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10 Former USHL Players Remain in Quest for Stanley Cup

May 31, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release

With two teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 10 former United States Hockey League players are still in the race for hockey's Holy Grail.

The United States Hockey League (USHL) will have an alumnus raise the Stanley Cup for the 20th-straight season at the conclusion of the 2023 playoffs with this year's final featuring the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights. Both teams are vying for their first Stanley Cup.

At least one USHL alumnus has lifted the Stanley Cup in 24 seasons dating back to 1989 when defenseman Gary Suter (Dubuque Fighting Saints, 1981-83) accomplished the feat with the Calgary Flames.

Here's the listing of USHL players who will play in this year's Stanley Cup Final:

FLORIDA PANTHERS

Spencer Knight (Goaltender, NTDP, 2017-19), Ryan Lomberg (Forward, Muskegon, 2011-12), Alex Lyon (Goaltender, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, 2010-13), Brandon Montour (Defenseman, Waterloo, 2013-15), Matthew Tkachuk (Forward, NTDP, 2013-15), Colin White (Forward, NTDP, 2013-15).

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Brandon Brisson (Forward, Green Bay & Chicago, 2018-20), Paul Cotter (Forward, Lincoln, 2017-18), Jack Eichel (Forward, NTDP, 2012-14), Alec Martinez (Defenseman, Cedar Rapids, 2004-05).

Stanley Cup Final Schedule

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Florida Panthers

Sat., June 3: Panthers at Golden Knights; TNT, TBS

Mon., June 5: Panthers at Golden Knights; TNT, TBS

Thu., June 8: Golden Knights at Panthers; TNT, TBS

Sat., June 10: Golden Knights at Panthers; TNT, TBS

*Tue., June 13: Panthers at Golden Knights; TNT

*Fri., June 16: Golden Knights at Panthers; TNT, TBS

*Mon., June 19: Panthers at Golden Knights; TNT, TBS

* = If necessary

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