Sioux Falls, SD — The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced Monday that Stampede defenseman Jake Prunty and forward Cooper Soller have been named to the 2025–26 USHL All-Rookie First Team. It marks the first time since the 2020–21 season that the club has had a player selected to the All-Rookie First Team.

Prunty appeared in 44 games this season with the Stampede, recording 37 points (4g, 33a) along with a plus-5 rating. His 33 assists were a USHL-best among rookie skaters, and his 0.84 points-per-game average ranked highest among all USHL rookie defensemen. A native of Lake Hopatcong, NJ, Prunty won gold with Team USA at the 2025 World Junior A Challenge. He is committed to the University of Massachusetts.

Soller tallied 49 points on 26 goals and 23 assists this season. He led all rookies in goals, including seven game-winning tallies, while playing in all 62 games. A 2024 Phase I third-round draft pick by Sioux Falls, Soller was recently ranked 140th among North American skaters eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings. He competed in the 2026 Chipotle All-American Game for top American prospects and is committed to Western Michigan.

The Stampede return to action this Friday for Game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Lincoln Stars. Puck drop is set for 7:05 PM at the Ice Box. Game 4 will be played Saturday night in Lincoln at 6:05 PM. If necessary, Game 5 will take place on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:05 PM at the PREMIER Center.