October 14, 2009
Kevin Lind of the Chicago Steel and Jared Coreau of the Lincoln Stars are among the several top prospects in the USHL this season.
Mike Morreale from NHL.com profiles a few of the many top prospects in the USHL this season.
As NHL.com continues its year-round coverage of prospects who will fill out the wish lists of the 30 NHL teams come June, it should be noted that 17 players from the United States Hockey League were chosen at the 2009 Entry Draft, led by John Moore, who was the 21st pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
"I don't think people realize this is the highest caliber of amateur hockey, below college, that there is in the United States," Versus and NBC analyst and former NHL forward Ed Olczyk told NHL.com. "I don't think it gets enough credit or support......click here for full story.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the USHL celebrates its 31st season of junior hockey in 2009-10. With over 140 players already committed to NCAA Division I schools and 13 NHL Entry Draft picks currently on League rosters, the USHL is the nation's foremost producer of junior hockey talent. For more information, visit us on the web at www.USHL.com.
It's not just hockey. It's the USHL.
