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.