Marshall finished 7-19 last season and fell 10-0 to Mankato East in the Section 3A Playoffs Quarterfinal. The program graduates a significant senior class, including the team’s primary goaltender, but Marshall’s clear top scorer from last season returns as a senior, and a backup goaltender who posted a strong save percentage in limited action gives the program a real building block in net.
Players Lost to Graduation
Marshall graduates 10 seniors, and the losses include the team’s No. 2 scorer and starting goaltender.
Carson Kopitski (F) was the team’s second-leading scorer, posting 9 goals and 13 assists for 22 points in 26 games.
Nate Drown (D) adds 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points, with 3 power-play goals, a power-play assist and 3 game-winners — the top offensive defenseman among the departing class.
Koda Peterson (F) contributes 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points with a power-play assist, while Riley Pfannschmidt (F) posted 3 goals and an assist for 4 points.
Henry Horvath (F) and Xander Oey (D) each finished with 3-point seasons. Selby Anderson (F), Keegan Fossum (F) and Gabe Widboom (D) round out the departing class with a point apiece.
In net, McCoy Guenther (G) graduates after carrying the heaviest workload, posting a 5-17 record with a 5.46 GAA, a .843 save percentage and a shutout in 26 appearances.
Returning Players for 2026-27
Marshall’s clear top scorer from last season returns, and a backup goaltender’s strong efficiency numbers offer real hope in net.
Top Returning Scorers
Jacob Allen (F), a senior next season, returns as Marshall’s leading returning scorer and was the team’s actual leading scorer overall last season, posting 19 goals and 12 assists for 31 points in 25 games, with a power-play goal, 2 power-play assists, 2 short-handed goals and 2 game-winners.
Easton Jiskoot (F), a senior next season, adds 3 goals and 10 assists for 13 points, with 2 power-play goals and a power-play assist.
Brenden Price (F), a junior next season, also posted 13 points (2 goals, 11 assists), with 2 power-play assists.
Easton Greenwood (F), a senior next season, contributes 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points with a power-play goal and a game-winner.
Morgan Rokeh (F), a sophomore next season, returns after a 7-point season (6 goals, 1 assist) as a true freshman, with a power-play goal and a game-winner.
Among other returning skaters, Dylan Steilen (D), a senior next season, posted 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points with 2 power-play assists, and Tate Mellenthin (D), also a senior next season, added 4 assists with a power-play assist.
Returning Defense Core
With Nate Drown and Xander Oey both graduating, the blue line shifts to Dylan Steilen and Tate Mellenthin, who combined for 9 points last season. Both return with real varsity experience, but the defense will need meaningful growth to help offset last season’s struggles.
Goaltending Situation
With McCoy Guenther graduating, Kirby Meulebroeck (G), a senior next season, gives Marshall real reason for optimism in net. Meulebroeck posted a 2-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 11 appearances last season — markedly better efficiency than Guenther’s numbers, even in a smaller sample. Colby Allen (D), also a senior next season, appeared briefly as well. If Meulebroeck’s strong underlying numbers carry over to a larger workload, goaltending could be a genuine strength for Marshall in 2026-27.
Players to Watch
Jacob Allen is the clear headliner, returning as a senior after leading the team in scoring. Easton Jiskoot and Brenden Price give Marshall a pair of proven secondary scorers tied at 13 points each. Kirby Meulebroeck’s strong save percentage in a backup role makes him a player to watch closely as he potentially steps into a larger role in net.
Key Players to Replace
Marshall’s offseason priorities center on:
- Carson Kopitski’s 22-point season
- Nate Drown’s power-play scoring and physical play from the blue line
- McCoy Guenther’s full-season workload in net
2026-27 Outlook
Marshall’s 7-19 record last season reflects a program still building, but the return of leading scorer Jacob Allen as a senior, paired with Easton Jiskoot and Brenden Price’s even production, gives the offense a real foundation. The more intriguing storyline may be in net, where Kirby Meulebroeck’s strong save percentage in limited minutes last season suggests a potential turnaround if he takes on a larger role. Section 3A has historically been one of the more accessible sections in Class A, and a more settled situation in net could help Marshall close the gap on the teams ahead of it.
Statistics reflect the 2025-26 regular season and Section 3A playoffs as provided.
