The USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints have added Sam Graham to their coaching staff as an assistant coach. 

Graham brings a wealth of experience, especially in player development. Most recently, Graham served for two seasons on the coaching staff of the NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines. 

“We are thrilled to add Sam to our coaching staff,” said Fighting Saints general manager Trevor Edwards. “He will be instrumental in the execution of development plans for our players.”

“I am grateful to Trevor Edwards for the opportunity to join Evan Dixon and Jacob Semik on the Fighting Saints staff,” Graham added. “It’s a privilege to be part of such a respected organization, and I’m excited to help the team build on its tradition of success.”

In Anchorage, Graham was quickly promoted to associate coach after just one year as an assistant coach. Graham’s role with the Wolverines included managing the defense and penalty kill units.

Prior to his time in Anchorage, the Los Angeles native excelled in multiple developmental roles as a head coach with Western Selects, the L.A. Jr. Kings and Mira Costa High School. He has also spent nearly 10 years as a head skills instructor at the Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo.

“He’s been training a lot of the top players in Southern California for a long time and over the past two years has added to his coaching resume experience in Anchorage,” Edwards said. He’s well known for his genuine, high character and hard-working approach which have left a lot of positive impressions on everyone that has worked with him.”

Photo/Anchorage Wolverines

— Dubuque Fighting Saints Staff

(August 27, 2025)