Former CCHA players on NHL opening day rosters: Myles O'Connor (Michigan) Anaheim Bryan Smolinski (Michigan State) Boston Cam Stewart (Michigan) Boston Mark Astley (Lake Superior) Buffalo Craig Simpson (Michigan State) Buffalo Kevin Dahl (Bowling Green) Calgary Chris Dahlquist (Lake Superior) Calgary Jason Muzzatti (Michigan State) Calgary Joe Murphy (Michigan State) Chicago Neil Wilkinson (Michigan State) Chicago Aaron Ward (Michigan) Detroit Doug Weight (Lake Superior) Edmonton Dan Keczmer (Lake Superior) Hartford Rob Blake (Bowling Green) Los Angeles Mike Donnelly (Michigan State) Los Angeles Marc Potvin (Bowling Green) Los Angeles Glen Healy (Western Michigan) New York Rangers Joby Messier (Michigan State) New York Rangers Darrin Madeley (Lake Superior) Ottawa Rod Brind'Amour (Michigan State) Philadelphia Jim Cummins (Michigan State) Philadelphia Garry Galley (Bowling Green) Philadelphia David Karpa (Ferris State) Quebec Denny Felsner (Michigan) St Louis Kevin Miller (Michigan State) St Louis Tom Tilley (Michigan State) St Louis Shawn Cronin (Illinois-Chicago) San Jose Kip Miller (Michigan State) San Jose Jeff Norton (Michigan) San Jose Danton Cole (Michigan State) Tampa Bay Mike Eastwood (Western Michigan) Toronto Dave Ellett (Bowling Green) Toronto Mike Krushelnyski (St Louis) Toronto Jamie Macoun (Ohio State) Toronto Keith Jones (Western Michigan) Washington Kelly Miller (Michigan State) Washington Dave Poulin (Notre Dame) Washington Jason Woolley (Michigan State) Washington Nelson Emerson (Bowling Green) Winnipeg Bob Essensa (Michigan State) Winnipeg Paul Ysebaert (Bowling Green) Winnipeg Krushelnyski was enrolled at St Louis (when they were in the CCHA), but left school for Junior A before appearing in a game. John H U Mich