Colorado College hockey coach Kris Mayotte announced the 12 newcomers who will join the Tiger hockey program for the 2024-25 season.

"I am really excited about the student-athletes we are adding to our program this fall," Mayotte said. "Peter Mannino, John Lidgett, and Andrew Oglevie have worked hard to put together a very good class and one we believe will help us take another step towards becoming the caliber program we are striving to be. There is a lot to like in each individual but collectively what stands out is the depth and versatility this class provides us. More importantly, we are bringing in a group of individuals who are driven and committed and will make our fans and alumni proud to have them as Tigers."
 
The incoming class consists of Nick Baer (Bismarck Bobcats – NAHL), Owen Beckner (Tri-City Storm – USHL), Philippe Blais-Savoie (Tri-City Storm – USHL), Jordan Brisson (Chicago Steel – USHL), Brady Cleveland (university of Wisconsin – Big Ten), Ty Gallagher (Boston University – HEA), Ryan Koering (Muskegon Lumberjacks – USHL), Gavin Lindberg (Waterloo Black Hawks – USHL), Chase McLane (Penn State University – Big Ten), Carsen Musser (Madison Capitols – USHL), Fisher Scott (Dubuque Fighting Saints – USHL) and Charlie Strobel (University of Minnesota – Big Ten).
 
The class consists of eight incoming freshmen and four transfers. Six members have been drafted by NHL franchises, making a total of nine draft picks on the 2024-25 roster.
 
Colorado College Hockey – 2024-25 Newcomers
 

Nick Baer Freshman Defenseman 6-0, 187 Minnetonka, MN Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)

Before Colorado College: Collected 22 points (6g,16a) in 113 games with Bismarck the past two seasons … Served as an assistant captain fir the Bobcats in 2023-24 when he notched 10 points (4g,6a) in 56 games … Had 36 points (15g,21a) in three seasons at Minnetonka High School and served as team captain as a senior in 2021-22.
 
Personal: Parents are Troy and Heide Baer … Has two brothers, Matt Schaffer and Taylor Baer … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, wake surfing, tennis and fishing … Favorite food is steak … Favorite book is The Outsiders … Favorite movie is Step Brothers … Person in history he would most like to meet is Helen Keller … Greatest moment in sports was scoring the game-winning goal in the bantam sectional finals … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his parents with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age three … Favorite professional team is the Minnesota Wild and favorite player is Roman Josi.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because when the coaching staff reached out, I visited and it was tough to say no. The incredible school, staff, and hockey organization were all such an integral parts of my decision-making process. My brother lived in Boulder, Colo., the last couple years and when I visited him, it was always such an incredible place."

 

Owen Beckner Freshman Forward 6-2, 193 Victoria, BC Tri-City Storm (USHL)

Before Colorado College: Selected by the Ottawa Senators in the seventh round of the 2023 NHL Draft … Collected 45 points (14g,31a) with Tri-City last season … Notched 60 points (21g,39a) in 95 games with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks the previous two seasons … Helped the Silverbacks to the Interior Conference Finals in '21-22 … Played two seasons at St. George's Prep School in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League … Member of the NHL Central Scouting List for 2023.
 
Personal: Parents are Mike and Pauline Beckner … Has two brothers, Dane and William … His grandmother, Marcia Beckner, represented Canada in speed skating in the 1968 Grenoble Olympics … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, surfing, pickleball and playing the guitar … Favorite food is fettucini alfredo … Favorite book is Lord of the Rings … Favorite movie is Step Brothers … Person in history he would most like to meet is Michael Jordan … Greatest moment in sports was playing for team British Columbia at The Brick Tournament … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his parents and youth hockey coaches with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age four … Favorite professional team is the Ottawa Senators and favorite player is William Nylander.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because it is a place where I see myself excelling academically and in my athletic pursuits. The combination of being in a beautiful place like Colorado Springs and the campus's inviting community made my decision easy."

 

Philippe Blais-Savoie Freshman Defenseman 6-1, 200 San Jose, CA Tri-City Storm (USHL)

Before Colorado College: Posted 15 points (4g,11a) in 55 games with Tri-City last season … Had 11 points (2g,9a) for the Storm in '22-23 … Collected 61 points (29g,32a) in 60 games with the San Jose Jr. Sharks in '21-22 … Also had 39 points (24g,15a) in just 11 games with Valley Christian High school that season … Played for the Jr. Sharks from 2019-22.
 
Personal: Parents are Johanne Blais and Robert Savoie … Has two sisters, Juliette and Evelyne … His sister, Juliette, played hockey at the University of Toronto, while Evelyne is a senior and plays hockey at the University of Vermont … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing and going to the beach … Favorite food is chicken parmesan … Favorite book is Harry Potter … Favorite movie is Top Gun … Person in history he would most like to meet is Jesus … Greatest moment in sports was representing the USA in the World Junior-A Challenge … Favorite sport other than hockey is football … Credits his father with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age five … Favorite professional team is the San Jose Sharks and favorite player is Erk Karlsson.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because of the coaches and the winning culture they displayed from the first interaction I had with them. I also was impressed with the new facilities, campus size, and the block plan."

 

Jordan Brisson Freshman Forward 6-2, 188 Manhattan Beach, CA Chicago Steel (USHL)

Before Colorado College: Had 19 points (9g,10a) in 52 games for the Chicago Steel last season … Collected nine points (3g,6a) in 63 games for the Steel the previous two years … Helped Chicago to the Eastern Conference Finals in '22-23 … Compiled 56 points (23g,33a) in 84 career games for Shattuck St. Mary's school from 2020-22 … Also played for Shattuck's AAA and Los Angeles Jr. Kings teams … His brother, Brendan, played two seasons at Michigan and currently plays for the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL.
 
Personal: Parents are Pat and Kim Brisson … Has one brother, Brendan … His brother was a first-round draft choice of the Vegas Golden Knights in 2020 and played 15 games for them last season … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, beach volleyball and roller hockey … Favorite food is In-and-Out Burgers … Favorite book is The Alchemist … Favorite movie is Happy Gilmore … Person in history he would most like to meet is Bruce Lee … Greatest moment in sports is spending time with his teammates … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his father and brother with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age three … Favorite professional team is the Los Angeles Kings and favorite player is Sidney Crosby.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because when I visited the school, I felt the coaching staff really understood me as a person and as a player, and I feel I have a lot in common with them. I felt they were going to make me a stronger person and player by throwing adversity at me to make me better, but at the same time, they would have my back and help guide me through the way if I put in the work. I am grateful to have the opportunity to become a Tiger."

 

Brady Cleveland Sophomore Defenseman 6-5, 220 Wausau, WI University of Wisconsin (Big Ten)

Before Colorado College: Selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round (pick 47) of the 2023 NHL Draft … Appeared in 17 games as a freshman at the University of Wisconsin as a freshman … Attempted four shots and blocked 12 … Career-high two shots vs. Ohio State (2-16) ... Had two assists in 19 games for the U.S. Under-18 Team in 2022-23 … Led team with 106 penalty minutes … Tallied three points in 26 games with the U-17 squad in '21-22 and was called up to the U-18 team for 17 games and notched one point ... Helped Team USA to the gold medal at the 2023 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship and silver medal at the 2022 U-18 World Championships ... Skated for Team Wisconsin and Wausau West High School, where he racked up 25 points (10g,15a) in 18 games during the 2020-21 season.
 
Personal: Son of Becky Cleveland  … Has one brother, Tyler … Would like be a continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, fishing and hiking … Favorite food is pho … Favorite book is Relentless by Tim Grover … Favorite movie is Forrest Gump … Person in history he would most like to meet is Bruce Lee … Greatest moment in sports was winning the gold medal at the U18 Championships … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his father with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age four … Favorite professional team is the Detroit Red Wings and favorite player is Nathan MacKinnon.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because in the last few years the program has showed positive growth through a winning culture and player development. This is a great coaching and athletic staff. I want to help win a national championship with the great players around me and the resources we have." 

 

Ty Gallagher Graduate Student Defenseman 6-0, 190 Clarkston, MI Boston University (HEA)

Before Colorado College: Selected by the Boston Bruins in the seventh round (pick 217) of the 2021 NHL Draft ... Appeared in 113 games in three seasons at Boston University … Collected 42 points (8g,34a), including a career high 21 (3g,18a) as a sophomore in 2022-23 … Named to Hockey East All-Rookie Team as a freshman … Career-high two goals in 6-3 victory over Boston College during his sophomore campaign … Career-high three assists twice, both as a freshman … Member of the U.S. National Team Development Program … Set the NTDP record for goals by a defenseman with 25 during his two seasons with the program … Secured 27 points (14g, 13a) in 48 games with the NTDP in 2020-21 … Led all defensemen in goals at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship with three … Notched 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points with the U.S. National Under-17 Team in 2019-20.

Personal: Parents are Pete and Anita Gallagher … Has one sister, Kelly … His father played baseball at Western Michigan University and his sister plays volleyball at Oakland University … Would like be a continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, wake surfing and puzzles … Favorite food is steak fajitas … Favorite book is Magic Tree House … Favorite movie is Top Gun … Person in history he would most like to meet is Kobe Bryant … Greatest moment in sports was representing the USA for two years with the National Development Program … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his father and Kyle Cummings with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age three … Favorite professional team is the Detroit Red Wings and favorite player is Nicklas Lidstrom.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because of not only the elite hockey program, but also the prestigious academics the school provides. I also believe in the program, team, and coaching staff at CC and they believe in me, so it was an easy decision to come and help this team win. When I arrived on my visit, I could tell the team culture at CC was elite." 

 

Ryan Koering Freshman Defenseman 6-4, 195 Eden Prairie, MN Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)

Before Colorado College: Notched 15 points (1g,14a) in 53 games with Muskegon last season …  Helped the Lumberjacks to the Eastern Conference Finals … Had eight points (1g,7a) in 12 games with Team TDS Transportation of the Minnesota High School Elite League this season … Posted 43 points (13g,30a) in 74 games with Eden Prairie High School … Team captain for EPHS as a junior and senior …  Also had eight points in 18 games with Team TDS in '21-22 … Member of the NHL Central Scouting List for 2023.
 
Personal: Parents are Adam and Heather Koering … Has one sister, Josie, and one brother, Nick … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, watching sports and spending time with friends … Favorite food is buffalo wings … Favorite book is Where The Wild Things Are … Favorite movie is Interstellar … Person in history he would most like to meet is Helen Keller … Greatest moment in sports was winning the high school state championship in 2021 … Favorite sport other than hockey is football … Credits his father with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age four … Favorite professional team is the Minnesota Wild and favorite player is Bobby Orr.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because it is an up-and-coming program filled with high-end talent and great resources with the staff and facilities. I am also looking forward to playing in Ed Robson Arena! Another thing that helped me choose CC is the block plan, I believe it gives me a unique opportunity to learn."

 

Gavin Lindberg Freshman Forward 6-0, 197 Moorhead, MN Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)

Before Colorado College: Collected 48 points (19g,29a) in 58 games with Waterloo last season … Had 33 points (14g,19a) in 58 games with the Black Hawks in '22-23 … Posted two points in 13 games with Waterloo in '21-22 after scoring 69 points (23g,46a) as a senior at Moorhead High School … Team captain at Moorhead HS … Collected 89 points (28g,61a) in 68 career high school contests … Member of the U.S. Junior Select Team, which competed in each of the last two World Junior A Challenges.
 
Personal: Parents are Luke and Tara Lindberg … Has one brother, Garrett, and one sister, Lily … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, fishing and tennis … Favorite food is chicken alfredo … Favorite book is Legacy … Favorite movie is Step Brothers … Person in history he would most like to meet is Napoleon Bonaparte … Greatest moment in sports was playing in the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his father with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age four … Favorite professional team is the Minnesota Wild and favorite player is Nikita Kucherov.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because I really trust the coaching staff, the facilities are top of the line, and it is a great spot academically."

 

Chase McLane Graduate Student Forward 6-2, 200 Trenton, MI Penn State University (Big Ten)

Before Colorado College: Selected by the Nashville Predators in the seventh round (pick 209) of the 2020 NHL Draft ... Appeared in 87 games in four seasons at Penn State … Collected 29 points (11g,18a), including a career-high 13 (3g,10a) as a sophomore in 2021-22 … Three-time Academic all-Big Ten selection … Played three seasons for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL … Sidelined by an injury early in 2019-20, he skated in just 18 games scoring five goals with 11 assists for 16 points … Totaled 50 points (13g, 37a) in 106 USHL games…Served as an alternate captain for Tri-City during the 2018-19 campaign and donned the 'C' upon return to the lineup in 2019-20.

Personal: Parents are Amy Gilpatrick and Curtis McLane … Would like be a continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include fishing, hunting, golfing and pickleball … Favorite food is steak … Favorite book is Green Lights … Favorite movie is Good Will Hunting … Person in history he would most like to meet is Matthew McConaughey … Greatest moment in sports was winning the AAA National Championship … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits Pavel Datsyuk with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age three … Favorite professional team is the Detroit Red Wings and favorite player is Pavel Datsyuk.
 
Why CC: "I chose CC because it just felt like the right fit for my situation. There is a player here that went through the same injury I am going through right now and he came back better than before the injury. I also wanted to go to a smaller school after experiencing what a big school was like. I feel very grateful to be here because CC's hockey staff has given me a chance to continue my hockey career." 

 

Carsen Musser Freshman Goaltender 6-4, 220 Sherburn, MN Madison Capitols (USHL)

Before Colorado College: Selected in the sixth round (pick 166) by the Arizona Coyotes (now Utah Hockey Club) in the 2023 NHL Draft … Posted a 17-11-2 record with Madison last season … Finished the regular season fourth in the USHL with a 2.74 goals-against average and second with a .905 save percentage … Member of the U.S. National Developmental U17 and U18 teams … Had a 2-0 record with a 0.75 GAA and .947 save percentage in two games for the gold-medal winning Team USA at the 2023 IIHF Under-18 World Championship … Selected by Madison with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 USHL Draft.
 
Personal: Parents are Bart and Sarah Musser … Has one sister, Jadyn … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, ATV riding and spending time with friends and family … Favorite food is pulled-pork sandwich … Favorite book is Everything I Got … Favorite movie is Miracle … Person in history he would most like to meet is Kobe Bryant … Greatest moment in sports was winning the 2023 U-18 World Championship with Team USA … Favorite sport other than hockey is football … Credits his parents with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age three … Favorite professional team is the Utah Hockey Club and favorite player is Sidney Crosby.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because on my visit, my parents and I fell in love with the place, from the campus to the rink and even to the nature with the mountains. We had a great experience touring the campus and had great meetings with the staff during my time there. I know the coaching staff can teach me and help me develop into the goalie that I want to become and will help me on my path to a professional career. I also believe the block plan is a great academic system to learn under and will provide many benefits to myself to be the best student that I can be."

 

Fisher Scott Freshman Defenseman 6-1, 185 Carbondale, CO Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)

Before Colorado College: Selected in the seventh round (pick 208) by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024 NHL Draft … Notched 33 points (8g,25a) in 61 games with Dubuque last season … Led the Fighting Saints to the USHL Championship … Served as an assistant captain last season … Has 13 points (1g,12a) in 59 games with the Dubuque in '22-23 … Posted an assist in three games with the Saints in '21-22 … Collected 17 points (2g,15a) in 56 games with the Springfield Jr. Blues prior to joining Dubuque … Notched 47 points (7g,40a) in 74 games with the Colorado Thunderbirds over two seasons.
 
Personal: Parents are Peter and Holly Scott … Has one sister, Stella … His father played club hockey at the University of Arizona and his sister played hockey at Long Island University … Would like to continue his hockey career following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, pickleball, skiing and rafting … Favorite food is tacos … Favorite book is Rich Dad Poor Dad … Favorite movie is The Hangover … Person in history he would most like to meet is Abraham Lincoln … Greatest moment in sports was playing in the Clark Cup Final … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his parents with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age three … Favorite professional teams are the Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings and favorite player is Cale Makar.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College because of the coaching staff, the facilities, the short distance from home and the level of hockey. I have wanted to go to CC since I was a little kid and I can't wait to get started. Last year the team did well so I am excited to be a part of that." 

 

Charlie Strobel Junior Forward 6-1, 200 Stillwater, MN University of Minnesota (Big Ten)

Before Colorado College: Appeared in 50 games in two seasons at the University of Minnesota … Collected six points (2g,4a) for the Gophers … Played with the Trail Smoke Eaters in the BCHL for the 2021-22 season totaling 47 games … Recorded 23 points (9g,14a) for the Smoke Eaters … Spent the 2020-21 season in the USHL with the Waterloo Blackhawks … Tallied five points (three goals, two assists) in 19 games for the Blackhawks … Played three prep seasons at Hill-Murray School making 62 appearances … Totaled 82 points (46 goals, 36 assists) over his high school career … Registered 40 points during his senior year leading the Pioneers to a Minnesota Class 2A State Championship … Named team captain for Hill-Murray in his final prep season … Earned a spot on the all-tournament team as a senior in 2019-20.

Personal: Parents are Mike and Jill Strobel … Has one brother, Ryan … His father played five years of NCAA Division I hockey at Wisconsin from 1991-96 before playing in the AHL with the Albany River Rats … His uncle, Mark Strobel, played at Wisconsin for four years with his twin brother, Mike, and later served as the Badgers associate head coach for five seasons … Would like to have a career in insurance or business sales following his time at CC … Hobbies include golfing, wake surfing  and tennis … Favorite foods are pasta and pizza … Favorite book is Diary of a Wimpy Kid … Favorite movie is Stand By Me … Person in history he would most like to meet is Don Henley, lead singer of the Eagles … Greatest moment in sports was winning the state title in 2020 … Favorite sport other than hockey is golf … Credits his father with the biggest influence on his athletic career … Started playing hockey at age five … Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Thrashers and favorite player is Matthew Tkachuk.
 
Why CC: "I chose Colorado College to play for a historic program that has coaches that believe in their players and want to develop them individually along with combining that to develop a team that hungers to win."