The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by Mile High Hockey staff members. Six writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalanche organization as of September 1, 2025. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 players ranked (plus one Honorable Mention).
Name: Jake Fisher
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Age: 20
Position: Center
Height: 6’2
Weight: 192 lbs
Likely 2025-26 Team: DU Pioneers
2024 Rank: #18 (tie)
Final Rank: #18
High Rank: #13 Brennan
Low Rank: #23 Ryan
2024-25 Statistics:
DU Pioneers: 42GP: 8G, 7A, 15P
Jake Fisher has maintained his position on our poll since last year.
Fisher is coming off his first season as part of DU’s 2024-25 rookie class. He wasn’t good and he wasn’t bad, either. He appeared in 42 of 44 games and posted 15 points (8 goals, 7 assists). Although it doesn’t sound like much, that was good enough to be ranked second among all freshmen on the team. A scout would likely describe Jake Fisher as quietly consistent. He’s not the type of player who will grab attention with dynamic speed or flashy puck skills, but he earns trust by doing the little things right, shift after shift. Fisher plays a disciplined, north-south game with strong puck pursuit habits and a forechecking presence that forces opponents into costly mistakes.
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Fisher may not be the most technically proficient skater, but he moves well enough to stay connected to the play. What he lacks in fluidity, he makes up for with positioning, timing, and a quiet competitiveness that keeps him consistently engaged. There’s a subtle counterpunching quality to his game—he won’t dictate pace, but he’s adept at reacting to breakdowns and capitalizing on the space created by others.
Offensively, Fisher possesses a good release and the instincts to find soft areas in the zone. He’s capable of finishing when opportunities arise, but his production is more reflective of those around him than of his individual creation. He’s not a playmaker by any means. Instead, he plays a supporting role—complementing puck-dominant linemates by staying in motion, presenting passing options, and finishing plays when set up.
In essence, Fisher is part of the cast, but not one of the marquee names. He’s in the movie, but not among the highest-paid stars. He’s just there—dependable, and rarely out of place. And while that may sound like faint praise, there’s value in players who bring consistency without demanding the spotlight.
Defensively, he’s solid and is very good at clearing the puck out of dangerous areas without putting his team in harms way. If he makes it to the NHL, expect him to be a bottom-six forward with potential for being included on an elite penalty kill unit.
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He’s the hockey equivalent of a race car driver who could start 800 consecutive races and still fly under the radar—reliable, low-maintenance, and always on the gas. You may not notice Fisher every night, but you’ll rarely find a moment where he’s out of position or making costly errors. He straps in, does his job, and doesn’t wreck your stuff.
2025 Top 25 Under 25
#25 Louka Cloutier
#24 Ivan Yunin
#22 Chris Romaine
#21 Nolan Roed
#20 Linus Funck
#19 Max Curran