Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings men's ice hockey
| Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings men's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
 Current season | |
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| University | Augustana University |
| Conference | CCHA |
| First season | 2023–24 |
| Head coach | Garrett Raboin 2nd season, 30–31–8 (.493) |
| Assistant coaches |
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| Arena | Midco Arena[1] Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Colors | Navy and Gold |
The Augustana Vikings men's ice hockey is an NCAA Division I ice hockey team that began play in the fall of 2023.[2]
History
[edit]In the summer of 2021, in accordance with plans for Augustana University to raise its athletic programs from NCAA Division II to Division I, the university announced that there was interest in adding a men's ice hockey program.[3] After receiving donations from several sources, spearheaded by T. Denny Sanford, the school was able to move forward with plans for the program. On October 5, the school broke ground on the Midco Arena, a $40 million, 3,000-seat venue that the team will use as its home rink.[4] The Vikings played their first five home games off campus at Denny Sanford Premier Center.[1] Midco Arena opened on January 26, 2024, and the Vikings played their first game at the arena on the same date.[5]
The program is the first varsity ice hockey team at any level to call South Dakota home.
On April 18, 2022, the program announced the hiring of Minnesota Golden Gophers' assistant coach Garrett Raboin as the team's inaugural head coach.[6] On May 17, 2022, it was announced that the Vikings will become a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, playing a transitional schedule its first two years before playing a full CCHA schedule come the 2025–26 season.[7]
Season-by-season results
[edit]All-time coaching records
[edit]As of the completion of 2024–25 season
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–Present | Garrett Raboin | 2 | 30–31–8 | .493 |
| Totals | 1 coach | 2 season | 30–31–8 | .493 |
Current roster
[edit]As of July 30, 2024.[8]
| No. | Nat. | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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Christian Manz | Freshman | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2004-01-13 | Blaine, Minnesota | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | — |
| 4 |
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Carter Theissen | Freshman | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-07-10 | Plymouth, Minnesota | Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL) | — |
| 5 |
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Easton Young | Freshman | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2003-07-25 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 7 | 
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Evan McIntyre (A) | Senior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2000-10-17 | Oakville, Ontario | Ohio State (Big Ten) | — |
| 8 |
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Ben Troumbly | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2001-11-21 | Bovey, Minnesota | Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) | — |
| 9 |
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Hayden Hennen | Sophomore | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-08-13 | Hallock, Minnesota | Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL) | — |
| 10 |
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Joey DelGreco | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 2003-11-25 | Plymouth, Minnesota | Chicago Steel (USHL) | — |
| 11 |
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Tyler Hennen | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 150 lb (68 kg) | 2004-08-31 | Hallock, Minnesota | Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL) | — |
| 12 |
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Hunter Bischoff | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 182 lb (83 kg) | 2003-03-24 | Cohasset, Minnesota | Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) | — |
| 13 |
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Will Howard | Sophomore | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2002-07-30 | Grand Forks, North Dakota | New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) | — |
| 14 |
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Payton Matsui (A) | Senior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2000-04-15 | Lakeville, Minnesota | Alaska (NCAA) | — |
| 15 |
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Luke Mobley (C) | Senior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 1999-11-25 | St. Louis Park, Minnesota | Clarkson (ECAC) | — |
| 19 |
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Will Svenddal | Junior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2001-10-12 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) | — |
| 20 | 
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Uula Ruikka | Senior | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 2000-05-28 | Oulu, Finland | Providence (HEA) | — |
| 21 |
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Quinn Rudrud | Junior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-08-18 | Farmington, Minnesota | Alaska (NCAA) | — |
| 22 |
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Brady Ziemer (A) | Senior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2000-05-24 | Carver, Minnesota | St. Cloud State (NCHC) | — |
| 23 | 
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Simon Falk | Senior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2000-01-20 | Västerås, Sweden | Alaska (NCAA) | — |
| 24 |
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Colton Friesen | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-12-09 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Wisconsin–Superior (WIAC) | — |
| 26 |
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Callum Gau | Sophomore | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2002-06-19 | Camrose, Alberta | Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) | — |
| 27 |
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Garett Drotts | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2003-11-21 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | — |
| 29 |
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Kayden Hargraves | Sophomore | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-02-25 | Cheyenne, Wyoming | Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) | — |
| 32 |
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Josh Kotai | Sophomore | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2003-03-13 | Abbotsford, British Columbia | Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) | — |
| 72 |
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Brett Meerman | Sophomore | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | 2002-02-04 | Blackfalds, Alberta | Blackfalds Bulldogs (AJHL) | — |
| 81 |
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Owen Bohn | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2002-02-12 | Morgan Hill, California | Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) | — |
| 84 |
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Jeff Hutchinson | Sophomore | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2002-05-02 | St. Louis, Missouri | New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) | — |
| 86 | 
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Nace Langus | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2004-12-05 | Jesenice, Slovenia | IK Oskarshamn J20 (J20 Nationell) | — |
| 96 |
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Owen Baumgartner | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-07-01 | Owatonna, Minnesota | Air Force (NAHL) | — |
Awards and honors
[edit]CCHA
[edit]All-conference teams
[edit]- 2024–25: Josh Kotai, G; Luke Mobley, F
Statistical leaders
[edit]Career points leaders
[edit]| Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Mobley | 2023–present | 68 | 25 | 14 | 39 | 37 |
| Brett Meerman | 2023–present | 64 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 4 |
| Hunter Bischoff | 2023–present | 61 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 16 |
| Hayden Hennen | 2023–present | 66 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 39 |
| Colton Friesen | 2023–present | 56 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 12 |
| Ryan Naumovski | 2023–2024 | 34 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 0 |
| Owen Bohn | 2023–present | 54 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 26 |
| Simon Falk | 2023–present | 58 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 6 |
| Uula Ruikka | 2023–present | 53 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 42 |
| Evan McIntyre | 2023–present | 69 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
Career goaltending leaders
[edit]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 played
| Player | Years | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Kotai | 2023–present | 44 | 2532 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 98 | 3 | .926 | 2.32 |
Statistics current through the end of the 2024–25 season.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Renderings of Midco Arena Released to Public for First Time" (Press release). Augustana Vikings. February 21, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ "Augustana officially announces men's Division I hockey program, new rink with groundbreaking ceremony". USCHO.com. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Augustana University in South Dakota aiming to add Division I men's hockey, elevate athletics program from Division II to Division I". USCHO.com. June 16, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Augustana officially announces Division I hockey program, to play in Midco Arena starting in 2023–24". Argus Leader. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ Hockey, Lets Play (January 31, 2024). "Augustana University's Midco Arena Celebrates Grand Opening". Lets Play Hockey. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Garrett Raboin Named First Augustana Hockey Head Coach". Augustana University. April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- ^ "CCHA Grants Membership to Augustana University" (Press release). Central Collegiate Hockey Association. May 17, 2022.
- ^ "2024–25 Men's Hockey Roster". Augustana Vikings. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Augustana Univ. - All Time Regular Season Player Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
