NCAA Hockey

Justen Close - Photo by Matt Krohn, University of Minnesota

Justen Close

PERSONAL  • Son of Mike and Catherine Close • Has a brother (Braden) • Father, Mike, played volleyball at the University of Saskatchewan • Brother, Braden, played sledge hockey for the Team Canada National Development Team

Noah Weber

Noah Weber

A native of Eagle River, Wis. • son of Beth Weber and the late Scott Weber • has four siblings (Dylan Weber, Courtney Weber, McKenzie Rabenn, Ben Rabenn) • plans to study business • the first player in Gopher Hockey history to wear No. 51.

Jack LaFontaine

Jack LaFontaine

A native of Mississauga, Ontario • son of Heather and John LaFontaine • has one brother, Drake • plans to major in English • selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round (75th overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft • the first player in Gopher Hockey history to wear No. 45.