USHL DRAFT ANALYSIS - PHASE 2
Draft Picks by Team
USNTDP U18 - 10
Shattuck St Mary’s - 8
St Michael’s - 7
Fairbanks Ice Dogs - 5
Lawrence Academy , Andover HS (MN) , Mount St. Charles Academy , Amarillo Bulls , Powell River Kings , Springfield Jr Blues , North Jersey Avalanche - 4
The US National Team Development Program dominated the first round news, as 3 players were selected in the Top 5. Defenseman Own Gallatin was selected first overall by Madison, with teammate Hunter Strand following up at 2nd overall to Tri-City.
Quick Notes
270 Total Selections - 270 Forwards (60%) , 80 Defenseman (30%), Goalies (10%)
USPHL NCDC had 1 player selected, Boston Bandits Forward Kyle Mandleur by Cedar Rapids in the 20th round. The 6’6” forward finished the season with 37 points in 44 games.
The first round saw 3 goalies selected. University of Denver commit Matthew Davis was selected 9th overall by Green Bay, Charlie Glockner went 13th overall to Waterloo, and Andrew Miller finished up the round, going 16th overall to Fargo.
Video Credit -NAHL
The NAHL had a total of 31 players selected, 25 in the first 10 rounds. 18 Forwards - 8 Defenseman - 5 Goalies
Early Round Picks
Cade Penney 01’ Forward (Titans NAHL)(New Hampshire)- Penney is a smooth skating defensemen with elite defensive instincts. Really came on strong towards the end of the Titans season. Can QB a power play and also be a shut down defensemen. Maybe a top defender in the USHL this year.
Penney was selected 17th overall the Madison Capitals. He finished his 2nd season in New Jersey with 30 points in 51 games.
Video Credit - Mike Lowry
Timofei Khokhlachev 01’ Forward (Shreveport) (AIC)- Timofei blew up at the NAHL top prospects game in February. Scouts fell in love with the size, compete level and ability to move. All signs are pointing to Timofei playing his hockey in the future. Younger 01’ as well so lots of development left.
Mid Round Steal
Justin Ertel 03’ Forward (St Andrews College) (Cornell)- If he reports, Ertel has potential to be one of the better power forwards in the league. He protects pucks, competes and has a pro release. Can do it all at a high level of speed.
Ertel was drafted in the 3rd round of the OHL Priority draft by North Bay. He finished the 2019-2020 season with 51 goals and 69 assists in 69 games for St. Andrew’s College.
Video Credit - St. Andrew’s College (#23 - White)
Late Round Sleeper
Brian Grant 04’ Defensemen (Deerfield) (Uncommitted)-Undrafted in Phase 1 but went late in Phase 2 for his birthyear. Was buried on the depth chart as a younger guy on Deerfield. He is mobile, has a nice frame, elite vision on his first pass and rarely makes a mistake. With more playing time he will be a top player in prep hockey.