Ice Stack Forwards in 2012 USHL Entry Draft
Published on May 22, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Indiana Ice News Release
INDIANAPOLIS - With some of the top offensive firepower departing the roster, the Indiana Ice replenished their roster by selecting forwards with their first seven selections in the 2012 USHL Entry Draft.
Overall, Indy picked ten forwards, two defensemen and a goaltender. The Ice also acquired Muskegon Lumberjacks defenseman Alex Smith for two draft picks. Smith spent the 2011-2012 season with Muskegon, appearing in 47 games and recording 15 points (2G, 13A) for the "Jacks."
Indy's first pick in the draft went to Charlie Sampair from Hill-Murray High School in Minnesota and is a recent commit to the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The Ice went to the East coast for their next six picks, including Maine prospect Brian Morgan (2nd round, 29th overall) and Johnstown, PA native Zach Aman from Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep.
Other key additions include Cameron Askew (St. Sebastian's), one of the top 1997 birthyear forwards in the country, and Swedish-born goaltender Mattias Soderqvist.
"I think we did a good job in fulfilling our needs for next year at forward as well as the other positions," said Ice Assistant Coach Matt Plante. "I'm very pleased with some of the picks we made for the future all around."
The Ice also picked up several college prospects in Sam Kurker (Boston University), Dylan Shapiro (UMass-Lowell) and Austin Kosack (Canisius). Indy also went local in selecting Indiana Jr. Ice defenseman Grant Hutton in the draft.
"With our picks in the Entry Draft and the Futures Draft, we have put together a solid foundation for not only next year, but for years to come here in Indy," Plante said.
2012 USHL ENTRY DRAFT SELECTIONS
Charlie Sampair-F, Hill-Murray (MN)
Brian Morgan-F, NH Monarchs (Empire)
Zack Aman-F, Shattuck-St. Mary's (MN)
Cameron Askew-F, St. Sebastian's (MA)
Dylan Shapiro-F, Rochester Stars (Tier 1)
David Powlowski-F Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL)
Sam Kurker-F, St. John's (MA)
Austin Kosack-D, Burlington (CCHL)
Mattias Soderqvist-G, Sweden
Alex Smith-D, Muskegon-USHL (TRADE)
Sebastian Weberg -F, Shattuck-St. Mary's
Austin Swingle-F, St. Cloud Cathedral (MN)
Grant Hutton-D, Indiana Jr. Ice (HPHL)
Laythe Jadallah-F The Gunnary (CT)
The Indiana Ice is now taking deposits for 2012-2013 season ticket packages. Call the Ice office at 317-925-4423 or visit www.indianaice.com.
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