Former Northland Player Hired By Badgers

From the land of the obscure comes more alumni news, as the University of Wisconsin announced today that former Northland College defenseman Nate LaPoint will be joining the UW Men's Hockey staff as head equipment manager.

A native of Eau Claire, Wis., LaPoint played in 49 games for the Lumberjacks from 2003-05 and tallied three assists.

LaPoint served as assistant equipment manager at the University of North Dakota for the past four years and recently graduated from UND with a general studies degree and a minor in meteorology.

Since 2000, he has also worked summers on the staff at Top Dog Hockey camps, contributing as a counselor, official and coach.

Nate's younger brother, Derrick, was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 4th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and will take the ice as a junior defenseman for the Fighting Sioux this fall.