MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon Lumberjacks have acquired defenseman Anthony Spadaro from the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in exchange for a 2027 Phase II third-round draft pick.
MUSKEGON RECEIVES:
Anthony Spadaro (D, 2008)
CEDAR RAPIDS RECEIVES:
2027 Phase II 3rd Round Pick (via SF)
A native of Scottdale, Pennsylvania, Spadaro spent the 2025-26 season with the Minot Minotauros of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), where he established himself as one of the league's top young defensemen. In 39 games, he recorded 11 points while demonstrating the ability to impact the game at both ends of the ice.
Spadaro is committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at UMass Amherst in the Hockey East. Originally selected by the RoughRiders in the 2024 USHL Phase I Draft, Spadaro developed with the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program for two seasons before making the jump to junior hockey.
Heading to Cedar Rapids is a 2027 Phase II third-round draft pick originally owned by the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Lumberjacks acquired the selection in February as part of the trade that sent Jake Stuart to Sioux Falls.
Welcome to Muskegon, Anthony!
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About the Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The club's goal is to create an environment where student-athletes develop into successful young men, both on and off the ice. This includes playing the game the right way while maintaining academic excellence in the classroom and staying actively involved in the West Michigan community. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and top-notch family entertainment while serving as positive role models for the youth and local community.
