Aram Minnetian (born March 19, 2005) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Stars, 125th overall, in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career Raised in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, Minnetian played prep hockey at Bergen Catholic High School, where he received all-state recognition for his play as a defenseman.Bobal, Brian. "Former two-time All-State defenseman signs three-year deal with Dallas Stars", NJ.com, March 26, 2026. accessed August 2, 2026. "Bergen Catholic's Aram Minnetian (11) can't believe the offside call by the ref against Don Bosco during the boys ice hockey game at The Ice Vault on 12/23/19.... Minnetian, a Woodcliff Lake native, will report to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League for the remainder of the 2025-26 season."
He was drafted 125th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2023 NHL Draft.
Following two seasons with the NTDP, Minnetian committed to Boston College for the 2023–24 season. As a freshman, he appeared in 40 games, recording three goals and six assists while helping the Eagles capture the Hockey East championship game. He scored the game-tying goal in the NCAA regional final against Quinnipiac, helping Boston College advance to the Frozen Four.
He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Stars on March 24, 2026 and reported to the Texas Stars of the AHL for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
Career statistics Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2021–22 U.S. National Development Team USHL 33 2 9 11 48 — — — — — 2022–23 U.S. National Development Team USHL 22 0 6 6 26 — — — — — 2023–24 Boston College HE 40 3 6 9 29 — — — — — 2024–25 Boston College HE 35 2 13 15 16 — — — — — 2025–26 Boston College HE 36 2 9 11 38 — — — — — 2025–26 Texas Stars AHL 8 0 3 3 6 — — — — —AHL totals 8 0 3 3 6 — — — — —
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