Five Earn All-WIAC Honors

Feb. 25, 2009

Five Falcons have been named to the 2009 All-WIAC hockey team.

Forward Derek Hansberry (Sr., Arvada, Col.) and defenseman Josh Meyers (Sr., International Falls, Minn.) were both named to the first team. Forwards Ben Beaudoin (Fr., Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) and Tyler Czuba (Jr., Kelowna, B.C.) and goalie Stephen Ritter (Jr., Tenafly, N.J.) all earned honorable mention.

Hansberry, 6-0, 197 pounds, led the Falcons in goals (16) and points (25). He also led the team with seven power-play goals and two short-handed goals. He had two game-winners. He was named to the 2006 and 2007 first All-WIAC teams and earned honorable mention in 2008. Hansberry finished his career fourth in goals (74) and 12th in points (131). He scored 37 power-play goals, five short-handed goals and 12 game winners in 110 games. Hansberry was also named to the WIAC's All-Sportsmanship Team. That team is for individuals who displayed exemplary sportsmanship throughout the season. The team included one member from each school as selected by that school.

Meyers, 6-0, 192 pounds, scored one goal and six points for the Falcons this year. He finished his career with three goals and 17 points. He scored one power-play goal. He played in 73 career games. Meyers was named to the WIAC All-Sportsmanship team after the 2008 season.

Beaudoin, 6-1, 214 pounds, had a solid first season for the Falcons. He finished tied for second in scoring with four goals and 17 points. He scored three power-play goals and had two game-winners.

Czuba, 6-0, 189 pounds, played in just 19 games for the Falcons this year, but still tied for second on the team witih 17 points. He scored 12 goals and had one power-play goal and two game-winners. In two years and 46 career games he has scored 28 goals adn 42 points. He has scored five power-play goals and three game-winners.

Ritter, 6-4, 205 pounds, played 22 of the team's 27 games in goal. He had a 9-9-1 record with a 2.60 goals against average and a .923 saves percentage. Ritter had one shutout. He was twice named the WIAC Player of the Week. In 35 career games he has a 17-14-1 record with a 2.67 goals against average and a .921 saves percentage. He has three shutouts.

The Falcons finished the season with a 10-15-2 overall record.

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