Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey
| Minnesota State Mavericks | |
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| University | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Conference | WCHA |
| Head coach | Mike Hastings |
| 1st year, 24–12–3 | |
| Arena | Verizon Wireless Center Capacity: 5,280 |
| Location | Mankato, Minnesota |
| Colors | Purple and Gold and Black
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| NCAA Tournament Champions | |
| 1980 (DII) | |
| NCAA Tournament Appearances | |
| 1978 (DII), 1979 (DII), 1980 (DII), 1981 (DII), 1982 (DII), 1983 (DII), 1985 (DIII), 1986 (DIII), 1990 (DIII), 1991 (DIII), 1992 (DIII), 2003, 2013 | |
| Conference Tournament Champions | |
| none | |
| Conference Regular Season Champions | |
| 1986 (NCHA), 1987 (NCHA), 1991 (NCHA) | |
| Current uniform | |
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The Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team is a NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Mavericks compete in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).[1] Their home arena is the Verizon Wireless Center located in downtown Mankato, Minnesota.[2]
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History [edit]
The Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team commenced play as a varsity sport in 1969-70.[3] They competed independent of a conference affiliation at the NCAA Division II level from 1969-70 to 1983-84.[3] From 1984-85 to 1991-92, the Mavericks competed at the NCAA Division III level, before returning to the NCAA Division II ranks from 1992-93 to 1995-96.[3] Starting with the 1996-97 season, the Mavericks began competition at the NCAA Division I level. The Mavericks were granted acceptance to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) in 1999-00, and have remained with the conference to the present.[3]
The program saw great success at the Division II level during the 1970s and 1980s.[3] The Mavericks finished as the NCAA Division II national runner-up in 1979, after being defeated by the University of Massachusetts Lowell 6-4 in the final.[4] The Mavericks were awarded the 1980 NCAA Division II National Championship over Elmira College 5-2 in the championship game.[4] In 1991, while competing at the NCAA Division III level, the Mavericks finished as national runner-up following a loss versus the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point 6-2.[4]
They are one of five Minnesota-based universities that compete in the WCHA, the others being Minnesota, Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State, and Bemidji State. After a major hockey conference realignment in 2013, only Minnesota State and Bemidji State will remain in the WCHA. Minnesota will join the new men's hockey league of its all-sports conference, the Big Ten, and Minnesota–Duluth and St. Cloud State will become charter members of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference.
Coaches [edit]
As of completion of 2010–11 season[3]
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–present | Mike Hastings | 1 | 24–14–3 | .632 |
| 2000–12 | Troy Jutting | 11 | 172–200–53 | .467 |
| 1983–84 | Brad Reeves | 1 | 16–14–0 | .533 |
| 1969–1983 1984–2000 |
Don Brose | 30 | 536–335–79 | .606 |
| Totals | 4 coaches | 43 seasons | 748–561–135 | .571 |
Players [edit]
Current roster [edit]
As of February 3, 2012.[5]
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| # | St/Pr/Co | Player | Year | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
| 1 |  |
Austin Lee | Senior | Bloomington, Minnesota | Fargo-Moorhead (NAHL) | None |
| 30 |  |
Phil Cook | Junior | Wheaton, Illinois | Fairbanks (NAHL) | None |
| 31 |  |
Evan Karambelas | Freshman | Fort St. John, British Columbia | Topeka (NAHL) | None |
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| # | St/Pr/Co | Player | Year | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
| 2 |  |
Josh Nelson | Sophomore | Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin | Fairbanks (NAHL) | None |
| 3 | |
Cameron Cooper | Senior | Lakeville, Minnesota | Tri-City (USHL) | None |
| 7 | |
Zach Palmquist | Freshman | South St. Paul, Minnesota | Waterloo (USHL) | None |
| 10 |  |
Mat Knoll | Freshman | Edmonton, Alberta | Spruce Grove (AJHL) | None |
| 13 |  |
Danny Heath | Sophomore | Glendale, Arizona | Des Moines (USHL) | None |
| 16 | |
Tyler Elbrecht | Junior | Edwardsville, Illinois | St. Louis (NAHL) | None |
| 17 | |
Evan Mosey | Junior | Downers Grove, Illinois | Wenatchee (NAHL) | None |
| 27 | |
Brett Stern | Freshman | Lino Lakes, Minnesota | Green Bay (USHL) | None |
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| # | St/Pr/Co | Player | Year | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
| 8 | |
Max Gaede | Freshman | Woodbury, Minnesota | Sioux City (USHL) | SJS, 88th overall 2010 |
| 9 | |
Mike Louwerse | Senior | Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Blake (USHS–MN) | None |
| 11 | |
Corey Leivermann | Sophomore | Mankato, Minnesota | Fargo (USHL) | None |
| 12 |  |
Jean-Paul Lafontaine | Freshman | Oxford, Michigan | Green Bay (USHL) | None |
| 14 | |
Justin Jokinen | Senior | Carlton, Minnesota | Cloquet (USHS–MN) | BUF, 101st overall 2008 |
| 15 |  |
J.P. Burkemper | Sophomore | St. Louis, Missouri | Fargo (USHL) | None |
| 18 |  |
Matt Leitner | Freshman | Los Alamitos, California | Fargo (USHL) | None |
| 19 | |
Zach Lehrke | Sophomore | Park Rapids, Minnesota | Cedar Rapids (USHL) | None |
| 20 | |
Charlie Thauwald | Freshman | Rochester, Minnesota | Fairbanks (NAHL) | None |
| 21 |  |
Chase Grant | Sophomore | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Fargo (USHL) | None |
| 22 |  |
Johnny McInnis | Sophomore | Boston, Massachusetts | Okotoks (AJHL) | None |
| 23 | |
Michael Dorr | Senior | Roseville, Minnesota | Minnesota (WCHA) | None |
| 24 | |
Adam Mueller | Senior | Roseville, Minnesota | Roseville (USHS–MN) | None |
| 25 | |
Eriah Hayes | Junior | La Crescent, Minnesota | Waterloo (USHL) | None |
| 26 | |
Joe Schiller | Senior | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Green Bay (USHL) | None |
| 29 |  |
Eli Zuck | Junior | Anchorage, Alaska | Tri-City (USHL) | None |
Notable alumni [edit]
Over 70 former Mavericks have gone on to play professional hockey, including in the National Hockey League (NHL) and other major professional leagues internationally:[6]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Augustoviz, Roman (March 13, 2008). "Series against U is big for Mavericks - and for Mankato". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
- ^ "Verizon Wireless Center Facilities". Verizon Wireless Center. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "Minnesota State Men's Hockey Team History". U.S. College Hockey Online. 1996-2010. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ a b c "History". Minnesota State University. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "2011-12 Minnesota State Men's Hockey Roster". Minnesota State University, Mankato. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Alumni Report". Internet Hockey Database. 2008. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
