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1980-1981
1980-1981 Season
Dubuque Fighting Saints finished first in the 1980-81 USHL standings with 77 points. Green Bay Bobcats (58 points) and Austin Mavericks (57 points) followed.
1980-1981 USHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Green Bay Bobcats | 48 | 28 | 1 | 19 | - | - | 292 | 218 | 74 | 58 | 1.21 | - |
| 2. | Austin Mavericks | 48 | 28 | 1 | 19 | - | - | 253 | 218 | 35 | 57 | 1.19 | - |
| 3. | St. Paul Vulcans | 48 | 28 | 1 | 19 | - | - | 291 | 223 | 68 | 57 | 1.19 | - |
| 4. | Bloomington Junior Stars | 48 | 15 | 1 | 32 | - | - | 206 | 289 | -83 | 31 | 0.65 | - |
| South | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Dubuque Fighting Saints | 48 | 38 | 1 | 9 | - | - | 351 | 187 | 164 | 77 | 1.60 | Champion |
| 2. | Des Moines Buccaneers | 46 | 23 | 0 | 25 | - | - | 240 | 299 | -59 | 46 | 1.00 | - |
| 3. | Waterloo Black Hawks | 48 | 16 | 0 | 32 | - | - | 220 | 311 | -91 | 32 | 0.67 | - |
| 4. | Sioux City Musketeers | 48 | 12 | 0 | 36 | - | - | 200 | 308 | -108 | 24 | 0.50 | - |
1980-1981 USHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mike Carlson (F) | 47 | 59 | 68 | 127 | - |
| 2. | Bryan Collins (F) | 48 | 55 | 53 | 108 | - |
| 3. | Jim Grillo (F) | 48 | 40 | 38 | 78 | - |
| 4. | Dean Thomas (F) | 47 | 33 | 41 | 74 | - |
| 5. | Chris Guy (D) | 48 | 19 | 34 | 53 | - |
1980-1981 USHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | David Cooper (G) | 41 | 5.84 | - |
USHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1980-1981 USHL Demographics
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USHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2026 10:00 PM UTC |  Youngstown Phantoms |  Fargo Force | - |
| 10/03/2026 12:05 AM UTC |  Sioux City Musketeers |  Sioux Falls Stampede | 2 - 5 |
| 10/03/2026 12:05 AM UTC |  Lincoln Stars |  Tri-City Storm | 0 - 4 |
| 10/03/2026 12:05 AM UTC |  Cedar Rapids RoughRiders |  Chicago Steel | 5 - 0 |
| 10/03/2026 12:05 AM UTC |  Des Moines Buccaneers |  Omaha Lancers | 4 - 1 |
2026-2027 USHL Free Agents
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2027-2028 USHL Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
USHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Austin Mavericks | 21 | 43 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 18.40 |
| 2. | Bloomington Junior Stars | 28 | 0 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.40 |
| 3. | Des Moines Buccaneers | 28 | 41 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 18.91 |
| 4. | Dubuque Fighting Saints | 21 | 284 | 5'9" | 174 lbs | 19.80 |
| 5. | Green Bay Bobcats | 19 | 0 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 19.60 |
| 6. | Sioux City Musketeers | 25 | 30 | 5'10" | 165 lbs | 18.00 |
| 7. | St. Paul Vulcans | 10 | 54 | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 18.40 |
| 8. | Waterloo Black Hawks | 11 | 0 | 5'10" | 181 lbs | 19.20 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Chikara Hanzawa (F) | 2026-2027 | KH Torun | PHL | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 6 |
| 2. |  Emil Järventie (F) | 2026-2027 | Tappara U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 8 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 4 |
| 3. | Justin Bailey (F) | 2026-2027 | Barys Astana | KHL | 11 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
| 4. |  Andrei Buyalsky (F) | 2026-2027 | Polonia Bytom | PHL | 7 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 5. | Sawyer Schmidt (F) | 2026-2027 | New York District | USA-S17 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 2 |
| 6. |  Andrej Sustr (D) | 2026-2027 | Jukurit | Liiga | 9 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 7. |  Alexej Kubat (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Spisska Nova Ves U20 | Extraliga juniorov | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 8. | J.J. Piccinich (F) | 2026-2027 | Belfast Giants | - | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 9. | Jackson Pierson (F) | 2026-2027 | Herforder Ice Dragons | Oberliga | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| 10. | Nick Swaney (F) | 2026-2027 | Graz99ers | ICEHL | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
Regular Season
USHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rod Taylor (F) | 139 | 150 | 99 | 299 |
| 2. | Peter Fregoe (F) | 205 | 110 | 130 | 240 |
| 3. | Chris Fournier (F) | 217 | 79 | 159 | 238 |
| 4. | Scott Shoffstall (F) | 115 | 115 | 119 | 234 |
| 5. | Fred Kaminska (D) | 99 | 66 | 168 | 234 |
USHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rod Taylor (F) | 139 | 150 | 99 | 299 |
| 2. | Scott Shoffstall (F) | 115 | 115 | 119 | 234 |
| 3. | Peter Fregoe (F) | 205 | 110 | 130 | 240 |
| 4. | Chris Ferraro (F) | 83 | 102 | 94 | 196 |
| 5. | Mike Real (F) | 93 | 89 | 82 | 171 |
USHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fred Kaminska (D) | 99 | 66 | 168 | 234 |
| 2. | Chris Fournier (F) | 217 | 79 | 159 | 238 |
| 3. | John Kemp (F) | 162 | 36 | 154 | 190 |
| 4. |  Stephen Halliday (F) | 215 | 68 | 147 | 215 |
| 5. | Sean Farrell (F) | 159 | 57 | 139 | 196 |
USHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aaron Piccinin (D) | 183 | 12 | 36 | 1011 |
| 2. | Arthur Femenella (D) | 159 | 3 | 20 | 671 |
| 3. | Chad Stauffacher (F) | 135 | 73 | 140 | 657 |
| 4. | Andrew Panzarella (D) | 216 | 8 | 40 | 654 |
| 5. | Brandon Bollig (F) | 173 | 37 | 73 | 593 |
USHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dan Willett (D) | 266 | 16 | 67 | 83 |
| 2. | Reid Pabich (F) | 259 | 43 | 61 | 104 |
| 3. | Michael Joyaux (D) | 237 | 13 | 66 | 79 |
| 4. | Mario Lamoureux (F) | 236 | 44 | 85 | 129 |
| 5. | Nicholas Schaus (D) | 235 | 15 | 86 | 101 |
USHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Ferguson (F) | 48 | 56 | 135 | 2.81 |
| 2. | Mike Racz (F) | 48 | 55 | 132 | 2.75 |
| 3. | Mike Carlson (F) | 47 | 59 | 127 | 2.70 |
| 4. | Steve MacSwain (F) | 65 | 79 | 157 | 2.42 |
| 5. | Chris Ferraro (F) | 83 | 102 | 196 | 2.36 |
USHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Ferguson (F) | 1985-1986 | 48 | 56 | 135 |
| 2. | Mike Racz (F) | 1985-1986 | 48 | 55 | 132 |
| 3. | Mike Carlson (F) | 1980-1981 | 47 | 59 | 127 |
| 4. | Steve MacSwain (F) | 1982-1983 | 48 | 60 | 122 |
| 5. | Scott Shoffstall (F) | 1984-1985 | 46 | 63 | 114 |
USHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rod Taylor (F) | 1986-1987 | 48 | 67 | 110 |
| 2. | Scott Shoffstall (F) | 1984-1985 | 46 | 63 | 114 |
| 3. | Steve MacSwain (F) | 1982-1983 | 48 | 60 | 122 |
| 4. | Mike Carlson (F) | 1980-1981 | 47 | 59 | 127 |
| 5. | Tim Ferguson (F) | 1985-1986 | 48 | 56 | 135 |
USHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Ferguson (F) | 1985-1986 | 48 | 79 | 135 |
| 2. | Myles Hart (F) | 1981-1982 | 48 | 78 | 110 |
| 3. | Mike Racz (F) | 1985-1986 | 48 | 77 | 132 |
| 4. | Jim Hau (F) | 1985-1986 | 45 | 73 | 108 |
| 5. | Jeremy Wilmer (F) | 2021-2022 | 60 | 73 | 98 |
USHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chad Stauffacher (F) | 1996-1997 | 51 | 71 | 316 |
| 2. | Aaron Piccinin (D) | 1997-1998 | 50 | 6 | 297 |
| 3. | Jared Boll (F) | 2004-2005 | 59 | 47 | 294 |
| 4. | Mike McKee (D) | 2012-2013 | 42 | 21 | 292 |
| 5. | Landon Wilson (F) | 1992-1993 | 43 | 65 | 284 |
List of USHL Champions
USHL Awards
- USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year
- USHL All-Academic Team
- USHL All-Rookie Second Team
- USHL All-Rookie Team
- USHL All-Star Game
- USHL Best GAA
- USHL Best Plus/Minus
- USHL Best SVS%
- USHL Clark Cup Champion
- USHL Clark Cup MVP
- USHL Coach of the Year
- USHL Defenseman of the Year
- USHL First All-Star Team
- USHL Forward of the Year
- USHL Gaudreau Award
- USHL General Manager of the Year
- USHL Gentleman of the Year (Curt Hammer Award)
- USHL Goaltender of the Year
- USHL Most Assists
- USHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- USHL Most Goals
- USHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- USHL Most Penalized Player
- USHL Most Points
- USHL Most Points by Defenseman
- USHL Player of the Year
- USHL Rookie of the Year
- USHL Scholar-Athlete Award
- USHL Second All-Star Team
- USHL Third All-Star Team