2025–26 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season

The 2025–26 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey season was the 105th season of play for the program and 8th in the CCHA. The Huskies represented Michigan Technological University in the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, played their home games at MacInnes Student Ice Arena and were coached by Bill Muckalt in his 1st season.

2025–26 Michigan Tech Huskies
men's ice hockey season
ConferenceT–4th CCHA
Home iceMacInnes Student Ice Arena
Record
Overall23–13–3
Conference16–7–3
Home10–2–2
Road11–9–1
Neutral2–2–0
Coaches and captains
Head coachBill Muckalt
Assistant coachesBenton Maass
L.J. Scarpace
Tyler Shelast
CaptainIsaac Gordon
Alternate captain(s)Jack Anderson
Max Koskipirtti
Joe Prouty
Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey seasons
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Season

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For Muckalt's first season behind the bench, he brought with him three players from his former team in Lindenwood. All three (Jack Anderson, Owen Bartoszkiewicz and Joe Prouty) would prove to be key contributors for the team over the course of the season. Aside from two transfer from Canadian colleges, the remainder of the recruiting class was made up of freshman, making the Huskies one of the youngest teams in the conference. From the beginning of the season, Bartoszkiewicz was installed as the starting netminder and, in spite of a few poor performances, he did not relinquish control of the crease. With a consistent presence in net, the rest of the team had plenty of runway to get their season off the ground. After an up and down start, they did just that and rose to the top of the CCHA standings by min-November.

The first big test for the team came around Thanksgiving when they travelled to take on Minnesota State. The Mavericks proved too much for the Huskies, sweeping the series thanks to their All-American goalie. Tech continued its winless streak the following weekend when St. Thomas took both games (one in a shootout) from Michigan Tech, dropping the team down into the middle of the national rankings. Tech was able to finish the first half of its season with a sweep of Ferris State and then lick their wounds before competing in two separate in-season tournaments.

Michigan Tech's appearance in the Great Lakes Invitational went about as well as could have been expected. They managed to defeat a resurgent Miami team before falling to #3 Michigan State in a credible performance. However, the following week the team was embarrassed by Air Force in a 2–8 shellacking that saw Bartoszkiewicz allow four goals in just over 8 minutes. Even with their subsequent win to finish third in the field, the Huskies had much to make up for in the Desert Hockey Classic. Coincidentally, the offense picked up the pace immediately afterwards and Tech reeled off a season-high 5-game winning streak. After a pair of losses, they then won four out of five and put themselves right into the thick of the playoff race. While Stiven Sardaryan had largely been responsible for the offense in the first half of the season, the increased assistance from players like Jack Anderson and Noah Reinhart paid major dividends in the second half.

Entering the final week of the season, Tech was sitting just outside the postseason at #18 and had a chance to win a regular season title. Unfortunately, the Huskies dropped a pair of 1-goal games to Bowling Green, knocking them out of the race for an at-large bid and dropping the team to 4th in the CCHA. While Tech just barely hung on to a home stand in the quarterfinals, they would have a chance to exact their revenge against the Falcons. The two games saw Bartoszkiewicz under siege by Bowling Green. The junior netminder faced over 80 shots on goal, almost double what Tech was able to bring to bear. Fortunately, Bartoszkiewicz was up to the task and turned aside 76 attempts. The offense, meanwhile, did its job and scored enough to secure the victory. Continuing their trend from the regular season, the goals were spread around with seven players accounting for eight markers.

After banishing the Falcons, Tech had to travel back to Minnesota to take on the Mavericks. The heavy workload caught up to Bartoszkiewicz who allowed 7 goals on just 12 shots in 34 minutes of game time. The shocking bad performance left the team no chance to win in the second half, particularly as they were facing one of the top defensive teams in the nation. The final score saw the Huskies' season end as they finished off a very promising season with a whimper.[1]

Departures

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Player Position Nationality Cause
Henry BartleForward United StatesTransferred to Alaska Anchorage
Oliver BezickDefenseman United StatesLeft program (retired)
Matthew CampbellDefenseman CanadaTransferred to Merrimack
Quinn DisherForward CanadaTransferred to British Columbia
Philip FanklForward SwedenSigned professional contract (Västerviks IK)
Viktor HurtigDefenseman SwedenSigned professional contract (Karlskrona HK)
Logan MorrellForward United StatesTransferred to Arizona State
Derek MullahyGoaltender United StatesGraduation (retired)
Alexander NordstromForward United StatesGraduation (retired)
Marcus PedersenForward SwedenGraduation (signed with Karlskrona HK)
Chase PietilaDefenseman United StatesSigned professional contract (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Blais RichartzForward United StatesGraduation (retired)
Trevor RussellDefenseman United StatesGraduate transfer to Rensselaer
Nick WilliamsDefenseman United StatesTransferred to St. Thomas
Jack WorksForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Wheeling Nailers)

Recruiting

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Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Ryan AbrahamForward United States21Livonia, MI
Jack AndersonDefenseman United States22St. Louis, MO; transfer from Lindenwood
Reid AndresenDefenseman Canada20Saskatoon, SK
Owen BartoszkiewiczGoaltender United States22Northville, MI; transfer from Lindenwood
Carson BirnieForward Canada20Arcola, SK
Brayden BoehmForward Canada21Nanaimo, BC
Michael CicekForward Canada21Winnipeg, MB
Reid DaavettilaForward United States20Howell, MI
Luca FascianoDefenseman Canada22Toronto, ON; joined mid-season
Rylan GouldForward Canada20Headingley, MB
Carson LatimerForward Canada22White Rock, BC; transfer from British Columbia; selected 123rd overall in 2021
Max MatthewsDefenseman United States21Arlington Heights, IL
Kalem ParkerDefenseman Canada20Clavet, SK; selected 181st overall in 2023
Braden PietilaDefenseman United States20Howell, MI
Joe ProutyDefenseman United States23Apple Valley, MN; transfer from Lindenwood
Noah ReinhartForward Canada21Dundas, ON
Teydon TrembeckyForward Canada20Strathcona, AB
Matthew Van BlaricomForward Canada18Southey, SK

Roster

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As of August 21, 2025.[2]

No. Nat. Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
2 Finland Tom Leppä Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2005-07-31 Kauniainen, Finland Fargo Force (USHL)
3 Canada Rylan Brown Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 161 lb (73 kg) 2005-01-23 Sherwood Park, Alberta Okotoks Oilers (BCHL)
4 United States Jack Anderson (A) Senior D 6' 6" (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2002-11-14 St. Louis, Missouri Lindenwood (NAHL)
5 United States Max Matthews Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2004-02-28 Arlington Heights, Illinois New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL)
6 Canada Brayden Boehm Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2004-01-15 Nanaimo, British Columbia Victoria Royals (WHL)
7 Finland Kasper Vähärautio Senior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2002-10-02 Helsinki, Finland Jokerit U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
8 Canada Kalem Parker Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2004-10-12 Clavet, Saskatchewan Calgary Hitmen (WHL) MIN, 181st overall 2023
9 Canada Carson Latimer Sophomore F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2003-01-10 White Rock, British Columbia British Columbia (CWUAA) OTT, 123rd overall 2021
10 Finland Elias Jansson Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2005-04-13 Oulu, Finland Oulun Kärpät J20 (U20 SM-sarja)
11 United States Owen Baker Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-01-29 Howell, Michigan Michigan State (Big Ten)
12 United States Ryan Abraham Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 2004-04-05 Livonia, Michigan Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
13 Canada Tyler Miller Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 176 lb (80 kg) 2004-09-16 Medicine Hat, Alberta Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
14 Finland Max Koskipirtti (A) Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2004-08-16 Espoo, Finland Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
15 Canada Carson Birnie Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 2005-02-22 Arcola, Saskatchewan Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
16 Canada Isaac Gordon (C) Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2004-01-29 Landmark, Manitoba Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
17 United States Reid Daavettila Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 2005-03-04 Howell, Michigan Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
18 Canada Noah Reinhart Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 2004-05-09 Dundas, Ontario Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
19 Canada Michael Cicek Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2004-01-26 Winnipeg, Manitoba Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
20 United States Joe Prouty (A) Senior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2001-11-29 Burnsville, Minnesota Lindenwood (NCAA)
21 Canada Reid Andresen Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2005-04-29 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Wenatchee Wild (WHL)
22 Canada Matthew Van Blaricom Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 2006-08-26 Southey, Saskatchewan Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
23 United States Trevor Kukkonen Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2001-02-01 Maple Grove, Minnesota Minnesota Magicians (NAHL)
24 Canada Rylan Gould Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2005-08-05 Headingley, Manitoba Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
25 United States Braden Pietila Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-11-25 Howell, Michigan Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
26 Sweden Luca Fasciano Freshman D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 2003-07-10 Toronto, Ontario Lakehead (OUA)
27 Finland Lauri Raiman Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2004-01-27 Vantaa, Finland Lahti Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
28 Canada Teydon Trembecky Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2005-05-28 Strathcona, Alberta Victoria Royals (WHL)
29 Canada Ryder Matter Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-09-15 Beaumont, Alberta Spruce Grove Saints (BCHL)
30 Finland Max Väyrynen Senior G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2002-06-18 Espoo, Finland Porin Ässät U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
31 United States Bryant Lee Sophomore G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2006-07-14 Houghton, Michigan Houghton High School (MHSAA)
35 United States Owen Bartoszkiewicz Junior G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2003-03-11 Northville, Michigan Lindenwood (NCAA)
37 United States Ryan Manzella Sophomore G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 2004-03-17 Eagan, Minnesota Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
77 Russia Stiven Sardarian Senior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2003-02-07 Saint Petersburg, Russia New Hampshire (HEA) BUF, 88th overall 2021

Standings

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Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OTW OTL SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#14 Minnesota State †*261475123517153402211711181
#18 St. Thomas2615742125089673821125131109
#17 Augustana261484123507249372211410974
Michigan Tech2616733104984593923133126106
Bowling Green261574321498059361811710788
Bemidji State2611114513366968361319498103
Lake Superior State268162142315783361122392121
Ferris State266182121227010037827291138
Northern Michigan26321202013449834329256132
Championship: March 20, 2026
† indicates conference regular-season champion (MacNaughton Cup)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Mason Cup)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll; updated March 22, 2026
Source: CCHA

Schedule and results

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DateTimeOpponent#Rank#SiteTVDecisionResultAttendanceRecord
Regular Season
October 3 8:00 pm at #8 Minnesota* 3M Arena at MariucciMinneapolis, MinnesotaFox9+ Bartoszkiewicz L 3–6  9,580 0–1–0
October 4 8:00 pm at #8 Minnesota* 3M Arena at MariucciMinneapolis, MinnesotaFox9+ Bartoszkiewicz W 5–3  8,972 1–1–0
October 17 11:07 pm at Alaska* Carlson CenterFairbanks, AlaskaFloHockey Bartoszkiewicz W 3–1  2,164 2–1–0
October 18 11:07 pm at Alaska* Carlson CenterFairbanks, AlaskaFloHockey Väyrynen L 1–5  3,120 2–2–0
October 24 7:07 pm Ferris State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 5–1  3,490 3–2–0 (1–0–0)
October 25 5:07 pm Ferris State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 4–2  3,234 4–2–0 (2–0–0)
October 31 7:00 pm at Clarkson* Cheel ArenaPotsdam, New YorkESPN+ Bartoszkiewicz L 4–6  2,532 4–3–0
November 1 7:00 pm at St. Lawrence* Appleton ArenaCanton, New YorkESPN+ Bartoszkiewicz W 3–0  728 5–3–0
November 7 7:07 pm Northern Michigan MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Rivalry)Midco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 4–1  3,826 6–3–0 (3–0–0)
November 8 6:07 pm at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan (Rivalry)Midco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 4–2  4,202 7–3–0 (4–0–0)
November 14 7:07 pm Bemidji State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz T 2–2 SOL 2,893 7–3–1 (4–0–1)
November 15 6:07 pm Bemidji State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 2–1 OT 3,026 8–3–1 (5–0–1)
November 21 8:07 pm at #14 Minnesota State Mayo Clinic Health System Event CenterMankato, MinnesotaMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 0–3  4,222 8–4–1 (5–1–1)
November 22 7:07 pm at #14 Minnesota State Mayo Clinic Health System Event CenterMankato, MinnesotaMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 2–3  4,054 8–5–1 (5–2–1)
November 28 7:07 pm St. Thomas MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz T 3–3 SOL 3,039 8–5–2 (5–2–2)
November 29 6:07 pm St. Thomas MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 1–2  3,403 8–6–2 (5–3–2)
December 12 7:07 pm at Ferris State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 3–2  1,507 9–6–2 (6–3–2)
December 13 6:07 pm at Ferris State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 5–2  1,834 10–6–2 (7–3–2)
Great Lakes Invitational
December 28 3:30 pm vs. Miami* Van Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Semifinal)Midco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 5–2  7,764 11–6–2
December 29 7:00 pm vs. #3 Michigan State* Van Andel ArenaGrand Rapids, Michigan (Great Lakes Championship)Midco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 1–4  5,024 11–7–2
Desert Hockey Classic
January 2 5:00 pm vs. Air Force* Mullett ArenaTempe, Arizona (Desert Hockey Semifinal)  Bartoszkiewicz L 2–8  2,500 11–8–2
January 3 6:00 pm vs. Alaska Anchorage* Mullett ArenaTempe, Arizona (Desert Hockey Consolation Game)  Bartoszkiewicz W 5–0  12–8–2
January 9 8:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, MinnesotaMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 5–2  2,103 13–8–2 (8–3–2)
January 10 7:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, MinnesotaMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 4–3  1,793 14–8–2 (9–3–2)
January 16 7:07 pm #17 Minnesota State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 3–1  3,375 15–8–2 (10–3–2)
January 17 6:07 pm #17 Minnesota State MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 4–1  3,400 16–8–2 (11–3–2)
January 23 7:07 pm at Northern Michigan #19 Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan (Rivalry)Midco Sports+, Fox UP Bartoszkiewicz W 8–2  4,163 17–8–2 (12–3–2)
January 24 6:07 pm Northern Michigan #19 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (Rivalry)Midco Sports+, Fox UP Bartoszkiewicz L 2–3  4,071 17–9–2 (12–4–2)
January 30 8:07 pm at #15 St. Thomas #19 Lee & Penny Anderson ArenaSaint Paul, MinnesotaMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 2–4  2,751 17–10–2 (12–5–2)
January 31 7:07 pm at #15 St. Thomas #19 Lee & Penny Anderson ArenaSaint Paul, MinnesotaMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 4–3  2,787 18–10–2 (13–5–2)
February 6 7:07 pm #16 Augustana #20 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 3–2 OT 3,835 19–10–2 (14–5–2)
February 7 5:07 pm #16 Augustana #20 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 4–3  4,000 20–10–2 (15–5–2)
February 13 7:07 pm at Lake Superior State #17 Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz T 2–2 SOL 1,501 20–10–3 (15–5–3)
February 14 6:07 pm at Lake Superior State #17 Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 5–4 OT 989 21–10–3 (16–5–3)
February 27 7:07 pm Bowling Green #16 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 0–1  3,351 21–11–3 (16–6–3)
February 28 6:07 pm Bowling Green #16 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, MichiganMidco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 3–4 OT 3,551 21–12–3 (16–7–3)
CCHA Tournament
March 6 7:07 pm Bowling Green* #20 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (CCHA Quarterfinal Game 1)Midco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 5–3  2,836 22–12–3
March 7 6:07 pm Bowling Green* #20 MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan (CCHA Quarterfinal Game 2)Midco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz W 3–2  3,160 23–12–3
March 14 8:07 pm at #16 Minnesota State* #19 Mayo Clinic Health System Event CenterMankato, Minnesota (CCHA Semifinal)Midco Sports+ Bartoszkiewicz L 2–7  3,520 23–13–3
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
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Scoring statistics

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Name Position Games Goals Assists Points PIM
Stiven SardaryanLW/RW3712324430
Max KoskipirttiC/W391322354
Isaac GordonC388212910
Teydon TrembeckyF361511266
Jack AndersonD3911132433
Elias JanssonF37814228
Noah ReinhartRW399122110
Tom LeppäC396131910
Reid AndresenD39410144
Joe ProutyD392121422
Carson LatimerRW3576134
Kalem ParkerD3949134
Tyler MillerD393101318
Matthew Van BlaricomF28281010
Brayden BoehmC/W2863924
Luca FascianoD2954918
Michael CicekF332796
Carson BirnieC3844820
Reid DaavettilaF301786
Lauri RaimanC/W112130
Ryan AbrahamC/LW61122
Owen BakerRW70220
Rylan GouldC61014
Rylan BrownD90118
Owen BartoszkiewiczG380114
Bryant LeeG10000
Max MatthewsD10000
Max VäyrynenG10000
Ryan ManzellaG20000
Trevor KukkonenF40000
Ryder MatterF40000
Kasper VähärautioD110004
Bench10
Total126224350291

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Goaltending statistics

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Name Games Minutes Wins Losses Ties Goals against Saves Shut outs SV % GAA
Bryant Lee21:090000101.0000.00
Owen Bartoszkiewicz382211:3723123939782.9132.52
Ryan Manzella275:490004340.8953.17
Max Väyrynen159:200105300.8575.06
Empty Net-18:02---4----
Total392365:572313310610432.9082.69

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 27 (Final)
USCHO.com RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV 19 19 20 17 16 16 20 19 RV RV
USA Hockey NR RV RV NR RV RV RV RV NR NR NR NR RV NR RV 19 20 20 17 16 17 RV 19 20т RV

Note: USCHO did not release a poll in week 12.[5]
Note: USA Hockey did not release a poll in week 12.

References

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  1. "Tech Hockey - Minnesota State Highlights - 03.14.26". YouTUbe. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  2. "2025-26 Hockey Roster". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  3. "2025-26 Hockey Schedule". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  4. "Michigan Tech 2025-2026 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  5. "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.