May 4, 2008 - Sophomore goaltender BJ O'Brien confirmed today following the SCSU Men's hockey banquet that he would be transferring to Division III power St. Norberts College located in DePere, WI. The Green Knights recently captured the 2008 NCAA Division III National Championship with a 2-0 win over Plattsburgh. O'Brien, who had limited ice time with the Huskies backing up NHL draftees Jase Weslosky and Dan Dunn should see immediate playing time with the Green Knights with the graduation of NCAA Division III Player of the Year, goaltender, Kyle Jones. O'Brien was recruited by St. Norberts prior to committing to SCSU. He'll be joining former Husky AJ Gale on the 2008-09 squad. It was simply a matter of playing time and opportunity for O'Brien who will be eligible immediately and have two years of college eigibility remaining.
April 21, 2008 - Eric D. Johnson ’97 is commissioner of the new Girls Elite League, a fall league for gifted hockey players. The Twin Cities-based league, which is sponsored in part by Nike Bauer Hockey, will be a launching pad for likely college players. Johnson played on our men’s hockey team from 1992-1995 and captained the first Huskies squad to reach the WCHA Final Five. He is the varsity girls hockey coach at Minnetonka High School and a co-owner of Impact Hockey, a Minneapolis training program. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
Pittsburgh Penguin Ryan Malone is among the National Hockey League (NHL) leaders in postseason points. Malone and fellow former St. Cloud State players such as Tyler Arnason, Jeff Finger, and Mark Hartigan are competing in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Our men’s hockey team was mentioned in The Daily Fix, an online feature of the Wall Street Journal. Guest columnist David Roth praised the Frozen Four and the “extraordinarily varied selection of schools in the tournament,” including St. Cloud State.
Ryan Lasch, Garrett Roe and Marty Mjelleli are among the members of our men’s hockey team to receive postseason honors. Lasch, for example, was named to two All American teams.
April 8, 2008 - The 2008 Men's Hockey banquet is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th at noon in the Atwood Ballroom. Further details to be provided shortly. If you wish to reserve a seat at the banquet please email us HERE
March 31, 2008 - Q&A With Luca Cunti HERE
March 28, 2008 - Another Lost Opoortunity for St. Cloud HERE
March 27, 2008 - Conboy Named Rat's Man of thr Year HERE
March 21, 2008 - Huskies in State of Hockey Showcase on November 1, 2008 HERE
February 21, 2008 - Common Ground on Ice - Parrish Brothers Article HERE
February 18, 2008 - Jensen Called to Hurricanes then Hospitalized HERE
February 14, 2008 - Hurricanes Recall Trio (Borer,Conboy) HERE
February 5, 2008 - Leading Scorer (Christian) Has Good Connections HERE
February 5, 2008 - Dave Iannazzo "GO TO Guy" HERE
February 1, 2008 - The Albany River Rats announced today that the Carolina Hurricanes, their National Hockey League affiliate, have acquired left wing Joe Jensen from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for center Dave Gove and has assigned Jensen to Albany.
Jensen, 24, has four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 27 games this season for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Pittsburgh's American Hockey League affiliate, while also appearing in nine games and posting seven points (4 goals, 3 assists) with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. The Maple Grove, Minnesota native was drafted by Pittsburgh in the eight round (232nd overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft and split his rookie season (2006-07) between Wheeling and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. In 53 career AHL games, Jensen has 15 points (8 goals, 7 assists).
January 15, 2008 - Nate and Stacy Dey Feature HERE
January 7, 2008 - We will now archive the Bob Motzko Show for a week for th0se that missed the live broadcast on Monday night. The archive can be accessed HERE
January 5, 2008 - Offense - no problem. Casey Borer in just his second game for the Carolina Hurricanes had two points - a goal and an assist in helping the Canes defeat rival Atlanta 4-3 on January 4. Borer, the former Husky captain who was never known for his offensive play at SCSU is proving it's a different story at the professional level. He was leading the Albany River Rats defensive crew in scoring prior to being called up to the NHL. And now, he's scoring at the NHL level. GAME STORY HERE
January 2, 2008 - An outstanding debut for Casey Borer on January 2 vs Southeast rival, Atlanta Thrashers. Borer logged over 17 minutes of icetime incuding some power play time for the Canes. Borer played an aggressive, heady game, skated well and made some crisp tape to tape passes. He had two shots on goal and finished -1 in the Canes 4-3 overtime loss.
January 2, 2008 - Former Husky Captain Casey Borer has been called up by the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL. Borer, who has been skating for the teams AHL affiliate, the Albany River Rats will see his first action tonite as an NHLer vs the Atlanta Thrashers. Of coincidence, Borer is being called up to the Canes as a result of an injury (sprained knee) to another former Husky Bret Hedican. Borer has been leading the River Rats defensemen in goals (5), points (14) and power play goals (4). This game can be seen on the VERSUS Channel. On behalf of the CIC and the SCSU hockey fans we'd like to congratulate Casey on this milestone in his hockey career. STORY HERE. More on the game and a preview HERE
January 2, 2008 - Former UMD Bulldog, Mitch Ryan has jolined the SCSU HUskies. Due to transfer rules he'll have to sit out the balance of the season but would be eligible next year. Ryan, from Cloquet, had three points in 10 games last season including a goal against the Huskies. The 6' 200 pound Ryan will bring some size and physical play to the HUskies and hopefully a scoring touch. He had 68 points along with 166 penalty minutes in 94 games for Waterloo of the USHL.
December 19, 2007 - After being out of the lineup snce November 24, Duvie Westcott returned to the Columbus Blue Jacket lineup on December 8 vs the Minnesota Wild. His former SCSU teammate Tyler Arnason was recently placed on the IR by the Colorado Avalanche with a wrist injury. He could be out for up to four weeks.
December 12, 2007 - The Prince George Spruce Kings are proud to announce that the team's leading scorer has been named to the 1st Team Interior Division All Star Team. Jordy Christian has been turning heads in every arena around the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and will be in Victoria with three of his team mates.
December 12, 2007 - "Scorpions Reeder a Speeder on the Ice" HERE
December 10, 2007 - Marty Mjelleli Named a Finalist for the Lowe's Senior Class Award HERE
December 10, 2007 Feature article on Garrett Roe by Tom Reale HERE
November 21, 2007 - Huskies Sign Little Falls' Festler and Hermantown's LeBlanc
St. Cloud State University men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko has announced the signing of Jared Festler (Little Falls) and Drew LeBlanc (Hermantown) to national letters of intent to attend St. Cloud State University and play hockey for the Huskies. Festler was a standout prep player at nearby Little Falls High School, and he is now playing junior hockey with the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. A 5-9, 170-pound forward, Festler set a team record at Little Falls with 136 goals during his high school career. An All-State, All-Section and All-Conference award winner during his tenure at Little Falls High School, Festler helped lead the Flyers to their third consecutive MSHSL Class A state tournament appearance in 2006-07. He also gained a spot on the 2007 MSHSL Class A State All-Tournament squad. Of note, Festler led all MSHSL players in 2006-07 with 125 points (71g/54a).A team captain for coach Tony Couture at Little Falls, Festler was named his squad’s Most Valuable Player last winter. In 11 games this season with Lincoln in 2007-08, Festler has already charted two goals and four assists. LeBlanc, a 5-11, 185-pound forward, helped guide Hermantown to a MSHSL state title in 2006-07. As a senior, LeBlanc charted 31 goals and 59 assists for a school record 90 points in 2006-07. LeBlanc ranked fifth in the state among prep players for scoring last winter. He completed his prep career with 199 points, 79 goals and 120 assists for the Hawks. LeBlanc gained All-State, All-Area and All-Conference honors during his career at Hermantown, and he was named to the MSHSL Class A State All-Tournament squad in 2006-07. He currently plays junior hockey for the Chicago Steel of the USHL. LeBlanc completed the 2006-07 season with Chicago, and he has scored three goals and three assists for the Steel in 10 games this winter.“Jared (Festler) and Drew (LeBlanc) will be two outstanding additions to our program,” Motzko said. “These are very two very talented players, who come from two of the top high school programs in the state at Little Falls and Hermantown. Both are excellent students, and I believe they have the ability and desire to be impact players at the collegiate level.”Festler and LeBlanc will join a top-rated recruiting class at St. Cloud State, which includes earlier signees forward Jordy Christian (Moorhead), forward Travis Novak (Lethbridge, Alberta) defender Nicolas Rioux (Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec), and defender Sam Zabkowicz (Greendale, Wis
November 16, 2007 - Ryan Lasch LA Times Article HERE
November 9, 2007 - AJ Gale returns to Clippers HERE
October 24, 2007 - Dan Kronick joins the Florida Everblades after wrapping up his collegiate career last season at SCSU. The 23-year-old played in 40 games last season notched 26 points (14g, 12a) and 60 PIM. The Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota native began his collegiate career playing two seasons with the University of Minnesota Duluth where he skated in 15 games and tallied three assists from 2002-04. Kronick transferred to St. Cloud State following the 2003-04 season and resumed playing in 2005-06 when he skated in 36 games with the Huskies scoring 23 points (11g, 12a) and 55 PIM.
October 3, 2007 - Justin Fletcher has been added to the roster of the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey league.
October 3, 2007 - Mark Hartigan has cleared waivers and has been added by the Detroit Red Wings to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL.
October 3, 2007 - Joe Jensen and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defeat Joe Motzko, Andrew Gordon and the Hershey Bears 5-4. Game Summary Here
October 3, 2007 - On the heels of a solid training camp with the San Jose Sharks and it's AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks, former Husky forward Nate Raduns (Sauk Rapids, MN) has inked a deal with the AHL team. Raduns, who was undrafted, was initialy signed to an Amateur Tryout Agreement by the Sharks and stuck with the NHL club long enough to take part in the preseason before being sent to Worcester, it's top affiliate in the AHL.
October 2, 2007 - Former Husky Joe Motzko was assigned to the Hershey Bears of the AHL by the Washington Capitals. Motzko, who was a member of the Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks in 2007 was signed by the Caps as a free agent following the season. He'll join 2006-07 Husky forward Andrew Gordon on the Hershey roster. Meanwhile, Mark Hartigan was placed on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings. Hartigan was signed as a free agent following the 2006-07 season. If Hartigan clears waivers, the Red Wings will be able to assign him to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.
September 23, 2007 - There could be as many as four former SCSU Huskies on the ice tonight as the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Washington Capitals in pre-season action. Former SCSU defenseman, Casy Borer will be teamed with another former SCSU defenseman, Bret Hedican while SCSU alum Matt Cullen plays at forward for the Canes. Joe Motzko, who was signed as a free agent by the Washington Capitals will be in the lineup as well. Recently, former Husky Andrew Gordon was assigned to the Caps AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears while Tim Conboy was sent to the Canes club, the Albany River Rats. With only one excess defensive roster spot Borer now has an even chance to be on the teams squad for opening day. Update: Cullen, Hedican and Borer all saw substantial ice time for the Canes. Motzko was not in the lineup for the Caps. Super Stat Sheet Here
September 23, 2007 - First-year forward Luca Cunti has cleared several of the hurdles to become eligible to compete for the Huskies in 2007-08. He is enrolled at SCSU and has been deemed academically eligible by the NCAA. The final step for the NCAA is to clear his amateur status.
September 22, 2007 - Nate Raduns had another strong effort for the San Jose Sharks in their 3-1 win over the Anahein Ducks on September 21. Raduns had 17 shifts and over 10 minutes of ice time in the Sharks win as he continues to battle for a roster spot with the team.
September 19, 2007 - With the end of the San Jose Sharks training camp coming to a close on Friday, Sept. 21, former SCSU forward Nate Raduns (Sauk Rapids, MN) has quietly maintained his position with the squad during his tryout agreement. While not under contract, Raduns apparantly has shown management enough to continue to stick with the team as they close in on the end of camp. Raduns had three points in the squads two rookie games vs the Anaheim Ducks prior to injuring a shoulder which kept him out of practice for a couple of sessions. He has since returned and recently competed in the teams Teal and White game on September 17. We'll keep you advised of Nate's status with the team...
September 19, 2007 - Washington Capitals - assigned defensemen Dean Arsene, Sean Collins, Jamie Hunt, Sami Lepisto,and Patrick McNeill, RW Scott Barney, centers Jay Beagle and Jason Morgan, centers Andrew Joudrey, LW Quintin Laing, RW Tommy Maxwell, F Chris McAllister, LW Grant McNeill, forwards Travis Morin, Steve Pinizzotto, Andrew Gordon, Marty Guerin, and Steve Werner left wing Grant Potulny to Hershey of the AHL released forward Dan Kronick.
September 7, 2007 - We received a note from Dan Clafton advising that former Husky Grant Clafton has signed with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL and will be departing on October 3rd for the Grizzlies training camp.
September 7, 2007 - Click HERE for a 2007 CIC membership form (pdf file)
September 6, 2007 - We had a chance to chat with Paul Jensen, the father of former SCSU forward Joe Jensen. He indicated Joe was on his way back to rookie camp with the Pittsburgh Penguins most likely to end up with the AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barr for the 2007-08 season. He'll particpate in the rookie tourney in Ontario this week. Joe split time between Wheeling of the ECHL and Wilkes-Barr and made the most of his time with the AHL team putting up 11 points in 25 games. Joe sends his geetings to the SCSU fans and wishes the team the best for 2007-08.
September 6, 2007 - It appears likely SCSU recruit Luca Cunti will be admitted to SCSU. That is step one of the process to join the squad for the 2007-08 season. He still has to clear the eligibility requirements of the NCAA clearinghouse. Cunti was scheduled to play for the Chicago Steel of the USHL in 2007-08. Similarly, another recruit, defenseman, Nick Rioux (Rivier-du-Loup, Que.) has been admitted to school but has not as of yet been cleared for eligibility for 2007-08 by the NCAA and it appears he will not be eligible until 2008-09. Stay tuned.
August 12, 2007 - MISC NOTES : It was fun to see a few of the 2006-07 Huskies return for the CIC golf tourney on August 10. Andrew Gordon and Dan Kronick from the 2006- 07 Huskies joined us for a round of golf along with Nate Dey, Michael Olson, Matt Stephenson, Chris Anderson, Ryan Peckskamp, Matt Hartman, Nick Oslund, Garrett Raboin and Johnny Swanson from the current squad.. Jackie Jensen, from the 2006-07 women's squad also participated. Dan Kronick, who, by the way, is a tremendous golfer, participated in the Washington Caps Rookie camp this summer and will be heading back by invitation in an attempt to get a pro contract in September. Nate Raduns, who trys to fly under the radar, did get a Amateur Tryout Contract with the San Jose Sharks. He's got a deferred scholarship to graduate school at Vanderbilt should he wish to pursue pro hockey. Michael Olson and Matt Stephenson are very excited about the 2007-08 squad and have both worked hard in the off season. Both will be leaders in captains practices that will start in a few weeks. We chatted with Garrett Raboin, who pound for pound is one of the biggest hitters in the league and he is thrilled about his decision to join the Huskies in 2006-07. He states he couldn't have made a better choice of schools to continue his hockey. Mark Hartigan, who recently signed with the Detroit Red Wings is moving to the Plymouth, MN area to make residence. The Granite City Lumberjacks, a new St. Cloud area Junior hockey team had a nice presence at the CIC tourney. Rock Johnstone, one of the principal owners has always been a solid supporter of SCSU men's and women's hockey and youth hockey in St. Cloud. It was also great to see former SCSU assistant Brad Willner, now coach of the Minnesota Blizzard at the CIC golf tourney. Craig Shermoen and Herm Finnegan of the 1986-87 Huskies and Al Paulson and John Duncan of the 1962-63 Huskies continue to support the CIC golf event. Former coach Craig Dahl also fielded a team for this years event.
June 5, 2007 - Former Husky Joe Motzko saw his first action in the Stanley Cup finals in the Ducks 3-2 win over Ottawa on Monday, June 4. Motzko garnered 2:46 of ice time - all on even strength in the first two periods of the win. Motzko had no shots on goal. Stats Here
February 20, 2007 - Former SCSU Husky, Jeff Finger made his debut in the NHL on 2/20/07 for the Colorado Avalanche vs the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Finger got 8:12 of icetime and was -1 for the game. As is tradition, Finger will now get his NHL display in the NHC as he has now officially played his first game in the National Hockey League.
February 17, 2007 - Former Husky Defenseman, Jeff Finger was recalled to the Colorado Avalanche from their AHL affiliate, the Albany River Rats. Story Here
January 16, 2007 - Former SCSU All-American goalie Scott Meyer is pleased to announce the formation of the Exceed Hockey Development Camp dedicated to the "development of hockey players of all ages and development". In addition to spring 3X3 leagues in Prior Lake, MN and Hudson, WI they will also have the first annual Exceed Hockey Development Camp at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud June 18-22. Staff includes former Huskies Scott Meyer, Richie Larson and NHLer Duvie Westcott along with Princeton College assistant Keith Fischer formerly on the SCSU coaching staff. Further information here.
January 13, 2007 - From the Iowa Stars "Carousel" (see below December 7 notes) Colin Peters has been signed once again by the Iowa Stars of the AHL to a professional tryout contact. He has been skating with the Idaho Steelheads.
January 6, 2007 - Former Husky Tyler Arnason (1998-01) has rebounded from his ill-fated 2005-06 season trade to the Ottawa Senators by rewarding the Colorado Avalanche with a very productive season to date. Through 41 games, Arnason is sixth on the squad in points with 27, fifth in goal scoring, second in shots on goal and has a plus/minus of +1. He's done so with only 14 penalty minutes and is averaging about 14 minutes a game.
January 3, 2006 - Former Husky Mark Parrish has been on fire lately scoring two goals on Tuesday night vs the Atlanta Thrashers. Parrish scored his first on a misplaced shot by Pierre Marc-Bouchard whch he quickly deposited past Atlanta goaltender Kari Lehtonen. His second was a one-timer off a two-on-one courtesy a nice pass by Pavol Demitra at 1:26 of the third period. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS HERE BOX SCORE HERE
December 13, 2006 - Hold on folks. Any rumors that former Husky Mark Parrish and the Wild could part ways is a little premature. I was treated to a visit to the Wild locker room after the December 7th game vs Calgary and had a chance to chat with Mark who logged over 14 minutes of icetime that night and was a staple on the power play. He was giving former teammate Matt Bailey a tour of the facility as well. Obviously he's as frustrated as anyone in his points thus far but exploded with a great night vs Chicago two days later as he scored three goals including the unassisted winner in the OT win over Chicago. Let's hope this is the start of a nice offensive streak for Mark who is certainly one of the nicest guys in hockey. Stay tuned... (notes by CIC President Bill Prout)
December 7, 2006 - Hard to Figure - former SCSU Huskies defenseman, Colin Peters was signed to a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Iowa Stars of the AHL on December 5. He had earlier played two games for Iowa in November. Peters played for the Stars on Dec. 5 and was then released from his PTO on December 6.
October 11, 2006 - Former Huskies Peter Szabo anf TJ McElroy are on the training camp rosters of the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Szabo played for the Motor City Mechanics of the United Hockey League (UHL) in 2005-06 putting up 78 points on 23 goals and 55 assists good for fourth in the UHL for rookies. McElroy is making his professional debut after four years with the Huskies. Derek Eastman (1999-2003) is playing for the Storhamar Dragons in Norway. Jake Moreland will play for Oddset Ligaen of Denmark.
October 8, 2006 - Former Husky Brock Hooton was released from the training camp roster of the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League (AHL). Also, former Husky and most recently St. John's University goaltender Adam Hanna was released by Norfolk of the American Hockey League.
September 8, 2006 - SCSU athletics has announced the men's television hockey broadcast team for 2006-07. SCSU alum and KARE 11 TV host of Showcase Minnesota Rob Hudson and former SCSU hockey player Jeff Saterdalen will announce the games. Hudson is a native of Elk Rver, MN and played hockey for both the Waterloo Blackhawks and Austin Mavericks of the USHL. Saterdalen played for the Huskies from 1988 -92 and still holds the all-time scoring record at SCSU with 79-101-179. They replace last years crew of Clay Matvik and Ryan Dale.
August 26, 2006 - The Colorado Eagles have announced the signing of former Husky forward Garrett Larson for the 2006-07 season. Larson, who played for the Huskies from 2001 to 2004 was the CHL's third leading rookie scorer in 2005-06 with 47 points (22-25-47). Story Here
August 22, 2006 - In a cover letter to be mailed to CIC members this week, Coach Motzko has announced that Casey Borer and Andrew Gordon will be two of the captains for the 2006-07 season. The coaching staff w
