40% of the Westminster hockey team does not go to school at Westminster. There were not enough players at Westminster to have a hockey team this season. Midstates, the organization that oversees Missouri high school hockey, allows kids from schools that do not have hockey teams or schools that have too many players for their team to join a pool. School’s with teams that need more players can pick people out of the pool so that they can have a large enough team.

Seth Kastner #13

Seth is a Freshman forward that goes to Lutheran High School. He is a hardworking player that is always playing his heart out. Seth scored his first varsity goal in the teams only win against Ladue earlier this season. 

London Jett #15

London is a sophomore forward that goes to Total Package Hockey which is a hybrid school. He also plays hockey for the St. Louis Sting. London is a big contributor and leads the team in goals and points. He is a treat all over the ice with great hands and hockey IQ. 

“I love playing high school hockey for Westminster for many reasons. Everyone involved with the program from coaches to all of the players are amazing. One of my favorite things about high school hockey is the environment, and it’s amazing with this team. The students in the student section are always incredible and it makes for a great experience,” said Jett.

Braden West #24

Braden is a sophomore defenseman from Troy High School. He is a solid defenseman that does not back down from anyone. Braden is not a very big player but he plays like one. He is always willing to hit people, even the biggest guy on the ice.

Ben Keoshkerian #27

Ben is a sophomore defenseman that goes to Metro. Ben is a speedy addition to the Wildcat defense. Additionally, Ben plays club hockey for the Webster Rockets. He is another smaller defenseman that is fearless. Ben is willing to carry the puck through the middle of the ice to get into the offensive zone even if it means taking some big hits.

Aiden Albers #32

Aiden is a freshman goalie that goes to Troy High School. He is a solid goalie that also plays for the Chesterfield Falcon. Aiden played in the teams only win of the season so far and where he stopped 25 of the 28 shots on goal. 

Gavin Fee #71

Gavin is a sophomore forward that goes to Melville. Gavin is a strong forward with a hard shot. He has two goals on the season so far. Gavin is also a threat in the defensive zone where he is a heavy hitter.

Matthew Solomon #81

Matthew is a freshman forward that goes to Parkway Central. He is a speedy defenseman with a hard shot which is surprising for someone of his size. Matthew might not be a typical big defenseman, but he is an asset to the team all over the ice.

Jack Miller #94

Jack is a sophomore utility player who goes to Parkway Central. Jack is able to play all over the ice and fill whatever spot the team needs. Last season, Jack primarily played defense, but this season the team needed him to step up and play offense.

“They contribute a lot to our team and if we didn’t have them we wouldn’t have a team this season” Quote from Logan about pool players

These players make up a major part of the team, and without them, there wouldn’t even be a team. These eight players are also all underclassmen and due to the rules about pool players they will continue to play for Westminster for the rest of their high school careers. For the next two of three seasons these players will be the core of the team as they gain experience and knowledge of the game.