The Rochester Jr. Americans—formerly known as the Rochester Monarchs & Perinton Youth Hockey—have a long tradition of developing hockey players who go on to succeed at the next level. From high school to prep school, juniors to college, and even the professional ranks, our alumni have followed many different paths in pursuit of their hockey goals.
While every player’s journey is unique, the foundation is often the same: years of growth, development, and support within the Jr. Amerks program. Whether playing locally or traveling nationally, our athletes gain the skills, discipline, and character needed to compete at the highest levels of the game. We’re proud of the many players who have come through our program and advanced to NCAA hockey, junior leagues, and beyond.
Professional
cole bardreau
'93
Bridgeport slanders (AHL)
Previous: New York Islanders (NHL); Cornell University (NCAA D1) ; US National Development Team (NDTP)
jack dugan '98
Bietigheim Steelers (Germany)
Previous: Providence College (NCAA D1); 2017 round 5 #142 overall by Vegas Golden Knights
Max Kaufman '96
Max Kaufman Savannah Ghost Pirates (echl)
Previous: Boston University (NCAA D1); Kent School Prep
Trevor Hills '92
Trevor Hills ESC Dorfen (Germany 4)
Hunter McDonald '02
Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Previous: Northeastern University (NCAA DI) 
Haley winn '03
Haley winn Boston Fleet (PWHL)
Previous: Clarkson University (NCAA D1); Member of USA Hockey National Team
Kiara zanon '02
Kiara zanon Toronto Sceptres (PWHL)
Previous: Ohio State Univ. (NCAA D1). Penn State Univ. (NCAA D1)
NCAA Division I
gunnar vandamme '02
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Previous: Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage (NCAA D1); Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
Cole O'Donnell '03
Sacred Heart University
Previous: Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL)
Dylan Ghaemi '01
Stonehill College
Previous: Red Lake Miners (SIJHL)
WOMEN'S
Eryka DeRocha '08
Eryka DeRocha Rochester Institute of Technology
Previous: Jr. Amerks 19U T1
Cole Bardreau with New York Islanders
Haley Winn at World Championships
Jack Dugan - Vegas Golden Knights Draft Pick
Kiara Zannon - NCAA Champion
NCAA Division III
Trevor Dennis '96
Trevor Dennis SUNY Potsdam
Previous: Rochester Monarchs
Dan Kuter '96
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE
Previous: Trinity Pauling (Prep); Rochester Monarchs
Aiden Connolly '96
Morrisville State College
Previous: Roc City Royals (NA3HL)
Mitchell Culver '97
Nazareth College
Previous: Rochester Monarchs; Pembroke Lumberjacks (CCHL)
Casey Winn '97
suny brockport
Previous: Nepean Raiders (CCHL); Trinity Pawling School (Prep)
Nicholas Charron '98
Nazareth College
Previous: Rochester Monarchs; Trinity Pawling School (Prep)
Craig McCabe '98
Craig McCabe SUNY FREDONIA
Previous: Ottawa Senators (CCHL); NJ Titans (NAHL)
quinn doyle '99
colby college
Previous: Phillips Academy Andover (Prep); Rochester Monarchs
Tommy Winn 
CONNOR BALL'00
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Previous: Team Maryland (EHL)
Tyler Procious '03
Utica University
Previous: Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL); AIC (NCAA D1)
Jack Schlifke '01
SUNY FREDONIA
Previous: Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL) and Northwood School Prep
Ryan Eclles '01
SUNY OSWEGO
Previous: Utica Jr. Comets (NCDC); Albany Academy (Prep)
Elijah Devereaux '01
Manhattenville College
Previous: Danbury Hat Tricks (NA3HL); Northwood School (Prep)
Charley Merkley '01
Charley Merkley SUNY Cortland
Previous: Robert Morris (NCAA DI)
lenny perno 
conner fitzpatrick 
Conor Humphrey '03
SUNY CORTLAND
Previous: Brewster Academy (PREP); Charlotte Rush (USPHL) and Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL)
WOMEN'S
Lauren Garsen '08
St. john fisher university
Previous: Jr. Amerks 19U T1
Catharine Crowley '08
Hamilton College
Previous: Jr. Amerks 19U T1
Sarah Hensel '08
SUNY Plattsburgh
Previous: Jr. Amerks 19U T1
Hailey Baughan '08
St. john fisher university
Previous: Jr. Amerks 19U T1
College ACHA DI
Pieter Bartelse '02
Pieter Bartelse North Carolina STATE
Previous: Charlotte Rush (USPHL)
Jack Napieralski '06
North Carolina STATE
Previous: NJ 87s (EHL); Albany Academy (Prep)
Mason Maksymiu '06
SUNY Oswego (ACHA DI)
Previous: Boston Jr. Rangers (USPHL); South Shore Kings USPHL; Jr. Amerks 18U AAA
Jed Smith '06
SUNY Oswego (ACHA D1)
Previous: Jr. Amerks 18U AAA; South Shore Kings USPHL; New Hampshire Avalanche (EHL)
Tyler Procious '03 with Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL)
Jackson Schouten '05 with North Iowa Bulls (NAHL)
Cole O'Donnell with Jr. Amerks NAHL
Giuseppe Fiorilla with Austin Bruins (NAHL)
juniors
Kellen Paetsch '10
USA Hockey's National Team Development Program
Previous: Jr. Amerks 13U AAA; BK Selects 15O AAA
Zachary Morin '07
St. Johns Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
Previous: Youngstown Phantom (USHL) / Committed: Boston University 
cooper dennis 
Ethan Phillips '07
Watertown Shamrocks (NAHL)
Previous: Bishop Kearney Selects; Committed: Providence College (D1) 
Matthew judge '07
Danbury hat tricks (NAHL)
Previous: BK Selects 18U AAA
Sam Prokupets '07
Utica Jr. Comets (NCDC)
Previous: Bishop Kearney 18U AAA
tommy holtby '06
Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
Previous: Maryland Blackbears (NAHL); Jersey Hitmen (NCDC)
brady hill '06
Utica Jr. Comets (USPHL Premier)
Previous: PA Huntsman (EHL); Northeast Generals 18U AAA
rory gately '06
South Shore Kings (USPHL Premier)
Previous: Jr. Amerks 18U AAA
anthony agostinelliprep school & Academy
Oliver Methot '10
Bishop Kearney Selects
Previous: Jr. Amerks 13U AAA
Evan Fitzsimmons '10
Bishop Kearney Selects
Previous: Jr. Amerks 13U AAA
Chase Brock '09
Northwood School
Previous: Jr. Amerks 14U AAA
Ryan Kozara '09
bishop kearney selects
Previous: Jr. Amerks 15U AAA
Jake SanSoucie '09
Jake SanSoucie Gilmore Academy
Previous: Jr. Amerks 15U AAA
Mikey Dossier '08
Choate Rosemary Hall
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WOMEN'S
Chloe pittinaro '07
Chloe pittinaro Kent School
makenzie warren '08
makenzie warren Lovell Academy
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News & Updates
Mason Maksymiu Commits to Oswego State ACHA Division I Hockey
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Alum Jed Smith Commits to SUNY Oswego ACHA Division I Hockey
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Jr. Amerks Alum Jack Napieralski Commits to North Carolina State University
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Jr. Amerks Alum Ryan Sember Commits to University of Saint Joseph
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Signing Day 2026
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Alumni Directory
| Name | Birth Year | Highest Level | Last Team | Sex | Additional Information | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Methot | 2010 | Academy | Bishop Kearney Selects | Male | Jr. Amerks 14U AAA | Forward |
| Kellen Paetsch | 2010 | Juniors | USA Hockey National Team Development Program | Male | Jr. Amerks 14U AAA; Bishop Kearney Selects | Defense |
| Evan Fitzsimmons | 2010 | Academy | Bishop Kearney Selects | Male | Jr. Amerks 14U AAA | |
| Chase Brock | 2009 | Prep School | Northwood School | Male | Jr. Amerks 14U AAA | Forward |
| Jake SanSoucie | 2009 | Academy | Gilmore Academy (OH) | Male | Jr. Amerks 15U AAA | Forward |
| Ryan Kozara | 2009 | Prep School | Bishop Kearney Selects | Male | Jr. Amerks 15U AAA | Defense |
| Eryka DeRocha | 2008 | College | Rochester Institute of Technology (NCAA DI) | Female | Jr. Amerks 19U Tier I | Forward |
| Lauren Garsen | 2008 | College | St. john fisher university (NCAA DIII) | Female | Jr. Amerks 19U Tier I | |
| Catharine Crowley | 2008 | College | Hamilton College (NCAA DIII) | Female | Jr. Amerks 19U Tier I | |
| Sarah Hensel | 2008 | College | SUNY Plattsburgh (NCAA DIII) | Female | Jr. Amerks 19U Tier I | |
| Hailey Baughan | 2008 | College | St. john fisher university (NCAA DIII) | Female | Jr. Amerks 19U Tier I | |
| Mikey Dossier | 2008 | Prep School | Choate Rosemary Hall (Prep) | Male | Aquinas Institute | Forward |
| Jayden Evans | 2007 | Juniors | Northern Cyclones (NCDC) | Male | Boston Hockey Academy | |
| Cooper Dennis | 2007 | Juniors | Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) | Male | Drafted 2023, 2 #17 overall by Dubuque Fighting Saints in the USHL Futures Draft; Bishop Kearney Selects; Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) | Forward |
| Zachary Morin | 2007 | Juniors | Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) | Male | Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) Little Caesars 15U AAA; Collège Esther-Blondin Phénix; Drafted 2023, 1 #19 overall by Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the QMJHL Entry Draft | Forward |
| Matthew Judge | 2007 | Juniors | Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks (NAHL) | Male | Bishop Kearney Selects 16U AAA | Defense |
| Danny Wehle (Retired) | 2007 | High School | McQuaid Jesuit | Male | Bishop Kearney Selects 15U AAA | Forward |
| Samuel Prokupets | 2007 | Juniors | Utica Jr. Comets (NCDC) | Male | Drafted 2023, 12 #203 overall by Utica Jr. Comets in the NCDC Entry Draft; Bishop Kearney Selects 16U AAA | Forward |
| Ethan Phillips | 2007 | Juniors | Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL) | Male | Bishop Kearney Selects 16U AAA Drafted 2023, 12 #235 overall by Flint Firebirds in the OHL Priority Selection; Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL) | Goaltender |
| Tommy Holtby | 2006 | Juniors | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | Male | Jersey Hitmen (NCDC); Maryland Blackbears (NAHL); Army West Point Commit | Forward |
| Ryan Sember | 2006 | College | University of Saint Joseph (NCAA DIII) | Male | Boston Hockey Academy (Prep); New England Wolves (EHL); New Hampshire Avalanche (EHL) | Defense |
| Brady Hill | 2006 | Juniors | Utica Jr. Comets (USPHL) | Male | Northeast Generals 18U AAA; PA Huntsmen (EHL) | Forward |
| Jack Napieralski | 2006 | College | North Carolina State (ACHA DI) | Male | Syracuse Nationals 16U AAA; McQuaid Jesuit; Albany Academy Prep; New Jerseys 87s (EHL) | Defense |
| Mason Wright | 2006 | Juniors | Connecticut Nor'Easter (EHL) | Male | Wisconsin Woodsmen (USPHL); Binghamton Buzz (NA3HL) Jr. Amerks 18U AAA | |
| Jed Smith | 2006 | College | SUNY Oswego (ACHA DI) | Male | Jr. Amerks 18U AAA; South Shore Kings (USPHL); New Hampshire Avalanche (EHL) | Defense |
| Mason Maksymiu | 2006 | College | SUNY Oswego (ACHA DI) | Male | Jr. Amerks 18U AAA; Boston Jr. Rangers (USPHL) | Forward |
| Reece Holenbeck | 2006 | Juniors | Seahawks Hockey Club (EHL) | Male | Jr. Amerks 18U AAA | |
| Clay O'Donnell | 2005 | College | Middlebury College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Berkshire School (Prep); Bishop Kearney (Prep); Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL) | Forward |
| Jackson Shounten | 2005 | Juniors | Erie Otters (OHL) | Male | North Iowa Bulls (NAHL); CarShield AAA 18U; Northeast Generals 16U AAA; Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL) | Forward |
| Leo Letta (Retired) | 2005 | Prep School | Albany Academy | Male | Lynn University - Playing DII Lacrosse | Defense |
| Eli Velepec | 2005 | College | Wesleyan University (NCAA DIII) | Male | The Loomis Chaffee School; South Shore Kings (NCDC) | Forward |
| Drew Palmer | 2005 | College | Duquesne Univ. (ACHA DI) | Male | McQuaid Jesuit High; Rochester Jr. Americans 18U AAA | Defense |
| Mackie Donner | 2004 | College | Univ. of Alabama (ACHA D1) | Male | Hampton Roads Whalers (USPHL); Florida Jr. Blades 16U AAA; Philadelphia Little Flyers (EHL) | Goaltender |
| Kelly Maksymiu (Retired) | 2004 | Juniors | South Shore Kings (USPHL) | Male | Elmira Junior Enforcers (USPHL) | Forward |
| Brian Judge | 2004 | Juniors | Miami Univ. OH (ACHA DII) | Male | Westminster Prep; Worchester Railers (NCDC) | Forward |
| Andrew Gatti | 2004 | College | University of Delaware (AAU DI) | Male | Aquinas Institute | Goaltender |
| Shane Melead | 2004 | College | Lehigh Univ. (ACHA DI) | Male | Buffalo Stampede (USPHL); Rochester Jr. Americans 18U AAA | |
| Haley Winn | 2003 | Professional | Boston Fleet (PWHL) | Female | Member of USA Hockey Women's National Gold Medal Team in 2023; Clarkson University (NCAA DI); 2026 Olympic Gold Medal Team Member | Defense |
| Anthony Agostinelli (Retired) | 2003 | Juniors | Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL) | Male | Drafted 2019, 7 #98 overall by Fargo Force in the USHL Futures Draft | |
| Tyler Procious | 2003 | College | Utica University (NCAA DIII) | Male | Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL); Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL); AIC (NCAA DI) | Defense |
| Giuseppe Fiorillo | 2003 | College | SUNY Geneseo (NCAA DIII) | Male | Nichols Prep; McQuaid Jesuit; Austin Bruins (NAHL) | Defense |
| Garrett Krieger | 2003 | College | SUNY Cortland (NCAA DIII) | Male | Salisbury School; Utica Jr. Comets (NCDC) | |
| Conor Humphrey | 2003 | College | SUNY Cortland (NCAA DIII) | Male | Charlotte Rush (USPHL); Brewster Academy (Prep); Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL) | Forward |
| Andrew Haugh | 2003 | College | SUNY Brockport (NCAA DIII) | Male | Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U AAA.; Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL) | Defense |
| Jake Lipani | 2003 | College | North Carolina State (ACHA DI) | Male | Brooks School (Prep); Providence Hockey Club (EHL) | Defense |
| Cole O'Donnell (Retired) | 2003 | College | Sacred Heart University | Male | Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL); Berkshire (Prep) | Goaltender |
| Kiara Zannon | 2002 | Professional | Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) | Female | Member of USA Hockey Women's National U18 Team; Penn State University; Ohio State University (NCAA DI) | Forward |
| Pieter Bartelse | 2002 | College | North Carolina State (ACHA DI) | Male | Charlotte Rush (USPHL) | Goaltender |
| Conner Fitzpatrick | 2002 | College | Williams College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Phillips Academy Andover (Prep); Rochester Monarchs (NCDC); McQuaid Jesuit | Forward |
| Lenny Perno | 2002 | College | SUNY-Potsdam (NCAA DIII) | Male | Richmond Generals (USPHL); Vermont Lumberjacks (EHL); Rochester Monarchs (NCDC) | Goaltender |
| Gunnar VanDamme | 2002 | College | Robert Morris Univ. (NCAA DI) | Male | Maryland Black Bears (NAHL); Lindsay Muskies (OJHL); Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U AAA; RPI (Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.); Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage (NCAA DI) | Forward |
| Hunter McDonald | 2002 | Professional | Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) | Male | Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL); Northeastern Univ. (NCAA); Omaha Lancers (USHL); Rochester Monarchs | Defense |
| Jack Schlifke (Retired) | 2001 | College | SUNY Fredonia (NCAA DIII) | Male | Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL); New Jersey Rockets (NCDC); Northwood School (Prep) | |
| Ryan Eccles (Retired) | 2001 | College | SUNY Oswego (NCAA DIII) | Male | Utica Jr. Comets (NCDC); Albany Academy (Prep) | |
| Daniel Colabuto (Retired) | 2001 | College | SUNY Oswego (NCAA DIII) | Male | College of the Holy Cross (NCAA DI); Maryland Black Bears (NAHL); Northwood School (Prep) | |
| Johnny Malandruccolo (Retired) | 2001 | College | Kings College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL); SUNY Fredonia (NCAA DIII) | |
| Charles Merkley | 2001 | College | SUNY Cortland (NCAA DIII) | Male | Robert Morris University (NCAA DI) Charlotte Rush (USPHL); Corpus Christi (NAHL) | |
| Elijah Devereaux | 2001 | College | St. John Fischer (NCAA DIII) | Male | Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks (NA3HL); Charlotte Rush (USPHL); Jersey Hitman (NCDC); Northwood School (Prep); Manhattanville College | |
| David Battisti (Retired) | 2001 | Juniors | Charlotte Rush (USPHL) | Male | McQuaid Jesuit; Rochester Monarchs (USPHL) | |
| Dylan Ghaemi | 2001 | College | Stonehill College | Male | Red Lake Miners (SJHL) | Goaltender |
| Thomas Winn (Retired) | 2000 | College | SUNY-Geneseo (NCAA DIII) | Male | Jersey Hitman (NCDC); Nepean Raiders (CCHL) | |
| Connor Ball (Retired) | 2000 | College | Southern New Hampshire Univ. | Male | Team Maryland (EHL) | |
| Matteas Derraugh (Retired) | 2000 | College | Lake Forest College | Male | Danbury Hat Tricks (NAHL); Kanata Lasers (CCHL); Amarillo Bulls (NAHL); Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL): Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL) | |
| Dalton Jerzak (Retired) | 2000 | College | SUNY-Fredonia (NCAA DIII) | Male | New Jersey Junior Titans (NAHL); New Jersey 87's (EHL); The Hill School (Prep) | |
| Quinn Doyle (Retired) | 1999 | College | Colby College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Phillips Academy Andover (Prep) | |
| Tyler Cooligan (Retired) | 1999 | College | Williams College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Kent School (Prep) | |
| Jack Dugan | 1998 | Professional | Bietigheim Steelers (DEL2) | Male | 5th round draft pick of NHL Vegas Golden Knights; Providence College (NCAA D1); Hobey Baker Finalist; Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) | Forward |
| Nicholas Charron (Retired) | 1998 | College | Nazareth College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Skidmore College; Rochester Monarchs (NCDC); New Jersey Titans (NAHL); Trinity Pawling (Prep) | |
| Craig McCabe (Retired) | 1998 | Professional | Tahoe Knight Monsters (ECHL) | Male | Huntsville Havoc (SPHL); SUNY-Fredonia (NCAA DIII); New Jersey Junior Titans (NAHL); Ottawa Jr. Senators (CCHL); McQuaid Jesuit High | |
| Roger Powers (Retired) | 1997 | College | Buffalo State College (NCAA DIII) | Male | SUNY Canton; New England Wolves (AHL); Soo Eagles (NOJHL); Syracuse Jr. Stars (USPHL) | |
| Mitchell Culver (Retired) | 1997 | College | Nazareth College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Rochester Monarchs (NCDC); Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL); Irondequoit High (NY-HS) | |
| Casey Winn (Retired) | 1997 | Professional | Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) | Male | SUNY-Brockport (NCAA DIII); Nepean Raiders (CCHL); Trinity-Pawling School (Prep); Webster Schroeder High | |
| Tommy Ritchie (Retired) | 1996 | College | SUNY-Cortland (NCAA DIII) | Male | P.A.L. Junior Islanders (USPHL) | |
| Aiden Conolly (Retired) | 1996 | College | Morrisville State College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Roc City Royals (NA3HL) | |
| Joe Schuler (Retired) | 1996 | College | Colby College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights (NAHL); New Jersey Titans (NAHL) | |
| Trevor Dennis (Retired) | 1996 | College | SUNY-Potsdam (NCAA DIII) | Male | Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U AAA | |
| Max Kaufman (Retired) | 1996 | Professional | Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL) | Male | Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL); Boston University (NCAA DI); University of Vermont (NCAA DI); Langley Riverman (BCHL); Kent School (Prep) | |
| Cole Bardreau | 1993 | Professional | Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) | Male | NY Islanders (NHL); Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL); Cornell University (NCAA DI); US National Development Team U17 and U18 | Forward |
| Trevor Hills (Retired) | 1992 | Professional | ESC Dorfen (Germany) | Male | SUNY Geneseo (NCAA DIII; St. Lawrence University (NCAA DI); Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL); Berkshire School (Prep) | |
| Jon-Paul Durso (Retired) | 1992 | College | Nazareth College (NCAA DIII) | Male | Brockville Braves (CCHL); Salisbury School (Prep) |