Minot State Beavers men's ice hockey
| Minot State University Beavers Men's Ice Hockey | |
|---|---|
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| University | Minot State University |
| Conference | ACHA DI Independent |
| Head coach | Wade Regier[1] |
| 5th[2] year, –– | |
| Arena | Maysa Arena Capacity: 1,500 |
| Location | Minot, North Dakota |
| Colors | Red and Black and White
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| ACHA Tournament Champions | |
| 2013 | |
| ACHA Tournament Appearances | |
| 2000, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | |
The Minot State University Beavers Men's Ice Hockey is a college ice hockey program that represents Minot State University. The team competes in the ACHA Division I level as an independent team. The team hosted the ACHA national tournament at All Seasons Arena in 2000. Prior to 1984, the team was part of the NAIA, before the NAIA dropped ice hockey as part of their program. The team's head coach is Wade Regier, a former Beavers player and the assistant coaches are Tim Kirby and former Beaver player, Jordan Willert.[3][4][5]
Seasons
2012-2013
Freshmen Cody Hall, Brett Nespor, Bob Pond, Dallas Drysdale, Brody Haygarth and Sam Benson joined the team in 2012. Transfers William Kinsman and Jordan Willert also joined the team in 2012. Defenseman, Kyle Stephens, returned to the team in 2012, after playing a year with the El Paso Rhinos.[6]The Beavers entered the ACHA D1 Tournament at Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois in 2013. It was the team's fourth consecutive year in a row in the tournament.[7] The Beavers, seated third in the tournament, finished 26-4 on the year and have the fewest losses of tournament participants. The Beavers earned a first round bye. The Beavers defeated the Central Oklahoma Bronchos 5-0 is the second round on March 2, 2013.[8] The Beavers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 5-4 in overtime in the quarter-finals on March 3, 2013.[9] The Beavers defeated the Ohio Bobcats 5-1 on March 5 to advance to the ACHA National Championship. The Beavers won the ACHA National Championship against Lindenwood Lions 9-5 on March 6.[10]
AWARDS
The Beavers had three ACHA All-Americans, Logan Herauf 3rd team, Nigel Dube 2nd team and Wyatt Waselenchuk 1st team. [11] Goalie Wyatt Waselenchuk was named 2013 ACHA Player-of-the-Year. [12] Head Coach Wade Regier was also named Coach-of-the-Year. [13]
Players
Current roster
As of March 3, 2013.[14]
| # | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  |
Peeke, MitchMitch Peeke | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Semans, Saskatchewan | Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) | — | |
| 3 |  |
Drysdale, DallasDallas Drysdale | Freshman | D | 6' 5" (1.96 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dauphin, Manitoba | OCN Blizzard (MJHL) | — | |
| 4 | |
Dube, NigelNigel Dube | Senior | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Lampman, Saskatchewan | Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) | — | |
| 5 |  |
Stephens, KyleKyle Stephens | Junior | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Crosby, North Dakota | El Paso Rhinos (WSHL) | — | |
| 6 | |
Kippen, JordanJordan Kippen | Senior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Bottineau, North Dakota | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 8 |  |
Iverson, DonaldDonald Iverson | Senior | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Black River Falls, Wisconsin | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 9 | |
Haygarth, BrodyBrody Haygarth | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Alameda, Saskatchewan | Oxbow Huskies (Big 6) | — | |
| 11 |  |
McIntosh, JaredJared McIntosh | Junior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Fairfield, California | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 12 |  |
Benson, SamSam Benson | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Philadelphia Junior Flyers (AJHL) | — | |
| 14 | |
Fiddler, BrettBrett Fiddler | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Minot, North Dakota | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 15 | |
Willert, JordanJordan Willert | Senior | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 250 lb (113 kg) | Minot, North Dakota | Omaha Mavericks (WCHA) | — | |
| 16 | |
Herbel, EricEric Herbel | Senior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Bottineau, North Dakota | Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) | — | |
| 17 |  |
Lundin, RikardRikard Lundin | Sophomore | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Stockholm, Sweden | Williston State Tetons (NJCAA) | — | |
| 18 | |
Ferguson, GarretGarret Ferguson | Senior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Vibank, Saskatchewan | Pilot Butte Storm (SJCHL) | — | |
| 19 | |
Lamb, DanielDaniel Lamb | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Yorkton, Saskatchewan | Nipawin Hawks (SJHL) | — | |
| 20 | |
Hall, CodyCody Hall | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Assiniboia, Saskatchewan | Southern Rebels (PJHL) | — | |
| 21 | |
Nespor, BrettBrett Nespor | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Stonewall, Manitoba | Stonewall Jets (MMJHL) | — | |
| 23 | |
Jordan, MichaelMichael Jordan | Sophomore | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Raymore, Saskatchewan | Melville Millionaires (SJHL) | — | |
| 26 | |
Curzon, RyanRyan Curzon | Freshman | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | Estevan, Saskatchewan | Estevan Bruins (SJHL) | — | |
| 27 | |
Olynyk, BradBrad Olynyk | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Winnipeg Saints (MJHL) | — | |
| 29 | |
Hengen, RileyRiley Hengen | Sophomore | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Estevan, Saskatchewan | Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) | — | |
| 37 |  |
Waselenchuk, WyattWyatt Waselenchuk | Junior | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Port Moody, British Columbia | Langley Chiefs (BCHL) | — | |
| 39 | |
McGeough, CamCam McGeough | Junior | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Regina, Saskatchewan | Dauphin Kings (MJHL) | — | |
| 63 | |
Herauf, LoganLogan Herauf | Sophomore | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Regina, Saskatchewan | La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) | — | |
| 74 | |
Kinsman, WilliamWilliam Kinsman | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Winnipeg, Manitoba | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 86 | |
Pond, BobBob Pond | Freshman | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Penticton, British Columbia | Melville Millionaires (SJHL) | — | |
| 94 | |
Rutherford, JoshJosh Rutherford | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Stonewall, Manitoba | Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) | — |
References
- ↑ http://www.minotstateu.edu/hockey/roster.htm
- ↑ http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/572593.html
- ↑ Danny Urban Elite Prospects profile
- ↑ Minot Beavers coaching staff
- ↑ Wade Regier MSU Beavers profile
- ↑ http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/564754/Sports-Briefs.html
- ↑ http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/573637/National-Spotlight--Beavers-head-to-Chicago-seeking-program-s-first-title.html?nav=5016
- ↑ Bronchos end season with loss to Beavers
- ↑ ACHA National Championship results
- ↑ http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/573817/MSU-hockey-team-wins-ACHA-title.html?nav=5016
- ↑ http://achahockey.org/news.php?news_id=750017&league_id=1059&lang=
- ↑ http://achahockey.org/news.php?news_id=750463&league_id=1059&lang=
- ↑ http://achahockey.org/news.php?news_id=737102&league_id=1059&lang=
- ↑ "2012-13 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Minot State University. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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