Hockey team welcomes Class of 2027

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force hockey team is proud to welcome 11 members of the Class of 2027, as announced by head coach Frank Serratore. The class arrived at the Academy on June 28 for in-processing, completed Basic Cadet Training and began class

6 Owen Baumgartner
Defense | Freshman | 5-10, 185 | Shoots: Left
Owatonna, MN | Oklahoma Warriors (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 163 games of junior hockey over four seasons … Played 33 games in 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the Minot Minotauros and had 20 points … Finished the 2020-21 season with the Wichita Falls Warriors and had 18 points in 29 games … In 2021-22 in Wichita, he had 42 points (11-31-42) in 56 points and had three assists in four playoff games … Played 44 games for the Oklahoma Warriors in 2022-23 and had 41 points (10-31-41) and was the team's top scoring defenseman … Sixth in the league in points by a defenseman and seventh in goals … Also had five assists in six playoff games … Was a +27 to lead the team and also had three power-play goals … Helped lead the Warriors to the 2023 Robertson Cup championship … First-team all-NAHL selection.

8 Ethan Ullrick
Forward | Freshman | 5-11, 175 | Shoots: Right
Crystal Lake, IL | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)
Before Air Force: Played 106 games over two seasons with the Salmon Army Silverbacks of the BCHL … Played 52 games in 2021-22 and had 18 points … In 2022-23, played 54 games and had 47 points (18-29-47) … Second on the team in goals and third in points … Also had 15 points (5-10-15) in 14 playoff games … Five power-play goals and two game-winners … Assistant captain for the Silverbacks.

11 Sam Jacobs
Forward | Freshman | 6-0, 185 | Shoots: Left
Maple Grove, MN | Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 114 games of junior hockey over two seasons … Played 59 games in 2021-22 with the Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) and had 43 points (13-30-43) … Played 55 games with the Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL) in 2022-23 and had 18 points (7-11-18) … Had three points in seven playoff games … Assistant captain with the Windigo.

12 James Callahan
Defense | Freshman | 6-0, 175 | Shoots: Right
Minneapolis, MN | Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 118 games of junior hockey over two seasons with the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) … Had 23 points (7-16-23) and was a +12 in 59 games in 2021-22 and was the team's top scoring defenseman … Played 59 games in 2022-23 and had 18 points (6-12-18) and was second on the team in points by a defenseman … Team captain … Selected to the Midwest division top prospect team.

15 Owen Dubois
Forward | Freshman | 6-4, 200 | Shoots: Left
Madison, Wisc. | Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 135 games of junior hockey over four seasons with the Aberdeen Wings of the NAHL … In 2021-22, played 60 games and had 23 points (7-16-23) … Also had six points (3-3-6) in six playoff games … In 2022-23, was fourth on the team with 33 points (12-21-33) and was a +10 … Led the team with five game-winning goals … Team captain … Earned the Central Division Leadership Award.

19 Nick Remissong
Forward | Freshman | 6-0, 185 | Shoots: Left
Lake Forest, IL | Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL)
Before Air Force: Played 119 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played 16 games for the Vernon Vipers (BCHL) and had four goals in 2020-21 … Had four points (2-2-4) in 17 games for the Vipers on 2020-21 … Played 29 games for the Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) in 2021-22 and had nine points (2-7-9) … In 2022-23, was third on the team with 35 points (16-19-35) … Second on the team in goals … Led the team with three game-winners and had five power-play goals … 2020 BCHL All-Star … Earned the 2023 Ed Shelley (Coaches) Award.

20 Nolan Cunningham
Defense | Freshman | 6-2, 185 | Shoots: Right
Helena, Mont. | Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 64 games of junior hockey … Started his junior career with the Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) and played in five games … In 2021-22, played in 59 games for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) and had 26 points (5-21-26) … Tied as the top scoring defenseman on the team and was a +14 … Attended the USAFA Prep School in 2022-23.

30 Dominik Wasik
Goalie | 6-1, 165 | Catches: Left
Superior, CO | Steinback Pistons (MJHL)
Before Air Force: Played 92 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played 10 games for the Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) in 2020-21 and had a .931 saves percentage with a 1.70 GAA and a 7-2-0 record … Played 19 games for Aberdeen in 2021-22 and had a .895 saves percentage with a 3.11 GAA and a 10-7-1 record … Finished the 2021-22 season in Johnstown and had a .880 saves percentage with a 3.77 GAA and a 5-3-0 record … Played 35 games for the Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) and had a .924 saves percentage with a 2.22 GAA and a 25-9-1 record … Second in the league in GAA and third in saves percentage … Led the Pistons to the MJHL league championships and a berth in the Centennial Cup … In the playoffs, posted a 12-4-2, a .921 saves percentage and a .235 GAA with four shutouts.

35 Carter Clafton
Goalie | 6-2, 175 | Catches: Left
Grand Rapids, MN | Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 80 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played 12 games for the Minor Minotaruos (NAHL) in 2020-21 and had a .889 saves percentage and a 3.34 GAA … Started the 2021-22 season in Minot and had a .897 saves percentage and a 3.33 GAA with an 8-8-1 record … Finished the 2021-22 season with the Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL) and played 16 games with a .916 saves percentage and a 2.89 GAA … Played 29 games with the Wranglers in 2022-23 and had a .919 saves percentage and a 2.41 GAA .. Tied for ninth in the league in GAA … Had three shutouts.

44 Will Staring
Defense | 6-2, 195 | Shoots: Left
Springfield, VA | Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Before Air Force: Played 113 games of junior hockey over three seasons, all in the USHL … Played three games for the Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) in 2020-21 … Played 60 games for the Gamblers in 2021-22 and had 15 points (5-10-15) … Started the 2022-23 season in Green Bay and had three assists in 10 games … Then played 40 games for the Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) and had 15 points (2-13-15).

64 Brendan Gibbons
Forward | 6-2, 205 | Shoots: Right
Wakefield, R.I. | Maine Nordiques (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 130 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played 14 games for the Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC) and had four points to start the 2020-21 season … Finished the season with the P.A.L Junior Islanders (NCDC) and had 15 points (5-10-15) in 19 games … Played 37 games for the Maine Nordiques (NAHL) in 2021-22 and had 34 points (20-14-34) … Third on the team in goals and was a +11 … In 2022-23, led the team with 58 points (17-41-58) in 60 games … Led the team with nine power-play goals, had three game-winners and was a +26 … Also had eight points (5-3-8) in seven playoff games. … Team captain … As of June, 2023, was the Nordiques' all-time leader in goals and points.

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