Category Archives: Tier 1 – USHL

Week 11 CCM USHL Players of the Week

Jacob Wilson

Wilson played a major role in Sioux City’s 12-goal weekend sweep of the Youngstown Phantoms. Wilson picked up an assist in the Musketeers’ Friday night shootout win, and added two goals and another assist on Saturday.

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Learning from leaders, Muskies’ Wilson shows character

Jacob Wilson

Musketeers Coach Jay Varady appreciates Wilson’s diligent leadership. He saw it show in factors outside of his 2-goal, 1-assist performance in the 9-4 triumph.

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In Sweden Win, Woll Finds New Confidence, Camaraderie

Joseph Woll

“It’s an experience I will never forget,” Woll said. “To be able to go overseas and represent the country and bring home a championship — it was special. I know the guys and coaches were proud of what we did together.”

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Schultz, Davies Choose Schools

Mike Davies

First-year Waterloo Black Hawks players Michael Davies and Brandon Schultz have each made commitments to NCAA Division I universities.

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Brady Tkachuk ready to follow in family footsteps

Brady Tkachuk

Brady’s father, Keith, is of course famous for playing 1,200 games in the NHL, leading the league in goals and helping Team USA to a gold medal at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. Brady’s older brother, Matthew, is currently laying waste to the OHL as part of the London Knights.

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Lumberjacks Add Charlie Combs

Charlie Combs

The Muskegon Lumberjacks have acquired forward Charlie Combs from the Dubuque Fighting Saints in exchange for Lumberjacks defensemen Carson Vance.

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Meet Jay Varady, Head Coach of the Sioux City Musketeers

Jay Varady

The Sioux City Musketeers started over 40 years ago and have a strong tradition of success which is why Jay Varady, Head Coach of the Musketeers,  said he wanted to come to Sioux City. Jay Varady is in his third year as the Muskies’ Head Coach,which began  in the spring of 2013.

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Power play encourages Musketeers’ Varady

Jay Varady

Varady cited assistant coach Mark Abalan, who is in charge of the Musketeers’ power play unit. Five players recorded power play assists in the first two games, including Jake Ryczek, who last season, scored 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) on the man advantage.

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Matthew Tkachuk carries on father’s legacy with strong performance at All-American Game

Matthew Tkachuk

Former NHLer Keith Tkachuk was one of the best American-born talents to ever play in the NHL, and now son Matthew Tkachuk is well on his way toward following in his father’s footsteps.

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USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game filled with bloodlines

Logan Brown

Center Logan Brown, the son of former NHL puck-moving defenseman Jeff Brown, is also playing in the game, along with power forward Max Jones, the son of former NHLer Brad Jones and Luke McInnis, the son of former NHL player Marty McInnis. Others: Graham McPhee (son of George McPhee), Tage Thompson (son of Brent Thompson), Mitch Eliot (son of Darren Eliot) and Drake Rymsha (son of Andrew Rymsha).

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