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Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings men's ice hockey

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Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings men's ice hockey
Current season
Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings athletic logo
UniversityAugustana University
ConferenceCCHA
First season2023–24
Head coachGarrett Raboin
2nd season, 12–18–4 (.412)
Assistant coaches
ArenaMidco Arena[1]
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
ColorsNavy 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

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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

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All-time coaching records

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As of the completion of 2023–24 season

Tenure Coach Years Record Pct.
2023–Present Garrett Raboin 1 12–18–4 .412
Totals 1 coach 1 season 12–18–4 .412

Current roster

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As of July 30, 2024.[8]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 Minnesota Christian Manz Freshman G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2004-01-13 Blaine, Minnesota Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
4 Minnesota Carter Theissen Freshman D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2003-07-10 Plymouth, Minnesota Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL)
5 Michigan Easton Young Freshman D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2003-07-25 Grand Rapids, Michigan Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL)
7 Ontario Evan McIntyre Senior D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 2000-10-17 Oakville, Ontario Ohio State (Big Ten)
8 Minnesota Ben Troumbly Junior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 2001-11-21 Bovey, Minnesota Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
9 Minnesota Hayden Hennen Sophomore D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2002-08-13 Hallock, Minnesota Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL)
10 Minnesota Joey DelGreco Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 2003-11-25 Plymouth, Minnesota Chicago Steel (USHL)
11 Minnesota Tyler Hennen Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 2004-08-31 Hallock, Minnesota Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL)
12 Minnesota Hunter Bischoff Sophomore F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 182 lb (83 kg) 2003-03-24 Cohasset, Minnesota Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
13 North Dakota 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 Minnesota Payton Matsui Senior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 2000-04-15 Lakeville, Minnesota Alaska (NCAA)
15 Minnesota Luke Mobley Senior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1999-11-25 St. Louis Park, Minnesota Clarkson (ECAC)
19 Minnesota Will Svenddal Junior D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-10-12 Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnesota Magicians (NAHL)
20 Finland Uula Ruikka Senior D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 2000-05-28 Oulu, Finland Providence (HEA)
21 Minnesota Quinn Rudrud Junior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-08-18 Farmington, Minnesota Alaska (NCAA)
22 Minnesota Brady Ziemer Senior D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2000-05-24 Carver, Minnesota St. Cloud State (NCHC)
23 Sweden Simon Falk Senior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2000-01-20 Västerås, Sweden Alaska (NCAA)
24 Manitoba Colton Friesen Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2001-12-09 Winnipeg, Manitoba Wisconsin–Superior (WIAC)
26 Alberta Callum Gau Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2002-06-19 Camrose, Alberta Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
27 Michigan Garett Drotts Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 2003-11-21 Grand Rapids, Michigan Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
29 Wyoming Kayden Hargraves Sophomore G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2002-02-25 Cheyenne, Wyoming Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
32 British Columbia Josh Kotai Sophomore G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2003-03-13 Abbotsford, British Columbia Battlefords North Stars (SJHL)
72 Alberta Brett Meerman Sophomore F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 177 lb (80 kg) 2002-02-04 Blackfalds, Alberta Blackfalds Bulldogs (AJHL)
81 California Owen Bohn Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2002-02-12 Morgan Hill, California Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL)
84 Missouri 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 Slovenia Nace Langus Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2004-12-05 Jesenice, Slovenia IK Oskarshamn J20 (J20 Nationell)
96 Minnesota Owen Baumgartner Sophomore D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-07-01 Owatonna, Minnesota Air Force (NAHL)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Renderings of Midco Arena Released to Public for First Time" (Press release). Augustana Vikings. February 21, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Augustana officially announces men's Division I hockey program, new rink with groundbreaking ceremony". USCHO.com. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Hockey, Lets Play (2024-01-31). "Augustana University's Midco Arena Celebrates Grand Opening". Lets Play Hockey. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  6. ^ "Garrett Raboin Named First Augustana Hockey Head Coach". Augustana University. April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "CCHA Grants Membership to Augustana University" (Press release). Central Collegiate Hockey Association. May 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "2024–25 Men's Hockey Roster". Augustana Vikings. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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