Muskegon Lumberjacks

The 2025-26 season is the third in which Danny will play for the Muskegon Lumberjacks, originally making his USHL debut as an affiliate player on March 8, 2024, against the Youngstown Phantoms.

Born and raised in Minnetrista, MN, Klaers played Minnesota High School Hockey for Minnetonka High, where he recorded 32 points in 59 games on the Skippers' blue line.

Son of John and Amy Klaers, Danny has a brother, Cooper, and a sister, Ella.

Danny is committed to play NCAA Division I College Hockey in the BIG10 at Notre Dame.

Fun Facts:

• Weirdest pregame routine:

  • No eating 5 hours before puck drop

• Favorite hockey memory:

  • Winning the 2025 Clark Cup Championship

• Stephen’s role model is…

  • His father

• If he wasn’t playing hockey, Danny would be…

  • A pro golfer