The University of Minnesota, in conjunction with Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University-Mankato, St. Cloud State University and the University of Minnesota Duluth, is pleased to announce plans for an annual tournament featuring Minnesota's five Division I hockey programs beginning in 2014 at Xcel Energy Center.
Schmidt represents the Gophers this season with an All-WCHA First Team selection followed by Haula on the All-WCHA Second Team. Bjugstad and Wilcox were named to the All-WCHA Third Team.
The No. 1 Minnesota men's hockey program returns to action this weekend with a Western Collegiate Hockey Association series at No. 8/10 St. Cloud State.
2011-12 • Sophomore Season: Skated in 37 games and had three goals • made his season debut against Sacred Heart (10/7) and scored one goal • scored on a third-period breakaway against North Dakota (11/4) • picked up a third-period goal at St. Cloud State (11/18).
2010-11 • Freshman Season: Played in 28 games and had four points (2g-2a) • team was 3-0-0 when he had a point • took only six minor penalties all season • had a streak of 15 games from Nov. 28-Feb. 19 where he was an even or plus player (was +8 during the streak) • made Minnesota debut against Massachusetts (10/8) • recorded his first-career point (an assist), scored his first collegiate goal and was +3 in his hometown of Colorado Springs as Minnesota won 9-4 at Colorado College (10/30) • took a team-high five shots (along with Mike Hoeffel) at Michigan Tech (11/20) • had one assist against No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth (12/10) • scored his first career game-winning goal against Alaska Anchorage (1/28).
International: Represented the United States on 2005 Under-17 team that captured the gold medal at the Five Nations Tournament in Huttwil, Switzerland • member of2006 Under-18 team that took home the silver medal from the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Breclav, Slovakia.
High School: Played for the Youngstown Phantoms during the team's inaugural USHL season in 2009-10 • tied for the team lead in goals with 17 and was fourth on the team in points with 32 • selected to the 2010 USHL All-Star Game and recorded a goal for Team CCM/East • played two seasons with the Sioux City Musketeers, also of the USHL, totaling 13 points in 69 games • played for Colorado Thunderbirds Midget AAA team from 2003-06.
Personal: Undecided on a major • hobbies include hiking, fishing, and listening to music • lists winning gold medal at 2005 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament and silver medal at 2006 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Slovakia as most memorable sports thrills • cousin, Robb Stauber, played for Minnesota from 1986-89 and became first goaltender to win the Hobey Baker Award • father, Frank, is the current head coach at Air Force Academy and played goaltender for Bemidji State and Western Michigan in college • uncle, Tom, is the current head coach at Bemidji State and played for the Beavers, as well as at Mankato State during his college years • son of Frank and Carol Serratore • born July 16, 1989.
