The St. Louis Jr. Blues have always prided their program as being a \’family\’ and Tuesday night it showed. Returning to play in the Jr. Blues Alumni Game were players from as recent as last season to 22 years ago. The game got off to a quick start as the Alumni scored twice in the first minute. The current squad battled from behind all night and at one point made it 7-6 but the talented Alumni squad finished strong for an 10-7 win. Most of the night was full of relived memories and rehashed stories from the years of playing with the Jr. Blues. The best seat in the house was anywhere near the Alumni bench as the belly laughs ruled the night. The alumni list was as usual quite impressive.
NCAA Division I:
Kyle Kraemer – Northeastern
Mike Hewkin – Northeastern
Brandon Bollig – St. Lawrence
Eric Slais – Brown (graduated 09)
Ryan Kretzer – Nebraska/Omaha
Chris Saracino – RIT
Danny Weiss – Niagra
NCAA Division II:
Zach Hamilton – Johnson and Wales
Jake Menzel – Johnson and Wales
Paul Puglisi – Plattsburgh
USHL:
Jarrod Mermis – Lincoln
Jack Berger – Des Moines
EJHL:
Andrew Kurlandski – Jersey Hitmen
ACHA:
Phil Blackwood – Saint Louis
CJ Jung – Missouri State
Tyler Polizzi – Missouri State
David Jaffe – Missouri State
Retired:
Pete Weseloh – (Played Bethal D-III) played Jr. Blues 2001-02 Season
Derek Albers – (Played Robert Morris ACHA) played Jr. Blues 2000-02 Seasons
Mike Keeven – (Played Springfield NAHL) played Jr. Blues 2003-2005 Seasons
Scott Keeven – (Played Springfield/St. Louis NAHL) played Jr. Blues 2005-07 Seasons
Graham Murphy – (Played St. Mary\’s D-III) played Jr. Blues 2000-02 Seasons
Ken Daleo – (Played Suny Brockville) played Jr. Blues 1998-00 Seasons
Grant Boyd – Played Jr. Blues 2006-09 Seasons
Sammy Davis – Played Jr. Blues 2007-08 Season
Tom Winkler – Current Coach Hampton Roads Walers, Played Jr. Blues 1986-88 Seasons
Nathan Hucker – Current Assistant Coach Jr. Blues, (Played Nichols D-III and Lindenwood ACHA) Played Jr. Blues 2001-03 Seasons
J.P. Beilsten – Current Assistant Coach Jr. Blues, (Played Missouri River Otters UHL) Played Jr. Blues 2000-02 Seasons
