USHL Names 25th Anniversary Team
Published on January 30, 2004 under United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced its 25th Anniversary Team team today, commemorating a quarter-century of America's best junior hockey.
The team, consisting of two goaltenders, four defensemen and eight forwards was selected by a panel of the league's most experienced coaches, scouts, officials and media members. Fans and supporters of the USHL were allowed to select one member of the team by ballot on www.ushl.com. Each member of the 25th Anniversary Team will be honored at the 2004 USHL Prospects / All-Star Banquet on Monday in Lincoln, Neb. The NHL's all-time winningest head coach, Scotty Bowman, will be on hand for the ceremonies.
USHL 25th Anniversary Team
Goaltender -- Bob Mason, Green Bay Bobcats
Goaltender -- Dan Ellis, Omaha Lancers
Defenseman -- Gary Suter, Dubuque Fighting Saints
Defenseman -- Brian Rafalski, Madison Capitols
Defenseman -- Keith Ballard, Omaha Lancers
Defenseman -- Scott Swanson, Omaha Lancers
Forward -- Greg Johnson, Thunder Bay Flyers
Forward -- Jason Blake, Waterloo Black Hawks
Forward -- Peter Sejna, Des Moines Buccaneers
Forward -- Peter Ferraro, Waterloo Black Hawks, Dubuque Fighting Saints
Forward -- Chris Ferraro, Waterloo Black Hawks, Dubuque Fighting Saints
Forward -- Tim Ferguson, Sioux City Musketeers
Forward -- Thomas Vanek, Sioux Falls Stampede
Forward -- Rod Taylor, Waterloo Black Hawks, Sioux City Musketeers
"The accomplishments of this collection of players speak for themselves," said USHL President Gino Gasparini. "Each was a key part of the USHL's evolution and we are very proud to honor them as the league's 25th Anniversary Team."
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