SPUD HOCKEY ALUMNI
Spud Alumni Compete On the ice, revisit good friends
After a fun social evening revisiting old friends, telling stories and an on-ice shoot out the Moorhead Spud Alumni took to the ice for some game action. Eight teams competed for the Alumni Cup in two divisions Saturday, April 10th which was sure to create more stories, plenty of sore muscles and some new bragging rights.
Click here > See all the photos from the games
Silver Division Champions: Sponsored by Bert’s Truck Equipment.
Players: Captain Steve Sarbacker*, Trevor Fischer, Jeremy Gregoire, Steve Hagen, Don Hegre, Chipper Oie, Jay Searls, Brad Steen, David Suppes, Steve Vandermeer, and Randy Welle.
Gold Division Champions: Sponsored by Cullen Insulation.
Players: Captain Joe Emmerich*, Ben Ammerman, Jared Bernstrom, Brock Buckellew, Spencer Deutz, Erik Hedman, Brian Nelson, Erik Paulson, Greg Salvevold, Jack Steen Erik Weiss and Andy Woodard.
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Chris VandeVelde Signs With Edmonton Oilers
Monday, 05.04.2010 / 3:49 PM / Transactions
By Edmonton Oilers Press Release
General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with Chris Vande Velde on a two-year NHL entry level contract.
Vande Velde, the Oilers 5th choice, 97th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, recently completed his fourth season with the NCAA’s University of North Dakota. The 6’2”, 204-pound centre from Moorhead, Minnesota, led the team in scoring this season with 41 points (16G, 25A) in 42 games.
VandeVelde will begin playing in the next few days with the Springfield Falcons in the AHL.
Spud Alumni Tournament Update through 4/6/10
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Six Former Spuds Move On To The NCAA Tournament
Denver Pioneers vs Rochester Inst - March 26 - Albany, NY - 3:00 PM
- Brian Gifford (Class of 2004) Sr. F
- John Lee (Class of 2005) So. D
St. Cloud State Huskies vs Northern Michigan - March 26 - St. Paul, MN - 5:30 PM
- Jon Ammerman (Class of 2005) Sr. F
- Brett Barta (Class of 2005) Sr. D
- Jordy Christian (Class of 2007) So. F
North Dakota vs Yale - March 27 - Worcester, MA - 5:00 PM
- Chris VandeVelde (Class of 2005) Sr. C
Vande - Sioux Defeat Huskies 5-3 For WCHA Title
Former Spuds again played a big role in the outcome of the WCHA Tournament Title game Saturday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Chris VandeVelde collected his 16th goal of the season which proved to be the game winner to secure the Broadmoor Trophy. Vande was also selected to the All-Tournament Team. Jordy Christian and Jon Ammerman also played in the game while Brett Barta was out due to injury. Ammerman had a nice snap shot on goal going through a screen which UND goalie Brad Eidsness snared low glove side on a great save preventing the Husky's from making the score 4-4.
Former Spuds Key In Sioux - Denver Match Up
Chris VandeVelde scored the first goal for the UND Fighting Sioux and John Lee had a goal for the Denver Pioneers Friday night in the Semi-Final match up in the WCHA Final Five. Later in the third period Brian Gifford had a great scoring chance as well but was stopped by UND goalie Brad Eidsness on a good save.
Vande Gets Two Assists, Sioux Defeat Bulldogs 2-0
Chris VandeVelde and the UND Fighting Sioux took their first step towards the WCHA Tournament Title Thursday by defeating the University of Minnesota Duluth 2-0 in front of over 15,000 fans at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. VandeVelde had a great third period and two shots of his led to the UND goals by Jason Gregoire and Evan Trupp advancing the Sioux to the Semi-Finals against the Denver Pioneers and fellow Spuds John Lee and Brian Gifford at 7:07 p.m. Friday night. Watch for photos and highlights of the Spuds from the games Friday on Spud Hockey.
Evan Trupp scores UND's second goal of the game after Chris VandeVelde had a shot on goal and two Bulldog defenders try to keep him from crashing the net.
Chris VandeVelde puts a shot on goal just before the Sioux scored their first goal of the game against UMD Thursday night. Vande picked up an assist on the Sioux goal by Jason Gregoire.
Post game interviews with Mario Lamoureux, Chris VandeVelde and Jake Marto.
Six Former Spuds In The WCHA Final Five
Spudhockey.com will be at the games getting photos and stories from the former Spuds as these guys try and capture the WCHA Tournament Title this week.
- #1 Denver vs. the winner of UMD/UND - Friday, March 19 - 7:07 p.m.
- Brian Gifford - 35 GP - 3g - 1a = 4 pts
- John Lee - 37 GP - 0g - 10a = 10 pts
- #3 St. Cloud vs. #2 Wisconsin Friday, March 19 - 2:07 p.m.
- Jon Ammerman - 11 GP - 0g - 1a = 1 pts
- Brett Barta - 21 GP - 1g - 4a = 5 pts
- Jordy Christian - 38 GP - 2g - 9a = 11 pts
- #4 North Dakota vs. #5 UMD - Thursday, March 18 - 7:07 p.m.
- Chris VandeVelde - 38 GP - 14g - 22a = 36 pts
Vande Enjoys His Years Playing At the ralph
Sunday, March 14 was the Gopher-Sioux game three in a best of three playoff series being hosted by the Sioux at Ralph Engelstad in Grand Forks. One of the key players was former Spud of 2005 Chris VandeVelde. Vande holds down the center position and is one of the catalysts for the Sioux offense. In the game Vande assisted on the third Sioux goal to make it 3-1 and was the main faceoff man for the Sioux consistently giving the Sioux the puck when they were in the Gopher zone. After the game Vande reminised on the great fun he has had playing at Ralph Engelstad and for the Fighting Sioux. "The crowd was fantastic and they always get us pumped up." The crowd (11,627) definitely kept the Sioux rolling as they beat the Gophers 4-1 to win the series and move on to play UMD Thursday in the WCHA Final Five. Vande went on to say, "it has been great to play here with the best Coaches and fans you could ask for...I have always desired to play Division 1 hockey and this is the best place I could imagine." Asked about next week Vande is excited about the opportunity to continue the playoff run and see how far they can go, he felt if they work hard and play Sioux hockey they could make a strong push deep into the playoffs.
Senators Sign Brian Lee to New Two-Year Contract
OTTAWA - Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray announced today the club has signed defenceman Brian Lee to a two-year contract.
Lee, 22, has recorded two goals, one assist and eight penalty minutes in 18 games with the Senators this season, averaging 15:52 of time-on-ice per game. In 77 career National Hockey League games (all with the Senators) he has registered 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) while amassing 45 penalty minutes. In 31 AHL games with Binghamton this season, Lee has three goals, seven assists and 42 penalty minutes.
Prior to turning professional, Lee spent two seasons playing with the University of North Dakota, where he recorded six goals and 47 assists for 53 points in 82 career games. The defenceman represented the United States for three consecutive seasons at the world junior championship from 2005 to 2007.
A native of Moorhead, Minn., Lee was Ottawa’s first-round pick, ninth overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
Brian Lee recalled by ottawa senators
Friday, 12.02.2010 / 3:04 PM / News
From Ottawa Senators website > Click here for link to story
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators today recalled defencemen Brian Lee and Derek Smith under emergency conditions from the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators.
Lee, who is being recalled for the second time in 2009-10, has played 13 games for Ottawa this season, recording two goals, one assist, six penalty minutes and a -1 rating. In 72 career NHL games (all with the Senators), the Moorhead, Minn., native has registered 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) while amassing 43 penalty minutes. In 27 AHL games with Binghamton this season, the 22-year-old has three goals, six assists and 35 penalty minutes.
Smith, who is being recalled to the NHL for the first time in his career, ranks first among B-Sens defencemen in scoring with 30 points (six goals, 24 assists) and has appeared in all but two of the team’s 47 games this season. A native of Belleville, Ont., Smith is currently in his third professional season (all with the B-Sens) and has played 172 AHL games, recording 67 points (15 goals, 52 assists) and 87 penalty minutes. He was originally signed by the Senators as a free agent on April 12, 2007, after completing his collegiate career with Lake Superior State University.
Former Spud - Matt Cullen Traded To Ottawa Senators
Friday, February 12 - The Carolina Hurricanes traded former Moorhead Spud Matt Cullen to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Alexandre Picard and the Senators 2010 2nd round draft pick.
Click here > Ottawa Senators Story
Click here > NHL Story
Click here > Carolina Hurricanes Story
Spud Alumni Tournament April 9-10, 2010
Celebrate the success you have helped create in the Moorhead High School Hockey Program and come play or attend the 2nd Annual Moorhead Spud Alumni Tournament. As an alumni of the program please sign up to participate which will help defray costs of the Spuds in four ways:
- Bus travel expenses
- Overnight expenses on Twin Cities trips
- Miscellaneous equipment needs
- Special Projects
Cost:
- $50.00 per player participating in the tournament
- $35.00 Junior & college students players
- $25.00 Alumni Spuds that don't wish to play in the tournament but wish to attend the functions and hangout with the guys
- Please remember the Alumni Tournament is open to former Spud players of the Varsity & JV levels
Divisions:
- Gold - younger, fairly active players interested in up tempo games
- Silver - older, not skating regularly
- Either - willing to play in either division so we can adjust teams as needed
Please contact Terry Schercliffe with any questions at twsherky@cableone.net
Tournament Sign-Up Form > Click Here
Feb 6 - Alumni Report
- Jordy Christian got an assist against Alaska Anchorage
- John Lee picked up an assist versus Mercyhurst
- Matt Becker dressed an played against Colorado College in Air Force's 2-0 loss, Matt was even +/- on the night
- Jeff Foss got an assist on the game tying goal against St Lawrence 3-3 tie
- Sean Ambrosie had an assist against Canisius in 3-1 loss for Uconn
- Aaron Wheeler - goal & Nick Thielen - assist in loss to Gustavus 5-1
Feb. 5 - Blake Scores first goal as a duck, Cullen Assists on game tying goal in hurricanes win
Alumni Stats Updated Now through Feb. 2 games
Mark Cullen is still the hottest scoring former Spud now reaching the 40 point mark for the AHL Rockford IceHogs 15g 25a - Mark just played in the AHL All-Star Game.
Matt Cullen has had a good 10 days adding a goal and several assists.
Matt Becker at Air Force had a goal and assist.
Nick Thielen had two points for Concordia as they got a win & tie against St Thomas
Alumni Penalty Record - Most Penalties in One Season
A request to help out 2001 alumni Ryan Russell. Ryan wants to know if we have stats as to what player holds the single season record for most Penalty Minutes. I don't think that is a stat we have kept over the years so do any of you know of any Alum that can beat Ryan's 58 PIM all of the 2 minute variety. Let us know.
January 9 Spud Alumni Highlights
Devin Nitzkorski had a GREAT weekend scoring the game winning goal Friday night for St. Olaf over Gustavus 3-2. Then Saturday he picked up an assist in their OT loss to Augsburg.
Jon Ammerman picked up his first assist of the year against Michigan Tech in St Cloud's 5-1 win Saturday night.
Sean Ambrosie 1a versus Air Force in their 2-2 tie.
Alex Altenbernd 1a in 3-2 win over North Iowa
Erik Hedman 1a versus St. Norbert Friday night
Trent Johnson 1g versus Owatonna Friday night in 3-1 win
January 8 Spud Alumni Highlights
Matt Cullen 2a versus Colorado, his 2nd assist to Ray Whitney was game winner, Cullen named 3rd star of the game.
Mark Cullen 1a versus Houston Aeros
Sean Ambrosie(U of Conn) (1) versus Matt Becker(Air Force) (2) - Final
Chris VandeVelde 2a versus Mankato
Jordy Christian 1a versus Michigan Tech
2nd Annual Alumni Tournament Dates Set
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Coach Shercliffe has announced the 2nd Annual Spud Alumni Tournament will be April 2-4, 2010. Watch for more details later in the season including online registration form.
Joe Becker Traded
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Spruce Kings would like to announce a player trade with the Winkler Flyers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). Joe Becker has been traded to the Flyers in exchange for future considerations.
Becker, a nineteen year old forward from Moorhead Minnesota, joined the Spruce Kings for the 2008/09 season playing in 48 games where he picked up 8 points and 17 minutes in penalties. Sidelined for the first few games of this season, Becker was able to suit up for six games.
"We wanted to give (Joe) Becker an opportunity to play more," stated Spruce Kings general manager, Ed Dempsey. "He will get more ice time in Winkler and will also have a chance to be more of a contributor. This move will also free up more ice time for some of our younger guys."
The Prince George Spruce Kings want to thank Joe Becker for all of his contributions to the team both on and off the ice and wish him all the best with his new team and his hockey career.
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The Winkler Flyers open play October 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the MJHL Showcase at the Dakota Community Centre in Winnipeg, MB.
