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
UniversityMinot State University
ConferenceACHA DI Independent
Head coachWade Regier[1]
5th[2] season
ArenaMaysa Arena
Capacity: 1,500
LocationMinot, North Dakota
ColorsGreen 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]

AWARDS

The Beavers had three ACHA All-Americans, Logan Herauf 3rd team, Nigel Dube 2nd team and Wyatt Waselenchuk 1st team. [12] Goalie Wyatt Waselenchuk was named 2013 ACHA Player-of-the-Year. [13] Head Coach Wade Regier was also named Coach-of-the-Year. [14]

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
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2013-03-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/572593.html
  3. Minot State University Athletics Graphic Standards (PDF). June 27, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  4. Danny Urban Elite Prospects profile
  5. Minot Beavers coaching staff Archived 2007-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
  6. Wade Regier MSU Beavers profile
  7. http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/564754/Sports-Briefs.html
  8. http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/573637/National-Spotlight--Beavers-head-to-Chicago-seeking-program-s-first-title.html?nav=5016
  9. Bronchos end season with loss to Beavers
  10. ACHA National Championship results
  11. http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/573817/MSU-hockey-team-wins-ACHA-title.html?nav=5016
  12. http://achahockey.org/news.php?news_id=750017&league_id=1059&lang=
  13. http://achahockey.org/news.php?news_id=750463&league_id=1059&lang=
  14. http://achahockey.org/news.php?news_id=737102&league_id=1059&lang=
  15. "2012-13 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Minot State University. Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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