KURTH, HEDQUIST NAMED TO USHL ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Fighting Saints forward Connor Kurth and goaltender Hobie Hedquist were named to the USHL’s All-Academic Team for excellence in the classroom. Kurth completed 11 credits at St. Paul Community College and 11 credits at Normandale Community College, finishing his high school career with a 4.12 GPA. He’s committed to the University of Minnesota, and was also named the USHL Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Kurth is the third Fighting Saint to receive that award in the past four seasons. Hedquist, who is committed to the University of North Dakota, completed his high schooling career online thru a school in Minnesota, and finished with a 3.70 GPA.