Miami University head coach Chris Bergeron has announced seven new additions to his hockey program. Along with previously announced signees Frankie Carogioiello and John Waldron, the nine newcomers will join the RedHawks' roster for the 2022-23 season.
Zane Demsey, Max Dukovac, Michael Feenstra, William Hallén, Axel Kumlin, Blake Mesenburg and Artur Turansky have all submitted their official letters of intent.
The group of incoming freshmen is highlighted by four members of the Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) 2021-22 roster: Demsey, Feenstra, Hallén and Kumlin.
"The Miami Hockey program is excited to add these young men to our hockey family," said Bergeron. "They all have an opportunity to make an impact on our program both on and off the ice, and we are looking forward to getting started."
The RedHawks begin the 2022-23 campaign at home vs. Ferris State on Saturday, October 1.
Zane Demsey, 6-2, 190, Defenseman, Harrison Twp., Mich./Dubuque Fighting Saints
PRIOR TO MIAMI
- Played for Dubuque Fighting Saints in 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons
- Had a +34 rating in 2021-22 and dished out 19 assists that season
- Put up five goals and 23 assists in 129 junior games
- Split time in 2019-20 between two NAHL clubs (Chippewa Steel, Minnesota Wilderness)
- Attended University Liggett High School
PERSONAL
- Son of Sarah and Mike Demsey
- Plans to study business
- Has a November birthday
Max Dukovac, 6-2, 182, Forward, Aurora, Ill./Langley Rivermen
PRIOR TO MIAMI
- Played for BCHL's Langley Rivermen in 2021-22, where he led team in scoring
- Finished fourth among league rookies in scoring, racking up 59 points (17-42-59) during 51 regular-season games and adding 14 points (6-8-14) in 15 playoff games
- Named BCHL's 3rd Star of the Month in February
- Named BCHL's 3rd Star of the Week Feb. 28 after putting up nine points (4-5-9) in three-game span
- Put up 21 points (10-11-21) for Chicago Mission 18U AAA club in 2019-20
- Earned All-State and All-Conference recognition in 2019
- Attended Oswego East High School
PERSONAL
- Son of Melissa and Paul Dukovac
- Plans to study sport leadership and management
- Has a February birthday
Michael Feenstra, 6-3, 195, Defenseman, Grand Haven, Mich./Dubuque Fighting Saints
PRIOR TO MIAMI
- Played previous five seasons for Dubuque in USHL, and ranks second in team history in games played
- Put up 47 points (5-42-47) in 190 games for Fighting Saints with a +46 rating
- Had double-digit assist totals in 2020-21 (16) and 2021-22 (14)
- Spent 14U, 15U, and 16U seasons with Fox Motors AAA program
PERSONAL
- Son of Molly and Mark Feenstra
- Has an April birthday
William Hallén, 6-1, 187, Forward, Gothenburg, Sweden/Dubuque Fighting Saints
PRIOR TO MIAMI
- Played for USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints in 2021-22
- Put up 21 points (10-11-21) in 49 regular-season games for Dubuque
- Has represented his country in a variety of international tournaments, including winning bronze at the U17s and also the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
- Made three appearances for Swedish U20 national team
- Part of Frolunda program in Sweden before coming to U.S.
- Won gold medal at U18 Swedish Championship and at 5-Nations Tournament
PERSONAL
- Son of Patricia Hallén Hesselgren and Per Hallén
- Plans to study business economics
- Has an April birthday
Axel Kumlin, 6-1, 195, Defenseman, Stockholm, Sweden/Dubuque Fighting Saints
PRIOR TO MIAMI
- Played for USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints in 2021-22
- Tallied 22 points (5-17-22) for Dubuque in 58 games with a +24 rating
- Spent previous four seasons with Frolunda teams in Sweden
- Represented Sweden internationally at U16, U17, U18, and U20 levels
- Earned bronze medal at 2019-2020 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Team Sweden
PERSONAL
- Son of Katarina and Magnus Kumlin
- Plans to study sports management
- Has a February birthday
Blake Mesenburg, 5-11, 183, Forward, Orono, Minn./St. Cloud Norsemen
PRIOR TO MIAMI
- Played for NAHL's St. Cloud Norsemen for past two seasons
- Put up 62 points (27-35-62) in 59 regular-season games for St. Cloud during 2021-22 season, adding six points in 11 playoff games
- Finished with 20 points (10-10-20) in 53 appearances for Norsemen in 2020-21 campaign
- Appeared in 10 games for USHL's Omaha Lancers between 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons
- Served as captain for high school team (Benilde St. Margaret's) in 2019-20
PERSONAL
- Son of Michelle and Matt Mesenburg
- Has a June birthday
- Plans to study supply chain and operations management
Artur Turansky, 5-11, 176, Forward, Bratislava, Slovakia/Lone Star Brahmas
PRIOR TO MIAMI
- Played for NAHL's Lone Star Brahmas in 2021-22
- Put up 66 points (28-38-66) in 60 games for Lone Star with a +25 rating, finishing among league's top 10 scorers
- Added seven points (2-5-7) in nine playoff games for the Brahmas
- Also spent 2019-20 season in NAHL, splitting time with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Corpus Christi
- Tallied 31 points (15-16-31) in 45 games that year between the two clubs
- Won an 18U national championship in 2019
PERSONAL
- Son of Veselina Turanska and Robert Turansky
- Plans to study sport leadership and management
- Has a July birthday
