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USHL.COM 2 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Contents

USHL Style Guide 4 28 USHL Key Dates 5 Green Bay Gamblers 30 USHL NHL History 7 Lincoln Stars 33 USHL Awards: Clark Cup & Anderson Cup 9 Madison Capitols 35 USHL Awards: Player of the Year 10 Muskegon Lumberjacks 37 USHL Awards: Forward & Defenseman of the Year 11 Omaha Lancers 39 USHL Awards: of the Year 12 Sioux City Musketeers 42 USHL Awards: Rookie of the Year 13 Sioux Falls Stampede 44 USHL Awards: Coach & GM of the Year 14 Team USA 47 USHL Awards: Curt Hammer & Scholar-Athlete 15 Tri-City Storm 50 USHL Tender History 16 Waterloo Black Hawks 52 Bloomington Thunder 17 55 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 19 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 57 Chicago Steel 22 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game: NHL Draft Picks 58 24 USHL All-Time Coaches 59 Dubuque Fighting Saints 26 HockeyTech & FASTHockey 61

USHL.COM 3 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE USHL STYLE GUIDE

Proper Usage Improper usage and mistakes Description Hockey League U.S. Hockey League USHL USA Hockey League Member Club Franchise From a legal standpoint, franchise is not a proper term Team Organization Western Conference Western Division, West, East Eastern Conference Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Roughriders, Rough Riders Madison Capitols Capitals Muskegon Lumberjacks Lumber Jacks, LumberJacks Waterloo Black Hawks Blackhawks Two words for Black Hawks. Different than Tri-City Storm Tri-Cities Team USA USA Hockey They are displayed in the USHL standings as Team USA FASTHockey Fast Hockey, Fasthockey HockeyTech Hockey Tech, Hockeytech Clark Cup Clarke Anderson Cup Andersen USHL Clark Cup Playoffs Multiple series, thus the plural usage USHL Conference Semifinals USHL First Round Multiple series, thus the plural usage USHL Western Conference Semifinal Refers to one series, thus no plural USHL Eastern Conference Semifinal Refers to one series, thus no plural USHL Conference Finals Final Four, USHL Semifinals Refers to two series, thus the plural usage Western Conference Final Western Conference Finals Refers to one series, thus no plural Eastern Conference Final Eastern Conference Finals Refers to one series, thus no plural Clark Cup Final Clark Cup Finals It is one series, thus no plural USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game all-Star Game, Prospect Game Not an all-star format. It is NHL Draft-eligible players NHL Draft NHL Entry Draft NHL no longer wants the term “Entry” used USHL Draft – Phase One (Phase I) No longer using “Futures” or “Entry” USHL Draft – Phase Two (Phase II) Junior World Cup, JCWC World Junior Club Cup

Team BLM Bloomington Thunder MUS muskegon Lumberjacks CR Cedar Rapids RoughRiders OMA Omaha Lancers Abbreviations CHI Chicago Steel SC Sioux City Musketeers Standard used for stats and DM Des Moines Buccaneers SF Sioux Falls Stampede League purposes DBQ dubuque Fighting Saints USA Team USA FGO Fargo Force TC tri-City Storm GB Green Bay Gamblers WAT Waterloo Black Hawks LIN Lincoln Stars YNG Youngstown Phantoms MAD Madison Capitols

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July 9th All teams must submit their 30 man protected list and affiliate list September 15th First day IR can be utilized September 21st All teams must make necessary drops to get to their 23 man protected list September 22nd Roster adds (not including trades) do not count towards annual roster moves limit September 23rd All roster moves begin to count towards annual roster moves limit September 24th All American Prospects Game in Buffalo, NY September 25th USHL Regular begins November 1st USA Hockey Youth/Junior Player List document is due December 13th in Whitby, Ontario December 31st Last day to add free agent non-affiliate players playing HS hockey or midget hockey January 10th Final day to add or for a Canadian who is not playing within USA Hockey January 12th USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Omaha, NE January 15th Final day to add, drop, or trade an import January 30th Final day for IIHF to process a transfer February 6th USA Hockey Trade and Drop Deadline February 10th Final day to add player from affiliate list to roster February 15th Four (4) affiliate players may begin to play an unlimited number of games February 29th USHL Trade Deadline March 1st No affiliate list players are eligible to play until their season has been completed April 9th End of USHL Regular Season May 2nd USHL Phase I Draft May 3rd USHL Phase II Draft May 25th Last possible game for Clark Cup Final

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95 % of USHL players receive Divsion I college hockey opportunities

The USHL continues to be the largest supplier of NCAA talent for college hockey.

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CLICK HERE for a complete list of USHL 2015: , Red NHL Draft picks 37 Wings: 1st round, 15th overall

Jon Gillies, Calgary 2014: Flames: 3rd round, 75th overall 35 2013: 32 2012:

28 , 2011: : 1st round, 28 14th overall 2010: 22 Jaden Schwartz, 2009: St. Louis Blues: 1st , round, 14th overall 17 : 4th round, 104th overall

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2008: Max 11 Pacioretty, 2007: Canadiens: 1st round, John Carlson, Washington 25 22nd overall Capitals: 1st round, 27th overall 2006: 9 2005: 11 David , New York Backes, Islanders: 1st round, 7th overall 2004: St. Louis 10 Blues: 2nd , round, 62nd San Jose overall Sharks: 7th 2003: round, 205th overall 13

NHL team with most 1st NHL team with most round USHL draft picks: USHL draft picks: 4 Chicago Blackhawks 26

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Clark Cup Anderson Cup The Clark Cup is symbolic of supremacy in American The Anderson Cup stands nearly five feet tall and cost over junior hockey, presented annually to the playoff champions $5,000 to build in 1973. It is presented each year to the of the nation’s only Tier I circuit, the USHL. It is named United States Hockey League’s regular season champion. in honor of Don Clark, the long-time registrar of the It is named after Harold Anderson, who was extremely Amateur Hockey Association. Clark was also influential in the formation of the Midwest Junior Hockey the recipient of the NHL’s Lester Patrick Award for his League, a predecessor to the USHL, and has been contributions to hockey in the United States. awarded each year since 1973. 2014-15 Sioux Falls Stampede 2014-15 Youngstown Phantoms 2013-14 2013-14 Waterloo Black Hawks 2012-13 dubuque Fighting Saints 2012-13 dubuque Fighting Saints 2011-12 Green Bay Gamblers 2011-12 Green Bay Gamblers 2010-11 dubuque Fighting Saints 2010-11 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 2009-10 Green Bay Gamblers 2009-10 Green Bay Gamblers 2008-09 indiana Ice 2008-09 Green Bay Gamblers 2007-08 Omaha Lancers 2007-08 Omaha Lancers 2006-07 Sioux Falls Stampede 2006-07 Waterloo Black Hawks 2005-06 des Moines Buccaneers 2005-06 Sioux Falls Stampede 2004-05 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 2004-05 Cedar Rapids RoughRiders/Omaha Lancers 2003-04 Waterloo Black Hawks 2003-04 tri-City Storm 2002-03 Lincoln Stars 2002-03 Lincoln Stars 2001-02 Sioux City Musketeers 2001-02 Omaha Lancers 2000-01 Omaha Lancers 2000-01 Lincoln Stars 1999-00 Green Bay Gamblers 1999-00 Lincoln Stars 1998-99 des Moines Buccaneers 1998-99 des Moines Buccaneers 1997-98 Omaha Lancers 1997-98 des Moines Buccaneers 1996-97 Lincoln Stars 1996-97 Green Bay Gamblers 1995-96 Green Bay Gamblers 1995-96 Green Bay Gamblers 1994-95 des Moines Buccaneers 1994-95 des Moines Buccaneers 1993-94 Omaha Lancers 1993-94 des Moines Buccaneers 1992-93 Omaha Lancers 1992-93 Omaha Lancers 1991-92 des Moines Buccaneers 1991-92 thunder Bay Flyers 1990-91 Omaha Lancers 1990-91 thunder Bay Flyers 1989-90 Omaha Lancers 1989-90 Omaha Lancers 1988-89 thunder Bay Flyers 1988-89 thunder Bay Flyers 1987-88 thunder Bay Flyers 1987-88 thunder Bay Flyers 1986-87 Rochester Mustangs 1986-87 Rochester Mustangs 1985-86 Sioux City Musketeers 1985-86 Sioux City Musketeers 1984-85 dubuque Fighting Saints 1984-85 austin Mavericks 1983-84 St. Paul Vulcans 1983-84 St. Paul Vulcans 1982-83 dubuque Fighting Saints 1982-83 dubuque Fighting Saints 1981-82 Sioux City Musketeers 1981-82 Sioux City Musketeers 1980-81 dubuque Fighting Saints 2014-15 1980-81 dubuque Fighting Saints 1979-80 Hennepin Nordiques 1979-80 Hennepin Nordiques Sioux Falls Stampede

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USHL Player of the Year

2014-15 , Youngstown 1996-97 Karl Goehring, Fargo- Phantoms moorehead Ice Sharks 2013-14 Brandon Montour, Waterloo 1995-96 Jeff Panzer, Fargo- Black Hawks moorehead Bears and Matt 2012-13 taylor Cammarata, Waterloo Noga, North Huskies Black Hawks 1994-95 Scott Swanson, Omaha 2011-12 , Lincoln Stars Lancers 2010-11 , Indiana Ice 1993-94 Jason Blake, Waterloo Black Hawks 2009-10 matt White, Omaha Lancers 1992-93 Eric Rud, Des Moines 2008-09 andrew Miller, Chicago Steel Buccaneers 2007-08 Jason Gregoire, Lincoln 1991-92 peter Ferraro, Waterloo Stars Black Hawks Kyle Connor 2006-07 phil DeSimone, Sioux City 1990-91 Gary Kitching, Thunder Bay own Musketeers Youngst Flyers oms Phant 2005-06 , Des Moines 1989-90 Kurt Miller, Rochester Buccaneers mustangs 2004-05 Jeff Lerg, Omaha Lancers 1988-89 mark Karpen, North Iowa 2003-04 mike Howe, River City Huskies Lancers 1987-88 mike O’Hara, Rochester 2002-03 , Lincoln Stars mustangs 2001-02 Bobby Goepfert, Cedar 1986-87 terry Menard, Thunder Bay Rapids RoughRiders Flyers 2000-01 Chris Fournier, Lincoln Stars 1985-86 tim Ferguson, Sioux City musketeers 1999-00 dan Ellis, Omaha Lancers 1984-85 Scott Shoffstall, Sioux City 1998-99 pete Fregoe, Des Moines musketeers Buccaneers 1983-84 Jay Cates, St. Paul Vulcans 1997-98 Nate DiCasmirro, North iowa Huskies

Trevor Lewis Des Moines buccaneers

Kevin Roy Lincoln Stars

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Brandon Montour Waterloo USHL Forward of the Year Black wks 2014-15 Kyle Connor, Ha Jaden Youngstown Schwartz Phantoms Tri-City Storm 2013-14 Jake Randolph, USHL Defenseman Omaha Lancers of the Year 2012-13 taylor Cammarata, 2014-15 Neal Pionk, Sioux City Waterloo Black Musketeers Hawks 2013-14 Brandon Montour, Waterloo 2011-12 Kevin Roy, Lincoln Black Hawks Stars 2012-13 paul LaDue, Lincoln Stars 2010-11 Blake Coleman, 2011-12 andy Welinski, Green Bay Indiana Ice Gamblers 2009-10 Jaden Schwartz, Tri-City Storm 2010-11 Nick Mattson, Indiana Ice 2008-09 andrew Miller, Chicago Steel 2009-10 david Makowski, Green Bay Gamblers 2007-08 Jason Gregoire, Lincoln Stars 2008-09 , Chicago Steel 2006-07 phil DeSimone, Sioux City Musketeers 2007-08 Blake Kessel, Waterloo Black Hawks 2005-06 trevor Lewis, Des Moines Buccaneers 2006-07 , Des Moines Buccaneers 2004-05 dan Riedel, Lincoln Stars 2005-06 Nick Schaus, Omaha Lancers 2003-04 mike Howe, River City Lancers 2004-05 Brett Motherwell, Omaha Lancers 2002-03 Ryan Potulny, Lincoln Stars 2003-04 mike Hodgson, Sioux City Musketeers 2001-02 Vince Bellissimo, Topeka Scarecrows 2002-03 matt Carle, River City Lancers 2000-01 Chris Fournier, Lincoln Stars 2001-02 Brett Skinner, Des Moines Buccaneers 1999-00 peter Sejna, Des Moines Buccaneers 2000-01 Jamie Mattle, Sioux Falls Stampede 1998-99 pete Fregoe, Des Moines Buccaneers 1999-00 Jeff Finger, Green Bay Gamblers 1997-98 Nate DiCasmirro, North Iowa Huskies 1998-99 tom Preissing, Green Bay Gamblers 1996-97 mike Lephart, Omaha Lancers 1997-98 Jason Basile, Des Moines Buccaneers 1995-96 Jeff Panzer, Fargo-Moorehead Bears 1996-97 doug Schmidt, Waterloo Black Hawks 1994-95 david Hoogsteen, Thunder Bay Flyers 1995-96 Josh DeWolf, St. Paul Vulcans 1993-94 Jason Blake, Waterloo Black Hawks dan Peters, Omaha Lancers 1992-93 Neil Donovan, Omaha Lancers 1994-95 Scott Swanson, Omaha Lancers 1991-92 peter Ferraro, Waterloo Black Hawks 1993-94 dave Dupont, Des Moines Buccaneers 1990-91 , Dubuque Fighting Saints 1992-93 Eric Rud, Des Moines Buccaneers 1989-90 Kurt Miller, Rochester Mustangs 1991-92 andrew Backen, Thunder Bay Flyers 1988-89 Greg Johnson, Thunder Bay Flyers 1990-91 paul Koch, Omaha Lancers 1987-88 Bob Nardella, Des Moines Buccaneers 1989-90 John Gruden, Waterloo Black Hawks 1986-87 terry Menard, Thunder Bay Flyers 1988-89 mark Peterson, St. Paul Vulcans 1985-86 tim Ferguson, Sioux City Musketeers 1987-88 Chris Nelson, Rochester Mustangs 1984-85 Scott Shoffstall, Sioux City Musketeers 1986-87 darren Sheehan, Thunder Bay Flyers 1983-84 Jay Cates, St. Paul Vulcans 1985-86 Kord Cernick, Dubuque Fighting Saints 1984-85 mike Castellano, Austin Mavericks 1983-84 doug Claggett, Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL.COM 11 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE USHL Awards

USHL Goaltender of the Year

2014-15 Eric Schierhorn, Muskegon Lumberjacks 2013-14 Hayden Hawkey, Omaha Lancers Zane 2012-13 Kevin Lindskoug, Muskegon Lumberjacks McIntyre Fargo 2011-12 Zane McIntyre, Fargo Force Force Ryan McKay, Green Bay Gamblers 2010-11 Brady Hjelle, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 2009-10 Steve Summerhays, Green Bay Gamblers 2008-09 , Fargo Force 2007-08 david Reekie, Lincoln Stars 2006-07 drew Palmisano, Omaha Lancers 2005-06 , Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 2004-05 Jeff Lerg, Omaha Lancers 2003-04 phil Lamoureux, Lincoln Stars 2002-03 dominic Vicari, River City Lancers

2001-02 Bobby Goepfert, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 2000-01 Jure Penko, Green Bay Gamblers Dan 1999-00 dan Ellis, Omaha Lancers Ellis 1998-99 tony Zasowski, Omaha Lancers Omaha Lancers 1997-98 Josh Blackburn, Lincoln Stars 1996-97 Karl Goehring, Fargo-Moorhead Ice Sharks 1995-96 mike Correla, Omaha Lancers 1994-95 aaron Vickar, Omaha Lancers 1993-94 terry Jarkowsky, Waterloo Black Hawks 1992-93 Bob Petrie, Omaha Lancers 1991-92 paul Sass, Des Moines Buccaneers 1990-91 Chris Burns, Thunder Bay Flyers 1989-90 Jeff Levy, Rochester Mustangs 1988-89 Corey Chwialkowski, Rochester Mustangs 1987-88 mike I’Hara, Rochester Mustangs 1986-87 pat Szturm, Thunder Bay Flyers 1985-86 Chad Meyhoff, Rochester Mustangs 1984-85 Jeff Mels, Junior Stars 1983-84 Craig Shermoen, St. Paul Vulcans

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USHL Rookie of the Year 2014-15 Kieffer Bellows, Sioux Falls Stampede 2013-14 Robby Jackson, Chicago Steel 2012-13 Jake Guentzel, Sioux City Musketeers 2011-12 taylor Cammarata, Waterloo Black Hawks 2010-11 John Gaudreau, Dubuque Fighting Saints 2009-10 anders Lee, Green Bay Gamblers 2008-09 , Omaha Lancers 2007-08 Jack Connolly, Sioux Falls Stampede 2006-07 , Sioux City Musketeers 2005-06 Kyle Okposo, Des Moines Buccaneers Anders Lee 2004-05 Chad Rau, Des Moines Buccaneers y green ba 2003-04 matt Ford, Sioux Falls Stampede gamblers

2002-03 Joe Pavelski, Waterloo Black Hawks 2001-02 , Chicago Steel 2000-01 , Lincoln Stars 1999-00 troy Riddle, Des Moines Buccaneers 1998-99 tyler Palmiscno, Sioux City Musketeers 1997-98 mark Cullen, Fargo-Moorhead Ice Sharks 1996-97 Karl Goehring, Fargo-Moorhead Ice Sharks

 Kyle Okposo Des Moines Buccaneers

Kieffer Bellows alls sioux f stampede

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USHL Coach of the Year

2014-15 anthony Noreen, Youngstown Phantoms 1992-93 , Omaha Lancers 2013-14 p.K. O’Handley, Waterloo Black Hawks 1991-92 mike Guentzel, St. Paul Vulcans 2012-13 Cary Eades, Sioux Falls Stampede Bob Ferguson, Des Moines Buccaneers 2011-12 derek Lalonde, Green Bay Gamblers 1990-91 dave Siciliano, Thunder Bay Flyers 2010-11 mark Carlson, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 1989-90 Bob Ferguson, Sioux City Musketeers 2009-10 Jon Cooper, Green Bay Gamblers 1988-89 dave Siciliano, Thunder Bay Flyers 2008-09 , Fargo Force 1987-88 , Madison Capitols 2007-08 , Chicago Steel 1986-87 dave Siciliano, Thunder Bay Flyers 2006-07 p.K. O’Handley, Waterloo Black Hawks 1985-86 Bob Ferguson, Sioux City Musketeers 2005-06 Kevin Hartzell, Sioux Falls Stampede 1984-85 Frank Serratore, Austin Mavericks 2004-05 mark Carlson, Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 1983-84 Kevin Hartzell, St. Paul Vulcans 2003-04 Wil Nichol, Chicago Steel Jon Cooper 2002-03 p.K. O’Handley, Waterloo Black Hawks y 2001-02 mike Hastings, River City Lancers Green Ba Gamblers 2000-01 Steve Johnson, Lincoln Stars 1999-00 Steve Johnson, Lincoln Stars 1998-99 , Green Bay Gamblers 1997-98 dave Hakstol, Sioux City Musketeers 1996-97 mike Hastings, Omaha Lancers 1995-96 Steve Johnson, Fargo-Moorhead Bears 1994-95 Bob Ferguson, Des Moines Buccaneers 1993-94 Scott Mikesch, Waterloo Black Hawks

USHL General Manager of the Year

2014-15 Jim Hulton, Tri-City Storm 2003-04 Bliss Littler, Tri-City Storm 2013-14 Jeff Brown, Indiana Ice 2002-03 p.K. O’Handley, Waterloo Black Hawks 2012-13 Jim Montgomery, Dubuque Fighting Saints 2001-02 mike Hastings, River City Lancers 2011-12 p.K. O’Handley, Waterloo Black Hawks 2000-01 Steve Johnson, Lincoln Stars 2010-11 Jim Montgomery, Dubuque Fighting Saints 1999-00 , Sioux Falls Stampede 2009-10 Jon Cooper, Green Bay Gamblers 1998-99 Scott Owens, Des Moines Buccaneers 2008-09 Jon Cooper, Green Bay Gamblers 1997-98 Scott Owens, Des Moines Buccaneers 2007-08 mike Hastings, Omaha Lancers 1996-97 mike Hastings, Omaha Lancers 2006-07 mike Hastings, Omaha Lancers 1995-96 No Award 2005-06 Regg Simon, Des Moines Buccaneers 1994-95 No Award 2004-05 mike Hastings, Omaha Lancers 1993-94 No Award 1992-93 Bob Ferguson, Des Moines Buccaneers 1991-92 Bob Ferguson, Des Moines Buccaneers  P.K. Cary Eades, Dubuque Fighting Saints O’Handley 1990-91 Bob Ferguson, Des Moines Buccaneers Waterloo 1989-90 Frank Serratore, Omaha Lancers ck Hawks Bla 1988-89 Bob Motzko, North Iowa Huskies 1987-88 mark Janes, Rochester Mustangs 1986-87 Scott Owens, Madison Capitols 1985-86 Bob Ferguson, Sioux City Musketeers 1984-85 Frank Serratore, Austin Mavericks 1983-84 Ron Woodey, St. Paul Vulcans 1982-83 Jack Barzee, Dubuque Fighting Saints

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Curt Hammer Award Scholar-Athlete Award

The Curt Hammer Award has been presented annually Established in 2007, the USHL Scholar-Athlete Award since the 1988-89 season in honor of the late Curt Hammer, recognizes players for their success in the classroom. and recognizes the USHL player who distinguishes himself Candidates are nominated by their coaches, teachers, and both on and off the ice by demonstrating outstanding academic counselors based on their grade--average, performance skills, pride, and determination. Curt Hammer coursework, and overall school participation. served as president of the Des Moines Buccaneers for three seasons (1984-87) and also held the role of secretary for the USHL.

2014-15 matt Mendelson, Bloomington Thunder 2014-15 Ryan Blankemeier, Chicago Steel 2013-14 Garrett Gamez, Tri-City Storm 2013-14 anthony Angello, Omaha Lancers 2012-13 Ryan Siiro, Sioux Falls Stampede alex Tuch, Team USA 2011-12 mike Ambrosia, Youngstown Phantoms 2012-13 Jake Horton, Waterloo Black Hawks 2010-11 tommy Olczyk, Sioux City Musketeers tyler Moy, Omaha Lancers 2009-10 derek Arnold, Waterloo Black Hawks 2011-12 Brian Cooper, Fargo Force 2008-09 mike Walsh, Chicago Steel 2010-11 Kevin Liss, Youngstown Phantoms 2007-08 Joey Miller, Sioux City Musketeers Jaycob Megna, Muskegon Lumberjacks 2006-07 Zach Redmond, Sioux Falls Stampede 2009-10 anthony Hamburg, Omaha Lancers 2005-06 trevor Lewis, Des Moines Buccaneers matt Mahalak, Youngstown Phantoms 2004-05 Christian Hanson, Tri-City Storm 2008-09 Jeff Teglia, Omaha Lancers 2003-04 topher Scott, Chicago Steel 2007-08 matt Farris, Sioux Falls Stampede 2002-03 Jake Taylor, Green Bay Gamblers 2001-02 Nick Anderson, Chicago Steel 2000-01 Corey McLean, Chicago Steel  Alex 1999-00 aaron Gill, Rochester Mustangs Tuch Team 1998-99 Noah Clarke, Des Moines Buccaneers usa 1997-98 Shaun Winkler, North Iowa Huskies 1996-97 mark Eaton, Waterloo Black Hawks 1995-96 Jeremy Bautch, Rochester Mustangs 1994-95 Brad Frattaroli, Des Moines Buccaneers 1993-94 Nick Krueger, Des Moines Buccaneers 1992-93 Eric Rud, Des Moines Buccaneers 1991-92 mike Figliomeni, Thunder Bay Flyers 1990-91 Brent Cary, Omaha Lancers Beau Bilek, Des Moines Buccaneers 1989-90 Sean Marson, Sioux City Musketeers 1988-89 Jay Ness, Rochester Musketeers

USHL.COM 15 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE USHL Tender History Tender Process: The USHL tender process allows teams to sign up to two USHL Phase One Draft-eligible players prior to the USHL Draft. The first tender for a team would take the place of a first-round pick in Phase One, and if a team tenders a second player, that would take the place of a second-round selection in Phase One. Each tendered player will be on their respective team’s roster the next season and play at least 55% of the team’s regular season games.

2015: 2013: Liam Walsh (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Cam Askew (Indiana Ice) Baron Thompson (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Denis Smirnov (Indiana Ice) (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Ivan Provorov (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Graham Lillibridge (Muskegon Lumberjacks) Christian Cakebread (Fargo Force) Brannon McManus (Omaha Lancers) Brent Gates Jr. (Green Bay Gamblers) Eeli Tolvanen (Sioux City Musketeers) Aaron O’Neill (Green Bay Gamblers) Mikey Anderson (Waterloo Black Hawks) Chaz Switzer (Muskegon Lumberjacks) Jacob Tortora (Youngstown Phantoms) Jake Henderson (Omaha Lancers) Tory Dello (Tri-City Storm) 2014: Hugh McGing (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) 2012: Derek Daschke (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Paul O’Connor (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Willie Knierim (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Chris Birdsall (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Mitch Eliot (Muskegon Lumberjacks) Keegan Ford (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Hank Crone (Omaha Lancers) Seamus Malone (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Sam Rossini (Waterloo Black Hawks) Brendan Lemieux (Green Bay Gamblers) Ty Farmer (Youngstown Phantoms) Jake Linhart (Green Bay Gamblers) Joshua Jacobs (Indiana Ice) Ryan Tait (Omaha Lancers) Ryan Mantha (Sioux City Musketeers) Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms) J.J. Piccinich (Youngstown Phantoms)

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Media Contact: Brian Tosti [email protected] o: (309) 434-2988 c: (217) 314-9870

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: None Recent NHL Draft U.S. Cellular Coliseum Picks: Address: 101 S. Madison St, Bloomington, IL None Capacity: 6,000 Ownership: Bill Yuill

bloomingtonthunder.com Head Coach: Dennis Williams General Manager: Dennis Williams @BLMThunder Clark Cup Champions: None Anderson Cup Champions: None blmthunder

Front Office Bloomington Thunder Hockey 2015-16 Roster

Bloomington Thunder Team Info History

Matt Mendelson, 2015 Curt Hammer Award winner.

The Bloomington Thunder began USHL play in the 2014-15 season. The team is owned by CSH International Inc. and play their home games at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum located in downtown Bloomington. Local fans may recognize the team name from the former SPHL Bloomington Thunder, by which ownership purchased the naming rights for the USHL expansion team.

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Schedule

DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Waterloo 01-15-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Des Moines

09-26-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Bloomington 01-16-16 7:00 PM Team USA Bloomington

10-02-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington 01-18-16 3:00 PM Bloomington Des Moines

10-03-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington 01-22-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

10-09-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Bloomington 01-23-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

10-10-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Bloomington 01-29-16 7:05 PM Omaha Bloomington

10-16-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Fargo 01-30-16 7:05 PM Omaha Bloomington

10-17-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Fargo 02-05-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Bloomington

10-23-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Sioux Falls 02-06-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Bloomington

10-24-15 7:05 PM Madison Bloomington 02-12-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Green Bay

10-30-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Bloomington 02-13-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Green Bay

10-31-15 3:00 PM Bloomington Dubuque 02-15-16 3:00 PM Bloomington Muskegon

11-06-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Cedar Rapids 02-19-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Chicago

11-07-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Muskegon 02-20-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Bloomington

11-13-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Bloomington 02-21-16 3:00 PM Bloomington Dubuque

11-14-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Bloomington 02-25-16 7:00 PM Team USA Bloomington

11-20-15 7:30 PM Chicago Bloomington 02-26-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington

11-21-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Cedar Rapids 02-27-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington

11-25-15 7:00 PM Chicago Bloomington 03-04-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Team USA

11-27-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Team USA 03-05-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Team USA

12-03-15 7:00 PM Team USA Bloomington 03-11-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

12-06-15 3:00 PM Bloomington Green Bay 03-12-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

12-11-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Bloomington 03-17-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Bloomington

12-12-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Bloomington 03-18-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Lincoln

12-19-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Chicago 03-19-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Lincoln

12-29-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Bloomington 03-25-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Bloomington

12-30-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Bloomington 03-26-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Madison

01-02-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Madison 04-01-16 7:30 PM Chicago Bloomington

01-08-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Muskegon 04-08-16 7:05 PM Madison Bloomington

01-09-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Bloomington 04-09-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Chicago

Note: Game times are HOME local time

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Media Contact: Jason Shaner [email protected] o: (319) 730-2858 c: (319) 239-7442

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals:

Matt Donovan, Buffalo Sabres Cedar Rapids Ice Arena , Address: 1100 Rockford Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA , Capacity: 4,000 Ownership: Tony & Jan Sdao Alec Martinez, Mac Bennett, Montreal Canadiens Jayson Megna, ridertownusa.com Head Coach: Mark Carlson Chris Wideman, General Manager: Mark Carlson Ivan Provorov, @RidertownUSA Clark Cup Champions: 2005 , Anderson Cup Champions: 2011, 2005 ridertown_usa Alex Stalock, San Jose Sharks Front Office Matt Tennyson, San Jose Sharks Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 2015-16 Roster , San Jose Sharks Pat Cannone, St. Lous Blues Anthony Deangelo, Richard Bachman, Canucks Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Team Info History

Head Coach Mark Carlson (1999-present). The RoughRiders joined the USHL in Cedar Rapids in 1999 after the team name and mascot were decided by a fan contest. Head Coach & GM Mark Carlson has been at the helm since the 1999-2000 season, and has become one of two active USHL coaches with over 500 USHL wins since then. In addition, Carlson leads all USHL coaches in wins during the Tier I era. Local fans have nicknamed the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena “The Stable” among other rich traditions found throughout the historic barn.

USHL.COM 19 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Recent NHL Draft Picks:

2015: Ivan Provorov*, Philadelphia Flyers (1st round, 7th overall) 2015: Erik Foley, (3rd round, 78th overall) 2015: Adam Gaudette, (4th round, 149th overall) 2015: *, Penguins (6th round, 167th overall) 2014: Anthony DeAngelo*, Tampa Bay Lightning (1st round, 19th overall) 2013: John Gilmour*, Calgary Flames (7th round, 198th overall) 2011: Josiah Didier, Montreal Canadiens (4th round, 97th overall) 2010: Michael Parks, Philadelphia Flyers (5th round, 149th overal) 2010: Bryce Aneloski, Ottawa Senators (7th round, 196th overall) 2009: Chris Wideman*, Ottawa Senators (4ht round, 100th overall) 2009: Jeff Costello, Ottawa Senators (5th round, 146th overall) 2009: Paul Phillips, Chicago Blackhawks (7th round, 195th overall) 2008: Matt Donovan, (4th round, 96th overall) 2008: Tommy Wingels, San Jose Sharks (6th round, 177th overall) 2007: Alec Martinez, Los Angeles Kings (4th round, 95th overall) 2007: Kent Patterson, Avalanche (4th round, 113th overall) 2005: Justin Abdelkader, Detroit Red Wings (2nd round, 42nd overall) 2005: Alex Stalock, San Jose Sharks (4th round, 112th overall 2005: Joe Fallon*, Chicago Blackhawks (6th round, 167th overall) 2004: Derek Peltier, (6th round, 184th overall) 2004: Nathan Perkovich, (8th round, 250th overall)

*drafted as alumni

USHL.COM 20 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Schedule

DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-26-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Lincoln 01-09-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Team USA

10-02-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Fargo 01-15-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Green Bay

10-03-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Madison 01-16-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Chicago

10-08-15 7:05 PM Fargo Cedar Rapids 01-17-16 4:05 PM Madison Cedar Rapids

10-09-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Cedar Rapids 01-22-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Muskegon

10-16-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Cedar Rapids 01-23-16 7:00 PM Chicago Cedar Rapids

10-17-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque 01-29-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Youngstown

10-24-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls 01-30-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Youngstown

10-30-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Bloomington 02-05-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Madison

10-31-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Des Moines 02-06-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids

11-06-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Cedar Rapids 02-12-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Waterloo

11-07-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Tri-City 02-13-16 7:05 PM Omaha Cedar Rapids

11-13-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Green Bay 02-19-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Cedar Rapids

11-14-15 7:05 PM Madison Cedar Rapids 02-21-16 3:05 PM Youngstown Cedar Rapids

11-20-15 7:05 PM Madison Cedar Rapids 02-26-16 7:30 PM Chicago Cedar Rapids

11-21-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Cedar Rapids 02-27-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Waterloo

11-26-15 6:05 PM Waterloo Cedar Rapids 03-02-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Muskegon

11-27-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Madison 03-04-16 7:00 PM Team USA Cedar Rapids

11-28-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Waterloo 03-05-16 7:00 PM Team USA Cedar Rapids

12-04-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids 03-11-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Cedar Rapids

12-05-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Green Bay 03-12-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque

12-11-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Chicago 03-18-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque

12-12-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Omaha 03-19-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Cedar Rapids

12-18-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Cedar Rapids 03-20-16 3:05 PM Green Bay Cedar Rapids

12-19-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Cedar Rapids 03-25-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Team USA

12-30-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Bloomington 03-26-16 6:05 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids

12-31-15 6:05 PM Waterloo Cedar Rapids 04-01-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids

01-02-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Cedar Rapids 04-02-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque

01-07-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Sioux City 04-08-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Cedar Rapids

01-08-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids 04-09-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Cedar Rapids

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 21 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Chicago Steel

Media Contact: Rob Sanderson [email protected] o: (630) 517-2962 c: (585) 503-9086

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: , , Arizona Coyotes , Fox Valley Ice Arena Nolan Valleau, Chicago Blackhawks Address: 1996 Kirk Road, Geneva, IL Will Weber, Capacity: 2,800 Ownership: Larry Robbins , , Detroit Red Wings Andrew Miller, Edmonton Oilers Brian O’Neill, Los Angeles Kings chicagosteelhockeyteam.com Head Coach: Dan Muse (0-0-0) , Montreal Canadiens John Moore, New Jersey Devils General Manager: Ryan Bennett Nolan Valleau, Chicago Blackhawks @ChicagoSteel Clark Cup Champions: None Anderson Cup Champions: None chicagosteel Recent NHL Draft Front Office Picks: Chicago Steel 2015-16 Roster 2015: Dennis Gilbert, Chicago Blackhawks (3rd round, 91st overall) 2014: Christian Dvorak*, Arizona Coyotes Chicago Steel Team Info (2nd round, 58th overall) 2014: Fredrik Olofsson, Chicago Blackhawks (4th round, 98th overall) 2012: Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes History (4th round, 120th overall) 2012: *, Carolina Hurricanes (5th round, 129th overall) 2011: Steven Fogarty, New York Rangers (3rd round, 72nd overall) 2010: Kevin Lind, (6th round, 177th overall) 2009: John Moore, Columbus Blue Jackets (1st round, 21st overall) Chicago Steel pose for JCWC Bronze medal photo. 2009: Philip Samuelsoon, Pittsburgh The Chicago Steel joined the USHL during the Penguins (2nd round, 61st overall) 2000-01 season. Known as a hotbed for NHL 2009: Barron Smith*, scouts and personnel to evaluate league-wide (7th round, 188th overall) USHL talent, the Steel were previously located 2008: Max Nicastro, Detroit Red Wings in Bensenville, IL for 15 seasons until it was (3rd round, 91st overall) announced for the 2015-16 season that the Steel 2003: Brady Greco, Tampa Bay Lightning would move to Geneva, IL and play at Fox Valley Ice (8th round, 256th overall) Arena. The Steel competed in the 2015 Junior Club 2003: Michael Grenzy, Chicago World Cup in Yekaterinburg, Russia and won the Blackhawks (9th round, 275th overall) bronze medal. In May 2015, Larry Robbins became majority owner of the Steel. *drafted as alumni USHL.COM 22 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Chicago Steel

Schedule

DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-26-15 7:00 PM Chicago Team USA 01-02-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Chicago

10-02-15 7:30 PM Chicago Tri-City 01-03-16 5:05 PM Youngstown Chicago

10-03-15 7:00 PM Chicago Tri-City 01-08-16 7:05 PM Fargo Chicago

10-09-15 7:00 PM Team USA Chicago 01-09-16 7:05 PM Fargo Chicago

10-10-15 8:30 PM Youngstown Chicago 01-15-16 7:05 PM Madison Chicago

10-16-15 7:30 PM Chicago Green Bay 01-16-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Chicago

10-17-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Chicago 01-17-16 3:00 PM Chicago Muskegon

10-23-15 7:05 PM Madison Chicago 01-23-16 7:00 PM Chicago Cedar Rapids

10-24-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Chicago 01-29-16 7:30 PM Chicago Madison

10-25-15 4:05 PM Madison Chicago 01-30-16 7:00 PM Chicago Dubuque

10-28-15 10:30 AM Muskegon Chicago 02-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Chicago

10-30-15 7:00 PM Team USA Chicago 02-06-16 7:05 PM Omaha Chicago

11-06-15 7:30 PM Chicago Muskegon 02-12-16 7:30 PM Chicago Sioux City

11-07-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Chicago 02-19-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Chicago

11-14-15 7:00 PM Chicago Youngstown 02-20-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Chicago

11-15-15 3:00 PM Chicago Youngstown 02-26-16 7:30 PM Chicago Cedar Rapids

11-20-15 7:30 PM Chicago Bloomington 02-27-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Chicago

11-21-15 7:00 PM Chicago Madison 03-11-16 7:30 PM Chicago Team USA

11-25-15 7:00 PM Chicago Bloomington 03-12-16 7:00 PM Chicago Team USA

11-27-15 7:30 PM Chicago Dubuque 03-18-16 7:30 PM Chicago Waterloo

11-28-15 6:05 PM Dubuque Chicago 03-19-16 7:00 PM Chicago Sioux Falls

12-04-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Chicago 03-22-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Chicago

12-05-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Chicago 03-25-16 7:30 PM Chicago Green Bay

12-10-15 7:00 PM Chicago Youngstown 03-26-16 7:00 PM Chicago Lincoln

12-11-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Chicago 04-01-16 7:30 PM Chicago Bloomington

12-12-15 7:00 PM Chicago Green Bay 04-02-16 7:00 PM Chicago Des Moines

12-18-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Chicago 04-03-16 3:00 PM Chicago Omaha

12-19-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Chicago 04-08-16 7:30 PM Chicago Muskegon

12-29-15 7:00 PM Team USA Chicago 04-09-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Chicago

12-31-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Chicago 04-10-16 3:00 PM Chicago Madison

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 23 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Des Moines Buccaneers

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: , Anaheim Ducks T.J. Tynan, Columbus Blue Jackets Connor Brickley, Trevor Lewis, Los Angeles Kings Jeff Petry, Montreal Canadiens , New Jersey Devils Kyle Okposo, New York Islanders Alex Chiasson, Ottawa Senators , Philadelphia Flyers Davis Drewiske, Philadelphia Flyers Aaron Palushaj, Philadelphia Flyers John McCarthy, San Jose Sharks , St. Louis Blues Recent NHL Draft Picks: 2015: A.J. Greer*, Colorado Avalanche Address: 7201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA (2nd round, 39th overall) Capacity: 3,461 Ownership: Gil Peled 2015: Nikita Pavlychev, (7th round, 197th overall) 2014: Kevin Labanc, San Jose Sharks (6th round, 171st overall) Head Coach: bucshockey.com 2013: David Drake, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager: Dave Allison (7th round, 192nd overall) @bucshockey Clark Cup Champions: 2006, 1999, 1995, 1992 2012: Logan Nelson*, Buffalo Sabres (5th Anderson Cup Champions: 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994 round, 133rd overall) bucshockey 2011: T.J. Tynan*, Columbus Blue Jackets Media Contact: (3rd round, 66th overall) Des Moines Buccaneers Erick Zamora 2010: Connor Brickley, Florida Panthers Front Office [email protected] (2nd round, 50th overall) 2010: Yasin Cisse, Atlanta Thrashers (5th 2015-16 Roster o: (515) 278-2827 ext. 2107 c: (651) 242-9620 round, 150th overall) 2009: Alex Chiasson, Dallas Stars (2nd Des Moines Buccaneers Player Records round, 38th overall) 2007: Aaron Palushaj, St. Louis Blues History (2nd round, 44th overall) 2007: Ben Ryan, (4th round, 114th overall) 2007: , Vancouver Canucks (6th round, 176th overall) 2006: Kyle Okposo, New York Islanders (1st round, 7th overall) 2006: Trevor Lewis, Los Angeles Kings (1st round, 17th overall) 2006: Jeff Petry, Edmonton Oilers (2nd round 45th overall) Kyle Okposo at the 2006 NHL Draft. 2006: , New York Islanders The Des Moines Buccaneers began playing in the (5th round, 126th overall) USHL during the 1980-81 season, and have since 2005: Chad Rau, Toronto Maple Leafs (7th played all their home games at Buccaneer Arena round, 228th overall) in Urbandale, IA. The Buccaneers have had 20 2003: Thomas Morrow, Buffalo Sabres NHL Draft picks since 2002 including 7th overall (5ht round, 150th overall) selection Kyle Okposo, who helped Des Moines 2003: Jamie Hofmann, Carolina win a Clark Cup Championship in 2006 as a rookie. Hurricanes (8th round, 230th overall) During their 35 years in the USHL, Des Moines has 2003: Marty Guerin, Los Angles Kings (9th won four Anderson Cup Championships and four round, 274th overall) Clark Cup Championships. *drafted as alumni USHL.COM 24 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Des Moines Buccaneers

Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines 01-09-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux Falls

09-26-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha 01-15-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Des Moines

10-03-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha 01-16-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Tri-City

10-09-15 7:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 01-18-16 3:00 PM Bloomington Des Moines

10-10-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Des Moines 01-22-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha

10-16-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Cedar Rapids 01-23-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Muskegon

10-17-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln 01-30-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux City

10-23-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Des Moines 02-05-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Waterloo

10-25-15 5:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 02-06-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Des Moines

10-27-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines 02-12-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln

10-30-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Dubuque 02-13-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Madison

10-31-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Des Moines 02-19-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Des Moines

11-06-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Fargo 02-20-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Chicago

11-07-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Fargo 02-26-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux Falls

11-13-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Des Moines 02-27-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Des Moines

11-14-15 7:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 02-28-16 3:05 PM Waterloo Des Moines

11-20-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Des Moines 03-01-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Des Moines

11-21-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Team USA 03-04-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines

11-25-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux City 03-06-16 5:05 PM Des Moines Fargo

11-27-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Green Bay 03-11-16 7:05 PM Fargo Des Moines

11-28-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines 03-12-16 7:05 PM Fargo Des Moines

12-04-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Des Moines 03-18-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Tri-City

12-05-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Des Moines 03-19-16 7:05 PM Madison Des Moines

12-12-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln 03-25-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Des Moines

12-18-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha 03-26-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Tri-City

12-19-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln 03-29-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Waterloo

12-31-15 6:05 PM Fargo Des Moines 04-01-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux Falls

01-02-16 7:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 04-02-16 7:00 PM Chicago Des Moines

01-03-16 5:05 PM Tri-City Des Moines 04-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Des Moines

01-08-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Team USA 04-09-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Muskegon

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 25 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Dubuque Fighting Saints

Media Contact: Jordan Kuhns [email protected] o: (563) 587-2216 c: (610) 405-5343

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals:

Zemgus Girgensons, Buffalo Sabres Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames , Florida Panthers Address: 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr., Dubuque, IA Capacity: 3,079 Ownership: Phil Falcone, Mark Falb, Dr. , San Jose Sharks David Field, Peter Chiarelli, Mark Falcone and Brad Kwong. ,

Recent NHL Draft dubuquefightingsaints.com Head Coach: Picks: General Manager: Jason Lammers 2014: Shane Eiserman, Ottawa Senators @fightingsaints Clark Cup Champions: 2013, 2011, 1985, 1983, 1981 (4th round, 100th overall) Anderson Cup Champions: 2013, 1983, 1981 fightingsaints 2014: Jeff Taylor*, Pittsburgh Penguins, (7th round, 203rd overall) Dubuque Fighting Saints Front Office 2013: Mike Downing, Florida Panthers 2015-16 Roster (4th round, 97th overall) 2013: , Columbus Blue Dubuque Fighting Saints Team Info Jackets (7th round, 195th overall) History 2012: Zemgus Girgensons, Buffalo Sabres (1st round, 14th overall) 2012: Mike Matheson, Florida Panthers (2nd round, 31st overall) 2012: Riley Barber*, Washington Capitals (6th round, 167th overall) 2012: Joakim Ryan*, San Jose Sharks (7th round, 198th overall) 2011: Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames (4th round, 104th overall) Johnny Gaudreau hoisting the Clark Cup in 2013. In 1980, the Dubuque Fighting Saints debuted in the USHL as Anderson Cup and Clark Cup *drafted as alumni Champions during their inaugural season. The Fighting Saints saw many eras of success, including the 1992 team coached by Cary Eades and led by future NHL forward Landon Wilson. After leaving the USHL in 2001, the Fighting Saints would return to Dubuque in 2010 and once again win the Clark Cup during their inaugural season. The Fighting Saints since then have won a Bronze Medal at the Junior Club World Cup, and won an additional Anderson and Clark Cup. USHL.COM 26 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Dubuque Fighting Saints

Schedule

DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-26-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Madison 01-09-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Green Bay

10-02-15 7:35 PM Dubuque Green Bay 01-15-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Dubuque

10-03-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Dubuque 01-16-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Dubuque

10-09-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Dubuque 01-22-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Dubuque

10-10-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Lincoln 01-23-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Dubuque

10-16-15 7:35 PM Dubuque Youngstown 01-29-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Sioux City

10-17-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque 01-30-16 7:00 PM Chicago Dubuque

10-23-15 7:05 PM Fargo Dubuque 02-05-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Omaha

10-24-15 7:05 PM Fargo Dubuque 02-06-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids

10-30-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Dubuque 02-12-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Muskegon

10-31-15 3:00 PM Bloomington Dubuque 02-13-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Muskegon

11-06-15 7:05 PM Madison Dubuque 02-19-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Waterloo

11-07-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Chicago 02-20-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Dubuque

11-13-15 7:35 PM Dubuque Madison 02-21-16 3:00 PM Bloomington Dubuque

11-20-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Dubuque 02-26-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Green Bay

11-21-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Dubuque 02-27-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Des Moines

11-25-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Dubuque 03-04-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Sioux Falls

11-27-15 7:30 PM Chicago Dubuque 03-05-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Sioux Falls

11-28-15 6:05 PM Dubuque Chicago 03-11-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Dubuque

12-04-15 7:05 PM Omaha Dubuque 03-12-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque

12-05-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Waterloo 03-17-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Bloomington

12-10-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Madison 03-18-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque

12-12-15 7:05 PM Madison Dubuque 03-19-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Waterloo

12-18-15 7:00 PM Team USA Dubuque 03-25-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Bloomington

12-19-15 7:00 PM Team USA Dubuque 03-26-16 6:05 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids

12-27-15 5:05 PM Dubuque Youngstown 04-01-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids

12-29-15 4:05 PM Madison Dubuque 04-02-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Dubuque

01-01-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Team USA 04-03-16 3:05 PM Green Bay Dubuque

01-02-16 6:05 PM Dubuque Team USA 04-08-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Sioux City

01-08-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Cedar Rapids 04-09-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Dubuque

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 27 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Fargo Force

Media Contact: Whitney Baumgartner [email protected] o: (701) 356-7645 c: (218) 329-6723

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: Colton Hargrove, Zane McIntyre, Boston Bruins Oleg Yevenko, Columbus Blue Jackets , Chicago Blackhawks Address: 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104 Capacity: 5,000 Ownership: Ace Brandt , Los Angeles Kings Christian Folin, Hunter Warner, Minnesota Wild , New Jersey Devils Head Coach: Cary Eades fargoforce.com , Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager: Cary Eades , Washington Capitals @FargoForce Clark Cup Champions: None Anderson Cup Champions: None fargoforce Recent NHL Draft Fargo Force Front Office 2015-16 Roster Picks: 2013: , Nashville Fargo Force Team Info Predators (5th round, 140th overall) 2013: Jonny Brodzinski* Los Angeles History Kings (5th round 148th overall) 2012: , Toronto Maple Leafs (5th round, 126th overall) 2012: Brian Cooper, Anaheim Ducks (5th round, 127th overall) 2012: Colton Hargrove, Boston Bruins (7th round 205th overall) 2011: Garrett Haar, Washington Capitals (7th round, 207th overall) 2009-10 Fargo Force in Clark Cup Final. 2010: Zane McIntyre, Boston Bruins (6th The Force were founded in 2008, and in just their round, 165th overall) second year in the USHL Fargo found themselves 2009: Josh Birkholz, Florida Panthers going to Game 5 in the Clark Cup Final. Fargo (3rd round 67th overall) has had great success in developing pro talent, 2009: Mike Lee, Arizona Coyotes (3rd as indicated by their 10 NHL Draft picks in just 7 round, 91st overall) seasons. Veteran head coach Cary Eades will be 2009: Nick Oliver, Nashville Predators behind the bench for his first season in Fargo. (4th round 100th overall) Eades has over 150 USHL wins and a Clark Cup *drafted as alumni to his name as head coach. Eades also spent 8 seasons at the University of as an associate coach.

USHL.COM 28 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Fargo Force

Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 01-15-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo

10-02-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Fargo 01-16-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Fargo

10-03-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Fargo 01-22-16 7:05 PM Fargo Waterloo

10-08-15 7:05 PM Fargo Cedar Rapids 01-23-16 7:05 PM Fargo Waterloo

10-09-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls 01-29-16 7:05 PM Fargo Tri-City

10-16-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Fargo 01-30-16 7:05 PM Fargo Tri-City

10-17-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Fargo 02-05-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Fargo

10-23-15 7:05 PM Fargo Dubuque 02-06-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Fargo

10-24-15 7:05 PM Fargo Dubuque 02-12-16 7:05 PM Fargo Youngstown

10-31-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 02-13-16 7:05 PM Fargo Youngstown

11-06-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Fargo 02-15-16 6:05 PM Fargo Omaha

11-07-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Fargo 02-19-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

11-13-15 7:05 PM Fargo Muskegon 02-20-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo

11-14-15 7:05 PM Fargo Muskegon 02-26-16 7:05 PM Fargo Lincoln

11-20-15 7:00 PM Team USA Fargo 02-27-16 7:05 PM Fargo Lincoln

11-21-15 7:00 PM Team USA Fargo 03-04-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

11-27-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo 03-05-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Fargo

11-28-15 7:05 PM Omaha Fargo 03-06-16 5:05 PM Des Moines Fargo

12-03-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls 03-11-16 7:05 PM Fargo Des Moines

12-05-15 7:05 PM Madison Fargo 03-12-16 7:05 PM Fargo Des Moines

12-06-15 4:05 PM Madison Fargo 03-18-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

12-11-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Fargo 03-19-16 7:05 PM Omaha Fargo

12-12-15 3:05 PM Waterloo Fargo 03-20-16 5:05 PM Omaha Fargo

12-18-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls 03-25-16 7:05 PM Fargo Omaha

12-19-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 03-26-16 7:05 PM Fargo Omaha

12-27-15 5:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 04-01-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Fargo

12-31-15 6:05 PM Fargo Des Moines 04-02-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Fargo

01-02-16 7:05 PM Fargo Waterloo 04-03-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

01-08-16 7:05 PM Fargo Chicago 04-08-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo

01-09-16 7:05 PM Fargo Chicago 04-09-16 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 29 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Green Bay Gamblers

Media Contact: Jason Habeck [email protected] o: (920) 405-1130

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals:

Resch Center , Arizona Coyotes , Boston Bruins Address: 1901 South Oneida St., Green Bay, WI Capacity: 8,500 Ownership: PMI Entertainment Nate Guenin, Colorado Avalanche Markus Lauridsen, Colorado Avalanche , Columbus Blue Jackets Nick Jensen, Detroit Red Wings Head Coach: Pat Mikesch gamblershockey.com Vili Saarijarvi, Detroit Red Wings General Manager: Pat Mikesch , Edmonton Oilers @GamblersHockey Clark Cup Champions: 2012, 2010, 2000, 1996 Anderson Cup Champions: 2012, 2010, 2009, 1997, 1996 Matt Greene, Los Angeles Kings Green Bay Gamblers Ryan Carter, Minnesota Wild

Front Office Gustav Olofsson, Minnesota Wild 2015-16 Roster Mike Sislo, New Jersey Devils Anders Lee, New York Islanders Green Bay Gamblers Team Info Justin Braun, San Jose Sharks Chris Crane, San Jose Sharks History , Winnipeg Jets

Nick Schmaltz (2011-14) at the 2014 NHL Draft. USHL hockey in Green Bay can be traced back to the 1959-60 season when they won the USHL Championship as the Bobcats. They would repeat as champs in 1963 and 1972. The Green Bay Gamblers began play in the USHL beginning in 1994 and have since become one of the most decorated clubs in the league: four Clark Cup championships, notable alumni that includes Jon Cooper, Anders Lee, Blake Wheeler and more, in addition to five Anderson Cups.

USHL.COM 30 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Green Bay Gamblers

Recent NHL Draft Picks: 2015: Vili Saarijarvi, Detroit Red Wings (3rd round, 73rd overall) 2015: Brent Gates Jr., Anaheim Ducks (3rd round, 80th overall) 2015: Adam Parsells, San Jose Sharks (6th round, 160th overall) 2015: Adam Huska, New York Rangers (7th round, 184th overall) 2014: Nick Schmaltz, Chicago Blackhawks (1st round, 20th overall) 2014: Brendan Lemieux*, Buffalo Sabres (2nd round, 31st overall) 2014: Chris Brown, Buffalo Sabres (6th round, 151st overall) 2013: Gustav Oloffson, Minnesota Wild (2nd round, 46th overall) 2012: Jordan Schmaltz, St. Louis Blues (1st round, 25th overall) 2011: Andy Wellinski, Anaheim Ducks (3rd round 83rd overall) 2011: , Tampa Bay Lightning (6th round, 178th overall) 2011: Aaron Harstad, Winnipeg Jets (7th round, 187th overall) 2011: Alex Broadhurst, Chicago Blackhawks (7th round, 199th overall) 2010: Chris Crane, San Jose Sharks (7th round, 200th overall) 2009: Nick Jensen, Detroit Red Wings (5th round, 150th overall) 2007: Justin Braun, San Jose Sharks (7th round, 201st overall) 2006: Eric Gryba, Ottawa Senators (3rd round, 68th overall) 2004: Victor Oreskovich, Colorado Avalanche (2nd round, 55th overall) 2004: Kyle Klubertanz, Anaheim Ducks (3rd round, 74th overall) 2004: Luke Beaverson, Florida Panthers (9th round, 283rd overall)

*drafted as alumni

USHL.COM 31 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Green Bay Gamblers

Schedule

DATE TIME (ET) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME (ET) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-26-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Bloomington 01-08-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Youngstown

10-02-15 7:35 PM Dubuque Green Bay 01-09-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Green Bay

10-03-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Dubuque 01-15-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Green Bay

10-09-15 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay 01-16-16 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay

10-10-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Waterloo 01-22-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Sioux Falls

10-16-15 7:30 PM Chicago Green Bay 01-23-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Sioux Falls

10-17-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Youngstown 01-29-16 7:00 PM Team USA Green Bay

10-24-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Chicago 01-30-16 7:00 PM Team USA Green Bay

10-30-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Green Bay 02-05-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Fargo

10-31-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Green Bay 02-06-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Fargo

11-06-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Green Bay 02-12-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Green Bay

11-08-15 5:05 PM Youngstown Green Bay 02-13-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Green Bay

11-13-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Green Bay 02-19-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Des Moines

11-14-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Bloomington 02-20-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Bloomington

11-17-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Madison 02-26-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Green Bay

11-20-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Green Bay 02-27-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Chicago

11-21-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Green Bay 03-04-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Muskegon

11-25-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Dubuque 03-05-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Muskegon

11-27-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Green Bay 03-11-16 7:05 PM Omaha Green Bay

11-28-15 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay 03-12-16 7:05 PM Omaha Green Bay

12-05-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Green Bay 03-18-16 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay

12-06-15 3:00 PM Bloomington Green Bay 03-19-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Cedar Rapids

12-11-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Madison 03-20-16 3:05 PM Green Bay Cedar Rapids

12-12-15 7:00 PM Chicago Green Bay 03-25-16 7:30 PM Chicago Green Bay

12-18-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Chicago 03-26-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Green Bay

12-19-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Madison 04-01-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Team USA

12-28-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Tri-City 04-02-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Team USA

12-29-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Tri-City 04-03-16 3:05 PM Green Bay Dubuque

12-31-15 6:05 PM Green Bay Madison 04-08-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Green Bay

01-02-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Cedar Rapids 04-09-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Green Bay

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 32 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Lincoln Stars

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: , Boston Bruins Chris Casto, Boston Bruins , Calgary Flames Jared Boll, Columbus Blue Jackets , Detroit Red Wings , Ottawa Senators Michael Sdao, Ottawa Senators Chris VandeVelde, Philadelphia Flyers Chris Porter, Philadelphia Flyers , St. Louis Blues , Tampa Bay Lightning , Vancouver Canucks , Washington Capitals Recent NHL Draft Address: 1800 State Fair Park Dr., Lincoln, NE Picks: Capacity: 4,350 Ownership: Ryan Schiff 2014: Alex Schoenborm*, San Jose Sharks (3rd round, 72nd overall) 2013: Luke Johnson, Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach: Chris Hartsburg lincolnstars.com (5th round, 134th overall) General Manager: Jon Hull 2012: Kevin Roy, Anaheim Ducks (4th @LincolnStars Clark Cup Champions: 2003, 1997 round, 97th overall) Anderson Cup Champions: 2003, 2001, 2000, 2012: Mike McKee, Detroit Red Wings (5th officiallincolnstars round, 140th overall) Lincoln Stars Media Contact: 2012: John McCarron*, Edmonton Oilers Matthew McGreevy (6th round, 153rd overall) 2012: Paul LaDue, Los Angeles Kings (6th Front Office [email protected] round, 181st overall) 2015-16 Roster c: (614) 202-3423 2011: Ryan Dzingel, Ottawa Senators (7th round, 204th overall) Lincoln Stars Team Info 2009: Michael Sdao, Ottawa Senators (7th round, 191st overall) History 2008: Jimmy Hayes, Toronto Maple Leafs (2nd round, 59th overall) 2008: Matt Bartkowski, Florida Panthers (7th round, 190th overall) 2008: Patrick Johnson*, Montreal Canadiens (7th round, 206th overall) 2007: , Colorado Avalanche (2nd round, 45th overall) 2007: Jason Gregoire, New York Islanders (3rd round, 76th overall) 2007: Travis Erstad, St. Louis Blues (4th Unavailable David Backes (2001-03) pictured with the Anderson Cup. round, 100th overall) The Lincoln Stars began USHL play in 1996 and 2005: Jared Boll, Columbus Blue Jackets have remained one of the most historic teams (4ht round, 101st overall) since their inception. Under the direction of former 2003: David Backes, St. Louis Blues (2nd coach Steve Johnson, the Stars won two Clark round, 62nd overall) Cups and three Anderson Cups. Johnson finished 2003: Danny Irmen, Minnesota Wild (3rd his 11-year career as the Stars winningest coach round, 78th overall) with a 406-185-50 record. When the USHL became 2003: Ryan Potulny, Philadelphia Flyers designated as Tier I by USA Hockey, Lincoln’s (3rd round, 87th overall) David Backes became the first Tier I drafted player 2003: Chris Porter, Chicago Blackhawks from the USHL. (9th round, 282nd overall) *drafted as alumni USHL.COM 33 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Lincoln Stars

Schedule

DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME (CT) HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines 01-02-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City

09-26-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Lincoln 01-03-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Lincoln

10-02-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha 01-08-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha

10-09-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Dubuque 01-09-16 7:05 PM Omaha Lincoln

10-10-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Lincoln 01-14-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux City

10-16-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Lincoln 01-15-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Lincoln

10-17-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln 01-16-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Fargo

10-23-15 7:00 PM Team USA Lincoln 01-22-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux City

10-24-15 7:00 PM Team USA Lincoln 01-23-16 7:05 PM Omaha Lincoln

10-27-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines 01-29-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Muskegon

10-30-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Lincoln 01-30-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Madison

10-31-15 7:05 PM Omaha Lincoln 02-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Lincoln

11-06-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City 02-06-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux City

11-11-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux Falls 02-12-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln

11-13-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City 02-13-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Lincoln

11-14-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Lincoln 02-19-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha

11-20-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Youngstown 02-20-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Lincoln

11-21-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Youngstown 02-26-16 7:05 PM Fargo Lincoln

11-25-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Lincoln 02-27-16 7:05 PM Fargo Lincoln

11-28-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines 03-04-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Des Moines

12-04-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Chicago 03-05-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Fargo

12-05-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City 03-11-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Cedar Rapids

12-06-15 5:05 PM Tri-City Lincoln 03-18-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Lincoln

12-11-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha 03-19-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Lincoln

12-12-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln 03-25-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Lincoln

12-18-15 7:05 PM Madison Lincoln 03-26-16 7:00 PM Chicago Lincoln

12-19-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Lincoln 04-01-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Waterloo

12-27-15 5:05 PM Omaha Lincoln 04-02-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux Falls

12-29-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Waterloo 04-08-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Green Bay

12-31-15 6:05 PM Sioux Falls Lincoln 04-09-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Green Bay

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 34 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Madison Capitols

Media Contact: Ryan Smith [email protected] o: (608) 663-6086 c: (215) 696-2608

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: None

Alliant Energy Center Recent NHL Draft Address: 1880 Veterans Drive, Madison, WI Picks: Capacity: 10,231 Ownership: Tom Garrity, Saul 2015: Garrett Metcalf, Anaheim Ducks Treiman, , Zach Parise, , Greg (6th round, 179th overall) Scott and Tom Sagissor. *drafted as alumni

madcapshockey.com Head Coach: Troy G. Ward General Manager: Troy G. Ward @MadCapsHockey Clark Cup Champions: None Anderson Cup Champions: None madcapshockey

Madison Capitols Hockey Club Front Office 2015-16 Roster

Madison Capitols Team Info History

Garrett Metcalf became the Capitols first-ever NHL Draft pick.

USHL hockey first appeared in Madison in 1984 competing as both the Madison and Capitols. 12 players would be selected in the NHL Draft between 1984-95 including notable three-time champion . The modern era Capitols returned to Madison for the 2014-15 season. Goaltender Garrett Metcalf became the team’s first-ever NHL Draft pick.

USHL.COM 35 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Madison Capitols

Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-26-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Madison 01-09-16 7:05 PM Madison Youngstown

10-03-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Madison 01-15-16 7:05 PM Madison Chicago

10-09-15 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay 01-16-16 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay

10-10-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Madison 01-17-16 4:05 PM Madison Cedar Rapids

10-16-15 7:00 PM Team USA Madison 01-22-16 7:05 PM Madison Team USA

10-17-15 7:00 PM Team USA Madison 01-23-16 7:05 PM Madison Team USA

10-23-15 7:05 PM Madison Chicago 01-29-16 7:30 PM Chicago Madison

10-24-15 7:05 PM Madison Bloomington 01-30-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Madison

10-25-15 4:05 PM Madison Chicago 02-05-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Madison

10-30-15 7:05 PM Madison Omaha 02-06-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Madison

11-06-15 7:05 PM Madison Dubuque 02-10-16 4:05 PM Madison Muskegon

11-13-15 7:35 PM Dubuque Madison 02-12-16 7:05 PM Omaha Madison

11-14-15 7:05 PM Madison Cedar Rapids 02-13-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Madison

11-17-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Madison 02-19-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Madison

11-20-15 7:05 PM Madison Cedar Rapids 02-20-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Madison

11-21-15 7:00 PM Chicago Madison 02-26-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Madison

11-25-15 4:05 PM Madison Waterloo 02-27-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Madison

11-27-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Madison 02-28-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Madison

11-28-15 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay 03-04-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Madison

12-05-15 7:05 PM Madison Fargo 03-05-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Madison

12-06-15 4:05 PM Madison Fargo 03-11-16 7:05 PM Madison Sioux Falls

12-10-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Madison 03-13-16 4:05 PM Madison Youngstown

12-11-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Madison 03-15-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Madison

12-12-15 7:05 PM Madison Dubuque 03-18-16 7:05 PM Madison Green Bay

12-18-15 7:05 PM Madison Lincoln 03-19-16 7:05 PM Madison Des Moines

12-19-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Madison 03-26-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Madison

12-29-15 4:05 PM Madison Dubuque 04-01-16 7:05 PM Madison Muskegon

12-31-15 6:05 PM Green Bay Madison 04-02-16 7:05 PM Madison Muskegon

01-02-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Madison 04-08-16 7:05 PM Madison Bloomington

01-08-16 7:05 PM Madison Sioux City 04-10-16 3:00 PM Chicago Madison

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 36 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Muskegon Lumberjacks

Media Contact: Sam Palmer [email protected] o: (231) 724-5225 ext. 267 c: (248) 508-0369

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals:

Jaycob Megna, Anaheim Ducks L.C. Walker Arena Brendan Woods, Carolina Hurricanes Address: 955 Fourth St., Muskegon, MI Cam Darcy, Tampa Bay Lightning Capacity: 5,100 Ownership: Dan Israel Recent NHL Draft Picks: 2015: Christian Wolanin, Ottawa Senators muskegonlumberjacks.com Head Coach: Todd Krygier (4th round, 107th overall) General Manager: John Vanbiesbrouck 2015: Joe Cecconi, Dallas Stars (5th @MuskegonJacks Clark Cup Champions: None round, 133rd overall) Anderson Cup Champions: None muskegonjacks 2015: Frederik Tiffels*, Pittsburgh Penguins (6th round, 167th overall) Front Office Muskegon Lumberjacks 2014: Matheson Iacopelli, Chicago 2015-16 Roster Blackhawks (3rd round, 83rd overall) 2014: Cam Darcy*, Tampa Bay Lightning Muskegon Lumberjacks Team Info (7th round, 185th overall) 2013: Connor Hurley, Buffalo Sabres (2nd History round, 38th overall) 2013: Michael Brodzinski, San Jose Sharks (5th round, 141st overall) 2013: Ben Storm, Colorado Avalanche (6th round, 153rd overall) 2012: Brendan Woods, Carolina Hurricanes (5th round, 129th overall) 2012: Matt DeBlouw, Calgary Flames (7th Matheson Iacopelli, Muskegon Lumberjacks (2013-15). round, 186th overall) The Lumberjacks began USHL play in the 2010-11 2012: Jaycob Megna*, Anaheim Ducks season, replacing the IHL Muskegon franchise (7th round, 210th overall) of the same name. In their short history, the Lumberjacks have reached the Clark Cup playoffs *drafted as alumni three times, and reached the Clark Cup Final in 2014-15. Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Matheson Iacopelli holds the all-time goals (64) and all-time points (100) records during his 2 season with the Lumberjacks from 2013-15. Head coach Todd Krygier enjoyed a 12-year pro career that included playing for the , Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks prior to beginning his coaching career. USHL.COM 37 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Muskegon Lumberjacks

Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

9-26-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Muskegon 1-18-16 12:15 PM Muskegon Team USA

10-3-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Team USA 1-22-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Muskegon

10-10-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Madison 1-23-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Muskegon

10-17-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Chicago 1-29-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Muskegon

10-24-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Muskegon 2-5-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Bloomington

10-28-15 10:30 AM Muskegon Chicago 2-6-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Bloomington

10-30-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Green Bay 2-10-16 4:05 PM Madison Muskegon

10-31-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Green Bay 2-12-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Muskegon

11-6-15 7:30 PM Chicago Muskegon 2-13-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Muskegon

11-7-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Muskegon 2-15-16 3:00 PM Bloomington Muskegon

11-13-15 7:05 PM Fargo Muskegon 2-19-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Madison

11-14-15 7:05 PM Fargo Muskegon 2-20-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Madison

11-20-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Dubuque 2-21-16 7:00 PM Team USA Muskegon

11-21-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Dubuque 2-26-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Omaha

11-25-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Muskegon 2-27-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Omaha

11-27-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Tri-City 3-2-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Muskegon

11-28-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Tri-City 3-4-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Muskegon

12-2-15 10:00 AM Youngstown Muskegon 3-5-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Muskegon

12-5-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Team USA 3-11-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Sioux City

12-11-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Muskegon 3-12-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Sioux City

12-12-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Muskegon 3-17-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Waterloo

12-18-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Cedar Rapids 3-18-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Youngstown

12-19-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Cedar Rapids 3-19-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Youngstown

12-29-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Youngstown 3-25-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Lincoln

12-30-15 2:00 PM Team USA Muskegon 3-26-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Team USA

12-31-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Chicago 3-31-16 7:00 PM Team USA Muskegon

1-8-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Muskegon 4-1-16 7:05 PM Madison Muskegon

1-9-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Bloomington 4-2-16 7:05 PM Madison Muskegon

1-15-16 7:00 PM Team USA Muskegon 4-8-16 7:30 PM Chicago Muskegon

1-17-16 3:00 PM Chicago Muskegon 4-9-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Muskegon

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 38 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Omaha Lancers

Media Contact: Rob Lippolis [email protected] o: (402) 934-4709 c: (607) 743-1378

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals:

Martin Hanzal, Arizona Coyotes Nathan Gerbe, Carolina Hurricanes Kenney Morrison, Calgary Flames Address: 7300 Q Street, Ralston, NE Capacity: 3,525 Ownership: Koots DiCesare , Detroit Red Wings Louis Leblanc, New York Islanders Patrick Wiercioch, Ottawa Senators lancers.com Head Coach: Brian Kaufman Will O’Neil, Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager: Brian Kaufman Danny Kristo, St. Louis Blues @OmahaLancers Clark Cup Champions: 2008, 2001, 1998, 1994, 1993, , St. Louis Blues 1991, 1990 omahalancers Matthew Carle, Tampa Bay Lightning Anderson Cup Champions: 2008, 2005, 2002, 1993, Casey Bailey, Toronto Maple Leafs Omaha Lancers 1990 Front Office 2015-16 Roster Omaha Lancers Team Info History

2007-08 Clark Cup Champions. The Lancers celebrated history includes the “worst to first” story: after a 0-48-0 record in their first USHL season, Omaha would build a championship team that won the 1990 Clark Cup. Since 1986 such names such as , Luc Robitaille and Mike Eruzione were involved in ownership of the team that developed over 30 players that have signed NHL contracts. Development isn’t the only measure of success as Omaha boasts a total of seven Clark Cup Championships and five Anderson Cup Championships.

USHL.COM 39 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Omaha Lancers

Recent NHL Draft Picks:

2015: Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson, Boston Bruins (2nd round, 45th overall) 2015: Will Borgen, Buffalo Sabres (4th round, 92nd overall) 2015: Kris Oldham, Tampa Bay Lightning (6th round, 153rd overall) 2015: Tyler Moy*, Nashville Predators (6th round, 178th overall) 2014: *, Vancouver Canucks (2nd round, 36th overall) 2014: Connor Chatham*, New Jersey Devils (3rd round, 71st overall) 2014: Steven Johnson, Los Angeles Kings (4th round, 120th overall) 2014: Luc Snuggerud, Chicago Blackhawks (5th round, 141st overall) 2014: Anthony Angello, Pittsburgh Penguins (5th round, 145th overall) 2014: Steven Spinner, Washington Capitals (6th round, 159th overall) 2014: Hayden Hawkey, Montreal Canadiens (6th round, 177th overall) 2013: , Winnipeg Jets (5th round, 127th overall) 2013: Grant Besse, Anaheim Ducks (5th round, 147th overall) 2012: Jake Bischoff, New York Islanders (7th round, 185th overall) 2011: Seth Ambroz, Columbus Blue jackets (5th round, 128th overall) 2010: Justin Holl, Chicago Blackhawks (2nd round, 54th overall) 2009: Louis Leblanc, Montreal Canadiens (1st round, 18th overall) 2008: Patrick Wiercioch, Ottawa Senators (2nd round, 42nd overall) 2008: Adam Comrie*, Florida Panthers (3rd round, 80th overall) 2008: Mark Olver*, Colorado Avalanche (5th round, 140th overall) 2007: Nick Petrecki, San Jose Sharks (1st round, 28th overall) 2007: Ryan Thang, Nashville Predators (3rd round, 81st overall) 2007: Brett Bruneteau, Washington Capitals (4th round, 108th overall) 2007: Andrew Conboy, Montreal Canadiens (5th round, 142nd overall) 2007: Nick Larson, Washington Capitals (7th round, 185th overall) 2006: Ryan Turek, St. Louis Blues (4th round, 94th overall) 2005: Brock Bradford, Boston Bruins (7th round, 217th overall) 2003: Tim Cook, Ottawa Senators (5th round, 142nd overall) 2003: Drew Miller, Anaheim Ducks (6th round, 186th overall)

*drafted as alumni

USHL.COM 40 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Omaha Lancers

Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Omaha 01-09-16 7:05 PM Omaha Lincoln

09-26-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha 01-15-16 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux City

10-02-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha 01-16-16 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux Falls

10-03-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha 01-22-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha

10-09-15 7:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 01-23-16 7:05 PM Omaha Lincoln

10-10-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Omaha 01-29-16 7:05 PM Omaha Bloomington

10-16-15 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux City 01-30-16 7:05 PM Omaha Bloomington

10-17-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Omaha 02-05-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Omaha

10-23-15 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City 02-06-16 7:05 PM Omaha Chicago

10-24-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Omaha 02-12-16 7:05 PM Omaha Madison

10-25-15 5:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 02-13-16 7:05 PM Omaha Cedar Rapids

10-30-15 7:05 PM Madison Omaha 02-15-16 6:05 PM Fargo Omaha

10-31-15 7:05 PM Omaha Lincoln 02-19-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha

11-06-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Omaha 02-20-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Omaha

11-07-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Omaha 02-26-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Omaha

11-13-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Omaha 02-27-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Omaha

11-14-15 7:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 02-28-16 7:00 PM Team USA Omaha

11-20-15 7:05 PM Omaha Team USA 03-04-16 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City

11-21-15 7:05 PM Omaha Waterloo 03-05-16 7:05 PM Omaha Waterloo

11-25-15 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux Falls 03-11-16 7:05 PM Omaha Green Bay

11-28-15 7:05 PM Omaha Fargo 03-12-16 7:05 PM Omaha Green Bay

12-04-15 7:05 PM Omaha Dubuque 03-19-16 7:05 PM Omaha Fargo

12-11-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha 03-20-16 5:05 PM Omaha Fargo

12-12-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Omaha 03-25-16 7:05 PM Fargo Omaha

12-18-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Omaha 03-26-16 7:05 PM Fargo Omaha

12-19-15 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City 04-01-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Omaha

12-27-15 5:05 PM Omaha Lincoln 04-02-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Omaha

12-31-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Omaha 04-03-16 3:00 PM Chicago Omaha

01-02-16 7:05 PM Omaha Des Moines 04-08-16 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City

01-08-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Omaha 04-09-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Omaha

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 41 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Sioux City Musketeers

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: Danny DeKeyser, Detroit Red Wings , Florida Panthers Ruslan Fedotenko, Minnesota Wild Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens Seth Helgeson, New Jersey Devils Max McCormick, Ottawa Senators Sam Gagner, Phildelphia Flyers Jeff Zatkoff, Pittsburgh Penguins Ryan Carpenter, San Jose Sharks Chris Butler, St. Louis Blues Caleb Herbert, Washington Captials Recent NHL Draft Picks: 2015: Ryan Zuhlsdorf, Tampa Bay Lightning (5th round, 150th overall) 2014: Nick Magyar, Colorado Avalanche Address: 401 Gordon Dr., Sioux City, IA (4th round, 93rd overall) Capacity: 4,191 Ownership: Donn Lux & Lloyd Ney 2013: Jake Guentzel, Pittsburgh Penguins (3rd round, 77th overall) 2013: Blake Heinrich, Washington musketeershockey.com Head Coach: Capitals (5th round, 144th overall) General Manager: Mark LeRose 2013: Avery Peterson, Minnesota Wild (6th @Musketeerhockey Clark Cup Champions: 2002, 1986, 1982 round, 167th overall) Anderson Cup Champions: 1986, 1982 2012: Cliff Watson, San Jose Sharks (6th Sioux City Musketeers round, 168th overall) Media Contact: 2011: Max McCormick, Ottawa Senators Tim Artz (6th round, 171st overall) Front Office [email protected] 2010: Max Gaede, San Jose Sharks (3rd 2015-16 Roster o: (712) 252-2116 ext. 11 round, 88th overall) c: (712) 253-7814 2010: Kevin Gravel, Los Angeles (5th round, 148th overall) 2009: Seth Helgeson, New Jersey Devils Sioux City Musketeers Team Info (4th round, 114th overall) History 2008: Steve Quailer, Montreal Canadiens (3rd round, 86th overall) 2007: Sam Gagner*, Edmonton Oilers (1st round, 6th overall) 2007: Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens (1st round, 22nd overall) 2007: Phil DeSimone, Washington Capitals (3rd round, 84th overall) 2007: Steven Kampfer, Anaheim Ducks (4th round, 93rd overall) 2005: Chris Butler, Buffalo Sabres (4th round, 96th overall) Sioux City forward Ruslan Fedotenko (1998-99). 2005: Tim Kennedy, Washington Capitals Sioux City first operated in the senior USHL (6th round, 181st overall) beginning in 1972. The Musketeers have the 2005: Joe Charlebois, Chicago distinction of being one of the “Original Two” Blackhawks (6th round, 188th overall) USHL junior teams dating back to the 1979-80 2005: Josh Meyers, Los Angeles Kings season. Since then, 18 players have reached (7th round, 206th overall) the NHL in addition to over 25 NHL Draft 2004: Mike Curry, Los Angeles Kings (7th picks. The Musketeers have won three Clark round, 205th overall) Cup Championships and two Anderson Cup 2004: James Spratt, Calgary falmes (7th Championships. round, 213th overall) *drafted as alumni USHL.COM 42 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Sioux City Musketeers

Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 01-08-16 7:05 PM Madison Sioux City

09-26-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City 01-14-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux City

10-03-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls 01-15-16 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux City

10-09-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Bloomington 01-22-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux City

10-10-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Bloomington 01-29-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Sioux City

10-13-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City 01-30-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux City

10-16-15 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux City 01-31-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Waterloo

10-18-15 3:05 PM Sioux City Waterloo 02-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Chicago

10-23-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Des Moines 02-06-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux City

10-24-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Tri-City 02-12-16 7:30 PM Chicago Sioux City

10-30-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Lincoln 02-14-16 3:05 PM Waterloo Sioux City

10-31-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 02-19-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

11-06-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Omaha 02-20-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Lincoln

11-07-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls 02-23-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux City

11-13-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Des Moines 02-26-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux City

11-20-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Green Bay 02-27-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City

11-21-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Green Bay 02-28-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Madison

11-25-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux City 03-04-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

11-28-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City 03-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Tri-City

12-04-15 7:00 PM Team USA Sioux City 03-11-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Sioux City

12-05-15 7:00 PM Team USA Sioux City 03-12-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Sioux City

12-11-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Youngstown 03-18-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

12-12-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Youngstown 03-19-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux City

12-18-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Tri-City 03-25-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Waterloo

12-19-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 03-26-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls

12-27-15 5:05 PM Fargo Sioux City 03-29-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux City

12-31-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Omaha 04-02-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux City

01-02-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls 04-03-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Fargo

01-03-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Lincoln 04-08-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Sioux City

01-07-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Sioux City 04-09-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Cedar Rapids

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 43 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Sioux Falls Stampede

Media Contact: Jim Olander [email protected] o: (605) 336-6060 c: (605) 376-4878

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: Matt Bailey, Anaheim Ducks , Arizona Coyotes Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Chad Ruhwedel, Buffalo Sabres Address: 1201 North West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Brad Malone, Carolina Hurricanes Capacity: 10,678 Ownership: Brian Schoenborne , Columbus Blue Jackets & Bob Naegle Zach Redmond, Colorado Avalanche Alex Goligoski, Dallas Stars , Dallas Stars Head Coach: Scott Owens sfstampede.com Jordan Osterle, Edmonton Oilers General Manager: Scott Owens Kyle Rau, Florida Panthers @sfstampede Clark Cup Champions: 2015, 2007 Thomas Vanek, Minnesota Wild Anderson Cup Champions: 2006 sioux_falls_stampede Nate Prosser, Minnesota Wild Connor Allen, Nashville Predators Sioux Falls Stampede Front Office , New York Islanders 2015-16 Roster , New York Rangers Sioux Falls Stampede Team Info Patrick Mullen, Ottawa Senators T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals History Jussi Olkinuora, Winnipeg Jets

2015 Clark Cup Champions.

The Stampede first started USHL play in 1999. Since then they have developed 27 NHL Draft picks, over 200 DI college athletes, two Hobey Baker Award winners and two Stanley Cup Champions. Sioux Falls has had success on the ice as well, winning two Clark Cup Championships and one Anderson Cup Championship. The Stampede have advanced to the Clark Cup Playoffs 10 times in the past 11 years.

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Recent NHL Draft Picks: 2015: , Philadelphia Flyers (6th round, 158th overall) 2015: Jack Becker*, Boston Bruins (7th round, 195th overall) 2014: Dakota Joshua, Toronto Maple Leafs (5th round, 128th overall) 2014: C.J. Franklin, Winnipeg Jets (5th round, 129th overall) 2014: Tyler Nanne, New York Rangers (5th round, 142nd overall) 2014: Kyle Schempp, New York Islanders (6th round, 155th overall) 2013: , New York Islanders (4th round, 106th overall) 2011: Jamie Oleksiak*, Dallas Stars (1st round, 14th overall) 2011: Kyle Rau, Florida Panthers (3rd round, 91st overall) 2008: Jeff Foss*, Nashville Predaotrs (6th round, 166th overall) 2008: Zach Redmond*, Atlanta Thrashers (7th round, 184th overall) 2007: Jake Hansen, Columbus Blue Jackets (3rd round, 68th overall) 2007: Corey Tropp, Buffalo Sabres (3rd round, 89th overall) 2007: Brad Malone, Colorado Avalanche (4th round, 105th overall) 2006: Andrea Nodl, Philadelphia Flyers (2nd round, 39th overall) 2006: Alex Kangas, Atlanta Thrashers (5th round, 135th overall) 2006: Jay Barribal, San Jose Sharks (7th round, 195th overall) 2005: Joe Finley, Washington Capitals (1st round, 27th overall) 2005: Joe Vitale, Pittsburgh Penguins (7th round, 195th overall) 2004: Alex Goligoski, Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd round, 61st overall) 2004: Jim McKenzie, Ottawa Senators (5th round, 141st overall) 2004: Matthew Ford, Chicago Blackhawks (8th round, 256th overall) 2003: Michael Vannelli, Atlanta Thrashers (4th round, 136th overall)

*drafted as alumni

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Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-26-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City 01-08-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Team USA

10-03-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls 01-09-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux Falls

10-09-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls 01-15-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo

10-10-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Omaha 01-16-16 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux Falls

10-13-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City 01-22-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Sioux Falls

10-16-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Waterloo 01-23-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Sioux Falls

10-17-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Waterloo 01-29-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux Falls

10-23-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Sioux Falls 01-30-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux Falls

10-24-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls 02-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Lincoln

10-30-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Youngstown 02-06-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Des Moines

10-31-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Youngstown 02-12-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Tri-City

11-06-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Waterloo 02-13-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Tri-City

11-07-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls 02-19-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Sioux Falls

11-11-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux Falls 02-20-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo

11-13-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Omaha 02-26-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux Falls

11-14-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Tri-City 02-27-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City

11-20-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Sioux Falls 03-01-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Des Moines

11-21-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux Falls 03-04-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Sioux Falls

11-25-15 7:05 PM Omaha Sioux Falls 03-05-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Sioux Falls

11-27-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo 03-11-16 7:05 PM Madison Sioux Falls

11-28-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Sioux City 03-12-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux Falls

12-03-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls 03-15-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Madison

12-04-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids 03-18-16 7:00 PM Team USA Sioux Falls

12-05-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Chicago 03-19-16 7:00 PM Chicago Sioux Falls

12-11-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Muskegon 03-26-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls

12-12-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Muskegon 04-01-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Sioux Falls

12-18-15 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls 04-02-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Sioux Falls

12-29-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Bloomington 04-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Des Moines

12-31-15 6:05 PM Sioux Falls Lincoln 04-08-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Fargo

01-02-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Sioux Falls 04-09-16 7:05 PM Fargo Sioux Falls

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 46 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Team USA

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: John Gibson, Anaheim Ducks Nicolas Kerdiles, Anaheim Ducks USA HOCKEY ConnorNTDP LOGO Murphy, Arizona Coyotes Ryan Macinnis, Arizona Coyotes , Arizona Coyotes Frank Vatrano, Boston Bruins , Buffalo Sabres Jake McCabe, Buffalo Sabres Bill Arnold, Calgary Flames Patrick Sieloff, Calgary Flames USA Hockey Arena Justin Faulk, Carolina Hurricanes Noah Hanifin, Carolina Hurricanes Address: 14900 Beck Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 Ryan Haggerty, Chicago Blackhawks Capacity: 3,500 Ownership: USA Hockey Ryan Hartman, Chicago Blackhawks , Columbus Blue Jackets , Columbus Blue Jackets usahockeyntdp.com U17 Head Coach: Media Contact: Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets U18 Head Coach: Danton Cole Jake Wesolek @USAHockeyNTDP Jack Campbell, Dallas Stars [email protected] Senior Director, Operations: Scott Monaghan Stephen Johns, Dallas Stars USAHockeyNTDP o: (734) 327-9251 Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings Clark Cup Champions: None c: (810) 941-9594 Robbie Russo, Detroit Red Wings USA Hockey’s NTDP Anderson Cup Champions: None , Florida Panthers Colin Stevens, Florida Panthers Front Office Chase Balisy, Florida Panthers 2015-16 Roster Michael Mersch, Los Angeles Kings Derek Forbort, Los Angeles Kings Jason Zucker, Minnesota Wild Team USA Team Info , Montreal Canadiens Eric Nystrom, Montreal Canadiens History Seth Jones, Nashville Predators Jon Merrill, New Jersey Devils Stefan Matteau, New Jersey Devils Blake Pietila, New Jersey Devils J.T. Miller, New York Rangers Brady Skjei, New York Rangers Cole Bardeau, Philadelphia Flyers Bryan Rust, Pittsburgh Penguins Matt Nieto, San Jose Sharks Team USA graduate Jack Eichel at 2015 NHL Draft. Thomas Vannelli, St. Louis Blues Cam Darcy, Tampa Bay Lightning USA Hockey’s NTDP has sent more than 350 Adam Clendening, Vancouver Canucks players to play NCAA hockey since 1997, and have Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals 42 alumni currently signed to NHL contracts. The Connor Carrick, Washington Capitals NTDP joined the USHL during the 2009-10 season Mark Stuart, Winnipeg Jets as Team USA, and competes annually in the USHL Jacob Trouba, Winnipeg Jets full schedule. Team USA players are eligible for USHL awards, USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and are evaluated by USA Hockey for international events as well. Team USA moved from Ann Arbor, MI to Plymouth, MI into their new home arena USA Hockey Arena beginning in the 2015-16 season.

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Recent NHL Draft Picks: 2015: Jack Eichel* Buffalo Sabres (1st round 2nd overall) 2013: Gage Ausmus, San Jose Sharks (5ht round 151st overall) 2015: Noah Hanifin* Carolina Hurricanes (1st round 5th overall) 2013: Sean Malone, Buffalo Sabres (6th round, 159th overall) 2015: * Columbus Blue Jackets (1st round 8th overall) 2013: Quentin Shore* Ottawa Senators (6th round 168th overall) USA HOCKEY NTDP LOGO 2015: Colin White, Ottawa Senators (1st round 21st overall) 2013: Anthony Louis, Chicago Blackhawks (6th round 181st overall) 2015: , Winnipeg Jets (1st round 25th overall) 2012: Jacob Trouba, Winnipeg Jets (1st round, 9th overall) 2015: Christian Fischer, Arizona Coyotes (2nd round 32nd overall) 2012: Henrik Samuelsson* Arizona Coyotes (1st round 27th overall) 2015: Jordan Greenway, Minnesota Wild (2nd round, 50th overall) 2012: Brady Skjei, New York Rangers (1st round 28th overall) 2015: Jeremy Bracco, Toronto Maple Leafs (2nd round 61st overall) 2012: Stefan Matteau, New Jersey Devils (1st round 29th overall) 2015: Dennis Yan* Tampa Bay Lightning (3rd round 64th overall) 2012: Nic Kerdiles, Anaheim Ducks (2nd round 36th overall) 2015: Brendan Warren, Arizona Coyotes (3rd round 81st overall) 2012: Patrick Sieloff, Calgary Flames (2nd round 42nd overall) 2015: Caleb Jones, Edmonton Oilers (4th round 107th overall) 2012: Jake McCabe* Buffalo Sabres (2nd round 44th overall) 2015: Luke Opilka, St. Louis Blues (4th round 146th overall) 2012: Matthew Grzelcyk, Boston Bruins (3rd round 85th overall) 2015: Troy Terry, Anaheim Ducks (4th round 148th overall) 2012: Thomas DiPauli, Washington Capitals (4th round 100th overall) 2015: Nicholas Boka, Minnesota Wild (6th round 171st overall) 2012: Austin Wuthrich* Washington Capitals (4th round 107th overall) 2015: Steven Ruggiero, Anaheim Ducks (6th round 175th overall) 2012: Connor Carrick, Washington Capitals (5th round, 137th overall) 2014: Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings (1st round 15th overall) 2012: Daniel O’Regan, San Jose Sharks (5th round 138th overall) 2014: Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets (1st round, 16th overall) 2012: Collin Olson, Carolina Hurricanes (6th round 159th overall) 2014: Alex Tuch, Minnesota Wild (1st round, 18th overall) 2012: Riley Barber, Washigton Capitals (6th round, 167th overall) 2014: Thatcher Demko* Vancouver Canucks (2nd round 36th overall) 2011: J.T. Miller, New York Rangers (1st round 15th overall) 2014: Ryan MacInnis, Arizona Coyotes (2nd round 43rd overall) 2011: Connor Murphy, Arizona Coyotes (1st round 20th overall) 2014: Ryan Collins, Columbus Blue Jackets (2nd round 47th overall) 2011: Tyler Biggs, Toronto Maple Leafs (1st round 22nd overall) 2014: Jack Dougherty, Nashville Predators (2nd round 51st overall) 2011: Rocco Grimaldi, Florida Panthers (2nd round 33rd overall) 2014: Johnathan MacLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning (2nd round 57th overall) 2011: Adam Clendening* Chicago Blackhawks (2nd round 36th overall) 2014: Jack Glover, Winnipeg Jets (3rd round 69th overall) 2011: John Gibson, Anaheim Ducks (2nd round 39th overall) 2014: Connor Chatham, New Jersey Devils (3rd round 71st overall) 2011: Brandon Saad* Chicago Blackhawks (2nd round 43rd overall) 2014: Louis Belpedio, Minnesota Wild (3rd round, 80th overall) 2011: Matthew Nieto* San Jose Sharks (2nd round 47th overall) 2014: Joe Wegwerth, Florida Panthers (4th round 92nd overall) 2011: Michael Paliotta, Chicago Blackhawks (3rd round 70th overall) 2014: Josh Wesley* Carolina Hurricanes (4th round 96th overall) 2011: Nicholas Shore* Los Angeles Kings (3rd round 82nd overall) 2014: Shane Gersich, Washington Capitals (5th round, 134th overall) 2011: Robbie Russo, New York Islanders (4th round 95th overall) 2014: Anders Bjork, Boston Bruins (5th round 146th overall) 2011: Reid Boucher, New Jersey Devils (4th round 99th overall) 2014: Kevin Labanc* San Jose Sharks (6th round, 171st overall) 2011: Michael Mersch* Los Angeles Kings (4th round 110th overall) 2014: Cam Darcy* Tampa Bay Lightning (7th round 185th overall) 2011: Blake Pietila, New Jersey Devils (5th round 129th overall) 2014: Jared Fiegl, Arizona Coyotes (7th round, 191st overall) 2011: Chase Balisy* Nashville Predators (6th round 170th overall) 2013: Seth Jones* Nashville Predators (1st round, 4th overall) 2011: Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals (6th round 177th overall) 2013: Michael McCarron, Montreal Canadiens (1st round 25th overall) 2011: Zac Larraza, Arizona Coyotes (7th round 196th overall) 2013: Ryan Hartman* Chicago Blackhawks (1st round 30th overall) 2011: Max Everson, Toronto Maple Leafs (7th round, 203rd overall) 2013: J.T. Compher, Buffalo Sabres (2nd round 35th overall) 2010: Jack Campbell, Dallas Stars (1st round, 10th overall) 2013: , New Jersey Devils (2nd round 42nd overall) 2010: Derek Forbort, Los Angeles Kings (1st round, 15th overall) 2013: Tommy Vannelli, St. Louis Blues (2nd round 47th overall) 2010: Jarred Tinordi, Montreal Canadiens (1st round, 22nd overall) 2013: John Hayden, Chicago Blackhawks (3rd round 74th overall) 2010: Justin Faulk, Carolina Hurricanes (2nd round, 37th overall) 2013: Keaton Thompson, Anaheim Ducks (3rd round, 87th overall) 2010: Jon Merrill, New Jersey Devils (2nd round 38th overall) 2013: * Winnipeg Jets (4th round 104th overall) 2010: Jason Zucker, Minnesota Wild (2nd round, 59th overall) 2013: Hudson Fasching, Los Angeles Kings (4th round 118th overall) 2010: Stephen Johns, Chicago Blackhawks (2nd round 60th overall) 2013: , Chicago Blackhawks (4th round 121st overall) 2010: Bryan Rust, Pittsburgh Penguins (3rd round 80th overall) 2013: , Colorado Avalanche (5th round 123rd overall) 2010: Bill Arnold, Calgary Flames (4th round 108th overall) 2013: Connor Clifton, Arizona Coyotes (5th round 133rd overall) 2010: Luke Moffatt, Colorado Avalanche (7th round 19th overall)

*drafted as alumni

USHL.COM 48 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Team USA

Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

9-26-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA 1-15-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Team USA

9-26-15 7:00 PM Chicago Team USA 1-16-16 7:00 PM Team USA Bloomington

10-3-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Team USA 1-16-16 7:05 PM USA HOCKEYWaterloo NTDP LOGO Team USA

10-9-15 7:00 PM Team USA Chicago 1-18-16 12:15 PM Muskegon Team USA

10-16-15 7:00 PM Team USA Madison 1-18-16 2:00 PM Team USA Youngstown

10-17-15 7:00 PM Team USA Madison 1-22-16 7:05 PM Madison Team USA

10-23-15 7:00 PM Team USA Lincoln 1-23-16 7:05 PM Madison Team USA

10-24-15 7:00 PM Team USA Lincoln 1-29-16 7:00 PM Team USA Green Bay

10-30-15 7:00 PM Team USA Chicago 1-30-16 7:00 PM Team USA Green Bay

11-13-15 7:00 PM Team USA Youngstown 2-21-16 7:00 PM Team USA Muskegon

11-20-15 7:00 PM Team USA Fargo 2-25-16 7:00 PM Team USA Bloomington

11-20-15 7:05 PM Omaha Team USA 2-28-16 7:00 PM Team USA Omaha

11-21-15 7:00 PM Team USA Fargo 3-4-16 7:00 PM Team USA Cedar Rapids

11-21-15 7:05 PM Des Moines Team USA 3-4-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Team USA

11-27-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA 3-5-16 7:00 PM Team USA Cedar Rapids

11-27-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Team USA 3-5-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Team USA

12-3-15 7:00 PM Team USA Bloomington 3-11-16 7:30 PM Chicago Team USA

12-4-15 7:00 PM Team USA Sioux City 3-11-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Team USA

12-5-15 7:00 PM Team USA Sioux City 3-12-16 7:00 PM Chicago Team USA

12-5-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Team USA 3-12-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Team USA

12-18-15 7:00 PM Team USA Dubuque 3-18-16 7:00 PM Team USA Sioux Falls

12-19-15 7:00 PM Team USA Dubuque 3-20-16 7:00 PM Team USA Youngstown

12-29-15 7:00 PM Team USA Chicago 3-25-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Team USA

12-30-15 2:00 PM Team USA Muskegon 3-26-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA

1-1-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Team USA 3-26-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Team USA

1-2-16 6:05 PM Dubuque Team USA 3-31-16 7:00 PM Team USA Muskegon

1-8-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Team USA 4-1-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Team USA

1-8-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Team USA 4-2-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Team USA

1-9-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Team USA 4-8-16 7:00 PM Team USA Youngstown

1-15-16 7:00 PM Team USA Muskegon 4-9-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 49 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Tri-City Storm

Media Contact: David Fine [email protected] o: (308) 338-8809 c: (201) 463-0039

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: Jack Hillen, Carolina Hurricanes Jaden Schwartz, St. Louis Blues Adam Wilcox, Tampa Bay Lightning Viaero Event Center Address: 609 Platte Rd., Kearney, NE Recent NHL Draft Capacity: 5,000 Ownership: Kirk Brooks Picks: 2015: Karch Bachman, Florida Panthers (5th round, 132nd overall) stormhockey.com Head Coach: Bill Muckalt 2015: Chris Wilkie, Florida Panthers (6th General Manager: Bill Muckalt round, 162nd overall) @TriCityStorm Clark Cup Champions: None 2015: , Winnipeg Jets (6th round, 168th overall) Anderson Cup Champions: 2004 tricitystorm 2014: Austin Poganski, St. Louis Blues (4th round, 110th overall) Tri-City Storm Front Office 2015-16 Roster 2012: Daniil Zharkov, Edmonton Oilers (3rd round, 91st overall) 2010: Jaden Schwartz, St. Louis Blues Tri-City Storm Team Info (1st round, 14th overall) 2009: Radoslav Illo, Anaheim Ducks (5th History round, 136th overall) 2007: Patrick White, Vancouver Canucks (1st round, 25th overall) *drafted as alumni

Tri-City forward Jaden Schwartz (2009-10).

The Storm began USHL play in the 2000-01 season and have already enjoyed some development success, including their most notable graduate Jaden Schwartz of the St. Louis Blues. Schwartz is one of three former Storm signed to NHL contracts and eight NHL Draft picks. Just three years into their inception, Tri-City won the Anderson Cup Championship with a 43-12-5 record.

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Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Omaha 01-08-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Tri-City

10-02-15 7:30 PM Chicago Tri-City 01-09-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Tri-City

10-03-15 7:00 PM Chicago Tri-City 01-15-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Lincoln

10-09-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Cedar Rapids 01-16-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Tri-City

10-10-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Des Moines 01-22-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Dubuque

10-16-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Lincoln 01-23-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Dubuque

10-17-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Omaha 01-29-16 7:05 PM Fargo Tri-City

10-23-15 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City 01-30-16 7:05 PM Fargo Tri-City

10-24-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Tri-City 02-05-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Tri-City

10-29-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Waterloo 02-06-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Tri-City

10-30-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Waterloo 02-12-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Tri-City

11-06-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City 02-13-16 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Tri-City

11-07-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Tri-City 02-19-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Sioux Falls

11-13-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City 02-20-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Omaha

11-14-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Tri-City 02-23-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux City

11-20-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Sioux Falls 02-26-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Madison

11-21-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux Falls 02-27-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Madison

11-25-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Lincoln 03-04-16 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City

11-27-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Tri-City 03-05-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Tri-City

11-28-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Tri-City 03-11-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Team USA

12-05-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City 03-12-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Team USA

12-06-15 5:05 PM Tri-City Lincoln 03-18-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Tri-City

12-11-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Bloomington 03-19-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux City

12-12-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Bloomington 03-25-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Des Moines

12-18-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Tri-City 03-26-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Tri-City

12-19-15 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City 03-29-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Sioux City

12-28-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Tri-City 04-01-16 7:30 PM Tri-City Fargo

12-29-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Tri-City 04-02-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Fargo

01-02-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Tri-City 04-08-16 7:05 PM Omaha Tri-City

01-03-16 5:05 PM Tri-City Des Moines 04-09-16 7:05 PM Tri-City Omaha

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 51 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Waterloo Black Hawks

Media Contact: Tim Harwood [email protected] o: (319) 296-7581

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: Brandon Montour, Anaheim Ducks Vince Hinostroza, Chicago Blackhawks Address: 125 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA Vincent LoVerde, Los Angeles Kings Capacity: 2,979 Nick Ebert, Los Angeles Kings Hunter Warner, Minnesota Wild Zach Palmquist, Minnesota Wild waterlooblackhawks.com Head Coach: P.K. O’Handley Craig Smith, Nashville Predators General Manager: P.K. O’Handley Stephon Williams, New York Islanders @BlckHawksHockey Clark Cup Champions: 2004 Alex Guptill, Ottawa Senators Anderson Cup Champions: 2014, 2007 waterlooblackhawks Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks Front Office J.T. Brown, Tampa Bay Lightning Waterloo Black Hawks 2015-16 Roster

Waterloo Black Hawks Player Records History

Waterloo Black Hawks forward Joe Pavelski (2002-04).

The Black Hawks first played in the USHL as a senior team. One of the USHL’s “Original Two” Waterloo has operated in the junior format of the league since 1979. Head coach P.K. O’Handley arrived in 2002 and returned the historic team back to excellence. O’Handley has overseen the development of over 26 NHL Draft picks, more than 200 NCAA DI athletes and has appeared in the Clark Cup Final five times. Waterloo has won the Anderson Cup Championship twice under O’Handley as well.

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Recent NHL Draft Picks: 2015: Brock Boeser, Vancouver Canucks (1st round, 23rd overall) 2015: Thomas Novak, Nashville Predators (3rd round, 85th overall) 2014: Brandon Montour, Anaheim Ducks (2nd round, 55th overall) 2014: Mark Friedman, Philadelphia Flyers (3rd round, 86th overall) 2013: Ian McCoshen, Florida Panthers (2nd round, 31st overall) 2013: Eamon McAdam, New York Islanders (3rd round, 70th overall) 2013: Taylor Cammarata, New York Islanders (3rd round, 76th overall) 2013: Stephon Williams*, New York Islanders (4th round, 106th overall) 2013: Cal Petersen, Buffalo Sabres (5th round, 129th overall) 2013: Jake Jackson, San Jose Sharks (7th round, 201st overall) 2012: Brady Vail*, Montreal Canadiens (4th round, 94th overall) 2012: Vince Hinostroza, Chicago Blackhawks (6th round, 169th overall) 2012: Nick Ebert, Los Angeles Kings (7th round, 211th overall) 2010: Lee Moffie*, San Jose Sharks (7th round, 188th overall) 2009: Craig Smith, Nashville Predators (4th round, 98th overall) 2009: Patrick Wey, Washington Capitals (4th round, 115th overall) 2009: Jordan Samuels-Thomas, Atlanta Thrashers (7th round, 203rd overall) 2008: Nick Larson, Calgary Flames (4th round, 108th overall) 2007: John Lee, Florida Panthers (5th round, 131st overall) 2007: Josh Turnbull, Los Angeles Kings (5th round, 137th overall) 2007: Blake Kessel, New York Islanders (6th round, 166th overall) 2006: David Meckler*, Los Angeles Kings (5th round, 134th overall) 2005: Andrew Thomas*, Washington Capitals (4th round, 109th overall) 2005: Zach Bearson, Florida Panthers (7th round, 224th overall) 2003: Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks (7th round, 205th overall)

*drafted as alumni

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Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

09-25-15 7:00 PM Bloomington Waterloo 01-16-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Team USA

09-26-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Muskegon 01-22-16 7:05 PM Fargo Waterloo

10-03-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Fargo 01-23-16 7:05 PM Fargo Waterloo

10-10-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Waterloo 01-29-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux Falls

10-16-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Waterloo 01-30-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux Falls

10-17-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Waterloo 01-31-16 3:05 PM Sioux City Waterloo

10-18-15 3:05 PM Sioux City Waterloo 02-05-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Waterloo

10-24-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Omaha 02-06-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Madison

10-29-15 7:05 PM Tri-City Waterloo 02-12-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Waterloo

10-30-15 7:30 PM Tri-City Waterloo 02-13-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Lincoln

11-06-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Waterloo 02-14-16 3:05 PM Waterloo Sioux City

11-07-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Omaha 02-19-16 7:35 PM Dubuque Waterloo

11-13-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Bloomington 02-20-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Dubuque

11-14-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Lincoln 02-26-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux City

11-20-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Des Moines 02-27-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Waterloo

11-21-15 7:05 PM Omaha Waterloo 02-28-16 3:05 PM Waterloo Des Moines

11-25-15 4:05 PM Madison Waterloo 03-05-16 7:05 PM Omaha Waterloo

11-26-15 6:05 PM Waterloo Cedar Rapids 03-11-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Dubuque

11-28-15 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Waterloo 03-12-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux Falls

12-05-15 7:05 PM Dubuque Waterloo 03-17-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Waterloo

12-11-15 7:05 PM Waterloo Fargo 03-18-16 7:30 PM Chicago Waterloo

12-12-15 3:05 PM Waterloo Fargo 03-19-16 7:05 PM Dubuque Waterloo

12-18-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Waterloo 03-22-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Chicago

12-19-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Waterloo 03-25-16 7:05 PM Sioux City Waterloo

12-29-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Waterloo 03-26-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Green Bay

12-31-15 6:05 PM Waterloo Cedar Rapids 03-29-16 7:05 PM Des Moines Waterloo

01-02-16 7:05 PM Fargo Waterloo 04-01-16 7:05 PM Lincoln Waterloo

01-08-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Tri-City 04-02-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Sioux City

01-09-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Tri-City 04-08-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Cedar Rapids

01-15-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Team USA 04-09-16 7:05 PM Waterloo Dubuque

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 54 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Youngstown Phantoms

Media Contact: Wesley Uhler [email protected] o: (330) 746-5258 c: (330) 610-3042

Alumni Signed to NHL Deals: Jiri Sekac, Anaheim Ducks Kole Sherwood, Columbus Blue Jackets Scott Mayfield, New York Islanders Address: 229 East Front St., Youngstown, OH Matt O’Connor, Ottawa Senators Capacity: 3,500 Ownership: Troy & Aafke Andrej Sustr, Tampa Bay Lightning Loney, and Bruce Zoldan , Washington Capitals Recent NHL Draft youngstownphantoms.com Head Coach: John Wroblewski Picks: General Manager: Jason Koehler 2015: Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets (1st @YtownPhantoms Clark Cup Champions: None round, 17th overall) Anderson Cup Champions: 2015 youngstownphantoms 2015: Ryan Shea, Chicago Blackhawks (4th round, 121st overall) Front Office Youngstown Phantoms 2015: Chase Pearson, Detroit Red Wings 2015-16 Roster (4th round, 140th overall) 2015: Ryan Bednard, Florida Panthers Youngstown Phantoms Team Info (7th round, 206th overall) 2014: Maxim Letunov, St. Louis Blues History (2nd round, 52nd overall) 2014: Nathan Walker*, Washington Capitals (3rd round, 89th overall) 2014: J.J. Piccinich, Toronto Maple Leafs (4th round, 103rd overall) 2011: Scott Mayfield, New York Islanders (2nd round, 34th overall) Kyle Connor, Youngstown Phantoms (2012-15). 2011: Matthew Mahalak, Carolina The Youngstown Phantoms have seen over 100 Hurricanes (6th round, 163rd overall) players commit to NCAA Division I schools, and nine players drafted by NHL teams. In addition, *drafted as alumni notable alumni Andrej Sustr and Jiri Sekac have gone on to sign NHL contracts. The Phantoms are co-owned by Bruce Zoldan, and Tory and Aafke Loney. Loney played 12 years in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, New York Islanders and New York Rangers. Aafke is the Founder and President of Business & Education Connected, LLC. Zoldan is CEO of Phantom Fireworks, America’s largest fireworks company. Prior to 2009, the Phantoms were a member of the NAHL for six seasons.

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Schedule

DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM

9-26-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA 1-8-16 7:05 PM Green Bay Youngstown

10-2-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington 1-9-16 7:05 PM Madison Youngstown

10-3-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington 1-15-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Dubuque

10-10-15 8:30 PM Youngstown Chicago 1-16-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Dubuque

10-16-15 7:35 PM Dubuque Youngstown 1-18-16 2:00 PM Team USA Youngstown

10-17-15 7:05 PM Green Bay Youngstown 1-22-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

10-24-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Muskegon 1-23-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

10-30-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Youngstown 1-29-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Youngstown

10-31-15 7:05 PM Sioux Falls Youngstown 1-30-16 7:00 PM Cedar Rapids Youngstown

11-6-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Green Bay 2-5-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Tri-City

11-8-15 5:05 PM Youngstown Green Bay 2-6-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Tri-City

11-13-15 7:00 PM Team USA Youngstown 2-12-16 7:05 PM Fargo Youngstown

11-14-15 7:00 PM Chicago Youngstown 2-13-16 7:05 PM Fargo Youngstown

11-15-15 3:00 PM Chicago Youngstown 2-19-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Cedar Rapids

11-20-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Youngstown 2-21-16 3:05 PM Youngstown Cedar Rapids

11-21-15 7:05 PM Lincoln Youngstown 2-26-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington

11-25-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Muskegon 2-27-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Bloomington

11-27-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA 3-4-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Madison

12-2-15 10:00 AM Youngstown Muskegon 3-5-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Madison

12-4-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Des Moines 3-11-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

12-5-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Des Moines 3-12-16 7:00 PM Bloomington Youngstown

12-10-15 7:00 PM Chicago Youngstown 3-13-16 4:05 PM Madison Youngstown

12-11-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Youngstown 3-18-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Youngstown

12-12-15 7:05 PM Sioux City Youngstown 3-19-16 7:15 PM Muskegon Youngstown

12-18-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Waterloo 3-20-16 7:00 PM Team USA Youngstown

12-19-15 7:05 PM Youngstown Waterloo 3-26-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA

12-27-15 5:05 PM Dubuque Youngstown 4-1-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Omaha

12-29-15 7:15 PM Muskegon Youngstown 4-2-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Omaha

1-2-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Chicago 4-8-16 7:00 PM Team USA Youngstown

1-3-16 5:05 PM Youngstown Chicago 4-9-16 7:05 PM Youngstown Team USA

Note: Game times are HOME local time

USHL.COM 56 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

2014-15 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Roster:

Team East: Goalie, Ryan Larkin (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) 2015-16 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game: Goalie, Eric Schierhorn (Muskegon Lumberjacks) January 12, 2016 in omaha, ne Defenseman, Joe Cecconi (Muskegon Lumberjacks) Team West: Defenseman, Dennis Gilbert (Chicago Steel) Goalie, Ben Blacker (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Defenseman, Christian Wolanin (Muskegon Lumberjacks) Goalie, Chris Birdsall (Youngstown Phantoms) Defenseman, (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Defenseman, Joe Masonius (Team USA) Defenseman, Vili Saarijarvi (Green Bay Gamblers) Defenseman, Tory Dello (Tri-City Storm) Defenseman, Kris Myllari (Youngstown Phantoms Defenseman, Ethan Spaxman (Waterloo Black Hawks) Forward, Brent Gates Jr. (Green Bay Gamblers)* Defenseman, Bryce Hatten (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Forward, (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Defenseman, (Lincoln Stars) Forward, Seamus Malone (Dubuque Fighting Saints) Defenseman, Ryan Zuhlsdorf (Sioux City Musketeers) Forward, (Chicago Steel) Forward, Jake Henderson (Omaha Lancers) Forward, Cal Burke (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Forward, Michael Floodstrand (Team USA) Forward, Kevin Conley (Youngstown Phantoms) Forward, Brock Boeser (Waterloo Black Hawks) Forward, Mason Bergh (Chicago Steel) Forward, Cooper Marody (Sioux Falls Stampede) Forward, Jiri Fronk (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Forward, Matthew Freytag (Tri-City Storm) Forward, Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms) Forward, Thomas Novak (Waterloo Black Hawks) Forward, Adam Gaudette (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Forward, Robert Carpenter (Sioux City Musketeers) Forward, Tyler Sheehy (Waterloo Black Hawks) Forward, Denis Smirnov (Fargo Force) Forward, Chase Pearson (Youngstown Phantoms) Forward, Mikey Eyssimont (Fargo Force) Forward, Robby Jackson (Chicago Steel)* Forward, Nikita Pavlychev (Des Moines Buccaneers) Forward, Erik Foley (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders)* Forward, Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson (Omaha Lancers) Forward, Sam Miletic (Green Bay Gamblers) Forward, Chris Wilkie (Tri-City Storm)

Coach, Mark Carlson (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders) Coach, Jay Varady (Sioux City Musketeers)

*injured and did not play

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USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game NHL Draft Picks:

2015: Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets (1st round, 17th overall) 2015: Brock Boeser, Vancouver Canucks (1st round, 23rd overall) 2015: Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson, Boston Bruins (2nd round, 45th overall) 2015: Vili Saarijarvi, Detroit Red Wings (3rd round, 73rd overall) 2015: Erik Foley, Winnipeg Jets (3rd round, 78th overall) 2013: Luke Johnson, Chicago Blackhawks (5th round, 134th overall) 2015: Brent Gates Jr., Anaheim Ducks (3rd round, 80th overall) 2013: Michael Brodzinski, San Jose Sharks (5th round, 141st overall) 2015: Thomas Novak, Nashville Predators (3rd round, 85th overall) 2013: Blake Heinrich, Washington Capitals (5th round, 144th overall) 2015: Dennis Gilbert, Chicago Blackhawks (3rd round, 91st overall) 2013: Ben Storm, Colorado Avalanche (6th round, 153rd overall) 2015: Christian Wolanin, Ottawa Senators (4th round, 107th overall) 2013: Frederik Tiffels, Pittsburgh Penguins (6th round, 167th overall) 2015: Joe Cecconi, Dallas Stars (5th round, 133rd overall) 2013: Cameron Darcy, Tampa Bay Lightning (7th round, 185th overall) 2015: Chase Pearson, Detroit Red Wings (5th round, 140th overall) 2013: Peter Quenneville, Columbus Blue Jackets (7th round, 195th overall) 2015: Adam Gaudette, Vancouver Canucks (5th round, 149th overall) 2015: Ryan Zuhlsdorf, Tampa Bay Lightning (5th round, 150th overall) 2012: Zemgus Girgensons, Buffalo Sabres (1st round, 14th overall) 2015: Cooper Marody, Philadelphia Flyers (6th round, 158th overall) 2012: Michael Matheson, Florida Panthers (1st round, 23rd overall) 2015: Chris Wilkie, Florida Panthers (6th round, 162nd overall) 2012: Jordan Schmaltz, St. Louis Blues (1st round, 25th overall) 2015: Nikita Pavlychev, Pittsburgh Penguins (7th round, 197th overall) 2012: Ian McCoshen, Florida Panthers (2nd round, 31st overall) 2012: Jon Gillies, Calgary Flames (3rd round, 75th overall) 2013: Ian McCoshen, Florida Panthers (2nd round, 31st overall) 2012: Taylor Cammarata, New York Islanders (3rd round, 76th overall) 2013: Gustav Olofsson, Minnesota Wild (2nd round, 46th overall) 2012: Kevin Roy, Anaheim Ducks (4th round, 97th overall) 2013: Rinat Valiev, Toronto Maple Leafs (3rd round, 68th overall) 2012: Stephon Williams, New York Islanders (4th round, 106th overall) 2013: Eamon McAdam, New York Islanders (3rd round, 70th overall) 2012: Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes (4th round, 120th overall) 2013: John Hayden, Chicago Blackhawks (3rd round, 74th overall) 2012: Brian Cooper, Anaheim Ducks (5th round, 127th overall) 2013: Taylor Cammarata, New York Islanders (3rd round, 76th overall) 2012: Luke Johnson, Chicago Blackhawks (5th round, 134th overall) 2013: Jake Guentzel, Pittsburgh Penguins (3rd round, 77th overall) 2012: Robbie Baillargeon, Ottawa Senators (5th round, 136th overall) 2013: Nathan Walker, Washington Capitals (3rd round, 89th overall) 2012: Mike McKee, Detroit Red Wings (5th round, 140th overall) 2013: Michael Downing, Florida Panthers (4th round, 97th overall) 2012: Cliff Watson, San Jose Sharks (6th round, 168th overall) 2013: Tucker Poolman, Winnipeg Jets (5th round, 127th overall) 2012: Vince Hinostroza, Chicago Blackhawks (6th round, 169th overall) 2013: Cal Petersen, Buffalo Sabres (5th round, 129th overall) 2012: Matt DeBlouw, Calgary Flames (7th round, 186th overall)

Most Valuable Player Award: 2015: Kevin Conley (Team East) and Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson (Team West) 2013: Eamon McAdam (Team East) and John Hadyen (Team West) 2012: Robert Baillargeon (Team East) and (Team West)

USHL.COM 58 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE USHL All-Time Coaches

USHL Coaches since 1979

Name Team Name Team Name Team Rick Adduono Thunder Bay Flyers Cary Eades Dubuque Fighting Jim Hulton Tri-City Storm Saints, Sioux Falls Mike Aikens Omaha Lancers, Todd Huyber Rochester Mustangs Stampede Rochester Mustangs Chris Imes Chicago Steel Bob Ferguson Des Moines Dave Allison Des Moines Buccaneers, Sioux City Jim Johannson Twin Cities Vulcans Buccaneers Musketeers Chad Johnson Lincoln Stars Rob Andringa Madison Capitols Rick Fleming Omaha Lancers Steve Johnson Fargo Force, Fargo- Lou Angotti Rochester Mustangs Steve Freeman Dubuque Fighting Moorhead Bears, Frank Anzalone Rochester Mustangs, Saints Lincoln Stars Waterloo Black Hawks Jack Fritsche Ohio Jr. Bluejackets Shawn Jones Omaha Lancers Jeff Arf Waterloo Black Hawks Less Gall Omaha Lancers Todd Jones Thunder Bay Flyers Mark Austapina Dubuque Fighting Brian Gallagher Dubuque Fighting Kevin Jordison North Iowa Huskies Saints Saints, North Iowa Brian Kaufman Omaha Lancers Dan Austin Hennepin Nordiques Huskies, Tulsa Crude Mark Kaufman Rochester Mustangs, Jack Barzee Dubuque Fighting Jim Garvey Rochester Mustangs Sioux Falls Stampede Saints, Waterloo Black Ron Gay Indiana Ice Hawks Todd Knott Des Moines Don Granato Green Bay Gamblers, Buccaneers, Sioux City Indiana Ice Madison Capitols, Musketeers Dean Blias Fargo Force Team USA Scott Koberinski Fargo-Moorhead Ice Dean Grillo Indiana Ice Sharks, Waterloo Dan Boeser Chicago Steel Black Hawks Rob Grillo Waterloo Black Hawks Jack Bowkus Indiana Ice Todd Krygier Muskegon Mike Guentzel Des Moines Lumberjacks Lyle Bradley Sioux City Musketeers Buccaneers, Omaha Derek Lalonde Green Bay Gamblers Dave Bragnalo Thunder Bay Flyers Lancers, St. Paul Vulcans Mark Lambert Bloomington Jr. Stars Adam Brinker Dubuque Fighting Saints Dave Hakstol Sioux City Musketeers Jason Lammers Dubuque Fighting Saints Jeff Brown Indiana Ice John Hanna North Iowa Huskies Brett Larson Sioux City Musketeers Ed Bruneteau Omaha Lancers Ed Harding Tulsa Crude Mike Lazazzera Dubuque Fighting Mark Carlson Cedar Rapids Rob Harris Minneapolis Stars Saints RoughRiders Chris Hartsburg Lincoln Stars Bliss Littler Omaha Lancers, Curtis Carr Youngstown Phantoms Kevin Hartzell Bloomington Jr. Stars, Topeka ScareCrows, Minneapolis Stars, St. Tom Carroll Des Moines Tri-City Storm Buccaneers Paul Vulcans, Sioux Falls Stampede Dave Lohrei Sioux City Musketeers Fargo-Moorhead Ice Bob Mainhardt Youngstown Phantoms Sharks Mike Hastings Omaha Lancers John Marks Fargo Force Mark Ciernia Minneapolis Stars Josh Hauge Tri-City Storm Mark Mazzoleni Green Bay Gamblers Doug Colbon Thunder Bay Flyers Fargo Force Scott McConnell Chicago Steel Danton Cole NTDP Larry Hill Rochester Mustangs Jim McGroarty Lincoln Stars Kevin North Iowa Huskies, John Hill Dubuque Fighting Constantine Rochester Mustangs Saints Jim McKenzie Muskegon Lumberjacks Jon Cooper Green Bay Gamblers Jim Hillman Twin Cities Vulcans, Tri-City Storm George McPhee Waterloo Black Hawks Doc Delcastillo Rochester Mustangs Tarek Howard Fargo-Moorhead Ice Pat Mikesch Green Bay Gamblers Mike Dibble Madison Capitols Sharks Scott Mikesch Dubuque Fightings Brian Duffy Madison Capitols Steve Huglen Madison Capitols, Saints, Waterloo Black Iain Duncan Waterloo Black Hawks Rochester Mustangs Hawks

USHL.COM 59 2015 USHL MEDIA GUIDE Name Team Name Team Mario Minoletti Thunder Bay Flyers Dave Siciliano Sioux City Musketeers, Thunder Bay Flyers Paul Mitchell Thunder Bay Flyers Regg Simon Des Moines Jim Dubuque Fighting Buccaneers Montgomery Saints Charlie Skjodt Indiana Ice Jim Montroy Thunder Bay Flyers Barry Smith Waterloo Black Hawks Dave Morinville Omaha Lancers Ed Starkey Waterloo Black Hawks Bob Motzko North Iowa Huskies Luke Strand Madison Capitol, Sioux Bill Muckalt Tri-City Storm City Musketeers Scott Murphy Waterloo Black Hawks Madison Capitols Dan Muse Chicago Steel Hal Tearse Minneapolis Stars Steve Nelson North Iowa Huskies A.J. Toews Chicago Steel Wil Nichol Chicago Steel Jay Varady Sioux City Musketeers Anthony Noreen Youngstown Phantoms Jon Waibel Chicago Steel Tom O'Brien Green Bay Bobcats Kyle Wallack Indiana Ice P.K. O'Handley North Iowa Huskies, Tom Ward St. Paul Vulcans Waterloo Black Hawks Troy G. Ward Dubuque Fighting Mark Osiecki Green Bay Gamblers Saint, Madison Scott Owens Des Moines Capitols Buccaneers, Madison Gary Wenzel Thunder Bay Flyers Capitols, Sioux Falls Stampede Nick Whelihan Waterloo Black Hawks Jean-Paul Des Moines Jim Wiley Des Moines Parise Buccaneers Buccaneers Kevin Patrick Muskegon Dennis Williams Bloomington Thunder Lumberjacks Larry Wintoneak Thunder Bay Flyers Scott Pionk Waterloo Black Hawks John Youngstown Phantoms Steve Poapst Chicago Steel Wroblewski Ivan Prediger Des Moines Ken Yakel Waterloo Black Hawks Buccaneers Rick Zombo St. Louis Heartland Harry Ray Waterloo Black Hawks Eagles Steve Richmond Chicago Steel Jon Rogger Des Moines Buccaneers Steve Ross Rochester Mustangs Eric Rud Green Bay Gamblers Tom Rudrud Tri-City Storm Gary Sampson Rochester Mustangs Todd Sanden Dubuque Fighting Saints Drew Schoneck Tri-City Storm Mike Schwartz Sioux City Musketeers Len Semplice Madison Capitols Frank Serratore Omaha Lancers, Rochester Mustangs Matt Shaw Dubuque Fighting Saints

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