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2026-27 Men's Ice Hockey Roster

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Players

  • Goaltender G 6'1" 195 lbs L 1/11/2008
    1

    Luke Carrithers

    Maple Grove, MN Western Michigan USA NTDP U18 (USHL)
    Full Bio
    Maple Grove, MN Western Michigan USA NTDP U18 (USHL)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'0" 160 lbs L 12/26/2008
    2

    Logan Smith

    Littleton, CO Uncommitted Taft School (USHS-Prep)
    Full Bio
    Littleton, CO Uncommitted Taft School (USHS-Prep)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'4" 215 lbs R 2/20/2008
    3

    Sullivan Martin

    Essex Junction, VT University of Vermont Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    Full Bio
    Essex Junction, VT University of Vermont Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'2" 185 lbs R 1/24/2008
    4

    Joey Kotzian

    Elk River, MN Uncommitted Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN)
    Full Bio
    Elk River, MN Uncommitted Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'2" 183 lbs R 8/30/2010
    5

    Nikolai Zhukov

    Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
    Full Bio
    Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'10" 180 lbs R 3/28/2007
    6

    Travis Lefere

    Grand Rapids, MI Miami University Waterloo (USHL)
    Full Bio
    Grand Rapids, MI Miami University Waterloo (USHL)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'1" 190 lbs L 4/20/2007
    7

    Joe Wahlund

    Karlstad, SWE Uncommitted Färjestad BK U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
    Karlstad, SWE Uncommitted Färjestad BK U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'11" 185 lbs L 2/12/2008
    9

    Trevor Theuer

    Clarkston, MI Miami (Ohio) Saginaw (OHL)
    Full Bio
    Clarkston, MI Miami (Ohio) Saginaw (OHL)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'11" 190 lbs R 5/27/2008
    10

    Caden Dabrowski

    Crystal Lake, IL Merrimack College Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Crystal Lake, IL Merrimack College Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'10" 160 lbs L 9/25/2009
    11

    Nate Kydd

    Halifax, NS Merrimack College Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    Full Bio
    Halifax, NS Merrimack College Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'0" 185 lbs L 1/7/2009
    12

    David Blasiak

    Roselle, IL Uncommitted Chicago Reapers (15U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Roselle, IL Uncommitted Chicago Reapers (15U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'10" 163 lbs R 11/13/2009
    13

    Jack Larkin

    Fargo, ND Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Fargo, ND Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'2" 183 lbs L 2/12/2008
    14

    Kane Johnson

    West Fargo, ND Uncommitted Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
    West Fargo, ND Uncommitted Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA)
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  • Defense D 6'2" 175 lbs L 6/16/2009
    15

    Michael Romano

    Naples, FL Uncommitted Mount St. Charles (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Naples, FL Uncommitted Mount St. Charles (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'0" 168 lbs L 3/16/2006
    16

    Melvin Ekman

    Stockholm, SWE Minnesota State, Mankato (CCHA) Djurgardens IF (J18E)
    Full Bio
    Stockholm, SWE Minnesota State, Mankato (CCHA) Djurgardens IF (J18E)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'9" 176 lbs L 9/17/2008
    17

    Arsienii Voroteliak

    Dnipro, UKR Uncommitted Mannheim U20 (GER)
    Full Bio
    Dnipro, UKR Uncommitted Mannheim U20 (GER)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'10" 174 lbs R 1/30/2009
    18

    Joseph Covelluzzi

    Boston, MA University of Maine Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    Full Bio
    Boston, MA University of Maine Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'0" 179 lbs L 2/7/2007
    19

    Luke Brierley

    Barrington, IL Brown University Janesville Jets (NAHL)
    Full Bio
    Barrington, IL Brown University Janesville Jets (NAHL)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'1" 182 lbs L 5/15/2007
    20

    Gavin Lock

    Plymouth, MI Western Michigan University Little Caesars (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Plymouth, MI Western Michigan University Little Caesars (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'1" 2170 lbs L 4/8/2008
    21

    Lincoln Krizizke

    Waukesha, WI Ohio State University Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Waukesha, WI Ohio State University Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'9" 170 lbs L 1/23/2007
    22

    Mark Evans

    Pittsburgh, PA Robert Morris University Bismarck (NAHL)
    Full Bio
    Pittsburgh, PA Robert Morris University Bismarck (NAHL)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'2" 194 lbs L 4/14/2007
    23

    Olle Därth

    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Timrå IK U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Timrå IK U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'2" 201 lbs R 1/22/2006
    24

    Max Lind

    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
    Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'1" 185 lbs L 8/9/2009
    25

    Jacoby Palmer

    Holden, MA Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA)
    Full Bio
    Holden, MA Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'3" 210 lbs R 7/20/2007
    26

    Kris Richards

    Malone, NY St. Lawrence University Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    Full Bio
    Malone, NY St. Lawrence University Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'1" 167 lbs L 1/25/2009
    27

    Beau Christy

    Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
    Full Bio
    Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'7" 134 lbs L 11/22/2010
    27

    Jax Hardy

    Proctor, MN Uncommitted Proctor High School (USHS - MN)
    Full Bio
    Proctor, MN Uncommitted Proctor High School (USHS - MN)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 5'9" 140 lbs L 3/12/2010
    27

    Patrick Taylor

    Chicago, IL Uncommitted Windy City Storm (15U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Chicago, IL Uncommitted Windy City Storm (15U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Forward F 6'2" 196 lbs L 2/26/2006
    28

    David Thomasson

    Luleå, SWE Uncommitted Luleå HF U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
    Luleå, SWE Uncommitted Luleå HF U20 (SWE)
    Full Bio
  • Defense D 6'2" 171 lbs L 6/14/2008
    29

    Hudson Lohse

    Franklin, TN St. Cloud State University Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
    Franklin, TN St. Cloud State University Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Goaltender G 6'2" 194 lbs R 7/16/2008
    30

    Tomass Rutulis

    Riga, LAT Princeton University South Kent School 18U (AAA)
    Full Bio
    Riga, LAT Princeton University South Kent School 18U (AAA)
    Full Bio
  • Goaltender G 6'2" 181 lbs L 10/18/2008
    31

    Brandon Wright

    Grant, MN Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA)
    Full Bio
    Grant, MN Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA)
    Full Bio

Staff Roster

Men's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Evan Dixon

    Full Bio
  • Associate Coach

    Jacob Semik

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach

    John Kaljian

    Full Bio
  • Video Coach & Hockey Operations Coordinator

    Justin Fortuna

    Full Bio
  • Goaltending Coach

    Peter Samargia

    Full Bio
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach (in partnership with Volv Fitness)

    Michael McCutcheon

    Full Bio

Men's Ice Hockey Support Staff

2026-27 Men's Ice Hockey Roster
Name Name Hometown # Pos. Shot/Glove Ht. Wt. Hometown Commitment Previous Team DOB
Luke Carrithers Maple Grove, MN 1 Goaltender L 6-1 195 Maple Grove, MN Western Michigan USA NTDP U18 (USHL) 1/11/2008
Logan Smith Littleton, CO 2 Defense L 6-0 160 Littleton, CO Uncommitted Taft School (USHS-Prep) 12/26/2008
Sullivan Martin Essex Junction, VT 3 Defense R 6-4 215 Essex Junction, VT University of Vermont Sherwood Park (BCHL) 2/20/2008
Joey Kotzian Elk River, MN 4 Defense R 6-2 185 Elk River, MN Uncommitted Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN) 1/24/2008
Nikolai Zhukov Hermantown, MN 5 Defense R 6-2 183 Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN) 8/30/2010
Travis Lefere Grand Rapids, MI 6 Forward R 5-10 180 Grand Rapids, MI Miami University Waterloo (USHL) 3/28/2007
Joe Wahlund Karlstad, SWE 7 Defense L 6-1 190 Karlstad, SWE Uncommitted Färjestad BK U20 (SWE) 4/20/2007
Trevor Theuer Clarkston, MI 9 Forward L 5-11 185 Clarkston, MI Miami (Ohio) Saginaw (OHL) 2/12/2008
Caden Dabrowski Crystal Lake, IL 10 Forward R 5-11 190 Crystal Lake, IL Merrimack College Chicago Mission (16U AAA) 5/27/2008
Nate Kydd Halifax, NS 11 Forward L 5-10 160 Halifax, NS Merrimack College Sherwood Park (BCHL) 9/25/2009
David Blasiak Roselle, IL 12 Forward L 6-0 185 Roselle, IL Uncommitted Chicago Reapers (15U AAA) 1/7/2009
Jack Larkin Fargo, ND 13 Forward R 5-10 163 Fargo, ND Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA) 11/13/2009
Kane Johnson West Fargo, ND 14 Forward L 6-2 183 West Fargo, ND Uncommitted Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA) 2/12/2008
Michael Romano Naples, FL 15 Defense L 6-2 175 Naples, FL Uncommitted Mount St. Charles (16U AAA) 6/16/2009
Melvin Ekman Stockholm, SWE 16 Forward L 6-0 168 Stockholm, SWE Minnesota State, Mankato (CCHA) Djurgardens IF (J18E) 3/16/2006
Arsienii Voroteliak Dnipro, UKR 17 Forward L 5-9 176 Dnipro, UKR Uncommitted Mannheim U20 (GER) 9/17/2008
Joseph Covelluzzi Boston, MA 18 Forward R 5-10 174 Boston, MA University of Maine Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep) 1/30/2009
Luke Brierley Barrington, IL 19 Defense L 6-0 179 Barrington, IL Brown University Janesville Jets (NAHL) 2/7/2007
Gavin Lock Plymouth, MI 20 Forward L 6-1 182 Plymouth, MI Western Michigan University Little Caesars (16U AAA) 5/15/2007
Lincoln Krizizke Waukesha, WI 21 Defense L 6-1 2170 Waukesha, WI Ohio State University Chicago Mission (16U AAA) 4/8/2008
Mark Evans Pittsburgh, PA 22 Forward L 5-9 170 Pittsburgh, PA Robert Morris University Bismarck (NAHL) 1/23/2007
Olle Därth Stockholm, SWE 23 Forward L 6-2 194 Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Timrå IK U20 (SWE) 4/14/2007
Max Lind Stockholm, SWE 24 Forward R 6-2 201 Stockholm, SWE Uncommitted Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE) 1/22/2006
Jacoby Palmer Holden, MA 25 Defense L 6-1 185 Holden, MA Uncommitted Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA) 8/9/2009
Kris Richards Malone, NY 26 Defense R 6-3 210 Malone, NY St. Lawrence University Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep) 7/20/2007
Beau Christy Hermantown, MN 27 Forward L 6-1 167 Hermantown, MN Uncommitted Hermantown High (USHS-MN) 1/25/2009
Jax Hardy Proctor, MN 27 Forward L 5-7 134 Proctor, MN Uncommitted Proctor High School (USHS - MN) 11/22/2010
Patrick Taylor Chicago, IL 27 Forward L 5-9 140 Chicago, IL Uncommitted Windy City Storm (15U AAA) 3/12/2010
David Thomasson Luleå, SWE 28 Forward L 6-2 196 Luleå, SWE Uncommitted Luleå HF U20 (SWE) 2/26/2006
Hudson Lohse Franklin, TN 29 Defense L 6-2 171 Franklin, TN St. Cloud State University Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA) 6/14/2008
Tomass Rutulis Riga, LAT 30 Goaltender R 6-2 194 Riga, LAT Princeton University South Kent School 18U (AAA) 7/16/2008
Brandon Wright Grant, MN 31 Goaltender L 6-2 181 Grant, MN Uncommitted Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA) 10/18/2008

Men's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff

Men's Ice Hockey - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Evan Dixon Head Shot Evan Dixon Head Coach
Semik, Jacob Jacob Semik Associate Coach
John Kaljian Temp John Kaljian Assistant Coach
Justin Fortuna Video Coach & Hockey Operations Coordinator
Peter Samargia Head Shot Peter Samargia Goaltending Coach
Michael McCutcheon Strength & Conditioning Coach (in partnership with Volv Fitness)

Men's Ice Hockey Support Staff

Men's Ice Hockey - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Trevor Edwards Headshot Trevor Edwards General Manager
Jaden Carter Equipment Manager
Amy Edwards Head Shot Amy Edwards Housing Coordinator
Joanne Gibson Head Shot Joanne Gibson Education Coordinator
Tim Tim Dutton Human Performance Consultant
Andrew Weiss Andrew Weiss Director of Player Personnel
Doug Doug MacCormack Scout
Willie Willie Corrin Scout
Colin Colin Felton Scout
Guimont, Joe Joe Guimont Scout
Mark Plantery Mark Plantery Scout
Mike Mike Burkhart Scout
Garavaglia, Brian Brian Garavaglia Goaltending Scout
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    Luke Carrithers

    G
    6'1" 195 lbs USHL Exp: 3rd Season Phase II Tender 1/11/2008
    L
    Maple Grove, MN USA NTDP U18 (USHL)
    1
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    Logan Smith

    D
    6'0" 160 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase II (10th Round, Pick 170) 12/26/2008
    L
    Littleton, CO Taft School (USHS-Prep)
    2
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    Sullivan Martin

    D
    6'4" 215 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 57) 2/20/2008
    R
    Essex Junction, VT Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    3
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    Joey Kotzian

    D
    6'2" 185 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (6th Round, Pick 89) 1/24/2008
    R
    Elk River, MN Elk River/Zimmerman High (USHS-MN)
    4
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    Nikolai Zhukov

    D
    6'2" 183 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase I (1st Round, Pick 13) 8/30/2010
    R
    Hermantown, MN Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
    5
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    Travis Lefere

    F
    5'10" 180 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season Trade (with Waterloo) 3/28/2007
    R
    Grand Rapids, MI Waterloo (USHL)
    6
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    Joe Wahlund

    D
    6'1" 190 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase II (18th Round, Pick 290) 4/20/2007
    L
    Karlstad, SWE Färjestad BK U20 (SWE)
    7
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    Trevor Theuer

    F
    5'11" 185 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season Free Agent 2/12/2008
    L
    Clarkston, MI Saginaw (OHL)
    9
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    Caden Dabrowski

    F
    5'11" 190 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 65) 5/27/2008
    R
    Crystal Lake, IL Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    10
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    Nate Kydd

    F
    5'10" 160 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (1st Round, Pick 15) 9/25/2009
    L
    Halifax, NS Sherwood Park (BCHL)
    11
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    David Blasiak

    F
    6'0" 185 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase I (5th Round, Pick 73) 1/7/2009
    L
    Roselle, IL Chicago Reapers (15U AAA)
    12
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    Jack Larkin

    F
    5'10" 163 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase I (2nd Round, Pick 28) 11/13/2009
    R
    Fargo, ND Northstar Christian Academy (16U AAA)
    13
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    Kane Johnson

    F
    6'2" 183 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2024 Phase I (4th Round, Pick 59) 2/12/2008
    L
    West Fargo, ND Sioux Falls Power (16U AAA)
    14
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    Michael Romano

    D
    6'2" 175 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II - 6th Round, 98th Overall 6/16/2009
    L
    Naples, FL Mount St. Charles (16U AAA)
    15
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    C

    Melvin Ekman

    F
    6'0" 168 lbs USHL Exp: 3rd Season 2024 Phase II (5th Round, Pick 74) 3/16/2006
    L
    Stockholm, SWE Djurgardens IF (J18E)
    16
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    Arsienii Voroteliak

    F
    5'9" 176 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (9th Round, Pick 147) 9/17/2008
    L
    Dnipro, UKR Mannheim U20 (GER)
    17
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    Joseph Covelluzzi

    F
    5'10" 174 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase I (4th Round, Pick 51) 1/30/2009
    R
    Boston, MA Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    18
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    Luke Brierley

    D
    6'0" 179 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2023 Phase I (2nd Round, Pick 23) 2/7/2007
    L
    Barrington, IL Janesville Jets (NAHL)
    19
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    Gavin Lock

    F
    6'1" 182 lbs USHL Exp: 3rd Season 2023 Phase I (5th Round, Pick 68) 5/15/2007
    L
    Plymouth, MI Little Caesars (16U AAA)
    20
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    Lincoln Krizizke

    D
    6'1" 2170 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2024 Phase I (6th Round, Pick 89) 4/8/2008
    L
    Waukesha, WI Chicago Mission (16U AAA)
    21
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    Mark Evans

    F
    5'9" 170 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2025 Phase II (13th Round, Pick 215) 1/23/2007
    L
    Pittsburgh, PA Bismarck (NAHL)
    22
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    Olle Därth

    F
    6'2" 194 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (1st Round, Pick 13) 4/14/2007
    L
    Stockholm, SWE Timrå IK U20 (SWE)
    23
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    Max Lind

    F
    6'2" 201 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 61) 1/22/2006
    R
    Stockholm, SWE Djurgårdens IF U20 (SWE)
    24
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    Jacoby Palmer

    D
    6'1" 185 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season Trade (with Des Moines) 8/9/2009
    L
    Holden, MA Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U (AAA)
    25
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    Kris Richards

    D
    6'3" 210 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase II (12th Round, Pick 200) 7/20/2007
    R
    Malone, NY Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep)
    26
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    Beau Christy

    F
    6'1" 167 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II - 5th Round, 85th Overall 1/25/2009
    L
    Hermantown, MN Hermantown High (USHS-MN)
    27
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    Jax Hardy

    F
    5'7" 134 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase I - 7th Round, 103rd Overall 11/22/2010
    L
    Proctor, MN Proctor High School (USHS - MN)
    27
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    Patrick Taylor

    F
    5'9" 140 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase I - 8th Round, 118th Overall 3/12/2010
    L
    Chicago, IL Windy City Storm (15U AAA)
    27
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    David Thomasson

    F
    6'2" 196 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 63) 2/26/2006
    L
    Luleå, SWE Luleå HF U20 (SWE)
    28
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    Hudson Lohse

    D
    6'2" 171 lbs USHL Exp: 2nd Season 2025 Phase II (4th Round, Pick 61 6/14/2008
    L
    Franklin, TN Nashville Jr. Predators (16U AAA)
    29
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    Tomass Rutulis

    G
    6'2" 194 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season 2026 Phase II (2nd Round, Pick 31) 7/16/2008
    R
    Riga, LAT South Kent School 18U (AAA)
    30
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    Brandon Wright

    G
    6'2" 181 lbs USHL Exp: 1st season Free Agent 10/18/2008
    L
    Grant, MN Northstar Christian Academy 16U (AAA)
    31

Staff Roster

Men's Ice Hockey Coaching Staff

Men's Ice Hockey Support Staff