Gino was known as one of the top playmakers on the 2005-06 U of M Gophers hockey team a, reliable performer in even strength, power play and penalty killing situations Gino finished his senior campaign as one of UM’s top players in faceoffs. 

U of M Gopher Stats:

2005-06 • Senior Season
2005-06 captain • given the team’s Elwin “Doc” Romnes Leadership and Sportsmanship Award and Donald M. Clark Community Service Award • one of eight players to appear in all 41 games  ranks 63rd on Minnesota’s career points list with 107 • centered Minnesota’s second line • member of 2005-06 WCHA All-Academic Team. 

2004-05 • Junior Season
One of eight Golden Gophers to play in all 44 games • finished fourth on the team and 25th in the WCHA in scoring with 12 -20--32  • had eight multi-point games • had a point in 23 games • WCHA All-Academic Team member • U of M Scholar-Athlete • earned his third letter.

2003-04 • Sophomore Season
 • did not go more than three games without scoring a point • centered Minnesota’s second line for the majority of the season • WCHA All-Academic Team member • U of M Scholar-Athlete • earned his second letter.

2002-03 • Freshman Season
 • Drafted 165th overall in the fifth round by the Dallas Stars in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft • U of M Scholar-Athlete •

High School

A graduate of Greenway High School Gino played high school hockey for is father Pat where he finished his high school career as one of the most prolific players in high school hockey being named Mr. Hockey in the state of Minnesota • Associated Press Player of the Year following junior and senior seasons • two-time all-state selection • four-time all-conference and three-time all-area selection • four-year letter winner that collected 117-165--282 in 101 career games • tallied 35 goals and 50 assists in 26 games as a senior. 

Gino also played with Lincoln of the USHL after his final prep season where he registered 7-10--17 in 15 games with the Stars • also tallied five power-play goals and four game-winning goals • named USHL Offensive Player of the Week (4/1) after collecting 3-6--9 in four games • member of the 2000 U.S. Under-18 National Team • earned four letters in football and two in baseball • named all-area Player of the Year on the gridiron • rushed for 2,133 yards with 25 touchdowns during senior campaign • earned all-state honors • named all-area twice and all-conference three times as a running back and linebacker • played centerfield on the diamond • was salutatorian of senior class • four-year member of the ‘A’ Honor Roll.

Personal
Recently engaged to his longtime girlfriend Laura Cloutier.  Guyer proposed just before Christmas last year to Cloutier, a St. Cloud State alumna, in Last Vegas. The two plan a summer wedding next year on July 10th. Guyer lists golfing, hunting and fishing as hobbies.

Peter was a Member Of Team Canada For The Under-17 World Challenge in Nova Scotia as well as a 2005-06 WCHA All-Academic Team at the U of M. ITR is excited to welcome Peter to our team.

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Matti Uusivirta

6'3 - 190
Shoots: right
Espoo, Finland (Espoo Blues)

2005-06: Played in 30 games and had a 4-5-9 scoring line as a freshman...got his first collegiate point on an assist on Dennis McCauley's goal in NU's 2-1 loss to North Dakota on Oct. 14...scored his first two goals as a Husky and added and assist in a 7-5 loss at Rensselaer on Oct. 28...assisted on Joe Vitale's second goal in a 5-3 loss to Vermont at Matthews Arena on Nov. 1...assisted on Jimmy Russo's first goal in a 2-0 victory over Massachusetts on Nov. 11 at Matthews Arena...netted his third goal of the season in 4-3 loss to Boston College on Jan. 6...scored in a 2-2 at UMass Lowell on Jan. 21.

Before NU: Played three seasons for the Espoo Blues Junior “A” team, serving as the team’s captain his final two seasons...posted a scoring line of 16-13-29 in 36 games for the Blues in 2005...helped Blues to a bronze medal at the Finnish Championship in 2003-04...that season, scored 12 goals in 39 games for the Blues and was named the team’s MVP...played for the Espoo Junior “B” team in 2001-02 and was team captain.

Personal: Born March 29, 1985...enjoys golf, tennis and watersports...plans to major in Athletic Training...Class of 2009

Degenhardt (Madison Wisconsin) was a full-scholarship, four year letter winner with the University Wisconsin Badgers program that won the NCAA national championship. As a Badger student-athlete under Mike Eaves and Mark Osieki, Degenhardt became known for his hard work ethic, community service leadership and advocacy for drug-free activities. 

Before joining the Badger ranks, Degenhardt played two years with the Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) for a total of six years under the tutelage of Oseiki who praises Degenhardt’s eagerness to learn and then teach the game while helping players find the appropriate balance of time and energy to succeed at higher levels. 

Since college graduation, Degenhardt coached at Verona High School, the Madison Stars AAA program and the Inside the Red 26ers AAA hockey program to prepare for a full time coaching career.

Coach Degenhardt is certified by USA Hockey as a Level 4 coach and is excited about the 2009-2010 season.

 As an assistant coach with the Northern Lights Junior A hockey team Brett brings a wealth of experience to the ITR 26ers from his years of experience as Head Instructor for Laura Stamm Power Skating.

As a player Brett was Captain of his team at Augsburg College (MIAC Division 3) and after being named to the Dean's List, he graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Business Management with a Minor in Management Information Systems.

Bernd Brückler
BTM Elite Goaltending Instructor

Bernd Brückler (born August 26, 1981 in Graz, Austria) is an Austrianprofessional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted by thePhiladelphia Flyers as their fifth-round pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, #150 overall.

New to the 26ers in his role as coach, Alec played college hockey for the Concordia Cobbers in Moorhead, Minnesota.  While at Concordia Alec was captain of the Cobbers his senior year and was Assistant Coach upon completion of his collegiate carreer.