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Three of Minot State University’s (MSU) star hockey players earned that honor, with Jay Buchholtz, Christian Kadolph and Paige Ackerman each competing in 2025, which begins Jan. 13 in Turin, Italy. I will be representing my country at the Winter World University Games as a member of Team USA. twenty three.

“We are all incredibly proud of Jay and Christian. They are not only great on the ice, but they are quality young men who set the standard for our program every day.” MSU men’s head coach Wyatt Waselenchuk said. “Having this opportunity is a testament to the time they put in, and I know they will have the highest respect on behalf of Minot State University and our team during their time in Italy. .”

Waselenchuk will join Buchholz and Kadolph on the bench as an assistant coach for the USA men’s team in Italy.

For Buchholz, a senior from Fargo, North Dakota, and Kadolph, a junior from Brainerd, Minn., they both played on the gold medal-winning team at the World Cup in April 2023, so they won Team USA jerseys. This is the second time I’ve worn it. Hockey World Cup held in Romania.

Kari Gibb/MDN MSU men’s hockey senior Jay Buchholz, 18, and junior Christian Kadolph, 26, have been selected to Team USA Hockey as repeat players on the men’s hockey team. MSU women’s hockey senior Paige Ackerman, 9, will be joining the women’s team as a skater for the first time.

This will be the first time Ackerman, a native of Minot, North Dakota, has played on the international stage and his first time with Team USA.

“This is a great honor for Paige and well-deserved!” MSU women’s head coach Ryan Miner said. “The opportunity to step on the world stage and represent Minot State and the Minot community is amazing! Although Paige will be missing some important games in the spring, we will be rooting for her every step of the way. !”

Ackerman, a senior defenseman, played in 115 games during his four-year career as a Beaver, scoring 14 goals and assisting on 44 goals, including one goal and eight assists this season. There is. She is also an American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Academic All-American.

“It feels incredible to be chosen to be a part of this team.” Ackerman said. “It is a great honor to have been selected to play alongside such talented women at such a high level of competition. I have the opportunity to represent my country on an international stage and the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to Italy. I am so excited and grateful to have this once-in-a-lifetime experience!”

As for Buchholz, the Beavers’ team captain, he is a senior forward who has appeared in 104 career games over four seasons at MSU, scoring 42 goals and recording assists in 65 other games, including That includes six goals and 11 assists this season. He also helped lead the Beavers to the program’s third ACHA National Championship in March 2023.

“It is an incredible honor to represent my country and ACHA for the second time.” said Buchholz. “I’m so grateful that the coaches gave me this opportunity.”

Kadolph is a forward and one of the Beavers’ assistant captains this season, appearing in 88 games in his three years at MSU, recording 21 goals and assists in 67 games, including four this season. Includes a goal and nine assists.

He tied the team’s single-season record with 41 assists in 2023-24 and helped MSU win the program’s third ACHA National Championship in his freshman season with the Beavers.

“It is truly an incredible honor to represent Team USA for the second time.” said Kadolf. “When I was selected for the first time, I thought it was a dream come true, but I honestly never imagined that I would be selected again. I would not have had this opportunity without my family, friends, coaches, and teammates. . I am so grateful and excited to wear the red, white and blue uniform again to represent our country!!”