Five Wisconsin Natives Highlight Capitols 19 Picks in Phase II of USHL Draft
May 2, 2017 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Madison Capitols News Release
MADISON, WI - The Madison Capitols, a member of the United States Hockey League, picked 19 players - 12 forwards and seven defensemen - in Phase II of the 2017 USHL Draft on Tuesday.
The Capitols began Phase II of the Draft by picking Eden Prairie, Minnesota native defenseman Louis Roehl in the first round. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound blueliner was chosen fifth overall and recorded 34 points (4-30=34) and 36 penalty minutes in 57 games with the Minnesota Wilderness during the 2016-17 season. Roehl also appeared in three games with the USHL's Waterloo Black Hawks last season.
The Capitols completed their 45-man roster through 19-rounds of the Phase II Draft.
"We thought the draft went well; we were able to draft some guys we think will step right in and contribute right away," said Capitols Head Coach and General Manager Garrett Suter. "We are excited for all the guys we drafted and look forward to tryouts in June and next season."
Madison drafted five Wisconsin natives - forward Aaron Swanson of Sun Prairie in the seventh round, 104th overall; left wing Trey LaBarge of Hudson in the 10th round, 152nd overall; defenseman Alec Semandel of Waunakee in the 12th round, 184th overall; forward Jake Osiecki of Verona in the 15th round, 232nd overall; and forward Hunter Larsen of Waukesha in the 18th round, 280th overall.
Swanson, LaBarge, and Larsen played for the AAA Madison Capitols U18 this last season. Osiecki suited up for the AAA Madison Capitols U16 team, and is the son of University of Wisconsin-Madison men's hockey Associate Head Coach Mark Osiecki.
The Capitols drafted left wing Joseph Abate in the fourth round, 59th overall. The 6-foot-1.5, 180-pound native of Bloomingdale, IL, recorded 42 points (13-29=42) and 117 penalty minutes in 53 games with the Janesville Jets last season. Abate is committed to University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2018-19 season.
Madison Capitols Phase II 2017 USHL Draft Picks
Round one, fifth overall - defenseman Louis Roehl
Round two, 21st overall - center/right wing Cade Borchardt
Round three, 37th overall - defenseman Noah Ganske
Round four, 56th overall - center Ludwig Stenlund
Round four, 59th overall - left wing Joseph Abate - committed to University of Wisconsin
Round six, 90th overall - defenseman Cale List - committed to University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Round seven, 104th overall - forward Aaron Swanson
Round eight, 120th overall - forward Enrique Carballo
Round nine, 136th overall - left wing Brendan Walkom
Round 10, 152nd overall - left wing Trey LaBarge
Round 11, 168th overall - right wing Adam Hirsch
Round 12, 184th overall - defenseman Alec Semandel
Round 13, 200th overall - defenseman John Campomenosi - committed to Quinnipiac University
Round 14, 216th overall - left wing Zachary Schrock
Round 15, 232nd overall - forward Jake Osiecki
Round 16, 248th overall - defenseman Ryan Reid
Round 17, 264th overall - defenseman Luke Krys
Round 18, 280th overall - forward Hunter Larsen
Round 19, 296th overall - right wing Skylar Gutierrez
Season tickets, Flex Packs, and Group tickets for the 2017-18 season are now available! For more information, call the Capitols at (608) 257-CAPS or visit www.MADCAPSHOCKEY.com.
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