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 Wyatt Waselenchuk.

Minot State Beavers men's ice hockey
UniversityMinot State University
ConferenceACHA DI Independent
Head coachWyatt Waselenchuk[1]
1st season
ArenaMaysa Arena
Minot, North Dakota
ColorsGreen and red[2]
   
ACHA Tournament championships
2013, 2019
ACHA Tournament appearances
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] The Beavers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 5-4 in overtime in the quarter-finals on March 3, 2013.[6] 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.[7]

AWARDS

The Beavers had three ACHA All-Americans, Logan Herauf 3rd team, Nigel Dube 2nd team and Wyatt Waselenchuk 1st team.[8] Goalie Wyatt Waselenchuk was named 2013 ACHA Player-of-the-Year.[9] Head Coach Wade Regier was also named Coach-of-the-Year.[10]

Players

Current roster

As of September 30, 2021.[11]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
2 Minnesota Jake Bestul Junior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1998-03-19 Hibbing, Minnesota Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons (NCAA) —
4 Missouri Paul O'Connor (A) Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1996-02-13 St. Peters, Missouri Minot Minotauros (NAHL) —
6 Saskatchewan Eric Soar Junior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 2000 lb (907 kg) 1998-01-22 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) —
10 Saskatchewan Jared Hamm Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1999-11-29 Warman, Saskatchewan Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) —
11 Manitoba Justin Metcalf Senior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1997-06-11 Winnipeg, Manitoba Neepawa Natives (MJHL) —
17 British Columbia Josh Pederson Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 2000-01-04 White Rock, British Columbia Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) —
21 Saskatchewan Payton Jerome Freshman D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-06-02 Regina, Saskatchewan Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) —
24 Saskatchewan Austin Wieler Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-11-29 Laird, Saskatchewan Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) —
27 Saskatchewan Reid Arnold Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 173 lb (78 kg) 2000-10-21 Yorkton, Saskatchewan Humboldt Broncos (SJHL) —
28 Manitoba Landyn Cochrane (A) Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 1997-04-05 Russell, Manitoba Virden Oil Capitals (MJHL) —
31 North Dakota Tre Sortland Freshman G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2003-07-04 Minot, North Dakota Minot Magicians (NDHSAA) —
33 Manitoba Riley Wallace Sophomore G 5' 9" (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 2000-03-30 Oak Lake, Manitoba Virden Oil Capitals (MJHL) —
37 Alberta Jake Anthony Freshman G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1999-02-13 Grande Prairie, Alberta Dryden Ice Dogs (SIJHL) —
44 Saskatchewan Connor Navrot Senior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 203 lb (92 kg) 1997-04-20 Warman, Saskatchewan Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL) —
53 Manitoba Wayde Johannesson Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 1998-07-08 Arnes, Manitoba Selkirk Steelers (MJHL) —
61 Alaska Dalton Dosko Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-01-22 Kenai, Alaska La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) —
64 Manitoba Nick Doyle Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 171 lb (78 kg) 1999-05-04 Winnipeg, Manitoba Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL) —
68 Manitoba Jordan Robertson Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 1997-10-19 Brandon, Manitoba Revelstoke Grizzlies (KIJHL) —
74 Manitoba Brayden Pawluk Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 1999-06-23 Teulon, Manitoba Dauphin Kings (MJHL) —
76 Alberta Jagger Thiessen Junior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 1998-04-07 Okotoks, Alberta Okotoks Bisons (HJHL) —
78 Alberta Davis Sheldon (C) Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1997-09-09 Nanton, Alberta Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) —
82 Manitoba Carter Barley Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 1999-12-21 St. Andrews, Manitoba Portage Terriers (MJHL) —
93 Saskatchewan Reece Henry Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 167 lb (76 kg) 2000-10-21 Regina, Saskatchewan Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL) —
97 British Columbia Drew Carter (A) Senior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1997-04-05 Kelowna, British Columbia Princeton Posse (KIJHL) —

References
  1. "Wyatt Waselenchuk Named Head Coach of Minot State Men's Hockey". Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  2. Minot State University Athletics Brand and Graphic Standards (PDF). January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  3. "Downtown Fall Festival".
  4. "Downtown Fall Festival".
  5. Bronchos end season with loss to Beavers
  6. ACHA National Championship results
  7. "Downtown Fall Festival".
  8. "American Collegiate Hockey Association powered by GOALLINE.ca". Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
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  10. "American Collegiate Hockey Association powered by GOALLINE.ca". Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
  11. "2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Minot State University. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
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