Phase Two of USHL Draft Now Complete
May 3, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Waterloo Black Hawks News Release
Waterloo, Iowa- The United States Hockey League Draft concluded on Tuesday with the Waterloo Black Hawks selecting 18 prospects from around the world.
The 2016 Hawks draft class included four Canadians, one Swede, and a forward from Japan (who spent last winter playing in Czech Republic). By position, the group included ten forward, five defensemen, and three goaltenders. Three players currently attend Shattuck-St. Mary's School in Faribault, Minnesota.
Waterloo's first selection was forward Jordan Kawaguchi. The 2015/16 captain of the Chilliwack Chiefs tied for the British Columbia Hockey League playoff scoring lead with 24 points in 20 games. During the regular season, Kawaguchi turned in 83 points during 56 appearances.
The Black Hawks complete list of selections from Tuesday is below:
Rd./Ov. Pick Player Pos. Prior Team
3/45 Jordan Kawaguchi F Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
5/74 Mitchell Martan F St. Andrew's College HS (Ont.)
5/81 Dylan Samberg D Hermantown (MN) HS
6/92 Chase Pilawski D Detroit Little Caesars U16
7/112 Lucas Bahn D Skipjacks U16
8/128 Caleb Rule F Shattuck-St. Mary's U16
9/144 Emil Ohrvall F Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep
10/155 Jackson Cates F Stillwater Area (MN) HS
10/156 Logan Jenuwine F Romeo (MI) HS
10/163 Colton Point G Carleton Place Canadians
11/176 Trey LaBarge F Hudson (WI) HS
12/192 Ivan Fedotov G Nizhnekamsk Reaktor (MHL)
13/208 Joseph Kinsella D Jersey Hitmen (USPHL)
14/224 Tyler Wall G Leamington Flyers (GOJHL)
15/240 Yuki Miura F Kladno Jr (Czech U20)
16/256 Ryan Haag F Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U16
17/272 Bobby Trivigno F Shattuck-St. Mary's U16
18/288 Peter Tabor D Edina (MN) HS
The Hawks also selected ten players born in 2000 on Monday evening during Phase One of the draft. In Phase Two, generally older players were chosen from any birth year between 1996 and 2000. While Phase One selections may not appear immediately in the USHL during the season after they are chosen, Phase Two picks are often skaters who will compete for roster spots immediately.
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- Draft Wrap-Up - Green Bay Gamblers
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- Stars Select 20 Players in Phase II Draft - Lincoln Stars
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- Lumberjacks Complete USHL Draft Following 23 Phase Two Picks - Muskegon Lumberjacks
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- Storm Completes Phase II of 2016 USHL Draft, Taking High-End Talent at the Top - Tri-City Storm
- Storm Selects Charlie Kelleher in First Round of 2016 Phase II USHL Draft - Tri-City Storm
- Stars Select 11 Players in Phase I Draft - Lincoln Stars
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