Senior Spotlight St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders 2024 » Follow the Puck is Minnesota Hockey

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | #26 Andrew Dwinnell

Andrew Dwinnell, son of Chuck and Kari, and brother to Jack and Ellie. The first time Andrew put on a pair of hockey skates there was no turning back. He would skate on the backyard pond for hours and if he wasn’t skating, he would play knee hockey. Andrew just couldn’t get enough hockey. As soon as he could he started playing St. Michael – Albertville (STMA) youth hockey as a Mite and continued through Bantams. At the end of his second Bantam season, Andrew advocated for himself to transfer to Cathedral High School which he did as a sophomore. He knew the chances of playing Varsity his sophomore year, due to the MSHSL rule, was unlikely. Andrew appealed to MSHSL and unfortunately lost the appeal. This didn’t deter him – Andrew played JV his first season as a Crusader keeping a positive attitude and working hard which led him to breaking the school scoring record. As a Junior, Andrew beat the netminder during the section final game in double OT sending the Crusaders to the 2023 MN State Hockey Tournament. Playing in the state tournament is his favorite hockey memory because it’s what every hockey player dreams of. When Andrew isn’t at the rink, he enjoys hunting and fishing as well as watching sports, going to the cabin and riding four-wheelers. After high school, Andrew plans to attend college and study finance or accounting.

Congrats, Andrew!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | #20 Thomas Rosenkrans

Thomas Rosenkrans is the son of Dave and Deb Rosenkrans and younger brother to Katie, Allie and Matthew. Thomas started playing hockey at age 4 with Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey, then transitioned to St. Cloud Youth Hockey at the Peewee level. He also enjoyed playing several summers with the MN Flames and the 06′ Grizzly teams. He joined the Cathedral Hockey team as a sophomore. He also enjoys playing golf and working out. His favorite hockey memory was going to the State Hockey Tournament last year. After high school, he plans to attend college.

Congrats, Thomas!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | #19 Cole Hwang

Cole Hwang is the son of Matt Hwang and Stacia Anderson. he has an older sister Sophie. Cole fist started skating at age three and playing hockey at age five. He played for SCYHA from Junior Mites to Bantams. In his summers, he played for the MN Flames for 4 seasons and the Lakers for 3 seasons. Cole enjoyed several fall seasons playing in the Tier 1 league. In his sophomore year, he transitioned to Cathedral High School Varsity hockey. Cole’s favorite hockey memory is the Section 5A double overtime victory against Little Falls advancing to team to State playoffs! Cole ice a three sport athlete along with soccer and track. In his free time, he loves to fish! After high school, Cole cannot wait to attend college!

Congrats, Cole!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | #17 Landon Swenson

Landon Swenson is the son of Stuart and Andrea Swenson. Landon played Sartell Youth Hockey from Mites to Squirts and transferred to SCYHA and played Peewee through Bantams. He also played with the Flames AAA and Grizzly AAA teams in the summer. Landon joined the Cathedral hockey team his sophomore year. Outside of hockey, Lanson also plays golf and in his free time he enjoys spending time with friends, family and his dogs on Crosslake. His favorite hockey memory was playing at the X during the state tournament. After graduation, Landon plans to attend the University of St. Thomas.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | #14 Philip O’Neal

Philip O’Neal is the son of Amy and Kevin O’Neal and the little brother to Peter, Sophia and Isaiah. He is the big brother to Mirtnesh. Philip started skating for St. Cloud Youth Hockey when he was 4 years old. He played as a Junior Mite thru Bantams. He also spent many summers skating with the 2005 Grizzly’s. Philip has played Cathedral hockey since he was a sophomore. Philip has been a three sport athlete playing soccer and golf along with hockey. Philip’s favorite hockey memory is when his buddy and teammate, Andrew Dwinnell sent the team to the State Hockey Tournament last year. Outside of school, Philip likes to golf, hang out with friends, play Fortnite and watch hockey, especially college hockey. After high school, Philip plans to attend college.

Congrats, Philip!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | #10 Sam Hayward

Sam Hayward is the youngest son of Laurie and Jim Hayward. Sam has two older brothers Kevin & Andrew and an older sister Allison. Sam started skating at the young age of three, where he attended Learn to Skate with Dianna Klatt. After learning to skate, Sam entered the St. Cloud Youth Hockey Program and played the sport he loves from Jr. Mites to Bantams. His summers were spent skating with the 2005 Grizzly team coached by his “favorite coach of all time”, Mike Petroske. Sam truly enjoyed playing Grizzly Hockey, nothing in life is better than playing hockey with your buddies. Sam entered the Cathedral Hockey Team as a sophomore in 2021. In his free time he loves spending time with his friends, family and dogs, Ole & Lena. His favorite hockey memory is beating Little Falls in the 2023 Section Final game. After Graduation, Sam hopes to attend the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities to study business.

Congrats, Sam!!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT | #3 Vince Gebhardt

Vincent Gebhardt, son of Ryan and Michelle Gebhardt, older brother to Ella. Vincent started playing hockey at the age of 4 with Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey through his 1st year of Squirts. He then played for St. Cloud Youth Hockey until he joined the Cathedral Hockey team as a sophomore. His favorite hockey memory is winning the section finals last year to earn a trip to the State Tournament. Vincent also plays golf for Cathedral. In his spare time you will find him hunting, fishing or on the gold course. Vincent plans to attend college to study engineering. Congrats, Vince!