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Minnetonka Today
By the People, for the People
Ashton Schultz Traded to Sioux City Musketeers
Pursuing a Clark Cup Championship
Feb. 28, 2026 at 8:44am
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Ashton Schultz, a forward drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2025, has joined the Sioux City Musketeers after a trade from the Chicago Steel on February 12. Schultz, who previously won a Minnesota state championship with former teammates Gavin and Luke Garry, was greeted by his entire new team upon arriving in Sioux City.
Why it matters
As teams in the Western Conference jockey for playoff position, the Musketeers' acquisition of Schultz suggests a commitment to competing for a Clark Cup championship in the current season.
The details
Schultz reportedly requested a trade approximately one month before the deal was finalized. The Musketeers acquired Schultz in exchange for forward Dallas Vieau and four draft picks. Schultz has already made an immediate impact, accumulating five points in four games as a first-line right winger, a change from his usual center position.
- Schultz was traded from the Chicago Steel to the Sioux City Musketeers on February 12, 2026.
- Schultz debuted with the Musketeers two days after the trade on February 14, 2026.
The players
Ashton Schultz
A forward drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2025 who was previously traded from the Sioux Falls Stampede to the Chicago Steel early in the 2024-25 USHL season.
Sioux City Musketeers
A USHL team that acquired Ashton Schultz in a trade with the Chicago Steel, suggesting a commitment to competing for a Clark Cup championship in the current season.
Chicago Steel
The USHL team that traded Ashton Schultz to the Sioux City Musketeers.
Gavin Garry
A former teammate of Ashton Schultz who now plays for the Sioux City Musketeers, with whom Schultz won a Minnesota state championship in 2023.
Luke Garry
A former teammate of Ashton Schultz who now plays for the Sioux City Musketeers, with whom Schultz won a Minnesota state championship in 2023.
What’s next
As teams jockey for position in the Western Conference, it remains to be seen if Schultz's addition will be enough to propel the Musketeers to a Clark Cup championship.
The takeaway
Schultz's trade to the Musketeers highlights the strategic maneuvering of USHL teams as they aim to bolster their rosters for a championship push. The Musketeers' willingness to acquire Schultz and his prior championship pedigree suggests they are firmly focused on competing for a title this season.
