DENVER – The University of Denver hockey program announced today it has signed seven incoming freshmen for the upcoming 2022-23 campaign.
The seven players include two defensemen in
Kent Anderson (Calgary, Alberta) and
Lucas Olvestad (Stockholm, Sweden) and five forwards in
Tyler Haskins (Rochester, Minnesota),
Tristan Lemyre (Mirabel, Quebec),
Rieger Lorenz (Calgary, Alberta),
Aidan Thompson (Fort Collins, Colorado) and
Jared Wright (Burnsville, Minnesota).
More information on all seven players is below.
Kent Anderson | Defenseman | Calgary, Alberta
6-3 | 205 lbs. | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Before Denver:
Appeared in 62 games with the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League in 2021-22, recording 28 points (2g/26a) and 18 penalty minutes and was named to the USHL All-Rookie Second Team … Played two seasons with the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL from 2019-2021, totaling 29 points (6g/23a) in 68 games … Limited to just 10 games and served as an alternate captain on Drumheller in 2020-21 (2g/4a) … Registered 23 points (4g/19a) in 56 contests and had four points (1g/3a) in five postseason outings with the Dragons in 2019-20 … A product of the Calgary Northstar organization.
Personal:
Born Nov. 13, 2003 … Son of Ron Anderson and Bonnie Vogeli … Attended St. Francis High School … Earned honors distinction in science and math and was on the honor roll at St. Francis … Intends to enroll in business at Denver … Also enjoys golf and working out … Wants to play professional hockey after DU … Ranked No. 189 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the 2022 draft.
Why DU:
"It's an excellent hockey program along with a great academic reputation. Additionally, it is relatively close to my hometown."
Tyler Haskins | Forward | Rochester, Minnesota
6-1 | 170 lbs. | Madison Capitols (USHL)
Before Denver:
Recorded 45 points (20g/25a) in 52 games with the Madison Capitols of the United States Hockey League and registered seven points in 12 playoff contests in 2021-22 … Finished third on Madison with 20 goals … Participated in the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game … Spent most of the 2020-21 campaign with the Sioux Falls Stampede and garnered 27 points (9g/18a) in 51 contests … Played three games with the Capitols in 2020-21 as well … A product of the Chicago Mission and the Rochester Youth Hockey associations … Won a silver medal with USA Hockey's Under-17 Select squad at the 2019 Five Nations Tournament in Fussen, Germany, registering four points (3g/1a) in four games … Skated at the USA Hockey Select 15 and 16 Development Camps.
Personal:
Born July 7, 2003 … Son of Bob and Molly Haskins … Has an three older siblings, brothers, Logan and Connor, and sister, Brooke ... Both Logan and Brooke played hockey as well, with Logan skating for Gustavus Adolphus in NCAA D-III … Father played division III hockey at Hamline University and played professionally in the East Coast Hockey League with the Erie Panthers in 1995-96 … Intends to major in business and graduate from DU … Graduated from Lyons Township High School in 2022 (La Grange, Ill.) ... Named to high school honor roll ... Hobbies include fishing and golfing ... Has volunteered with Feed My Starving Children and Ronald McDonald House ... Patrick Kane is his favorite American player and grew up as a fan of the Minnesota Wild … Enjoys EDM music … Also played baseball and lacrosse while growing up.
Why DU:
"The tradition of the school's academics and athletic programs."
Tristan Lemyre | Forward | Mirabel, Quebec
5-9 | 170 lbs. | Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Before Denver:
Played two seasons with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League, totaling 87 points (42g/45a) in 107 career games … Scored 29 goals and added 21 assists for 50 points in 57 contests with Dubuque in 2021-22 … Had an assist in two playoff games that season for the Saints … Registered 37 points (13g/24a) in 50 games with Dubuque in 2020-21, while also appearing in two postseason outings … Picked up 30 goals, 32 assists and 62 points in 44 contests with the Flin Flon Bombers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in 2019-20 … Named to the SJHL All-Rooke Team and the league's Rookie of the Year that season … Product of the Nord Selects organization in Quebec and represented the club in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament in 2013-14.
Personal:
Born Jan. 15, 2001 … Son of Mike and Sandra … Has a younger sister, Magalie … Graduated from Newbridge High School in 2019, where he was named team MVP and named the top student-athlete in the school … Career goals include getting a degree from DU and playing hockey as long as he can … Also enjoys golf, surfing and wakeboarding.
Why DU:
"They have such a great hockey program and have been really successful over the years. Also, I've only heard great things about the school. Denver is also a great city from what I've heard, and the more I learned about the hockey program, school and city, the more I wanted to be there."
Rieger Lorenz | Forward | Calgary, Alberta.
6-2 | 192 lbs. | Okotoks Oilers (AJHL)
NHL:
Selected by the Minnesota Wild in Round 2 (No. 56 overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
Before Denver:
Played two seasons with the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League from 2020-2022 … Led the Oilers in all three scoring categories during the 2021-22 regular season, registering 38 goals, 47 assists and 85 points in 60 games and added a team-high 11 points (2g/9a) in 14 playoff contests … Earned the AJHL's Rookie of the Year honor while also being named the Canadian Junior Hockey League's Top Rookie … Also named to the AJHL's All-Rookie and All-Star Teams (South) … Recorded four assists in four games with Team Canada at the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship … Had two goals and an assist in seven games with the Oilers in 2020-21 … Played two seasons of prep school hockey with the Edge School from 2018-2020, earning U18 top freshman accolades in 2019-20.
Personal:
Born March 30, 2004 … Son of Terry and Shea Lorenz … Has a younger sister, Elle … Father Terry played college hockey at Notre Dame … Graduated from Edge School in Calgary in 2022 … Intends to major in finance at DU … Also enjoys fishing and golfing … Career goals include one day playing in the NHL … Ranked as the No. 17 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting for the 2022 draft.
Why DU:
"The quality of staff and facilities will help me get to the next level athletically, while also earning a valued education."
Lucas Olvestad | Defenseman | Stockholm, Sweden
6-1 | 190 lbs. | Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Before Denver:
Registered 22 points (1g/2a) in 60 contests and had a goal in two playoff games with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League in 2021-22 … A product of the Djurgardens IF organization in Sweden prior to coming to the United States … Had five points (2g/3a) in 14 games with the Djurgardens junior team in 2020-21 and skated in one game with the senior team in the Swedish Hockey League … Recorded 10 points (2g/8a) in 41 contests with the U20 junior squad and skated four total games with the under-18 team in 2019-20 … Helped Djurgardens under-18 team win the league championship in 2017-18.
Personal:
Born March 18, 2002 … Son of Jimmie and Frida … Has a younger sister, Tuva … Father Jimmie had a long pro career in Sweden and played 111 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2001-2003 … Graduated high school in 2021 from Sjölins Gymnasium Södermalm … Wants to play full-time on the senior team at Djurgardens IF after DU … Also enjoys golf and music.
Why DU:
"I've been a big fan of DU and have followed the program for a long time."
Aidan Thompson | Forward | Fort Collins, Colo.
5-11 | 170 lbs. | Lincoln Stars (USHL)
NHL:
Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 3 (No. 90 overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
Before Denver:
A product of the Colorado Thunderbirds and Rocky Mountain Roughriders organizations … Invited to USA Hockey's 2022 National Junior Evaluation Camp in July and August for the 2022 and 2023 IIHF World Junior Championships … Played two-plus seasons with the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League, tallying 116 points (34g/82a) in 117 career games … Served as an alternate captain of the Stars in 2021-22 and registered 24 goals and 58 assists for 82 points in 57 outings, earning Second-Team USHL All-Star Team honors … Had four assists in three outings during the 2022 USHL Clark Cup Playoffs … Picked up 33 points (10g/23a) in 52 games with Lincoln during the 2020-21 season … Played prep school hockey for most of the 2018-19 and 2019-20 campaigns with the Berkshire School in Massachusetts and was recognized as an All-New England First-Team member (West) in 2019-20 when he also led the team in scoring … Suited up in eight USHL contests with Lincoln and had an assist in 2018-19.
Personal:
Born Feb. 18, 2002 … Son of Brad and Jenny Thompson … Has a younger brother, Marek … Intends to major in finance at DU … Also enjoys golf … Aims to win both an NCAA National Championship and Stanley Cup … Also played tennis in high school, earning the most improved player award in 2020.
Why DU:
"I chose Denver because of the hockey program and the location of the school in my home state."
Jared Wright | Forward | Burnsville, Minn.
6-2 | 176 lbs. | Omaha Lancers (USHL)
NHL:
Selected by the Los Angeles Kings in Round 6 (No. 169 overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
Before Denver:
Recorded 34 points (15g/19a) in 59 games and picked up three points (1g/2a) in four postseason contests with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League in 2021-22 … Finished third on the Lancers in scoring and was named the team's rookie of the year … Participated in the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game … Played Minnesota high school hockey for much of the previous three campaigns (2018-2021) with St. Thomas Academy … Served as team captain of St. Thomas in 2020-21 and finished second on the squad with 38 points (16g/22a) in 21 contests … Had 24 points (6g/18a) in 25 games in 2019-20 and 12 points (4g/8a) in 25 contests in 2018-19 with St. Thomas … Played club hockey with Team MAP South in 2019-20 and 2020-21 … Skated in six junior games with the Minot Minotauros in the North American Hockey League in 2020-21.
Personal:
Born Nov. 22, 2002 … Son of Cheryl Wright ... Has two older brothers, Jordan and Will ... Mother was a gymnast at the University of Nebraska Lincoln ... Brother Will plays collegiate hockey at University of Providence in Great Falls, Mont. ... Graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 2021 ... Top 20 in military leadership in 2020-21 and the recipient of the Chris Hannigan Memorial Scholarship in 2019-20 at St. Thomas Academy ... Played high school, club and junior hockey in 2020-21 ... Intends to major in business at DU ... Career goals including winning an NCAA National Championship, playing in the NHL and obtaining a master's degree in business administration ... Hobbies include golf and fishing ... Volunteers with Feed My Starving Children.
Why DU:
"I chose the University of Denver because of the supportive culture, and it provides the opportunity to excel at a high level in both hockey and in academics."
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