Buccaneers Select 18 in Entry Draft
Published on May 22, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release
Urbandale (IA) The foundation for head coach Jon Rogger's first Des Moines Buccaneers' roster was set on Tuesday night when the team selected 18 players as part of the United States Hockey League's annual Entry Draft. All players with junior hockey eligibility were part of the selection pool with every USHL team making enough selections to bring their protected roster to 30.
The players drafted on Tuesday will join those who were selected in the Future's Draft on May 1st along with returning veterans and free agent invitees at the Buccaneers' tryout camp June 14-17 at Buccaneer Arena. After that weekend, Rogger and his coaching staff will select players to invite to training camp beginning in September where the final roster will ultimately be selected before the season opener September 28th.
Rogger, who will be in his first season as head coach of the Buccaneers, was present in Des Moines for the draft despite still serving as an assistant for the Green Bay Gamblers who play a decisive fifth game in the Clark Cup Finals Wednesday night. After driving from Wisconsin on Monday, Rogger left shortly after the draft to return to Green Bay in preparation for the series finale. The USHL Futures
Buccaneers' Selections
First Selection (18th overall) - Nick Ellis Goaltender 6'0, 180 Jan. 18, 1994
Millersville, MD, Pomfret School (New England Prep)
Committed to Providence College
Second Selection (33rd overall) Nolan Valleau Forward 6'2, 175 Nov. 15, 1992
Novi, MI, Port Huron Fighting Falcons (NAHL)
Third Selection (60th overall) Jack Jenkins Forward 5'10, 165 Jul. 11, 1995
Lake Bluff, ILL Chicago Young Americans Major Midget
Fourth Selection (78th overall) Michael Marnell Forward 5'9, 150 May 8, 1995
Huntington Station, NY, Long Island Royals U16
Fifth Selection (108th overall) Tyler Dorantes Defense 6'2, 175 Apr. 7, 1995
Waterford, MI Compuware Major Midget
Sixth Selection (123rd overall) Josh Couturier Defense 6'2, 170 Mar. 3, 1995
Newbury, MA Boston Bruins Junior B
Seventh Selection (138th overall) William Christopoulos Goalie 6'1, 175 Feb. 1, 1994
Raleigh, NC Chicago Young Americans Major Midget
Eighth Selection (153rd overall) Max Birkinbine Forward 5'10, 170 Jan. 15, 1993
White Bear Lake, MN Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
Ninth Selection (168th overall) Tyler Andrew Forward 6'5, 190 Apr. 22, 1994
Bethel Park, PA Colorado Thunderbirds Major Midget
10th Selection (183rd overall) William Clark Forward 6'5, 220 Jan. 27, 1993
Dallas, TX Dallas Stars AAA Midgets
11th Selection (198th overall) Drew Grillo-Callin Forward 6'0, 160 Apr. 5, 1995
Middleton, WI Milwaukee Jr. Admirals Major Midget
12th Selection (228th overall) Jordan Larson Forward 5'9, 165 May 13, 1995
Fort Frances, ONT Fort Frances Lakers
13th Selection (243rd overall) Ryan Galt Forward 5'9, 155 Jun. 15, 1995
Omaha, NE Russell Stover Major Midget
14th Selection (258th overall) Conor O'Neil Forward 6'1, 180 Jun. 10, 1994
Hummelstown, PA New Jersey Rockets
15th Selection (273th overall) Trevor Heuser Defense 5'9, 165 Jan. 15, 1996
Farmingdale, NJ New Jersey Jr. Titans U16
16th Selection (288th overall) Luke Shiplo Defense 5'8, 150 May 13, 1995
Oakville, ONT Toronto Lakeshore Patriots
17th Selection (303rd overall) Austin Plevy Forward 5'9, 145 Nov. 14, 1994
Langley, BC Langley Rivermen
18th Selection (318rd overall) Benjamin Israel Defense 5'9, 170 Mar. 31, 1994
Bloomfield Hills, MI Honeybaked Ham Major Midget
The Des Moines Buccaneers are preparing for their 33rd consecutive season in the United States Hockey League beginning in the Fall of 2012. Since 1980, the Buccaneers have produced hundreds of NCAA Division I players and dozens of professional alumni. Season Ticket Packages and Corporate Partnership information for the 2011-2012 season is available by calling (515) 278-2827.
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