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2026-27 Men's Ice Hockey Roster

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  • Luke Carrithers - View Profile
    Goaltender G 6'1" 197 lbs L 1/11/2008
    1

    Luke Carrithers

    Maple Grove, MN Western Michigan USA NTDP U18 (USHL)
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    Maple Grove, MN Western Michigan USA NTDP U18 (USHL)
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  • Sullivan Martin - View Profile
    Defense D 6'4" 220 lbs R 2/20/2008
    3

    Sullivan Martin

    Essex Junction, VT University of Vermont Sherwood Park (BCHL)
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    Essex Junction, VT University of Vermont Sherwood Park (BCHL)
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  • Joey Kotzian - View Profile
    Defense D 6'2" 178 lbs R 1/24/2008
    4

    Joey Kotzian

    Elk River, MN Uncommitted Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN)
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    Elk River, MN Uncommitted Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN)
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  • Nikolai Zhukov - View Profile
    Defense D 6'2" 185 lbs R 8/30/2010
    5

    Nikolai Zhukov

    Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
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    Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
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  • Travis Lefere - View Profile
    Forward F 5'10" 180 lbs R 3/28/2007
    6

    Travis Lefere

    Grand Rapids, MI Miami University Waterloo (USHL)
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    Grand Rapids, MI Miami University Waterloo (USHL)
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  • Joe Wahlund - View Profile
    Defense D 6'0" 184 lbs L 4/20/2007
    7

    Joe Wahlund

    Karlstad, SWE Uncommitted Färjestad BK U20 (SWE)
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    Karlstad, SWE Uncommitted Färjestad BK U20 (SWE)
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  • Trevor Theuer - View Profile
    Forward F 5'11" 193 lbs L 2/12/2008
    9

    Trevor Theuer

    Clarkston, MI Miami (Ohio) Saginaw (OHL)
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    Clarkston, MI Miami (Ohio) Saginaw (OHL)
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  • Caden Dabrowski - View Profile
    Forward F 6'0" 193 lbs R 5/27/2008
    10

    Caden Dabrowski

    Crystal Lake, IL Merrimack College Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
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    Crystal Lake, IL Merrimack College Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
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  • Nate Kydd - View Profile
    Forward F 5'10" 167 lbs L 9/25/2009
    11

    Nate Kydd

    Halifax, NS Merrimack College Sherwood Park (BCHL)
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    Halifax, NS Merrimack College Sherwood Park (BCHL)
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  • David Blasiak - View Profile
    Forward F 5'11" 183 lbs L 1/7/2009
    12

    David Blasiak

    Roselle, IL Uncommitted Chicago Reapers (15U AAA)
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    Roselle, IL Uncommitted Chicago Reapers (15U AAA)
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  • Jack Larkin - View Profile
    Forward F 5'9" 164 lbs R 11/13/2009
    13

    Jack Larkin

    Fargo, ND Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA)
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    Fargo, ND Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA)
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  • Kane Johnson - View Profile
    Forward F 6'1" 188 lbs L 2/12/2008
    14

    Kane Johnson

    West Fargo, ND Uncommitted Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA)
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    West Fargo, ND Uncommitted Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA)
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  • Melvin Ekman - View Profile
    Forward F 6'0" 168 lbs L 3/16/2006
    16

    Melvin Ekman

    Stockholm, SWE Minnesota State, Mankato (CCHA) Djurgardens IF (J18E)
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    Stockholm, SWE Minnesota State, Mankato (CCHA) Djurgardens IF (J18E)
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  • Arsienii Voroteliak - View Profile
    Forward F 5'10" 178 lbs L 9/17/2008
    17

    Arsienii Voroteliak

    Dnipro, UKR Uncommitted Mannheim U20 (GER)
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    Dnipro, UKR Uncommitted Mannheim U20 (GER)
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  • Joseph Covelluzzi - View Profile
    Forward F 5'9" 187 lbs R 1/30/2009
    18

    Joseph Covelluzzi

    Boston, MA University of Maine Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
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    Boston, MA University of Maine Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
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  • Luke Brierley - View Profile
    Defense D 6'1" 190 lbs L 2/7/2007
    19

    Luke Brierley

    Barrington, IL Brown University Janesville Jets (NAHL)
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    Barrington, IL Brown University Janesville Jets (NAHL)
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  • Gavin Lock - View Profile
    Forward F 6'1" 184 lbs L 5/15/2007
    20

    Gavin Lock

    Plymouth, MI Western Michigan University Little Caesars (16U AAA)
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    Plymouth, MI Western Michigan University Little Caesars (16U AAA)
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  • Lincoln Krizizke - View Profile
    Defense D 6'1" 176 lbs L 4/8/2008
    21

    Lincoln Krizizke

    Waukesha, WI Ohio State University Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
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    Waukesha, WI Ohio State University Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
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  • Olle Därth - View Profile
    Forward F 6'2" 197 lbs L 4/14/2007
    23

    Olle Därth

    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Timrå IK U20 (SWE)
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    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Timrå IK U20 (SWE)
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  • Max Lind - View Profile
    Forward F 6'2" 204 lbs R 1/22/2006
    24

    Max Lind

    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE)
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    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE)
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  • Jacoby Palmer - View Profile
    Defense D 6'1" 185 lbs L 8/9/2009
    25

    Jacoby Palmer

    Holden, MA Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA)
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    Holden, MA Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA)
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  • Kris Richards - View Profile
    Defense D 6'3" 206 lbs R 7/20/2007
    26

    Kris Richards

    Malone, NY St. Lawrence University Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
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    Malone, NY St. Lawrence University Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
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  • Porter Matchett - View Profile
    Forward F 6'3" 205 lbs L 12/31/2010
    27

    Porter Matchett

    New York, NY Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U (AAA)
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    New York, NY Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U (AAA)
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  • David Thomasson - View Profile
    Forward F 6'2" 204 lbs L 2/26/2006
    28

    David Thomasson

    Luleå, SWE Uncommitted Luleå HF U20 (SWE)
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    Luleå, SWE Uncommitted Luleå HF U20 (SWE)
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  • Hudson Lohse - View Profile
    Defense D 6'2" 178 lbs L 6/14/2008
    29

    Hudson Lohse

    Franklin, TN St. Cloud State University Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA)
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    Franklin, TN St. Cloud State University Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA)
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  • Brandon Wright - View Profile
    Goaltender G 6'2" 195 lbs L 10/18/2008
    31

    Brandon Wright

    Grant, MN Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA)
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    Grant, MN Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA)
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Staff Roster

Men's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Evan Dixon

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  • Associate Coach

    Jacob Semik

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  • Assistant Coach

    John Kaljian

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  • Video Coach & Hockey Operations Coordinator

    Justin Fortuna

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  • Goaltending Coach

    Peter Samargia

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  • Strength & Conditioning Coach (in partnership with Volv Fitness)

    Michael McCutcheon

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Men's Ice Hockey Support Staff

2026-27 Men's Ice Hockey Roster
Name Name Hometown # Pos. Shot/Glove Ht. Wt. Hometown Commitment Previous Team DOB
Luke Carrithers Maple Grove, MN 1 Goaltender L 6-1 197 Maple Grove, MN Western Michigan USA NTDP U18 (USHL) 1/11/2008
Sullivan Martin Essex Junction, VT 3 Defense R 6-4 220 Essex Junction, VT University of Vermont Sherwood Park (BCHL) 2/20/2008
Joey Kotzian Elk River, MN 4 Defense R 6-2 178 Elk River, MN Uncommitted Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN) 1/24/2008
Nikolai Zhukov Hermantown, MN 5 Defense R 6-2 185 Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN) 8/30/2010
Travis Lefere Grand Rapids, MI 6 Forward R 5-10 180 Grand Rapids, MI Miami University Waterloo (USHL) 3/28/2007
Joe Wahlund Karlstad, SWE 7 Defense L 6-0 184 Karlstad, SWE Uncommitted Färjestad BK U20 (SWE) 4/20/2007
Trevor Theuer Clarkston, MI 9 Forward L 5-11 193 Clarkston, MI Miami (Ohio) Saginaw (OHL) 2/12/2008
Caden Dabrowski Crystal Lake, IL 10 Forward R 6-0 193 Crystal Lake, IL Merrimack College Chicago Mission (16U AAA) 5/27/2008
Nate Kydd Halifax, NS 11 Forward L 5-10 167 Halifax, NS Merrimack College Sherwood Park (BCHL) 9/25/2009
David Blasiak Roselle, IL 12 Forward L 5-11 183 Roselle, IL Uncommitted Chicago Reapers (15U AAA) 1/7/2009
Jack Larkin Fargo, ND 13 Forward R 5-9 164 Fargo, ND Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA) 11/13/2009
Kane Johnson West Fargo, ND 14 Forward L 6-1 188 West Fargo, ND Uncommitted Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA) 2/12/2008
Melvin Ekman Stockholm, SWE 16 Forward L 6-0 168 Stockholm, SWE Minnesota State, Mankato (CCHA) Djurgardens IF (J18E) 3/16/2006
Arsienii Voroteliak Dnipro, UKR 17 Forward L 5-10 178 Dnipro, UKR Uncommitted Mannheim U20 (GER) 9/17/2008
Joseph Covelluzzi Boston, MA 18 Forward R 5-9 187 Boston, MA University of Maine Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep) 1/30/2009
Luke Brierley Barrington, IL 19 Defense L 6-1 190 Barrington, IL Brown University Janesville Jets (NAHL) 2/7/2007
Gavin Lock Plymouth, MI 20 Forward L 6-1 184 Plymouth, MI Western Michigan University Little Caesars (16U AAA) 5/15/2007
Lincoln Krizizke Waukesha, WI 21 Defense L 6-1 176 Waukesha, WI Ohio State University Chicago Mission (16U AAA) 4/8/2008
Olle Därth Stockholm, SWE 23 Forward L 6-2 197 Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Timrå IK U20 (SWE) 4/14/2007
Max Lind Stockholm, SWE 24 Forward R 6-2 204 Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE) 1/22/2006
Jacoby Palmer Holden, MA 25 Defense L 6-1 185 Holden, MA Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA) 8/9/2009
Kris Richards Malone, NY 26 Defense R 6-3 206 Malone, NY St. Lawrence University Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep) 7/20/2007
Porter Matchett New York, NY 27 Forward L 6-3 205 New York, NY Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U (AAA) 12/31/2010
David Thomasson Luleå, SWE 28 Forward L 6-2 204 Luleå, SWE Uncommitted Luleå HF U20 (SWE) 2/26/2006
Hudson Lohse Franklin, TN 29 Defense L 6-2 178 Franklin, TN St. Cloud State University Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA) 6/14/2008
Brandon Wright Grant, MN 31 Goaltender L 6-2 195 Grant, MN Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA) 10/18/2008

Men's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff

Men's Ice Hockey - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Staff Headshot Evan Dixon Head Coach
Staff Headshot Jacob Semik Associate Coach
Staff Headshot John Kaljian Assistant Coach
Staff Headshot Justin Fortuna Video Coach & Hockey Operations Coordinator
Peter Samargia Head Shot Peter Samargia Goaltending Coach
Michael McCutcheon Strength & Conditioning Coach (in partnership with Volv Fitness)

Men's Ice Hockey Support Staff

Men's Ice Hockey - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Trevor Edwards Headshot Trevor Edwards General Manager
Staff Headshot Jaiden Baker Head Athletic Trainer
Staff Headshot Jaden Carter Equipment Manager
Amy Edwards Head Shot Amy Edwards Housing Coordinator
Joanne Gibson Head Shot Joanne Gibson Education Coordinator
Tim Tim Dutton Human Performance Consultant
Andrew Weiss Andrew Weiss Director of Player Personnel
Doug Doug MacCormack Scout
Willie Willie Corrin Scout
Colin Collin Felton Scout
Guimont, Joe Joe Guimont Scout
Mark Plantery Mark Plantery Scout
Mike Mike Burkhart Scout
Garavaglia, Brian Brian Garavaglia Goaltending Scout
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    Luke Carrithers

    G
    6'1" 197 lbs USHL Exp: 3rd Season Phase II Tender 1/11/2008
    L
    Maple Grove, MN USA NTDP U18 (USHL)
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    Sullivan Martin

    D
    6'4" 220 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 57) 2/20/2008
    R
    Essex Junction, VT Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    3
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    Joey Kotzian

    D
    6'2" 178 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (6th Round, Pick 89) 1/24/2008
    R
    Elk River, MN Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN)
    4
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    Nikolai Zhukov

    D
    6'2" 185 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase I (1st Round, Pick 13) 8/30/2010
    R
    Hermantown, MN Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
    5
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    Travis Lefere

    F
    5'10" 180 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season Trade (with Waterloo) 3/28/2007
    R
    Grand Rapids, MI Waterloo (USHL)
    6
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    Joe Wahlund

    D
    6'0" 184 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase II (18th Round, Pick 290) 4/20/2007
    L
    Karlstad, SWE Färjestad BK U20 (SWE)
    7
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    Trevor Theuer

    F
    5'11" 193 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season Free Agent 2/12/2008
    L
    Clarkston, MI Saginaw (OHL)
    9
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    Caden Dabrowski

    F
    6'0" 193 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 65) 5/27/2008
    R
    Crystal Lake, IL Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    10
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    Nate Kydd

    F
    5'10" 167 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (1st Round, Pick 15) 9/25/2009
    L
    Halifax, NS Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    11
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    David Blasiak

    F
    5'11" 183 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase I (5th Round, Pick 73) 1/7/2009
    L
    Roselle, IL Chicago Reapers (15U AAA)
    12
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    Jack Larkin

    F
    5'9" 164 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase I (2nd Round, Pick 28) 11/13/2009
    R
    Fargo, ND Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA)
    13
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    Kane Johnson

    F
    6'1" 188 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2024 Phase I (4th Round, Pick 59) 2/12/2008
    L
    West Fargo, ND Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA)
    14
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    Melvin Ekman

    F
    6'0" 168 lbs USHL Exp: 3rd Season 2024 Phase II (5th Round, Pick 74) 3/16/2006
    L
    Stockholm, SWE Djurgardens IF (J18E)
    16
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    Arsienii Voroteliak

    F
    5'10" 178 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (9th Round, Pick 147) 9/17/2008
    L
    Dnipro, UKR Mannheim U20 (GER)
    17
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    Joseph Covelluzzi

    F
    5'9" 187 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase I (4th Round, Pick 51) 1/30/2009
    R
    Boston, MA Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    18
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    Luke Brierley

    D
    6'1" 190 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2023 Phase I (2nd Round, Pick 23) 2/7/2007
    L
    Barrington, IL Janesville Jets (NAHL)
    19
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    Gavin Lock

    F
    6'1" 184 lbs USHL Exp: 3rd Season 2023 Phase I (5th Round, Pick 68) 5/15/2007
    L
    Plymouth, MI Little Caesars (16U AAA)
    20
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    Lincoln Krizizke

    D
    6'1" 176 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2024 Phase I (6th Round, Pick 89) 4/8/2008
    L
    Waukesha, WI Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    21
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    Olle Därth

    F
    6'2" 197 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (1st Round, Pick 13) 4/14/2007
    L
    Stockholm, SWE Timrå IK U20 (SWE)
    23
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    Max Lind

    F
    6'2" 204 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 61) 1/22/2006
    R
    Stockholm, SWE Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE)
    24
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    Jacoby Palmer

    D
    6'1" 185 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season Trade (with Des Moines) 8/9/2009
    L
    Holden, MA Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA)
    25
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    Kris Richards

    D
    6'3" 206 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase II (12th Round, Pick 200) 7/20/2007
    R
    Malone, NY Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    26
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    Porter Matchett

    F
    6'3" 205 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase 1 - 5th Round, 73rd Overall 12/31/2010
    L
    New York, NY Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U (AAA)
    27
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    David Thomasson

    F
    6'2" 204 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 63) 2/26/2006
    L
    Luleå, SWE Luleå HF U20 (SWE)
    28
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    Hudson Lohse

    D
    6'2" 178 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 61 6/14/2008
    L
    Franklin, TN Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA)
    29
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    Brandon Wright

    G
    6'2" 195 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season Free Agent 10/18/2008
    L
    Grant, MN Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA)
    31

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