SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana hockey will open its inaugural campaign with 26 members on its roster. On Monday, the first nine student-athletes were announced by head coach Garrett Raboin. The nine defensemen are a mix of freshmen and transfers. Five student-athletes are arriving at Augustana with collegiate hockey experience while the other four are coming from the juniors ranks. 

Shay Donovan | Fifth Year | Defenseman | 6-3 | Duluth, Minn. | Wisconsin

Honors and Awards: Named Academic All-Big Ten, UW Jeff Sauer Character Award Winner, Graduated with Honors from the University of Wisconsin
 
Before Augustana: Shay previously attended Wisconsin where he played from 2019-23. Before playing college hockey, he played for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights (NAHL) in 2018-19 where he had 4 goals and 8 points in 41 games. He also skated for the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) in the 2017-18 season. 

Personal: Shay was born on May 26, 1998, in Duluth, Minnesota, to parents Katie and Raymond. He has four siblings: Vanessa, Ryder, Boden, and Clara. He enjoys playing golf and wake surfing when he is not playing hockey and hopes to excel in the finance and real estate industries after he is done with his hockey career. He is planning to receive his MBA while attending Augustana.
 

Hayden Hennen | Freshman | Defenseman | 6-4 | Hallock, Minn. | Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL)

Before Augustana: Started the 2021-22 season playing for the Granite City Lumberjacks (NA3HL) where he appeared in two games scoring three goals. He finished the season with the Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL) where he played in 44 games scoring four goals and recording 10 assists for a total of 14 points. He spent the 2022-23 season as assistant captain with the Wolverines and had a total of 32 points with 24 assists and eight goals. Hennen played four years of high school hockey for Kittson Central High School where he was team captain his junior and senior seasons while leading his team to Northwest Conference Champions three years in a row. 

Personal: Hailing from Hallock, Minnesota, Hayden was born on August 13, 2002, to parents Shawna and Rod. He has three siblings, Madyson, Tyler and Brynn, and he enjoys golfing, fishing and hunting in his free time. Hayden is planning to earn a degree in communications at Augustana and hopes to one day coach at the college level.
 

Jeff Hutchinson | Freshman | Defenseman | 6-2 | St. Louis, Mo. | New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL)

Before Augustana: Tallied 14 goals and 43 assists in 150 games for the New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) from 2020-23. He served as team captain for the 2022-23 season. Before playing in the NAHL, he played for the St. Louis Blues AAA 13U-18U from 2015-20. 

Personal: Jeff was born on May 2, 2002, in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Julie and Raymond.
 

Evan McIntyre | Junior | Defenseman | 5-10 | Oakville, Ontario | Ohio State

Honors and Awards: A two-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten selection, 2018 Defenseman of the Year (CISAA)
 
Before Augustana: Evan previously attended Ohio State where he played from 2020-23. He recorded 6 points in his time with the Buckeyes. Before playing college hockey, he played for Penticton (BCHL) in Canada for two seasons where he skated in 58 games in the 2019-20 regular season with 29 points on six goals and 23 assists. He also started the 2018-19 season with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders (USHL) before ending the year with Penticton posting seven points. 

Personal: Hailing from Oakville, Ontario, Evan was born on October 17, 2000, to Liza and Jason. He has one sibling, Brooke. He enjoys playing ping pong and golf in his free time when he is not playing hockey. He plans to earn a degree in economics while at Augustana and hopes to play professional hockey one day.
 

Ethan Perrault | Freshman | Defenseman | 6-3 | Tipp City, Ohio | Johnsontown Tomahawks (NAHL)

Before Augustana: Tallied 7 goals and 32 assists in 120 games for the Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) where he played from 2021-23. He served as captain in his second season. Before playing in the NAHL, he played for the Tri-State Spartans 16U in the 2019-20 season. 

Personal: Hailing from Tipp City, Ohio, Ethan was born on January 26, 2003, to parents Jennifer and Kelly. He has two siblings, Raymond and Maryn, and he enjoys hunting and fishing when he is not playing hockey. He plans to earn a degree in finance and business at Augustana. 
 

Uula Ruikka | Junior | Defenseman | 5-9 | Oulu, Finland | Providence College 

Before Augustana: Uula previously attended Providence College from 2020-23 where he appeared in 84 games totaling 22 points with five goals and 17 assists. Before playing college hockey, he played for the Chicago Steel (USHL) from 2018-20 where he appeared in 95 games and tallied eight goals with 25 assists and was named USHL Defenseman of the Week (11/25/19). Before playing in the USHL, he totaled 14 goals and 48 assists in 113 games with Karpat in the U18 SM-Sarja. 

Personal: Uula was born on May 28, 2000, in Oulu, Finland, to parents Ville and Mattiina. He has three siblings, Arttu, Anni, and Matilda. He enjoys fishing and playing golf when he is not playing hockey. He will work towards a sport management degree at Augustana while also wanting to become a coach. 
 

Anthony Stark | 5^th Year | Defenseman | 5-9 | New York, New York | Colgate 

Honors and Awards: ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team three times
 
Before Augustana: Stark previously played for Colgate University from 2019-23 where he saw action in 117 games and had a total of eight points. Before playing college hockey, he played two seasons with the Madison Capitols (USHL) where he tallied six goals and seven assists in 89 games. He also previously played 10 games with the Austin Bruins (NAHL) where he earned two assists. He is a 2017 graduate of Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota where he racked up 20 goals and 58 assists in his 147-game career. He also played tennis in his prep career.

Personal: Anthony was born on April 9, 1999, in New York, New York to Debbie and Anthony Sr. He is a triplet with Angelica and Alessandra and he plans to get his MBA while attending Augustana.
 

Will Svenddal | Sophomore | Defenseman | 6-1 | Minneapolis, Minn. | Minnesota Magicians (NAHL)

Honors and Awards: State Tournament All-Tournament Team for Class AA Herb Brooks Award Winner (2019-20), Class AA Hobey Baker Character Award Winner (2019-20), Reed Larson Award Candidate All-Metro Third Team (2019-20)
 
Before Augustana: Tallied six goals and 32 assists in 99 games for the Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) from 2020-2022. He served as alternate captain during his 2021-22 season. He played in the MNHS Elite League in the Fall of 2018-19 and the Fall of 2019-20 where he racked up four goals and eight assists in 38 games.

Personal: Will was born on October 12, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents Darcy and Troy. Will has a younger brother, Jake, and he enjoys golfing and spending time at his family's cabin when he's not playing hockey. He is pursuing his degree in accounting at Augustana. As one of the first two official members of the Viking hockey team, he hopes to help build a culture here at Augustana that everyone wants to be a part of.
 

Brady Ziemer | Junior | Defenseman | 5-10 | Carver, Minn. | St. Cloud State

Honors and Awards: NCHC Academic All-Conference and Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Honors.
 
Before Augustana: Ziemer previously played at St. Cloud State from 2020-23 where he played in 51 games, scoring one goal and tallying three assists. Before St. Cloud State, he played junior hockey during the 2019-20 season with Green Bay (USHL). In 2018-19, he played for the Merritt Centennials (BCHL). Ziemer is a 2018 graduate of Holy Family Catholic HS where he was captain all four years.

Personal: Brady was born on May 24, 2000, in Carver, Minnesota, to parents Nicole and Eric. He has two siblings, Brier and Brodie, and he enjoys fishing, hunting and going boating when he's not playing hockey. Brady plans to major in Finance while here at Augustana.

Although the priority season ticket deadline has passed, there is still time to secure season tickets for Augustana hockey. Affordable bowl seating remains with more information found at GoAugie.com/HockeyTickets.