| Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings men's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
 Current season | |
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| University | Augustana University |
| Conference | CCHA |
| First season | 2023–24 |
| Head coach | Garrett Raboin 2nd season, 12–18–4 (.412) |
| Assistant coaches |
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| Arena | Midco Arena [1] Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Colors | Navy and Gold |
The Augustana Vikings men's ice hockey is a NCAA Division I ice hockey team that began play in the fall of 2023. [2]
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 26th, 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]
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 |
As of July 20, 2023. [8]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  | Anthony Stark | Graduate | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 1999-04-09 | New York, New York | Colgate ( ECAC ) | — |
| 6 |  | Ethan Perrault | Freshman | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2003-01-26 | Tipp City, Ohio | Johnstown ( NAHL ) | — |
| 7 |  | Evan McIntyre | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2000-10-17 | Oakville, Ontario | Ohio State ( Big Ten ) | — |
| 8 |  | Ben Troumbly | Sophomore | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2001-11-21 | Bovey, Minnesota | Bismarck ( NAHL ) | — |
| 9 | | Hayden Hennen | Freshman | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-08-13 | Hallock, Minnesota | Anchorage ( NAHL ) | — |
| 10 | | Arnaud Vachon | Graduate | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 1998-05-13 | Ajax, Ontario | Colgate ( ECAC ) | — |
| 12 | | Hunter Bischoff | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 182 lb (83 kg) | 2003-03-24 | Cohasset, Minnesota | Youngstown ( USHL ) | — |
| 13 |  | Will Howard | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2002-07-30 | Grand Forks, North Dakota | New Mexico ( NAHL ) | — |
| 15 | | Luke Mobley | Junior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 1999-11-25 | St. Louis Park, Minnesota | Clarkson ( ECAC ) | — |
| 17 |  | Ryan Naumovski | Graduate | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 1999-07-28 | Shelby Township, Michigan | Niagara ( AHA ) | — |
| 19 | | Will Svenddal | Sophomore | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2001-10-12 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Minnesota ( NAHL ) | — |
| 20 |  | Uula Ruikka | Junior | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 2000-05-28 | Oulu, Finland | Providence ( HEA ) | — |
| 21 | | Quinn Rudrud | Sophomore | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-08-18 | Farmington, Minnesota | Alaska (NCAA) | — |
| 22 | | Brady Ziemer | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2000-05-24 | Carver, Minnesota | St. Cloud State ( NCHC ) | — |
| 23 |  | Simon Falk | Junior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2000-01-20 | Västerås, Sweden | Alaska (NCAA) | — |
| 24 |  | Colton Friesen | Sophomore | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-12-09 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Wisconsin–Superior (WIAC) | — |
| 25 |  | Brian Silver | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2000-11-06 | Lake Bluff, Illinois | Miami ( NCHC ) | — |
| 26 |  | Callum Gau | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2002-06-19 | Camrose, Alberta | Camrose ( AJHL ) | — |
| 27 | | Chase Brand | Graduate | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 1999-02-25 | Park Rapids, Minnesota | St. Cloud State ( NCHC ) | — |
| 28 | | Shay Donovan | Graduate | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 1998-05-26 | Duluth, Minnesota | Wisconsin ( Big Ten ) | — |
| 29 |  | Kayden Hargraves | Freshman | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-02-25 | Cheyenne, Wyoming | Fairbanks ( NAHL ) | — |
| 32 |  | Josh Kotai | Freshman | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2003-03-13 | Abbotsford, British Columbia | Battlefords ( SJHL ) | — |
| 40 |  | Zack Rose | Senior | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1999-07-03 | Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador | Bowling Green ( CCHA ) | — |
| 72 | | Brett Meerman | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | 2002-02-04 | Blackfalds, Alberta | Blackfalds ( AJHL ) | — |
| 81 |  | Owen Bohn | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2002-02-12 | Morgan Hill, California | Victoria ( BCHL ) | — |
| 84 |  | Jeff Hutchinson | Freshman | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2002-05-02 | St. Louis, Missouri | New Mexico ( NAHL ) | — |
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