Fighting Saints Complete Phase I of USHL Draft

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Fighting Saints Complete Phase I of USHL Draft

May 5, 2025 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


DUBUQUE, IA - The Fighting Saints selected 15 players in the USHL Phase I Draft on Monday.

Dubuque opened the draft by trading up to select forward Colin Grubb with the eighth pick in the First Round. Dubuque sent the 13th pick and a fourth-round pick to Sioux City for the eighth pick and a seventh-round selection.

Each of the Saints' first six picks were forwards in the Phase I Draft, before selecting Leland Dulac in the sixth round.

The Fighting Saints drafted twin brothers Peyton and Benjamin Collins in the ninth and 11th rounds out of the Nashville Jr. Predators program.

Below is a summary of all of Dubuque's Phase I selections:

Round 1, Pick 8

Colin Grubb

Forward, 5-10, 165 lbs, Minot, ND, April 4, 2009

2024-25 Team: Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 54 games, 16 Goals, 40 Assists, 56 Points

Quote: "Colin is a 200-foot center on the National Championship 16U team that I saw a lot personally. We're really excited to get him. He's a natural leader and winner who will fit in great in Dubuque." - Trevor Edwards, General Manager

Round 2, Pick 28

Jack Larkin

Forward, 5-10, 150 lbs, Fargo, ND, Nov. 13, 2009

2024-25 Team: Northstar Christian Academy 16U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 55 games, 29 Goals, 34 Assists, 63 Points

Quote: "Larkin is a 200-foot forward with a very, very high work-ethic. He's skilled and was an absolute menace at the U16-level." - Dan Schrader, Director of Scouting

Round 3, Pick 43

Drew Larioza

Forward, 5-11, 170 lbs, San Jose, CA, Jan. 22, 2009

2024-25 Team: Culver Military Academy 16U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 47 Games, 19 Goals, 36 Assists, 55 Points

Quote: "Drew is a well-rounded player who transitioned well to the U16-level right off the hop. He is a good kid who comes from a great program with a lot of discipline and we're excited to have him." - Andrew Weiss, Director of Player Personnel

Round 4, Pick 51

Joseph Covelluzzi

Forward, 5-10, 165 lbs, Wakefield, MA, Jan. 30, 2009

2024-25 Team: Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)

2024-25 Stats: 25 Games, 18 Goals, 12 Assists, 30 Points

Quote: "Joseph is a skilled winger with a great work-ethic who always has a knack for showing up in big moments and scoring big goals." - Pete Judge, Scout

Round 4, Pick 55

Cameron Haye

Forward, 5-10, 181 lbs, St. Johns, NL, CAN, Jan. 26, 2009

2024-25 Team: South Kent School 15U AAA/16U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 15U - 55 Games, 38 Goals, 43 Assists, 81 Points / 16U - 12 Games, 2 Goals, 3 Assists, 5 Points

Quote: "Cameron is a really smart two-way forward with a big shot. His details are excellent and he makes his teammates better." - Pete Judge, Scout

Round 5, Pick 73

David Blasiak

Forward, 5-10, 184 lbs, Roselle, IL, Jan. 7, 2009

2024-25 Team: Chicago Reapers 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 74 Games, 26 Goals, 48 Assists, 74 Points

Quote: "David is a highly-competitive forward coming off of a big season with the Chicago Reapers and we're excited to add him to our future plans." - Trevor Edwards, General Manager

Round 6, Pick 88

Leland Dulac

Defense, 5-7, 141 lbs, Lawndale, CA, Dec. 15, 2009

2024-25 Team: Seacoast Performance Academy 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 55 Games, 12 Goals, 44 Assists, 56 Points

Quote: "Leland is an undersized, but incredibly intelligent defenseman. He can run a power play and defends at a high level." - Pete Judge, Scout

Round 7, Pick 98

Colin Varady

Forward, 5-4, 115 lbs, O'Fallon, IL, Aug. 11, 2009

2024-25 Team: St. Louis Blues 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 16 Games, 9 Goals, 6 Assists, 15 Points

Quote: "Colin is a really intelligent, competitive forward. We love his upside. He is just a pure hockey player." - Trevor Edwards, General Manager

Round 7, Pick 103

AJ Haas

Defense, 5-11, 179 lbs, Libertyville, IL, Aug. 19, 2009

2024-25 Team: Chicago Reapers 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 74 Games, 5 Goals, 44 Assists, 49 Points

Quote: "AJ was an integral part of Chicago being a top-team in the country this year. Really complementary player, but can really hold his own. He's a well-rounded defenseman already and I think he has good upside as well." - Andrew Weiss, Director of Player Personnel

Round 8, Pick 118

Louis Gugliuzza

Forward, 6-2, 190 lbs, Buffalo, NY, Dec. 26, 2009

2024-25 Team: Buffalo Jr. Sabres 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 34 Games, 14 Goals, 19 Assists, 33 points

Quote: "He is a big-bodied forward with a late birthday. He missed some time with injury, but we think he's just beginning to scratch the surface." - Dan Shrader, Director of Scouting

Round 9, Pick 133

Peyton Collins

Forward, 5-11, 146 lbs, Franklin, TN, April. 21, 2009

2024-25 Team: Nashville Jr. Predators 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 58 Games, 32 Goals, 46 Assists, 78 Points

Quote: "We saw Peyton the first time in-person in Detroit and he really stood out to us as a player that plays a Saints style of hockey. He is a player that has some polish already to his game with a really good motor and well-rounded skillset." - Andrew Weiss, Director of Player Personnel

Round 11, Pick 163

Benjamin Collins

Forward, 6-0, 150 lbs, Franklin, TN, April. 21, 2009

2024-25 Team: Nashville Jr. Predators 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 56 Games, 28 Goals, 45 Assists, 73 Points

Quote: "Fairly similar to Peyton, but Benjamin is a center. They have natural chemistry together and we're excited about them potentially playing together here in Dubuque." - Andrew Weiss, Director of Player Personnel

Round 12, Pick 178

Spartak Chukreyev

Defense, 6-0, 165 lbs, Astana, KAZ, Nov. 13, 2009

2024-25 Team: Boston Hockey Academy 16U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 63 Games, 9 Goals, 29 Assists, 38 Points

Quote: "He is a really smooth-skating, two-way defenseman and really thinks the game well. He can create from the backend and run a power play." - Pete Judge, Scout

Round 13, Pick 193

Tyler Cooper

Forward, 5-10, 158 lbs, Lake Forest, IL, Dec. 6, 2009

2024-25 Team: Chicago Reapers 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 74 Games, 61 Goals, 63 Assists, 124 Points

Quote: "He is an elite scorer and playmaker on one of the best teams in the country." - Trevor Edwards, General Manager.

Round 14, Pick 207

William Sorenson

Forward, 5-9, 154 lbs, Chicago, IL, May. 29, 2009

2024-25 Team: Chicago Mission 15U AAA

2024-25 Stats: 69 Games, 17 Goals, 41 Assists, 58 Points

Quote: "He was one of the leaders on the Chicago Mission team and a player that his teammates really valued playing with as he makes them better." - Trevor Edwards, General Manager

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