Look Who is a Husky - SCSU's Notable Alumni
Since its campus opened on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1869, St. Cloud State University has seen several of its former students (and student-athletes) reach success in their careers. The list below are just a few of the notable individuals who have attended St. Cloud State University over the years:
- Tyler Arnason, 2001 - played in the NHL for Chicago, Ottawa, Colorado.
- Todd Bouman, 1996 - played in the NFL for Minnesota, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Baltimore
- Joanne Benson, 1964 - former Lt. Governor of Minnesota and state legislator.
- Casey Borer, 2007 - played professional hockey in the Carolina (NHL) organization.
- Dick Bremer, 1977 - long-time play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Twins.
- Jonny Brodzinski, 2014 - plays professional hockey in the San Jose Sharks organization (NHL).
- Dennis Cholowski, 2017 - plays professional hockey in the Detroit Red Wings organization (NHL).
- Tim Conboy, 2004 - played professional hockey in the Carolina organization.
- Matt Cullen, 1998 - played professional hockey in the NHL with Anaheim, Florida, New York Rangers, Carolina, Ottawa, Minnesota, Pittsburgh and Nashville.
- Nic Dowd, 2014 - plays pro hockey for the Washington Capitals (NHL) organizaton
- Ty Ellingson, 1982, Hollywood concept designer and effects art director
- Zack Fisch, 2012 - radio voice of Hershey Bears in the AHL.
- Matt Hendricks, 2004 - played professional hockey in the NHL with Colorado, Washington, Nashville, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Minnesota
- Bonnie Henrickson, 1986 - head women’s basketball coach at the UC Santa Barbara
- Jim Eisenreich, 1980 - former major league baseball player (Minnesota, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Florida and Los Angeles Dodgers).
- Jeff Finger, 2003 - played in NHL for Colorado and Toronto.
- Andew Gordon, 2007 - played in NHL for Washington, Anaheim and Vancouver.
- Ann Govednik Van Steinburg, 1939 - competed in 1932 & 1936 Olympics with U.S. swim team.
- Kevin Gravel, 2014 - plays pro hockey for the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) organizaton
- Ben Hanowski, 2013 - played professional hockey with the Calgary organization (NHL) and currently playing in Europe
- Mike Hastings, 1988 - head coach men's hockey coach at Minnesota State Mankato
- Dave and Jim Hazewinkel, 1966 & 1967 - U.S. Olympic wrestling team in 1968 and 1972.
- Mark Hartigan, 2002 - member of the 2008 Stanley Cup Champions Detroit Red Wings
- Bret Hedican, 1992 - played NHL hockey with St. Louis, Vancouver, Florida, Carolina and Anaheim.
- Ralph Heimdahl, 1930- creator and producer of the Bugs Bunny cartoons.
- Larry Heinemi, 1965 - professional wrestler, who competed as Lars Anderson.
- Tami and Toni Jameson, 1990 - participated in 1992 Olympics in team handball.
- Joe Jensen, 2006 - played professional hockey in the Carolina (NHL) organization.
- Nick Jensen, 2013 - plays professional hockey with the Washington Capitals (NHL).
- Dana Kiecker, 1983 - played professional baseball with Boston
- Kalle Kossila, 2016 - plays professional hockey for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization (NHL)
- Oliver Lauridsen, 2011 - played professional hockey with the Philadelphia organization (NHL)
- Drew LeBlanc, 2013 - played professional hockey with the Chicago (NHL) organization and currently playing in Europe
- Charlie Lindgren, 2016 - plays pro hockey for the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) organization
- Blake Lizotte, 2019 - plays pro hockey for the Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
- Ryan Malone, 2003 - played professional hockey for Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and New York Rangers (NHL).
- Bob Motzko, 1987 - head coach of the men's hockey team at the University of Minnesota and former SCSU head coach. Team USA head coach at World Junior Championships in 2017 and 2018.
- Ben Nelson, 2002 - played professional football with Minnesota Vikings (2004) and in the Arena Football League with San Jose, Colorado and Cleveland from 2006 to 2012. Named Arena Football League Rookie of the Year in 2006.
- Van Nelson, 1968 - educator, member of 1968 USA Olympic track team.
- Andreas Nodl, 2008 - played professional hockey with Carolina (NHL)
- Keith Nord, 1979 - played professional football with the Minnesota Vikings
- Jim Olander, 2003 - radio voice of the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL).
- Dave Overlund, 2012 - sports director at AM 1390 The Fan and Town Square Media in St. Cloud
- Mark Parrish, 1998 - played in the NHL for Tampa Bay, Dallas, Minnesota, Florida, NY Islanders and Buffalo.
- Jeff Passolt, 1981 - news anchor for KMSP (Ch. 9) in Minneapolis-St.?Paul.
- Reggie Perkins, 1988 - played for the Harlem Globetrotters.
- Ryan Poehling, 2019 - plays pro hockey for the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) organization.
- Garrett Raboin, 2010 - Assistant men's hockey coach at the University of Minnesota
- Eldon “Rip” Repulski, played major league baseball from 1953-1961.
- Patrick Russell, 2017 - plays hockey with the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) organization
- Jimmy Schuldt, 2019 - plays pro hockey with the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) organization
- Jordan Smith, 2011 - played professional baseball with the Cleveland organization
- Sven Sundgaard, 2003 - KARE 11 meteorologist
- Greg Thayer, played professional baseball for Minnesota Twins
- John Tobler, 1969 - former member of U.S. national diving team. A national and world diving champion.
- Duvie Westcott, 2001 - played professional hockey for the Columbus (NHL) Bluejackets.
- Fred Williams, 2011 - played professional football with the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) organization. Also played for San Jose in the Arena Football League
- Les Wolff. 1966 - professional wrestler who competed as Buddy Wolf.
