Jake Hansen

Team Number:	21
Birth Date:	12/31/1969
Height:	6'2"
Weight:	191lbs.
Position:	Forward

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Meet Jake Hansen, a forward for the Minnesota Gophers.

Jake Hansen is from White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Jake Hansen attended White Bear Lake High School before transfering to Sioux Falls to play in USHL.

At Sioux Falls, Jake Hansen was averaging about a point per game for the first half of the season. Jake Hansen won the Clark Cup during his junior year, a year in which he played for White Bear Lake up until the middle of the hockey season before transferring to Sioux Falls.

Jake Hansen was drafted in the 3rd round of the NHL draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Colmubus Blue Jackets picked Jake Hansen partially due to his goal scoring abilities and his "grittiness".

For Jake Hansen, the Gophers' 2009-10 season was full of action as he competed in 38 of the team's 39 games. Not only is Jake Hansen a sound athlete, but maintains his academics; Hansen was named to the WCHA All-Academic team.

Hansen has continued to set and meet his goals under the eyes of Gopher Nation. Hansen is a vital piece of the Gophers' hockey team. Wish Jake the best of luck on his senior Gopher Hockey season!

As a Gophers hockey member, Jake Hansen is full of potential. To watch him continue to develop into a college-level athlete, make sure to buy your Gophers hockey tickets today!