UND Hockey Recruit Dalton Andrew's Filthy Shootout Goal

Last week, the University of North Dakota hockey team picked up a commitment from the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The recruit in question is Winkler Flyers' leading scorer, Dalton Andrew. The Brandon, Manitoba native, has committed to UND for the 2024-25 season. Looking back, there haven't been many UND players to come out of the MJHL; recently, Riese Gaber Dauphin Kings, the Steinbach Pistons, and Cole Smith Steinbach Pistons are two that come to mind. However, if you look at their All-Time Scoring Leaders, there are some familiar names. 

This past season, Andrew scored (43g-39a-82) points in 54 games. Yes, that led the MJHL. It will be interesting to see how he fits into the 2024-25 version of the Fighting Hawks. 

Andrew's team, the Flyers, are currently playing in the Centennial Cup. According to the Flyers page, Andrew scored four goals against the Sioux Lookout Bombers to lead the Winkler Flyers to a 4-2 win.

The snipe from @winklerflyers forward and @UNDmhockey commit, Dalton Andrew 👀🚨 pic.twitter.com/L8za89b1ki

— MJHL (@mjhlhockey) May 9, 2024

   

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“Dalton has shown a high level of growth not only this season but yearly throughout his entire three years in Winkler.  He continually shows commitment to his off ice and on ice training during all parts of the year, especially during Christmas breaks to ensure his game would continue to rise throughout the season.   He has been receptive to the coaching and teaching that would help develop his individual game and prepare him as a person and player for the high level of hockey coming next season.  DA has worked extremely hard, and with the help and support of his teammates, family, billet family, trainers, and the rest of the coaching staff, is very deserving of this next opportunity at the University of North Dakota.  Congratulations to Dalton and his family.” GM & Head Coach Justin Falk and the hockey operations staff could not be more thrilled for the Andrew family.

Andrew gave his thoughts on being a Winkler Flyer “I think being a Winkler Flyer showed me how to be a professional, every day is a chance to get better. Having three ex NHL coaches was awesome, they really showed me how to take my game to the next level, from the extra work at the end of practices to the different tools and knowledge they provided me with, along with my work ethic. This all helped me get better over my three years here which led me to success.” He added that his thoughts on the organization “I have nothing but great things to say about the Flyers organization. From the coaching staff to the trainers, our marketing guy all the people behind the scenes, Including board members and volunteers. They really make it easy on us as players and allow us to focus on just playing the game which I think helped a lot." (Link to story)

Check out this shootout goal by Andrew. 

 

Dalton Andrew got that DOG in him ☝🏼

The @UNDmhockey commit is off to a hot start at the #CentennialCup, scoring five goals in regulation while adding this snipe in shootout 🚨 pic.twitter.com/uMUYyOTvbu

— MJHL (@mjhlhockey) May 11, 2024