Marc-Andre Lalande returns for his final season with the Falcons and will be one of the top players in the NCHA. He is the lone returning Falcon who was named to the first All-NCHA team in 2004 when he scored two goals and had five assists for seven points. The talented defenseman was also named to the first All-WIAC team. He was named the team's Player of the Week on Dec. 8. He is a very disciplined player with great defensive skills. He has eight goals and 18 assists for 26 career points. In 2003, he was named both All-WIAC and All-NCHA honorable mention. He played all 31 games and scored five goals and tallied nine assists. Lalande missed action in only three games in the 2001-02 campaign. He scored a goal in a 4-2 win over Augsburg. Lalande also contributed four assists in his debut season. He joined the Falcons from Cedar Rapids in the USHL. He also played in a Quebec Junior AAA team where he was second in points among defensemen. He helped his team to the playoff finals. He is the son of Diane and Jacques and has two sisters. Lalande is majoring in business management.

Garrett Larson is a rangy, strong, all-around player with valuable playing experience. Larson transferred to UWRF from St. Cloud State where he was voted the team's Most Improved Player in 2002 and 2003. Larson scored nine goals and dished out four assists last year for the Huskies. He is the son of Dayton Larson and Audrey Blair and has one brother. Larson is majoring in mass communications.

Steve Moe brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Falcons for the 2004-05 season. In 2004 he was named the team's Most Improved Player when he finished with nine goals and seven assists for 16 points. He had one short-handed goal and two game-winners. He more than doubled his point totals from his first two years in 2004. Moe earned honorable mention to the 2004 All-WIAC team. In 2003 he scored three goals and got six assists in 19 games. Moe saw plenty of playing time in his rookie season. His two goals were both game winners, and he added four assists. Moe came to the Falcons after a 2001 season at Great Falls in the AWHL where he scored 22 goals and had 38 assists. He helped Great Falls win the league championship and league playoff title. He was named to the league’ s All-Star team. At Coon Rapids, Minn., High School he received honorable mention to the all-conference team. He is the son of Mary and Steve and has three brothers and two sisters. Moe is majoring in business administration.

Tony Sikich had his best year as a Falcon in 2004 and will be looked upon as one of the team's top go-to players in 2005. He returns as the second leading scorer after finishing with eight goals and 13 assists for 21 points. He had two power play goals and a game winner. He played in every game and was named the NCHA and WIAC Player of the Week on Feb. 9 when he scored two goals and assisted on two others in a 6-4 win over No. 2-ranked St. Norbert. Sikich was also named the team's Player of the Week on Jan. 19. He also performs well in the class room and was named to the NCHA All-Academic team in 2004. He has all of the skills to make him one of the premier players in college hockey. He passes the puck well and if needed can skate the puck out of the zone. In only 20 games in 2003, he scored seven goals, including two game-winners. He also registered nine assists. He was named the Falcon Player of the Week on Jan. 27 for a two-goal game in a 9-3 win against Eau Claire. Out of Apple Valley, Minn., High School, he played a year at UW-Stout before catching up with Topeka of the USHL. He is the son of Chris and Patsy and has three brothers and one sister. Sikich is majoring in accounting.

Grant Van Wyngeeren returns to the Falcons after competing with the team in the 2001-02 season. He is a tall, rangy goalie who gives the Falcons another talented player in the important goalie position. He helped Brainerd, Minn., High School to a conference title. He is the son of Dutch and Marsha and has one sister. Van Wyngeeren is majoring in business management.

Aaron Degerness had another outstanding season for the Falcons in 2004 and returns this year as the team's top scorer among forwards. He scored nine goals and had 12 assists for 21 points. He led the team with four power play goals and also had two game winners. He was named the NCHA Player of the Week on Nov. 17 when he scored a goal and tallied two assists in a 5-1 win against St. Thomas and added a goal in a 4-2 win over St. Mary's. Degerness will certainly break the career 50 point mark - he enters the season with 49 points. He plays a gritty two-way game with fine talents in both ends of the rink. In 2003 he netted 11 goals and assisted on 17. Degerness captained the USHL’s Rochester Mustangs, scoring 16 goals and 12 assists, and helped his teammates at Roseau, Minn., High School to a State AA championship. He was also an all-conference selection in high school. He is the son of Tim and Sharlene and has one brother. Degerness is majoring in health & human performance.

Murphy Dwyer was a regular for the Falcons on the blue line in his first season in 2004. He finished the year with two goals and seven assists for nine points. He had one game-winning goal - it came in a 3-0 NCHA playoff win over UW-Eau Claire on Feb. 21. He picked up two assists in the team's 7-2 win over Lake Forest. Dwyer was named to the first All-WIAC team. He showed that he is a good-skating, offensive-minded defenseman. With the Chicago Steel of the USHL he tallied nine points on three goals and six assists. At Burnsville, Minn., High School he was named his team's Most Valuable Player in 2000 and was his team's Hardest Worker in 1999. He received honorable mention to the All-Metro team in 2000 and was twice named to the all-conference team. He is the son of Tim and Mary and has two brothers and one sister. He is majoring in history.

Nate Hansen returns as a key player for the Falcons. He played in 29 games and finished with two goals and six assists for eight points. In 2003 he broke into the Falcon roster with a strong season. He had seven points on five goals and two assists and earned the team’s Most Improved Award. Hansen was also named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll. With strong athleticism, good size and excellent skating ability, Hansen can play either forward or defense. Hansen had eight goals and 16 assists for the Des Moines Bucs of the USHL. At Austin, Minn., High School, he once scored six goals in a game and was an all-conference and all-state honorable mention selection. He is the son of Lee and Joni and has three brothers. Hansen is undecided on a major field of study.

Daniel Meneghin had a second straight strong season for the Falcons in 2004 and has posted some outstanding numbers in his two years. He played in 12 games in 2004 and finished with an 8-2-1 record, a 2.03 goals against average and a .915 saves percentage. He recorded two shutouts - 3-0 at UW-Stout on Dec. 12 and 5-0 at MSOE on Oct. 31. He finished 10th in goals against average, 11th in winning percentage (.773) and 14th in saves percentage in the entire NCAA. Meneghin was named the team's Player of the Week on Dec. 15 when he made 37 saves in the shutout win at Stout. He has done an outstanding job in the classroom also and was named to the NCHA All-Academic team. In 2003 he appeared in 14 games and went 13-1, including two shutouts. He posted a 1.72 goals against average and a .927 save percentage. In all of Div. III hockey, he finished second in winning percentage (.929), third in goals against average and fourth in saves percentage. He also performed well in the classroom and was named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll. He boasts a lot of experience in juniors action with the Victoria Salsa of the British Columbia Hockey League. After three years in the league, he started in the league’s all-star game. While playing with the Barnaby Bulldogs he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. Meneghin had a .897 save percentage and a 3.6 goals against average in his final year with the Salsa. He went to high school at Holy Cross. He is the son of Emilio and Eva and has three brothers. Meneghin is majoring in accounting.

Vince Pulera is an exceptional skater with outstanding offensive skills. Pulera attended Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault, Minn. He lists his biggest hockey thrills as winning a Midget National Championship two years in a row. He is the son of Paul and Judy and has two brothers. Pulera is majoring in health and human performance.

Andy Jurek had a great rookie year for the Falcons in 2004 and will be a mainstay on the blue line in 2005. He played in every game in 2004 and finished the season with six assists. He played in all types of situations and his physical play was a key to the team's success. He has very good puck handling skills. Jurek netted 14 goals and dished out 28 assists in 2003 and was the second-highest scorer among defensemen in the AWHL. He was named to the All-AWHL first team and was an AWHL Top Prospect. He is the son of Kevin and Pat and has one brother. Jurek is majoring in marketing communications.

Tyler Kostiuk is one of the top playmakers in small college hockey and showed those skills with the Falcons in 2004. He showed his offensive flair in every game and provided the Falcons with offensive spark throughout the year. Kostiuk scored six goals and had eight assists for 14 points. He scored three power play goals and had one game winner. His 14 points was the most for a first year Falcon in 2004. The game winner came in a 3-0 win over UW-Stout on Dec. 13. He was named the team's Player of the Week on Feb. 2 when he came up with two timely goals to lift the Falcons to two ties on the road in NCHA play. His goal early in the third period against UW-Superior tied the game 2-2. His penalty shot goal with less than five minutes remaining gave the Falcons a 1-1 tie at St. Scholastica. He has a talent for moving the puck up ice and has the ability to find the open player and get him the puck. He sees the ice very well. Kostiuk led the AWHL in assists with 61 in 2003. He also netted 19 goals. He is the son of Ken and Toni and has two brothers and one sister. Kostiuk is majoring in marketing communications.

Cory Lennartson was a key player for the Falcons and showed his talents throughout the 2004 season. He played some important minutes for the Falcons in crucial situations. He played in 28 of the team's games and finished with one goal and four assists for five points. He scored his first collegiate goal in his first game on Oct. 31 at MSOE. He demonstrated gritty, two-way play and gave the Falcons a physical presence in all areas of the rink. In 2003 he showed great playmaking ability at Whichita Falls in the AWHL. He registered 58 points on 27 goals and 31 assists and was named a Top Prospect. He is the son of Greg and Sue and has two brothers. Lennartson is majoring in accounting.

Jared Sailer is a big, powerful forward who stepped into the Falcon lineup in 2004 and showed that he can make important plays all over the ice. Even though he's one of the biggest players on the team, he has a great touch with the puck. Sailer used his size and skills to become a regular in the Falcon lineup. He scored four goals and had two assists for six points. He scored his first collegiate goal in his first game and scored one game winner - it came in a 3-2 win over St. Scholastica. He led the AWHL with 46 goals in 2003. He also registered 36 assists. He was a first-team All-Star and earned team Co-MVP honors. Sailer is the son of Bill and Val. Sailer is majoring in accounting.

Joe Tiberio gave the Falcons a solid first year and will use that experience to play an even bigger role in 2005. Through hard work he played more and more as the 2004 season progressed. He gives the Falcons a some needed physical play. He finished with two goals - both game winners - and two assists. He scored a goal in his first collegiate game and it was a game winner in a 5-0 win at MSOE. He came back about two weeks later to score his second game winner in a 5-1 win over St. Thomas. In 2003 Tiberio netted 19 goals and dished out 11 helpers to go along with his 142 penalty minutes while playing at Bismarck in the AWHL. He is the son of Joe and Barb and has one brother. Tiberio is majoring in business administration.

Aaron Venasky came up with several big points for the Falcons in 2004 and will be looked upon to do the same thing in 2005. In 20 games he scored five goals and added five assists for 10 points. His 10 points were second among first year Falcons in 2004. Among his five goals were three game-winning tallies. He had game winners in a 4-2 win over St. Mary's, a 3-0 win over Stout and a big 6-4 win over St. Norbert. He is a strong two-way player who contributes in both ends of the rink. In 2003 with the Billings Bulls of the AWHL, Venasky showed his balance with 29 goals and 25 assists. He captained the Bulls and was named a AWHL-USA Hockey Top Prospect. Venasky led his team to the USA Hockey Junior A national championship. He is the son of Frank and Judy and has one brother. Venasky is majoring in finance.

Joe Adams brings a team attitude to the Falcons and is known for being a character player. He is coming off a very successful season at Bismarck of the NAHL, where he led his team to the Borne Cup championship. In December (2003), Adams was named the offensive player of the month in the NAHL West Division. He was also voted the team's Most Valuable Player, the playoff Most Valuable Player and he received the Matt Plauzak Award, given to the player who best represents the team on and off the ice. Those awards were all voted on by his teammates. He is the son of Mike and Kris and has one sister. Adams is majoring in elementary education.

Brent Cooper is a gritty two-way forward, who will score, and has no problem getting physical in the defensive zone. Cooper won a Junior A National Championship last year playing with Texas of the NAHL, where he scored 29 goals and recorded 36 assists. He is the son of Craig and Sue and has one brother. Cooper is undecided on a major field of study.

Tyler Dahl is a solid two-way forward that will contribute on both ends of the rink for the Falcons. Dahl attended Apple Valley, Minn., High School where he earned honorable mention to the all-conference team. He helped lead the team to an undefeated 23-win season. In 2003-04 in Des Moines of the USHL, Dahl scored 19 goals and added 20 assists. He also played for the Tri-City Storm where he was named the team's Most Improved Player. He is the son of Todd and Nancy and has two brothers. Dahl is undecided on a major.

Rob Dubel gives the Falcons a stay at home defenseman who will give them steady play and good size. At Maple Grove, Minn., High School, Dubel was earned honorable mention to the All-State team. He was named the team's defensive Most Valuable Player. Dubel played for Sioux Falls of the USHL last year and dished out 23 assists. He lists that playing in his first junior game was the biggest thrill of his hockey career. He is the son of Jim and Mary and has two brothers and one sister. Dubel is undecided on a major field of study.

Chad Georgell comes to the Falcons as a big, physical stay at home defenseman. He attended Michigan Tech last year, but transferred to UWRF to be a part of a winning program. Georgell played junior hockey in Fairbanks of the NAHL and played his high school hockey at West Valley High in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was twice named his junior team's best defenseman. He is the son of Gary and Nancy and has two brothers. Georgell is majoring in health and human performance.

Wade Harstad comes to the Falcons as a big, fast, physical forward who will help the team on both ends of the ice. He attended Moorhead, Minn., High School where he was named to the all-conference team. He helped lead the team to a second place finish in the Miinnesota State Tournament. Harstad scored 11 goals and dished out 17 assists last year for St. Louis of the USHL. He is the son of Mark and Carla and has two brothers. Harstad is majoring in business administration.

Jim Henkemeyer gives the Falcons a solid defenseman with good puck handling skills. He earned all-conference honors as a defenseman at St. Cloud Apollo, Minn., High School. He helped Bismarck of the NAHL win the Borne Cup. He is the son of Mike and Pat and has two sisters. Henkemeyer is undecided on a major field of study.

Matthew Jackson comes to the Falcons as a talented offensive player. At Apple Valley, Minn., High School Jackson led the team in scoring and was named to the second All-State team. In 2003-04 with Danville of the USHL, Jackson scored 18 goals and had 18 assists. He is the son of Warren and Susan and has one brother and one sister. Jackson is majoring in business and marketing.