Taylor Kujava (Jr., Forward) from Ada-Borup High School and Garrett
Carlin (Sr., Forward) from Fosston High School have been selected as the
Pine to Prairie Conference Girls and Boys Basketball Players of the Week.
Taylor led the Courgars to a 3-0 record last week with wins over Norman
County West, Fertile-Beltrami and Red Lake County Central. Kujava led
her team with some outstanding stats in all categories for the week. Taylor
averaged 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals per contest last week. The Ada-Borup team currently leads the South Division of the Pine to
Prairie Conference.
In three hard fought wins during last week, Garrett led the way both with his offensive skills and defensive presence on the floor. Against Mahnomen,
Garrett scored 29 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, added 2 blocks and 2 assists
in the 59-47 victory. In a 53-47 victory over Sacred Heart, Carlin had 16
points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 blocked shot. Against Ulen-
Hitterdal, Garrett scored 15 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, blocked 4 shots,
dished out 4 assists and added 2 steals as the Greyhounds won the hard
fought double overtime game.
Other outstanding performances for the week include: Alecia Stene (Jr.,
Center) from Norman County East and Andi Knudsvig (Jr., Guard) from
Lake Park-Audubon for Girls Basketball and Kris Skersick (Jr., Forward)
from Bagley, Chase Zeller (Jr. Guard) from Lake Park-Audubon, and Scott
Lampton (Sr., Center) from Norman County East for Boys Basketball. A
special mention also goes to junior guard Tate Mosher from Fertile-Beltrami
High School. Tate recorded his 1000th career point against Climax-Fisher
last week.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
UND's Gregoire named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - University of North Dakota junior forward Jason Gregoire has been named Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Offensive Player of the Week, announced today by the league office.
Gregoire registered four points and a +3 plus/minus rating in UND's sweep of Alaska Anchorage last weekend, a sweep that enabled the Fighting Sioux to take over first place in the WCHA and clinch home ice for the first round of the WCHA playoffs.
A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Gregoire had a goal and an assist in UND's 6-1 win on Friday, then followed with another goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 victory. He also helped the Sioux kill all nine UAA power-plays in the series.
Gregoire is currently enjoying a six-game point streak, with six goals and four assists during that stretch. In eight games since returning from an injury in mid-January, Gregoire has eight goals and four assists.
Gregoire has 25 points in 24 games this season and ranks second on the team with 14 goals.
Nebraska Omaha sophomore goalie John Faulkner was named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week, and UNO freshman forward Johnnie Searfoss and St. Cloud State freshman defensemen Nick Jensen were named WCHA co-Rookies of the Week.
Gregoire and the second-ranked Sioux (21-8-2, 16-6-0 WCHA) travel to St. Cloud State for a WCHA series with the Huskies on Friday and Saturday.
Gregoire registered four points and a +3 plus/minus rating in UND's sweep of Alaska Anchorage last weekend, a sweep that enabled the Fighting Sioux to take over first place in the WCHA and clinch home ice for the first round of the WCHA playoffs.
A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Gregoire had a goal and an assist in UND's 6-1 win on Friday, then followed with another goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 victory. He also helped the Sioux kill all nine UAA power-plays in the series.
Gregoire is currently enjoying a six-game point streak, with six goals and four assists during that stretch. In eight games since returning from an injury in mid-January, Gregoire has eight goals and four assists.
Gregoire has 25 points in 24 games this season and ranks second on the team with 14 goals.
Nebraska Omaha sophomore goalie John Faulkner was named WCHA Defensive Player of the Week, and UNO freshman forward Johnnie Searfoss and St. Cloud State freshman defensemen Nick Jensen were named WCHA co-Rookies of the Week.
Gregoire and the second-ranked Sioux (21-8-2, 16-6-0 WCHA) travel to St. Cloud State for a WCHA series with the Huskies on Friday and Saturday.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Ticket packages for WCHA 1st Round playoff series on sale Wednesday
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Ticket packages for North Dakota’s Western Collegiate Hockey Association first round playoff series will go on sale to UND students and the general public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Playoff ticket packages include tickets for all three potential games in the series.
The best-of-three series will be played at Ralph Engelstad Arena on March 11, 12 and 13 (if necessary). Game times are 7:37 p.m. Central on Friday, and 7:07 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (if necessary).
Ticket packages for the series are $40 for adults, $20 for youth and $14 for UND students with a valid UND student identification card.
Public playoff ticket packages can be purchased at the UND box office at Ralph Engelstad Arena, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (800) 745.3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Fighting Sioux men’s hockey season-ticket holders already have first round playoff series tickets included in their season ticket package.
Student playoff ticket packages must be purchased online at Tickemaster.com and will be held exclusively for UND students until the pre-sale ends on Monday, Feb. 28 at 10 p.m. Students are allowed to purchase up to four reserved seat tickets per UND student ID, and must present their UND student ID at the gate. Because UND spring break coincides with the first round of the playoffs, all unsold student tickets will be opened to the public at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1.
Single-game tickets will not go on sale until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, subject to availability.
UND’s opponent for the first round of the WCHA playoffs has not yet been determined.
The best-of-three series will be played at Ralph Engelstad Arena on March 11, 12 and 13 (if necessary). Game times are 7:37 p.m. Central on Friday, and 7:07 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (if necessary).
Ticket packages for the series are $40 for adults, $20 for youth and $14 for UND students with a valid UND student identification card.
Public playoff ticket packages can be purchased at the UND box office at Ralph Engelstad Arena, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (800) 745.3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Fighting Sioux men’s hockey season-ticket holders already have first round playoff series tickets included in their season ticket package.
Student playoff ticket packages must be purchased online at Tickemaster.com and will be held exclusively for UND students until the pre-sale ends on Monday, Feb. 28 at 10 p.m. Students are allowed to purchase up to four reserved seat tickets per UND student ID, and must present their UND student ID at the gate. Because UND spring break coincides with the first round of the playoffs, all unsold student tickets will be opened to the public at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1.
Single-game tickets will not go on sale until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, subject to availability.
UND’s opponent for the first round of the WCHA playoffs has not yet been determined.
Sweep of Seawolves vaults North Dakota to No. 2 in national polls
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Following a convincing two-game sweep of Alaska Anchorage, North Dakota has jumped from fifth to second in both the USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls released today.
UND climbed past Yale, Minnesota Duluth and Denver and now sits behind only top-ranked Boston College, which was the unanimous No. 1 in each of this week’s polls.
The Sioux defeated UAA 6-1 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday to take over first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings. UND also became the first WCHA team this season to secure home ice for the first round of the league’s playoffs.
UND has faced seven of the top 20 teams in this week’s USCHO poll, as well as two others which received votes.
The Sioux (21-8-2, 16-6-0 WCHA) take to the road next weekend for a WCHA series at St. Cloud State. UND owns a one-point lead over Denver in the WCHA standings, and a two-point lead over third-place Minnesota Duluth and Nebraska Omaha.
USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll
Rk. School (1st place) Record Pts.
1. Boston College (50) 21-6-0 1000
2. North Dakota 21-8-2 956
3. Yale 20-5-0 889
4. Denver 18-7-5 814
5. Minnesota Duluth 18-6-5 774
6. Merrimack 19-5-4 739
7. Union 22-7-3 714
8. New Hampshire 17-7-4 606
9. Notre Dame 18-9-5 599
10. Miami 17-9-6 525
11. Michigan 19-9-4 517
12. Wisconsin 19-10-3 440
13. Nebraska Omaha 18-10-2 412
14. Rensselaer 18-8-4 387
15. Boston University 14-8-7 290
16. Dartmouth 15-7-3 250
17. Western Michigan 15-7-10 236
18. Colorado College 17-14-1 102
19. Maine 12-10-6 92
20. Ferris State 16-12-4 61
Others Receiving Votes: RIT 36, Princeton 35, Minnesota 15, Cornell 5, Robert Morris 5, Ohio State 1
UND climbed past Yale, Minnesota Duluth and Denver and now sits behind only top-ranked Boston College, which was the unanimous No. 1 in each of this week’s polls.
The Sioux defeated UAA 6-1 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday to take over first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings. UND also became the first WCHA team this season to secure home ice for the first round of the league’s playoffs.
UND has faced seven of the top 20 teams in this week’s USCHO poll, as well as two others which received votes.
The Sioux (21-8-2, 16-6-0 WCHA) take to the road next weekend for a WCHA series at St. Cloud State. UND owns a one-point lead over Denver in the WCHA standings, and a two-point lead over third-place Minnesota Duluth and Nebraska Omaha.
USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll
Rk. School (1st place) Record Pts.
1. Boston College (50) 21-6-0 1000
2. North Dakota 21-8-2 956
3. Yale 20-5-0 889
4. Denver 18-7-5 814
5. Minnesota Duluth 18-6-5 774
6. Merrimack 19-5-4 739
7. Union 22-7-3 714
8. New Hampshire 17-7-4 606
9. Notre Dame 18-9-5 599
10. Miami 17-9-6 525
11. Michigan 19-9-4 517
12. Wisconsin 19-10-3 440
13. Nebraska Omaha 18-10-2 412
14. Rensselaer 18-8-4 387
15. Boston University 14-8-7 290
16. Dartmouth 15-7-3 250
17. Western Michigan 15-7-10 236
18. Colorado College 17-14-1 102
19. Maine 12-10-6 92
20. Ferris State 16-12-4 61
Others Receiving Votes: RIT 36, Princeton 35, Minnesota 15, Cornell 5, Robert Morris 5, Ohio State 1
UMC Women’s Basketball to Close Out Regular Season Home Games This Weekend
(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Women’s Basketball team returns to Lysaker Gymnasium this Friday and Saturday to host Upper Iowa and Winona State in the Golden Eagle’s final two home games of the 2010-11 season. Game times are set for 6:05 p.m. on Friday and 4:05 p.m. on Saturday and will be shown on Midco Sports Net (Channel 27 in Crookston).
MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON – (11-11, 8-10 NSIC) The Golden Eagle Women's Basketball team hosted Bemidji State and Minnesota Duluth this weekend in NSIC play. UMC went 1-1 in the double-header and finished the weekend in 10th place in the NSIC. Minnesota, Crookston defeated BSU 84-63 on Friday but fell to UMD 65-78 on Saturday. It was a historic first half for the Golden Eagles against the Bulldogs as two team members each reached career milestones. Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, Sr., Brooklyn Park, Minn.) set the all-time Golden Eagle Women’s Basketball scoring mark of 1,642 points previously held by Karna Plaine (2002-2006). Zelinsky broke the record with a good jumper with one second remaining in the first half. Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) scored her 1,000th career point in a Golden Eagle uniform with a basket at the 17:47 mark of the first half. Zabel has been with the Golden Eagles for three seasons after transferring from Florida Gulf Coast. Zelinsky led UMC offensively on the weekend averaging 17 points/game. She was 13-24 from the field and 6-8 from the free-throw line. She finished second on the team with 11 rebounds and four assists and tied a team-high with four steals. Zabel averaged 12.5 points/game and finished with four assists.
UPPER IOWA- (1-21, 1-17 NSIC) The Peacocks welcomed the Warriors of Winona State to Dorman Gym for their lone matchup of the week on Saturday. Winona State owned the first half thanks to their effort on the offensive boards, and second opportunities, but Upper Iowa outplayed their guests in the second half to give themselves an opportunity for the win in the closing minutes. UIU shot 70% in the second half, but fell in the end by an 84-77 count. Upper Iowa was led by Lana Otting’s 18 points, but she was joined by four other Peacocks in double figures. The group included Cassandra Deiters (14), Jen Herrick (11), Heidi McKean (10) and Jeri Jacobson (10). Jacobson had a game-high 8 rebounds, while Deiters pulled in 7. UIU also tallied 24 assists on the night including 7 by Herrick and McKean, 5 by Jacobson, and 4 by Otting.
WINONA STATE- (16-6, 12-6 NSIC) Katie Wolff (G, 5-6, So., Marshfield, Wis. / Marshfield HS) scored a career-high 24 points in WSU’s win over Upper Iowa Saturday night. She was 7-of-12 from the field and hit four 3-pointers. She was also a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line. Wolff also handed out four assists, blocked a shot and had three steals.
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.
MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON – (11-11, 8-10 NSIC) The Golden Eagle Women's Basketball team hosted Bemidji State and Minnesota Duluth this weekend in NSIC play. UMC went 1-1 in the double-header and finished the weekend in 10th place in the NSIC. Minnesota, Crookston defeated BSU 84-63 on Friday but fell to UMD 65-78 on Saturday. It was a historic first half for the Golden Eagles against the Bulldogs as two team members each reached career milestones. Jamie Zelinsky (G, 5-11, Sr., Brooklyn Park, Minn.) set the all-time Golden Eagle Women’s Basketball scoring mark of 1,642 points previously held by Karna Plaine (2002-2006). Zelinsky broke the record with a good jumper with one second remaining in the first half. Bri Zabel (F, 6-0, Sr., Northfield, Minn.) scored her 1,000th career point in a Golden Eagle uniform with a basket at the 17:47 mark of the first half. Zabel has been with the Golden Eagles for three seasons after transferring from Florida Gulf Coast. Zelinsky led UMC offensively on the weekend averaging 17 points/game. She was 13-24 from the field and 6-8 from the free-throw line. She finished second on the team with 11 rebounds and four assists and tied a team-high with four steals. Zabel averaged 12.5 points/game and finished with four assists.
UPPER IOWA- (1-21, 1-17 NSIC) The Peacocks welcomed the Warriors of Winona State to Dorman Gym for their lone matchup of the week on Saturday. Winona State owned the first half thanks to their effort on the offensive boards, and second opportunities, but Upper Iowa outplayed their guests in the second half to give themselves an opportunity for the win in the closing minutes. UIU shot 70% in the second half, but fell in the end by an 84-77 count. Upper Iowa was led by Lana Otting’s 18 points, but she was joined by four other Peacocks in double figures. The group included Cassandra Deiters (14), Jen Herrick (11), Heidi McKean (10) and Jeri Jacobson (10). Jacobson had a game-high 8 rebounds, while Deiters pulled in 7. UIU also tallied 24 assists on the night including 7 by Herrick and McKean, 5 by Jacobson, and 4 by Otting.
WINONA STATE- (16-6, 12-6 NSIC) Katie Wolff (G, 5-6, So., Marshfield, Wis. / Marshfield HS) scored a career-high 24 points in WSU’s win over Upper Iowa Saturday night. She was 7-of-12 from the field and hit four 3-pointers. She was also a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line. Wolff also handed out four assists, blocked a shot and had three steals.
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.
Former NFL Player and Valley City Coordinator Named a Member of MSUM Football Staff
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead Athletics Director Doug Peters and Head Football Coach Steve Laqua announced Monday that Rob Hunt has been named the Dragon’s Offensive Coordinator.
“We are excited to have Rob join our staff,” Laqua said. “His experience not only as coach in the area, but as a player, are going to be valuable assets in transforming our program.”
Hunt has served as the Offensive Coordinator at Valley City State for the past two seasons. At Valley City State, he was also the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, designing and implementing programs for the entire department.
“Creating a staff that is very talented and that can be locally recognized is a priority of mine,” Laqua said. “Rob is a great fit for our program and the direction we are going.”
Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Hunt played professional football in the Arena Football League, National Football League and NFL Europe. Hunt played collegiate football at North Dakota State where he was honored as the Rimington Award Winner, an honor given to the NCAA D-IAA’s top center.
“I am very honored to be joining Steve and Dragon Football as the Offensive Coordinator, as it is a great time to be joining the Athletics Department and University,” Hunt said. “Being able to take this program and turn it around will be a great challenge that I am looking forward towards.”
Hunt will join the Dragons staff beginning Monday, Feb. 7. He is the first addition to the Dragon football staff after Peters named Laqua the Head Coach on Jan. 28.
“We are excited to have Rob join our staff,” Laqua said. “His experience not only as coach in the area, but as a player, are going to be valuable assets in transforming our program.”
Hunt has served as the Offensive Coordinator at Valley City State for the past two seasons. At Valley City State, he was also the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, designing and implementing programs for the entire department.
“Creating a staff that is very talented and that can be locally recognized is a priority of mine,” Laqua said. “Rob is a great fit for our program and the direction we are going.”
Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Hunt played professional football in the Arena Football League, National Football League and NFL Europe. Hunt played collegiate football at North Dakota State where he was honored as the Rimington Award Winner, an honor given to the NCAA D-IAA’s top center.
“I am very honored to be joining Steve and Dragon Football as the Offensive Coordinator, as it is a great time to be joining the Athletics Department and University,” Hunt said. “Being able to take this program and turn it around will be a great challenge that I am looking forward towards.”
Hunt will join the Dragons staff beginning Monday, Feb. 7. He is the first addition to the Dragon football staff after Peters named Laqua the Head Coach on Jan. 28.
Friday, February 11, 2011
North Dakota State Sixth in Summit League Baseball Poll
ELMHURST, Ill. - The North Dakota State baseball team was picked to finish sixth in The Summit League according to a preseason poll of the league's eight head coaches released Friday, Feb. 11.
Thirteen-time defending champion Oral Roberts was the unanimous pick to win the league again with 49 points, South Dakota State was second (43) and got ORU's first-place vote, and Oakland and Southern Utah tied for third with 27 points each.
Western Illinois was fifth (24), North Dakota State sixth (23), Centenary seventh (17) and IPFW eighth (14) to round out the poll.
NDSU was 22-30 overall and tied for sixth in the league with an 11-16 record last year under head coach Tod Brown, who is beginning his fourth season.
The top returner for the Bison is Zach Wentz, a junior first baseman and right-handed pitcher from Bismarck, N.D. Wentz hit .389 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs last year and earned a spot on the All-Summit League second team as a starting pitcher with a 5-2 record and 4.21 ERA.
NDSU is scheduled to open the season Feb. 18-20 with a three-game series at Arizona. The home opener is scheduled for April 2 against North Dakota and the Summit League schedule begins April 7-9 with a four-game series at Southern Utah.
The top four teams in the regular-season standings will advance to the Summit League tournament May 26-28 at Sioux Falls Stadium in Sioux Falls, S.D., with the winner of the double-elimination bracket earning the league's automatic berth in the NCAA playoffs.
2011 Summit League Baseball Preseason Poll
Team (First-Place Votes) Points
1. Oral Roberts (7) 49
2. South Dakota State (1) 43
3. Oakland 27
Southern Utah 27
5. Western Illinois 24
6. North Dakota State 23
7. Centenary 17
8. IPFW 14
Thirteen-time defending champion Oral Roberts was the unanimous pick to win the league again with 49 points, South Dakota State was second (43) and got ORU's first-place vote, and Oakland and Southern Utah tied for third with 27 points each.
Western Illinois was fifth (24), North Dakota State sixth (23), Centenary seventh (17) and IPFW eighth (14) to round out the poll.
NDSU was 22-30 overall and tied for sixth in the league with an 11-16 record last year under head coach Tod Brown, who is beginning his fourth season.
The top returner for the Bison is Zach Wentz, a junior first baseman and right-handed pitcher from Bismarck, N.D. Wentz hit .389 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs last year and earned a spot on the All-Summit League second team as a starting pitcher with a 5-2 record and 4.21 ERA.
NDSU is scheduled to open the season Feb. 18-20 with a three-game series at Arizona. The home opener is scheduled for April 2 against North Dakota and the Summit League schedule begins April 7-9 with a four-game series at Southern Utah.
The top four teams in the regular-season standings will advance to the Summit League tournament May 26-28 at Sioux Falls Stadium in Sioux Falls, S.D., with the winner of the double-elimination bracket earning the league's automatic berth in the NCAA playoffs.
2011 Summit League Baseball Preseason Poll
Team (First-Place Votes) Points
1. Oral Roberts (7) 49
2. South Dakota State (1) 43
3. Oakland 27
Southern Utah 27
5. Western Illinois 24
6. North Dakota State 23
7. Centenary 17
8. IPFW 14
Thursday, February 10, 2011
21 Bemidji State scholar athletes selected for WCHA award
Madison , Wis. -- The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) today announced recipients of its sixth annual WCHA Scholar-Athlete
Award. Student-athletes from Bemidji State University comprised 21 of the 90 recipients in 2010-11.
With 21 student-athletes recognized, BSU not only set the pace for all member institutions, none of its WCHA counterparts received more
than 12 selections.
The prestigious WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award was developed through Association member Faculty Representatives and approved by the
conference membership beginning with the 2005-06 season.
To earn recognition as a WCHA Scholar-Athlete, conference-member student-athletes must have completed at least one year of residency
at their present institution prior to the current academic year and must also have a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for the
previous two semesters or three quarters, or may qualify if his or her overall GPA is at least 3.50 for all terms at his or her present institution.
Annie Bauerfeld** (Sr., F, Woodbury, Minn.) and Eric Cody** (Sr., F, Roseville, Minn.), who are both three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award selections, headline a contingent of six repeat recipients. Bemidji State’s 10 picks was tops among the eight WCHA institutions that make up
the women’s league.
Other BSU players joining Bauerfeld and Cody as 2010-11 WCHA Scholar Athletes are: Molly Arola (So., F, Walker, Minn.); Emily Erickson*(So., F, Coleraine, Minn.); Sadie Lundquist (So., F, Cloquet, Minn.); Alana McElhinney* (Jr., G, Calgary, Alberta); Zuzana Tomcikova (Jr., G,
Bratislava, Slovakia); Montana Vichorek* (Jr., D, Moose Lake, Minn.); Marlee Wheelhouse* (Jr., D, Crookston, Minn.) and Abby Williams(So., F, Alexandria, Minn.).
The Bemidji State men’s team built a culture of excellence in the classroom as members of College Hockey America (CHA) and that tradition
continues in the team’s first season in the WCHA. Eleven members of the team’s 26-man roster were selected as recipients of the 2010-11 award nearly doubling the total of any other Association institution. Ryan Adams (Sr., D, Deloraine, Manitoba) and Emil Billberg (Sr., F,Stockholm, Sweden) represent BSU’s senior class on the list of recipients and are joined by: Jake Areshenko (So., D, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia); Dan Bakala (Jr., G, Calgary, Alberta); Mathieu Dugas (So., G, L’Assomption, Quebec); Darcy Findlay (Jr., F, Bristol, Quebec); Drew Fisher (Jr., F, International Falls, Minn.); Jamie MacQueen (Jr., F, London, Ontario); Aar
Award. Student-athletes from Bemidji State University comprised 21 of the 90 recipients in 2010-11.
With 21 student-athletes recognized, BSU not only set the pace for all member institutions, none of its WCHA counterparts received more
than 12 selections.
The prestigious WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award was developed through Association member Faculty Representatives and approved by the
conference membership beginning with the 2005-06 season.
To earn recognition as a WCHA Scholar-Athlete, conference-member student-athletes must have completed at least one year of residency
at their present institution prior to the current academic year and must also have a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for the
previous two semesters or three quarters, or may qualify if his or her overall GPA is at least 3.50 for all terms at his or her present institution.
Annie Bauerfeld** (Sr., F, Woodbury, Minn.) and Eric Cody** (Sr., F, Roseville, Minn.), who are both three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award selections, headline a contingent of six repeat recipients. Bemidji State’s 10 picks was tops among the eight WCHA institutions that make up
the women’s league.
Other BSU players joining Bauerfeld and Cody as 2010-11 WCHA Scholar Athletes are: Molly Arola (So., F, Walker, Minn.); Emily Erickson*(So., F, Coleraine, Minn.); Sadie Lundquist (So., F, Cloquet, Minn.); Alana McElhinney* (Jr., G, Calgary, Alberta); Zuzana Tomcikova (Jr., G,
Bratislava, Slovakia); Montana Vichorek* (Jr., D, Moose Lake, Minn.); Marlee Wheelhouse* (Jr., D, Crookston, Minn.) and Abby Williams(So., F, Alexandria, Minn.).
The Bemidji State men’s team built a culture of excellence in the classroom as members of College Hockey America (CHA) and that tradition
continues in the team’s first season in the WCHA. Eleven members of the team’s 26-man roster were selected as recipients of the 2010-11 award nearly doubling the total of any other Association institution. Ryan Adams (Sr., D, Deloraine, Manitoba) and Emil Billberg (Sr., F,Stockholm, Sweden) represent BSU’s senior class on the list of recipients and are joined by: Jake Areshenko (So., D, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia); Dan Bakala (Jr., G, Calgary, Alberta); Mathieu Dugas (So., G, L’Assomption, Quebec); Darcy Findlay (Jr., F, Bristol, Quebec); Drew Fisher (Jr., F, International Falls, Minn.); Jamie MacQueen (Jr., F, London, Ontario); Aar
Six UND women's hockey players earn WCHA honors
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Six Fighting Sioux have been named recipients of the 2010-11 Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Scholar-Athlete Award, the most in UND women's hockey history.
UND honorees included Jocelyne Lamoureux (So., Grand Forks, N.D.), Monique Lamoureux-Kolls (So., Grand Forks, N.D.), Mary Loken (So., Roseau, Minn.), Allison Parizek (So., Minot, N.D.), Margot Miller (Jr., West Bloomfield, Mich.) and Jordan Slavin (So., Erie, Colo.).
All six are first-time recipients of the award.
Both Lamoureux and Lamoureux-Kolls are majoring in physical education, exercise science and wellness. Loken is a physical therapy major, Parizek is a pre-nursing major, Miller is a nursing major and Slavin is an elementary education major.
The prestigious WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award was developed through Association member team Faculty Representatives and approved by the conference membership beginning with the 2005-06 season.
To earn recognition as a WCHA Scholar-Athlete, conference-member student-athletes must have completed at least one year of residency at their present institution prior to the current academic
year and must also have a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for the previous two semesters or three quarters, or may qualify if his or her overall GPA is at least 3.50 for all terms at his or her present institution.
UND's women's hockey team has boasted 19 recipients of the WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award since its inception in 2005-06. UND's six recipients this season surpasses the previous team record of five set in 2006-07 and 2007-08.
UND honorees included Jocelyne Lamoureux (So., Grand Forks, N.D.), Monique Lamoureux-Kolls (So., Grand Forks, N.D.), Mary Loken (So., Roseau, Minn.), Allison Parizek (So., Minot, N.D.), Margot Miller (Jr., West Bloomfield, Mich.) and Jordan Slavin (So., Erie, Colo.).
All six are first-time recipients of the award.
Both Lamoureux and Lamoureux-Kolls are majoring in physical education, exercise science and wellness. Loken is a physical therapy major, Parizek is a pre-nursing major, Miller is a nursing major and Slavin is an elementary education major.
The prestigious WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award was developed through Association member team Faculty Representatives and approved by the conference membership beginning with the 2005-06 season.
To earn recognition as a WCHA Scholar-Athlete, conference-member student-athletes must have completed at least one year of residency at their present institution prior to the current academic
year and must also have a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for the previous two semesters or three quarters, or may qualify if his or her overall GPA is at least 3.50 for all terms at his or her present institution.
UND's women's hockey team has boasted 19 recipients of the WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award since its inception in 2005-06. UND's six recipients this season surpasses the previous team record of five set in 2006-07 and 2007-08.
Five UND men's hockey players earn WCHA honors
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senior defenseman Chay Genoway was named a four-time recipient of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Scholar-Athlete Award today, highlighting North Dakota's five recipients of the league's highest academic honor.
UND's other honorees included two-time recipients Brad Eidsness (Jr., Chestermere, Alberta) and Derrick LaPoint (Sr., Eau Claire, Wis.) and first-time recipients Brett Bruneteau (So., Omaha, Neb.) and Tate Maris (So., Denver, Colo.).
Genoway, a native of Morden, Manitoba, is only the second four-time recipient in men's WCHA history, joining Scott McCulloch of Colorado College (2005-09). Genoway is a management major and a three-time All-WCHA Academic selection.
In each of the previous three seasons, Genoway has received UND's Archie Krum Memorial Athletic Scholarship for leadership qualities, high academic standards and athletics excellence. He was named an ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American as a junior in 2008-09.
Eidsness is an entrepreneurship major who was named to the All-WCHA Academic team last season as a sophomore. LaPoint, a geography major, earned his first WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award last season while also earning his second straight All-WCHA Academic team selection.
Bruneteau majors in pre-entrepreneurship and Maris majors in accounting. Maris was an All-WCHA Academic selection last season.
The prestigious WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award was developed through Association member team Faculty Representatives and approved by the conference membership beginning with the 2005-06 season. To earn recognition as a WCHA Scholar-Athlete, conference-member student-athletes must have completed at least one year of residency at their present institution prior to the current academic year and must also have a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for the previous two semesters or three quarters, or may qualify if his or her overall GPA is at least 3.50 for all terms at his or her present institution.
UND's men's hockey team has boasted 19 recipients of the WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award since its inception in 2005-06, including a team-record six in each of the last two seasons.
UND's other honorees included two-time recipients Brad Eidsness (Jr., Chestermere, Alberta) and Derrick LaPoint (Sr., Eau Claire, Wis.) and first-time recipients Brett Bruneteau (So., Omaha, Neb.) and Tate Maris (So., Denver, Colo.).
Genoway, a native of Morden, Manitoba, is only the second four-time recipient in men's WCHA history, joining Scott McCulloch of Colorado College (2005-09). Genoway is a management major and a three-time All-WCHA Academic selection.
In each of the previous three seasons, Genoway has received UND's Archie Krum Memorial Athletic Scholarship for leadership qualities, high academic standards and athletics excellence. He was named an ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American as a junior in 2008-09.
Eidsness is an entrepreneurship major who was named to the All-WCHA Academic team last season as a sophomore. LaPoint, a geography major, earned his first WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award last season while also earning his second straight All-WCHA Academic team selection.
Bruneteau majors in pre-entrepreneurship and Maris majors in accounting. Maris was an All-WCHA Academic selection last season.
The prestigious WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award was developed through Association member team Faculty Representatives and approved by the conference membership beginning with the 2005-06 season. To earn recognition as a WCHA Scholar-Athlete, conference-member student-athletes must have completed at least one year of residency at their present institution prior to the current academic year and must also have a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for the previous two semesters or three quarters, or may qualify if his or her overall GPA is at least 3.50 for all terms at his or her present institution.
UND's men's hockey team has boasted 19 recipients of the WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award since its inception in 2005-06, including a team-record six in each of the last two seasons.
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