The following former Crusaders have gone on to Play/Coach in the NHL:

• Perry Berezan – Calagry Flames, Minnesota North Stars, San Jose Sharks (NCAA-University of North Dakota)
• Brad Berry – Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars (NCAA-University of North Dakota)
• Cory Clouston – Head Coach Ottawa Senators (CIS-University of Alberta)
• Mike Comrie – Oilers, Flyers, Coyotes, Islanders, Senators, Penguins. (NCAA- University of Michigan)
• Steve Dykstra – Sabres, Oilers, Penguins, Whalers
• Jim Ennis – Edmonton Oilers (NCAA-Boston University)
• Scott Ferguson – Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild (WHL-Kamloops Blazers)
• Ron Fischer – Buffalo Sabres (CIS-University of Calgary)
• Colin Forbes – Flyers, Lighting, Senators, Rangers, Capitals (WHL-Portland Winterhawks)
• Nick Holden – Columbus Blue Jackets (WHL-Chilliwack Bruins)
• Stu Kulak – Canucks, Oilers, Rangers, Nordiques, Jets (WHL-Victoria Cougars)
• Greg Pankewicz - Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames (WHL-Regina Pats)
• Paxton Schulte – Calgary Flames (NCAA- University of North Dakota & WHL-Spokane Chiefs)
• Garry Valk – Canucks, Ducks, Penguins, Leafs, Blackhawks (NCAA-University of North Dakota)
• Ed Ward – Nordiques, Flames, Thrashers, Ducks, Devils (NCAA-Northern Michigan University)