Steve Ulseth

Steve Ulseth (born February 22, 1959) is an American former professional ice hockey player.

Steve Ulseth
Born	(1959-02-22) February 22, 1959 (age 66) Roseville, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position	Left wing
Played for	Springfield Indians (AHL) Tulsa Oilers (CHL) Peoria Prancers (IHL)
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1981–1983

Early life

From 1977 to 1981, Ulseth played college hockey with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, scoring 84 goals and 118 assists for 202 points, while earning 48 penalty minutes, in 148 games played. In his senior year, he was recognized for his outstanding play when he was named the WCHA Most Valuable Player^[1] and was selected as a finalist for the 1981 Hobey Baker Award.^[2]

Career

Ulseth went on to play the 1981–82 season with the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League, and then played the 1982–83 season with the Tulsa Oilers and Peoria Prancers before retiring from professional hockey.

Ulseth is now employed as a sales representative for Miken hockey sticks.^[3]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1977–78	University of Minnesota	NCAA		31	8	15	23	6		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	University of Minnesota	NCAA		37	8	18	26	12		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	University of Minnesota	NCAA		35	27	33	60	12		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	University of Minnesota	NCAA		45	41	52	93	18		—	—	—	—	—
1981–82	Springfield Indians	AHL		43	6	14	20	0		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Tulsa Oilers	CHL		4	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Peoria Prancers	IHL		6	3	3	6	0		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				43	6	14	20	0		—	—	—	—	—
CHL totals				4	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
IHL totals				6	3	3	6	0		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Honors	Year
All-WCHA First Team	1980–81	[4]
WCHA Most Valuable Player	1980–81	[1]