Team Facts
Plays in North American 3 Hockey League Town Rochester, MN, USA Founded 2002

2022-2023 Roster
# N Player A Born Birthplace HT WT S Ctrct
GOALTENDERS
#31 Chris Brown (G) 20 2002 Reading, PA, USA 6'3" 174 L
#30 Taten Cothern (G) 18 2004 Rochester, MN, USA 6'0" 194 L
#1 Lucas Henderson (G) 21 2002 Lansing, MI, USA 5'11" 165 L
Cody Vlasaty (G) 18 2004 MN, USA 5'11" 161 -
DEFENSEMEN
#3 Grant Dardis (D) 19 2004 Mahtomedi, MN, USA 5'8" 165 L
#7 Hunter Demers (D) 19 2003 Fargo, ND, USA 6'0" 185 L
#2 Tyler Huffer (D) 21 2002 Eagle River, AK, USA 5'11" 185 L
#19 Logan Kroyman (D) 20 2002 Deerfield Beach, FL, USA 6'4" 185 R
#26 Dawson McLaughlin (D) 19 2003 Rochester, MN, USA 6'2" 185 R
#29 Gavin Mears (D) 17 2005 Bakersfield, CA, USA 6'4" 218 R
#24 Per Waage (D) 20 2002 Plymouth, MN, USA 6'2" 181 R
FORWARDS
#13 Ryan Berglund (F) 19 2003 Mahtomedi, MN, USA 5'8" 161 R
#8 Max Clark (F) 20 2002 Stockton, CA, USA 5'11" 165 R
#28 Riley Dueber (LW) 19 2003 Prior Lake, MN, USA 5'9" 157 L
#16 Erik Hernborn (C/W) 19 2004 Sollentuna, SWE 6'2" 183 L
#12 Luke Jech (F) 19 2003 Lakeville, MN, USA 5'10" 161 R
#22 Spencer Klotz (C) 19 2003 Northfield, MN, USA 6'1" 179 R
#9 Austin Meers (F) 20 2002 St. Charles, MO, USA 6'0" 165 L
#23 Luke Morrisette (F) 20 2002 Mounds View, MN, USA 6'4" 205 R
#20 Benjamin Oakland (F) 20 2002 Boise, ID, USA 6'2" 185 L
#14 Ruslan Ospanov (F) 19 2004 Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ 6'0" 183 L
#28 Luke Sawicky (F) 18 2004 Osseo, MN, USA 5'10" 161 R
#5 Connor Stoffel (F) 18 2004 Hastings, MN, USA 5'10" 170 R
#11 Ben Tschida (F) 20 2002 Woodbury, MN, USA 6'1" 190 R
#23 Owen Van Tassel (F) 19 2003 MN, USA 5'10" 174 L
#32 Joseph Yoon (F/D) 17 2005 Albert Lea, MN, USA 5'10" 161 R
Position: G: 4, D: 7, F: 15 | Av Age: 19.15 years | Av Ht: 6'0" | Av Wt: 177 lbs | Compare with other teams
Team Staff
Team staff history
Demographics
Nationality
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Nationalities 24 players
1 player
1 player Experience Rochester Grizzlies: 936 GP
Team Captains
Team captaincy history
Arena Information
Arena Name Rochester Recreation Center Location Rochester, MN, USA Capacity Construction Year
Games
Date Home Visiting Score League
2023-03-18T19:30:00-0500 Oregon Tradesmen Rochester Grizzlies 7 - 0 NA3HL
2023-03-17T19:05:00-0500 Rochester Grizzlies Oregon Tradesmen 1 - 4 NA3HL
2023-03-12T17:05:00-0500 Rochester Grizzlies Peoria Mustangs 5 - 1 NA3HL
2023-03-11T18:30:00-0600 Peoria Mustangs Rochester Grizzlies 3 - 0 NA3HL
2023-03-10T19:05:00-0600 Rochester Grizzlies Peoria Mustangs 2 - 0 NA3HL
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Latest Transactions
DATE STATUS PLAYER TEAM SOURCE
08/12/2022
08/12/2022 Confirmed Leaving Jake Laurila (D) Leaving for Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
06/23/2022
06/23/2022 Confirmed Leaving Zach Wiese (G) Leaving for Univ. of Minnesota
04/10/2022
04/10/2022 Confirmed Leaving Noah Roitman (D) Leaving for Concordia Univ. Wisconsin
05/14/2021
05/14/2021 Confirmed Leaving Garrett Smith (F) Leaving for Saint John's Univ.
05/11/2021
05/11/2021 Confirmed Leaving Matthew DeRosa (F) Leaving for Saint John's Univ.
03/09/2021
03/09/2021 Confirmed Leaving Micah Gernander (F) Leaving for Gustavus Adolphus College
03/06/2021
03/06/2021 Confirmed Leaving Peyton Hart (F) Leaving for Univ. of Wisconsin-Stout
02/03/2021
02/03/2021 Confirmed Leaving Joey Fodstad (F) Leaving for Concordia College
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Team History and Standings
Season League GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA TP P/GP Rank Postseason
Minnesota Ice Hawks
1995-1996 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - - -
1996-1997 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - - -
1997-1998 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - - -
1998-1999 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - - -
1999-2000 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - - -
2000-2001 MNJHL 36 12 0 24 - - 130 229 24 0.67 5 Quarterfinal loss
2001-2002 MNJHL 42 11 - 31 - - 122 216 27 0.64 7 Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003 MNJHL 42 15 - 27 - - 163 195 34 0.81 5 Semifinal loss
Rochester Ice Hawks
2003-2004 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - - -
2004-2005 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - 1 Champion
2005-2006 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - 1 Champion
2006-2007 MNJHL - - - - - - - - - - 1 Champion
2007-2008 MNJHL 48 43 - 5 - 0 300 125 86 1.79 1 Champion
2008-2009 MNJHL 48 41 - 7 - 0 330 100 82 1.71 2 Champion
2009-2010 MNJHL 50 41 - 8 - 1 288 138 83 1.66 1 Champion
2010-2011 MNJHL 45 34 0 9 - 2 216 116 70 1.56 2 Final loss
2011-2012 MNJHL 48 35 0 11 - 2 295 145 72 1.50 2 Final loss
2012-2013 MNJHL 50 42 - 5 - 3 338 128 87 1.74 2 Conference SF loss
2013-2014 MNJHL 46 22 - 17 - 7 191 181 51 1.11 5 Conference SF loss
2014-2015 MNJHL 42 35 - 6 - 1 272 89 71 1.69 1 Final loss
2015-2016 NA3HL 47 10 - 36 - 1 123 272 21 0.45 4 Division Semifinal loss
2016-2017 NA3HL 47 10 - 36 - 1 101 250 21 0.45 4 Division Semifinal loss
2017-2018 NA3HL 47 6 - 39 - 1 93 327 13 0.28 5 Did not make playoffs
Rochester Grizzlies
2018-2019 NA3HL 47 31 - 15 - 1 206 134 63 1.34 3 Division Semifinal loss
2019-2020 NA3HL 47 37 - 8 - 2 233 94 76 1.62 1 Playoffs Interrupted
2020-2021 NA3HL 40 34 - 5 - 1 185 63 69 1.73 1 Final loss
2021-2022 NA3HL 47 38 - 6 - 3 207 81 79 1.68 1 Champion
2022-2023 NA3HL 47 33 - 9 - 5 191 107 71 1.51 1 -
Where are they now?
# Player Season Team League GP G A TP PIM
1. Teejay Torgrimson (F) 2022-2023 Sheridan Hawks NA3HL 41 21 24 45 75
2. Alex Dewitz (F) 2022-2023 Jackson Hole Moose BDHL 26 20 18 38 27
3. Max Erstad (F) 2022-2023 Milwaukee Power NA3HL 45 15 23 38 76
4. Dominyk Bogdziul (F) 2022-2023 Nidaros Hockey Norway2 29 10 27 37 30
5. Jarrett Pfeiffer (F) 2022-2023 Waterford Sharks MIHL 13 17 15 32 4
6. Trenton Norris (F) 2022-2023 Helena Bighorns NA3HL 46 10 20 30 20
7. Josh Hoffman (F) 2022-2023 Univ. of Jamestown ACHA II 25 15 14 29 23
8. Thomas Kayner (F) 2022-2023 Liberty Univ. ACHA II 32 8 19 27 32
9. Michael Heitkamp (D) 2022-2023 Waldorf Univ. ACHA 32 8 18 26 66
10. Kristian Ophus (D) 2022-2023 Jackson Hole Moose BDHL 24 7 17 24 28
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Franchise All-Time Points
# Player GP G A TP
1. Trevor Sabo (F) 117 56 96 152
2. Shaun Walters (F) 89 69 73 142
3. Nick Paulson (F) 127 45 92 137
4. Trey McMillen (F) 123 57 75 132
5. Matthew DeRosa (F) 123 71 58 129
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Franchise All-Time Goals
# Player GP G A TP
1. Matthew DeRosa (F) 123 71 58 129
2. Shaun Walters (F) 89 69 73 142
3. Joey Fodstad (F) 122 64 56 120
4. Jake Zarzycki (F) 88 59 58 117
5. Trey McMillen (F) 123 57 75 132
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Franchise All-Time Assists
# Player GP G A TP
1. Trevor Sabo (F) 117 56 96 152
2. Nick Paulson (F) 127 45 92 137
3. Peyton Hart (F) 130 49 78 127
4. Trey McMillen (F) 123 57 75 132
5. Drew Cleereman (F) 86 42 74 116
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Franchise All-Time PIM
# Player GP G TP PIM
1. Josiah Habighorst (F) 80 35 72 304
2. Alex Tarr (F) 60 7 13 290
3. Trey McMillen (F) 123 57 132 278
4. Nick Paulson (F) 127 45 137 244
5. Josh Gresko (D) 80 7 25 224
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Franchise All-Time Games played
# Player GP G A TP
1. Peyton Hart (F) 130 49 78 127
2. Nick Paulson (F) 127 45 92 137
3. Trey McMillen (F) 123 57 75 132
4. Matthew DeRosa (F) 123 71 58 129
5. Joey Fodstad (F) 122 64 56 120
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Franchise All-Time Points per Game
# Player GP G TP PPG
1. Mack Strong (F) 1 0 3 3.00
2. Tyler Beasley (F) 40 27 86 2.15
3. Brad Weichmann (F) 39 35 78 2.00
4. Vinny Billing (F) 5 3 10 2.00
5. Judd Schulz (F) 4 3 8 2.00
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Franchise All-Time Points per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Tyler Groth (F) 2009-2010 MNJHL 48 30 57 87 1.81 32
2. Tyler Beasley (F) 2011-2012 MNJHL 40 27 59 86 2.15 62
3. Rob Turner (F) 2011-2012 MNJHL 47 39 41 80 1.70 27
4. Brad Weichmann (F) 2003-2004 MNJHL 39 35 43 78 2.00 24
5. Shaun Walters (F) 2009-2010 MNJHL 46 38 39 77 1.67 32
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Franchise All-Time Goals per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Vladislav Sorokin (F) 2018-2019 NA3HL 41 41 28 69 1.68 93
2. Jake Zarzycki (F) 2012-2013 MNJHL 42 40 27 67 1.60 54
3. Rob Turner (F) 2011-2012 MNJHL 47 39 41 80 1.70 27
4. Shaun Walters (F) 2009-2010 MNJHL 46 38 39 77 1.67 32
5. Brad Weichmann (F) 2003-2004 MNJHL 39 35 43 78 2.00 24
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Franchise All-Time Assists per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Tyler Beasley (F) 2011-2012 MNJHL 40 27 59 86 2.15 62
2. Tyler Groth (F) 2009-2010 MNJHL 48 30 57 87 1.81 32
3. Brent Kallio (F) 2012-2013 MNJHL 46 28 48 76 1.65 24
4. Chris Spracklen (F) 2005-2006 MNJHL 38 23 46 69 1.82 21
5. Mike Schneider (F) 2004-2005 MNJHL 41 16 44 60 1.46 24
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Franchise All-Time PIM per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Seth Bacon (D) 2018-2019 NA3HL 37 11 24 35 0.95 216
2. Kristian Ophus (D) 2012-2013 MNJHL 32 4 14 18 0.56 176
3. Mat Hall (F) 2005-2006 MNJHL 43 17 21 38 0.88 166
4. Josiah Habighorst (F) 2012-2013 MNJHL 41 17 19 36 0.88 157
5. Alex Tarr (F) 2017-2018 NA3HL 15 1 1 2 0.13 157
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Average Height, Weight, Age per Season
Season Roster Height Weight Age
2022-2023 View roster 6'0" 177 lbs 19.15
2021-2022 View roster 6'0" 182 lbs 19.03
2020-2021 View roster 6'0" 179 lbs 18.74
2019-2020 View roster 5'11" 179 lbs 18.90
2018-2019 View roster 6'0" 184 lbs 18.73
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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent NA3HL Draft Selections
RND # Player Born Birtplace HT WT
2021
1 #8 Brody Michael Schultz (F) 04/19/2003 East Grand Forks, MN, USA 5'8" 165 lbs
2 #60 JD Metz (F/D) 10/24/2002 Mahtomedi, MN, USA 6'2" 194 lbs
3 #74 Keaton Kranz (F) 02/16/2002 Lakeville, MN, USA 6'0" 181 lbs
3 #101 Adam Johnson (F) 05/22/2003 Mahtomedi, MN, USA 6'0" 170 lbs
4 #130 Braeden Holcomb (F) 10/20/2002 Grand Rapids, MN, USA 5'11" 161 lbs
2020
1 #27 Jameson Folden (D) 04/23/2002 Brainerd, MN, USA 6'0" 181 lbs
3 #75 Joey Malugani (F) 05/02/2002 Rochester, MN, USA 5'11" 170 lbs
4 #121 Joshua Nelson (D) 05/05/2002 East Grand Forks, MN, USA 5'11" 161 lbs
2019
1 #24 Devin Hays (F) 07/18/2000 Erie, CO, USA 5'7" 174 lbs
4 #132 Braden Bartoo (F) 11/14/2000 Maple Grove, MN, USA 6'0" 198 lbs
5 #168 Nico Vega (F) 04/23/2001 Edina, MN, USA 5'8" 165 lbs
5 #169 Connor Tartaglione (F) 10/24/2000 Bernardsville, NJ, USA 6'1" 190 lbs
6 #205 Cody Reagle (F) 07/22/2000 Bay City, MI, USA 6'0" 185 lbs
7 #240 Jackson Sabo (F) 12/19/2000 Rosemount, MN, USA 6'3" 190 lbs
7 #241 Nicholas Remissong (F) 05/19/2002 Lake Forest, IL, USA 6'0" 185 lbs
8 #278 Dustin Sorensen (F) 11/02/2000 Rochester, MN, USA 6'2" 165 lbs
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Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
Moved to the Na3HL, from the MnJHL for the 2015/16 season.
Formerly known as Minnesota Ice hawks and Rochester Ice hawks