What league does Univ. of Minnesota play in?

Univ. of Minnesota play in the NCAA.

Where is Univ. of Minnesota based?

Univ. of Minnesota is based in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Univ. of Minnesota?

The head coach of Univ. of Minnesota is Glen Sonmor.

Who is the captain of Univ. of Minnesota?

The captain of Univ. of Minnesota is Jack Thoemke.

What arena does Univ. of Minnesota play in?

Univ. of Minnesota play their home games at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

What are the team colors of Univ. of Minnesota?

The team colors of Univ. of Minnesota are Maroon + Gold.

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1971-1972 Season

Univ. of Minnesota were 7-17 in the 1971-72 NCAA season with 14 points, 10th in the WCHA and 23rd overall.

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1971-1972 Univ. of Minnesota Roster

Univ. of Minnesota — 1971-1972 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Dennis Erickson (G)	-		Duluth, MN, USA	5'7"	165	-
	#27	Douglas Hastings (G)	-		Edina, MN, USA	5'9"	165	-
	#1	Brad Shelstad (G)	74	1952	Minneapolis, MN, USA	6'3"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#19	Les Auge (D)		1953	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#3	Bill Butters (D)	75	1951	White Bear Lake, MN, USA	5'10"	185	R
	#12	Doug Falls (D)	74	1952	Minneapolis, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#4	John Perpich (D)	-		Hibbing, MN, USA	6'0"	185	-
	#21	Dixon Shelstad (D)	-		Minneapolis, MN, USA	6'3"	194	-
	#5	Jack Thoemke (D)"C"	-		Roseville, MN, USA	6'1"	201	-
		John Thomas (D)	-			-	-	-
FORWARDS
	#9	Peter Anderson (RW)	-		Excelsior, MN, USA	5'9"	181	-
	#12	Mike Antonovich (C)	74	1951	Calumet, MN, USA	5'8"	165	L
	#16	Dean Blais (C/LW)	75	1951	International Falls, MN, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#19	Bart Buetow (LW)	-		St. Paul, MN, USA	-	-	-
	#2	Brad Buetow (LW)	75	1950	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'3"	201	-
	#10	Bruce Carlson (LW)	74	1952	Edina, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#24	Tim Carlson (C)	-		Edina, MN, USA	6'1"	185	-
	#17	Calvin Cossalter (C)	-		Eveleth, MN, USA	6'0"	174	-
	#20	Thomas Dahlheim (RW)	-		Bloomington, MN, USA	6'0"	185	-
	#11	Jim Gambucci (C)	-		Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'9"	170	-
	#20	John Harris (C)	-		Roseau, MN, USA	6'0"	174	-
	#22	Rob Harris (F)	72	1953	Roseau, MN, USA	6'0"	181	-
	#14	John Matschke (RW/C)	-		White Bear Lake, MN, USA	5'11"	174	-
		Ron Morgan (LW)	75	1951	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#8	Douglas Peltier (RW)	76	1950	St. Paul, MN, USA	-	-	R
	#7	Mike Polich (C)	73	1952	Hibbing, MN, USA	5'8"	170	L
	#23	Tim Schroeder (RW/D)	-		East Grand Forks, MN, USA	-	-	-
Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 16Av Age: 20.17 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

1971-1972 Univ. of Minnesota Staff

Head CoachGlen Sonmor
Head CoachKen Yackel
Asst. CoachTom Saterdalen

Team Staff History

1971-1972 Univ. of Minnesota Captains

"C"

Jack Thoemke

Team Captaincy History

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1971-1972 Univ. of Minnesota Demographics

Univ. of Minnesota Facts

Plays in: NCAA Division I
Team Colors: Maroon + Gold
Town: Minneapolis, MN, USA Map
Founded: -

1971-1972 Univ. of Minnesota Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
1 player

Experience

Univ. of Minnesota: 961 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Mariucci Arena
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Capacity: 10 000
Construction Year: 1993
Secondary Arena: Williams Arena

Univ. of Minnesota Games

Univ. of Minnesota — 1971-1972 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/23/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Univ. of Minnesota	Univ. of North Dakota	-	NCAA
10/17/2026 11:07 PM UTC	Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth	Univ. of Minnesota	-	NCAA
10/17/2026 12:07 AM UTC	Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth	Univ. of Minnesota	-	NCAA
10/04/2026 07:07 PM UTC	Michigan Tech	Univ. of Minnesota	3 - 1	NCAA
10/03/2026 08:07 PM UTC	Michigan Tech	Univ. of Minnesota	3 - 2	NCAA

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Latest Transactions

Univ. of Minnesota — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Bode Laylin (D)	Everett Silvertips	Details
08/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Airey (G)	San Jose Sharks	Details
08/13/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Cal Thomas (D)	Tucson Roadrunners	Details
08/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Joey Cullen (F)	U.S. National U17 Team	Details
08/01/2026	Confirmed	joining	Nash Roed (F)	White Bear Lake High	Details
08/01/2026	Confirmed	joining	Henry Meier (F)	Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA	Details
06/29/2026	Confirmed	joining	Brayden Willis (F)	U.S. National U17 Team	Details
06/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Freddie Schneider (F)	U.S. National U17 Team	Details

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Univ. of Minnesota History and Standings

Univ. of Minnesota — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NCAA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	NCAA	36	10	20	-	1	2	97	125	34	0.94	6	Conference QF loss
2024-2025	NCAA	40	24	7	-	1	4	154	101	78	1.95	1	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	NCAA	39	19	10	-	4	1	135	100	66	1.69	4	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	NCAA	40	29	10	1	-	-	168	90	57	1.43	1	Frozen Four
2021-2022	NCAA	39	26	13	0	-	-	138	91	55	1.41	1	Frozen Four
2020-2021	NCAA	31	24	7	0	-	-	117	64	48	1.55	2	-
2019-2020	NCAA	37	16	14	7	-	-	100	98	38	1.03	4	-
2018-2019	NCAA	38	18	16	4	-	-	118	108	36	0.95	3	-
2017-2018	NCAA	38	19	17	2	-	-	102	100	33	0.87	5	-
2016-2017	NCAA	38	23	12	3	-	-	141	104	43	1.13	1	First round loss
2015-2016	NCAA	37	20	17	0	-	-	121	108	42	1.14	1	-
2014-2015	NCAA	39	23	13	3	-	-	137	98	39	1	1	First round loss
2013-2014	NCAA	41	28	7	6	-	-	143	86	45	1.1	1	Final loss
2012-2013	NCAA	40	26	9	5	-	-	139	80	37	0.93	2	First round loss
2011-2012	NCAA	43	28	14	1	-	-	155	99	40	0.93	1	Frozen Four
2010-2011	NCAA	36	16	14	6	-	-	113	102	31	0.86	5	-
2009-2010	NCAA	39	18	19	2	-	-	106	110	26	0.67	7	-
2008-2009	NCAA	37	17	13	7	-	-	119	105	29	0.78	5	-
2007-2008	NCAA	45	19	17	9	-	-	109	109	25	0.56	7	First round loss
2006-2007	NCAA	44	31	10	3	-	-	139	89	39	0.89	1	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	NCAA	41	27	9	5	-	-	169	106	43	1.05	1	First round loss
2004-2005	NCAA	44	28	15	1	-	-	155	109	35	0.8	3	Frozen Four
2003-2004	NCAA	44	27	14	3	-	-	178	127	31	0.7	4	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	NCAA	45	28	8	9	-	-	189	122	37	0.82	2	Champion
2001-2002	NCAA	44	32	8	4	-	-	197	119	39	0.89	3	Champion
2000-2001	NCAA	42	27	13	2	-	-	171	109	38	0.9	3	First round loss
1999-2000	NCAA	41	20	19	2	-	-	148	133	28	0.68	6	-
1998-1999	NCAA	43	15	19	9	-	-	139	157	26	0.6	5	-
1997-1998	NCAA	39	17	22	0	-	-	140	133	24	0.62	6	-

Univ. of Minnesota Tournament Statistics

Univ. of Minnesota — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1981-1982	Spengler Cup	4	0	4	0	-	-	14	27	0	0	5	No playoffs held

Univ. of Minnesota Retired Numbers

#8 John Mayasich (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Univ. of Minnesota — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Blake McLaughlin (F)	2026-2027	Milano Hockey Club	ICEHL	8	4	4	8	4
2.	Justin Kloos (F)	2026-2027	HV71	SHL	6	1	4	5	2
3.	Matthew Knies (F)	2026-2027	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	2	2	2	4	0
4.	Tommy Novak (F)	2026-2027	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	3	2	2	4	0
5.	Hudson Fasching (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	Champions HL	4	2	1	3	0
6.	Mace'o Phillips (D)	2026-2027	Medicine Hat Tigers	WHL	5	1	2	3	10
7.	Luke Mittelstadt (D)	2026-2027	Laval Rocket	AHL	2	0	3	3	2
8.	Logan Cooley (F)	2026-2027	Utah Mammoth	NHL	3	0	3	3	0
9.	Hudson Fasching (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	SHL	6	2	0	2	4
10.	Jimmy Snuggerud (F)	2026-2027	St. Louis Blues	NHL	2	1	1	2	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Univ. of Minnesota — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	20.58
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	21.50
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	21.85

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Franchise All-Time Points

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John Mayasich (F)	111	144	154	298
2.	Pat Micheletti (F)	162	120	149	269
3.	Corey Millen (F)	149	119	122	241
4.	Bryan Erickson (F)	144	109	129	238
5.	Larry Olimb (D)	182	59	159	218

Franchise All-Time Goals

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John Mayasich (F)	111	144	154	298
2.	Pat Micheletti (F)	162	120	149	269
3.	Corey Millen (F)	149	119	122	241
4.	Tim Harrer (F)	157	117	84	201
5.	Bryan Erickson (F)	144	109	129	238

Franchise All-Time Assists

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Larry Olimb (D)	182	59	159	218
2.	John Mayasich (F)	111	144	154	298
3.	Pat Micheletti (F)	162	120	149	269
4.	Bryan Erickson (F)	144	109	129	238
5.	Johnny Pohl (F)	165	71	129	200

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Matt DeMarchi (D)	158	16	48	473
2.	Chris McAlpine (D)	154	36	81	443
3.	Pat Micheletti (F)	162	120	269	403
4.	Ben Hankinson (F)	156	49	100	400
5.	Casey Hankinson (F)	149	50	106	347

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Bryce Brodzinski (F)	185	60	59	119
2.	Larry Olimb (D)	182	59	159	218
3.	Grant Bischoff (F)	180	80	81	161
4.	Mike Koster (D)	180	18	71	89
5.	Ken Gernander (F)	176	78	62	140

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	John Mayasich (F)	111	144	298	2.68
2.	Dick Dougherty (F)	81	109	187	2.31
3.	Gordie Watters (F)	22	27	46	2.09
4.	Aaron Broten (F)	86	72	178	2.07
5.	Kurt Madryga (F)	1	1	2	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aaron Broten (F)	1980-1981	NCAA	45	47	59	106	2.36	24
2.	Pat Micheletti (F)	1984-1985	NCAA	44	48	48	96	2.18	154
3.	Steve Ulseth (F)	1980-1981	NCAA	45	41	52	93	2.07	18
4.	Scott Bjugstad (F)	1982-1983	NCAA	44	43	48	91	2.07	30
5.	Bryan Erickson (F)	1980-1981	NCAA	44	39	47	86	1.95	30

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tim Harrer (F)	1979-1980	NCAA	41	53	29	82	2.00	50
2.	Pat Micheletti (F)	1984-1985	NCAA	44	48	48	96	2.18	154
3.	Aaron Broten (F)	1980-1981	NCAA	45	47	59	106	2.36	24
4.	Scott Bjugstad (F)	1982-1983	NCAA	44	43	48	91	2.07	30
5.	John Mayasich (F)	1952-1953	NCAA	27	42	36	78	2.89	16

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aaron Broten (F)	1980-1981	NCAA	45	47	59	106	2.36	24
2.	Larry Olimb (D)	1991-1992	NCAA	44	24	56	80	1.82	72
3.	Neal Broten (F)	1980-1981	NCAA	36	17	54	71	1.97	56
4.	Steve Ulseth (F)	1980-1981	NCAA	45	41	52	93	2.07	18
5.	Johnny Pohl (F)	2001-2002	NCAA	44	27	52	79	1.80	26

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Univ. of Minnesota — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Pat Micheletti (F)	1984-1985	NCAA	44	48	48	96	2.18	154
2.	Matt DeMarchi (D)	2000-2001	NCAA	39	4	9	13	0.33	149
3.	Ben Hankinson (F)	1990-1991	NCAA	43	19	21	40	0.93	133
4.	Matt DeMarchi (D)	2002-2003	NCAA	44	8	9	17	0.39	130
5.	Chris McAlpine (D)	1991-1992	NCAA	39	3	9	12	0.31	126