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2017-2018
2017-2018 Season
Detroit Fighting Irish were 18-22-3 in the 2017-18 USPHL Premier season with 39 points, 3rd in the Midwest East and 30th overall.
2017-2018 Detroit Fighting Irish Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #31 |  | 27 | Dearborn Heights, MI, USA | 6'0" | 185 | L | |||
| #1 | | 27 | West Bloomfield, MI, USA | 5'10" | 196 | L | |||
| #35 | | 26 | Monroe, MI, USA | 6'3" | 216 | L | |||
| #30 | | 27 | Sterling Heights, MI, USA | 5'11" | 205 | L | |||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #15 | | 28 | Woodhaven, MI, USA | 6'4" | 203 | L | |||
| #13 | | 29 | Westland, MI, USA | 5'9" | 165 | R | |||
| #22 |  | 27 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 227 | R | |||
| #5 | | 26 | Monroe, MI, USA | 6'2" | 161 | L | |||
| #12 | | 29 | Monroe, MI, USA | 6'2" | 201 | R | |||
| #14 | | 26 | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA | 5'8" | 185 | L | |||
| #21 | | - | - | - | - | ||||
| #4 | | 25 | Bothwell, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 201 | R | |||
| #2 | | 28 | Canton, MI, USA | 5'10" | 150 | L | |||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #15 | | 29 | Plymouth, MI, USA | 5'10" | 190 | - | |||
| #7 | | 28 | Irving, TX, USA | 6'0" | 181 | R | |||
| #11 | | 29 | Brownstown, MI, USA | 5'11" | 165 | L | |||
| #9 | | 29 | White Lake, MI, USA | 5'10" | 220 | L | |||
| #27 | | 26 | Canton, MI, USA | 5'9" | 154 | L | |||
| #10 | | 27 | Troy, MI, USA | 5'10" | 165 | R | |||
| #19 | | 26 | Northridge, CA, USA | 5'9" | 174 | L | |||
| #17 | | 29 | Toledo, OH, USA | 5'7" | 150 | R | |||
| #20 | | 28 | Allen Park, MI, USA | 5'8" | 134 | L | |||
| #28 | | 28 | Oxford, MI, USA | 5'11" | 165 | R | |||
| #24 | | 26 | Lambertville, MI, USA | 5'9" | 141 | R | |||
| #10 | | 27 | Wixom, MI, USA | 5'8" | 165 | R | |||
| #8 | | 28 | Linden, MI, USA | 5'9" | 174 | R | |||
| #7 | | 29 | Toledo, OH, USA | 5'9" | 165 | R | |||
| #26 | | 26 | Canton, MI, USA | 5'9" | 181 | R | |||
| #6 | | 28 | Portage, MI, USA | 6'1" | 161 | R | |||
2017-2018 Detroit Fighting Irish Staff
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Detroit Fighting Irish Facts
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- Town
- Detroit, MI, USA
Map - Founded
- 2013
2017-2018 Detroit Fighting Irish Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 27 players
- 2 players
- Experience
- Detroit Fighting Irish: 1 222 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Detroit Fighting Irish Games
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Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | leaving | Shane Romback (D) | Concordia Univ. Ann Arbor | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Cole Zalewski (F) | Rochester Univ. | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Stefano Mini (F) | Oakland Univ. | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Bryce Iott (F) | Concordia Univ. Ann Arbor | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Garrett Benoit (F) | Concordia Univ. Ann Arbor | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Zane Rydel (F) | Concordia Univ. Ann Arbor | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Anthony Pileggi (D) | French River Rapids | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Dean Buchholz (G) | Lindsay Muskies |
Detroit Fighting Irish History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | USPHL Premier | 44 | 22 | 19 | - | - | 3 | 196 | 190 | 47 | 1.07 | 4 | Division Semifinal loss  |
| 2020-2021 | USPHL Premier | 43 | 20 | 21 | - | - | 2 | 183 | 217 | 42 | 0.98 | 4 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2019-2020 | USPHL Premier | 44 | 12 | 30 | - | - | 2 | 130 | 292 | 26 | 0.59 | 5 | Playoffs Interrupted |
| 2018-2019 | USPHL Premier | 44 | 9 | 33 | - | - | 2 | 90 | 268 | 20 | 0.45 | 5 | Division QF loss |
| 2017-2018 | USPHL Premier | 43 | 18 | 22 | - | - | 3 | 156 | 162 | 39 | 0.91 | 3 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2016-2017 | USPHL Elite | 44 | 3 | 38 | - | - | 3 | 78 | 240 | 9 | 0.2 | 8 | Division QF loss |
| 2015-2016 | USPHL Midwest | 48 | 24 | 22 | - | - | 2 | 186 | 189 | 50 | 1.04 | 3 | - |
| 2014-2015 | MidWJHL | 46 | 27 | 15 | - | - | 4 | 182 | 177 | 58 | 1.26 | 4 | Semifinal loss |
| 2013-2014 | MidWJHL | 42 | 27 | 10 | - | - | 0 | 174 | 123 | 59 | 1.4 | 3 | Semifinal loss |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyle Hauer (D) | 2026-2027 | Rochester Christian Univ. | ACHA | 12 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 16 |
| 2. | Kolin Leduc (F) | 2026-2027 | Purdue Univ. Northwest | ACHA | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| 3. | Garrett Benoit (F) | 2026-2027 | Rochester Christian Univ. | ACHA | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 4. | Braedon Keel (F) | 2026-2027 | Univ. of Toledo | ACHA | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 5. | Cole Zalewski (F) | 2026-2027 | Rochester Christian Univ. | ACHA | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 6. | Malik Ali (F) | 2026-2027 | Motor City Rockers | FPHL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. | Joey DeMitchell (F) | 2026-2027 | West Michigan Sentinels | MIHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8. | Tyler Blackburn (D) | 2026-2027 | West Michigan Sentinels | MIHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9. | Clay Hightower (F) | 2026-2027 | Motor City Rockers | FPHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10. | Stefano Mini (F) | 2026-2027 | Oakland Univ. | ACHA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | View Roster | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 19.69 |
| 2020-2021 | View Roster | 5'10" | 168 lbs | 19.29 |
| 2019-2020 | View Roster | 5'10" | 168 lbs | 18.47 |
| 2018-2019 | View Roster | 5'10" | 172 lbs | 19.07 |
| 2017-2018 | View Roster | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 19.50 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clay Hightower (F) | 86 | 64 | 70 | 134 |
| 2. | Shane Romback (D) | 85 | 36 | 57 | 93 |
| 3. | Kenneth Winter (F) | 75 | 58 | 32 | 90 |
| 4. | Jay Kostecke (F) | 112 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 5. | Nolan Jakrzewski (F) | 119 | 45 | 37 | 82 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clay Hightower (F) | 86 | 64 | 70 | 134 |
| 2. | Kenneth Winter (F) | 75 | 58 | 32 | 90 |
| 3. | Nolan Jakrzewski (F) | 119 | 45 | 37 | 82 |
| 4. | Jay Kostecke (F) | 112 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 5. | Shane Romback (D) | 85 | 36 | 57 | 93 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clay Hightower (F) | 86 | 64 | 70 | 134 |
| 2. | Shane Romback (D) | 85 | 36 | 57 | 93 |
| 3. | Lane Stewart (F) | 105 | 27 | 54 | 81 |
| 4. | Jay Kostecke (F) | 112 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 5. | Christian Ramage (F) | 116 | 29 | 50 | 79 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyle Mayes (F) | 81 | 17 | 33 | 336 |
| 2. | Tyler Blackburn (D) | 122 | 25 | 65 | 314 |
| 3. | Chase Tackett (F) | 69 | 26 | 44 | 314 |
| 4. | Blake Anderson (F) | 37 | 6 | 10 | 259 |
| 5. | Cody Dombrowski (D) | 114 | 12 | 45 | 236 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tristan Cruz (F) | 161 | 20 | 39 | 59 |
| 2. | Steven Sewell (F) | 126 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| 3. | Tyler Blackburn (D) | 122 | 25 | 40 | 65 |
| 4. | Christopher Hays (D) | 120 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 5. | Nolan Jakrzewski (F) | 119 | 45 | 37 | 82 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Ames (D) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 2. | Brendan Higgins (F) | 38 | 27 | 64 | 1.68 |
| 3. | Josh Weber (F) | 40 | 22 | 64 | 1.60 |
| 4. | Clay Hightower (F) | 86 | 64 | 134 | 1.56 |
| 5. | Devin Stroia (F) | 8 | 4 | 12 | 1.50 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clay Hightower (F) | 2020-2021 | USPHL Premier | 42 | 31 | 38 | 69 | 1.64 | 22 |
| 2. | Clay Hightower (F) | 2019-2020 | USPHL Premier | 44 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 1.48 | 17 |
| 3. | Brendan Higgins (F) | 2019-2020 | USPHL Premier | 38 | 27 | 37 | 64 | 1.68 | 80 |
| 4. | Josh Weber (F) | 2017-2018 | USPHL Premier | 40 | 22 | 42 | 64 | 1.60 | 42 |
| 5. | Peyton Hughes (F) | 2017-2018 | USPHL Premier | 41 | 34 | 24 | 58 | 1.41 | 16 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peyton Hughes (F) | 2017-2018 | USPHL Premier | 41 | 34 | 24 | 58 | 1.41 | 16 |
| 2. | Kenneth Winter (F) | 2014-2015 | MidWJHL | 36 | 34 | 21 | 55 | 1.53 | 55 |
| 3. | Clay Hightower (F) | 2019-2020 | USPHL Premier | 44 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 1.48 | 17 |
| 4. | Dakota Potter (F) | 2015-2016 | USPHL Midwest | 46 | 33 | 23 | 56 | 1.22 | 46 |
| 5. | Clay Hightower (F) | 2020-2021 | USPHL Premier | 42 | 31 | 38 | 69 | 1.64 | 22 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Weber (F) | 2017-2018 | USPHL Premier | 40 | 22 | 42 | 64 | 1.60 | 42 |
| 2. | Clay Hightower (F) | 2020-2021 | USPHL Premier | 42 | 31 | 38 | 69 | 1.64 | 22 |
| 3. | Brendan Higgins (F) | 2019-2020 | USPHL Premier | 38 | 27 | 37 | 64 | 1.68 | 80 |
| 4. | Clay Hightower (F) | 2019-2020 | USPHL Premier | 44 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 1.48 | 17 |
| 5. | Lane Stewart (F) | 2021-2022 | USPHL Premier | 37 | 8 | 31 | 39 | 1.05 | 82 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Blake Anderson (F) | 2016-2017 | USPHL Elite | 37 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0.27 | 259 |
| 2. | Chase Tackett (F) | 2015-2016 | USPHL Midwest | 35 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 0.77 | 190 |
| 3. | Kyle Mayes (F) | 2016-2017 | USPHL Elite | 40 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 0.48 | 183 |
| 4. | Kyle Mayes (F) | 2015-2016 | USPHL Midwest | 41 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0.34 | 153 |
| 5. | Avery Keith (D) | 2015-2016 | USPHL Midwest | 45 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.22 | 138 |
