What league does Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) play in?

Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) play in the NCAA.

Where is Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) based?

Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) is based in Mankato, MN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)?

The head coach of Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) is Mike Hastings.

Who is the captain of Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)?

The captain of Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) is Tyler Elbrecht.

What arena does Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) play in?

Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) play their home games at Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, MN, USA.

What are the team colors of Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)?

The team colors of Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) are Purple + Gold.

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2012-2013 Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Phil Cook (G)	38	1988	Baltimore, MD, USA	6'3"	194	L
	#31	Evan Karambelas (G)	37	1989	Athens, GRC	6'3"	209	L
	#35	Stephon Williams (G)	32	1993	Fairbanks, AK, USA	6'3"	196	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Nick Buchanan (D)	34	1991	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'3"	207	L
	#16	Tyler Elbrecht (D)"C"	37	1988	Edwardsville, IL, USA	6'4"	209	L
	#28	Jon Jutzi (D)	35	1991	Tavistock, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#10	Mat Knoll (D)	35	1990	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#17	Evan Mosey (D/F)	37	1989	Downers Grove, IL, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#2	Josh Nelson (D)	36	1989	Morah, MN, USA	6'0"	181	R
	#7	Zach Palmquist (D)	35	1990	South St. Paul, MN, USA	6'0"	192	L
	#27	Brett Stern (D)	34	1992	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'3"	194	L
	#20	Charlie Thauwald (D)	35	1990	Rochester, MN, USA	6'3"	225	R
FORWARDS
	#23	Teodors Blugers (C)	31	1994	Riga, LAT	6'0"	185	L
	#15	J.P. Burkemper (F)	35	1991	St. Louis, MO, USA	6'3"	190	L
	#8	Max Gaede (RW)	34	1992	Woodbury, MN, USA	6'3"	201	R
	#9	Bryce Gervais (C/W)	34	1992	Battleford, SK, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#21	Chase Grant (LW)	36	1989	Oklahoma City, OK, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#25	Eriah Hayes (RW)"A"	37	1988	La Crescent, MN, USA	6'4"	209	R
	#14	Taylor Herndon (LW)	34	1991	Oklahoma City, OK, USA	6'3"	194	L
	#24	Brett Knowles (LW)	34	1991	Vanderhoof, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#12	Jean-Paul LaFontaine (C)	34	1992	Faribault, MN, USA	5'10"	172	L
	#19	Zach Lehrke (F)	35	1990	Park Rapids, MN, USA	5'8"	170	R
	#18	Matt Leitner (C)	35	1990	Los Alamitos, CA, USA	5'9"	185	L
	#11	Corey Leivermann (C)	35	1990	Mankato, MN, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#26	Dylan Margonari (LW/C)	34	1992	Greensburg, PA, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#22	Johnny McInnis (RW)	36	1989	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	205	R
	#29	Eli Zuck (F)	36	1989	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	190	L

Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 13Av Age: 22.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2012-2013 Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) Staff

Head CoachMike Hastings
Asst. CoachDarren Blue
Asst. CoachTodd Knott

Team Staff History

2012-2013 Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) Captains

"C"

Tyler Elbrecht

"A"

Eriah Hayes

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Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) Facts

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

2012-2013 Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) Roster Facts

Nationalities

19 players
6 players
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Experience

Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato): 1 711 GP
AHL: 7 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Verizon Wireless Center
Location: Mankato, MN
Capacity: 5 280
Construction Year: 1995

Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
03/27/2026 06:30 PM UTC	Western Michigan Univ.	Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)	3 - 1	NCAA
03/21/2026 12:07 AM UTC	Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)	Univ. of St. Thomas	4 - 1	NCAA
03/15/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)	Michigan Tech	7 - 2	NCAA
03/08/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)	Ferris State Univ.	2 - 0	NCAA
03/08/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)	Ferris State Univ.	1 - 2 (OT 61:45)	NCAA

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Raiden LeGall (G)

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Zac Zimmerman (F)

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Sam Rice (F)

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Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)
2025-2026	NCAA	40	21	9	-	1	2	111	81	67	1.68	2	Conference Champion
2024-2025	NCAA	39	24	8	-	3	1	113	58	79	2.03	1	Conference Champion
2023-2024	NCAA	37	15	13	-	3	2	111	96	53	1.43	3	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	NCAA	39	25	13	1	-	-	126	81	52	1.33	1	Conference Champion
2021-2022	NCAA	44	38	6	0	-	-	178	60	67	1.52	1	Frozen Four
2020-2021	NCAA	28	22	5	1	-	-	100	46	39	1.39	1	-
2019-2020	NCAA	38	31	5	2	-	-	153	56	71	1.87	1	-
2018-2019	NCAA	42	32	8	2	-	-	147	76	68	1.62	1	First round loss
2017-2018	NCAA	40	29	10	1	-	-	153	84	67	1.68	1	First round loss
2016-2017	NCAA	39	22	13	4	-	-	119	95	51	1.31	3	-
2015-2016	NCAA	41	21	13	7	-	-	105	80	39	0.95	1	-
2014-2015	NCAA	40	29	8	3	-	-	145	77	45	1.13	1	First round loss
2013-2014	NCAA	41	26	14	1	-	-	130	95	41	1	2	First round loss
2012-2013	NCAA	41	24	14	3	-	-	127	99	33	0.8	4	First round loss
2011-2012	NCAA	38	12	24	2	-	-	101	129	18	0.47	10	-
2010-2011	NCAA	38	14	18	6	-	-	105	116	20	0.53	11	-
2009-2010	NCAA	39	16	20	3	-	-	110	112	20	0.51	8	-
2008-2009	NCAA	38	15	17	6	-	-	117	122	26	0.68	8	-
2007-2008	NCAA	39	19	16	4	-	-	106	97	28	0.72	4	-
2006-2007	NCAA	38	13	19	6	-	-	106	132	25	0.66	8	-
2005-2006	NCAA	39	17	18	4	-	-	126	121	27	0.69	7	-
2004-2005	NCAA	38	13	19	6	-	-	118	140	20	0.53	8	-
2003-2004	NCAA	39	10	24	5	-	-	124	179	16	0.41	9	-
2002-2003	NCAA	41	20	11	10	-	-	155	144	37	0.9	2	First round loss
2001-2002	NCAA	38	16	20	2	-	-	124	138	24	0.63	6	-
2000-2001	NCAA	38	19	18	1	-	-	128	135	27	0.71	7	-
1999-2000	NCAA	39	21	14	4	-	-	126	117	33	0.85	4	-
1998-1999	NCAA	39	18	16	5	-	-	149	129	-	-	-	-
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1997-1998	NCAA	38	15	17	6	-	-	139	138	-	-	-	-
1996-1997	NCAA	34	17	14	3	-	-	141	123	-	-	-	-

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