USHL Madison Capitols

12-6-17 O'Reilly Named to USHL/NHL Top Prospect Game

Published on December 13, 2017 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Madison Capitols News Release


MADISON, WI - Madison Capitols right wing Ryan O'Reilly was named to the 2018 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, which will take place at the Viaero Center in Kearney, Nebraska, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

The United States Hockey League and NHL Central Scouting announced the 40-man roster on Wednesday morning. The selection process for players competing in the game was completed in cooperation with NHL general managers and scouts, NHL Central Scouting, and USHL general managers. All 40 players chosen are eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft.

O'Reilly, 17, leads the Capitols with 11 goals in 17 games, and is tied for second place on the team with 12 points (11-1=12). The 6-foot-1, 205-pound native of Dallas, Texas, leads USHL rookie goal scorers with 11 tallies, and his 12 points are ranked fourth among USHL rookies. O'Reilly is committed to University of Denver.

The 40 players have been split into two teams - Team East and Team West - for the 2018 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, representing a split of players competing in the USHL's Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Des Moines Buccaneers forward Braden Costello has been assigned to Team East despite playing in the Western Conference.

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