Grant Besse

Grant Besse
Born (1994-07-14) July 14, 1994
Plymouth, MN, USA
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
Big Ten team Wisconsin Badgers
NHL Draft 147th overall, 2013
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2013–present

Grant Besse (born July 14, 1994) is an American ice hockey player. He is currently attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison where he plays for the Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team. Besse was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 5th round (147th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

On March 11, 2012, Besse set a state tournament record[1] when he scored five goals, including three short-handed, to power the Benilde-St. Margaret's to a 5-1 win to capture the Minnesota State boys hockey championship.[2] The following year, Besse was named the 2013 Minnesota Mr. Hockey[3][4][5] as the top senior player from the state of Minnesota.[6]

Besse has committed to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison[7] to play NCAA college hockey with the Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team.[8]

College career

Besse scored in his first two career games with the Badgers. He had 14 point in his freshman season, which led all the freshman on the team. In his sophomore season he led the entire team in points with 22. His junior season he was named assistant captain and lead the team again in points, but this time with 33.[9]

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
Minnesota Mr. Hockey 2013 [10]

Best in Bred Award

References

  1. ↑ Grant Besse joins Minnesota hockey legends - MaxWire National Blog - MaxPreps
  2. ↑ Benilde-St. Margaret's Grant Besse's five goals lift hockey team from tragedy to the ultimate triumph - TwinCities.com
  3. ↑ http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=15333
  4. ↑ http://www.usatodayhss.com/minneapolis/article/grant-besse-named-2013-mr-hockey—1015583
  5. ↑ Wisconsin Recruit Grant Besse Claims Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award - Bucky's 5th Quarter
  6. ↑ Mr. Hockey Award goes to Grant Besse of Benilde-St. Margaret's - TwinCities.com
  7. ↑ Badgers men’s hockey: UW recruit Grant Besse named Mr. Hockey in Minnesota : Sports
  8. ↑ Mr. Hockey Finalists Announced: Wisconsin Recruit Grant Besse the Favorite - Bucky's 5th Quarter
  9. ↑ "Men's Hockey - Wisconsin Athletics". www.uwbadgers.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  10. ↑ Besse named Mr. Hockey | Minnesota Hockey Hub | MN Boys High School Hockey

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