Brian Arrigoni Update

I received a nice email last week from Tim Ostroot the Assistant Hockey Coach at Hamline University in regards to former Express forward Brian Arrigoni. I cut and pasted the email below:

I wanted to send you an update on former Express player Brian Arrigoni, now centering the second line at Hamline University. Brian has nine goals, tied for second on the team (just one behind the leader) and is the MIAC's top scoring freshman. He has been a tremendous player for the Pipers, who have spent most of the season ranked in the top 15 D-3 teams in the country. He has played every game, plays on our power play, and has consistently been a top player on the ice. He is one of the best freshmen in the country, and is a big reason Hamline is in position to make a run at its second consecutive MIAC title.

Tim Ostroot
Hamline Asst. Coach


My take: It's great to hear about former Express players succeeding at the next level. Brian was an exciting player to watch in an otherwise dismal season last year. He had an exceptional knack for blocking shots with his facemask. On top of contributing to the on-ice success of the Pipers, Brian is getting a top-notch education at one of the most prestigious schools in the upper midwest. Congratulations Brian and we're all proud of you down in Owatonna.

Thanks Coach Ostroot for the update, good luck bringing home the MIAC title, and I'll see you at the rink the next time you're in town scouting.

--BK