2016-17 Brookings Blizzard Roster
North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Team Record: 30-25-4 (SO: 0-1) - 65 points
Finishing 3rd in the NAHL's Central Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Dan Daikawa (30-25-4, 1 OTL)
Location: Brookings, South Dakota
2016-17 Brookings Blizzard StatisticsTeam Record: 30-25-4 (SO: 0-1) - 65 points
Finishing 3rd in the NAHL's Central Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Dan Daikawa (30-25-4, 1 OTL)
Location: Brookings, South Dakota
The Brookings Blizzard of the North American Hockey League ended the 2016-17 season with a record of 30 wins and 25 losses (and 4 overtime losses), with a 0-1 showing in shootouts for 65 points finishing third in the NAHL's Central Division.
The Blizzard scored 192 goals and surrendered 193. Paul Cotter netted 28 goals for Brookings, while Nicholas Cardelli recorded 33 assists. Josh Boyko earned 25 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3 goals against average, topping qualifying goaltenders.
Dan Daikawa coached the team. The 2016-17 Brookings Blizzard lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martan | F | February 15, 1998 | 6'6" | 185 | R | Geneva, IL |
| Roman Ahcan | F | March 24, 1999 | 5'9" | 154 | L | Savage, MN |
| Brendan Aird | D | July 20, 1998 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Orland Park, IL |
| Nick Althaus | G | February 17, 1998 | 6'3" | 180 | St. Cloud, MN | |
| Cam Babiak | RD | April 30, 1999 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Saline, MI |
| Jake Begley | G | March 18, 1999 | 6'0" | 147 | L | Mahtomedi, MN |
| Josh Benson | G | November 4, 1997 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Stillwater, MN |
| Cade Borchardt | F | July 6, 1998 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Burnsville, MN |
| Josh Boyko | G | February 21, 1997 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Mississaugua, ON |
| Chase Brand | F | February 25, 1999 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Nevis, MN |
| Justin Brandt | F | November 2, 1998 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Brett Callahan | D | October 16, 1998 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Westmont, IL |
| Christian Canavati | D | August 25, 1996 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Alexandria, MN |
| Hunter Canestra | F | March 31, 1999 | 6'3" | 195 | R | Boyertown, PA |
| Nicholas Cardelli | RW | June 6, 1997 | 5'8" | 154 | R | Wood Dale, IL |
| Paul Cotter | F | November 16, 1999 | 6'0" | 185 | Canton, MI | |
| Matt Dahlseide | F | April 28, 1999 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Woodbury, MN |
| Henry Enebak | F | July 29, 1998 | 5'5" | 185 | R | Prior Lake, MN |
| Tim Faulkner | D | May 25, 1996 | 6'4" | 210 | L | New Baden, IL |
| Chase Gamelin | F | July 20, 1996 | 6'1" | 189 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
| Gunnar Goodmanson | F | August 28, 1996 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Buffalo, MN |
| Derek Hammer | F | October 22, 1997 | 5'9" | 172 | R | Woodbury, MN |
| Matt Hanewall | F | January 2, 1998 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Lombard, IL |
| Carson Kosobud | D | June 4, 1999 | 6'6" | 190 | L | Moorehead, MN |
| Connor Koviak | F | April 11, 1997 | 5'9" | 167 | L | Canton, MI |
| Brandon Kruse | F | March 26, 1999 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Saline, MI |
| Doug Larson | F | November 29, 1997 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Crookston, MN |
| Tosten Mann | D | August 30, 1997 | 6'6" | 195 | L | Fergus Falls, MN |
| Zach Mitchell | F | December 4, 1996 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Chicago, IL |
| Logan Nelson | F | May 8, 1997 | 6'2" | 190 | R | St. Michaels, MN |
| Anton Nyyssonen | D | June 13, 1996 | 6'6" | 180 | L | Espoo, Fin |
| Ben Perkins | F | April 7, 1999 | 5'5" | 159 | L | |
| Parker Revering | D | January 11, 1997 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Alexandria, MN |
| Joey Rosa | D | December 27, 1997 | 6'6" | 205 | R | Ballwin, MO |
| Taylor Schneider | F | February 18, 1998 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Lakeville, MN |
| John Siebenaler | F | December 10, 1997 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Farmington, MN |
| Jeff Skinner | F | August 4, 1998 | 6'0" | 170 | L | Katy, TX |
| Brenden Stanko | F | April 20, 1999 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Howell, MI |
| Cameron Teamor | RD | June 22, 1998 | 5'10" | 155 | R | South Bend, IN |
| Jake Tesarowski | D | April 23, 1997 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Regina, SK |
