Neponset Valley River Rats Players Selected to the USHL

The Neponset Valley River Rats are proud to recognize an outstanding group of players from our program who have been selected to the United States Hockey League (USHL).

These selections are a tremendous accomplishment and reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment each player has shown throughout their development. The USHL is one of the top junior hockey leagues in the country and serves as a premier path for players pursuing NCAA hockey and future opportunities at the highest levels of the game.

We are proud to celebrate players from both our 2010 and 2009 age groups who have earned this recognition.

2010 Age Group Selections

Jack Queally
US NTDP
River Rats: 14/15

Carter Felt
Round 4, Pick 55
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
River Rats: 14/15/16

Colin Walsh
Round 4, Pick 56
Chicago Steel
River Rats: 14/15/16

Jameson Needham
Round 4, Pick 57
Waterloo Black Hawks
River Rats: 15

Robert Dekleine
Round 7, Pick 97
Sioux City Musketeers
River Rats: Incoming 16

Marco Cinque
Round 7, Pick 100
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
River Rats: Incoming 16

Nick Ware
Round 8, Pick 107
Omaha Lancers
River Rats: 14/15/16

Dylan Rothstein
Round 9, Pick 131
Fargo Force
River Rats: 14

Michael Barrett
Round 10, Pick 143
Madison Capitols
River Rats: 14/15/16

Brendan Martin
Round 11, Pick 156
Sioux City Musketeers
River Rats: 14/15/16

Jake Donatelli
Round 13, Pick 183
Sioux City Musketeers
River Rats: 15/16

2009 Age Group Selections

Marshall Paul
Round 2, Pick 30
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
River Rats: 15

Jack O’Dell
Round 2, Pick 33
Dubuque Fighting Saints
River Rats: 16/18

Elliott Watson
Round 5, Pick 84
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
River Rats: 15/18

Anthony Pellitteri
Round 8, Pick 130
Fargo Force
River Rats: 15

Brayden White
Round 10, Pick 158
Muskegon Lumberjacks
River Rats: 15/16/18

A Proud Moment for the River Rats

The River Rats organization is incredibly proud of each of these players and their families. Their selections are a reflection of the work they have put in on and off the ice, as well as the commitment of the coaches, teammates, and support systems that have helped them along the way.

These accomplishments continue to demonstrate the strength of the Neponset Valley River Rats development model and our mission of helping players grow, compete, and advance to the next level.

Congratulations again to all of these players on this tremendous achievement. We look forward to following their continued success in the USHL and beyond.