Minot State Beavers men's ice hockey
The Minot State 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 coach Wyatt Waselenchuk.[4][5][6]
| Minot State Beavers men's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
| University | Minot State University |
| Conference | ACHA DI Independent |
| Head coach | Wade Regier[1] 5th[2] season |
| Arena | Maysa Arena Capacity: 1,500 |
| Location | Minot, North Dakota |
| Colors | Green and Red[3] |
| ACHA Tournament championships | |
| 2013, 2019 | |
| ACHA Tournament appearances | |
| 2000, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | |
Seasons
2012-2013
Freshmen Cody Hall, Brett Nespor, Bob Pond, Dallas Drysdale, Brody Haygarth, Ryan Curzon 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.[7]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.[8] 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.[9] The Beavers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 5-4 in overtime in the quarter-finals on March 3, 2013.[10] 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.[11]
Players
Current roster
As of March 3, 2013.[15]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  |
Mitch Peeke | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Semans, Saskatchewan | Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) | — | |
| 3 |  |
Dallas Drysdale | Freshman | D | 6' 5" (1.96 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dauphin, Manitoba | OCN Blizzard (MJHL) | — | |
| 4 | |
Nigel Dube | Senior | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Lampman, Saskatchewan | Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) | — | |
| 5 |  |
Kyle Stephens | Junior | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Crosby, North Dakota | El Paso Rhinos (WSHL) | — | |
| 6 | |
Jordan Kippen | Senior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Bottineau, North Dakota | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 8 |  |
Donald Iverson | Senior | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Black River Falls, Wisconsin | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 9 | |
Brody Haygarth | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Alameda, Saskatchewan | Oxbow Huskies (Big 6) | — | |
| 11 |  |
Jared McIntosh | Junior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Fairfield, California | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 12 |  |
Sam Benson | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Philadelphia Junior Flyers (AJHL) | — | |
| 14 | |
Brett Fiddler | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Minot, North Dakota | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 15 | |
Jordan Willert | Senior | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 250 lb (113 kg) | Minot, North Dakota | Omaha Mavericks (WCHA) | — | |
| 16 | |
Eric Herbel | Senior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Bottineau, North Dakota | Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) | — | |
| 17 |  |
Rikard Lundin | Sophomore | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Stockholm, Sweden | Williston State Tetons (NJCAA) | — | |
| 18 | |
Garret Ferguson | Senior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Vibank, Saskatchewan | Pilot Butte Storm (SJCHL) | — | |
| 19 | |
Daniel Lamb | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Yorkton, Saskatchewan | Nipawin Hawks (SJHL) | — | |
| 20 | |
Cody Hall | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Assiniboia, Saskatchewan | Southern Rebels (PJHL) | — | |
| 21 | |
Brett Nespor | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Stonewall, Manitoba | Stonewall Jets (MMJHL) | — | |
| 23 | |
Michael Jordan | Sophomore | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Raymore, Saskatchewan | Melville Millionaires (SJHL) | — | |
| 26 | |
Ryan Curzon | Freshman | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | Estevan, Saskatchewan | Estevan Bruins (SJHL) | — | |
| 27 | |
Brad Olynyk | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Winnipeg Saints (MJHL) | — | |
| 29 | |
Riley Hengen | Sophomore | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Estevan, Saskatchewan | Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) | — | |
| 37 |  |
Wyatt Waselenchuk | Junior | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Port Moody, British Columbia | Langley Chiefs (BCHL) | — | |
| 39 | |
Cam McGeough | Junior | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Regina, Saskatchewan | Dauphin Kings (MJHL) | — | |
| 63 | |
Logan Herauf | Sophomore | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Regina, Saskatchewan | La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) | — | |
| 74 | |
William Kinsman | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Winnipeg, Manitoba | DCB Lumberjacks (NJCAA) | — | |
| 86 | |
Bob Pond | Freshman | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Penticton, British Columbia | Melville Millionaires (SJHL) | — | |
| 94 | |
Josh Rutherford | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Stonewall, Manitoba | Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) | — |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2013-03-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/572593.html
- Minot State University Athletics Graphic Standards (PDF). June 27, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- Danny Urban Elite Prospects profile
- Minot Beavers coaching staff Archived 2007-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
- 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. Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. Retrieved March 3, 2013.