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1980-1981
1980-1981 Season
Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth were 17-21-1 in the 1980-81 NCAA season with 22 points, 8th in the WCHA and 20th overall.
1980-1981 Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #30 |  | - | Edina, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| #35 | | - | Burnsville, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| #1 | | - | Minnetonka, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #4 |  | 66 | Courtenay, BC, CAN | - | - | - | |||
| #2 | | 67 | Wayzata, MN, USA | 6'3" | 198 | L | |||
| #3 | | - | Hibbing, MN, USA | - | - | L | |||
| #22 | |  | Minneapolis, MN, USA | 6'0" | 190 | L | |||
| #5 | | - | Fergus Falls, MN, USA | 5'9" | 181 | - | |||
| #7 | | 67 | Grand Rapids, MN, USA | 6'2" | 203 | - | |||
| #20 | | - | Duluth, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| #6 | | - | Langley, BC, CAN | - | - | - | |||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #28 | | - | Chisholm, MN, USA | 5'8" | 161 | - | |||
| #12 | | 66 | Minneapolis, MN, USA | 5'11" | 170 | - | |||
| - | MN, USA | - | - | - | ||||
| #11 | | - | New Brighton, MN, USA | 5'11" | 181 | L | |||
| #21 | | 66 | Duluth, MN, USA | 5'10" | 181 | L | |||
| #17 | | - | Fridley, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| #18 | | 65 | White Bear Lake, MN, USA | 5'10" | 181 | - | |||
| #26 | | 64 | Green Bay, WI, USA | 5'11" | 172 | L | |||
| #14 | | - | Bloomington, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| #19 | | 68 | Kelly Lake, MN, USA | 6'0" | 170 | R | |||
| #24 | | 65 | Babbitt, MN, USA | 6'1" | 174 | L | |||
| #10 | | 64 | Aurora, MN, USA | 5'11" | 181 | L | |||
| #23 | | - | Rochester, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| #15 | | 65 | Oakdale, MN, USA | - | - | - | |||
| #8 | | 65 | Rapid City, SD, USA | 5'9" | 181 | - | |||
| #25 | | - | Thunder Bay, ON, CAN | - | - | L | |||
| #29 | | 66 | Superior, WI, USA | 6'0" | 183 | R | |||
1980-1981 Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Captains
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Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Facts
- Plays in
- NCAA Division I
- Team Colors
- Maroon + Gold
- Town
- Duluth, MN, USA
Map - Founded
- 1930
1980-1981 Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 25 players
- 3 players
- Experience
- Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth: 1 469 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth |  Univ. of Minnesota | - | NCAA | |
 Augustana Univ. | Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | - | NCAA | |
| Augustana Univ. | Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | - | NCAA | |
| Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth |  Long Island Univ. | 4 - 0 | NCAA | |
| Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | Long Island Univ. | 7 - 4 | NCAA |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | joining | Whitaker Rewertz (D) | Hibbing/Chisholm High | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Zach Lansard (F) | Regina Pats | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Logan Lutner (D) | Madison Capitols | ||
| Confirmed | joining | KJ Sauer (F) | Edmonton Oil Kings | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Mack Diggins (F) | Owen Sound Attack | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Joseph Pierce (D) | Fife Flyers | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Peyton Platter (F) | Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks | ||
| Confirmed | leaving |  Daniel Shlaine (F) | Arizona State Univ. |
Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | NCAA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -  |
| 2025-2026 | NCAA | 40 | 21 | 11 | - | 3 | 4 | 130 | 99 | 73 | 1.83 | 4 | Conference Final loss |
| 2024-2025 | NCAA | 36 | 11 | 16 | - | 2 | 4 | 99 | 117 | 41 | 1.14 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
| 2023-2024 | NCAA | 37 | 8 | 16 | - | 4 | 4 | 103 | 125 | 36 | 0.97 | 7 | Conference QF loss |
| 2022-2023 | NCAA | 37 | 16 | 20 | 1 | - | - | 95 | 114 | 33 | 0.89 | 5 | Conference QF loss |
| 2021-2022 | NCAA | 42 | 22 | 16 | 4 | - | - | 109 | 93 | 36 | 0.86 | 4 | Conference Champion |
| 2020-2021 | NCAA | 28 | 15 | 11 | 2 | - | - | 84 | 66 | 43 | 1.54 | 3 | - |
| 2019-2020 | NCAA | 34 | 22 | 10 | 2 | - | - | 114 | 77 | 53 | 1.56 | 2 | - |
| 2018-2019 | NCAA | 42 | 29 | 11 | 2 | - | - | 133 | 79 | 43 | 1.02 | 2 | Champion  |
| 2017-2018 | NCAA | 44 | 25 | 16 | 3 | - | - | 132 | 92 | 39 | 0.89 | 3 | Champion |
| 2016-2017 | NCAA | 42 | 28 | 7 | 7 | - | - | 140 | 95 | 52 | 1.24 | 2 | Final loss |
| 2015-2016 | NCAA | 40 | 19 | 16 | 5 | - | - | 107 | 82 | 37 | 0.93 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2014-2015 | NCAA | 40 | 21 | 16 | 3 | - | - | 115 | 97 | 39 | 0.98 | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2013-2014 | NCAA | 36 | 16 | 16 | 4 | - | - | 104 | 104 | 37 | 1.03 | 4 | - |
| 2012-2013 | NCAA | 38 | 14 | 19 | 5 | - | - | 99 | 109 | 25 | 0.66 | 9 | - |
| 2011-2012 | NCAA | 41 | 25 | 10 | 6 | - | - | 147 | 106 | 37 | 0.9 | 2 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2010-2011 | NCAA | 42 | 26 | 10 | 6 | - | - | 143 | 108 | 35 | 0.83 | 4 | Champion |
| 2009-2010 | NCAA | 40 | 22 | 17 | 1 | - | - | 126 | 109 | 33 | 0.83 | 4 | - |
| 2008-2009 | NCAA | 43 | 22 | 13 | 8 | - | - | 128 | 98 | 27 | 0.63 | 7 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2007-2008 | NCAA | 36 | 13 | 17 | 6 | - | - | 74 | 91 | 23 | 0.64 | 8 | - |
| 2006-2007 | NCAA | 39 | 13 | 21 | 5 | - | - | 103 | 121 | 20 | 0.51 | 9 | - |
| 2005-2006 | NCAA | 40 | 11 | 25 | 4 | - | - | 97 | 148 | 15 | 0.38 | 9 | - |
| 2004-2005 | NCAA | 38 | 15 | 17 | 6 | - | - | 119 | 118 | 26 | 0.68 | 6 | - |
| 2003-2004 | NCAA | 45 | 28 | 13 | 4 | - | - | 185 | 123 | 40 | 0.89 | 2 | Frozen Four |
| 2002-2003 | NCAA | 42 | 22 | 15 | 5 | - | - | 153 | 119 | 32 | 0.76 | 5 | - |
| 2001-2002 | NCAA | 40 | 13 | 24 | 3 | - | - | 119 | 153 | 15 | 0.38 | 9 | - |
| 2000-2001 | NCAA | 39 | 7 | 28 | 4 | - | - | 103 | 166 | 9 | 0.23 | 10 | - |
| 1999-2000 | NCAA | 37 | 15 | 22 | 0 | - | - | 93 | 146 | 20 | 0.54 | 8 | - |
| 1998-1999 | NCAA | 38 | 7 | 27 | 4 | - | - | 100 | 139 | 12 | 0.32 | 9 | - |
| 1997-1998 | NCAA | 40 | 21 | 17 | 2 | - | - | 140 | 130 | 30 | 0.75 | 5 | - |
Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Retired Numbers
Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth Stars And Cult Players
- Keith Christiansen (F)
- Chico Resch (G)
- Ron Busniuk (F)
- Phil Hoene (F)
- Walter Ledingham (F)
- Greg Hubick (D)
- Mark Heaslip (F)
- Pat Boutette (F)
- Dave Langevin (D)
- Rick Heinz (G)
- John Harrington (F)
- Mark Pavelich (F)
- Curt Giles (D)
- Bob Mason (G)
- Jim Johnson (D)
- Tom Kurvers (D)
- Guy Gosselin (D)
- Bill Watson (F)
- Brett Hull (F)
- Norm Maciver (D)
- Dennis Vaske (D)
- Shjon Podein (F)
- Jon Rohloff (D)
- Greg Andrusak (D)
- Derek Plante (F)
- Brett Hauer (D)
- Chris Marinucci (F)
- Rusty Fitzgerald (F)
- Mike Peluso (F)
- Rick Mrozik (F)
- Junior Lessard (F)
- Craig Weller (F)
- Tim Stapleton (F)
- Jason Garrison (D)
- Jay Rosehill (F)
- Mason Raymond (F)
- MacGregor Sharp (F)
- Matt Niskanen (D)
- Alex Stalock (G)
- Evan Oberg (D)
- Mike Connolly (F)
- Jack Connolly (F)
- J.T. Brown (F)
- Dylan Olsen (D)
- Justin Faulk (D)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kobe Roth (F) | 2026-2027 | Tilburg Trappers | Oberliga | 6 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| 2. | Nick Swaney (F) | 2026-2027 | Graz99ers | ICEHL | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| 3. | Scout Truman (F) | 2026-2027 | Briançon | Ligue Magnus | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 4. | Louie Roehl (D) | 2026-2027 | Frederikshavn White Hawks | Metal Ligaen | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 5. | Joseph Pierce (D) | 2026-2027 | Fife Flyers | - | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 6. | Jackson Cates (F) | 2026-2027 | Nürnberg Ice Tigers | DEL | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 7. | Karson Kuhlman (F) | 2026-2027 | Rögle BK | SHL | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 8. | Justin Richards (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Innsbruck | ICEHL | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 9. | Daniel Shlaine (F) | 2026-2027 | Arizona State Univ. | NCAA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 10. | Alex Iafallo (F) | 2026-2027 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 21.15 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 21.96 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 21.83 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dan Lempe (F) | 146 | 79 | 143 | 222 |
| 2. | Derek Plante (F) | 138 | 96 | 123 | 219 |
| 3. | Matt Christensen (F) | 168 | 76 | 143 | 219 |
| 4. | Bill Watson (F) | 108 | 89 | 121 | 210 |
| 5. | Gregg Moore (F) | 154 | 99 | 107 | 206 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thomas Milani (F) | 146 | 100 | 98 | 198 |
| 2. | Gregg Moore (F) | 154 | 99 | 107 | 206 |
| 3. | Derek Plante (F) | 138 | 96 | 123 | 219 |
| 4. | Bill Oleksuk (F) | 156 | 90 | 100 | 190 |
| 5. | Bill Watson (F) | 108 | 89 | 121 | 210 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Norm Maciver (D) | 165 | 39 | 152 | 191 |
| 2. | Tom Kurvers (D) | 164 | 43 | 149 | 192 |
| 3. | Dan Lempe (F) | 146 | 79 | 143 | 222 |
| 4. | Matt Christensen (F) | 168 | 76 | 143 | 219 |
| 5. | Curt Giles (D) | 143 | 36 | 135 | 171 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jim Johnson (D) | 174 | 13 | 83 | 402 |
| 2. | Jeff Parrott (D) | 146 | 8 | 43 | 323 |
| 3. | Greg Andrusak (D) | 143 | 20 | 89 | 315 |
| 4. | Dave Langevin (D) | 142 | 35 | 107 | 303 |
| 5. | Judd Medak (F) | 144 | 30 | 91 | 293 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Anderson (D) | 181 | 3 | 25 | 28 |
| 2. | Louie Roehl (D) | 180 | 7 | 22 | 29 |
| 3. | Kobe Roth (F) | 176 | 54 | 43 | 97 |
| 4. | Quinn Olson (F) | 175 | 27 | 69 | 96 |
| 5. | Jim Johnson (D) | 174 | 13 | 70 | 83 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Harvey Flaman (F) | 63 | 84 | 151 | 2.40 |
| 2. | Bill Watson (F) | 108 | 89 | 210 | 1.94 |
| 3. | Keith Christiansen (F) | 103 | 75 | 196 | 1.90 |
| 4. | Brett Hull (F) | 90 | 84 | 144 | 1.60 |
| 5. | Derek Plante (F) | 138 | 96 | 219 | 1.59 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Watson (F) | 1984-1985 | NCAA | 46 | 49 | 60 | 109 | 2.37 | 48 |
| 2. | Derek Plante (F) | 1992-1993 | NCAA | 37 | 36 | 56 | 92 | 2.49 | 30 |
| 3. | Bill Watson (F) | 1983-1984 | NCAA | 40 | 35 | 51 | 86 | 2.15 | 12 |
| 4. | Brett Hull (F) | 1985-1986 | NCAA | 42 | 52 | 32 | 84 | 2.00 | 46 |
| 5. | Mark Pavelich (F) | 1978-1979 | NCAA | 37 | 31 | 48 | 79 | 2.14 | 52 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brett Hull (F) | 1985-1986 | NCAA | 42 | 52 | 32 | 84 | 2.00 | 46 |
| 2. | Bill Watson (F) | 1984-1985 | NCAA | 46 | 49 | 60 | 109 | 2.37 | 48 |
| 3. | Derek Plante (F) | 1992-1993 | NCAA | 37 | 36 | 56 | 92 | 2.49 | 30 |
| 4. | Bill Watson (F) | 1983-1984 | NCAA | 40 | 35 | 51 | 86 | 2.15 | 12 |
| 5. | Chris Marinucci (F) | 1992-1993 | NCAA | 40 | 35 | 42 | 77 | 1.93 | 52 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bill Watson (F) | 1984-1985 | NCAA | 46 | 49 | 60 | 109 | 2.37 | 48 |
| 2. | Tom Kurvers (D) | 1983-1984 | NCAA | 43 | 18 | 58 | 76 | 1.77 | 46 |
| 3. | Derek Plante (F) | 1992-1993 | NCAA | 37 | 36 | 56 | 92 | 2.49 | 30 |
| 4. | Bill Watson (F) | 1983-1984 | NCAA | 40 | 35 | 51 | 86 | 2.15 | 12 |
| 5. | Norm Maciver (D) | 1985-1986 | NCAA | 42 | 11 | 51 | 62 | 1.48 | 36 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Greg Andrusak (D) | 1991-1992 | NCAA | 36 | 7 | 27 | 34 | 0.94 | 125 |
| 2. | Curtis Doell (D) | 1997-1998 | NCAA | 39 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 0.82 | 120 |
| 3. | Rod Miller (D) | 1993-1994 | NCAA | 38 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0.45 | 119 |
| 4. | Jim Johnson (D) | 1982-1983 | NCAA | 44 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 0.48 | 118 |
| 5. | Jeff Parrott (D) | 1992-1993 | NCAA | 39 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 0.44 | 116 |
