Through six games Cedar Rapids is 5-1 and tied for the most points in all of the USHL and in first place in the East Division. There are three players who played high school hockey in Minnesota on the roster.
- Zach Lehrke is a forward who graduated from Park Rapids in 2008. He finished his senior season with 48 goals and 40 assists, which was the second highest point total in the state. Last year as a rookie Lehrke played in 45 games scoring five goals and 11 assists. This year he has started much stronger with 2 goals and six assists and is a +6 in the first six games. The 5'7" 173 pound sniper will play his college hockey at Minnesota-state Mankato.
- Thomas Fallen finished his senior year without the D1 offer he is looking for and is living his dream playing in the USHL for Cedar Rapids. So far, his juniors career isn't off to the start he wants, but Fallen is someone who could really benefit from adding some weight and muscle. Last year as a senior defensmen at Armstrong High School Fallen was second on the team in points with eight goals and 20 assists. This year he has played in three games. He has five shots, one assist and is a -2.
- Matt Hemingway has only played one game for the Rough Riders and it was a 5-4 win over Green Bay. Hemingway made 36 saves and gave up four goals in his first and only USHL game to this point. Hemingway played for Alexandria High School and then with Alexandria of the NAHL when his senior season finished. Hemingway posted a 20-4-1 record in his senior season at Alexandria giving up just 1.41 goals per game and finishing with a save percecntage of .937. He doesn't have a college committment yet.
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