24 THF Players Drafted in the 2024 USHL Draft

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation (THF) is proud to announce a remarkable achievement in the recently concluded 2024 United States Hockey League (USHL) draft. A total of 24 talented players from THF members and guest teams have been selected, marking a significant recognition of the Federation’s commitment to nurturing top-tier hockey talent.

In Phase 1 of the draft, THF witnessed 12 players have their names called by eight different teams. Among them, 2 players hailed from THF member organizations, demonstrating the high caliber of talent cultivated within the Federation. Nine Players from THF Guest Teams were drafted as well as one player from a new member team. 

Moving into Phase 2, the momentum continued with 12 more players finding their place in the USHL. Impressively, 8 players hailed from THF member organizations, solidifying the Federation’s reputation as a breeding ground for hockey excellence. Three players who participated in THF events also caught the attention of USHL scouts, reaffirming the significance of THF competitions in player development. Once again, a player from a new member organization for the 2024-25 season made their mark on the draft, showcasing the immediate impact of THF expansion efforts.

Among the standout performances in the draft, the New Jersey Rockets emerged as a beacon of success, with an impressive tally of 6 players drafted across both phases. 

The Tier 1 Hockey Federation extends its heartfelt congratulations to all 24 players selected in the USHL 2024 draft. This achievement not only reflects the dedication and hard work of the players but also underscores the collective efforts of THF member organizations, coaches, and staff in fostering a thriving hockey ecosystem. As these talented athletes embark on the next chapter of their hockey journey, THF stands proud as a driving force behind their success, committed to shaping the future of hockey in the United States.

Phase One Draft Picks:

RD	RK
1	14	Dubuque	Nicholas Desiderio	New Jersey Rockets 15’s	THF Member Organization
2	18	Des Moines	Reed Brown	Okanagan (Colorado) 15O	THF Guest Team
3	33	Des Moines	Brayden Thompson	Sioux Falls POWER 16U	THF Guest Team
4	55	Sioux City	Blake Sinclair	Minnesota Lakers 15’s	THF Guest Team
4	59	Dubuque	Kane Johnson	Sioux Falls POWER 16U	THF Guest Team
5	66	Sioux Falls	Luke Wilfley	Okanagan (Colorado) 15O	THF Guest Team
5	72	Omaha	Max Bies	Minnesota Blue Ox 15’s	THF Guest Team
5	73	Muskegon	Lars Hutson	Team Illinois 15’s	THF Guest Team
7	97	Green Bay	Nathan Bienstock	New Jersey Rockets 15’s	THF Member Organization
8	112	Tri-City	Jake Gustafson	San Jose Jr. Sharks 15’s	THF Guest Team
8	114	Madison	Tate Spaulding	Okanagan (Colorado) 15O	THF Guest Team
8	119	Dubuque	Beksultan Makysh	Boston Hockey Academy 15’s	New THF Organization 24-25

Phase Two Draft Picks:

RD	RK
4	51	Muskegon	Carter Sanderson	Sioux Falls POWER 16U	THF Guest Team
6	113	Sioux Falls	Sheldon Rioux	Colorado Thunderbirds 16U #92	New THF Organization 24-25
10	141	Muskegon	Sebastian Vitali	Rockets Hockey Club 18U	THF Member Organization
10	144	Tri City	Jake Broderick	Westchester Express 16U	THF Member Organization
11	155	Des Moines	Brendan Espenell	Sioux Falls POWER	THF Guest Team
12	170	Des Moines	Logan Hughes	Team Maryland 18U	THF Member Organization
13	193	Youngstown	Kade Kanaly	Flyers Elite 15U	THF Member Organization
15	223	Youngstown	Anthony Casper	Flyers Elite 18U	THF Member Organization
16	228	Omaha	Alex Hriczov	Rockets Hockey Club 15U	THF Member Organization
18	263	Sioux Falls	Camden Pantekoek	Sioux Falls POWER 15’s	THF Guest Team
19	274	Cedar Rapids	Joseph Fenton	Rockets Hockey Club 18U	THF Member Organization
22	329	Green Bay	Frantisek Netusil	Rockets Hockey Club 16U	THF Member Organization