Seven Members of Class of 2022 Set to Join Dartmouth This Fall

HANOVER, N.H. – Koenig Family Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's Hockey Bob Gaudet '81 has announced the seven incoming players who will make up the Class of 2022.

The group features five forwards, one defenseman and a goaltender who will be added to the mix for the upcoming 2018-19 season.

"Once again, I want to thank the tireless efforts of John Rose and David Lassonde for bringing in such a fine group of hockey players and student-athletes," Gaudet said. "We look forward to these seven young men joining the Dartmouth Hockey family in the coming months and getting on the ice together as a team this fall."

The Class of 2022 is as follows:

JUSTIN FERGUSON
Goalie | Hudson, N.H.
6-2 | 165 | August 6, 1997
Islanders Hockey Club (NCDC)
2017-18 Stats: 28 GP | 25-3-0 | 2.18 GAA | .915 S%
• The first Granite State native to play for Dartmouth since Nick Lovejoy '13 finished his career in 2013-14.
• Played five seasons with the Islanders Hockey Club in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL).
• The past two seasons, he backstopped his team to consecutive USPHL Championships – NCDC (2018) and Premier (2017).
• Selected to play in the NCDC All Star Game.
• As a member of the IHC Elite Team, he was named Goaltender of the Year on two occasions.
• While in the USPHL, posted the best GAA.
• Graduated from Alvirne High School (N.H.) and is interested in pursuing a degree in business.

SAM HESLER
Forward | Boxborough, Mass.
5-11 | 185 | June 6, 1998
Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)
2017-18 Stats: 58 GP | 9-17-26
• Graduated from the Belmont Hill School (Mass.).
• As a senior, he captained his team to a semifinal berth in the 2017 New England Prep School Association (NEPSA) Large School Tournament. For his efforts, was named Team Co-MVP.
• In three years with Belmont Hill, he registered 82 points in 95 games.
• Earned All-ISL honors in both his junior and senior seasons.
• This past season, he went west to compete for the Wenatchee Wild and helped his team to a Fred Page Cup — the BCHL Playoff Championship — thus earning a berth in the Doyle Cup. There, the Wild defeated the AJHL Champion, Spruce Grove Saints in five games and earned a bid to the Royal Bank Cup.
• Is the younger brother of Carl '18 and son of Neil '85.
• Interested in studying economics.

CHRISTIAN LeSUEUR
Forward | Greenwich, Conn.
5-10 | 175 | January 7, 1999
Brunswick School (HS) | Mid-Fairfield Rangers
2017-18 Stats (Brunswick): 34 GP | 18-24-42
2017-18 Stats (Mid-Fairfield): 26 GP | 10-12-22
• Attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich.
• This past season, he captained his team to the NEPSA Large School Championship and was named to the All-NEPSA Team.
• In 147 games played for the varsity team, he tallied 159 points on the strength of 71 goals and 88 assists.
• At Brunswick, he also played spilt season U16 & U18 hockey for the Yale Jr. Bulldogs and Mid-Fairfield Rangers.
• In his two seasons with Mid-Fairfield U18, his Ranger teams earned a berth in a pair of USA Hockey Nationals and his 2017 squad won a national championship.
• Represented the New England District at three consecutive USA Hockey National Festivals (2013-16).
• Interested in studying economics or international relations.

JEFFREY LOSURDO
Forward | Elmhurst, Ill.
6-0 | 185 | March 9, 1998
New Jersey Hitmen (USPHL)
2017-18 Stats: 50 GP | 27-38-65
• Played in the USPHL this past season for the New Jersey Hitmen, helping lead his team to a berth in the NCDC Final.
• Finished the regular season as the leading scorer in the league.
• Selected to play in the NCDC All-Star Game.
• Prior to that season, he played 42 games in the USHL where he suited up for both Fargo and Madison.
• Before juniors, he played for the Chicago Fury (T1EHL) for three years where in 99 regular season games he was a point-per-game player.
• In his only year with the Fury, he won a state and district (Central) championship thus earning a berth at the 2016 USA Hockey Nationals.
• That same year, he led the T1EHL in goals with 29.
• Interested in studying biomechanical engineering.

HARRISON MARKELL
Defense | Andover, Mass.
6-1 | 185 | February 12, 1997
Boston Jr. Bruins (USPHL)
2017-18 Stats: 41 GP | 6-19-25
• Suited up for the Boston Jr. Bruins for the last three seasons.
• Played in over 125 games of junior hockey and was an alternate captain on his Premier team and captain this past season of his NCDC team.
• Selected to play in the NCDC All-Star Game.
• Attended the Middlesex School (Concord, Mass.) for four years.
• Captained his prep team and was named to the All-ISL Team as a senior.
• Interested in studying economics or international relations.

DREW O'CONNOR 21369

Forward | Morristown, N.J.
6-1 | 190 | June 9, 1998
Boston Jr. Bruins (USPHL)
2017-18 Stats: 49 GP | 13-26-39
• Graduated from and played two years for the Delbarton School.
• While attending the prestigious private school, he also played two seasons for the North Jersey Avalanche U18.
• As a first-year member of the Avalanche, his team won the T1EHL Championship and in both seasons with the Avs, earned a berth in the USA Hockey Nationals.
• Competed for the Boston Jr. Bruins NCDC team this past season alongside fellow incoming '22, Harrison Markell.
• Selected to play in the NCDC All-Star Game.
• Interested in studying economics.

ERIK URBANK 21370

Forward | Orchard Park, N.Y.
6-1 | 190 | March 28, 1999
Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | Chicago Steel (USHL)
2017-18 Stats: 54 GP | 11-12-23
• Attended the Nichols School in Buffalo, N.Y.
• Upon graduation, started his junior career playing for the hometown Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) where, in 58 games, he registered 49 points.
• Drafted by Cedar Rapids in 2015, but eventually suited up for both Des Moines and Chicago in the USHL this past year.
• Represented the New York District at three consecutive USA Hockey National Festivals (2013-2016).
• Interested in studying economics.

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