Steve Ulseth Explained

Steve Ulseth
Played For:Springfield Indians (AHL)
Tulsa Oilers (CHL)
Peoria Prancers (IHL)
Position:Left wing
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:176
Birth Date:22 February 1959
Birth Place:Roseville, Minnesota, U.S.
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:1981
Career End:1983

Steve Ulseth (born February 22, 1959) is an American former professional ice hockey player.

Early life

From 1977 to 1981, Ulseth played college hockey with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, scoring 84 goals and 118 assists for 202 points, while earning 48 penalty minutes, in 148 games played. In his senior year, he was recognized for his outstanding play when he was named the WCHA Most Valuable Player[1] and was selected as a finalist for the 1981 Hobey Baker Award.[2]

Career

Ulseth went on to play the 1981–82 season with the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League, and then played the 1982–83 season with the Tulsa Oilers and Peoria Prancers before retiring from professional hockey.

Ulseth is now employed as a sales representative for Miken hockey sticks.[3]

Awards and honors

HonorsYear
All-WCHA First Team1980–81[4]
WCHA Most Valuable Player1980–81

Notes and References

  1. http://www.wcha.com/men/wcha/awards.php WCHA.com - WCHA Major Award Winners
  2. http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/6History/hobey_finalists.htm Inside College Hockey | Hobey Baker Award History
  3. http://www.minnesotahockeyjournal.com/news_article/show/136267?referrer_id=474493 A Great Shot | Minnesota Hockey Journal
  4. News: WCHA All-Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. May 19, 2013.