Carter Foguth Commits to Minnesota State University, Mankato

Published on October 29, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release

MUSKEGON, Michigan (October 29th) - The Lumberjacks are proud to announce that Defenseman Carter Foguth has decided to play his college hockey for the Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) beginning in the 2013-14 season.

This season, Foguth currently has two points (one goal and assist) in ten games with Lumberjacks. The first two years with the team, Foguth accumulated eleven points (one goal and ten assists) in 89 games.

"I am very excited for being given the opportunity to play hockey at the college level; the coaching staff and players at the university made me feel welcome and right at home," said Foguth. "It has been a long journey for my family and I, and I am grateful to have received an immense amount of support from the Mervis family and the Muskegon Lumberjacks."

Foguth was acquired by the Lumberjacks in free agency in July of 2010 and is in his third season with the team. Prior to coming to the Lumberjacks, Foguth spent the 2009-10 season with the Marquette Rangers of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), where he tallied nine points (one goal and eight assists) in 45 games.

The Lumberjacks wrap up their four-game home stand with a pair of games this weekend at 7:15 pm, respectively, with an Eastern Conference clash against the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.muskegonlumberjacks.com or calling (231) 724-JACK (5225).

The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud members of the United States Hockey League, the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and the leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The Lumberjacks' organization prides itself on developing not just premier hockey talent, but also exceptional young men outside the arena of sports. For more information, visit www.muskegonlumberjacks.com.

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