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ST CLOUD STATE HOCKEY UPDATES AND NEWS

*Gravel Gets GWG in USA's Final Game HERE

*Gravel Named to USA World Junior Team HERE

*Huskies Join the "National" HERE

*Huskies Add Jim Fetter to Coaching Staff HERE

*BRET HEDICAN JERSEY RETIREMENT STORY HERE

* SCSU'S Blueprint to a New Arena HERE

* MORE UPDATES HERE

Marty Mjelleli reacts to the first period goal by Gary Houseman

"It was just like the first time I walked into the arena at St. Cloud State. I left high school early, drove up alone and had no idea where I was going. I walked into the Zamboni gate. The whole arena was shut off except one light on the ST-C symbol at center ice. I walked out there alone , and just got the feeling this is home."

Mark Parrish - St. Cloud State Husky 1995-97

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“The atmosphere here is great. I’ve had friends playing on other teams who have told me that this is their favorite place to come play just because of our student section and how crazy they are. In the big games, you can’t even hear yourself think. It’s an unbelievable place to play and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Justin Fletcher - St. Cloud State Husky 2003-07

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“Then you see the atmosphere at the games, and it just blows you away. People here are just dying for a championship. They’re behind the team in every way, and it’s really a leg up for recruiting. You go out there and see a packed house every night and a rowdy student section, and for me it was a no-brainer to choose St. Cloud.”

Marty Mjelleli - St. Cloud State Husky 2004-2008

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" Once I heard St. Cloud State had interest I wanted to be here. I heard a lot about it growing up and it's just a great place to play. I can't imagine too many schools would be able to beat it."

Garret Raboin - St. Cloud State Husky 2005-2009

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JLG ARCHITECTS SELECTED FOR ST. CLOUD STATE HOCKEY, EVENTS CENTER PROJECT

JLG Architects of Alexandria and Minneapolis, Minn., and Grand Forks and Fargo, N.D., has been selected as the architect for St. Cloud State University 's planned National Hockey and Event Center addition and renovation project slated to start in 2011. JLG will work with Hagemeister Mack Architects of St. Cloud in providing the architectural services for the project estimated to cost $29.3 million. MORE HERE

"It was an unbeleivable experience. People in Minnesota love their hockey and obviously they are great people too. (St. Cloud State University) was just a great four years. I got a degree there and it was an unbelievable place to play college hockey. A great atmosphere every night."

Konrad Reeder - St. Cloud State Husky 2002-2006

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"For myself, the college route was the better route to develop my overall game and also get stronger. (St. Cloud State University) just seemed like the right fit for me with the conditioing program and an Olympic sheet of ice to build my skating skills. But, the environment was also a huge part. I liked that small town feel and they had that at St. Cloud. Hockey is everything there and the fans were so passionate."

Ryan Malone - St. Cloud State Husky 1999 - 2004

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MOTZKO SIGNS SIX YEAR CONTRACT

The future of the SCSU men's hockey coaching staff became that much clearer when it was announced on June 2, 2009 that Bob Motzko agreed to a six-year deal that will put him under contract through the 2014-15 season. Motzko, only the second coach in the D-I programs history has compiled a 81-58-19 overall record in four years including three WCHA Final Five appearances and two NCAA appearances. He was named WCHA Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007. "St. Cloud State University is delighted to have Bob (Motzko) signed up for the next six years as the head coach of our men's hockey program," Athletic Director Morris Kurtz said. "He has built on the foundation established by Craig Dahl and we are pleased with his teams' athletic and academic accomplishments over the past four seasons."

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David Eddy watches as he deflects a puck into the net on Saturday vs the UMD Bulldogsm(CIC PHOTO PROUT)

2011-12 Husky Hockey leadership begins with senior Drew LeBlanc (Hermantown, MN) Junior Ben Hanowski ( Little Falls, MN -left ) and junor Mike Lee (Roseau, MN - right)

HUSKIES TO FACE THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ON JAN. 27/28

Sat:: SCSU vs UMN 7:07 PM CT (FRI)

Sun: SCSU vs UMN 7:07 PM CT (SAT)

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The Huskies celebrate Cam Reid's first period goal (CIC Poto Prout)

CIC BUS TRIP TO MARIUCCI ARENA - FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

The Center Ice Club is offering a bus trip to Mariucci to see the Huskies battle the Gophers on Friday, January 27. The bus will depart at 4:00 from the Halenbeck Hall parking lot and return immediately following the game. The package includes tickets and transportation. We have 45 seats available. Cost is $50 for CIC members and $55 for non-CIC members. EMAIL the CIC if you wish to reserve a seat.

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HUSKIES SHUT OUT 10-0 IN GRAND FORKS BY UND

Grand Forks, N. D.- It was all North Dakota Friday night at Ralph Engelstad Arena as they take down the Huskies by a final of 10-0.

Jocelyn and Monique Lamoureaux combined for 5 goals and 9 points in the

win. UND netted 3 goals in period one, 4 goals in period 2 and added another

3 in the final period.

Julie Friend and Taylor VanDennakker split time in goal with each

surrendering 5 goals.

St. Cloud State was out shot 30-16 during the game. UND was 2-5 on the

power play while SCSU was 0-5.

The loss snaps a three game winning streak by the Huskies. They will attempt to start a new streak and earn a series split when the two squads square off again Saturday night at 7:07 PM.

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SCSU DEFEATS #17 NORTH DAKOTA 3-1 ON FRIDAY AT THE NHC

St. Cloud, Minn. - The St. Cloud State University men's hockey team (10-11-4, 7-7-3 WCHA) rallied with a pair of second period goals to score a 3-1 victory over #17 North Dakota before a packed house at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minn. on Friday, Jan. 20.

Down 1-0 heading into the second period,

sophomore forward Cory Thorson and

freshman defender Jarrod Rabey tallied

goals to lift the Huskies to victory. An empty

net goal by senior Jared Festler provided

some late insurance for the victorious Huskies.

In the first period, UND gained a 1-0 lead at

16:58 with a goal by Carter Rowney. The

door was then closed for North Dakota as

SCSU rookie netminder Ryan Farahger

finished the game with an impresive 41

saves and gained the number one star of

the game honors.

Thorson tied the game at 3:55 of the second period as he tipped in a shot by freshman defender Andrew Prochno. Sophomore forward Nic Dowd added the second assist on the play, which made it 1-1. This was Thorson's sixth goal of the season, while it was assist number 14 for Prochno. Rabey coined the game winner at 9:24 with a shot from atop the right circle that beat UND goalie Brad Eidsness. Junior defender Taylor Johnson and senior Ben Hanowski provided the assists on Rabey's goal. The goal was Rabey's third of the season, while Hanowski also posted his 14th assist of the season on the play.

To finish the game, Festler netted an empty net goal after gaining control of the puck near center ice. A few strides later he found the back of the net with his 11th goal of the season. Hanowski and Prochno both marked assists on the play. The play provided Hanowski and Prochno with their team-leading 15th assists of the season on the play.

Faragher's numbers were stellar on the night with 13 saves in the first period and 18 saves in the final period of play to lift the Huskies to their 10th win of the year.In the contest, UND outshot the Huskies 42-30 and both squads were 0-of-3 on the power play in the game.

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Jared Festler is congratulated on his third period empty net goal (CIC Photo Prout)

SCSU SHUT OUT AGAIN AS THEY DROP SATURDAY'S GAME 9-0

Grand Forks, N. D.- St. Cloud State fell to sixth-ranked North Dakota Saturday night at Ralph Engelstad Arena by a final score of 9-0. The loss makes it a clean sweep of the Huskies this season for UND.

North Dakota came out firing, getting four goals in the first period.

They were held to one goal in the second but added four more in the

third. Leading UND was junior Jocelyn Lamoureux who had a hat

trick and an assist, while her twin sister Monique Lamoureux-Kolls,

who had a hat trick herself in Friday night’s game, had four assists.

Senior Monique Weber chipped in with a goal and three assists.

The Huskies were out shot 46-27 on the night. Freshman goaltender

Julie Friend played the first period and made seven saves. Senior

Tayler VanDenakker played the final two periods in net for the

Huskies making 32 saves.

SCSU (5-19-2, 4-16 WCHA) will be at home next weekend taking on Minnesota-Duluth at the National Hockey Center. BOX SCORE GRAND FORKS HERALD STORY

HUSKIES EDGED 3-2 IN SATURDAY REMATCH WITH UND AT THE NHC

St. Cloud, Minn. – The St. Cloud State University men’s hockey team suffered a tough 3-2 loss to #17 North Dakota at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, MInn. on Jan. 21. The loss moves SCSU’s record to 10-12-4, 7-8-3 WCHA, while North Dakota improved its record to 13-10-2, 9-9-0 WCHA.

The results of the weekend in WCHA play moved the Huskies into a tie for seventh place along with Michigan Tech (17 points each), while North Dakota moved into sixth place with 18 points on the season.

In an entertaining contest at the NHC, North Dakota gained an early 1-0 lead in the first period with a goal by Corban Knight at 1:57. Assists on UND’s goal were added by Danny Kristo and Brock Nelson.

The Huskies wasted little time in evening

the score at 1-1 when freshman blueliner

Andrew Prochno scored his fourth goal of

the season at 2:50 of the first. Sophomore

Nic Dowd and junior forward David Eddy

both posted assists on the play.

To close out the first period scoring, UND’s

Knight added his second goal of the game

at 6:07. Joe Gleason and Dillon Simpson

carded assists on the goal for UND.

In the second period, North Dakota scored

the eventual game winner at 2:50 with a

goal by Nelson as Knight and Kristo

provided the assists on the play.

The Huskies rallied in the second period with a

goal by Eddy at 14:14. Senior forward Jared

Festler notched his ninth assist of the season

on the goal with a nice set up pass to Eddy in

the slot. Prochno provided the second assist

on the play, which was his team-leading 16th

assist of the 2011-12 season. The goal was

Eddy’s sixth of the campaign.

Late in the third period, SCSU went on the

power play and pulled freshman goalie Ryan

Faragher to gain the extra attacker. In the final

minute of play it appeared that SCSU may have

tied the game but upon further review of the replay, it was determined the puck was kicked into the net and the goal was waved off. UND went on to gain the victory as they outshot the Huskies 36-30 in the contest.

Faragher and UND goalie Aaron Dell provided highlight reel material throughout the game with several key saves at both ends of the rink. Faragher notched 33 saves on the night for the Huskies, while Dell had 28 saves in the game. On the weekend, Faragher was impressive against UND with a total of 74 saves in the two games.Both teams were in top form on the penalty kill over the weekend. On Jan. 21, the Huskies went 1-of-1 on the penalty kill and UND was 4-of-4. In the two games combined neither team was able to convert on the power play as SCSU was 4-of-4 on the penalty kill and UND was 7-of-7.

The Huskies will continue the WCHA season with a home-home series against rival Minnesota. On Jan. 27, the Huskies will travel to Minnesota for a 7:07 p.m. start and on Jan. 28, Minnesota will travel up I-94 for a 7:07 p.m. game at the National Hockey Center. Tickets are still available for the game at St. Cloud State on Jan. 28.

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The Huskies Cory Thorson attacks the net on Saturday vs UND (CIC Photo Prout)

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