Monday, November 23, 2009

Dekeyser Commits to Western Michigan University

Press Release

The Sioux City Musketeers announced that defenseman Dan Dekeyser has committed to Western Michigan University and will attend the school beginning in the fall of 2010.

The 19-year-old native of Algonac, Michigan has appeared in seven games this season and recorded four points (1g, 3a). He posted a three-game point streak from October 9-16 which included the game-winning goal in the 4-2 win vs. Team USA on October 16th, the Musketeers first win of the season.

"Our organization is extremely happy for Dan and very pleased about the opportunity that Western Michigan has offered him," said Luke Strand, Musketeers Head Coach. "He has a good upside with unique offensive and defensive skill sets that he brings to the game."

Two other current USHL players are also committed to attend Western Michigan University; Chicago Steel goaltender Nick Pisellini and Omaha Lancers defenseman Dennis Brown.

The Western Michigan Broncos are a member of the CCHA and have 13 former USHL players on their roster for the 2009-10 season; Ross Henry (Lincoln Stars), Matt Tennyson (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders), Brett Beebe (Chicago Steel), J.J. Crew (Lincoln Stars), Ian Slater (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders), Chris Clackson (Chicago Steel), Travis Paeth (Des Moines Buccaneers), Derek Roehl (Ohio Jr. Blue Jackets), Dane Walters (Sioux Falls Stampede), Ben Miller (Waterloo Black Hawks), Greg Squires (Indiana Ice), Luke Witkowski (Fargo Force), and Jerry Kuhn (Sioux City Musketeers).

Click here for Dan Dekeyser's USHL profile.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the USHL celebrates its 31st season of junior hockey in 2009-10. With over 160 players already committed to NCAA Division I schools and 13 NHL Entry Draft picks currently on League rosters, the USHL is the nation's foremost producer of junior hockey talent. For more information, visit us on the web at www.USHL.com

(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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