Gopher Men's Hockey Player Profile: Chris Student

Meet Chris Student, a defenseman for the Minnesota Gophers.

Chris Student is from Edina, Minnesota and attended Benilde-St. Margaret's high school.

In high school, Student played for Waterloo of the USHL in 2008-09 under coach P.K. O'Handley. Student scored two goals, 16 points and had the third-highest plus-minus among USHL defensemen.

For Student's 2009-10 freshman season, Student tallied two assists in 24 games for Northeastern.

Student missed the 2010-11 sophomore season due to NCAA transfer regulations.

Student joined the Minnesota Gophers hockey team for the 2011-12 season. Join Chris Student and the Minnesota Gophers this season at Mariucci Arena.

Gopher Men's Hockey Player Profile: Erik Haula

Erik Haula is from Pori, Finland. He represented Finland at the 2011 World Junior Championship where he has four goals and three assists in seven games. Haula helped the team claim a Bronze Medal in 2009.

For the 2010-11 season with the Gophers, Haula was a freshman. Haula skated in 34 games where he tied for third on the team in points and tied for first on the team in assists. He led all freshmen in points and assists.

In his sophomore season, Haula led the team in points (48) and shots (151). Haula was second on the Gophers hockey team in goals (20) and assists (28).

Join Erik Haula this year at Mariucci Arena.