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Augustana hockey looks to secure first NCAA Tournament berth this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:04 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Augustana hockey looks to secure first NCAA Tournament berth this season

Summary

The Augustana Vikings hockey team begins its fourth season at Midco Arena on October 9, facing a top five opponent, Minnesota Duluth. Last season, the Vikings narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament, finishing just 0.18 points shy of qualification. Head coach Garrett Raboin, returning for this season, has made Mathis Langevin the opening night starting goaltender following Josh Kotai's departure. With nine seniors returning and a strong overall roster, the Vikings aim to capitalize on last year's momentum and secure their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history.

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By the Numbers

•Augustana enters its fourth season aiming for NCAA Tournament qualification.
•The Vikings finished last season with a 22-11-4 record.
•Mathis Langevin is named the opening night starting goaltender.
•Nine seniors return to the roster, providing veteran leadership.
•The Vikings host Minnesota Duluth in their season opener.

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4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Augustana Hockey seeking first NCAA Tournament bid

What they're saying

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Augustana Vikings hockey team enters its fourth season of play led by a veteran group looking to take that next step and secure the first NCAA Tournament berth in program history. 18 hundredths of a point. That’s how close the Augustana Vikings came to breaking into the NCAA Tournament […]
— Yahoo Sports

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