The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle Club Hockey team has added nine new members this summer. Six forwards, two defensemen, and one goalie will be joining the team when they hit the ice this fall.
Ben Hines (So., F, Detroit Lakes) who was a member of the Jamestown Jimmies prior to transferring to UMC. Hines had seven goals and 12 points in 27 games for the Jimmies, in the Regional Tournament he scored two goals in two games.
Rudy Moser (Fr., F, Langdon, N.D.) spent last season with the Langdon Blades of the NDAHA, he was named to the Second Team Junior Gold All-State Team.
Mason Romfo (Fr., F, Langdon, N.D.) also played for the Langdon Blades. He was named to the First Team Junior Gold All-State Team.
Jackson Dodds (Sr., F, Watford City, N.D.) spent last season at Williston State College. Dodds played in 20 games for the Tetons last season, scoring 11 goals and 12 assists. His brother, Fox Dodds (Sr., F, Watford City, N.D.), is entering his second season with the Golden Eagles.
Aiden Morelli (Jr., F, Minot, N.D.) is a transfer from Dakota College-Bottineau. Morelli had a breakout season in 2023-24, scoring 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points in 33 games.
Connor O’Donoghue (So., F, Champlin) was a student at UMC last year and will join the team this year. He has not played since the 2020-2021 season, when he played 19 games with Champlin Park High
Alexander Bailey (Jr., D, Crosby, N.D.) is a transfer from Williston State College. Bailey led the Tetons in assists and points last year, scoring six goals and 22 assists for 28 points in 19 games.
Tyler Lorenz (Fr., D, Shakopee, Minn.) played last year for Junior Gold B Red in 2023-2024 for Shakopee.
Tyler Swanson (Fr., G, Fargo, N.D.) played for the Wisconsin Lumberjacks of the SIJHL two seasons ago. He had a 3-8-1 record, with a 5.47 goals against average and a .872 save percentage. He did not play last season.
The Golden Eagles will return to action October 11th at 7 P.M. when they faceoff with the Jamestown Jimmies to open the season.
