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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Since Dubuque's return to the USHL in 2010, many players with bright futures have pulled on a Fighting Saints jersey. As the USHL is a developmental league, the goals of these players in Dubuque are to not only win a Clark Cup, but to also obtain a college scholarship and to be drafted by an NHL team.
 

Over the last 12 seasons, the Fighting Saints have seen numerous alumni move onto star in NCAA College Hockey. Last year, well over 50 Fighting Saints alumni played college hockey. Nine former Fighting Saints, including Zemgus Girgensons and Johnny Gaudreau, suited up for NHL teams during the 2020–21 season.

 

2010–11 ALUMNI 2011–12 ALUMNI 2012–13 ALUMNI 2013–14 ALUMNI 2014–15 ALUMNI 2015–16 ALUMNI 2016–17 ALUMNI
2017–18 ALUMNI 2018–19 ALUMNI 2019–20 ALUMNI 2020–21 ALUMNI 2021–22 ALUMNI
 
 

2010-2011 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI

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Johnny Gaudreau was the 2011 USHL Rookie of the Year with Dubuque. Now he is skating with the Calgary Flames after winning Hobey Baker at Boston College.
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Joakim Ryan spent 145 games at the NHL level. He is currently playing for the Malmo Redhawks over in his native country of Sweden.
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Jackson Teichroeb G Niagara University Niagara University Inactive
Matt Morris G University of Maine University of Maine Inactive
Derek Docken D University of Alaska-Anchorage Toledo Walleye (ECHL) Retired
Nick Luukko D University of Vermont Reading Royals (ECHL) Head Coach, Jacksonville Icemen
Luke Curadi D RPI Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) Director of Player Personnel, USHL
Joakim Ryan D Cornell University Malmo Redhawks (SHL) Active
Eric Johnson D University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame Inactive
Tony Larson D Bethal University (MIAC) Bethal University (MIAC) Inactive
Tyler Amburgey D N/A Pensacola Ice Flyers (SPHL) Passed away
Joe Bueltel D Iowa State (ACHA) Pensacola Ice Flyers (SPHL) Retired
Johnny Gaudreau F Boston College Calgary Flames (NHL) Active
T.J. Schlueter F Ferris State University Ferris State University Inactive
Vinny Saponari F Northeastern University Augsburger Panther (DEL) Active
Riley Barber F Miami University Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) Active
Shane Walsh F UMass-Amherst Worcester Railers (ECHL) Retired
Jordan DiGiando F Colorado College Colorado College Inactive
T.J. Moor F Clarkson University St. Charles Chill (CHL) Retired
Shane Sooth F Northern Michigan Quad City Mallards (ECHL) Retired
Scott Wamsganz F Colorado College Chiefs Leuven (BeNeLiga) Retired
Brooks Bertsch F St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Former Scout, LA Kings
Tyler Lundey F Ohio State University Ohio State University Retired
Castan Sommer F College of Holy Cross Kallinge/Ronneby IF (Sweden) Retired
Zemgus Girgensons F N/A Buffalo Sabres (NHL) Active
John Doherty F Miami University Delaware Thunder (FPHL) Inactive
 

 

2011-2012 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI

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After serving as team captain in 2011-2012, Zemgus Girgensons was a 1st Round selection by the Buffalo Sabres and made his NHL debut in 2013.
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Along with Girgensons, Mike Matheson was a 1st Round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. He is currently playing in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Gabe Antoni G Bentley University Bentley University Retired
Connor Girard G Amherst College (NESCAC) Amherst College (NESCAC) Retired
Matt Morris G University of Maine University of Maine Retired
Matt Youso D University of Nebraska-Omaha University of Nebraska-Omaha Retired
Kyle McKenzie D Providence College Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) Active
Mike Downing D University of Michigan Florida Everblades (ECHL) Retired
Teddy Doherty D Boston College Manchester Monarchs (ECHL) Retired
Mike Matheson D Boston College Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) Active
Matthew Caito D Miami University Leksands IF (Sweden) Active
Jake Downing D N/A Dubuque Fighting Saints Retired
Tyler Amburgey D N/A Pensacola Ice Flyers (SPHL) Passed away
Gerard Hanson F Northern Michigan Glasgow Clan (EIHL) Inactive
Jonathan Davis F Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WIAC) Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WIAC) Retired
Kenny Matheson F Hamilton College (NESCAC) EC Pfaffenhofen (Germany4) Retired
Milos Bubela F RPI HC Banska Bystrica (Slovakia) Active
Shane Walsh F UMass-Amherst Worcester Railers (ECHL) Inactive
Eric Freschi F Cornell University Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Inactive
T.J. Moor F Clarkson University St. Charles Chill (CHL) Retired
Cody Bradley F Colorado College AIK (Sweden) Inactive
Shane Sooth F Northern Michigan Quad City Mallards (ECHL) Retired
Kevin Morris F Miami University Coventry Blaze (EIHL) Retired
Eliot Grauer F Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WIAC) Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Inactive
Tyler Lundey F Ohio State University Ohio State University Retired
Zemgus Girgensons F N/A Buffalo Sabres (NHL) Active
Max Gardiner F Penn State University Penn State University Retired
John Doherty F Miami University Delaware Thunder (FPHL) Inactive
Ryan Siiro F Princeton University Peoria Riverman (SPHL) Retired
 

 

2012-2013 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI

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Matt Benning, a Clark Cup Champion with Dubuque during the 2012-13 season, signed a contract with the Nashville Predators for the 2020-21 season.
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After a Championship Season with Minnesota-Duluth in 2017-18, Karson Kuhlman signed a contract with the Boston Bruins
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Arthur Brey G St. Lawrence University Birmingham Bulls (SPHL) Goalie Coach, Lincoln Stars (USHL)
Christian Frey G Ohio State Universtiy Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) Retired
Connor Girard G Amherst College (NESCAC) Amherst College (NESCAC) Retired
Jeff Taylor D Union College Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Active
Kyle McKenzie D Providence College Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) Active
Mike Downing D University of Michigan Florida Everblades (ECHL) Retired
Matt Benning D Northeastern University Nashville Predators (NHL) Active
Brandon Carlson D Alabama-Huntsville Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Retired
Keegan Ford D Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Retired
Niklas Nevalainen D St. Cloud State Frisk Asker (Norway) Active
Phil Boje D Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Retired
Joe Manno F Northern Michigan Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) Retired
Seamus Malone F University of Wisconsin Indy Fuel (ECHL) Active
Frankie DiChiara F Yale University Reading Royals (ECHL) Active
Eric Freschi F Cornell University Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Inactive
Mike Szmatula F University of Minnesota SønderjyskE (Denmark) Active
Shane Sooth F Northern Michigan Quad City Mallards (ECHL) Retired
Peter Quenneville F Quinnipiac University Lausitzer Füsche (DEL2) Active
Jarrid Privitera F University of Vermont University of Vermont Retired
John Stevens F Northeastern University Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) Active
Karson Kuhlman F University of Minnesota-Duluth Seattle Kraken (NHL) Active
A.J. Fossen F Clarkson University Clarkson University Retired
Evan Janssen F University of Denver Guildford Flames (EIHL) Retired
Dylan Gambrell F University of Denver Ottawa Senators (NHL) Active
Tyler Spezia F Bowling Green State University Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) Active




 

2013-2014 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI

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During his time with the University of Denver, Dylan Gambrell was selected by San Jose in the 2016 NHL Draft. Dylan is currently on the Ottawa Senators.
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Following 4 seasons at Princeton University, Eric Robinson signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL).
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Kevin Reich G N/A ERC Ingolstadt (DEL) Active
Hayden Stewart G Cornell University Birmingham Bulls (SPHL) Active
Christian Frey G Ohio State University Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) Retired
Benjamin Johansson G N/A Enkopings SK (Sweden) Active
Ryan Chiasson D SUNY-Plattsburgh (SUNYAC) SUNY-Plattsburgh (SUNYAC) Retired
Dylan Chanter D University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Retired
Josh Elmes D University of Manitoba Boissevain Border Kings (THHL) Active
Jeff Alderfer D N/A Janesville Jets (NAHL) Retired
Keegan Ford D Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Retired
Blake Hillman D University of Denver Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) Active
Jordan Klimek D Northern Michigan University DEAC (Erste Liga) Active
Alexx Privitera D University of Vermont Manchester Monarchs (ECHL) Retired
Phil Boje D Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Retired
Andrew Gaus F Colorado College Colorado College Retired
Seamus Malone F University of Wisconsin Indy Fuel (ECHL) Active
Shane Kavanagh F Providence College Providence College Retired
Jason Ford F University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Retired
Robbie Darrar F University of Vermont Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) Active
Eric Robinson F Princeton University Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) Active
Jacob Benson F St. Cloud State Fife Flyers (EIHL) Active
John Baiocco F Yale University Yale University Retired
Jarrid Privitera F University of Vermont University of Vermont Retired
Brett Boeing F UMass-Amherst Toledo Walleye (ECHL) Active
Karson Kuhlman F University of Minnesota-Duluth Seattle Kraken (NHL) Active
Max McHugh F Alabama-Huntsville Alabama-Huntsville Retired
Dylan Gambrell F University of Denver Ottawa Senators (NHL) Active
Shane Eiserman F University of New Hampshire Norfolk Admirals (ECHL) Inactive
Joe Llaurado F Army Army Retired
 
 

2014-15 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI

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Hayden Shaw, son of Former Fighting Saints Head Coach Matt Shaw, helped North Dakota win the 2016 National Championship. He is currently playing for the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
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Before coming to Dubuque for the 2014-15 season, William Lagesson was selected by Edmonton in the 2014 NHL Draft. He is currently playing for the Oilers.
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Jacob Nehama G Colorado College Colorado College Retired
Gavin Nieto G Brown University Brown University Retired
Wyatt Ege D Ohio State University Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) Active
Andrew Kerr D N/A Dubuque Fighting Saints Retired
Michael Davies D University of Denver Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) Active
William Lagesson D UMass-Amherst Montréal Canadiens (NHL) Active
Keegan Ford D Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Retired
Blake Hillman D University of Denver Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) Active
Sasha Larocque D Ohio State University Utah Grizzles (ECHL) Inactive
Spenser Young D Providence College Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) Retired
Hayden Shaw D University of North Dakota Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL) Active
Dylan Gambrell F University of Denver Ottawa Senators (NHL) Active
Robby Jackson F St. Cloud State HC Nove Zamky (Slovakia) Active
Seamus Malone F University of Wisconsin Indy Fuel (ECHL) Active
Shane Kavanagh F Providence College Providence College Retired
Nathan Sucese F Penn State University Iowa Wild (AHL) Active
Joey Dudek F Boston College Allen Americans (ECHL) Active
Trey Dodd F Brown University Brown University Retired
Jacob Benson F St. Cloud State Fife Flyers (EIHL) Active
Mitchell Smith F Yale University Yale University Retired
Evan Smith F Yale University Yale University Retired
Gordie Green F Miami University Newfoundland Growlers (ECHL) Active
Brian Bowen F University of Vermont Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) Active
Brett Boeing F UMass-Amherst Toledo Walleye (ECHL) Active
Ryan Stevens F Plymouth State University (MASCAC) Plymouth State University (MASCAC) Retired
Zack Zulkanycz F N/A Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL) Retired
Adam Morrison F Nichols College (ECAC) Nichols College (ECAC) Retired
Willie Knierim F Arizona State University Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) Active
 

2015-16 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI

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After a stellar Freshman year with Minnesota-Duluth, Hunter Miska signed a deal with the Colorado Eagles prior to the 2019-20 season. Hunter has played games with both the Eagles (AHL) and the Colorado Avalanche (NHL) during the 2020-21 season.
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Hunter Miska G University of Minnesota-Duluth Colorado Eagles (AHL) Active
Jaxon Castor G St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Active
Keegan Mantaro D Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Retired
Andrew Kerr D N/A Dubuque Fighting Saints Retired
Joey Keane D N/A Chicago Wolves (AHL) Active
Ryan Zuhlsdorf D University of Minnesota Rapid City Rush (AHL) Active
Patrick Holway D Merrimack College San Jose Barracuda (AHL) Active
Keegan Ford D Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Retired
Carson Vance D SUNY-Oswego (NCAA III) Wichita Thunder (ECHL) Active
Casey Johnson D University of North Dakota Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) Active
Spenser Young D Providence College Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) Retired
Gordie Green F Miami University Newfoundland Growlers (ECHL) Active
Shane Kavanagh F Providence College Providence College Retired
Colin Theisen F University of Notre Dame Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) Active
Nathan Sucese F Penn State University Iowa Wild (AHL) Active
Brett Boeing F UMass-Amherst Toledo Walleye (ECHL) Active
Jakob Romo F N/A Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) Retired
Cole Guttman F University of Denver University of Denver Active
Evan Smith F Yale University Yale University Retired
Mitchell Smith F Yale University Yale University Retired
Michael O'Leary F University of Notre Dame Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Active
Dallas Gerads F Minnesota State-Mankato Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL) Active
Trey Dodd F Brown University Brown University Retired
Petter Mäkitalo F N/A Piteå HC (Sweden) Active
Justin Bofshever F N/A Cochrane Crunch (NOJHL) Retired
Baron Thompson F N/A Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Retired
Willie Knierim F Arizona State University Idaho Steeleheads (ECHL) Active
Zach Solow F Northeastern University Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) Active
Charlie Combs F Michigan State University Dundee Stars (EIHL) Active
 

2016-17 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI 

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Patrick Kudla, who spent the 2016-17 season with Dubuque, was drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in 2016.
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Jeff Baum D American International College Belfast Giants (EIHL) Active
Michael Boyle F Bentley University Bentley University Retired
Taylor Brierley D Union College Union College Retired
David Brumm F N/A Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) Retired
Brendan Bushy D St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Active
Jaxon Castor G St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Active
Regan Cavanagh F Utica College (NCAA III) Utica College (NCAA III) Active
Scott Corbett F Miami University Miami University Active
Dallas Gerads F Minnesota State-Mankato Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL) Active
Cole Guttman F University of Denver University of Denver Active
Jacob Hamacher F R.I.T R.I.T Active
Patrick Kudla D University of Guelph (USports) HK Dukla Trencin (Slovakia) Active
Eric MacAdams F University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Active
Quinn Preston F Ohio State University Toledo Walleye (ECHL) Active
Austin Rueschhoff F Western Michigan University Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Active
Jacob Semik D Arizona State University Arizona State University Active
Zach Solow F Northeastern University Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) Active
Casey Staum D Colorado College Colorado College Retired
Alex Steeves F University of Notre Dame Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) Active
Alex Stevens D Penn State University Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) Active
Keenan Suthers F St. Lawrence University University of Maine Active
Colin Theisen F University of Notre Dame Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) Active
Tyce Thompson F Providence College Utica Devils (AHL) Active
Veli-Matti Tiuraniemi D University of Maine Jurkurit (Liiga) Active
 

2017-18 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI 
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Before serving as Captain of the Fighting Saints during the 2017-18 Season, Cole Guttman was selected by the Tampa Bay Lighting in the 6th Round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Guttman is currently playing at the University of Denver.
 
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Viktor Bovbel F N/A HK Brest (Belarus) Active
Brendan Bushy D St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Active
Jaxon Castor G St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Active
Scott Corbett F Miami University Miami University Active
Ryder Donovan F University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Active
Aidan Fulp D Western Michigan University Western Michigan University Active
Cole Guttman F University of Denver University of Denver Active
Jake Hale F University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) Inactive
Dalton Hunter F Mercyhurst University Mercyhurst University Inactive
Jan Kern F N/A HC Slava Praha (Czechia2) Active
Roman Kinal D University of Connecticut University of Connecticut Active
Matias Maccelli F N/A Arizona Coyotes (NHL) Active
Josh Maniscalco D Arizona State University Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) Active
Logan Pietila F Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Active
Quinn Preston F Ohio State University Ohio State University Active
Chayse Primeau F University of Nebraska-Omaha University of Nebraska-Omaha Active
Taylor Schneider F Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Active
Jacob Semik D Arizona State University Arizona State University Active
Alex Steeves F University of Notre Dame Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) Active
Tyce Thompson F Providence College Utica Devils (AHL) Active
Adam Tisdale F Clarkson University Sacred Heart University Active
Cole Weaver G Niagara University Niagara University Retired
Jordan Wishman D Niagara University Niagara University Active
 

2018-19 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI  
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Before starting the 2018-19 season with the Fighting Saints, Matthew Thiessen was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2018 NHL Draft.
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After leading the Fighting Saints in points during the 2018-19 season, Matias Maccelli was selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2019 NHL Draft.
 
NAME POSTION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Aaron Randazzo Goalie Air Force Academy Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Active
Matthew Thiessen Goalie University of Maine University of Maine Active
Sam Martel Defense University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (NCAA III) University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (NCAA III) Active
Kaelan Taylor Defense Clarkson University Clarkson University Active
Simon Kjellberg Defense Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Active
Michael Feenstra Defense Miami University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Chris Lipe Defense Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Active
Jacob Semik Defense Arizona State University Arizona State University Active
Luke Robinson Defense Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Active
Aidan Fulp Defense Western Michigan University Western Michigan University Active
J.D. Greenway Defense University of Maine Providence Bruins (AHL) Active
Matias Maccelli Forward N/A Arizona Coyotes (NHL) Active
Verners Egle Forward N/A Liepaja (Latvia) Active
Logan Pietila Forward Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Active
Cooper Haar Forward Canisius College Canisius College Active
James Sanchez Forward Arizona State University Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Active
Bram Scheerer Forward Union College Union College Active
Patrick Smyth Forward Army Army Active
Derek Contessa Forward Sacred Heart University Endicott College (Division III) Active
Ty Jackson Forward Northeastern University Northeastern University Active
Dylan Jackson Forward Northeastern University Northeastern University Active
Riese Gaber Forward University of North Dakota University of North Dakota Active
Ryder Donovan Forward University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Active
Mason McCormick Forward Air Force Academy Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Active
Dallas Tulik Forward Ferris State University Ferris State University Active
Willie Knierim Forward Arizona State University Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) Active
Ryan Beck Forward Colorado College Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) Active
 

2019-20 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI 
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Riese Gaber set multiple records during the 2019-20 season and was rewarded with the Saints first ever USHL Player of the Year honor. He set the Dubuque Tier-1 record for goals in a career.
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Erik Portillo was named USHL Goalie of the Year, the first time a Saint has won the award. Portillo's season, though it was cut short, ranks among the best produced by a Saint in terms of wins, goals against average and save percentage.
 
NAME POSTION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Erik Portillo Goalie University of Michigan University of Michigan Active
Aidan McCarthy Goalie N/A Lincoln Stars (USHL) Active
Ben Schultheis Defense Ferris State University Ferris State University Active
Kaelan Taylor Defense Clarkson University Clarkson University Active
Wyatt Kaiser Defense University of Minnesota-Duluth University of Minnesota-Duluth Active
Michael Feenstra Defense Miami University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Evan Stella Defense American International College American International College Active
Braden Doyle Defense Northeastern University Penticton Vees (BCHL) Active
Ian Pierce Defense Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Active
Luke Robinson Defense Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Active
Aidan Fulp Defense Western Michigan University Western Michigan University Active
Tommy Middleton Forward University of St. Thomas (NCAA III) Janesville Jets (NAHL) Active
Jack Conroy Forward Air Force Academy Air Force Academy Active
Robert Cronin Forward University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Active
Reggie Millette Forward American International College American International College Active
Matthew Kopperud Forward Arizona State University Arizona State University Active
Stephen Halliday Forward Ohio State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Ty Jackson Forward Northeastern University Northeastern University Active
Dylan Jackson Forward Northeastern University Northeastern University Active
Riese Gaber Forward University of North Dakota University of North Dakota Active
Antonio Venuto Forward Ferris State University Ferris State University Active
Mark Cheremeta Forward Ohio State University Ohio State University Active
Ryan Beck Forward Colorado College Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) Active
Riley Stuart Forward Arizona State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Jimmy Glynn Forward University of Nebraska-Omaha University of Nebraska-Omaha Active






 
2020-21 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI 
 
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Lukas Parik Goalie N/A Rapid City Rush (ECHL) Active
Aidan McCarthy Goalie N/A Lincoln Stars (USHL) Active
Hobie Hedquist Goalie University of North Dakota Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) Active
Riley Rosenthal Defense N/A Omaha Lancers Active
Henry Thrun Defense Harvard University Harvard University Active
Max Burkholder Defense Colorado College Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Michael Feenstra Defense Miami Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Evan Stella Defense American International College American International College Active
Braden Doyle Defense Northeastern Penticton Vees Active
Ian Pierce Defense Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Active
Dylan Herzog Defense Yale University Yale University Active
Zane Demsey Defense Miami University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Tommy Middleton Forward University of St. Thomas (NCAA III) Janesville Jets (NAHL) Active
Primo Self Forward N/A Surrey Eagles (BCHL) Active
Andrei Buyalsky Forward University of Vermont University of Vermont Active
Robert Cronin Forward University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Active
Connor Kurth Forward University of Minnesota Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Daniyal Dzhaniyev Forward Penn State University Penn State University Active
Reggie Millette Forward American International College American International College Active
John Evans Forward University of New Hampshire West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL) Active
P.J. Fletcher Forward Miami University Miami University Active
Stephen Halliday Forward Ohio State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Jake Goldowski Forward N/A JHL (Suomi-sarja) Active
Matt Savoie Forward N/A Winnipeg Ice (WHL) Active
Ryan Alexander Forward Arizona State University Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) Active
Max Montes Forward St. Cloud State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Kenny Connors Forward University of Massachusetts Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Riley Stuart Forward Arizona State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Mikey DeAngelo Forward Arizona State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Tristan Lemyre Forward University of Denver Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
 

2021-22 FIGHTING SAINTS ALUMNI
NAME POSITION COLLEGE TEAM MOST RECENT TEAM CURRENT STATUS
Axel Kumlin Defense Miami University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Max Burkholder Defense Colorado College Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Michael Feenstra Defense Miami University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Riley Rosenthal Defense N/A Omaha Lancers Active
Lucas Ölvestad Defense University of Denver Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Ryan Beck Forward Colorado College Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Shawn O'Donnell Forward UMass Lowell Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Zane Demsey Defense Miami University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
William Hallén Forward Miami University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Austin Oravetz Defense Michigan State University Green Bay Gamblers Active
Mikey DeAngelo Forward Arizona State University Green Bay Gamblers Active
Connor Kurth Forward University of Minnesota Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Jackson Hallum Forward University of Michigan Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Max Montes Forward St. Cloud State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Cole Helm Forward N/A Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Mikey Burchill Forward UMass Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Stephen Halliday Forward Ohio State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Peter Kramer Forward Providence College Green Bay Gamblers Active
Davis Burnside Forward Ohio State University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Jaxson Ezman Forward Princeton University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Samuel Sjölund Defense Western Michigan University Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Kenny Connors Forward UMass Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Riley Stuart Forward N/A Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Gabriel Lundberg Forward N/A Des Moines Buccaneers Active
Nikita Borodayenko Forward Merrimack College Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Tristan Lemyre Forward University of Denver Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Philip Svedebäck Goalie Providence College Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
Paxton Geisel Goalie University of Denver Dubuque Fighting Saints Active
 

FIGHTING SAINTS IN THE NHL DRAFT

NAME SELECTION NHL TEAM
Vinny Saponari 2008, 4th Round, 94th pverall Atlanta Thrashers (Now Winnipeg)
Max Gardiner 2010, 3rd Round, 74th overall St. Louis Blues
Nick Luukko 2010, 6th Round, 179th overall Philadelphia Flyers
Johnny Gaudreau 2011, 4th Round, 104th overall Calgary Flames
Zemgus Girgensons 2012, 1st Round, 14th overall Buffalo Sabres
Mike Matheson 2012, 1st Round, 23rd overall Florida Panthers
Riley Barber 2012, 6th Round, 167th overall Washington Capitals
Matt Benning 2012, 6th Round, 175th overall Boston Bruins
Joakim Ryan 2012, 7th Round, 198th overall San Jose Sharks
Mike Downing 2013, 4th Round, 97th overall Florida Panthers
Peter Quenneville 2013, 7th Round, 195th overall Columbus Blue Jackets
William Lagesson 2014, 4th Round, 91st overall Edmonton Oilers
Shane Eiserman 2014, 4th Round, 100th overall Ottawa Senators
J.D. Dudek 2014, 6th Round, 152nd overall New Jersey Devils
Jeff Taylor 2014, 7th Round, 203rd overall Pittsburgh Penguins
Patrick Holway 2015, 6th Round, 170th overall Detroit Red Wings
Ryan Zuhlsdorf 2015, 5th Round, 150th overall Tampa Bay Lightning
Dylan Gambrell 2016, 2nd Round, 60th overall San Jose Sharks
J.D. Greenway 2016, 3rd Round, 72nd overall Toronto Maple Leafs
Casey Staum 2016, 5th Round, 124th overall Montreal Canadiens
Patrick Kudla 2016, 6th Round, 158th overall Arizona Coyotes
Blake Hillman 2016, 6th Round, 173rd overall Chicago Blackhawks
Santeri Virtanen 2017, 4th Round, 105th overall Winnipeg Jets
Cole Guttman 2017, 6th round, 180th overall Tampa Bay Lightning
Joey Keane 2018, 3rd Round, 88th overall New York Rangers
Simon Kjellberg 2018, 6th Round, 163rd overall New York Rangers
Matthew Thiessen 2018, 7th Round, 192nd overall Vancouver Canucks
Erik Portillo 2019, 3rd Round, 67th overall Buffalo Sabres
Tyce Thompson 2019, 4th Round, 96th overall New Jersey Devils
Matias Maccelli 2019, 4th Round, 98th overall Arizona Coyotes
Ryder Donovan 2019, 4th Round, 110th overall Vegas Golden Knights
Braden Doyle 2019, 6th Round, 157th overall Los Angeles Kings
Wyatt Kaiser 2020, 3rd Round, 81st overall Chicago Blackhawks
Alex Jefferies 2020, 4th Round, 121 overall New York Islanders
Andrei Buyalsky 2021, 3rd Round, 92nd overall Colorado Avalanche
Philip Svedebäck 2021, 4th Round, 117th overall Boston Bruins
 
 

FIGHTING SAINTS IN THE NHL

Sixteen players who have played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints have advanced to play in the NHL following their time in The Key City. Six players came from the original Fighting Saints, including Gary Suter, who was an Olympian and is a member of the USA Hockey Hall of Fame.
 
Suter C. Ferraro P. Ferraro  Wilson Mowers Wozniewski Girgensons Gaudreau Matheson Benning
Barber Ryan Hillman Gambrell Robinson Kuhlman

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GARY SUTER

  • Member of Fighting Saints for two seasons from 1981-1983
  • Was captain of Fighting Saints 1982-1983 team, who claimed the Clark Cup and the National Championship 
  • Played 18 NHL Seasons for Calgary, Chicago and San Jose
  • Calder Trophy winner in 1986, 4-time All-Star, Stanley Cup Champion in 1989
  • Two-time Olympian for Team USA, winning a silver medal in 2002
  • Member of the USA Hockey Hall of Fame
















 

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CHRIS FERRARO

  • Played for Dubuque with twin brother, Peter, in parts of two seasons from 1990-1992
  • Helped University of Maine to a 42-1-2 season and a National Championship in 1992-1993
  • Played parts of six NHL seasons from 1995-2002, skating for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh, Edmonton, New York Islanders and Washington. 
  • Played professionally until 2009, last with the Las Vegas Wrangers of the ECHL
  • Currently a co-owner of the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks

















 
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PETER FERRARO

  • Played for Dubuque with twin brother, Chris in parts of two seasons from 1990-1992
  • Helped the University of Maine to a 42-1-2 season and a National Championship in 1992-1993
  • Played parts of six NHL seasons from 1995-2002, skating for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Washington
  • Played professionally until 2009, last with the Las Vegas Wrangers of the ECHL
  • Currently a co-owner of the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks

















 
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LANDON WILSON

  • Played for Dubuque in 1992-1993, helping lead the Fighting Saints to a National Championship 
  • Was a star at the University of North Dakota before turning pro
  • Played parts of 11 NHL seasons, skating with Colorado, Boston, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Dallas
  • Played professionally until 2010 and most recently played in the NHL in 2009 with Dallas
  • Currently Head Coach of the Hockey Club Dallas 18U NAHPL team

















 
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MARK MOWERS

  • Played for Dubuque in 1993-1994, scoring 82 points in just 47 games
  • Played four seasons at the University of New Hampshire
  • Played parts of 7 NHL seasons with Nashville, Detroit, Boston and Anaheim 
  • Played professionally until 2011 and most recently played in the NHL in 2009 with Anaheim
  • Currently a Pro Scout for the Montreal Canadiens 
















 

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ANDY WOZNIEWSKI

  • Played for Dubuque in 1998-1999, scoring 9 goals and 8 assists from the blue line
  • Played three seasons at the University of Wisconsin 
  • Played parts of 5 NHL seasons with Toronto, St. Louis and Boston
  • Playing professionally in Germany, skating for Munich EHC in the DEL
















 

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ZEMGUS GIRGENSONS

  • First player from current rendition of the Fighting Saints to play in the NHL.
  • Selected 14th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2012, making him the highest drafted Fighting Saint and Latvian player in NHL history.
  • Scored Buffalo's lone goal during his NHL debut on October 2, 2013 at Detroit.
  • Finished his first NHL season with 8 goals and 14 assists and was named the Sabres Rookie of the Year.
  • Played in the 2014 Sochi Olympics for Latvia.
  • Scored 49 goals and 70 assists in 420 NHL games, all for the Buffalo Sabres.
  • Joined Dubuque Fighting Saints ownership group on June 21, 2018.















 
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JOHNNY GAUDREAU

  • Became the second member of the current Fighting Saints to play in the NHL, making his NHL debut in April 2014.
  • Was selected by the Calgary Flames in the 4th round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
  • Illustrious career at Boston College saw Gaudreau win a National Championship and the Hobey Baker Award in 2014.
  • Signed with Calgary on April 11, 2014, just hours after winning the Hobey Baker Award.
  • Made his NHL Debut on April 13, 2014, scoring a goal in Calgary's final regular season game at Vancouver.
  • Signed a six-year contract extension with the Flames on October 10, 2016, keeping him in Calgary until the conclusion of the 2021–22 season.
  • Five-time NHL All-Star (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019).
  • Scored 137 goals and 262 assists in 414 NHL games, all for the Calgary Flames.
  • Joined Fighting Saints ownership group on June 21, 2018.
  • Totaled a career-high 99 points during the 2018-19 season.












 
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MIKE MATHESON

  • Selected in the 1st round, 23rd overall by the Florida Panthers in 2012.
  • Made his NHL debut on February 20, 2016 in a game against the Winnipeg Jets.
  • Played five playoff games for the Florida Panthers, notching an assist in the first round series against the New York Islanders.
  • Represented Team Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Hockey Championships and won a gold medal. Named a tournament all star, and won the Best Defenseman Award.
  • Signed an eight-year contract extension with the Florida Panthers on October 9, 2017, keeping him in Florida until the 2025–26 season.
















 

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MATTHEW BENNING

  • Originally drafted by the Boston Bruins but signed an entry-level deal with the Edmonton Oilers out of Northeastern University on August 27, 2016.
  • Made his NHL debut on November 1, 2016 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  • Played 62 games in his debut season for the Oilers, and all 12 playoff games in Edmonton's surprise run in 2016–17.
  • Hockey East (2016) at Northeastern, and Clark Cup Champion (2013) in Dubuque.
  • Signed a two-year deal on June 19, 2018 to stay in Edmonton.










 
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RILEY BARBER

  • Played for the Dubuque Fighting Saints during the 2010–11 season, which culminated in a Clark Cup championship.
  • Won an NCHC championship with Miami University of Ohio in 2015, which completed a stellar college career that included several NCAA honors and awards.
  • Won gold for Team USA during the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championships along with fellow Fighting Saint Johnny Gaudreau.
  • Made his NHL debut on February 24, 2017 for the Washington Capitals.
  • Totaled 60 points in 2018-19 with the Hershey Bears
  • Signed a one year contract with the Montreal Canadiens for 2019-20
















 

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JOAKIM RYAN

  • Selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 7th round, 198th overall during the 2012 NHL Draft.
  • Made NHL debut on October 12, 2017.
  • Named Sharks Rookie of the Year by San Jose media.
  • Signed a one year deal with LA Kings for 2019-20 season
  • Finished first season with 3 goals, 9 assists, and a +13 rating in 62 games.
  • Two-time All Ivy-League First Team All-Star, and one-time ECAC First Team All-Star
  • Won Clark Cup with Dubuque in 2011










 

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BLAKE HILLMAN

  • Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round, 173rd overall during the 2016 NHL Draft. 
  • Won an NCAA Championship, an NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship, and an NCHC Penrose Cup Championship while at the University of Denver.
  • Made his NHL debut on March 30, 2018 against the Colorado Avalanche.
  • Scored his first NHL goal on April 4, 2018 against the St. Louis Blues, shorthanded.
  • Played parts of two seasons with the Fighting Saints, and was drafted in the 13th round of Phase II of the USHL Draft.











 
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DYLAN GAMBRELL

  • Drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the 2nd round, 60th overall during the 2016 NHL Draft.
  • Made his NHL debut on April 3, 2018 against the Dallas Stars.
  • Won an NCAA Championship, an NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship, an NCHC Penrose Cup Championship at the University of Denver.
  • Named an All NCHC Second Team All-Star twice, and an NCHC All-Rookie selection.
  • Won a Clark Cup with the Dubuque Fighting Saints in 2013.
  • Participated in the 2015 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Dubuque.








 
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ERIC ROBINSON

  • Signed a two-year, entry level contract as a free agent with the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 26, 2018 out of Princeton University.
  • Made his NHL debut with Columbus on April 7, 2018 against the Nashville Predators.
  • Played in the fourth-longest game in NHL history on 8/11/2020 against the Tampa Bay Lightning (5-OT)
  • Won an ECAC Championship, and was named to the ECAC All-Tournament Team with Princeton in his senior year as captain.
  • Played for the Fighting Saints during the 2013–14 season.

















 
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KARSON KUHLMAN

  • Signed a two-year entry level deal with the Bruins in 2017-18 
  • Scored first NHL goal on Feb. 18th against San Jose Sharks
  • Scored first NHL playoff goal on Jun. 9th against St. Louis Blues
  • Captained Minnesota-Duluth to 2017-18 NCAA Championship and was named Frozen Four MVP
  • Played one full season in Dubuque in 2013-14 and tallied 44 points while making the USHL All-Star game. Also played part of the 2012-13 season, helping Dubuque to the Clark Cup.












 

ORIGINAL DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS (1980-2010)

When the Dubuque Fighting Saints returned to the USHL in 2010, they revived the original name of the USHL team that called Dubuque home from 1980-2001. Many players from those teams advanced to become NCAA and professional players. Six original Fighting Saints advanced from Dubuque to the NHL and are enshrined in the Hall of Champions at the Mystique Community Ice Center. Visit our Team History page for more information on the original Fighting Saints.