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Ryan Sikes
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Lead National College Hockey Writer @PuckPreps. Iowa alum.
I am pumped to be joining PuckPreps with plenty of USHL/NCAA coverage on deck. My first story looks at 10 NHL draft-eligible players who boosted their stock in the Clark Cup Playoffs, including Waterloo Black Hawks forward Brendan McMorrow. Who else made the cut?
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2025 NHL Draft-Eligible Prospects Who Boosted Their Stock In Clark Cup Playoffs - PuckPreps
With the 2024–25 USHL season officially in the books, all eyes now turn to the next major milestone on the hockey calendar: the 2025 NHL Draft. In just over a month, the spotlight will shine on the Pe...
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May 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Trying something new and definitely out of my comfort zone, but I like doing these. My first viewing of Jacob was at the 2023 U17 Five Nations Tournament, and I've been a big fan of his game since.
Jacob Rombach is a reliable, physically imposing blueliner who projects as an NHL defenseman with penalty-killing upside. Full scouting report from me here:

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May 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Jacob Rombach is a reliable, physically imposing blueliner who projects as an NHL defenseman with penalty-killing upside. Full scouting report from me here:

rmshockey.substack.com/p/2025-nhl-d...
May 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Today’s spotlight shines brightly on Sioux Fall Stampede Phase II pick in the 2025 USHL Draft on Niko Tournas. A team-leading 39 goals and 74 points for the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks last year. A shot-volume king, Tournas’ 221 SOG were third-most in the NAHL. UNH commit.
May 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Is Nolan Caffey this year's Ryker Lee? The 5'9", 181-lb forward was a beast for the Shattuck St. Mary's 18U team this season with 34 goals and 46 assists for 80 points. No. 3 pick in the USHL Phase II pick of the Des Moines Bucs. I made a highlight video:
May 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM