Musketeers draft 10 players in Phase 1 of 2023 USHL draft

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — For some young hockey players, the journey to the big leagues begins in the USHL, as the league conducted the opening phase of the 2023 draft Tuesday evening.

Executive members of the Musketeers organization gathered in Sioux City to work the draft board, earning a total of 10 selections in Phase 1. A team that has been a part of recent success on the ice, members of the Musketeers front office know how to recognize talent, but more importantly, players that will fit the brand of Sioux City hockey.

"They're just really good kids," said Sioux City Musketeers General Manager Troy Ward. "We tried to identify that, kids that I thought fit into the fabric of this community, but also kids that fit into the historical perspective of the Musketeers. I think this has been a proud organization for many years."

The Muskies concluded activity in Phase 1 of the draft by selecting a total of 10 individuals - 3 defensemen, 3 centers, 2 forwards, 1 wing, and 1 goalie. The Sioux City front office will get right back to work Wednesday morning, as Phase 2 of the USHL draft begins at 11:00 a.m.