General | 5/7/2025 8:32:53 AM

The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced today that Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Dryden Allen has been named the 2024-25 USHL Scholar-Athlete of the Year, recognizing the league's most exemplary student-athlete.

The Niagara Falls, Ontario native becomes the sixth Fighting Saint to win the award and third straight, joining James Reeder (2024), Lucas St. Louis (2023), Connor Kurth (2021), Mason McCormick (2019), and Alex Steeves (2018).

Allen, a Michigan State commit, holds a perfect 4.0 GPA while recording 15 points (3G, 12A) in his first USHL campaign.

"Dryden represents the highest standard of what it means to be a student-athlete," said Craig Bell, Program Chair at St. Michael's Catholic High School. "He is hardworking, humble, respectful, and committed to excellence in everything he does, both on the ice and in the classroom. His ability to make time for others, whether through a genuine check-in or simple encouragement, makes him an exceptional role model."

Also announced today are members of the 2024-25 USHL All-Academic Team.

2024-25 USHL All-Academic Team Honorees:
Dryden Allen (DBQ)
Gavin Cornforth (DBQ)
Heikki Ruohonen (DBQ)
Cole Tuminaro (SC)
Daniel Moor (OMA)
Evan Jardine (YNG)

About the USHL

The United States Hockey League and its 16 member clubs are committed to being the leading 16–20-year-old junior hockey league in the world. More than half of Division I men’s hockey roster spots are held by USHL alumni and more than 195 alumni were listed on NHL rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season.

The league's player-first approach, including a 2:1 practice-to-game ratio and a schedule with 92% of games played on weekends, provides its players with the optimal environment for athletic and personal growth, creating pathways for the next generation of stars like Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms), Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel), Cole Caufield (NTDP), Adam Fantilli (Chicago Steel) and Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede). More.