Ten Lancers Alums Appear on NHL Opening Night Rosters
Published on October 8, 2025 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
The 2025-26 NHL season begins this week and 10 former Omaha Lancers have appeared on Opening Night rosters.
NHL TEAM POSITION NHL TEAM YEAR(S) W/OMA
Will Borgen D New York Rangers 2014-15
Jacob Bryson D Buffalo Sabres 2015-16
Noah Cates D Philadelphia Flyers 2016-18
Thatcher Demko G Vancouver Canucks 2011-12
Jakub Dobes G Montreal Canadiens 2019-21
Ryan Donato F Chicago Blackhawks 2015
Erik Haula F Nashville Predators 2009-10
Alex Lyon G Buffalo Sabres 2011-13
Nick Perbix D Nashville Predators 2017-18
Akira Schmid G Vegas Golden Knights 2018-19
The Lancers have the fourth-most alums on NHL Opening Night rosters behind the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (80), Chicago Steel (17) and the Tri-City Storm (11).
The entire list of USHL alums on 2025-26 NHL Opening Night rosters can be viewed here.
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