BUCS ALUMNI REACHING THE NHL
| BUCS YEARS |
PLAYER |
DEBUT TEAM |
NHL DEBUT DATE |
| 1983-43 |
Vincent Riendeau |
Montreal Canadiens |
Dec 28, 1987 |
| 1983-84 |
John Blue |
Boston Bruins |
Jan 7, 1993 |
| 1998-99 |
Peter Smrek |
St. Louis Blues |
Feb 10, 2001 |
| 1996-97 |
Erik Cole |
Carolina Hurricanes |
Oct 5, 2001 |
| 1995-97 |
Scott Clemmensen |
New Jersey Devils |
Oct 6, 2001 |
| 1998-00 |
Peter Sejna |
St. Louis Blues |
Apr 6, 2003 |
| 1997-99 |
Noah Clarke |
Los Angeles Kings |
Dec 16, 2003 |
| 2002-04 |
Joe Piskula |
Los Angeles Kings |
Mar 23, 2007 |
| 2002-03 |
Steve Wagner |
St. Louis Blues |
Oct 4, 2007 |
| 1996-99 |
Garrett Stafford |
Detroit Red Wings |
Feb 23, 2008 |
| 2005-06 |
Kyle Okposo |
New York Islanders |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| 2001-02 |
Brett Skinner |
New York Islanders |
Oct 27, 2008 |
| 2004-06 |
Trevor Lewis |
Los Angeles Kings |
Dec 19, 2008 |
| 2003-04 |
Davis Drewiske |
Los Angeles Kings |
Feb 3, 2009 |
| 2005-06 |
Joel Rechlicz |
New York Islanders |
Mar 5, 2009 |
| 2004-05 |
John McCarthy |
San Jose Sharks |
Jan 9, 2010 |
| 2005-07 |
Jeff Petry |
Edmonton Oilers |
Dec 28, 2010 |
| 2005-07 |
Aaron Palushaj |
Montreal Canadiens |
Mar 17, 2011 |
| 2005-07 |
Shane Sims |
New York Islanders |
Apr 9, 2011 |
| 2006-07 |
Matt Read |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Oct 6, 2011 |
| 2004-05 |
Chad Rau |
Minnesota Wild |
Jan 21, 2012 |
| 2005-06 |
Brian Foster |
Florida Panthers |
Feb 4, 2012 |
| 2007-08 |
Keith Kinkaid |
New Jersey Devils |
Mar 5, 2013 |
| 2008-09 |
Alex Chiasson |
Dallas Stars |
Apr 3, 2013 |
| 2009-10 |
Connor Brickley |
Florida Panthers |
Oct 10, 2015 |
| 2011-12 |
Pheonix Copley |
St. Louis Blues |
Feb 27, 2016 |
| 2011-12 |
Jason Kasdorf |
Buffalo Sabres |
Apr 8, 2016 |
| 2013-14 |
AJ Greer |
Colorado Avalanche |
Nov 13, 2016 |
| 2011-12 |
Drake Caggiula |
Edmonton Oilers |
Nov 19, 2016 |
| 2009-10 |
TJ Tynan |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
Mar 8, 2017 |
| 2010-11 |
Zachary Aston-Reese |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Feb 3, 2018 |
| 2011-12 |
Nick Seeler |
Minnesota Wild |
Feb 12, 2018 |
| 2010-12 |
Anthony Greco |
Florida Panthers |
Dec 13, 2018 |
| 2011-13 |
Joe Gambardella |
Edmonton Oilers |
Dec 31, 2018 |
| 2016-17 |
Mario Ferraro |
San Jose Sharks |
Oct 2, 2019 |
| 2017-18 |
Mike Hardman |
Chicago Black Hawks |
Apr 27, 2021 |
| 2008-09 |
Michael Houser |
Buffalo Sabres |
May 3, 2021 |
| 2014-15 |
Grant Hutton |
New York Islanders |
Nov 20, 2021 |
| 2012-15 |
Corey Schueneman |
Montreal Canadiens |
Dec 28, 2021 |
| 2010-12 |
Ethan Prow |
Buffalo Sabres |
Dec 29, 2021 |
| 2017-19 |
Michael Kesselring |
Arizona Coyotes |
Mar 3, 2023 |
| 2018-21 |
Alex Laferriere |
Los Angeles Kings |
Oct 11, 2023 |
| 2017-18 |
Marshall Rifai |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Feb 19, 2024 |
| 2016-18 |
Brian Halonen |
New Jersey Devils |
Feb 25, 2024 |
| 2014-15 |
Patrik Koch |
Arizona Coyotes |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| 2017-18 |
Nate Clurman |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Dec 29, 2024 |
BUCS ALUMNI AS NHL STAFF (2024-25)
Steve Carroll, Broadcaster, Anaheim Ducks (Broadcaster, 1981-85)
Jason Nightingale, Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, Buffalo Sabres (Player, 1997-98)
Joe Huff, Head Athletic Trainer, Chicago Blackhawks (Athletic Trainer, 1999-05)
Nick Pryor, Director of Amateur Scouting, Colorado Avalanche (Player, 2008-09)
Mark Mullen, Amateur Scout, Montreal Canadiens (Player, 1999-00)
Vincent Riendeau, Goalie and Russia Pro Scout, Montreal Canadiens (Player, 1983-84)
Scott Clemmensen, Goaltending Scout, New York Rangers (Player 1995-97, Franchise Owner 2017-21)
H.T Lenz, Manager of Hockey Analytics, Washington Capitals (Player, 2008-10)
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (2024-25 REGULAR SEASON TOTALS)
| PLAYER |
POSITION |
TEAM |
STATISTICS |
| Alex Laferriere |
Forward |
Los Angeles Kings |
77 GP, 19 goals, 23 assists |
| Michael Kesselring |
Defenseman |
Utah Hockey Club |
82 GP, 7 goals, 29 assists |
| Nick Seeler |
Defenseman |
Philadelphia Flyers |
77 GP, 3 goals, 17 assists |
| Zachary Aston-Reese |
Forward |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
79 GP, 6 goals, 11 assists |
| A.J. Greer |
Forward |
Florida Panthers |
81 GP, 6 goals, 11 assists |
| Mario Ferraro |
Defenseman |
San Jose Sharks |
78 GP, 5 goals, 12 assists |
| Trevor Lewis |
Forward |
Los Angeles Kings |
60 GP, 6 goals, 6 assists |
| Jeff Petry |
Defenseman |
Detroit Red Wings |
44 GP, 1 goal, 7 assists |
| Grant Hutton |
Defenseman |
New York Islanders |
13GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Mike Hardman |
Forward |
New Jersey Devils |
2GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Drake Caggiula |
Forward |
Edmonton Oilers |
7GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| T.J. Tynan |
Forward |
Colorado Avalanche |
9GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Nate Clurman |
Defenseman |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Brian Halonen |
Forward |
New Jersey Devils |
2GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Corey Schuenemen |
Defenseman |
St. Louis Blues |
4GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Phoenix Copley |
Goaltender |
Los Angeles Kings |
1GP, 4.37 GAA, .833 SV% |
BUCS ALUMNI WINNING NHL AWARDS
Stanley Cup Champions: Kyle Okposo (2024), Alex Chiasson (2018), Trevor Lewis (2012, 2014), Davis Drewiske (2012), Erik Cole (2006)
AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE (2024-25 REGULAR SEASON)
| PLAYER |
POSITION |
TEAM |
STATS |
| Drake Caggiula |
Forward |
Bakersfield Condors |
62 GP, 24 goals, 28 assists |
| T.J. Tynan |
Forward |
Colorado Eagles |
52 GP, 8 goals, 41 assists |
| Brian Halonen |
Forward |
Utica Comets |
62 GP, 27 goals, 13 assists |
| Mike Hardman |
Forward |
Utica Comets |
57 GP, 18 goals, 17 assists |
| Wyatt Bongiovanni |
Forward |
Belleville Senators |
54 GP, 22 goals, 11 assists |
| Nikita Pavylchev |
Forward |
Chicago Wolves |
63 GP, 4 goals, 21 assists |
| Mark Senden |
Forward |
Colorado Eagles |
61 GP, 8 goals, 15 assists |
| Corey Schueneman |
Defenseman |
Springfield Thunderbirds |
63 GP, 4 goals, 16 assists |
| Joe Gambardella |
Forward |
Utica Comets |
48 GP, 6 goals, 12 assists |
| Marshall Rifai |
Defenseman |
Toronto Marlies |
63 GP, 3 goals, 10 assissts |
| Nate Clurman |
Defenseman |
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
31 GP, 2 goals, 9 assists |
| Drew Callin |
Forward |
Springfield Thunderbirds |
51 GP, 6 goals, 3 assists |
| Ethan Prow |
Defenseman |
Rochester Americans |
22 GP, 1 goal, 6 assists |
| Grant Hutton |
Defenseman |
Bridgeport Islanders |
29 GP, 0 goals, 5 assists |
| Sam Stevens |
Forward |
Toronto Marlies |
21 GP, 2 goals, 2 assists |
| Will MacKinnon |
Defenseman |
Utica Comets/Cleveland Monsters |
44 GP, 0 goals, 4 assists |
| Scooter Brickey |
Defenseman |
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
29 GP, 0 goals, 3 assists |
| Jackson Dorrington |
Defenseman |
Hartford Wolfpack |
9 GP, 1 goal, 1 assist |
| Patrik Koch |
Defenseman |
Tucson Roadrunners |
10 GP, 0 goals, 2 assists |
| Simon Mack |
Defenseman |
Calgary Wranglers |
2 GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Kaden Bohlsen |
Forward |
Calgary Wranglers |
4 GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| John Prokop |
Defenseman |
Toronto Marlies |
3 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Mitch Lewandowski |
Forward |
Milwaukee Admirals |
4 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Matt Brown |
Forward |
Lehigh Valley Phantoms |
6 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Lucas Mercuri |
Forward |
Syracuse Crunch |
6 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Phoenix Copley |
Goaltender |
Ontario Reign |
42 GP, 2.49 GAA, .904 SV% |
| Michael Houser |
Goaltender |
Rochester Americans |
14 GP, 2.83 GAA, .893 SV% |
EAST COAST HOCKEY LEAGUE (2024-25 REGULAR SEASON)
| NAME |
POSITION |
TEAM |
STATS |
| Mitch Lewandowski |
Forward |
Toledo Walleye |
58 GP, 28 goals, 33 assists |
| Ty Pelton-Byce |
Forward |
Idaho Steelheads |
59 GP, 24 goals, 37 assists |
| Casey Carreau |
Forward |
Kansas City Mavericks |
64 GP, 21 goals, 36 assists |
| Logan Nelson |
Forward |
Tahoe Knight Monsters |
66 GP, 18 goals, 34 assists |
| Reed Lebster |
Forward |
Utah Grizzlies |
67 GP, 19 goals, 27 assists |
| T.J. Walsh |
Forward |
Iowa Heartlanders |
66 GP, 18 goals, 25 assists |
| Matt Brown |
Forward |
Reading Royals |
54 GP, 19 goals, 22 assists |
| Luke Manning |
Forward |
Utah Grizzlies |
67 GP, 18 goals, 21 assists |
| Solag Bakich |
Forward |
Tulsa Oilers |
66 GP, 15 goals, 20 assists |
| Zach Jordan |
Forward |
Fort Wayne Komets/Jacksonville Icemen |
69 GP, 18 goals, 16 assists |
| Wyllum Deveaux |
Forward |
Maine Mariners |
66 GP, 19 goals, 12 assists |
| Duggie Lagrone |
Defenseman |
Tulsa Oilers |
71 GP, 4 goals, 26 assists |
| Chris Dodero |
Forward |
Cincinnati Cyclones/Tahoe Knight Monsters |
54 GP, 9 goals, 16 assists |
| Ara Nazarian |
Forward |
Orlando Solar Bears |
64 GP, 9 goals, 16 assists |
| Jake Wahlin |
Forward |
Wichita Thunder |
66 GP, 9 goals, 13 assists |
| Isaac Johnson |
Forward |
Tahoe Knight Monsters |
33 GP, 8 goals, 12 assists |
| Jack Clement |
Defenseman |
Kalamazoo Wings/Tulsa Oilers |
55 GP, 2 goals, 16 assists |
| David Drake |
Defenseman |
Wheeling Nailers |
65 GP, 0 goals, 14 assists |
| C.J. Walker |
Forward |
Idaho Steelheads |
42 GP, 8 goals, 5 assists |
| Chris Lipe |
Defenseman |
Iowa Heartlanders |
52 GP, 3 goals, 5 assists |
| Kirby Proctor |
Defenseman |
Trois-Rivieres Lions |
59 GP, 2 goals, 7 assists |
| Tyler Drevitch |
Forward |
Atlanta Gladiators |
25 GP, 3 goals, 2 assists |
| Mason Nevers |
Forward |
Idaho Steelheads |
6 GP, 2 goals, 1 assist |
| Matt Choupani |
Forward |
Savannah Ghost Pirates |
7 GP, 0 goals, 3 assists |
| Kristoff Papp |
Forward |
Iowa Heartlanders |
5 GP, 0 goals, 2 assists |
| Tony Malinowski |
Defenseman |
Reading Royals |
5 GP, 0 goals, 2 assists |
| Anthony Hora |
Defenseman |
Worcester Railers |
12 GP, 0 goals, 2 assists |
| Joe Widmar |
Forward |
Fort Wayne Komets/Bloomington Bison/Rapid City Rush |
26 GP, 0 goals, 2 assists |
| Zach Faremouth |
Forward |
Reading Royals |
3 GP, 1 goal, 0 assists |
| Connor Senken |
Defenseman |
Utah Grizzlies |
2 GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Nicklas Andrews |
Defenseman |
Toledo Walleyes |
2 GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Will Mackinnon |
Defenseman |
Adirondack Thunder |
2 GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Carson Kosobud |
Defenseman |
Bloomington Bison |
3 GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Josh Luedtke |
Defenseman |
Savannah Ghost Pirates |
5 GP, 0 goals, 1 assist |
| Dalton Gally |
Defenseman |
Reading Royals/Maine Mariners |
11 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists |
| Keith Kinkaid |
Goaltender |
Savannah Ghost Pirates |
32 GP, 3.17 GAA, .893 SV% |
| Michael Houser |
Goaltender |
Jacksonville Icemen |
4 GP, 2.54 GAA, .921 SV% |
