Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

PRONUNCIATION:

2025-26:  Appeared in 31 games… Scored one goal and had three assists… First career goal came at Northern Michigan (11/29)… Played both forward and defense for the Mavericks… Tallied a season-high four shots in MSU’s win over Yale (1/3)… Blocked a season-high three shots at Ferris State (1/31)… Tallied assists in back-to-back games (Augustana 1/24 and at Ferris State 1/30).

Prior to Minnesota State: Played 54 games for Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL) in 2024-25 with one goal, 19 assists and 20 points… Totaled 37 penalty minutes and held a plus-3 rating… Skated in 60 games for Rebels in 2023-24 with three goals, six assists and nine points, including a plus-10 rating… Appeared in 36 games in 2022-23 for Rebels with one goal, three assists and four points… Played for Bay Port High from 2019-22.

Personal: Birthday is Feb. 10... Son of head coach Luke Strand and Heidi Erickson… Father Luke played hockey and baseball at University of Eau Claire, mother played soccer at University of Eau Claire... Majoring in Sport Management at Minnesota State with minor in Financial Planning... Enjoys golf, hanging out with friends and pickleball.