- Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey
-
Minnesota State Mavericks 
University Minnesota State University, Mankato Conference WCHA Head coach Troy Jutting 11th year, 172–200–53 Arena Verizon Wireless Center
Capacity: 5,280Location Mankato, Minnesota Colors Purple and Gold and Black NCAA Tournament Champions 1980 (DII) NCAA Tournament Appearances 1978 (DII), 1979 (DII), 1980 (DII), 1981 (DII), 1982 (DII), 1983 (DII), 1985 (DIII), 1986 (DIII), 1990 (DIII), 1991 (DIII), 1992 (DIII), 2003 Conference Tournament Champions 2001 Conference Regular Season Champions 1986 (NCHA), 1987 (NCHA), 1991 (NCHA) The Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team is a NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Mavericks compete in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).[1] Their home arena is the Verizon Wireless Center located in downtown Mankato, Minnesota.[2]
Contents
History
The Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team commenced play as a varsity sport in 1969-70.[3] They competed independent of a conference affiliation at the NCAA Division II level from 1969-70 to 1983-84.[3] From 1984-85 to 1991-92, the Mavericks competed at the NCAA Division III level, before returning to the NCAA Division II ranks from 1992-93 to 1995-96.[3] Starting with the 1996-97 season, the Mavericks began competition at the NCAA Division I level. The Mavericks were granted acceptance to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) in 1999-00, and have remained with the conference to the present.[3]
The program saw great success at the Division II level during the 1970s and 1980s.[3] The Mavericks finished as the NCAA Division II national runner-up in 1979, after being defeated by the University of Massachusetts Lowell 6-4 in the final.[4] The Mavericks were awarded the 1980 NCAA Division II National Championship over Elmira College 5-2 in the championship game.[4] In 1991, while competing at the NCAA Division III level, the Mavericks finished as national runner-up following a loss versus the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point 6-2.[4]
They are one of five Minnesota-based universities that compete in the WCHA, the others being Minnesota, Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State, and Bemidji State.
Coaches
As of completion of 2010–11 season[3]
Tenure Coach Years Record Pct. 2000–present Troy Jutting 11 172–200–53 .293 1983–84 Brad Reeves 1 16–14–0 .533 1969–1983
1984–2000Don Brose 30 536–335–79 .606 Totals 3 coaches 42 seasons 724–548–132 .566 Notable alumni
Over 70 former Mavericks have gone on to play professional hockey, including in the NHL and other major professional leagues internationally:[5]
- David Backes
- Ryan Carter
- Tim Jackman
- Jon Kalinski
- Grant Stevenson
- Steve Wagner
Championships
Arena
References
- ^ Augustoviz, Roman (March 13, 2008). "Series against U is big for Mavericks - and for Mankato". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/16662276.html. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
- ^ "Verizon Wireless Center Facilities". Verizon Wireless Center. http://www.verizonwirelesscentermn.com/Convention/Facilities/Page.aspx. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "Minnesota State Men's Hockey Team History". U.S. College Hockey Online. 1996-2010. http://www.uscho.com/stats/history/minnesota-state/mens-hockey/2010-2011/. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ a b c "History". Minnesota State University. http://www.msumavericks.com/sports/2011/3/4/MHOCKEY_0304110345.aspx?id=247. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "Alumni Report". Internet Hockey Database. 2008. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/alumni.php?tmi=6878. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
See also
- Minnesota State Mavericks women's ice hockey
- Minnesota State Mavericks
External links
Categories:- Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey
- College men's ice hockey teams in the United States
- Ice hockey teams in Minnesota
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
