Will Freihofer, Attack, Midfield, Defense (2009)
Colin Connery, Goalie (2009)
Wes Armstrong, Midfield (2009)
Kent Davis, Midfield (2012)
Hank Vieten, Goalie (2014)
Will Freihofer, Hanover, NH, was a true do it all team first lacrosse player. A four year starter at three different positions. His Freshman year he had 31 goals and 8 assists as an attackman, his sophomore campaign he moved to midfield where the team needed depth and scored 10 goals and 2 assists. His junior season he moved to defense where he still managed to score a goal and pick up all conference honors. His senior season he moved back up to midfield where he tallied 15 goals and 3 assists. A career 51 games played, 57 goals and 13 assists, member of the 2007 national championship team, served as treasurer and president of the team, spent several seasons after graduation as an assistant coach, volunteered as team photographer/videographer and proud member of the alumni team.
Colin Connery, Troy, MI, came to Montana by way of NCAA D1 Bellarmine. He immediately asserted himself as the top goalie of the Griz and the team benefited. As a starter as a freshman, Colin helped lead the team to a semi final appearance in the MCLA National Championships. The following season Colin anchored the Griz defense and was instrumental in winning the 2007 MCLA National Championship. Arguably the best player on a very talend roster, Colin was first team All-America goalie with a career save percentage of 58% of 37 games played in 4 seasons.
Wes Armstrong, Bloomfield Hills, MI, was the glue that kept Griz Lacrosse together. Always willing to do what was needed, regardless of the glory, positive and energetic. Wes was a tremendous midfielder who would play lockdown defense against the other teams best, exceptional transition player who never made a mistake or coughed up a turnover. 39 career games played over 3 seasons. Another member of the 2007 national championship team, Wes didn't let Griz Lacrosse down after playing. In his first couple of seasons after graduation Wes stayed on and joined the coaching staff, bringing that positive energy and resilience to new members of the program. Always one to help out Wes has been a supporter on the ground at every home game since playing, whether it's running the clock, the scorers table or whatever else needs to get done. You will still find Wes deeply involved in the program, at every game, alumni event and hosting our largest fundraiser of the year as our auctioneer extraordinaire.
Kent Davis, Denver, CO, was a player that could put a team on his back. Kent's time at Montana coincided with some difficult seasons for the Griz, but they would have been a lot more difficult if it were not for Kent's play and leadership. Kent would never back down from an opponent and expected the same from his teammates, always willing to fight to the bitter end no matter the score or the physical toll. Kent gave Griz Lacrosse everything he had, every day at practice and games. He finished his four year career playing 42 games, had 52 goals, 18 assists and 39 ground balls as well as multiple All-Conference awards. Post graduation Kent has remained involved with the team as a donor ensuring the continued success of the program and its athletes.
Hank Vieten, Hanover, NH, their is much debate between the generations of Griz as to who is the best goalie in team history, Hank or Colin, biases tend to side with whomever they saw play, but there is no doubt that Hank Vieten epitomizes what it means to be a member of Griz Lacrosse. A fantastic player in his own right, Hank was out there to compete and win, and when his team needed a spark, Hank would be the one to ignite it, with an incredible save, hit or even scoring multiple goals throughout his career. A 57% career save percentage over 47 games played also tallied 4 goals (one that made ESPN) and 1 assist. After graduation Hank was another player who stayed very involved with the program, initially helping coach a local high school team and developing some excellent future Griz players, Hank also volunteered his time to coach the next generation of Griz goalies. To this day Hank helps coach the Griz goalies, jumps in between the cages when the team needs him at practice, plays in every alumni game and attends all Griz Lacrosse events and even loves to contribute to the Griz auctions.