Hockey: UCO hopes to score with new players

The UCO hockey team is coming off a banner season for the program. In just its third year in existence, the Broncho team went to the ACHA National Tournament. They also ranked in the top ten for the first time, and beat several highly ranked and National Tournament teams.

The Bronchos are one collegiate hockey team that will not have to worry about consistency, as they return all but one player next season. UCO signed three players from juniors a few weeks ago, two forwards and one defenseman.

The two forwards were signed to assist with the scoring production for the Bronchos. The forwards are Luke Davis and Kevin Bergquist. Both played for the Minnesota Flying Aces last season, and both were among the tops in scoring on the year as well. Tony Bruno is a  defenseman from Boston.

Davis, a 5’9’,’ 171 pound recruit from Hibbing, Minnesota, was second on the team in scoring and points. He had 33 points in 49 games, with 21 goals and 12 assists. Bergquist ranked a few spots down, but had 27 points on the season, with 15 goals and 12 assists. Bergquist is 5’8’’, 175 pounds and from Breezy Point, Minnesota.

Bergquist, when asked what that factor that brought him to Edmond was, said, “The quality of play that I saw and the level of professionalism the team exhibited.”  Bergquist has played hockey since he was five. He says he wants to show the Bronchos he can play. “I just hope to work hard and play solid two-way hockey at both ends of the rink” Berquist said.

Davis also seemed to be excited to come to Oklahoma. “Edmond is a really nice place,” Davis said.

“The campus is impressive. The players were cool and so was the rink.  I really enjoyed being in Oklahoma. The hockey is great, as well as the environment.”

Davis started playing hockey when he was just four and has been affectionately called “Sunshine” because of his blonde hair. Davis hopes to bring intensity and dedication to the Bronchos.
 

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K Swiss

Sat Aug 1 2009 06:10

I hear that Davis kid isn't coming because he had a kid. That true?

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