2023 projected top-three pick Adam Fantilli pulls off 'The Michigan' (w/video)

When talking about the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, everyone's mind goes right to Connor Bedard or Matvei Michkov, both of whom are expected to go number one and two overall.

One player that isn't talked about enough, but you'll hear more about in the next 12+ months is Adam Fantilli of the Chicago Steel (USHL). The Nobleton, Ontario native is in his second year with the Chicago Steel and is committed to play for the University of Michigan starting next season.

In Chicago's game against the Madison Capitols, Fantilli scored 'The Michigan' early on in the third period to pull the Steel within one.

The Chicago Steel currently sit first in the Eastern Conference and the entire USHL with 43 points. As for Fantilli, he's recorded 38 points (22 G, 16 A) in 27 games this season.

THE MICHIGAN COMMIT JUST PULLED A MICHIGAN@umichhockey | @Buccigross | @spittinchiclets #FeelSteel https://t.co/pFaHZOKYaX pic.twitter.com/4h9fXKqiOB— Chicago Steel (@ChicagoSteel) January 2, 2022

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