Legends from the Crusades
Honoring the players who went on to excel in the NHL, AHL, and European leagues.
Mike Comrie
Position: Forward | NHL
Sam Steel
Position: Forward | NHL
Mark Pysyk
Position: Defenseman | NHL
Josh Healey
Position: Defenseman | AHL
Nick Holden
Position: Defenseman | NHL
Matt Kassian
Position: Forward | AHL
Greg Pankewicz
Position: Forward | NHL
Matt Berlin
Position: Goalie | NHL
Stu Kulak
Position: Forward | NHL
Greg Pankewicz
Position: Forward | NHL
Paxton Schulte
Position: Forward | NHL
Garry Valk
Position: Forward | NHL
Ed Ward
Position: Forward | NHL
Derek Pys
Position: Defenseman | Alaska Fairbanks (NCAA)
Maximilian Prazma
Position: Goalie | University of St. Thomas (NCAA)
Cale Ashcroft
Position: Defenseman | University of Denver (NCAA)
Caelum Dick
Position: Forward | Alaska Fairbanks (NCAA)
Juliano Santalucia
Position: Forward | Aurora University (NCAA)
Luke Munroe
Position: Forward | SUNY-Geneseo (NCAA)
Brandon Sacchetti
Position: Forward | Hobart College (NCAA)
Gustav Bylin
Position: Goalie | Tufts University (NCAA)
Austin Cook
Position: Defenseman | University of Tampa (NCAA)
Mitchell Joss
Position: Forward | Trinity Western University (NCAA)
Carson Cherepak
Position: Goalie | RPI (NCAA)
Ty Ettinger
Position: Defenseman | Red Deer Polytechnic (NCAA)
Kevin Minnoch
Position: Defenseman | Red Deer Polytechnic (NCAA)
Jayden Platz
Position: Defenseman | University of Alberta (NCAA)
Loeden Schaufler
Position: Defenseman | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Mathew Shatsky
Position: Defenseman | College of the Holy Cross (NCAA)
Nick Bowman
Position: Forward | University of Ottawa (NCAA)
Tanner Fincaryk
Position: Forward | University of Alberta (NCAA)
Liam Hughes
Position: Goalie | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Nick Magis
Position: Forward | Concordia University (NCAA)
Ty Mueller
Position: Forward | Omaha (NCAA)
Zafir Rawji
Position: Forward | Mount Royal University (NCAA)
Nolan Wutzke
Position: Forward | UMass Dartmouth (NCAA)
Carter Gylander
Position: Goalie | Colgate (NCAA)
Reid Irwin
Position: Defenseman | Colgate (NCAA)
Arjun Atwal
Position: Forward | University of Calgary (NCAA)
Kaden Bryant
Position: Forward | University of Ottawa (NCAA)
Jacob Franczak
Position: Forward | Skidmore College (NCAA)
Jacob Kendall
Position: Defenseman | University of Alberta (NCAA)
Jarred White
Position: Forward | Alaska-Anchorage (NCAA)
Brett Wieschorster
Position: Forward | University of Alberta-Augustana (NCAA)
Tyler Jette
Position: Defenseman | Lakehead University (NCAA)
Riley Perka
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Garrett Clegg
Position: Forward | RMU (NCAA)
Jack Hamly
Position: Forward | University of Alberta-Augustana (NCAA)
Zach Kaiser
Position: Forward | UMass-Lowell (NCAA)
Cody Laskosky
Position: Forward | RIT (NCAA)
Erik Miller
Position: Defenseman | Red Deer Polytechnic (NCAA)
Brandon Wallis
Position: Forward | Concordia (NCAA)
Ben Rishaug
Position: Forward | NAIT (NCAA)
Tyler Pang
Position: Defenseman | Aurora University (NCAA)
Jesse Pomeroy
Position: Forward | Trinity Western (NCAA)
Dylan Wells
Position: Goalie | Royal Military College (NCAA)
Aiden Yakimchuk
Position: Defenseman | Lindenwood (NCAA)
Bruce Osepchuk
Position: Defenseman | NAIT (NCAA)
Merritt Oszytko
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan
Merritt Oszytko
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Ty Readman
Position: Forward | Wisconsin-EAU Claire (NCAA)
Dylan Stewart
Position: Forward | NAIT (NCAA)
Brandon Wallis
Position: Forward | NAIT (NCAA)
Zach Dyment
Position: Goalie | Wisconsin-EAU Claire (NCAA)
Austin McGrath
Position: Goalie | Cornell (NCAA)
Corey Babichuk
Position: Defenseman | Vermont (NCAA)
Konrad Belcourt
Position: Defenseman | University of Alberta (NCAA)
Brett Magee
Position: Defenseman | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Ben Sowa
Position: Forward | Concordia (NCAA)
Chase Torontow
Position: Forward | UNLV (NCAA)
Matt Dykstra
Position: Forward | NAIT (NCAA)
Cole Gammer
Position: Forward | Liberty (NCAA)
Devon McAndrews
Position: Forward | NAIT (NCAA)
Lane Zablocki
Position: Forward | University of Calgary (NCAA)
Dustin Cave
Position: Defenseman | Simon Fraser University (NCAA)
Joel Lakusta
Position: Defenseman | University of Alberta (NCAA)
Dane Phaneuf
Position: Defenseman | University of Windsor (NCAA)
Stephen Shmoorkoff
Position: Defenseman | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Josh Paterson
Position: Forward | University of Alberta (NCAA)
Daniel Wray
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Cody Bardock
Position: Defenseman | Selkirk College (NCAA)
Caleb Belter
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Nick Jones
Position: Forward | Ohio State / North Dakota (NCAA)
Sean Mactavish
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Colton Meaver
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Andrew Taverner
Position: Forward | NAIT (NCAA)
Preston Amundson
Position: Forward | Grant MacEwan (NCAA)
Ryan Luitnen
Position: Defenseman | Neumann University (NCAA)
Bryce Woodward
Position: Forward | UNLV (NCAA)
Mike Comrie
Position: Forward
Career: Mike Comrie played for the Edmonton Oilers and several other NHL teams, known for his offensive abilities and scoring prowess.
Sam Steel
Position: Forward
Career: Sam Steel is known for his playmaking skills, having played in the NHL for the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild and now the Dalas Stars.
Mark Pysyk
Position: Defenseman
Career: Mark Pysyk played for the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers, known for his defensive play and versatility.
Josh Healey
Position: Defenseman
Career: Healey is known for his physical defensive play, having played in the AHL for the Chicago Wolves.
Nick Holden
Position: Defenseman
Career: Nick Holden is an experienced defenseman who played for teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche, and Ottawa Senators.
Matt Kassian
Position: Forward
Career: Matt Kassian is known for his physical style of play, having played for teams in the AHL and NHL.
Greg Pankewicz
Position: Forward
Career: Greg Pankewicz is remembered for his time with the Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames.
Matt Berlin
Position: Goalie
Career: Matt Berlin had a standout career with the Sherwood Park Crusaders before making appearances in professional leagues.
Stu Kulak
Position: Forward
Career: Stu Kulak played for the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, and Winnipeg Jets in the NHL, known for his agility and offensive presence.
Greg Pankewicz
Position: Forward
Career: Greg Pankewicz played for the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators before having a notable career in minor leagues, where he became a fan favorite.
Paxton Schulte
Position: Forward
Career: Paxton Schulte played in both the NHL and the British Elite Ice Hockey League, where he became known for his tough, physical play.
Garry Valk
Position: Forward
Career: Garry Valk played for several NHL teams, including the Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs, known for his gritty style and leadership.
Ed Ward
Position: Forward
Career: Ed Ward had a successful career with the Calgary Flames and Atlanta Thrashers, known for his hard work and determination on the ice.
Derek Pys
Position: Defenseman
Career: Derek Pys is currently playing for Alaska Fairbanks in the NCAA, contributing strong defensive skills to the team.
Maximilian Prazma
Position: Goalie
Career: Maximilian Prazma is playing for the University of St. Thomas, excelling as a reliable goaltender in the NCAA.
Cale Ashcroft
Position: Defenseman
Career: Cale Ashcroft is a key defenseman for the University of Denver, known for his leadership and defensive reliability.
Caelum Dick
Position: Forward
Career: Caelum Dick brings a high level of energy to Alaska Fairbanks, adding to the team’s offensive firepower in the NCAA.
Juliano Santalucia
Position: Forward
Career: Juliano Santalucia plays for Aurora University, where he has become a key forward for the team.
Luke Munroe
Position: Forward
Career: Luke Munroe is a forward for SUNY-Geneseo, known for his strong offensive contributions and skating skills in the NCAA.
Brandon Sacchetti
Position: Forward
Career: Brandon Sacchetti plays for Hobart College in the NCAA and has made a name for himself with his strong playmaking skills.
Gustav Bylin
Position: Goalie
Career: Gustav Bylin is the starting goalie for Tufts University, providing stellar performances in the NCAA with his quick reflexes.
Austin Cook
Position: Defenseman
Career: Austin Cook is currently playing for the University of Tampa, known for his defensive skills and on-ice awareness.
Mitchell Joss
Position: Forward
Career: Mitchell Joss plays for Trinity Western University in the NCAA and is known for his offensive capabilities and playmaking vision.
Carson Cherepak
Position: Goalie
Career: Carson Cherepak is a standout goalie at RPI, known for his agility and poise under pressure in the NCAA.
Ty Ettinger
Position: Defenseman
Career: Ty Ettinger plays for Red Deer Polytechnic, providing strong defensive plays and leadership on the blue line.
Kevin Minnoch
Position: Defenseman
Career: Kevin Minnoch plays for Red Deer Polytechnic, showing strong defensive prowess in the NCAA.
Jayden Platz
Position: Defenseman
Career: Jayden Platz is currently playing for the University of Alberta, making an impact as a defenseman in the NCAA.
Loeden Schaufler
Position: Defenseman
Career: Loeden Schaufler plays for Grant MacEwan University and has been a solid defender for the team in the NCAA.
Mathew Shatsky
Position: Defenseman
Career: Mathew Shatsky is a key player for the College of the Holy Cross, excelling as a defenseman in the NCAA.
Nick Bowman
Position: Forward
Career: Nick Bowman plays for the University of Ottawa and has become known for his offensive skills in the NCAA.
Tanner Fincaryk
Position: Forward
Career: Tanner Fincaryk plays for the University of Alberta, showcasing his talents as a forward in the NCAA.
Liam Hughes
Position: Goalie
Career: Liam Hughes is a goalie for Grant MacEwan University and has delivered standout performances in the NCAA.
Nick Magis
Position: Forward
Career: Nick Magis is currently playing for Concordia University, making a name for himself as a dynamic forward in the NCAA.
Ty Mueller
Position: Forward
Career: Ty Mueller plays for Omaha in the NCAA, where he is recognized for his scoring ability and playmaking vision.
Zafir Rawji
Position: Forward
Career: Zafir Rawji currently plays for Mount Royal University, known for his offensive contributions in the NCAA.
Nolan Wutzke
Position: Defenseman
Career: Nolan Wutzke is playing for UMass-Dartmouth, where he stands out as a reliable defenseman in the NCAA.
