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2024–25 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season

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2024–25 Michigan Tech Huskies
men's ice hockey season
ConferenceCCHA
Home iceMacInnes Student Ice Arena
Record
Coaches and captains
Head coachJoe Shawhan
Assistant coachesTyler Shelast
Jordy Murray
Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey seasons
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The 2024–25 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season will be the 104th season of play for the program and 7th in the CCHA. The Huskies will represent Michigan Technological University in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, play their home games at MacInnes Student Ice Arena and be coached by Joe Shawhan in his 8th season.

Season

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Departures

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Player Position Nationality Cause
Tyrone Bronte Forward  Australia Graduation (signed with KHL Sisak)
Arvid Caderoth Forward  Sweden Graduation (signed with Fort Wayne Komets)
Lachlan Getz Defenseman  United States Transferred to Holy Cross
Kyle Kukkonen Forward  United States Transferred to Wisconsin
Cameron Moger Defenseman  Canada Signed professional contract (Munkedals BK)
Michael Morelli Goaltender  United States Left program (retired)
Rylan Mosley Forward  Canada Graduate transfer to Wisconsin
Evan Orr Defenseman  United States Transferred to Stonehill
Blake Pietila Goaltender  United States Graduation (signed with Kalmar HC)
Jed Pietila Defenseman  United States Graduation (signed with Toledo Walleye)
Logan Pietila Forward  United States Graduation (signed with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)
Kash Rasmussen Forward  Canada Transferred to Canisius
Levi Stauber Forward  United States Left program (retired)
Austen Swankler Forward  United States Signed professional contract (Fort Wayne Komets)

Recruiting

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Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Owen Baker Forward  United States 20 Howell, MI; transfer from Michigan State
Rylan Brown Defenseman  Canada 19 Sherwood Park, AB
Quinn Disher Forward  Canada 21 Fort St. John, BC
Philip Fankl Forward  Sweden 20 Stockholm, SWE
Viktor Hurtig Defenseman  Sweden 22 Falun, SWE; transfer from Michigan State; selected 164th overall in 2021
Elias Jansson Forward  Finland 19 Oulu, FIN
Bryant Lee Goaltender  United States 18 Houghton, MI
Tom Leppä Forward  Finland 19 Kauniainen, FIN
Ryder Matter Forward  Canada 20 Beaumont, AB
Tyler Miller Defenseman  Canada 20 Medicine Hat, AB
Logan Morrell Forward  United States 21 Mesa, AZ
Derek Mullahy Goaltender  United States 23 Scituate, MA; graduate transfer from Harvard
Stiven Sardarian Forward  Russia 21 St. Petersburg, RUS; transfer from New Hampshire; selected 88th overall in 2021

Roster

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As of August 26, 2024.[1]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
2 Finland Tom Leppä Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2005-07-31 Kauniainen, Finland Fargo Force (USHL)
3 Alberta Rylan Brown Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 161 lb (73 kg) 2005-01-23 Sherwood Park, Alberta Okotoks Oilers (BCHL)
4 Minnesota Henry Bartle Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2003-06-03 Blaine, Minnesota Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
6 Russia Stiven Sardarian Junior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2003-02-07 Saint Petersburg, Russia New Hampshire (HEA) BUF, 88th overall 2021
7 Finland Kasper Vähärautio Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2002-10-02 Helsinki, Finland Jokerit U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
8 Tennessee Trevor Russell Senior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 2000-02-02 Old Hickory, Tennessee Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
9 Arizona Logan Morrell Freshman F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 2003-08-02 Mesa, Arizona Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
10 Finland Elias Jansson Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2005-04-13 Oulu, Finland Oulun Kärpät J20 (U20 SM-sarja)
11 Michigan Owen Baker Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-01-29 Howell, Michigan Michigan State (Big Ten)
12 Sweden Philip Fankl Freshman F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 203 lb (92 kg) 2004-09-19 Stockholm, Sweden Leksands IF J20 (J20 Nationell)
13 Alberta Tyler Miller Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 176 lb (80 kg) 2004-09-16 Medicine Hat, Alberta Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
14 Finland Max Koskipirtti Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2004-08-16 Espoo, Finland Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
15 British Columbia Matthew Campbell Junior D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2003-03-04 North Vancouver, British Columbia Quinnipiac (ECAC)
16 Manitoba Isaac Gordon Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2004-01-29 Landmark, Manitoba Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
17 Michigan Chase Pietila Sophomore D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 2004-03-03 Howell, Michigan Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) PIT, 111th overall 2024
18 Michigan Alex Nordstrom Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2000-11-15 Atlantic Mine, Michigan Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
19 Minnesota Nick Williams Sophomore D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 177 lb (80 kg) 2002-09-21 Edina, Minnesota Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
20 Alberta Ryder Matter Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-09-15 Beaumont, Alberta Spruce Grove Saints (BCHL)
21 Wisconsin Blais Richartz Graduate F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-06-23 Menomonie, Wisconsin Lincoln Stars (USHL)
22 Sweden Marcus Pedersen Senior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2001-05-25 Stockholm, Sweden Malmö Redhawks J20 (J20 Nationell)
23 Minnesota Trevor Kukkonen Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2001-02-01 Maple Grove, Minnesota Minnesota Magicians (NAHL)
24 Florida Oliver Bezick Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-06-12 Delray Beach, Florida Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL)
26 Sweden Viktor Hurtig Junior D 6' 6" (1.98 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 2002-04-28 Avesta, Sweden Michigan State (Big Ten) NJD, 164th overall 2021
27 Finland Lauri Raiman Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2004-01-27 Vantaa, Finland Lahti Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
28 British Columbia Quinn Disher Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2003-06-23 Fort St. John, British Columbia Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL)
29 Northwest Territories Jack Works Senior (RS) F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-05-23 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Denver (NCHC)
30 Finland Max Väyrynen Junior G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2002-06-18 Espoo, Finland Porin Ässät U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
31 Michigan Bryant Lee Freshman G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Houghton, Michigan Houghton High School (MHSAA)
35 Massachusetts Derek Mullahy Senior (RS) G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-03-20 Scituate, Massachusetts Harvard (ECAC)

Standings

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Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OTW OTL SW PCT ^ GF GA GP W L T GF GA
Augustana
Bemidji State
Bowling Green
Ferris State
Lake Superior State
Michigan Tech
Minnesota State
Northern Michigan
St. Thomas
Championship: March 20, 2024
† indicates conference regular season champion (MacNaughton Cup)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Mason Cup)
^ Because Augustana is playing a transition schedule of 16 games against conference opponents, point percentage is used to determine conference position
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll

Schedule and results

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Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Decision Result Attendance Record
Exhibition
October 5 6:07 pm Northern Michigan* MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Exhibition, Rivalry) Midco Sports+       
Regular Season
October 11 7:07 pm Alaska* MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
October 12 6:07 pm Alaska* MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
October 25 7:07 pm Clarkson* MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
October 26 6:07 pm Clarkson* MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 1 7:07 pm at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan (Rivalry) Midco Sports+       
November 2 6:07 pm Northern Michigan MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Rivalry) Midco Sports+       
November 8 7:07 pm at Ferris State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 9 6:07 pm at Ferris State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 22 7:07 pm Minnesota State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 23 6:07 pm Minnesota State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 29 7:07 pm at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, Ohio Midco Sports+       
November 30 7:07 pm at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, Ohio Midco Sports+       
December 6 7:07 pm St. Thomas MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
December 7 6:07 pm St. Thomas MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
December 13 8:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
December 14 7:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
Great Lakes Invitational
December 29 3:37 pm vs. Western Michigan* Van Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Invitational Semifinal) Midco Sports+       
December 30 TBD vs. Michigan State / Northern Michigan* Van Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Invitational) Midco Sports+       
Coachella Valley Cactus Cup
January 3 6:30 pm vs. Massachusetts Lowell* Acrisure ArenaThousand Palms, California (Cactus Cup Semifinal)         
January 4 TBD vs. Holy Cross / Omaha* Acrisure ArenaThousand Palms, California (Cactus Cup)         
January 10 7:07 pm Lake Superior State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
January 11 6:07 pm Lake Superior State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
January 17 8:07 pm at Minnesota State Mayo Clinic Health System Event CenterMankato, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
January 18 7:07 pm at Minnesota State Mayo Clinic Health System Event CenterMankato, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
January 24 7:07 pm Northern Michigan MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Rivalry) Midco Sports+       
January 25 6:07 pm at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan (Rivalry) Midco Sports+       
February 7 7:07 pm Bemidji State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 8 6:07 pm Bemidji State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 14 8:07 pm at Augustana Midco ArenaSioux Falls, South Dakota Midco Sports+       
February 15 7:07 pm at Augustana Midco ArenaSioux Falls, South Dakota Midco Sports+       
February 21 7:07 pm Ferris State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 22 6:07 pm Ferris State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 28 8:07 pm at St. Thomas St. Thomas Ice ArenaMendota Heights, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
March 1 7:07 pm at St. Thomas St. Thomas Ice ArenaMendota Heights, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
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Scoring statistics

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Rankings

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Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 (Final)
USCHO.com
USA Hockey

References

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  1. ^ "2024-25 Hockey Roster". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024-25 Hockey Schedule". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved August 31, 2023.