Is it possible to get drafted by more than one team?
No. Players can only be drafted by one USHL team.
Is it possible to be drafted into more than one league?
Yes, players can be drafted into several different leagues. However, they are only allowed to play in one and will be classified in one September 15.
Can a player still get drafted even though he has signed a tender with another league?
Yes, the tenders that are signed in other leagues have no bearing on the USHL or its draft.
How does a player know when he is drafted?
Players will be notified of their selection within 24-48 hours of the draft by the coach of the team that selected them.
Is the draft open to the public?
You will be able to follow the draft online at www.ushldraft.com. Public availability of the draft is subject to change.
What about the protected lists, will those be posted as well?
Individual team protected lists will be posted following the draft. Once the draft is completed, the USHL will have a dead period lasting approximately two weeks where no roster movement can take place.
(Source: USHL.com)
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
2010 Entry Draft FAQ (pt II)
What is the affiliate list?
The affiliate list is made up of players in the U-18 category. The list contains players that can be added anytime over the course of the season, either for full-time duty or as an injury replacement. These players can be drafted either during the entry draft or the futures draft. These players do not have to play in 10 games to be given veteran status and can be placed on a team's initial protected list.
How many players can be drafted onto the affiliate list?
Each team is allowed to draft and assign 12 players to their affiliate list.
Who is considered a veteran player?
A veteran is classified as any player who played in 10 or more games for that team in the previous season. Regular season and playoff games both count toward this number.
How is the draft order determined?
The order is determined using the reverse order of standing based on points accumulated from the previous season. In other words, the team that finished last in the previous season will have the first pick, while the team that finished first overall will have the last pick.
Does getting drafted guarantee you are on the team?
No. Getting drafted simply means that your USHL rights belong to that team. It does not guarantee that you will be on the team at the start of next season.
If drafted, does a player still need to go through tryout camps?
Yes. Coaches usually require that all returning veterans, as well as players that are drafted go through tryout camps just like the players that aren't drafted but do get invited.
(Source: USHL.com)
The affiliate list is made up of players in the U-18 category. The list contains players that can be added anytime over the course of the season, either for full-time duty or as an injury replacement. These players can be drafted either during the entry draft or the futures draft. These players do not have to play in 10 games to be given veteran status and can be placed on a team's initial protected list.
How many players can be drafted onto the affiliate list?
Each team is allowed to draft and assign 12 players to their affiliate list.
Who is considered a veteran player?
A veteran is classified as any player who played in 10 or more games for that team in the previous season. Regular season and playoff games both count toward this number.
How is the draft order determined?
The order is determined using the reverse order of standing based on points accumulated from the previous season. In other words, the team that finished last in the previous season will have the first pick, while the team that finished first overall will have the last pick.
Does getting drafted guarantee you are on the team?
No. Getting drafted simply means that your USHL rights belong to that team. It does not guarantee that you will be on the team at the start of next season.
If drafted, does a player still need to go through tryout camps?
Yes. Coaches usually require that all returning veterans, as well as players that are drafted go through tryout camps just like the players that aren't drafted but do get invited.
(Source: USHL.com)
2010 Entry Draft FAQ (pt I)
When is the 2010 USHL Entry Draft?
This year's draft will be held on May 19th at 1:00 p.m. (CDT)
Who is eligible to be drafted?
Anybody that the coaches feel can contribute to their teams can be selected. A player must have birth date of 1990 or younger.
What does a player have to do to become eligible?
Nothing, players are automatically eligible. Nothing in addition to playing has to be done. No phone calls need to be made and no forms need to be filled out.
How old do you have to be to get drafted?
Although there is no formal age restriction, USHL players generally are between the ages of 16-20.
How many rounds are in the draft?
That number varies. Prior to the draft, each team submits an initial protected list consisting of the veteran players that they wish to protect and also the players that they drafted for their affiliate list. Once that number is established, teams will draft until their list reaches 23 players. When a team reaches 23 players, they are done selecting until every team in the league gets to that number. Once everybody is at 23 players, then teams will begin selecting again until their list reaches 30 players. When every team has 30 players on their list, they are finished selecting and the draft is complete.
(Source: USHL.com)
This year's draft will be held on May 19th at 1:00 p.m. (CDT)
Who is eligible to be drafted?
Anybody that the coaches feel can contribute to their teams can be selected. A player must have birth date of 1990 or younger.
What does a player have to do to become eligible?
Nothing, players are automatically eligible. Nothing in addition to playing has to be done. No phone calls need to be made and no forms need to be filled out.
How old do you have to be to get drafted?
Although there is no formal age restriction, USHL players generally are between the ages of 16-20.
How many rounds are in the draft?
That number varies. Prior to the draft, each team submits an initial protected list consisting of the veteran players that they wish to protect and also the players that they drafted for their affiliate list. Once that number is established, teams will draft until their list reaches 23 players. When a team reaches 23 players, they are done selecting until every team in the league gets to that number. Once everybody is at 23 players, then teams will begin selecting again until their list reaches 30 players. When every team has 30 players on their list, they are finished selecting and the draft is complete.
(Source: USHL.com)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
2010 Futures Draft FAQ (pt III)
How is the draft order determined?
The draft order for the futures draft is determined using a random draw, thus giving every team in the league the opportunity to land the first overall selection (with the exception being expansion years where the new team selects first). Unlike the May entry draft, the process has nothing to do with the order of finish from the previous season.
Can players taken in the futures draft be traded?
Yes. Players that are taken in the futures draft and placed on a team's affiliate list can be traded from that list to another team's affiliated list. If the drafted player has already been placed on a team's active roster, they can be traded to another team's active roster.
How does a player know when he has been drafted?
If a player is watching the futures draft live, he will see his name on the screen at the time of his selection. Following the draft, players will be contacted by a member of the coaching staff from the team that selected him. Coaches are instructed by the league office to contact players that are chosen within 24 hours of the draft.
Is the draft open to the public?
Much like the USHL Futures Draft in May of 2009, the 2010 Futures Draft will be conducted live over the Internet. Interested parties can view the draft on the league's official web site, www.ushldraft.com. Check back to the site in the future for more information on how to watch this year's draft. Public availability of the draft is subject to change.
When will the final draft results be posted?
Upon completion of the futures draft, a draft board will be compiled and the results will be posted as soon as possible, most likely within a few hours of the draft's completion. Results will also be posted on the league web site.
(Source: USHL.com)
The draft order for the futures draft is determined using a random draw, thus giving every team in the league the opportunity to land the first overall selection (with the exception being expansion years where the new team selects first). Unlike the May entry draft, the process has nothing to do with the order of finish from the previous season.
Can players taken in the futures draft be traded?
Yes. Players that are taken in the futures draft and placed on a team's affiliate list can be traded from that list to another team's affiliated list. If the drafted player has already been placed on a team's active roster, they can be traded to another team's active roster.
How does a player know when he has been drafted?
If a player is watching the futures draft live, he will see his name on the screen at the time of his selection. Following the draft, players will be contacted by a member of the coaching staff from the team that selected him. Coaches are instructed by the league office to contact players that are chosen within 24 hours of the draft.
Is the draft open to the public?
Much like the USHL Futures Draft in May of 2009, the 2010 Futures Draft will be conducted live over the Internet. Interested parties can view the draft on the league's official web site, www.ushldraft.com. Check back to the site in the future for more information on how to watch this year's draft. Public availability of the draft is subject to change.
When will the final draft results be posted?
Upon completion of the futures draft, a draft board will be compiled and the results will be posted as soon as possible, most likely within a few hours of the draft's completion. Results will also be posted on the league web site.
(Source: USHL.com)
2010 Futures Draft FAQ (pt II)
What is an affiliate list?
The affiliate list is a list of 12 players that a team is allowed to protect in addition to their 23-man active roster.
If a player is drafted by a USHL team in the May draft, can they be put on the affiliate list?
Yes. Players born in 1994 that are drafted in the May draft are allowed to be placed on the team's affiliate list.
How long does a team retain the rights of a player selected in the futures draft?
It depends on the age of the player. For this year's futures draft, players born in 1992 will remain property of the selecting team for one (1) year. Players born in 1993 will remain property of the selecting team for two (2) years. Players born in 1994 will remain property of the selecting team for three (3) years.
Does getting drafted guarantee that you are on a USHL team?
No, a player that is chosen in the futures draft is not automatically on a USHL team. The player may be placed on the team's affiliate list.
When can a player selected in the futures draft be placed on a USHL roster?
Players on the affiliated list can be moved to a team's active roster at any time and for any reason. If an affiliated player is moved to a team's active roster before the February 10 roster deadline, they will be eligible to play for the remainder of the regular season as well as the post-season. Affiliated players added to the active roster after February 10 will not be eligible to play in the post-season.
(Source: USHL.com)
The affiliate list is a list of 12 players that a team is allowed to protect in addition to their 23-man active roster.
If a player is drafted by a USHL team in the May draft, can they be put on the affiliate list?
Yes. Players born in 1994 that are drafted in the May draft are allowed to be placed on the team's affiliate list.
How long does a team retain the rights of a player selected in the futures draft?
It depends on the age of the player. For this year's futures draft, players born in 1992 will remain property of the selecting team for one (1) year. Players born in 1993 will remain property of the selecting team for two (2) years. Players born in 1994 will remain property of the selecting team for three (3) years.
Does getting drafted guarantee that you are on a USHL team?
No, a player that is chosen in the futures draft is not automatically on a USHL team. The player may be placed on the team's affiliate list.
When can a player selected in the futures draft be placed on a USHL roster?
Players on the affiliated list can be moved to a team's active roster at any time and for any reason. If an affiliated player is moved to a team's active roster before the February 10 roster deadline, they will be eligible to play for the remainder of the regular season as well as the post-season. Affiliated players added to the active roster after February 10 will not be eligible to play in the post-season.
(Source: USHL.com)
2010 Futures Draft FAQ (pt I)
When is the 2010 USHL Futures Draft?
The draft will take place on Monday, May 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. CDT.
Who is eligible to be drafted?
Only players born in 1994 are eligible to be drafted.Do players have to register for the draft?
Players do not have to register to be drafted.
How many rounds are there in the draft?
The futures draft will consist of a maximum of 5 rounds.
How many players can be drafted by a team?
Each team will select 5 players with 1994 birthdates.
(Source: USHL.com)
The draft will take place on Monday, May 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. CDT.
Who is eligible to be drafted?
Only players born in 1994 are eligible to be drafted.Do players have to register for the draft?
Players do not have to register to be drafted.
How many rounds are there in the draft?
The futures draft will consist of a maximum of 5 rounds.
How many players can be drafted by a team?
Each team will select 5 players with 1994 birthdates.
(Source: USHL.com)
Monday, August 31, 2009
The Buccaneers Get Their Man - Mike Guentzel Hired as Head Coach
BUCCANEERS GET THEIR MAN
MIKE GUENTZEL NAMED AS BUCS HEAD COACH
URBANDALE, IA – Des Moines Buccaneers General Manager J.P. Parisé announced today that Colorado College Assistant Coach Mike Guentzel has been named Head Coach of the Des Moines Buccaneers. Guentzel, a 23-year veteran of coaching, has spent the last 15 seasons at the NCAA Division I level with the University of Minnesota, and most recently with Colorado College of the WCHA. Guentzel will be responsible for all coaching aspects of the Buccaneers while Parisé will maintain his current role as General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations.
Guentzel spent 14 seasons (1994-2008) as an assistant at the University of Minnesota where he helped lead the Gophers to back-to-back NCAA Championships. In addition, he coached five Gopher defensemen to All-American honors, including the 2002 Hobey Baker Award winner Jordan Leopold.
The Buccaneers began their search for a new head coach after recently named coach, Dave Allison, accepted a position with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Allison made that decision when it was unclear if he would be able to secure the proper visa in time for the 2009-10 season. “Once we became aware of Coach Allison’s situation, we immediately turned our focus toward securing Mike as our next head coach” said Buccaneers owner Gil Peled. “I am confident that he will help re-establish the Des Moines Buccaneers as one of the top franchises in the USHL.”
Dave Allison echoed Peled’s analysis of Guentzel. “The loyal Buccaneer fans are fortunate to have such an experienced, successful coach at the helm. And the players should be well prepared to take their game to another level. This will definitely be a team that I look forward to watching over the course of the year, and wish them all the best.”
General Manager J.P. Parisé shared his excitement regarding the Guentzel hiring. “He has a great understanding of the USHL and is very familiar with the players in this league from his recruiting experience at the college level,” said Parisé. “He has a history of putting winning teams on the ice, and advancing players to the highest levels of the sport. Today, I am extremely excited to announce that Mike has accepted this position with our team.”
Parisé went on to say, “The most important thing to me was that Mike is not only a great coach but a great person and family man. With his background at the college level, he understands the importance of education to our league, as well as developing our players as people and students just as much as hockey players.”
USHL Commissioner Skip Prince was just as enthusiastic. “Mike and I spoke early on in my tenure here,” said Prince, “and I was impressed by both his knowledge of hockey at the junior and collegiate levels, and by his love and respect for the USHL. We welcome his return to the League on behalf of one its most storied Member Clubs.”
Guentzel is no stranger to the USHL or the Des Moines Buccaneers. Prior to coaching at the collegiate level Guentzel served as the head coach of The St. Paul Vulcans (1989-92) and the Omaha Lancers (1992-94) of the USHL. He led St. Paul to a Junior A national title in 1991, an Anderson Cup (regular season championship) with Omaha in 1993, and back-to-back Clark-Cups (playoff championship) with the Lancers in 1993 and 1994. Guentzel has twice received the USHL Coach of the Year honor. He shared that honor with Des Moines’ Bob Ferguson in 1992, and in 1993 he was named Coach of the Year when he guided the Omaha Lancers to both the Anderson Cup and the Clark Cup.
“I’m excited to be back in the USHL,” Guentzel commented. “I had good experiences during my eight years in the league. I look forward to re-establishing the tremendous success Des Moines coaches like Bob Ferguson, Scott Owens, and Regg Simon have brought in the past.”
Guentzel, 47, attended and played hockey for the University of Minnesota from 1981 through 1985. He served as team captain his senior year, and was the recipient of the Edwin Romnes Leadership and Sportsmanship Award as well as the Dr. V. George Nagobads Unsung Hero Award while earning his bachelor’s degree in small business and human relations. He went on to enjoy a brief minor-league playing career with the New Haven Night Hawks and Salt Lake City Golden Eagles following graduation, and was drafted by the New York Rangers in 1981.
Guentzel and his wife, Sally, have three sons. The oldest, Ryan, is a junior playing hockey for the University of Notre Dame. Gabe, 21, is a sophomore playing for Colorado College, and their youngest, Jake, plays at the bantam level in Minnesota.
Monday, May 4, 2009
What about the protected lists, will those be posted as well?
- Individual team protected lists will be posted following the draft. Once the draft is completed, the USHL will have a dead period lasting approximately two weeks where no roster movement can take place.
Is the USHL Entry Draft open to the public?
- You will be able to follow the draft online at www.ushldraft.com. Public availability of the draft is subject to change.
If drafted in the USHL Entry Draft, does a player still need to go through tryout camps?
- Yes. Coaches usually require that all returning veterans, as well as players that are drafted go through tryout camps just like the players that aren't drafted but do get invited.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
What about a veteran, what is that?
- A veteran is classified as any player who played in 10 or more games for that team in the previous season. Regular season and playoff games both count toward this number.
Explain more about the affiliate list.
- The affiliate list is made up of players in the U-18 category. The list contains players that can be added anytime over the course of the season, whether for full-time duty or as an injury replacement. These players can be drafted either during the entry draft or the October futures draft. These players do not have to play in 10 games to be given veteran status and be placed on a team's initial protected list.
How many rounds are in the USHL Entry Draft?
- That number varies. Prior to the draft, each team submits an initial protected list consisting of the veteran players that they wish to protect and also the players that they drafted for their affiliate list in October, 2009. Once that number is established, teams will draft until their list reaches 23 players. When a team reaches 23 players, they are done selecting until every team in the league gets to that number. Once everybody is at 23 players, then teams will begin selecting again until their list reaches 30 players. When every team has 30 players on their list, they are finished selecting and the draft is complete.
Friday, May 1, 2009
How old do you have to be to get drafted?
Although there is no formal age restriction, USHL players generally are between the ages of 16-20.
(Source: USHL.com)
(Source: USHL.com)
What does a player have to do to become eligible for the USHL Entry Draft?
- Nothing. Players are automatically eligible. Nothing in addition to playing has to be done. No phone calls need to be made and no forms need to be filled out.
Who is eligible to be drafted in the USHL Entry Draft?
- Anybody that the individual coaches feel can contribute to their teams can be selected.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
How long does a team retain the rights of a player selected in the USHL Futures Draft?
It depends on the age of the player. For this year's futures draft, players born in 1991 will remain property of the selecting team for one (1) year. Players born in 1992 will remain property of the selecting team for two (2) years. Players born in 1993 will remain property of the selecting team for three (3) years.
(Source: USHL.com)
(Source: USHL.com)
If a player is drafted by a USHL team in the May draft, can they be put on the affiliate list?
Yes. Players born in 1990 that are drafted in the May draft are allowed to be placed on the team's affiliate list.
(Source: USHL.com)
(Source: USHL.com)
Do players have to register for the USHL Futures Draft?
No. In the future, however, it may be necessary for players to register for selection in this draft.
(Source: USHL.com)
(Source: USHL.com)
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