Alumni in the News

Hextall selected by Phoenix Coyotes in 2008 NHL Draft, named WCHA Rookie of the Week again

The Phoenix Coyotes selected Brett Hextall in the 6th round (159th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania led Penticton of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) in scoring last season with 24 goals, 48 assists, and 72 points in 54 games. Hextall, son of former NHL goaltender Ron Hextall, was a member of Gold Medal winning Canada West at the 2007 World Junior A Challenge.  He previously played for Bishop Eustace Prep, leading the Crusaders to their first-ever Conference Championship in 2004.  He currently plays for the University of North Daktota's Fighting Sioux.  He was named WCHA Rookie of the Week on December 16th and March 3rd.  In 35 games this season for the Sioux, he has twelve goals and eleven assists.

   Brett Hextall named WCHA Rookie of the Week                        Hextall hopes to extend family's long NHL tradition

   Fourth Hextall headed to NHL?                                                 Son of a Goalie: The next Hextall is poised to take the ice

Saltiel guards the crease for Hobart College

Colin Saltiel, former Crusaders netminder from 2003 to 2006,  attends Hobart College in Geneva, NY.  The team was ranked seventh in the nation last season for Men's Division III Ice Hockey. Saltiel played three seasons for Bishop Eustace Prep, leading the Crusaders to Back-to-Back Conference Championships.  The 6'1", 170 lb goaltender was selected First-Team All South Jersey for three seasons and finished Second Team All-State in 2006.  Last season, Saltiel played for the Boston Bulldogs of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League, where he had a 3.17 GAA in 28 games.

Harding named to MDCHA All-Conference Team

Kevin Harding, a Crusaders forward from 2004-2008, helped guide the Cardinals of Catholic University to a 17-8 record and the  MDCHA Championship.  Harding was also selected for the Mason-Dixon Collegiate All-Conference Team. In 21 games for the Cardinals, Harding scored 20 goals and added 21 assists. 

Schuler leads the way for Hamilton Red Wings

Brad Schuler, a Crusaders forward from 2005-2007, currently plays Jr. A Hockey for the Hamilton Red Wings.  He has ten goals and five assists in 21 games played so far in the 2009-10 season.

Hill commits to University of New Hampshire

Jamie Hill, a Crusaders forward from 2006-2009, currently plays for the Waterloo Blackhawks in the USHL, scoring 5 goals and 5 assists in 14 games.  He is the Crusaders second All-Time leading scorer and has committed to play for University of New Hampshire.

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