In the 50 seasons that comprise the modern era of Union Hockey (since the program returned in 1975-76 after a long hiatus), many players have continued their careers at the professional level, including 12 Union Hockey alumni that have played in the National Hockey League.
UNION IN THE NHL | DIVISION I ERA
| Name |
Pos |
NHL Team(s) |
Season(s) |
NHL Bio |
| Daniel Carr (2010-14) |
F |
Washington Capitals
Nashville Predators
Vegas Golden Knights
Montreal Canadiens |
2020-21
2019-20
2018-19
2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16 |
Bio |
| Nick DeSimone (2014-17) |
F |
Utah Hockey Club
New Jersey Devils
Calgary Flames |
2025-26, 2024-25
2023-24
2023-24, 2022-23 |
Bio |
| Spencer Foo (2014-17) |
F |
Calgary Flames |
2017-18 |
Bio |
| Shayne Gostisbehere (2011-14) |
D |
Carolina Hurricanes
Detroit Red Wings
Arizona Coyotes
Philadelphia Flyers
|
2025-26, 2024-25, 2022-23
2023-24
2022-23, 2021-22
2020-21, 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15 |
Bio |
| Troy Grosenick (2010-13) |
G |
Los Angeles Kings
San Jose Sharks |
2020-21
2014-15 |
Bio |
| Josh Jooris (2010-13) |
F |
Pittsburgh Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes
Arizona Coyotes
New York Rangers
Calgary Flames |
2017-18
2017-18
2016-17
2016-17
2015-16, 2014-15 |
Bio |
| Keith Kinkaid (2009-11) |
G |
Colorado Avalanche
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Montreal Canadiens
New Jersey Devils
|
2022-23
2022-23
2021-22, 2020-21
2019-20
2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2012-13 |
Bio |
| Mike Vecchione (2013-17) |
F |
Washington Capitals
Philadelphia Flyers |
2021-22
2016-17 |
Bio |
| Jeremy Welsh (2009-12) |
F |
St. Louis Blues
Vancouver Canucks
Carolina Hurricanes |
2015-16
2013-14
2012-13, 2011-12 |
Bio |
UNION IN THE NHL | PRE-DIVISION I ERA
| Name |
Pos |
NHL Team(s) |
Season(s) |
NHL Bio |
| Steve Baker (1975-78) |
G |
New York Rangers |
1982-83, 1981-82, 1980-81, 1979-80 |
Bio |
| Mario Giallonardo (1975-77) |
D |
Colorado Rockies |
1980-81, 1979-80 |
Bio |
| Duane Joyce (1983-87) |
D |
Dallas Stars |
1993-94 |
Bio |
UNION IN THE NHL DRAFT
| Year |
Name |
Team |
Round |
Overall |
| 2017 |
Parker Foo |
Chicago Blackhawks |
5 |
144 |
|
Jack Adams |
Detroit Red Wings |
6 |
162 |
| 2015 |
Jake Kupsky |
San Jose Sharks |
7 |
193 |
| 2014 |
Jeff Taylor |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
7 |
203 |
| 2012 |
Shayne Gostisbehere |
Philadelphia Flyers |
3 |
78 |
|
Tim Boyle |
Ottawa Senators |
4 |
106 |
| 2004 |
Justin Mrazek |
Washington Capitals |
8 |
230 |
| 2000 |
Brandon Snee |
New York Rangers |
5 |
143 |
| 1994 |
Reid Simonton * |
Quebec Nordiques |
9 |
- |
| 1987 |
Bill Sedergren |
Calgary Flames |
10 |
208 |
| 1978 |
Doug Feasby |
Detroit Red Wings |
17 |
228 |
| 1977 |
Steve Baker |
New York Rangers |
3 |
44 |
|
Jim Baxter |
Detroit Red Wings |
6 |
91 |
|
Kip Churchill |
Detroit Red Wings |
9 |
141 |
|
Dean Willers |
Detroit Red Wings |
13 |
175 |
| *Supplemental Draft |
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