Fisher Scott just wrapped up his second full USHL season with the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

And next season, the Carbondale native will head to NCAA Division I Colorado College an NHL prospect after being taken by the Detroit Red Wings in the seventh round (208th overall) in last month’s NHL Draft, held at Sphere in Las Vegas.

“Of course, I knew I had a shot to be drafted, but I didn’t think I was a lock by any means,” said Scott. “I knew I had a really good year and had talked to a few teams, so I knew there was a chance. Glad it worked out.

“I was driving in California with my mom and my roommate from Dubuque called me right away and told me. It was special.”

Last season with Dubuque, Scott posted eight goals and 25 assists for 33 points in 61 games.

The first week in July, Scott headed to Motown for the Red Wings’ annual development camp

“Camp was awesome,” Scott said. “The city was beautiful, the facilities were amazing, and the coaches and guys there were awesome. It was great hockey and a lot of fun to be a part of. I had a blast.”

Now ready to head to Colorado College for his freshman season in 2024-25, Scott feels the Tigers can help him improve his game even more to be pro hockey-ready when the time comes to make the next jump.

“I think getting drafted motivates me even more because it shows that people think I have a real shot of making it, so I just need to stick with it and keep working hard,” said Scott. “I can’t wait to get to CC and get in with the program. Should be a really good team and I expect to have a great year and contribute in any way I can. Should be a ton of fun to be a part of.

“Confidence is high, definitely. The draft helps with that, but that confidence also just comes from the work that has been put in over the years and I know I have all the capabilities that I need. Obviously, a long way to go and I need to get better, but I am confident in where I am at right now and I’ll definitely carry that into school.”

In Colorado, Scott skated for the Aspen Leafs, Krivo School of Hockey Elite, and Colorado Thunderbirds.

Also in Vegas, former Krivo and Thunderbirds alum Tij Iginla was selected fifth overall by the Utah Hockey Club. Iginla, the son of former Colorado Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla, played the 2023-24 season for the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets and has already signed his entry-level contract with the former Arizona Coyotes. 

— Matt Mackinder

Photo/Dubuque Fighting Saints

(July 14, 2024)