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Blackhawks defense prospect Ty Henry has been out all year with an ankle injury. Still, the Erie Otters' shutdown defenseman has committed to the University of St. Thomas of the NCAA.

<i>Erie Otters defenseman & Chicago Blackhawks prospect Ty Henry (2). Credit: Natalie Shaver/OHL Images</i>

The Erie Otters have been without their star shutdown defenseman, Ty Henry, all season. He suffered a scary ankle injury during the Chicago Blackhawks’ rookie camp in early September, which has kept him out for the last three months.

#Blackhawks defenseman prospect Ty Henry takes a hard spill into the boards and leaves the ice with assistance from the training staff. Looks like he couldn’t put much weight on his leg. pic.twitter.com/tFIy66c9nt
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) September 11, 2025

But it’s December, and the season of receiving gifts, and the Blackhawks prospect, despite having not played a game all season, has received a scholarship from the University of St. Thomas.

D Ty Henry has committed to UST. Plays for the Erie Otters but hasn’t appeared in games due to injury. Was selected in the 2024 draft in the 6th round to the Chicago Blackhawks. pic.twitter.com/K4s8GjNRAx
— CCHA WATCH (@CCHAWatch) December 18, 2025

Henry, 19, is the son of former CFL player Andrew Henry. As you may expect a son of a former football player, Ty’s defensive game has a lot of physicality to it. He’s quick to close his man out on the boards and separate his man from the puck. He’s also more than willing to mix it up after the whistles and stand up for his teammates.

Now, Henry also boasts great size (6-foot-4, 209 pounds) and NHL-calibre skating. He’s not slow by any means. His footwork keeps him in plays instead of having to catch up to them.

A native of Montreal, has travelled quite a bit throughout his hockey career. He played minor hockey in Montreal, moved to the competitive Bishop Kearney Selects program during the 2020-21 season, and then joined the Toronto Red Wings of the GTHL for his OHL draft season.

The Chicago Blackhawks originally had until Jun. 1, 2026 to sign Henry or else they would lose his rights. However, with him heading over to the NCAA, the new rules allow Chicago to hang onto his rights until he is 22 years old.

St. Thomas doesn’t have any former OHLers on their roster this season, but London Knights forward Kaeden Hawkins is expected to join Henry in St. Thomas for next season.

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