211 CJHL alumni on ECHL rosters

CALGARY, Alta. Development and advancement of players from the 131 teams that currently comprise the Canadian Junior Hockey League continues at all levels, including the professional ranks.

One of those pro leagues that boasts a plethora of CJHL alumni in its ranks is the ECHL, which entering play Saturday has 211 former players holding spots among its 26 clubs.

All 10 CJHL leagues have alumnus competing in the ECHL while every organization there has at least four CJHL alums competing for them.

The ECHL squad that sports the most former CJHLers is the Brampton Beast (Ottawa Senators-NHL; Belleville Senators-AHL), with 16.

Meanwhile the Cincinnati Cyclones (Buffalo Sabres-NHL; Rochester Americans-AHL), Florida Everblades (Nashville Predators-NHL; Milwaukee Admirals-AHL), Fort Wayne Komets (Vegas Golden Knights-NHL; Chicago Wolves-NHL) and South Carolina Stingrays (Washington Capitals-NHL; Hershey Bears-AHL) each have a dozen ex-CJHLers in their line-ups.

The following are the 211 CJHL alumni currently on ECHL rosters: (As of Oct. 19, 2019)

FIRST LAST POS. ECHL TEAM CJHL TEAM(S) LEAGUE
Roman Ammirato F Greenville Swamp Rabbits Cornwall Colts CCHL
Hawkesbury Hawks CCHL
Zack Andrusiak F Idaho Steelheads West Kelowna Warriors BCHL
Salmon Arm Silverbacks BCHL
Vernon Vipers BCHL
Brandon Anselmini D Toledo Walleye Brockville Braves CCHL
Ken Appleby G Florida Everblades Kirkland Lake Blue Devils NOJHL
Casey Bailey F South Carolina Stingrays Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL
Mason Baptista F Greenville Swamp Rabbits Vaughan Vipers OJHL
Villanova Knights OJHL
Travis Barron F Utah Grizzlies Aurora Tigers OJHL
Joe Basaraba F Idaho Steelheads Fort Frances Jr. Sabres SIJHL
Justin Baudry D Cincinnati Cyclones Steinbach Pistons MJHL
Brett Beauvais D Greenville Swamp Rabbits Penticton Vees BCHL
Dane Birks D Rapid City Rush Trail Smoke Eaters BCHL
Merritt Centennials BCHL
Ryan Black D Utah Grizzlies Bonnyville Pontiacs AJHL
Kyle Blaney F Kalamazoo Wings Oakville Blades OJHL
Sean Bonar G Atlanta Gladiators Penticton Vees BCHL
Shaw Boomhower F Cincinnati Cyclones Wellington Dukes OJHL
Zachary Borsoi D Adirondack Thunder Cougars de Sherbrooke LHJAAAQ
Pembroke Lumber Kings CCHL
Gloucester Rangers CCHL
Matthew Boudens F Fort Wayne Komets Pembroke Lumber Kings CCHL
Eric Bradford F Brampton Beast Orangeville Crushers OJHL
Matt Bradley F Newfoundland Growlers Surrey Eagles BCHL
Matt  Brassard D Fort Wayne Komets Stouffville Spirit OJHL
Bo Brauer F Worcester Railers Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
Justin Brazeau F Newfoundland Growlers Powassan Voodoos NOJHL
Evan Buitenhuis G Worcester Railers Oakville Blades OJHL
Toronto Patriots OJHL
Alex Butcher F Wheeling Nailers Prince George Spruce Kings BCHL
Carleton Place Canadians CCHL
Justin Buzzeo F Toledo Walleye Humboldt Broncos SJHL
Yorkton Terriers SJHL
J.C. Campagna F Norfolk Admirals Lindsay Muskies OJHL
Greg Campbell D Florida Everblades Milton Icehawks OJHL
Oakville Blades OJHL
Johathan Charbonneau F South Carolina Stingrays Smiths Falls Bears CCHL
Johathan Charbonneau F South Carolina Stingrays Panthères de St-Jérôme LHJAAAQ
Andrew Cherniwchan F South Carolina Stingrays Drayton Valley Thunder AJHL
Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
Emerson Clark F Jacksonville Icemen Whitby Fury OJHL
Everett Clark F Jacksonville Icemen Whitby Fury OJHL
Jake Clifford D Tulsa Oilers Merritt Centennials BCHL
Max Coatta F Idaho Steelheads Penticton Vees BCHL
Anthony Collins F Atlanta Gladiators Merritt Centennials BCHL
Prince George Spruce Kings BCHL
Victoria Grizzlies BCHL
Burnaby Express BCHL
Winkler Flyers MJHL
Shane Conacher F Adirondack Thunder Burlington Cougars OJHL
St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
Mark Cooper F South Carolina Stingrays St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
Liam Coughlan F Indy Fuel Vernon Vipers BCHL
Johny Coughlin D Norfolk Admirals Vernon Vipers BCHL
Marcus Crawford D Toledo Walleye Whitby Fury OJHL
Taylor Crunk F Rapid City Rush Spruce Grove Saints AJHL
Ralph Cuddemi F Reading Royals Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Mississauga Chargers OJHL
Dexter Dancs F Rapid City Rush Penticton Vees BCHL
Vernon Vipers BCHL
Perry D’Arriso F Brampton Beast Mississauga Chargers OJHL
Adam Dauda F Kalamazoo Wings Pembroke Lumber Kings CCHL
Cumberland Grads CCHL
Scott Davidson F South Carolina Stingrays Trail Smoke Eaters BCHL
Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL
Andrew DeBrincat F Cincinnati Cyclones Nepean Raiders CCHL
Cumberland Grads CCHL
Gordy Defiel G Indy Fuel Wisconsin/Minnesota Wilderness SIJHL
Coquitlam Express BCHL
Josh Dickinson F Utah Grizzlies Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Bradley Drobot F Wheeling Nailers Calgary Royals AJHL
Chad Duchesne D Greenville Swamp Rabbits Kingston Voyageurs OJHL
Corey Durocher F Kansas City Mavericks Gloucester Rangers CCHL
Nepean Raiders CCHL
Darian Dziurzynski F Kansas City Mavericks Lloydminster Bobcats AJHL
David Dziurzynski F Kansas City Mavericks Lloydminster Bobcats AJHL
Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL
Ian Edmondson D Kalamazoo Wings St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
John Edwardh F Cincinnati Cyclones Okotoks Oilers AJHL
Canmore Eagles AJHL
Jake Elmer F Maine Mariners Grande Prairie Storm AJHL
Josh Elmes D Rapid City Rush OCN Blizzard MJHL
Karl El-Mir F Indy Fuel Salmon Arm Silverbacks BCHL
Grande Prairie Storm AJHL
Billy Exell F Wichita Thunder Thunder Bay North Stars SIJHL
Brandon Fehd D Rapid City Rush Collingwood Blackhawks OJHL
Sioux Lookout Flyers SIJHL
Fort Frances Lakers SIJHL
Dylan Fitze F Orlando Solar Bears Lindsay Muskies OJHL
Peterborough Stars OJHL
Jake Flegel D Atlanta Gladiators Cobourg Cougars OJHL
Matt Foget F Brampton Beast Nepean Raiders CCHL
Gloucester Rangers CCHL
Chris Forney D Atlanta Gladiators Langley Rivermen BCHL
Dillan Fox Maine Mariners Whitby Fury OJHL
Zach Franco F Greenville Swamp Rabbits Winnipeg Blues MJHL
Tyler Ganly D Kalamazoo Wings Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL
Brampton Capitals OJHL
Miles Gendron D Brampton Beast Penticton Vees BCHL
Mitch Gillam G Wichita Thunder Peterborough Stars OJHL
Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL
Abbot Girduckis F Toledo Walleye Wellington Dukes OJHL
Kurt Gosselin D Cincinnati Cyclones Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL
Max Gottlieb D Fort Wayne Komets Bonnyville Pontiacs AJHL
Jacob Graves D Florida Everblades Mississauga Chargers OJHL
Alexander Guptill F Allen Americans Brampton Capitals OJHL
Orangeville Crushers OJHL
Kyle Haas F Fort Wayne Komets Calgary Mustangs AJHL
Woodstock Slammers MHL
Tariq Hammond D South Carolina Stingrays Okotoks Oilers AJHL
Dante Hannoun F Atlanta Gladiators Vernon Vipers BCHL
Brendan Harms F Cincinnati Cyclones Portage Terriers MJHL
Jeremy Helvig G Jacksonville Icemen Toronto Patriots OJHL
Frank Hora D Cincinnati Cyclones Buffalo Jr. Sabres OJHL
Travis Howe D Greenville Swamp Rabbits Swan Valley Stampeders MJHL
Amherst Ramblers MHL
Steven Iacobellis F Wichita Thunder Penticton Vees BCHL
Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL
Salmon Arm Silverbacks BCHL
Eric Israel F Fort Wayne Komets Brockville Braves CCHL
Reid Jackman F Newfoundland Growlers Lindsay Muskies OJHL
Orangeville Flyers OJHL
Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Victoria Grizzlies BCHL
Jake Jackson F Orlando Solar Bears Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
Tanner Jago D Idaho Steelheads Winkler Flyers MJHL
Portage Terriers MJHL
Garrett Johnston F Newfoundland Growlers Swan Valley Stampeders MJHL
Cole Kehler G Fort Wayne Komets Merritt Centennials BCHL
Ryker Killins D Rapid City Rush Carleton Place Canadians CCHL
Jordan Klimek D South Carolina Stingrays Surrey Eagles BCHL
Vernon Vipers BCHL
Graham Knott F Indy Fuel Aurora Tigers OJHL
Brenden  Kotyk D Toledo Walleye Humboldt Broncos SJHL
Dauphin Kings MJHL
Tad Kozen F Kansas City Mavericks Nipawin Hawks SJHL
Alex Kromm F Toledo Walleye Calgary Royals AJHL
Okotoks Oilers AJHL
Connor LaCouvee G Maine Mariners Notre Dame Hounds SJHL
Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL
Merritt Centennials BCHL
Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL
Cedric Lacroix F Greenville Swamp Rabbits Kemptville 73s CCHL
Chase Lang F Jacksonville Icemen Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL
Tristan Langan F Orlando Solar Bears Swan Valley Stampeders MJHL
Daniel Leavens F Brampton Beast Hamilton Red Wings OJHL
Newmarket Hurricanes OJHL
Stephane Legault F South Carolina Stingrays St. Albert Steel AJHL
Matt Lippa F Idaho Steelheads Oakville Blades OJHL
Kevin Lohan D Orlando Solar Bears Merritt Centennials BCHL
Brayden Low F Reading Royals Merritt Centennials BCHL
Powell River Kings BCHL
Aaron Luchuk F Newfoundland Growlers Kingston Voyageurs OJHL
Corey Mackin F Reading Royals Coquitlam Express BCHL
Cameron Maclise F Florida Everblades Brooks Bandits AJHL
Zach   Magwood F Florida Everblades Burlington Cougars OJHL
Rob Mann D Brampton Beast Whitby Fury OJHL
Markham Waxers OJHL
Penticton Vees BCHL
Chase Marchand G Indy Fuel Amherst Ramblers MHL
Jake Marchment F Orlando Solar Bears Cobourg Cougars OJHL
Wellington Dukes OJHL
Craig Martin F Adirondack Thunder Trail Smoke Eaters BCHL
Vernon Vipers BCHL
Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL
Ben Masella D Florida Everblades Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL
Mitch Maxwell F Utah Grizzlies Brooks Bandits AJHL
Olds Grizzlys AJHL
Josh McArdle D Indy Fuel Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
Colby McAuley F Orlando Solar Bears Spruce Grove Saints AJHL
Shawn McBride F Maine Mariners Victoria Grizzlies BCHL
Patrick McCarron D Florida Everblades St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
Austin McEneny D Norfolk Admirals Burlington Cougars OJHL
Tim McGauley F Utah Grizzlies Notre Dame Hounds SJHL
Patrick McGrath F Utah Grizzlies Summerside Western Capitals MHL
Ian McKinnon F Jacksonville Icemen Whitby Fury OJHL
Matt McLeod D Brampton Beast Kindersley Klippers SJHL
Toronto Patriots OJHL
Oakville Blades OJHL
Mike McNicholas F Maine Mariners Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
Vernon Vipers BCHL
Michael McNiven G Adirondack Thunder Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Ian McNulty F Tulsa Oilers Olds Grizzlys AJHL
Melville Millionaires SJHL
T.J. Melancon D Brampton Beast Whitby Fury OJHL
Cobourg Cougars OJHL
Shaquille Merasty F Greenville Swamp Rabbits Portage Terriers MJHL
Joel Messner D Atlanta Gladiators Selkirk Steelers MJHL
Robert Michel D Reading Royals Ottawa Jr. Senators CCHL
Brenden Miller D Brampton Beast Villanova Knights OJHL
Mason Mitchell F Cincinnati Cyclones Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
Calgary Mustangs AJHL
Michael Moffat F Toledo Walleye Rangers de Montreal-Est LHJAAAQ
Griffen Molino F Utah Grizzlies Brockville Braves CCHL
Cedric Montminy F Rapid City Rush Cougars de Sherbrooke LHJAAAQ
Panthères de St-Jérôme LHJAAAQ
Ryan Mulder G Wichita Thunder Nepean Raiders CCHL
Kemptville 73s CCHL
Kamerin Nault F Greenville Swamp Rabbits Winnipeg Blues MJHL
Anthony Nellis F Idaho Steelheads Cougars de Sherbrooke LHJAAAQ
Anthony Nellis F Idaho Steelheads Pembroke Lumber Kings CCHL
Kyle Neuber F Florida Everblades St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
Michael Neville F Florida Everblades St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
Jack Nevins F Florida Everblades Kemptville 73s CCHL
Brady Norrish D Idaho Steelheads Yorkton Terriers SJHL
Shawn O’Donnell F Allen Americans Pictou County Weeks Crushers MHL
David Pacan F Brampton Beast Cumberland Grads CCHL
Jake Paterson G Allen Americans Soo Eagles NOJHL
Robbie Payne F Adirondack Thunder Soo Eagles NOJHL
Michael Pelech F Greenville Swamp Rabbits St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
Matt PetGrave D Brampton Beast Bramalea Blues OJHL
Anthony Petruzzelli F Fort Wayne Komets Brooks Bandits AJHL
Will Petschenig D Fort Wayne Komets Nepean Raiders CCHL
Cornwall Colts CCHL
Trey Phillips D Rapid City Rush Canmore Eagles AJHL
Nicolas Pierog F Worcester Railers Streetsville Derbys OJHL
Surrey Eagles BCHL
Penticton Vees BCHL
Casey Pierro-Sabotel F Adirondack Thunder Merritt Centennials BCHL
Adam Pleskach F Tulsa Oilers Selkirk Steelers MJHL
Derian Plouffe F Indy Fuel Kanata Stallions CCHL
Smiths Falls Bears CCHL
Colton Point G Idaho Steelheads Powassan Voodoos NOJHL
Carleton Place Canadians CCHL
Scott Pooley F Newfoundland Growlers Fort McMurray Oil Barons AJHL
David Pope F Kalamazoo Wings Westside/West Kelowna Warriors BCHL
Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL
Myles Powell F Wheeling Nailers Alberni Valley Bulldogs BCHL
Victoria Grizzlies BCHL
Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL
Robert Powers D Atlanta Gladiators Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL
Stouffville Spirit OJHL
Toronto Patriots OJHL
Peter Quenneville F Rapid City Rush Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL
Jack Ramsey D Indy Fuel Penticton Vees BCHL
Fabrizio Ricci F Wichita Thunder Trenton Golden Hawks OJHL
Luke Ripley D Greenville Swamp Rabbits Powell River Kings BCHL
Erik Robichaud F Brampton Beast Abitibi Eskimos NOJHL
Adam Rockwood F Greenville Swamp Rabbits Coquitlam Express BCHL
Taylor Ross F Fort Wayne Komets Estevan Bruins SJHL
Hugo Roy F Florida Everblades Cougars de Sherbrooke LHJAAAQ
Jordan Ruby G Wheeling Nailers Wellington Dukes OJHL
Brandon Rumble D Norfolk Admirals Amherst Ramblers MHL
Chris Rygus D Worcester Railers Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Huntsville Otters OJHL
Woodstock Slammers MHL
Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
Penticton Vees BCHL
Brennan Saulnier F Rapid City Rush Bridgewater Lumberjacks MHL
Pictou County Weeks Crushers MHL
Woodstock Slammers MHL
Fort McMurray Oil Barons AJHL
Garrett Schmitz D Wichita Thunder Steinbach Pistons MJHL
Jake Schultz D Wheeling Nailers Blind River Beavers NOJHL
Whitby Fury OJHL
Neepawa Natives MJHL
Brady Shaw F Fort Wayne Komets Penticton Vees BCHL
Coquitlam Express BCHL
Surrey Eagles BCHL
Brayden Sherbinin D Norfolk Admirals Westside/West Kelowna Warriors BCHL
Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL
Salmon Arm Silverbacks BCHL
Luke Shiplo D Wichita Thunder Georgetown Raiders OJHL
Toronto Patriots OJHL
Vernon Vipers BCHL
Jordan Sims F Wichita Thunder Langley Chiefs BCHL
Todd Skirving F Newfoundland Growlers Vernon Vipers BCHL
Prince George Spruce Kings BCHL
Jeff Smith G Utah Grizzlies Powell River Kings BCHL
Lindsay Sparks F Brampton Beast Oakville Blades OJHL
Matthew Spencer D Orlando Solar Bears Oakville Blades OJHL
Chase Stewart D Fort Wayne Komets Thunder Bay North Stars SIJHL
Andy Sturtz F Brampton Beast Buffalo Jr. Sabres OJHL
Carleton Place Canadians CCHL
Kelly Summers D Adirondack Thunder Carleton Place Canadians CCHL
Brett Supinski F Idaho Steelheads Coquitlam Express BCHL
Justin Taylor F Kalamazoo Wings Wellington Dukes OJHL
Ryan Tesink F Tulsa Oilers Woodstock Slammers MHL
Samuel Thibault D Indy Fuel Titan de Princeville LHJAAAQ
Blake Thompson D Adirondack Thunder Victoria Grizzlies BCHL
Mathew Thompson F Indy Fuel Orangeville Flyers OJHL
Trenton Golden Hawks OJHL
Logan Thompson G South Carolina Stingrays Grande Prairie Storm AJHL
Aaron Thow D Kalamazoo Wings North York Rangers OJHL
Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL
Nathan Todd F Brampton Beast Brockville Braves CCHL
Alex Tonge F Florida Everblades Kingston Voyageurs OJHL
Jordan Topping F Allen Americans Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL
Gage Torrel F Fort Wayne Komets Langley Rivermen BCHL
Spencer Trapp D South Carolina Stingrays Notre Dame Hounds SJHL
Loren Ulett F Kansas City Mavericks Streetsville Derbys OJHL
Cobourg Cougars OJHL
Trenton Golden Hawks OJHL
Matt Ustaski F Norfolk Admirals Langley Rivermen BCHL
Justin Vaive F Cincinnati Cyclones Milton Icehawks OJHL
David Vallorani F Brampton Beast Milton Icehawks OJHL
Ryan Van Stralen F Kansas City Mavericks Smiths Falls Bears CCHL
Mitchell Vanderlaan F South Carolina Stingrays Fort McMurray Oil Barons AJHL
Marcus Vela F Orlando Solar Bears Langley Rivermen BCHL
Riley Weselowski D Wichita Thunder Neepawa Natives MJHL
Eric Williams D Utah Grizzlies Aurora Tigers OJHL
Newmarket Hurricanes OJHL
Ben Wilson D Kalamazoo Wings Olds Grizzlys AJHL
Riley Woods F Newfoundland Growlers Estevan Bruins SJHL
Lewis Zerter-Gossage F Maine Mariners Penticton Vees BCHL