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Saints Build for Future During Phase 2 of USHL Draft

May 6, 2014 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


DUBUQUE, IA- The Dubuque Fighting Saints took a big step towards building its roster for the 2014-2015 season and beyond. Dubuque selected 23 players during Tuesday's Phase 2 of the 2014 USHL Draft, including 12 defenseman, nine forwards, and two goaltenders. Among the Fighting Saints draft choices were several NHL prospects as well as numerous players committed to NCAA schools.

Dubuque's first selection was Willy Lagesson, a 6-foot-2, 196-pound defenseman from Sweden. Lagesson skated last season for Frolunda J20 squad. In 44 games, he registered eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points. The 1996 born player was ranked the 18th best European skater by NHL Central Scouting for the 2014 NHL Draft.

Dubuque continued to bolster the blue line by taking Wyatt Ege in the 2nd Round. The Elk River, Minnesota native had 20 points for Faribanks of the NAHL this past season.

In the 3rd Round, Dubuque took big forward Beau Starrett from the South Shore Kings. Standing at 6-foot-5, Starett had 11 goals and 36 assists this past season. He is committed to Cornell University, and is an NHL Draft prospect, as he was ranked 79th overall among North American skaters.

The Saints 4th Round selection was David Cotton, a 1997 born player who is committed to Boston College. He spent the past season at Cushing Academy Prep School and is a native of Parker, Texas. Cotton had 49 points in only 31 games this past season.

A complete list of Dubuque's draft choice for Phase 2 of the USHL Draft, is below.

Round 1

11th-William Lagesson

Defense, 6-2, 196 lbs, Frolunda J20

Round 2

29th-Wyatt Ege

Defense, 5-11, 160 lbs, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Round 3

48th-Beau Starrett

Forward, 6-4, 185 lbs, South Shore Kings

Round 4

61st-David Cotton

Forward, 6-2, 188 lbs, Cushing Academy Prep School

Round 5

84th-Nate Colwell

Forward, 6-2, 175 lbs, Kenai River Brown Bears

85th-Johan Steen

Defense, 6-1, 185 lbs, Lone Star Brahmas

Round 9

146th-Andrew Kerr

Defense, 5-10, 185 lbs, Wichita Falls Wildcats

Round 10

162nd-Timothy (TJ) Black

Goalie, 5-9, 165 lbs, Lone Star Brahmas

Round 11

178th-Ryan Swanson

Defense, 6-2 180 lbs, Holy Family Catholic

Round 12

184th-Danian Chrcek

Defense, 5-11, 190 lbs, Salmon Arm A0

194th-Keegan Mantaro

Defense, 5-7, 163 lbs, Colorado Thunderbirds Minor Midget

Round 13

206th-Garrett Nieto

Goalie, 6-2, 210, LA Jr. Kings Minor Midget

210th-Ryan Stevens

Forward, 6-3, 195 lbs, Amarillo Bulls

Round 14

226th-Michael O'Leary

Forward, 6-1, 160 lbs, Salisbury Prep School

Round 15

242nd-Zach Solow

Forward, 5-9, 180 lbs, St. Louis Blues Minor Midget

Round 16

258th-Derek Olmschenk

Defense, 6-4, 220 lbs, Cretin-Derham Hall High School

Round 17

274th-Martan Yelle

Forward, 5-9, 157 lbs, Chicago Mission Minor Midget

Round 18

290th-Sasha Larocque

Defense, 6-0, 205 lbs, Grande Prairie Storm

Round 19

306th-Warren Foegele

Forward, 6-1, 182 lbs, St. Andrew's College High School

Round 20

322nd-Justin Sadler

Defense, 6-4, 205 lbs, Upper Canada College High School

Round 21

338th-Adam Durkee

Forward, 5-11, 188 lbs, Fort McMurray Oil Barons

Round 22

354th-Artyom Alyaev

Defense, 5-8, 176 lbs, Nizhny Novgorod Chaika

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