Alex Bump (19) of Prior Lake celebrates after a goal in the first period during the quarterfinals for Class 2A, Thursday, March 10, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Bump had a hat trick in the first period. CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com
Photo Credit: by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune
Alex Bump, yes Alex Bump. Flyers fans get used to hearing his name, as this was a great pick in the fifth round of the Draft this past weekend. After being awarded the player of the year by the Minnesota Associated Press in 2022, Bump made quite the impression in the USHL with the Omaha Lancers with netting 11 goals and registering six assists in 27 games played.
“He came on the scene this year. He’s one, if not probably the top player in Minnesota high school this year. He started in the USHL and came back. He had a big, big year in high school and finished strong when he went back to the USHL. We’re all excited about him. Obviously, he’s going back to play another year of junior and then off to Vermont. I think he’ll have a big role right away.” – Vice President & Assistant General Manager, Brent Flahr.
After starting the year out playing for Prior Lake High School, Bump made one heck of an impression playing in much tougher competition in the USHL. He stands at 6’0 and weighs 194 pounds, and Bump plays with a physical edge to his game. Bump will continue to play for the Lancers in the Fall, and then he will attend the University of Vermont in 2023-24 to which he’s looking forward to it, “Great coaching staff,” Bump said. “The unbelievable campus. The campus is beautiful over there in Burlington. I’m really excited about that.”
Bump continued that he models his game after Filip Forsberg, “Filip Forsberg. His puck skills are incredible. He’s got the puck on a string. I try to model that after him.”
If Bump turns into Forsberg, then he can become the steal of the draft. He’s a solid skater for his size, as he has quick feet and his agility thanks off the charts. Bump is exceptional along the boards, and he is great at digging pucks out of the corner.
“My shot. My hands. My puck skills,” Bump said about his overall strengths to his game. “It’s a great organization and I’m just ready to get going with them,” Bump said of the Flyers
Hopefully, Bump continues to grow his game, en route to the Flyers in the future. He’s about 3-4 years away from competing for a spot with the big club, so the Flyers can be patient with his development.
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