Storm Captain Named USHL All-Star
February 18, 2011 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tri-City Storm News Release
CHICAGO ΓΆΒ€" The United States Hockey League today announced the midseason CCM All-Star selections for the Eastern and Western Conference.
A total of 44 players ΓΆΒ€" 22 from the Eastern and 22 from the Western ΓΆΒ€" were chosen based on a vote by USHL coaches and general managers. The CCM All-Star rosters for each conference are made up of 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders.
"The USHL's CCM All-Star Awards represent one of the most prestigious midseason honors a junior-age player in North America can receive," said USHL Commissioner Skip Prince. "These rising stars exemplify what's special about the USHL and USA Hockey's development model. Five of this year's selections are already NHL draft choices, and several more will be drafted in June. Nearly all of the selections already has an NCAA Division I scholarship commitment, and they're going to 24 universities in all five of the collegiate hockey conferences. They're the best, representing the best, and this office and CCM are proud to salute them."
Four players were named USHL All-Stars for the second straight season. Omaha Lancers forward Seth Ambroz, Des Moines Buccaneers defenseman Austin Coldwell, and Indiana Ice defenseman Nick Mattson all competed in the 2010 USHL All-Star Game while Team USA forward Rocco Grimaldi was named but unable to participate in the event.
The Green Bay Gamblers, who currently have the best record in the USHL (30-10-2), lead the way with five All-Star selections while the Indiana Ice and the Dubuque Fighting Saints also each placed five players among the selections.
The USHL All-Star Game is absent from the schedule this season as the League is exploring options to develop an format that will build off the success of prior games and provide an improved experience for fans, scouts, and media.
2011 USHL All-Star Rosters
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Defensemen: Nolan Zajac (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders), Aaron Harstad (Green Bay Gamblers), Nick Mattson (Indiana Ice), Alexx Privitera (Muskegon Lumberjacks), Jacob Trouba (Team USA), Andrew Panzarella (Waterloo Black Hawks), Scott Mayfield (Youngstown Phantoms)
Forwards: Cason Hohmann (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders), Jayson Megna (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders), Austin Czarnik (Green Bay Gamblers), William Kessel (Green Bay Gamblers), Jean-Paul LaFontaine (Green Bay Gamblers), Blake Coleman (Indiana Ice), Brian Ferlin (Indiana Ice), Peter Schneider (Indiana Ice), Daniil Tarasov (Indiana Ice), Matt Berry (Muskegon Lumberjacks), Ryan Misiak (Muskegon Lumberjacks), Rocco Grimaldi (Team USA), Cody Strang (Youngstown Phantoms)
Goaltenders: Brady Hjelle (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders), Ryan McKay (Green Bay Gamblers)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Defensemen: Austin Coldwell (Des Moines Buccaneers), Joakim Ryan (Dubuque Fighting Saints), Brian Cooper (Fargo Force), Matt Prapavessis (Lincoln Stars), Ben Marshall (Omaha Lancers), Jordan Schmaltz (Sioux City Musketeers), Rick Pinkston (Tri-City Storm)
Forwards: Cal Decowski (Des Moines Buccaneers), John Gaudreau (Dubuque Fighting Saints), Zemgus Girgensons (Dubuque Fighting Saints), Vinny Saponari (Dubuque Fighting Saints), Tanner Kero (Fargo Force), Jimmy Mullin (Fargo Force), Ryan Dzingel (Lincoln Stars), John McCarron (Lincoln Stars), Seth Ambroz (Omaha Lancers), Nick Oddo (Omaha Lancers), Caleb Herbert (Sioux City Musketeers), Max McCormick (Sioux City Musketeers), Ryan Jacobson (Sioux Falls Stampede)
Goaltenders: Matt Morris (Dubuque Fighting Saints), Ryan Massa (Fargo Force)
2011 CCM All-Stars
NHL Draft Selections
Nick Mattson ΓΆΒ€" Chicago Blackhawks (2010)
Ben Marshall ΓΆΒ€" Detroit Red Wings (2010)
Jimmy Mullin ΓΆΒ€" Tampa Bay Lightning (2010)
Caleb Herbert ΓΆΒ€" Washington Capitals (2010)
Vinny Saponari ΓΆΒ€" Atlanta Thrashers (2008)
College Commitments
Nick Mattson ΓΆΒ€" University of North Dakota
Andrew Panzarella ΓΆΒ€" University of North Dakota
Rocco Grimaldi ΓΆΒ€" University of North Dakota
Jordan Schmaltz ΓΆΒ€" University of North Dakota
Jayson Megna ΓΆΒ€" University of Nebraska-Omaha
Ryan Massa ΓΆΒ€" University of Nebraska-Omaha
Brian Cooper ΓΆΒ€" University of Nebraska-Omaha
Seth Ambroz ΓΆΒ€" University of Minnesota
Ben Marshall ΓΆΒ€" University of Minnesota
Caleb Herbert ΓΆΒ€" University of Minnesota-Duluth
Cal Decowski ΓΆΒ€" University of Minnesota-Duluth
Jean-Paul LaFontaine ΓΆΒ€" Minnesota State, Mankato
Scott Mayfield ΓΆΒ€" University of Denver
Austin Coldwell ΓΆΒ€" University of Alaska Anchorage
Aaron Harstad ΓΆΒ€" Colorado College
Tanner Kero ΓΆΒ€" Michigan Tech University
Matt Prapavessis ΓΆΒ€" Bemidji State University
Cody Strang ΓΆΒ€" University of Wisconsin
Jimmy Mullin ΓΆΒ€" Miami University
Austin Czarnik ΓΆΒ€" Miami University
Blake Coleman ΓΆΒ€" Miami University
Ryan McKay ΓΆΒ€" Miami University
Max McCormick ΓΆΒ€" Ohio State University
Ryan Dzingel ΓΆΒ€" Ohio State University
Brady Hjelle ΓΆΒ€" Ohio State University
William Kessel ΓΆΒ€" Western Michigan University
Peter Schneider ΓΆΒ€" University of Notre Dame
Matt Berry ΓΆΒ€" Michigan State University
Alexx Privitera ΓΆΒ€" Boston University
Cason Hohmann ΓΆΒ€" Boston University
Vinny Saponari ΓΆΒ€" Boston College
Matt Morris ΓΆΒ€" University of Maine
Zemgus Girgensons ΓΆΒ€" University of Vermont
John Gaudreau ΓΆΒ€" Northeastern University
Brian Ferlin ΓΆΒ€" Cornell University
Joakim Ryan ΓΆΒ€" Cornell University
John McCarron ΓΆΒ€" Cornell University
Rick Pinkston ΓΆΒ€" Dartmouth College
Ryan Misiak ΓΆΒ€" Mercyhurst College
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the USHL celebrates its ninth season as the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league in 2010-11. With over 230 players this season already committed to NCAA Division I schools and 18 NHL Entry Draft picks currently on League rosters, the USHL is the nation's foremost producer of junior hockey talent. For more information, visit us on the web at www.USHL.com.
The Storm begin a season long seven-game home stand Friday night against the Sioux City Musketeers at the Viaero Event Center.
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