Saints Make Roster Moves; Call Up Defenseman

According to a press release from the organization, the Dubuque Fighting Saints have called up affiliate defenseman Julian Brown to the active roster for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

“The guys have been great. It's obviously a faster pace, so I feel like I'm getter better each day with that. I'm just having a great time out here. It's been a lot of fun.”

-Julian Brown, New Saints Defenseman

Brown was originally selected #42 overall by the Fighting Saints in the third round of the 2022 Phase I USHL Draft. He played this weekend in the NCDC with the Boston Jr. Bruins. In 42 games with the Jr. Bruins, Brown has recorded a goal and seven assists with 42 penalty minutes. He has been practicing with Dubuque since his season with Boston ended.

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Brown is a native of Montclair, New Jersey and will be 17 on April 10th. He stands at 6’3, weighs 214 pounds, and shoots left-handed. He is currently featured on the Elite Hockey Prospects website here. He has also represented the United States in several tournaments at levels S15, S16, and Prep.

Tune in April 6th, 7th, and 8th as the Saints take on the Muskegon Lumberjacks at home, followed by split away-home games against the Madison Capitols. This Thursday's match-up against the Lumberjacks will be a celebrated Thirst-day Thursday sponsored by Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar! On Saturday, after our away game, the Madison Capitols return to Dubuque for Bernie's Doggy Dash sponsored by Theisen's Home, Farm, and Auto.

Additionally, the game that was set for Friday, March 31st; postponed due to forecasted inclement severe weather, will now be made up on Tuesday, April 11th with puck drop slated for 7:05pm. Don't forget about the coaches show tonight (4/4) live from Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar, starting at 6pm.