Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey
College ice hockey team
Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey University Minnesota State University Conference CCHA First season 1969–70 Head coach Luke Strand 2nd season, 18–15–4 (.541)Assistant coaches Arena Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Mankato, Minnesota Colors Purple and gold[ 1] DII: 1980 DI: 2022 DII: 1979 DIII: 1991 DI: 2021 , 2022 DII: 1978 , 1979 , 1980 , 1981 DIII: 1986 , 1990 , 1991 DI: 2003 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2018 , 2019 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 DII: 1978 , 1979 , 1980 , 1981 , 1982 , 1983 DIII: 1985 , 1986 , 1990 , 1991 , 1992 WRT:[ a] 1979 , 1980 WCHA: 2014 , 2015 , 2019 CCHA: 2022 , 2023 NCHA: 1981, 1986, 1987, 1991 WCHA: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 CCHA: 2022, 2023
The Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Minnesota State University, Mankato . The Mavericks compete in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA).[ 2] Their home arena is the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center located in downtown Mankato , Minnesota .[ 3]
History
The Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team commenced play as a varsity sport in 1969-70.[ 4] They competed independent of a conference affiliation at the NCAA Division II level from 1969-70 to 1983-84.[ 4] 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.[ 4] 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 remained with the conference until 2021.[ 4]
The program saw great success at the NCAA Division II level during the 1970s and 1980s.[ 4] 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.[ 5] The Mavericks were awarded the 1980 NCAA Division II National Championship over Elmira College 5-2 in the championship game.[ 5] 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. In 2013 and 2014, the Mavericks reached the NCAA Division I Tournament in consecutive seasons for the first time in program history. The program has seen sustained success in recent seasons, winning their conference tournament in three out of four tries from 2019 to 2023, and achieving the best record in their conference for six consecutive seasons from 2018 to 2023. In 2021, the Mavericks won their first NCAA Division I Tournament game in their first of two consecutive trips to the Frozen Four.
On March 29, 2017, the university announced that it was in negotiations to extend the contract of head coach Mike Hastings by 10 years (through the 2027-28 season), providing its coach with the longest contract term in all of Division I men's hockey.[ 6] In addition to the contract extension, the university said it would invest further resources into the program's recruiting and equipment budgets and work to cover full cost of attendance.
With the 2021–22 season, the Mavericks, and six other teams formerly in the WCHA, began play in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association , restarting the conference after an eight-year hiatus.
On March 30, 2023, head coach Mike Hastings left Mankato to coach Wisconsin . The Mavericks hired Luke Strand , former Ohio State assistant coach and Sioux City Musketeers head coach.
Minnesota State is one of six Minnesota -based universities that compete in NCAA Division I ice hockey, the others being Minnesota , Minnesota-Duluth , St. Cloud State , Bemidji State , and St. Thomas . Before a major hockey conference realignment in 2013, five of the six teams[ b] all competed in the WCHA . Additionally, these same five schools once competed annually for the North Star College Cup, hosted by the University of Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota .
Season-by-season results
Source:[ 7]
Coaches
As of April 15, 2024 [ 4]
Tenure
Coach
Years
Record
Pct.
1969–1983, 1984–2000
Don Brose
30
535–334–78
.606
1983–1984
Brad Reeves
1
16–14–0
.533
2000–2012
Troy Jutting
12
184–224–55
.457
2012–2023
Mike Hastings
11
299–109–25
.719
2023–present
Luke Strand
1
18–15–4
.541
Totals
5 coaches
55 seasons
1052–696–162
.593
Awards and Honors
NCAA Awards and Honors
Conference Awards and Honors
Individual Awards
Conference
Year
Recipient
Position
Player of the Year[ c]
NCHA
1983
Tom Kern
F
WCHA
2018
C.J. Suess
F
WCHA
2020
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2021
Dryden McKay
G
CCHA
2022
Dryden McKay
G
Coach of the Year
NCHA
1987
Don Brose
HC
WCHA
2000
Don Brose
HC
WCHA
2003
Troy Jutting
HC
WCHA
2008
Troy Jutting
HC
WCHA
2013
Mike Hastings
HC
WCHA
2015
Mike Hastings
HC
WCHA
2019
Mike Hastings
HC
WCHA
2021
Mike Hastings
HC
CCHA
2022
Mike Hastings
HC
Forward of the Year[ d]
WCHA
2020
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2021
Julian Napravnik
F
CCHA
2022
Nathan Smith
F
CCHA
2023
David Silye
F
Defenseman of the Year[ e]
WCHA
2016
Casey Nelson
D
WCHA
2017
Daniel Brickley
D
CCHA
2022
Jake Livingstone
D
CCHA
2023
Jake Livingstone
D
Goaltender of the Year
WCHA
2020
Dryden McKay
G
WCHA
2021
Dryden McKay
G
CCHA
2022
Dryden McKay
G
Rookie of the Year
WCHA
2013
Stephon Williams
G
WCHA
2017
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2018
Jake Jaremko
F
WCHA
2020
Lucas Sowder
F
WCHA
2021
Akito Hirose
D
Conference Tournament MVP
WCHA
2014
Cole Huggins
G
WCHA
2015
Brad McClure
F
Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year
WCHA
2005
Steven Johns
D
WCHA
2008
Joel Hanson
F
WCHA
2019
Max Coatta
F
WCHA
2020
Edwin Hookenson
D
All-Conference Teams
Conference
Year
Recipient
Position
First Team All-Conference
NCHA
1981-82
Jim Follmer
F
NCHA
1982-83
Pat Carroll
F
Tom Kern
F
NCHA
1983-84
John Anderson
D
NCHA
1984-85
Mark Gustafson
D
Pat Carroll
F
NCHA
1985-86
Ken Hilgert
G
Troy Jutting
F
NCHA
1986-87
Ken Hilgert
G
Scott Jenewein
D
NCHA
1987-88
Dan Horn
D
NCHA
1989-90
Terry Hughes
D
NCHA
1990-91
Glen Prodahl
G
NCHA
1991-92
Brian Langlot
G
Tim Potter
D
WCHA
2002-03
Shane Joseph
F
Grant Stevenson
F
WCHA
2012-13
Stephon Williams
G
WCHA
2013-14
Zach Palmquist
D
Matt Leitner
F
WCHA
2014-15
Zach Palmquist
D
Matt Leitner
F
WCHA
2015-16
Casey Nelson
D
Teodors Bļugers
F
WCHA
2016-17
Daniel Brickley
D
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2017-18
C.J. Suess
F
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2018-19
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2019-20
Dryden McKay
G
Connor Mackey
D
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2020-21
Dryden McKay
G
Julian Napravnik
F
CCHA
2021-22
Dryden McKay
G
Jake Livingstone
D
Nathan Smith
F
Julian Napravnik
F
CCHA
2022-23
Jake Livingstone
D
David Silye
F
Second Team All-Conference
NCHA
1981-82
John Anderson
D
Tom Kern
F
NCHA
1982-83
Mike Hill
D
WCHA
2005-06
David Backes
F
WCHA
2006-07
Travis Morin
F
WCHA
2013-14
Cole Huggins
G
Jean-Paul Lafontaine
F
WCHA
2014-15
Stephon Williams
G
Casey Nelson
D
Bryce Gervais
F
WCHA
2016-17
C.J. Franklin
F
WCHA
2017-18
Daniel Brickley
D
WCHA
2018-19
Dryden McKay
G
Parker Tuomie
F
WCHA
2019-20
Parker Tuomie
F
WCHA
2020-21
Nathan Smith
F
CCHA
2022-23
Akito Hirose
D
Third Team All-Conference
WCHA
1999-00
Aaron Fox
F
WCHA
2000-01
Ben Christopherson
D
WCHA
2003-04
Shane Joseph
F
WCHA
2004-05
David Backes
F
WCHA
2006-07
Steve Wagner
D
WCHA
2008-09
Kurt Davis
D
WCHA
2010-11
Kurt Davis
D
WCHA
2012-13
Matt Leitner
F
Eriah Hayes
F
WCHA
2013-14
Johnny McInnis
F
Zach Lehrke
F
WCHA
2015-16
Bryce Gervais
F
WCHA
2016-17
Brad McClure
D
WCHA
2017-18
Connor LaCouvee
G
Ian Scheid
D
Zeb Knutson
F
WCHA
2018-19
Connor Mackey
D
Ian Scheid
D
WCHA
2019-20
Ian Scheid
D
WCHA
2020-21
Akito Hirose
D
Riese Zmolek
D
Conference All-Rookie Team
WCHA
2003-04
David Backes
F
WCHA
2005-06
Dan Tormey
G
WCHA
2011-12
Jean-Paul Lafontaine
F
WCHA
2012-13
Stephon Williams
G
WCHA
2013-14
Cole Huggins
G
Sean Flanagan
D
WCHA
2014-15
C.J. Franklin
F
WCHA
2015-16
Daniel Brickley
D
Max Coatta
F
WCHA
2016-17
Ian Scheid
D
Marc Michaelis
F
WCHA
2017-18
Connor Mackey
D
Jake Jaremko
F
Reggie Lutz
F
WCHA
2018-19
Dryden McKay
G
Ashton Calder
F
Julian Napravnik
F
WCHA
2019-20
Lucas Sowder
F
Nathan Smith
F
WCHA
2020-21
Akito Hirose
D
Jake Livingstone
D
CCHA
2021-22
Bennett Zmolek
D
Statistical leaders
Source:[ 7]
Career points leaders
Career goaltending leaders
GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage ; GAA = Goals against average
Minimum 30 games
Statistics current through the start of the 2021-22 season.
Players
Current roster
As of August 24, 2024.[ 8]
No.
S/P/C
Player
Class
Pos
Height
Weight
DoB
Hometown
Previous team
NHL rights
4
Brett Moravec
Sophomore
F
5' 10" (1.78 m)
176 lb (80 kg)
2003-02-26
Airdrie, Alberta
Penticton Vees (BCHL )
—
5
Mason Wheeler
Junior
D
6' 1" (1.85 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
2001-09-29
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Tri-City Storm (USHL )
—
7
Luc Wilson
Junior
F
5' 8" (1.73 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2001-11-22
Duncan, British Columbia
Penticton Vees (BCHL )
—
8
Campbell Cichosz
Sophomore
D
6' 0" (1.83 m)
174 lb (79 kg)
2001-08-23
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL )
—
9
Luigi Benincasa
Sophomore
F
5' 9" (1.75 m)
159 lb (72 kg)
2002-10-07
Edmonton, Alberta
Ferris State (CCHA )
—
10
Evan Murr
Sophomore
D
5' 10" (1.78 m)
178 lb (81 kg)
2003-02-27
Stillwater, Minnesota
Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL )
—
11
Tyler Haskins
Junior
F
6' 1" (1.85 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2003-07-07
Rochester, Minnesota
Denver (NCHC )
—
12
Josh Groll
Graduate
F
5' 11" (1.8 m)
182 lb (83 kg)
2001-08-09
San Diego, California
Michigan (Big Ten )
—
13
Jordan Power
Sophomore
D
6' 1" (1.85 m)
187 lb (85 kg)
2001-07-31
Ottawa, Ontario
Lincoln Stars (USHL )
—
14
Kade Nielsen
Sophomore
F
5' 9" (1.75 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2002-08-06
Burnsville, Minnesota
Chippewa Steel (NAHL )
—
15
Adam Eisele
Junior
F
6' 1" (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
2001-07-11
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Penticton Vees (BCHL )
—
16
Jacob Bonkowski
Freshman
F
6' 1" (1.85 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2003-08-25
Richmond, British Columbia
Coquitlam Express (BCHL )
—
17
Luke Ashton
Freshman
D
6' 7" (2.01 m)
231 lb (105 kg)
2005-01-21
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Langley Rivermen (BCHL )
CBJ , 165th overall 2024
18
Jakob Stender
Sophomore
F
5' 11" (1.8 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2002-08-07
Alexandria, Minnesota
Fargo Force (USHL )
—
19
Will Hillman
Sophomore
F
6' 2" (1.88 m)
178 lb (81 kg)
2000-11-22
Blaine, Minnesota
Youngstown Phantoms (USHL )
—
21
Fin Williams
Sophomore
F
6' 1" (1.85 m)
186 lb (84 kg)
2003-04-21
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Notre Dame (Big Ten )
—
22
Steven Bellini
Senior
D
5' 11" (1.8 m)
171 lb (78 kg)
2000-05-23
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Tri-City Storm (USHL )
—
23
Cade Alami
Senior
F
6' 7" (2.01 m)
212 lb (96 kg)
2001-03-13
Bedford, New York
Arizona State (NCAA )
—
24
Zach Krajnik
Graduate
F
5' 11" (1.8 m)
174 lb (79 kg)
1999-05-13
Eagle River, Alaska
Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL )
—
25
Brenden Olson
Senior
F
6' 1" (1.85 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2000-10-18
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL )
—
26
Kaden Bohlsen
Senior (RS )
F
6' 3" (1.91 m)
192 lb (87 kg)
2001-01-10
Willmar, Minnesota
Fargo Force (USHL )
—
27
Sam Rice
Freshman
F
5' 8" (1.73 m)
163 lb (74 kg)
2003-12-31
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Madison Capitols (USHL )
—
28
Brian Carrabes
Junior
F
5' 10" (1.78 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2001-08-01
North Andover, Massachusetts
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL )
—
30
Eli Pulver
Freshman
G
6' 1" (1.85 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
2003-03-02
Vancouver, British Columbia
Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL )
—
31
Matthew Syverson
Sophomore
G
6' 4" (1.93 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2003-04-22
Apple Valley, Minnesota
Lindenwood (NCAA )
—
32
Andrew Miller
Senior
G
6' 0" (1.83 m)
177 lb (80 kg)
2000-02-10
Boulder, Colorado
Fargo Force (USHL )
—
33
Alex Tracy
Junior
G
6' 0" (1.83 m)
187 lb (85 kg)
2001-05-04
Chicago, Illinois
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL )
—
39
Ralfs Bergmanis
Junior
D
5' 10" (1.78 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
2002-03-13
Liepāja, Latvia
Vermont (HEA )
—
Olympians
This is a list of Minnesota State alumni were a part of an Olympic team .
As of July 1, 2024
Player
Position
Team(s)
Years
Games
Stanley Cups
David Backes
Right wing
STL , BOS , ANA
2006–2021
965
0
Teodors Bļugers
Center
PIT , VGK , VAN
2018–Present
336
1
Daniel Brickley
Defenseman
LAK
2017–2019
5
0
Ryan Carter
Left wing
ANA , CAR , FLA , NJD , MIN
2006–2016
473
1
Walker Duehr
Right wing
CGY
2021–Present
68
0
Eriah Hayes
Right wing
SJS
2013–2015
19
0
Akito Hirose
Defenseman
VAN
2022–Present
10
0
Tim Jackman
Right wing
CBJ , PHO , NYI , CGY , ANA
2003–2016
483
0
Jon Kalinski
Center
PHI
2008–2010
22
0
Jake Livingstone
Defenseman
NSH
2022–2023
5
0
Connor Mackey
Defenseman
CGY , ARI , NYR
2020–Present
39
0
Source:[ 10]
See also
References
^ In 1978-1981 and 1983, the NCAA held a Western Regional Tournament (also called Western Championship Tournament) for the Independent Division II teams to help determine qualification for the NCAA Tournament. The WRT functioned as the de facto conference tournament for Independent teams.
^ St. Thomas did not join Division I until 2021.
^ In the NCHA, this award is called the MVP Award.
^ In the WCHA, this award is called the Offensive Player of the Year.
^ In the WCHA, this award is called the Defensive Player of the Year.
^ "University Colors" . Retrieved May 19, 2016 .
^ Augustoviz, Roman (March 13, 2008). "Series against U is big for Mavericks - and for Mankato" . Star Tribune . Archived from the original on October 12, 2008. Retrieved December 29, 2010 .
^ "Verizon Wireless Center Facilities" . Verizon Center . Archived from the original on October 3, 2009. 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 "History" . Minnesota State University . Retrieved March 28, 2011 .
^ Frederick, Shane. "Hastings, Minnesota State working on a 10-Year Deal" . Mankato Free Press . Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 8 May 2018 .
^ a b "Minnesota State Mavericks men's Hockey 2018-19 Record Book" (PDF) . Minnesota State Mavericks. Retrieved April 12, 2018 .
^ "2024-25 Men's Hockey Roster" . Minnesota State Mavericks . Retrieved August 24, 2024 .
^ a b Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
^ "Alumni report for Minnesota State U - Mankato" . Hockey DB . Retrieved April 17, 2019 .
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