Who is Adam Fantilli? Everything you need to know about the University of Michigan prospect

Adam Fantilli is an 18-year-old collegiate ice hockey forward for the Michigan Wolverines. Fantilli is regarded as the top prospect for the upcoming 2023 NHL draft after Connor Bedard.

Fantilli was born in Nobleton, Ontario, Canada on October 12, 2004. Giuliano Fantilli is his father's name, and Julia Fantilli is his mother's name. He has a brother named Luca, who also plays for the University of Michigan hockey team.

Adam Fantilli has established himself as one of the most talked-about prospects in the NHL right now. The 18-year-old star forward, who stands at 6'2", doesn't hesitate to put his body up to make plays and frighten the opposing blue line.

He also has a solid understanding of the game due to his quick reading and understanding of how to move the puck in accordance with the flow of the game. Other characteristics of the youngster that make him truly an elite prospect include his shooting ability, speed, skill set, and work ethic.

Fantilli was regarded as a top prospect prior to the 2020 OHL Priority Selection Draft. The Saginaw Spirit selected him 18th overall in the first round of the draft. Over the course of his career, Fantilli has played in two leagues and has represented the Chicago Steels and the University of Michigan.

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Adam Fantilli's international career, stats, and performances this season

Fantilli has competed at the highest level for Canada in international games. He won a bronze medal for his country at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Adam Fantilli #19 of Team Canada celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the second period against Team United States in the semifinal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 4, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

He was also named to Canada's men's junior ice hockey team for the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he won gold. He's represented Canada in 11 games and has managed to accumulate 11 points, totaling three goals and eight assists.

In his time with the Chicago Steel in the USHL, Adam Fantilli has played 103 games and racked up 110 points with 55 goals and 55 assists. In the 2022-23 Big-10 season with Michigan, Fantilli has played 33 games and racked up 61 points with a total of 27 goals and 34 assists.