Vadim Kiryakov was drafted by the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL 303rd overall in the 20th round. 

Kiryakov started the season with the Blades, accumulating 10 goals and 7 assists in 11 games. He was then called up to the Lone Star Brahmas of the NAHL where he scored 3 goals and 1 assist in 17 games. 

Vadim is the first Blades player to be drafted in the USHL. He was also the only player to play Tier III hockey this year to be drafted in the USHL as well.