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Dedham's McCarthy Taken in United States Hockey League Draft

A defenseman out of St. Sebastian's, Jake McCarthy was drafted by the Muskegon Lumberjacks.

Dedham's Jake McCarthy was selected by the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League.

He was taken as their lone pick in the fourth round, 53rd overall. Last year, McCarthy appeared in 25 games for St. Sebastian's. 

The United States Hockey League is a Tier 1 junior team and has 222 players in the NHL.

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The Lumberjacks lost in the Clark Cup Playoffs to the Dubuque Fighting Saints, who are playing the Fargo Force for the championships.


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