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90 Former USHL Players on NHL Rosters for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

April 20, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release


A total of 90 USHL graduates are listed on the rosters of NHL teams competing for the 2023 Stanley Cup.

All 16 teams vying for the Cup feature at least one USHL graduate on their playoff roster. Winnipeg has the most with nine and is followed by the New York Rangers with eight. Three teams have seven in Boston, Minnesota and Seattle.

NHL head coaches in the Stanley Cup playoffs with USHL ties include Jim Montgomery (Boston Bruins), Dave Hakstol (Seattle Kraken) and Jon Cooper (Tampa Bay Lightning).

Here's the listing of USHL players by NHL team:

BOSTON BRUINS

Connor Clifton (Defenseman, NTDP, 2011-13), Derek Forbort (Defenseman, NTDP, 2009-10), Trent Frederic (Forward, NTDP, 2014-16), A.J. Greer (Forward, Des Moines, 2013-14), Matt Grzelcyk (Defenseman, NTDP, 2010-12), Jeremy Swayman (Goaltender, Sioux Falls, 2016-17), Charlie McAvoy (Defenseman, NTDP, 2013-15)

CAROLINA HURRICANES

Jack Drury (Forward, Waterloo, 2016-18), Brady Skjei (Defenseman, NTDP, 2010-12), Jaccob Slavin (Defenseman, Chicago, 2010-13), Paul Stastny (Forward, River City, 2002-04), Andrei Svechnikov (Forward, Muskegon, 2016-17), Max Pacioretty (Forward, Sioux City, 2006-07)

COLORADO AVALANCHE

J.T. Compher (Forward, NTDP, 2011-13), Keith Kinkaid (Goaltender, Des Moines, 2007-08), Ben Meyers (Forward, Fargo, 2016-19), Matt Nieto (Forward, NTDP, 2009-10), Logan O'Connor (Forward, Sioux Falls, 2013-15)

DALLAS STARS

Jake Oettinger (Goaltender, NTDP, 2014-16), Matthew Murray (Goaltender, Fargo, 2016-17), Joe Pavelski (Forward, Waterloo, 2002-04), Ryan Suter (Defenseman, Madison Owner, 2013-SA), Riley Tufte (Forward, Fargo, 2014-16)

EDMONTON OILERS

Jack Campbell (Goaltender, NTDP, 2009-10)

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)

LOS ANGELES KINGS

Mikey Anderson (Defenseman, Waterloo, 2015-17), Alex Iafallo (Forward, Fargo, 2011-13), Pheonix Copley (Goaltender, Tri-City & Des Moines, 2011-12), Blake Lizotte (Forward, Fargo, 2015-17), Trevor Moore (Forward, Tri-City, 2011-13), Matt Roy (Defenseman, Indiana, 2012-14)

MINNESOTA WILD

Matt Boldy (Forward, NTDP, 2017-19), Brandon Duhaime (Forward, Chicago & Tri-City, 2015-16), Brock Faber (Defense, NTDP 2018-20), Alex Goligoski (D, River City & Sioux Falls, 2002-04), Ryan Hartman (Forward, NTDP, 2010-12), Jon Merrill (Defenseman, NTDP, 2009-10), Sammy Walker (Forward, Lincoln & Sioux City, 2016-18)

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

Erik Haula (Forward, Omaha, 2009-10), Jack Hughes (Forward, NTDP, 2017-19), Luke Hughes (Defenseman, NTDP, 2019-21), John Marino (Defenseman, Tri-City, 2015-16), Akira Schmid (Goaltender, Omaha & Sioux City, 2018-21)

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Hudson Fasching (Forward, NTDP, 2011-13), Anders Lee (Forward, Green Bay, 2009-10), Scott Mayfield (Defenseman, Youngstown, 2009-11), Oliver Wahlstrom (Forward, NTDP, 2016-18)

NEW YORK RANGERS

Jonny Brodzinski (Forward, Fargo, 2010-11), Ryan Carpenter (Forward, Sioux City, 2009-11), Adam Fox (Defenseman, NTDP, 2014-16), Zac Jones (Defenseman, Tri-City, 2018-19), Ryan Lindgren (Defenseman, NTDP, 2014-16), K'Andre Miller (Defenseman, NTDP, 2016-18)

Tyler Motte (Forward, NTDP, 2011-13), Jacob Trouba (Defenseman, NTDP, 2010-12)

SEATTLE KRAKEN

Matty Beniers (Forward, NTDP, 2018-20), Will Borgen (Defenseman, Omaha, 2014-15), Joey Daccord (Goaltender, Muskegon, 2015-16), Ryan Donato (Forward, Omaha, 2014-15), John Hayden (Forward, NTDP, 2011-13), Jamie Oleksiak (D, Chicago & Sioux Falls, 2008-10), Jaden Schwartz (Forward, Tri-City, 2009-10)

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Ross Colton (Forward, Cedar Rapids, 2014-16), Michael Essimont (F, Fargo & Sioux Falls, 2012-15), Cal Foote (Defenseman, Omaha, 2014-15), Cole Koepke (Forward, Sioux City, 2016-18), Nick Perbix (Defense, Omaha, 2017-18)

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Zach Aston-Reese (F, Des Moines & Lincoln, 2010-13), Justin Holl (Defenseman, Omaha, 2009-10), Auston Matthews (Forward, NTDP, 2013-15), Jake McCabe (Defense, NTDP, 2009-11), Joseph Woll (Goaltender, NTDP, 2014-16)

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

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

WINNIPEG JETS

Mason Appleton (Forward, Tri-City, 2014-15), Morgan Barron (Forward, Sioux City, 2016-17), Kyle Connor (Forward, Youngstown, 2012-15), Sam Gagner (Forward, Sioux City, 2005-06), Karson Kuhlman (Forward, Dubuque, 2011-14), Neal Pionk (Defenseman, Sioux City, 2012-15), Dylan Samberg (Defenseman, Waterloo, 2016-17), Nate Schmidt (Defenseman, Fargo, 2009-10), Blake Wheeler (Forward, Green Bay, 2004-05)

Coaching Staffs

Boston Bruins

Jim Montgomery, Head Coach - Dubuque Fighting Saints: General Manager & Head Coach (2010-13); John Gruden, Assistant Coach (USA Hockey NTDP: Assistant Coach (2011-15).

Edmonton Oilers

Mark Stuart, Assistant Coach - Rochester Mustangs: Player (1999-00) - USA Hockey NTDP: Player (2001-02).

New Jersey Devils

Dave Rogalski, Goaltending Coach - Sioux Falls Stampede: Goaltending Consultant (2016-18).

Seattle Kraken

Dave Hakstol, Head Coach - Sioux City Musketeers: General Manager (1999-00), Head Coach (1996-00); Steve Briere, Goaltending Coach - Omaha Lancers: Goaltending Coach (2009-10), Player (1996-97) - Sioux City Musketeers: Player (1996-97).

Tampa Bay Lightning

Jon Cooper, Head Coach - Green Bay Gamblers: General Manager & Head Coach (2008-10); Jeff Blashill, Assistant Coach - Indiana Ice: General Manager & Head Coach (2008- 10).

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