<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://msumavericks.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=mhockey</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=mhockey" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Skahan Joins Mavericks</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/15/mens-hockey-skahan-joins-mavericks.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/15/mens-hockey-skahan-joins-mavericks.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for Will Skahan transferring to Minnesota State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Skahan_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. ---  Minnesota State men's hockey coach Luke Strand has announced Will Skahan will join the Mavericks for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Skahan_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Skahan_-_Web.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for Will Skahan transferring to Minnesota State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Skahan_-_Web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:16:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20875</s:story_id></item><item><title>Court Set To Join Mavericks</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-hockey-court-set-to-join-mavericks.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-hockey-court-set-to-join-mavericks.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic announcing Sam Court's transfer to Minnesota State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Court_-_Web__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. ---  Minnesota State head coach Luke Strand has announced Sam Court will join the Mavericks for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Court_-_Web__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Court_-_Web__1_.jpg"><media:title>A graphic announcing Sam Court's transfer to Minnesota State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Court_-_Web__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:13:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20873</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lehti Joins Mavericks in Net</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-hockey-lehti-joins-mavericks-in-net.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/14/mens-hockey-lehti-joins-mavericks-in-net.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic of Lassi Lehti announcing his transfer to Minnesota State" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lehti_-_Web_v2.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn.  ---  Minnesota State men's hockey coach Luke Strand has announced Lassi Lehti will join the Mavericks as a graduate transfer for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lehti_-_Web_v2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lehti_-_Web_v2.jpg"><media:title>A graphic of Lassi Lehti announcing his transfer to Minnesota State</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/14/Lehti_-_Web_v2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:27:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20872</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Men’s Hockey Finishes Season Ranked #14 in National Polls</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-hockey-finishes-season-ranked-14-in-national-polls.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/13/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-hockey-finishes-season-ranked-14-in-national-polls.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A GRAPHIC FOR THE FINAL MEN'S HOCKEY POLL OF THE 2025-26 SEASON" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/13/FINAL_POLL.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State men's hockey team has been ranked 14th in the end of the season polls conducted by USCHO.com and USA Hockey (April 13).]]></description><media:thumbnail 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Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Hockey, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Hockey, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the 2026 MavWeek Challenge" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — The fifth annual MavWeek Challenge kicks off today and runs through Friday night, inviting Maverick fans, alumni, and supporters to come together to fuel the future of Minnesota State Athletics.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/8/2026_SplashPage.png" /><media:content 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type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:32:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20850</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bergmanis Headed to Wheeling</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/6/mens-hockey-bergmanis-headed-to-wheeling.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/4/6/mens-hockey-bergmanis-headed-to-wheeling.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for Ralfs Bergmanis signing his professional contract" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/Bergmanis_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --  Minnesota State senior forward Ralfs Bergmanis has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/Bergmanis_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content 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The Bison are a member of the New York Rangers system.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Signed_Pro_-_Wheeler_-_Web__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Signed_Pro_-_Wheeler_-_Web__1_.jpg"><media:title>A graphic of Mason Wheeler for his pro contract with the Bloomington Bison</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Signed_Pro_-_Wheeler_-_Web__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:10:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20825</s:story_id></item><item><title>Strand Named Penrose Finalist for Second Consecutive Season</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-hockey-strand-named-penrose-finalist-for-second-consecutive-season.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-hockey-strand-named-penrose-finalist-for-second-consecutive-season.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Head coach Luke Stand looks on from the bench during MSU's game against Bemijdi State (2.13)" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Strand_COY.png" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State head coach Luke Strand has been named a 2026 finalist for the Spencer Penrose National Coach of the Year by the American Hockey Coaches Association.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Strand_COY.png" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Strand_COY.png"><media:title>Head coach Luke Stand looks on from the bench during MSU's game against Bemijdi State (2.13)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Strand_COY.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20823</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cichosz Signs with Toledo Walleyes</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-hockey-cichosz-signs-with-toledo-walleyes.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-hockey-cichosz-signs-with-toledo-walleyes.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for Campbell Cichosz for singning a pro contract with Toledo" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Signed_-_Soup_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State senior defenseman Campbell Cichosz has signed a contract with the Toledo Walleyes of the ECHL.  The Walleyes are an affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Signed_-_Soup_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Signed_-_Soup_-_Web.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for Campbell Cichosz for singning a pro contract with Toledo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/31/Signed_-_Soup_-_Web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20822</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>