2023–24 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season

The 2023–24 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season is the 103rd season of play for the program and 6th in the CCHA. The Huskies represent Michigan Technological University in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, play their home games at MacInnes Student Ice Arena and are coached by Joe Shawhan in his seventh season.

2023–24 Michigan Tech Huskies
men's ice hockey season
ConferenceCCHA
Home iceMacInnes Student Ice Arena
Record
Overall0–3–2
Home0–3–1
Road0–0–1
Coaches and captains
Head coachJoe Shawhan
Assistant coachesTyler Shelast
Jordy Murray
Alec Broetzman
Jamie Phillips
Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey seasons
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Season

Due to a hazing incident, at Bowling Green, Austen Swankler left the program just before the start of the season. After entering the transfer portal, he announced that he had decided to join Michigan Tech.[1] Due to transfer rules, Swankler would not be able to play for the Huskies until the spring semester.

Departures

Player Position Nationality Cause
Tristan AshbrookForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Savannah Ghost Pirates)
Jake CrespiDefenseman United StatesGraduation (signed with Ferencvárosi TC)
Frank DovoranyDefenseman United StatesLeft program (retired)
Logan GanieForward CanadaGraduate transfer to Robert Morris
Topi HeiskanenDefenseman FinlandSigned professional contract (KalPa)
David JankowskiForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Wheeling Nailers)
Chris LipeDefenseman United StatesGraduation (signed with Iowa Heartlanders)
Nick NardellaForward United StatesSigned professional contract (Cincinnati Cyclones)
Ryan O'ConnellDefenseman CanadaGraduation (signed with Toulouse-Blagnac)
Parker SaretskyForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Fort Wayne Komets)
Brett ThorneDefenseman CanadaLeft Program

Recruiting

Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Henry BartleForward United States20Blaine, MN
Matthew CampbellDefenseman Canada21North Vancouver, BC; transfer from Quinnipiac
Lachlan GetzDefenseman United States21Northfield, IL; transfer from Boston University
Isaac GordonForward Canada19Landmark, MB
Max KoskipirttiForward Finland19Espoo, FIN
Patriks MarcinkēvičsForward Latvia22Riga, LAT; transfer from Long Island
Cameron MogerDefenseman Canada21Vernon, BC
Chase PietilaDefenseman United States19Howell, MI
Lauri RaimanForward Finland19Vantaa, FIN
Nick WilliamsDefenseman Finland21Edina, MN

Roster

As of September 18, 2023.[2]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
2 British Columbia Cameron Moger Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 177 lb (80 kg) 2002-04-22 Vernon, British Columbia Coquitlam (BCHL)
4 Minnesota Henry Bartle Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2003-06-03 Blaine, Minnesota Des Moines (USHL)
5 Australia Tyrone Bronte Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1999-05-07 Melbourne, Australia Alabama–Huntsville (WCHA)
6 Finland Lauri Raiman Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2004-01-27 Vantaa, Finland Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
7 Finland Kasper Vähärautio Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2002-10-02 Helsinki, Finland Jokerit U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
8 Tennessee Trevor Russell Junior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 2000-02-02 Old Hickory, Tennessee Aberdeen (NAHL)
9 Minnesota Kyle Kukkonen Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 172 lb (78 kg) 2002-11-13 Maple Grove, Minnesota Madison (USHL) ANA, 162nd overall 2021
10 Illinois Lachlan Getz Sophomore D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2002-02-01 Northfield, Illinois Boston University (HEA)
11 Ontario Ryland Mosley Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-02-15 Arnprior, Ontario Carleton Place (CCHL)
12 Alberta Kash Rasmussen Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2001-04-20 Cochrane, Alberta Bonnyville (AJHL)
13 Michigan Logan Pietila Graduate F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-01-27 Howell, Michigan Dubuque (USHL)
14 Finland Max Koskipirtti Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2004-08-16 Espoo, Finland Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
15 British Columbia Matthew Campbell Sophomore D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2003-03-04 North Vancouver, British Columbia Quinnipiac (ECAC)
16 Manitoba Isaac Gordon Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2004-01-29 Landmark, Manitoba Sioux Falls (USHL)
17 Michigan Chase Pietila Freshman D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 2004-03-03 Howell, Michigan Youngstown (USHL)
18 Michigan Alex Nordstrom Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2000-11-15 Atlantic Mine, Michigan Green Bay (USHL)
19 Minnesota Nick Williams Freshman D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 177 lb (80 kg) 2002-09-21 Edina, Minnesota Youngstown (USHL)
20 Sweden Arvid Caderoth Senior F 6' 5" (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2000-05-14 Gothenburg, Sweden Frölunda J20 (J20 SuperElit)
21 Wisconsin Blais Richartz Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-06-23 Menomonie, Wisconsin Lincoln (USHL)
22 Sweden Marcus Pedersen Junior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2001-05-25 Stockholm, Sweden Malmö J20 (J20 Nationell)
23 Minnesota Trevor Kukkonen Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2001-02-01 Maple Grove, Minnesota Minnesota Magicians (NAHL)
24 Florida Oliver Bezick Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-06-12 Delray Beach, Florida Amarillo (NAHL)
25 Michigan Jed Pietila Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-01-13 Howell, Michigan Austin (NAHL)
26 Michigan Evan Orr Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-01-09 Shelby Township, Michigan Northeast (NAHL)
27 Latvia Patriks Marcinkēvičs Sophomore F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 2001-05-06 Riga, Latvia Long Island (NCAA)
28 Minnesota Levi Stauber Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-01-16 Hermantown, Minnesota Danbury (NAHL)
29 Northwest Territories Jack Works Junior (RS) F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-05-23 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Denver (NCHC)
30 Finland Max Väyrynen Sophomore G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2002-06-18 Espoo, Finland Ässät U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
31 Michigan Blake Pietila Graduate G 5' 11" (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2000-01-27 Howell, Michigan Cedar Rapids (USHL)
35 Colorado Michael Morelli Sophomore G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 154 lb (70 kg) 2001-04-25 Arvada, Colorado Maryland (NAHL)
Pennsylvania Austen Swankler Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-08-21 North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Bowling Green (CCHA)

Standings

Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OTW OTL SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
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Bemidji State0000000000000000
Bowling Green0000000000000000
Ferris State0000000000000000
Lake Superior State0000000000000000
Michigan Tech0000000000000000
Minnesota State0000000000000000
Northern Michigan0000000000000000
St. Thomas0000000000000000
Championship: March 23, 2024
† indicates conference regular season champion (MacNaughton Cup)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Mason Cup)
^ Augustana is playing a transition schedule of 16 conference games
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll

Schedule and results

DateTimeOpponent#Rank#SiteTVDecisionResultAttendanceRecord
Regular Season
October 7 8:07 pm at #17 Minnesota Duluth* #10 AMSOIL ArenaDuluth, Minnesota (US Hockey Hall of Fame Game)  Pietila T 2–2 OT 6,017 0–0–1
October 13 7:07 pm Alaska* #9 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey Pietila L 1–4  3,454 0–1–1
October 14 6:07 pm Alaska* #9 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey Pietila T 2–2 OT 3,454 0–1–2
October 20 7:07 pm Wisconsin* #17 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey Pietila L 2–4  3,394 0–2–2
October 21 6:07 pm Wisconsin* #17 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey Pietila L 2–5  3,394 0–3–2
October 27 7:00 pm at St. Lawrence* Appleton ArenaCanton, New YorkESPN+       
October 28 7:00 pm at Clarkson* Cheel ArenaPotsdam, New YorkESPN+       
November 3 7:07 pm Augustana MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
November 4 6:07 pm Augustana MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
November 10 8:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, MinnesotaFloHockey       
November 11 7:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, MinnesotaFloHockey       
November 17 7:07 pm Ferris State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
November 18 6:07 pm Ferris State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
November 24 8:07 pm at Minnesota State Mayo Clinic Health System Event CenterMankato, MinnesotaFloHockey       
November 25 7:07 pm at Minnesota State Mayo Clinic Health System Event CenterMankato, MinnesotaFloHockey       
December 1 7:07 pm Bowling Green MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
December 2 6:07 pm Bowling Green MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
December 8 7:07 pm Northern Michigan MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Rivalry)FloHockey       
December 9 6:07 pm at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan (Rivalry)FloHockey       
Great Lakes Invitational
December 28 TBA vs. Alaska* Van Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Invitational Semifinal)        
December 29 TBD vs. Ferris State / Michigan State* Van Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Invitational)        
January 11 8:07 pm at St. Thomas St. Thomas Ice ArenaMendota Heights, MinnesotaFloHockey       
January 13 6:07 pm at St. Thomas St. Thomas Ice ArenaMendota Heights, MinnesotaFloHockey       
January 19 7:07 pm Bemidji State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
January 20 6:07 pm Bemidji State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
January 26 7:07 pm at Lake Superior State Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, MichiganFloHockey       
January 27 6:07 pm at Lake Superior State Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, MichiganFloHockey       
February 2 7:07 pm at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan (Rivalry)FloHockey       
February 3 6:07 pm Northern Michigan MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Rivalry)FloHockey       
February 9 7:07 pm Minnesota State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Winter Carnival)FloHockey       
February 10 5:07 pm Minnesota State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Winter Carnival)FloHockey       
February 23 7:07 pm at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, OhioFloHockey       
February 24 7:07 pm at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, OhioFloHockey       
March 1 7:07 pm St. Thomas MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
March 2 6:07 pm St. Thomas MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganFloHockey       
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
Source:[3]

Scoring statistics

Rankings

Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 (Final)
USCHO.com 10 9 17 NR
USA Today 11 10 17 NR

References

  1. "Forward Austen Swankler announces intent to transfer to Michigan Tech". The Rink Live. September 25, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  2. "2023-24 Hockey Roster". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  3. "2023-24 Hockey Schedule". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
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