Archive for November, 2009

Q&A With Brandon Larson (D)

November 22nd, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch
larson1Brandon Larson is a local boy, a native of New Richmond, Wisconsin.  New Richmond is about 25 minutes west of Menomonie.  At 6″4 and 225lbs, Larson fits the bill well as an NCHA defenseman.  He played his junior hockey with the Northern Iowa Outlaws and the Alexandria Blizzard in the North American Hockey League.  In high school Larson was all-conference two years, first team all-state and his team’s high scorer.  Playing college hockey was a dream for Larson.  He is the first one in his family to attend a four-year university.  He has been receiving steady ice time this season after Bobby Kuehl got injured against SNC during opening weekend. 

Stouthockey.com – Who is your favorite NHL player?
Brandon:  Brett Burns
Stouthockey.com – Who is your favorite NHL team?
Brandon:  Minnesota Wild
Stouthockey.com – What is your favorite arena to play-in in the NCHA?
Brandon:  Well with myself not being able to play yet at all of the arenas my options are limited, but UW-Superior for sure after the Peters Cup last year.
Stouthockey.com – Do you have any pre-game rituals you have to do?
Brandon:   *Laugh* Yeah, unlike most guys on the team, i have plenty that i do every day in the same order.  I start off with going to the store, buying a 5 hour energy with a powerade and a candy bar.  Getting to the rink, listening to the same play list 3 times till warm-ups, taping my stick 35 min before warm-ups, and making sure i get dressed the same way at the same time every game.

Stouthockey.com – Do you have a favorite stick?

Brandon: I haven’t used a good one piece in a couple years, but i would have to say Easton SE 17 forsberg curve 100 flex.

Stouthockey.com – Favorite skates?

Brandon:  Well it’s hard to find skates my size but i do like vapor 50′s

Stouthockey.com – Blondes or brunettes?

Brandon:  Well i’ve been in trouble a lot with blondes, but that’s the fun part, so i gotta stick with blondes *laugh*

Stouthockey.com – Boxers or briefs?

Brandon:  Boxers 100 %
Stouthockey.com – Speed boat or pontoon boat?
Brandon:  Speed boat, pontoons are boring

Stouthockey.com – When not playing hockey, what would we find you doing?

Brandon:  Probably relaxing in my bed, or building something from scratch with wood, nails and a hammer.

Stouthockey.com – Goals for the team this year?
Brandon:  Obviously make it to NY again, but just play like we all know how to play,  we all know we can do it.

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Blue Devils Bury Pointers In OT

November 22nd, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

MENOMONIE (November 21, 2009) – Joe Beaudette (Fr, Blaine, Minn) sent the game into overtime and Joel Gaulrapp (Sr, Owatonna, Minn) hit the game winning goal as UW-Stout defeated UW-Stevens Point 5-4 Saturday at the Dunn County Ice Arena.

Stout (4-2-2, 2-2-2 NCHA, 2-0-0 WIAC) and Stevens Point (2-7-0, 0-6-0, 0-2-0) played to a 1-1 tie after two periods, but the flood gates opened in the third period in rapid fashion.

The teams traded goals early in the third period. Stout’s Garret Grimstad (Fr, Rochester, Minn) scored a minute into the period, but the Pointers’ Garrett Suter knotted the score at the 4:40 mark. Stout grabbed the lead back at the 5:39 mark on a Danny Ryan (Jr, Niles, Ill) goal.

The Pointers took advantage of Stout penatlies to grab the lead for the first time in the game. Donnie Hallmark scored at 11:29 and Jon Madden gave Stevens Point the 4-3 lead at 14:24.

Stout pulled their goalie, then took advantage of a Stevens Point penalty with an extra attacker as Beaudette scored with 12 seconds remaining in the game on assists by Andy Sternberg (Sr, Duluth, Minn) and Derek Hanson (Sr, Bemidji, Minn) to send the game into overtime.

Again, time was ticking down before Gaulrapp got the winner with 37 seconds left in overtime. He was assisted by Hanson and Scott Motz (Sr, Lake Elmo, Minn).

Hanson finished the night with three assists, rolling his career points total to 126, two short of the school record of 128 by Glenn LaChapelle.

Tom Lescovich (Fr, Clifton Park, NY) finished the afternoon with 31 saves, while the Pointers’ Nick Graves had 33 saves.

Stout will be at the PrimeLink Northern Shootout in Northfield, Vt., where they will face Norwich University, Friday, Nov. 27. They will meet either Middlebury College or SUNY-Plattsburgh the following day.

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The Devils advocates left their mark on UWSP as they showed why they are the best student section in the NCHA conference.  Students plasterd the UW-Stevens Point bus with signs thanking them for their effort this weekend. 

Joe Beaudette (F)

Joe Beaudette (F)

DA's give going away present

DA's give going away present

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#9 Blue Devils Game 2 This Afternoon Vs. Point

November 21st, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

MENOMONIE (November 20, 2009) – UW-Stout will play host to UW-Stevens Point in a weekend series again Saturday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.

The games will be available in a Live Video Stream by Blue Devil Video with Matt Kaskavitch on the call, along with Dan Walenski and Matt Morin. Live audio streams are also available by Stevens Point radio stations both days.

The Blue Devils (2-2-2, 0-2-2 NCHA, 0-0-0 WIAC) have won both games last year, 4-3, 6-3, and Stout has an 8-1-1 record over the Pointers (2-5-0, 0-4-0, 0-0-0) over the last 10 games. The games will be conference games for both the NCHA and the WIAC standings.

Stout will travel to Vermont to participate in the PrimeLink Shootout in Northfield, Vermont, next weekend. Stout will take on host Norwich University, Friday, Nov. 27, then will meet either Middlebury College or SUNY-Plattsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 28.

You can e-mail the broadcasters during the game at stoutradio@gmail.com

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#9 Blue Devils Hold Off Pointers 6-3

November 21st, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

MENOMONIE (November 20, 2009) - UW-Stout jumped out to a 5-1 lead, but then had to hold off UW-Stevens Point in the third period to take a 6-3 win and claim their first conference win of the season.

Stout  (3-2-2, 1-2-2 NCHA, 1-0-0 WIAC) opened the game with three goals in the first period, allowing one, then added another to take a big lead.

But the Pointers (2-6-0, 0-5-0, 0-1-0) took advantage of Stout miscues in the final period.

Stout’s Andy Sternberg (Sr, Duluth, Minn) opened the period by scoring a goal just after the Blue Devils killed a power play opportunity six minutes into the period.

Six minutes later, Nick Polaski scored on a delayed penalty to move the score to 5-2. Three minutes later, the Pointers’ Jon Madden scored on the power play.

Stevens Point pulled their goal early, and Stout could not get off a good shot at the empty net. The Blue Devils finally iced the game and took advantage of the empty net when Sam Carr (Fr, Roseau, Minn) launched a shot from the opposite blue line that made a trip into the net.

Derek Hanson (Sr, Bemidji, Minn) opened the scoring in the game, getting a breakaway goal four minutes into the game. The Pointers’ Donnie Hallmark got an equalizer three minutes later, Stout added two more goal in the period, one by Eric Scovill (Jr, Peoria, Ill) and another by Garrett Grimstad (Fr, Rochester, Minn). Scott Motz (Sr, Lake Elmo, Minn) scored in the second for Stout.

Tom Lescovich (Fr, Clifton Park, NY) turned away 25 shots for Stout, while Tom Speer had 14 saves for Stevens Point.

The teams will meet again Saturday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.

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Stout Will Host Stumbling Pointers

November 20th, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

Team Lined Up

Team Lined Up

MENOMONIE (November 20, 2009) – UW-Stout will play host to UW-Stevens Point in a weekend series, hosting the Pointers, Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.

UW-SP’s leading points man is Travis Erstad, a Stevens Point native and 4th round NHL draft pick of the St. Louis Blues.

The games will be available in a Live Video Stream by Blue Devil Video with Matt Kaskavitch on the call, along with Dan Walenski and Matt Morin. Live audio streams are also available by Stevens Point radio stations both days.

The Blue Devils (2-2-2, 0-2-2 NCHA, 0-0-0 WIAC) have won both games last year, 4-3, 6-3, and Stout has an 8-1-1 record over the Pointers (2-5-0, 0-4-0, 0-0-0) over the last 10 games. The games will be conference games for both the NCHA and the WIAC standings.

Stout will travel to Vermont to participate in the PrimeLink Shootout in Northfield, Vermont, next weekend. Stout will take on host Norwich University, Friday, Nov. 27, then will meet either Middlebury College or SUNY-Plattsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 28.

————-  Courtsey of Layne Pitt, SID

UW-Stout’s student section, better known as the Devils’ Advocates issued a ‘call-out’ to UW-SP’s student fans last week via an online video.  UW-Stevens Point’s students have not responded officially, but they were invited to come to the Dunn Co. this weekend to battle for student section supremacy.

“Get your popcorn ready,” said Brian Stutz, a UW-Stout senior and DA leader. “because the Dunn Co. is gonna be cooking” he added.

Point On Paper…

SHOT STATISTICS...............
              Goals-Shot attempts.........       20-204
              Shot pct....................         .098
              Goals/Game..................          2.9
              Shots/Game..................         29.1
              Assists.....................           33
            POWER PLAYS...................
              Goals-Power Plays...........         8-32
              Conversion Percent..........         .250
            GOAL BREAKDOWN................
              Total Goals.................           20
              Power Play..................            8
              Short-handed................            0
              Empty net...................            0
              Penalty.....................            0
              Unassisted..................            1
              Overtime....................            0
            PENALTIES.....................
              Number......................           71
              Minutes.....................          191
              Penalties/Game..............         10.1
              Pen minutes/Game............         27.3
              Minor.......................           46

UW-Stevens Point Points Leaders

 ## INDIVIDUAL (by pts)   GP   G   A Pts
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 97 Travis Erstad          6   3   4   7
 20 Garrett Suter          7   2   4   6
 18 Donnie Hallmark        7   2   3   5
 81 Johnny Meo             7   2   3   5
 21 Luke Nesper            6   1   4   5
 23 Nick Polaski           5   2   2   4
 96 Alex Handy             7   1   2   3
 44 Korey O'Brien          6   1   2   3
 91 Justin Johnson         6   1   1   2
 10 Taylor Kuypers         6   1   1   2
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Stout’s OT Win Overturned

November 15th, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

DULUTH, Minn (November 14, 2009) – For the second straight night, UW-Stout and St. Scholastica played to a tie, this time a 1-1 decision at Mars Lakeview Arena Saturday night.

The Saints (3-1-2, 2-0-2 NCHA) got on the board first only seconds after Stout (2-2-2, 2-0-2 NCHA) took their third penalty of the first period. St. Scholastica’s Jeff Gagnon scored with only eight ticks left on the first period clock just seven seconds after Stout drew a penalty for a Saints’ power play goal.

The Blue Devils’ reciprocated midway through the second period with the same type of experience. Sam Carr (Fr, Roseau, Minn) scored his first collegiate goal on the power play only six seconds after St. Scholastica drew a penalty, with the time of goal at 11:01. Andy Sternberg (Sr, Duluth, Minn) assisted on the play. Neither team could score after that.

Stout was 1-for-5 on the power play, while the Saints were 1-for-7. Shots were dead-even as both teams put 39 shots on net with Stout goaltender Tom Lescovich (Fr, Clifton Park, NY) and Saints goalie Zach Kleiman each stopping 38 shots.

The teams played to a 4-4 draw on Friday and six of the eight goals scored were power play goals.

Stout will host UW-Stevens Point, Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.

——  Courtesy of Layne Pitt

Controversial Call

With less than minute to go in OT, Derek Hanson tallied a goal that was later retracted.  The goal was for man in the crease on Joel Gaulrapp (#9) who you see getting tangled with goaltender.  The video shows Kleiman of CSS tripping Joel Gaulrapp outside the crease, then recovers to his feet and is cleanly beat by Derek Hanson for the OT win.  Goal or no goal?  You be the judge.

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Team Eats Well In Duluth (Saturday)

November 14th, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

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Blue Devils Tie 4-4 Against #10 CSS

November 13th, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

DULUTH, Minn. (November 13, 2009) - Special teams were the key tonight as UW-Stout and St. Scholastica played to a 4-4 tie Friday at Mars Lakeview Arena.

The two teams combined for six power play goals and one shorthanded goal throughout the evening and a wild second period that saw four goals scored three by Stout (2-2-1, 0-2-1).

The Saints (3-1-1, 2-0-1) took an early lead, scoring twice in the first period. Jeremy Dawes got a shorthanded goal three minutes into the contest and Chris Meagher picked up the first power play goal of the evening with two minutes left in the first period.

The second period, for the most pat, belonged to Stout. Andy Sternberg (Sr, Duluth, Minn) scored two goals in his hometown – the second time this season he has scored two goals in a game – getting the only even strength goal of the game just a minute into the period. Sternberg scored on the power play at 9:32 to open a brief scoring frenzy.

The Saints Austin Brown rapped in a power play goal at 11:43, but Stout’s Joel Gaulrapp (Sr, Owatonna, Minn) knotted the score at 3 apiece at 12:11.

St. Scholastica grabbed the lead back two minutes into the third period, again on a power play. Scott Motz (Sr, Lake Elmo, Minn) scored with seven minutes left in regulation to tie the score at 4-4.

Neither team recorded much of an attack in the overtime session, with St. Scholastica putting two shots on net, while Stout had one shot.

Stout’s Tom Lescovich (Fr, Clifton Park, NY) recorded 32 saves on the evening, while the Saints’ Brennan Poderzay (12) and Zach Kleiman (5) combined for 17 saves.

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Blue Devils On Road Against Saints

November 13th, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

DSC_0148DULUTH, Minn (November 13, 2009) – UW-Stout hits the road for the first time this season and will travel north to take on St. Scholastica in two NCHA contests this weekend.

Stout will be at St. Scholastica, Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14. Game time both days is 7:05 p.m. Stout is ranked ninth in the latest USHCO.com Division III poll, while the Saints are ranked 10th.

The two teams last meet in March in an NCAA quarterfinal game when the Blue Devils (2-2-0, 0-2-0) edged the Saints, 2-1, in overtime on a game-winning shot by Jack Wolgemuth to send Stout to their first-ever NCAA Division III Frozen Four.

Stout is fresh off a pair of wins over St. Mary’s University, 6-1, and St. Thomas, 8-0. The Saints (3-1-0, 2-0-0) last weekend lost, 3-1, to St. John’s and beat Concordia-Moorhead, 4-3.  During the opening weekend, Stout was swept by St. Norbert, 2-0, 4-1, while the Saints swept past UW-Stevens Point, 4-2, 2-1.

St. Scholastica is providing both an audio and video stream, as well as Live Stats.

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Blue Devils Sweep MIAC With Win

November 8th, 2009 Matt.Kaskavitch

Tom Lescovich (G)

Tom Lescovich (G)

MENOMONIE (November 7, 2009) – Eight different players scored goals and Tom Lescovich (Fr, Clifton Park, NY) picked up his first collegiate shutout as UW-Stout defeated St. Thomas, 8-0, at the Dunn County Ice Arena Saturday.

Danny Ryan (Jr, Niles, Ill), Scott Motz (Sr, Lake Elmo, Minn), Garrett Grimstad (Fr, Rochester, Minn), Robert Carr (Jr, Roseau, Minn), Derek Hanson (Sr, Bemidji, Minn), Joe Beaudette (Fr, Blaine, Minn), Justin Giles (Fr, Jenks, Okla), and Joel Gaulrapp (Sr, Owatonna, Minn) all scored. Ryan’s goal was shorthanded, Stout’s second shorthanded goal in as many games.

Hanson had three assists and Gaulrapp and Motz each had two.

Stout (2-2-0) broke the game wide open with five goals in the first 13 minutes of the second period.

Lescovich had 29 saves, while St. Thomas (2-1-1) used three goalies, who combined for 30 saves.

Stout will be at St. Scholastica, Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14.

Joel Gaulrapp Tickles The Twine In The 3rd

Content courtesy of UW-Stout Sports Information Department

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