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Former USHL Players Make Jump to Professional Ranks
Tracking NHL, AHL and ECHL Roster Additions of Former USHL Players
| Name | USHL Team(s) | Former Team | Professional Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Leonard | Green Bay (2015-17) | University of Massachusetts (NCAA) | San Jose Sharks (NHL) |
| Blake Christensen | USA Hockey NTDP (2012-13), Youngstown (2013-14), Muskegon (2013-14), Lincoln (2013-15), Waterloo (2014-15) | American International College (NCAA) | Bakersfield Condors (AHL) |
| Tyler Madden | Central Illinois (2017-18), Tri-City (2017-18) | Northeastern University (NCAA) | Los Angeles Kings (NHL) |
| Jack Badini | Lincoln (2014-16), Chicago (2016-17) | Harvard University (NCAA) | Anaheim Ducks (NHL) |
| Wade Allison | Tri-City (2014-16) | Western Michigan University (NCAA) | Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) |
| Trevor Zegras | USA Hockey NTDP (2017-19) | Boston University (NCAA) | Anaheim Ducks (NHL) |
| Scott Perunovich | Cedar Rapids (2016-17) | University of Minnesota Duluth (NCAA) | St. Louis Blues (NHL) |
| Jack Ahcan | Cedar Rapids (2015-16) | St. Cloud State University (NCAA) | Boston Bruins (NHL) |
| Alec Rauhauser | Des Moines (2013-16) | Bowling Green State University (NCAA) | Florida Panthers (NHL) |
| Max Gildon | USA Hockey NTDP (2015-17) | University of New Hampshire (NCAA) | Florida Panthers (NHL) |
| Patrick Curry | Tri-City (2013-14), Bloomington (2014-16) | Boston University (NCAA) | Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) |
| Mattias Samuelsson | USA Hockey NTDP (2016-18) | Western Michigan University (NCAA) | Buffalo Sabres (NHL) |
| Jake McLaughlin | Sioux City (2014-15), Fargo (2014-16) | University of Massachusetts (NCAA) | Chicago Wolves (AHL) |
| Mitchell Chaffee | Bloomington (2015-17), Fargo (2016-17) | University of Massachusetts (NCAA) | Minnesota Wild (NHL) |
| Jason Cotton | Tri-City (2012-13), Youngstown (2015-16) | Sacred Heart University (NCAA) | Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) |
| David Cotton | Waterloo (2015-16) | Boston College (NCAA) | Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) |
| Callahan Burke | Cedar Rapids (2013-16) | University of Notre Dame (NCAA) | Colorado Eagles (AHL) |
| Max Humitz | Lincoln (2012-15), Muskegon (2015-16), Tri-City (2015-16) | Lake Superior State University (NCAA) | Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) |
| Tanner Laczynski | Chicago (2013-16), Lincoln (2015-16) | Ohio State University (NCAA) | Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) |
| Colton Poolman | Fargo (2013-15) | University of North Dakota (NCAA) | Calgary Flames (NHL) |
| Connor Mackey | Green Bay (2015-17) | Minnesota State University (NCAA) | Calgary Flames (NHL) |
| Austin Rueschhoff | Omaha (2014-15), Dubuque (2016-17) | Western Michigan University (NCAA) | New York Rangers (NHL) |
| Patrick Harper | Omaha (2015-16) | Boston University (NCAA) | Nashville Predators (NHL) |
| Hugh McGing | Cedar Rapids (2014-16) | Western Michigan University (NCAA) | St. Louis Blues (NHL) |
| Nate Sucese | Dubuque (2013-16) | Penn State University (NCAA) | Arizona Coyotes (NHL) |
| Will Lockwood | USA Hockey NTDP (2014-16) | University of Michigan (NCAA) | Vancouver Canucks (NHL) |
| Marc Michaelis | Green Bay (2014-16) | Minnesota State University (NCAA) | Vancouver Canucks (NHL) |
| Nick Wolff | Des Moines (2013-16) | University of Minnesota Duluth (NCAA) | Providence Bruins (AHL) |
| Jeremy Swayman | Tri-CIty (2015-16), Sioux Falls (2016-17) | University of Maine (NCAA) | Providence Bruins (AHL) |
| Cam Lee | Lincoln (2014-15), Green Bay (2015-16) | Western Michigan University (NCAA) | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) |
| K'Andre Miller | USA Hockey NTDP (2016-18) | University of Wisconsin (NCAA) | Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) |
| Alex Turcotte | USA Hockey NTDP (2017-19) | University of Wisconsin (NCAA) | Ontario Reign (AHL) |
| Tory Dello | Tri-City (2012-16) | University of Notre Dame (NCAA) | Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) |
| Michael Gillespie | Lincoln (2014-15) | SUNY-Oswego (NCAA DIII) | Worcester Railers (ECHL) |
| Butrus Ghafari | Fargo (2012-14), Bloomington (2014-16) | Michigan State University (NCAA) | Toledo Walleye (ECHL) |
| Logan Lambdin | Bloomington (2014-16) | Michigan State University (NCAA) | Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) |
| Michael O'Leary | Dubuque (2015-16) | University of Notre Dame (NCAA) | Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) |
| Patrick Khodorenko | USA Hockey NTDP (2014-16) | Michigan State University (NCAA) | Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) |
| Matt Alvaro | Youngstown (2014-16) | University of Vermont (NCAA) | Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) |
| Nick Hutchison | Tri-City (2012-14) | Canisius College (NCAA) | Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) |
| Jerad Rosburg | Cedar Rapids (2013-14), Sioux City (2013-15) | Michigan State University (NCAA) | Texas Stars (AHL) |
| Max Zimmer | Sioux City (2013-14), Chicago (2014-16) | University of Wisconsin (NCAA) | Charlotte Checkers (AHL) |
| Callum Hofford | Des Moines (2011-12) | Salem State College (NCAA DIII) | Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) |
| Reid Sturos | Omaha (2010-12) | Did Not Play (2017-19) | Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) |
| Stefanos Lekkas | Sioux Falls (2013-16) | University of Vermont (NCAA) | Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) |
| Joe Rutkowski | Sioux Falls (2015-16) | Ferris State University (NCAA) | Rapid City Rush (ECHL) |
| Zach Yoder | Muskegon (22011-13) | Ferris State University (NCAA) | Toledo Walleye (ECHL) |
| Nate Kallen | Muskegon (2015-16) | Ferris State University (NCAA) | Maine Mariners (ECHL) |
| Sami Tavernier | Sioux City (2015-16) | Merrimack College (NCAA) | Syracuse Crunch (AHL) |
| Carlos Fornaris | Cedar Rapids (2013-14) | New England College (NCAA DIII) | Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) |
| Bryson Cianfrone | Cedar Rapids (2012-13) | St. Francis Xavier University (USports) | Orlando Ssolar Bears (ECHL) |
Hobey Baker Finalist John Leonard (@jleno09) has agreed to join the #SJSharks organization. https://t.co/rZ2MNBXr1C
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 31, 2020
The Bakersfield Condors have signed forward Blake Christensen and defenceman Janis Jaks to one-year, standard AHL contracts.
— Complete Hockey News (@CompleteHkyNews) March 31, 2020
Christensen had 11 goals and 17 assists in 34 games with American International College this season.
Jaks had 6 goals and 9 assists in 33 games with AIC. pic.twitter.com/6RVZlr0r9T
The LA Kings signed forward Tyler Madden to a three-year entry-level contract. @tp_madden10 recently completed his sophomore season at @GoNUmhockey. https://t.co/hPPwpNRl4A
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 30, 2020
Very excited to sign my entry level contract with the @lakings organization.
— Tyler Madden (@tp_madden10) March 30, 2020
The last 2 years have been very special for me as a… https://t.co/cvSP3FkNb8
NEWS: We have signed Jack Badini to a two-year entry-level contract and Hunter Drew to a three-year entry-level contract.https://t.co/q5gyfbaCXy
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 31, 2020
I am proud and excited to have signed my first NHL contract!
— Jack Badini (@jackbadini) March 31, 2020
Thank you to @HarvardMHockey my teammates, coaches, and everyone who has made my time at Harvard the experience of a lifetime. Harvard will always have a special place in my heart and I am excited for this new chapter. https://t.co/L61touwRjP
RELEASE: Jack Badini Signs NHL Contract with Anaheim Ducks https://t.co/bY6FKE6RPM #GoCrimson pic.twitter.com/Zs0R1RBWaj
— Harvard Men's Hockey (@HarvardMHockey) March 31, 2020
DONE DEAL: We have signed winger @wadeallison11
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) March 27, 2020
to an entry-level contract. Allison was selected in the second-round pick (52nd overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft and has spent the last four seasons with @WesternMichU. https://t.co/NoR0cJzUGP
Congratulations to Wade Allison on signing with the Philadelphia Flyers!https://t.co/khDwORKfLD pic.twitter.com/dwWSUs7NxU
— WMU Hockey (@WMUHockey) March 28, 2020
#NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/6HCsy20MYP
— Jack Ahcan (@LilUziAkon) March 27, 2020
Very excited to have signed my first pro contract with the @flapanthers. It is a dream come true and I can not thank everyone enough @bgsu for helping me get to this point. #YCAGF pic.twitter.com/SWQ12vVdao
— Alec Rauhauser (@AlecRauhauser) March 27, 2020
#FlaPanthers agree to terms with defenseman Alec Rauhauser on one-year, two-way contract.
— Florida Panthers PR (@FlaPanthersPR) March 26, 2020
More >> https://t.co/tEGk6P5qzB pic.twitter.com/n9ICFI94zZ
Congratulations to the Captain, Alec Rauhauser who will be joining the @FlaPanthers organization!
— Bowling Green Hockey (@BGFalconHockey) March 26, 2020
Rauhauser totaled 122 points as a Falcon, the ninth most by a defensemen in program history!#AyZiggy || #FalconsInProHockey pic.twitter.com/BuwhEAeKaH
#FlaPanthers agree to terms with defenseman Max Gildon on three year, entry-level contract.
— Florida Panthers PR (@FlaPanthersPR) March 26, 2020
More >> https://t.co/zsODkbtQkt pic.twitter.com/BdCziagW0k
Congratulations to Max Gildon for signing a three-year entry-level contract with the @FlaPanthers! Good luck Max and thanks for everything you have done for the program! #BeTheRoarhttps://t.co/bAcqhNXME5
— UNH Men's Hockey (@UNHMHOCKEY) March 26, 2020
UPDATE: The #Griffins on Thursday signed forward Patrick Curry to a two-year contract that will last through the 2021-22 season.
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 26, 2020
We have agreed to terms with Mattias Samuelsson on a three-year, entry-level contract.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 25, 2020
Details: https://t.co/vnzwFpGPLo pic.twitter.com/X1oC0fgVsL
Congratulations to Mattias Samuelsson for signing with the Buffalo Sabres!https://t.co/Gi2erPdQ0L pic.twitter.com/itXsv1MPZ2
— WMU Hockey (@WMUHockey) March 25, 2020
Mattias Samuelsson, son of former NHL defenseman Kjell Samuelsson, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres. The defenseman was selected by Buffalo in the second round (No. 32) of the 2018 NHL Draft.https://t.co/zHgIGZlL4c
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) March 25, 2020
NEWS: #mnwild Manager Bill Guerin today announced the club has signed forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2020-21 season.
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) March 24, 2020
More information: https://t.co/W3spdsSn9T pic.twitter.com/r6rk2sTi9H
Hockey news! The #Canes have inked the Cotton Brothershttps://t.co/4RkQIJVb9I
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) March 24, 2020
Roster Alert: We have signed forward Callahan Burke to a standard player contract for the 2020-21 season.#EaglesCountry https://t.co/iylFrw3D1v
— Colorado Eagles (@ColoradoEagles) March 18, 2020
UPDATE: The #Griffins on Monday signed forward Max Humitz and defenseman Tory Dello to one-year contracts for the 2020-21 season.
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 23, 2020
DONE DEAL: We have signed center @tannlaczynski to an entry-level contract. Laczynski spent the last four seasons at @OhioStateMHKY and compiled 143 points (48g-95a). https://t.co/Q1D7hOAl9Y
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) March 23, 2020
#Flyers announce they've signed Tanner Laczynski to a two-year, entry-level deal. He was a 6th round pick in 2016 whose shown impressive growth at Ohio State. He was due to be a free agent in August.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 23, 2020
Another signing!
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) March 20, 2020
The #Flames have inked college free agent defenceman Colton Poolman to a one-year entry-level contract starting in 2020-21. https://t.co/L9cyokOxhf
Two-time UND captain Colton Poolman signs free-agent deal with NHL's Calgary Flames#UNDproud https://t.co/re6XYOuwOU
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) March 20, 2020
The New York Rangers announced today that the team has agreed to terms with free agent forward Austin Rueschhoff on an entry-level contract. Rueschhoff’s contract begins at the start of the 2020-21 season. #NYR
— NYR Stats & Info (@NYRStatsInfo) March 20, 2020
OFFICIAL: Rangers have signed free agent forward Austin Rueschhoff of @WesternMichU to an entry-level contract.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 20, 2020
Full details ⬇️
NEWS: General Manager David Poile announced today that the #Preds have signed forward Patrick Harper to a two-year, entry-level contract.https://t.co/vuEOOfRvgu
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 20, 2020
The @PredsNHL have signed Patrick Harper from Boston University to an entry-level contract. https://t.co/OzOq8LOjYw
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) March 20, 2020
The Blues have signed 2018 draft pick Hugh McGing to a two-year entry-level contract. https://t.co/ENCdzBb8HI #stlblues
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 20, 2020
Congratulations to Hugh McGing on signing with the St. Louis Blues!https://t.co/apQigbH4n4 pic.twitter.com/z9GWEx1Agx
— WMU Hockey (@WMUHockey) March 20, 2020
Per GM Chayka we have signed forward Nate Sucese to a one-year entry-level contract. #Yotes https://t.co/YCzM1MKPWQ
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) March 20, 2020
BREAKING: Penn State's all-time leading scorer, Nate Sucese, agrees to terms with the @ArizonaCoyotes on a one-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2020-21 season!! #WeAre #HockeyValley #Yotes
— Penn State Men’s Hockey (@PennStateMHKY) March 20, 2020
Read ⬇️⬇️https://t.co/R9whdAKdLS
Penn St Senior Nate Sucese (Fairport, N.Y.) became the sixth Nittany Lion in program history to ink an NHL contract on Friday after agreeing to terms on a one-year, entry-level deal with the Arizona Coyotes that begins in the 2020-21 season pic.twitter.com/XWoa3WrJz7
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) March 20, 2020
#Canucks sign forward Will Lockwood to a two-year contract.
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) March 19, 2020
"Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said #Canucks GM Jim Benning. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates."https://t.co/9G9loWGrqD
#Canucks sign forward Marc Michaelis to a one-year contract.
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) March 19, 2020
"Marc has exceptional offensive instincts and proven leadership," said #Canucks GM Jim Benning. “We look forward to adding his skill and playmaking ability to the franchise." https://t.co/TKK9By3PYW
Jeremy Swayman and Nick Wolff each signed an entry-level contract with the Bruins. Swayman, a 21-year-old goalie, signed a three-year contract; Wolff, a 23-year-old defenseman, signed a one-year contract. https://t.co/ohZHVLP4dJ
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) March 18, 2020
Today, @JeremySwayman inked a deal with the Boston Bruins!
— Black Bear Hockey (@MaineIceHockey) March 17, 2020
Jeremy's dad and our coaching staff watched as he made it official - congrats Sway!!#BlackBearNation | #HockeyEast pic.twitter.com/vpoGLa9OmH
Hockey may be paused, but we're still planning for the future.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 17, 2020
The Penguins have signed college free agent defenseman Cam Lee to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Details: https://t.co/ECmZvCsEO2 pic.twitter.com/23wAu9nLDB
What will K'Andre Miller bring to the New York Rangers? @StevenEllisTHN on the NCAA product's entry-level deal:https://t.co/0hd1ibkQIF
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) March 16, 2020
Alex Turcotte, the No. 5 pick of the 2019 NHL Draft, has agreed to a three-year contract with the Kings. The forward will report to Ontario of the American Hockey League. https://t.co/qo0K9H5TRx
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) March 11, 2020
Safe to say the boys are excited for Alex Turcotte ❤️ pic.twitter.com/P4fTloaBWZ
— USA Hockey’s NTDP (@USAHockeyNTDP) March 12, 2020
UPDATE: The #Griffins on Wednesday signed defenseman Tory Dello to an amateur tryout.
— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) March 11, 2020
Player signings by @RailersHC - F James Anderson (10G & 10A in 36 GP during senior year at @HurstMensHockey this season) and F Michael Gillespie (6G & 18A in 25 GP during senior year at @OswegoMHockey this season). pic.twitter.com/9PEi5zFJf0
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) March 11, 2020
Player signing today: by @ToledoWalleye - D Butrus Ghafari (2G & 3A in 36 GP during senior year with @MSU_hockey this season). pic.twitter.com/9DWZr8MfQy
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) March 10, 2020
Logan Lambdin headed down the road - congrats! https://t.co/dRu8iRlPo4
— MSU_Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) March 10, 2020
OFFICIAL: Rangers have agreed to terms with free agent forward Patrick Khodorenko on an entry-level contract.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 10, 2020
Details: https://t.co/UuObuRnAje pic.twitter.com/xSYeaf5X8c
Patrick Khodorenko Agrees to Terms With the New York Rangershttps://t.co/YhTVC12GWn
— MSU_Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) March 10, 2020
We've signed @UVMmhockey senior forward Matt Alvaro in our latest @pizzahut Transaction Report: https://t.co/7rUXGO5eYy
— Orlando Solar Bears (@OrlandoHockey) March 9, 2020
PLAYER SIGNING: The Thunder have signed @GriffsHockey forward Nick Hutchison to a standard player contract.
— Adirondack Thunder (@ECHLThunder) March 9, 2020
Welcome, @Nick_hutch91!
MORE INFO: https://t.co/CQJPkbgstE
NEWS: We’ve signed defenseman Jerad Rosburg to a one-year entry-level contract.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 9, 2020
Rosburg will report to the @TexasStars.#GoStars https://t.co/Lq3YzDT6os
The @DallasStars have signed defenseman Jerad Rosburg. He joins the #txstars on an amateur tryout.
— Texas Stars (@TexasStars) March 9, 2020
Read: https://t.co/aQax8t5QSP pic.twitter.com/aPT2rjKLro
Jerad Rosburg Signs Entry-Level Contract With Dallashttps://t.co/hsw0JHeZwO
— MSU_Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) March 9, 2020
[NEWS] Checkers sign Max Zimmer to ATO, Tom Parisi and Kamerin Nault to PTOs
— Charlotte Checkers (@CheckersHockey) March 9, 2020
More: https://t.co/Grm81T4FOO pic.twitter.com/DCcE9Fnz9S
Player signed to amateur tryout: by @OrlandoHockey - D Callum Hofford (6G & 13A in 26 GP as captain during senior year with Salem State College this season). pic.twitter.com/EgOpnYLiNa
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) March 7, 2020
Player signing today: by @KalamazooWings - F Reid Sturos (he appeared in one game with the Wings last month, prior to being released). pic.twitter.com/X5c20lfeKy
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) March 7, 2020
Player Transactions: Komets announce signing Goaltender Stefanos Lekkas.@S_Lekkas, 24, finished his collegiate career at @UVMmhockey with a .918 save percentage and 3,913 saves - 5th on the NCAA Career saves list. pic.twitter.com/CstSsWdxrW
— Fort Wayne Komets (@FWKomets) March 7, 2020
Rush Nation, we have a special Black Hills Chiropractic Roster Adjustment to announce!
— Rapid City Rush (@RapidCityRush) March 6, 2020
Defenseman Joe Rutkowski has signed his first pro contract and will make his professional debut tonight with the Rush, wearing #4!
Welcome to the pros, Joe!https://t.co/Um2XIlVfxo pic.twitter.com/dDTALHlOFX
SIGNED: @nate_kallen goes pro with the @MarinersOfMaine !
— Ferris State Hockey (@FerrisHockey) March 6, 2020
READ: https://t.co/g347Wekzjo pic.twitter.com/I3LtfwQBPy
We have signed forward Sami Tavernier to an ATO.
— Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) March 3, 2020
Tavernier skated in all 34 games as captain of @MerrimackMIH this season, tallying 21 points (6g, 15a).https://t.co/16STspis3f
Pro debut: ☑️
— Merrimack Men’s Hockey (@MerrimackMIH) March 7, 2020
Congrats to Sami Tavernier who played in his first professional game last night in Toronto‼️#GoMack pic.twitter.com/Agt56dJBK7
We have made a trade, acquiring defenseman Jeremy Beaudry from Reading in exchange for defenseman Aaron Titcomb. We also signed forward Carlos Fornaris.
— Wheeling Nailers (@WheelingNailers) March 3, 2020
Read More: https://t.co/W2fL7SkDEP pic.twitter.com/Tmu8FtJP3C
Player signing Saturday: by @OrlandoHockey - F Bryson Cianfrone (15G & 21A in 29 GP w/ @StFXAthletics this season). pic.twitter.com/vPHikyz1Kf
— ECHL Week (@ECHLWeek) March 1, 2020
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