Hockey team welcomes class of 2028
8/8/2024 10:13:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force hockey team is proud to welcome 12 members of the Class of 2028, as announced by head coach Frank Serratore. The class arrived at the Academy on June 27 for in-processing and just completed Basic Cadet Training.
16 Cooper Boulanger
Forward | Freshman | 5-11, 185 | Shoots: Left
Barre, VT | Oklahoma Warriors (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 74 games of junior hockey over two seasons … In 2022-23, played 39 games with the Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL) and had 15 points (2-13-15) … Had four points in six playoff games … In 2023-24, played 35 games with the Oklahoma Warriors (NAHL) and had 23 points (9-14-23) … Two game-winners were tied for fourth on the team … Graduated from Holderness School in Holderness, NH … Earned NEPSAC All Star Team Honorable Mention … Team captain and helped lead the team to its first ever Elite 8 appearance … As a senior, had 12 goals and 29 assists in 27 games … Also competed as a striker on the soccer team, attackman in lacrosse and was on the golf team.
Personal: Son of Amy and Rob Boulanger … Has one younger brother … Major is undeclared … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Bring 'Em Out by T.I. … Loves to fish and wake-surf on the lake … Greatest moment in sports was scoring two goals in the last five minutes during the Lakes Region semi-finals to come back and send our team to the championship game … Greatest team moment was making the Elite 8 tournament his senior year with Holderness for the first time in school history … Hobby is playing golf.
24 Joseph Cesario
Forward | Freshman | 6-0, 185 | Shoots: Left
Westminster, CO | Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 115 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played two games for the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) in 2021-22 … In 2022-23, had 25 points (14-11-25) in 41 games for the Wilderness … Also played 14 games for the Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL) and had seven points (5-2-7) … In 2023-24, had 13 points (6-7-13) in 58 games for the Wilderness … Played four seasons for the Rocky Mountain Roughriders AAA … Had 50 points in 46 games in 2021-22.
Personal: Son of Renee and Michael Cesario … Plans to major in aeronautical engineering.
14 Will Dawson
Forward | Freshman | 6-0, 195 | Shoots: Left
Traverse City, MI / Minot Minotauros (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 166 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played in 57 games for the Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) in 2021-22 with 29 points (14-15-29) … Played in 52 games for the Hounds in 2022-23 and had 47 points (24-23-47) … Team captain, league all-star and most valuable forward for the Hounds in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, played in 57 games for the Minot Minotauros and had 35 points (13-22-35) … Graduated from Traverse City Central High School … Lettered three years in hockey … honorable mention and coaches' award winner as a freshman … Team won the regional championship as a sophomore and junior … first-team all-conference twice … all-state honorable mention as a sophomore and first-team as a junior …. Team most valuable forward twice … 45 points in 25 games as a sophomore and 29 points in 13 games as a junior … earned four letters in baseball as a catcher … on the honor roll.
Personal: Son of Jessica and Scott Dawson … Has two brothers … Major is undeclared … Greatest moment in sports was winning the Central Division championship with the Minot Minotauros in the NAHL … Great grandfathers served in World War II … Aunt served in the Navy and cousin is an officer in the Army … Hobbies are golf, fishing, hunting and playing baseball.
2 Beau Janzig
Defenseman | Freshman | 6-1, 205 | Shoots: Right
Hermantown, MN | Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 119 games over three seasons for the Minnesota Wilderness of the NAHL … Had 23 points (5-18-23) in 58 games in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, had 30 points (5-25-30) … Was the team's top scoring defenseman … third overall on the team with 25 assists … Graduated from Hermantown Public School … Team MVP and team captain in both football and hockey … Team won the Minnesota State Championship … Named all-area and all-district in hockey and football in 2022 … Was a wingback, wide receiver and safety in football …
Personal: Son of Laura and Douglas Janzig … Has two siblings … Long-term goal is to become a pilot or own his own business … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Superstar … Wears his jersey number because of fellow Hermantown alumnus, Eric Gotz … Greatest moment in sports was winning the Minnesota State Championship … Hobbies are fishing, landscaping and anything outdoors.
4 Will Jones
Defense | Freshman | 5-9, 170 | Shoots: Right
Brentwood, TN | Powell River Kings (BCHL)
Before Air Force: Played 91 games of junior hockey with the Powell River Kings (BCHL) over two seasons … Had 25 points (4-21-25) in 50 games in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, had 31 points (9-22-31) in 41 games … Led all defensemen on the team in points … Assistant Captain in 2023-24 … Selected as a BCHL All Star in 2024 … Powell River Kings Top Defenseman Award … Graduated from Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, MN … Lettered three years in hockey … Team won the state championship … As a senior, had 34 points (2-32-34) in 55 games.
Personal: Son of Kate and John Jones … Has one younger sister … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Money For Nothing by Dire Straits … Can play the drums … Wears the No. 4 because of Bobby Orr and he was born in 2004 … Greatest individual moment in sports was making the BCHL All-Star Team … Greatest team moment was winning a state championships during COVID with a short bench … Hobbies are golf, skeet shooting and fishing.
37 Toby Hopp
Goalie | Freshman | 6-1, 185 | Catches: Left
Maple Grove, MN | Northeast Generals (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 65 games of junior hockey over two seasons with the Northeast Generals (NAHL) … In 2022-23, played 28 games and had a 2.75 GAA and a .914 saves percentage … Earned an NAHL Goalie of the Month award in 2022 … In 2023-24, played 37 games for the Generals and had a 3.49 GAA and a .905 saves percentage … Earned an NAHL Star of the Week in 2023 … Graduated from Maple Grove High School … Had the team's highest GPA in 2021 … Earned the team's Preston Hagen Character award and was named all-conference in 2022 … Team was the Minnesota state runner-up in 2022 … As a junior, had a 1.35 GAA and a .900 saves percentage … As a senior, had a 2.43 GAA and a .911 saves percentage … Earned two letters in hockey and four academic letters … Graduated with a weighted GPA of 4.046 (3.982 unweighted).
Personal: Son of Judy and Ryan Hopp … Has two siblings … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Workin' by SMO … Can slalom water ski … Wears the No. 37 because it symbolizes his birthday … Uncle, Carl Picconatto, played hockey at Notre Dame, 1989-1993 … Brother, Zachary Hopp, is a currently a swimmer at the University of Maine … Cousin, Heidi Schultz, is currently a gymnast at Kent State … Cousin, Jordan Schultz, is currently a gymnast at the University of Arizona … Greatest individual moment in sports was playing in front of 20,000 fans at the Xcel Energy Center … Greatest team moment was winning the state title in Bantam AA … Hobbies are water skiing, golf and reading.
17 Michael Kadlecik
Forward | Freshman | 6-1, 187 | Shoots: Right
Lansing, NY | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 107 games of junior hockey over two seasons with the Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) … In 2022-23, had 15 points (3-12-15) in 47 games … In 2023-24, had 55 points (17-38-55) in 60 games … Tied for the team lead in points and was third in goals … Tied for second on the team with six power-play goals … Also had two short-handed goals and two game-winners and was a +11 … Graduated from Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester, N.Y. … As an assistant captain with the Bishop Kearney Selects 16u and 18u, helped lead both teams to the New York State Championship … Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Jennifer and Jeffrey Kadlecik … Has one sister … Plans to major in management … if he had a walk-up song, it would be Count Me Out by Kendrick Lamar … Greatest team moment in sports was winning the New York State championships with Bishop Kearney Selects … hobbies are golf, learning to play the guitar, pickleball, working out, running and listening to music.
3 Ren Morque
Defense | Freshman | 6-1, 195 | Shoots: Left
Grand Rapids, MN | Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 101 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played 10 games with the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) in 2021-22 and had six points (2-4-6) … Started the 2022-23 season with the Wilderness and had 24 points (4-20-24) in 31 games … Played 22 games that season for the Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) and had five points (2-3-5) in 22 games … Started the 2023-24 season with the Musketeers and had four points (2-2-4) in 13 games … Finished the season with the Wilderness and had seven points (2-4-7) in 25 games … Assistant captain … Graduated from Grand Rapids High School … Scored 50 points in 70 games over three seasons and served as team captain … Lettered three years in baseball.
Personal: Son of Senja and Chris Morque … Has one sibling … Father played hockey at Bemidji State from 1991-94 and had 30 points in each of his last two seasons as a defenseman … Major is undeclared … Graduated from Grand Rapids High School, … Team captain … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Just A Dream by Nelly … Can play multiple instruments at a beginner level … Wears his jersey number because that is the same number his dad wore playing semi-professional hockey in the 1990s … Greatest individual moment in sports was hitting a walk-off double in the state tournament … Greatest team moment was making it to the state baseball tournament … Hobbies are golf, baseball and basketball.
7 Jake Peterson
Defense | Freshman | 6-2, 190 | Shoots: Right
Rosemount, MN | Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 104 games of junior hockey over two seasons ... Played 54 games with the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) and had 20 points (9-11-20) in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, was the Blues team captain and had 25 points (9-17-25) in 39 games … Finished the season with the Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) and had 13 points (2-11-13) in 21 games … Also had six points (1-5-6) in nine playoff games … Twice named honorable mention NAHL Defensive Player of the Month … Blues Rookie of the Year in 2022-23 … Led all defenseman in goals, assists, points, plus/minus and game-winning goals … Graduated from Rosemount High School … Earned two letters in hockey … Team captain and MVP … Named all-conference and earned the academic award … As a senior, led the team with 10 goals and 23 assists and set the school record for power-play points … Member of the National Honor Society … Graduated Cum Laude.
Personal: Son of Kerry and Chris Peterson … Is the youngest of four children … Major is undeclared … if he had a walk-up song, it would be 16 by Baby Keem … Dad and grandpa served in the Air Force while uncle served in the Army … greatest team moment in sports was making it to the Bantam AA State Tournament … hobbies are golf, wake-surfing and pickleball
23 Nick Sajevic
Forward | Freshman | 5-11, 180 | Shoots: Right
Shoreview, MN | Janesville Jets (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 137 games of junior hockey over three seasons … In 2021-22, played in 60 games for the Chippewa Steel (NAHL) and had 43 points (18-25-43) … Second on the team in both goals and points for the Steel … Led the Steel in power-play goals … Was the Chippewa Steel Forward of the year 2021-2022 … In 2022-23, played one game for the Madison Capitals (USHL) and then played 26 games for the Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) … Had nine points (4-5-9) for the Clippers … Had 59 points (25-34-59) for the Janesville Jets (NAHL) in 2023-24 … Led the team in goals and power-play goals and was third in points and was a +12 … Graduated from Gentry Academy in Vadnais Heights, Minn. … Helped lead Gentry Academy to the MSHSL Hockey Single A Championship in 2020-2021 … Had 46 points (25-21-46) for Gentry in 2020-21 … Also competed on the track team in the 400m, 200m, shotput and discus … Member of the National Honors Society and the "A" honor roll.
Personal: Son of Jill and Peter Sajevic … Has one sister … Plans to major in management … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Money and the Power by Kid Ink … Greatest moment in sports was winning a Minnesota High School League championship on a 19-0 season … Great uncle, Bob Sajevic, is a 1980 Academy graduate and four-year hockey letterman … He ranks second in career scoring with 228 points in 113 games … He led the team in scoring as a sophomore and senior … He went on to become C-5 Aircraft Commander in Desert Shield/ Desert Storm … Great Grandfather, Peter Sajevic, served as a 2nd Lieutenant in World War 2 as a Field Artillery Officer in the Marine Corps in the battle of Iwo Jima … He retired as the 47th Infantry Division Artillery Commander in 1976 … Great Aunt, Terissa Sajevic, served in the United States Air Force as a pilot for 10 years … Great uncle, Jack Sajevic, served over 20 years in the United States Army … Cousin, Kristin Sajevic O'Rourke, served in the United States Air Force … Hobbies are playing golf and basketball.
27 Sam Stitz
Forward | Freshman | 6-1, 200 | Shoots: Right
Perry Hall, MD | Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 125 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Spent the 2021-22 season with the Twin City Thunder (NCDC) and had 36 points (15-21-26) in 47 games … Spent the next two seasons with the Maryland Black Bears (NAHL) and had 68 points in 78 games … In 2022-23, had 37 points (11-26-37) in 51 games and was a +11 … Fifth on the team in assists and seventh in points … Also had four goals and two assists in 10 playoff games … In 2023-24, played 27 games for the Black Bears and had 31 points (12-19-31) … Despite missing half the season, was fifth on the team in points and sixth in goals … Had four goals and six assists in 11 playoff games … Graduated from Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, MD … Member of the National Honor Society with a 4.0 GPA.
Personal: Son of Teresa and Barry Stitz … Has two brothers … Plans to major in management … If he had a walk-up it would be Where the Streets Have No Names by U2 … Can play the guitar … Brother, Ben, plays for FC Cincinnati of the Major League Soccer … Greatest moment in sports was making it to the Robertson Cup final with the Black Bears … Hobbies are playing golf and soccer.
6 Anthony Yu
Forward | Freshman | 5-9, 170 | Shoots: Right
Baldwin Park, CA | Powell River Kings (BCHL)
Before Air Force: Played 107 games of junior hockey and had 94 points with the Powell River Kings (BCHL) … In 2022-23, had 39 points (17-22-39) in 54 games … In 2023-24, led the team with 55 points (18-37-55) in 53 games … Led the team in assists and was second in goals … Graduated from Shattuck St. Mary's … In his final year at Shattuck, he had 69 points (23-46-69) in 55 games.
Personal: Son of Yanet and Brian Yu … Plans to major in aerospace engineering … Has three siblings.
16 Cooper Boulanger
Forward | Freshman | 5-11, 185 | Shoots: Left
Barre, VT | Oklahoma Warriors (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 74 games of junior hockey over two seasons … In 2022-23, played 39 games with the Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL) and had 15 points (2-13-15) … Had four points in six playoff games … In 2023-24, played 35 games with the Oklahoma Warriors (NAHL) and had 23 points (9-14-23) … Two game-winners were tied for fourth on the team … Graduated from Holderness School in Holderness, NH … Earned NEPSAC All Star Team Honorable Mention … Team captain and helped lead the team to its first ever Elite 8 appearance … As a senior, had 12 goals and 29 assists in 27 games … Also competed as a striker on the soccer team, attackman in lacrosse and was on the golf team.
Personal: Son of Amy and Rob Boulanger … Has one younger brother … Major is undeclared … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Bring 'Em Out by T.I. … Loves to fish and wake-surf on the lake … Greatest moment in sports was scoring two goals in the last five minutes during the Lakes Region semi-finals to come back and send our team to the championship game … Greatest team moment was making the Elite 8 tournament his senior year with Holderness for the first time in school history … Hobby is playing golf.
24 Joseph Cesario
Forward | Freshman | 6-0, 185 | Shoots: Left
Westminster, CO | Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 115 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played two games for the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) in 2021-22 … In 2022-23, had 25 points (14-11-25) in 41 games for the Wilderness … Also played 14 games for the Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL) and had seven points (5-2-7) … In 2023-24, had 13 points (6-7-13) in 58 games for the Wilderness … Played four seasons for the Rocky Mountain Roughriders AAA … Had 50 points in 46 games in 2021-22.
Personal: Son of Renee and Michael Cesario … Plans to major in aeronautical engineering.
14 Will Dawson
Forward | Freshman | 6-0, 195 | Shoots: Left
Traverse City, MI / Minot Minotauros (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 166 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played in 57 games for the Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) in 2021-22 with 29 points (14-15-29) … Played in 52 games for the Hounds in 2022-23 and had 47 points (24-23-47) … Team captain, league all-star and most valuable forward for the Hounds in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, played in 57 games for the Minot Minotauros and had 35 points (13-22-35) … Graduated from Traverse City Central High School … Lettered three years in hockey … honorable mention and coaches' award winner as a freshman … Team won the regional championship as a sophomore and junior … first-team all-conference twice … all-state honorable mention as a sophomore and first-team as a junior …. Team most valuable forward twice … 45 points in 25 games as a sophomore and 29 points in 13 games as a junior … earned four letters in baseball as a catcher … on the honor roll.
Personal: Son of Jessica and Scott Dawson … Has two brothers … Major is undeclared … Greatest moment in sports was winning the Central Division championship with the Minot Minotauros in the NAHL … Great grandfathers served in World War II … Aunt served in the Navy and cousin is an officer in the Army … Hobbies are golf, fishing, hunting and playing baseball.
2 Beau Janzig
Defenseman | Freshman | 6-1, 205 | Shoots: Right
Hermantown, MN | Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 119 games over three seasons for the Minnesota Wilderness of the NAHL … Had 23 points (5-18-23) in 58 games in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, had 30 points (5-25-30) … Was the team's top scoring defenseman … third overall on the team with 25 assists … Graduated from Hermantown Public School … Team MVP and team captain in both football and hockey … Team won the Minnesota State Championship … Named all-area and all-district in hockey and football in 2022 … Was a wingback, wide receiver and safety in football …
Personal: Son of Laura and Douglas Janzig … Has two siblings … Long-term goal is to become a pilot or own his own business … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Superstar … Wears his jersey number because of fellow Hermantown alumnus, Eric Gotz … Greatest moment in sports was winning the Minnesota State Championship … Hobbies are fishing, landscaping and anything outdoors.
4 Will Jones
Defense | Freshman | 5-9, 170 | Shoots: Right
Brentwood, TN | Powell River Kings (BCHL)
Before Air Force: Played 91 games of junior hockey with the Powell River Kings (BCHL) over two seasons … Had 25 points (4-21-25) in 50 games in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, had 31 points (9-22-31) in 41 games … Led all defensemen on the team in points … Assistant Captain in 2023-24 … Selected as a BCHL All Star in 2024 … Powell River Kings Top Defenseman Award … Graduated from Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, MN … Lettered three years in hockey … Team won the state championship … As a senior, had 34 points (2-32-34) in 55 games.
Personal: Son of Kate and John Jones … Has one younger sister … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Money For Nothing by Dire Straits … Can play the drums … Wears the No. 4 because of Bobby Orr and he was born in 2004 … Greatest individual moment in sports was making the BCHL All-Star Team … Greatest team moment was winning a state championships during COVID with a short bench … Hobbies are golf, skeet shooting and fishing.
37 Toby Hopp
Goalie | Freshman | 6-1, 185 | Catches: Left
Maple Grove, MN | Northeast Generals (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 65 games of junior hockey over two seasons with the Northeast Generals (NAHL) … In 2022-23, played 28 games and had a 2.75 GAA and a .914 saves percentage … Earned an NAHL Goalie of the Month award in 2022 … In 2023-24, played 37 games for the Generals and had a 3.49 GAA and a .905 saves percentage … Earned an NAHL Star of the Week in 2023 … Graduated from Maple Grove High School … Had the team's highest GPA in 2021 … Earned the team's Preston Hagen Character award and was named all-conference in 2022 … Team was the Minnesota state runner-up in 2022 … As a junior, had a 1.35 GAA and a .900 saves percentage … As a senior, had a 2.43 GAA and a .911 saves percentage … Earned two letters in hockey and four academic letters … Graduated with a weighted GPA of 4.046 (3.982 unweighted).
Personal: Son of Judy and Ryan Hopp … Has two siblings … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Workin' by SMO … Can slalom water ski … Wears the No. 37 because it symbolizes his birthday … Uncle, Carl Picconatto, played hockey at Notre Dame, 1989-1993 … Brother, Zachary Hopp, is a currently a swimmer at the University of Maine … Cousin, Heidi Schultz, is currently a gymnast at Kent State … Cousin, Jordan Schultz, is currently a gymnast at the University of Arizona … Greatest individual moment in sports was playing in front of 20,000 fans at the Xcel Energy Center … Greatest team moment was winning the state title in Bantam AA … Hobbies are water skiing, golf and reading.
17 Michael Kadlecik
Forward | Freshman | 6-1, 187 | Shoots: Right
Lansing, NY | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 107 games of junior hockey over two seasons with the Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) … In 2022-23, had 15 points (3-12-15) in 47 games … In 2023-24, had 55 points (17-38-55) in 60 games … Tied for the team lead in points and was third in goals … Tied for second on the team with six power-play goals … Also had two short-handed goals and two game-winners and was a +11 … Graduated from Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester, N.Y. … As an assistant captain with the Bishop Kearney Selects 16u and 18u, helped lead both teams to the New York State Championship … Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Jennifer and Jeffrey Kadlecik … Has one sister … Plans to major in management … if he had a walk-up song, it would be Count Me Out by Kendrick Lamar … Greatest team moment in sports was winning the New York State championships with Bishop Kearney Selects … hobbies are golf, learning to play the guitar, pickleball, working out, running and listening to music.
3 Ren Morque
Defense | Freshman | 6-1, 195 | Shoots: Left
Grand Rapids, MN | Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 101 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Played 10 games with the Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) in 2021-22 and had six points (2-4-6) … Started the 2022-23 season with the Wilderness and had 24 points (4-20-24) in 31 games … Played 22 games that season for the Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) and had five points (2-3-5) in 22 games … Started the 2023-24 season with the Musketeers and had four points (2-2-4) in 13 games … Finished the season with the Wilderness and had seven points (2-4-7) in 25 games … Assistant captain … Graduated from Grand Rapids High School … Scored 50 points in 70 games over three seasons and served as team captain … Lettered three years in baseball.
Personal: Son of Senja and Chris Morque … Has one sibling … Father played hockey at Bemidji State from 1991-94 and had 30 points in each of his last two seasons as a defenseman … Major is undeclared … Graduated from Grand Rapids High School, … Team captain … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Just A Dream by Nelly … Can play multiple instruments at a beginner level … Wears his jersey number because that is the same number his dad wore playing semi-professional hockey in the 1990s … Greatest individual moment in sports was hitting a walk-off double in the state tournament … Greatest team moment was making it to the state baseball tournament … Hobbies are golf, baseball and basketball.
7 Jake Peterson
Defense | Freshman | 6-2, 190 | Shoots: Right
Rosemount, MN | Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 104 games of junior hockey over two seasons ... Played 54 games with the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) and had 20 points (9-11-20) in 2022-23 … In 2023-24, was the Blues team captain and had 25 points (9-17-25) in 39 games … Finished the season with the Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) and had 13 points (2-11-13) in 21 games … Also had six points (1-5-6) in nine playoff games … Twice named honorable mention NAHL Defensive Player of the Month … Blues Rookie of the Year in 2022-23 … Led all defenseman in goals, assists, points, plus/minus and game-winning goals … Graduated from Rosemount High School … Earned two letters in hockey … Team captain and MVP … Named all-conference and earned the academic award … As a senior, led the team with 10 goals and 23 assists and set the school record for power-play points … Member of the National Honor Society … Graduated Cum Laude.
Personal: Son of Kerry and Chris Peterson … Is the youngest of four children … Major is undeclared … if he had a walk-up song, it would be 16 by Baby Keem … Dad and grandpa served in the Air Force while uncle served in the Army … greatest team moment in sports was making it to the Bantam AA State Tournament … hobbies are golf, wake-surfing and pickleball
23 Nick Sajevic
Forward | Freshman | 5-11, 180 | Shoots: Right
Shoreview, MN | Janesville Jets (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 137 games of junior hockey over three seasons … In 2021-22, played in 60 games for the Chippewa Steel (NAHL) and had 43 points (18-25-43) … Second on the team in both goals and points for the Steel … Led the Steel in power-play goals … Was the Chippewa Steel Forward of the year 2021-2022 … In 2022-23, played one game for the Madison Capitals (USHL) and then played 26 games for the Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) … Had nine points (4-5-9) for the Clippers … Had 59 points (25-34-59) for the Janesville Jets (NAHL) in 2023-24 … Led the team in goals and power-play goals and was third in points and was a +12 … Graduated from Gentry Academy in Vadnais Heights, Minn. … Helped lead Gentry Academy to the MSHSL Hockey Single A Championship in 2020-2021 … Had 46 points (25-21-46) for Gentry in 2020-21 … Also competed on the track team in the 400m, 200m, shotput and discus … Member of the National Honors Society and the "A" honor roll.
Personal: Son of Jill and Peter Sajevic … Has one sister … Plans to major in management … If he had a walk-up song, it would be Money and the Power by Kid Ink … Greatest moment in sports was winning a Minnesota High School League championship on a 19-0 season … Great uncle, Bob Sajevic, is a 1980 Academy graduate and four-year hockey letterman … He ranks second in career scoring with 228 points in 113 games … He led the team in scoring as a sophomore and senior … He went on to become C-5 Aircraft Commander in Desert Shield/ Desert Storm … Great Grandfather, Peter Sajevic, served as a 2nd Lieutenant in World War 2 as a Field Artillery Officer in the Marine Corps in the battle of Iwo Jima … He retired as the 47th Infantry Division Artillery Commander in 1976 … Great Aunt, Terissa Sajevic, served in the United States Air Force as a pilot for 10 years … Great uncle, Jack Sajevic, served over 20 years in the United States Army … Cousin, Kristin Sajevic O'Rourke, served in the United States Air Force … Hobbies are playing golf and basketball.
27 Sam Stitz
Forward | Freshman | 6-1, 200 | Shoots: Right
Perry Hall, MD | Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
Before Air Force: Played 125 games of junior hockey over three seasons … Spent the 2021-22 season with the Twin City Thunder (NCDC) and had 36 points (15-21-26) in 47 games … Spent the next two seasons with the Maryland Black Bears (NAHL) and had 68 points in 78 games … In 2022-23, had 37 points (11-26-37) in 51 games and was a +11 … Fifth on the team in assists and seventh in points … Also had four goals and two assists in 10 playoff games … In 2023-24, played 27 games for the Black Bears and had 31 points (12-19-31) … Despite missing half the season, was fifth on the team in points and sixth in goals … Had four goals and six assists in 11 playoff games … Graduated from Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, MD … Member of the National Honor Society with a 4.0 GPA.
Personal: Son of Teresa and Barry Stitz … Has two brothers … Plans to major in management … If he had a walk-up it would be Where the Streets Have No Names by U2 … Can play the guitar … Brother, Ben, plays for FC Cincinnati of the Major League Soccer … Greatest moment in sports was making it to the Robertson Cup final with the Black Bears … Hobbies are playing golf and soccer.
6 Anthony Yu
Forward | Freshman | 5-9, 170 | Shoots: Right
Baldwin Park, CA | Powell River Kings (BCHL)
Before Air Force: Played 107 games of junior hockey and had 94 points with the Powell River Kings (BCHL) … In 2022-23, had 39 points (17-22-39) in 54 games … In 2023-24, led the team with 55 points (18-37-55) in 53 games … Led the team in assists and was second in goals … Graduated from Shattuck St. Mary's … In his final year at Shattuck, he had 69 points (23-46-69) in 55 games.
Personal: Son of Yanet and Brian Yu … Plans to major in aerospace engineering … Has three siblings.
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/ Men's Ice HockeyEvan Urbina Interview April 1, 2026
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Taylor Hollander Interview April 1, 2026
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