Western Collegiate Hockey Association
Minnesota State University, Mankato has become a destination for those seeking higher education. The University is experiencing its highest enrollment in a decade with more than 13,000 students enrolling in fall, 2005. In addition, 1,300 faculty and staff, approximately 600 international students who represent 70 countries, and more than 94,000 alumni from around the world are proud to be a part of the Mavericks tradition.
AC: 507
Location: Mankato, MN 56001
Founded: 1868
Enrollment: 14,028
Colors: Purple and Gold
Nickname: Mavericks
Arena: Alltel Center (200 x 100)
Arena Capacity: 4,832
Press Box Phone: 389-300
The Mavericks are entering their tenth season as members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Not including 25 games of league post-season action in which MSU owns an 8-18-0 mark, the Mavericks sport a 102-117-33 (.470) mark against league opposition since entering the league in 1999-00.
Selected to guide the Minnesota State men's hockey program in the summer of 2000, Troy Jutting is recognized as one of the top college coaches in the nation. A two-time recipient of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's Coach of the Year (2002-03 and 2007-08), Jutting also garnered USA Hockey's 2003 National Coach of the Year award after piloting the country's entry to the gold medal at the Under-18 Junior World Cup.
