University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and UND Letterwinners Association President Michael Mathison announced Monday the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The group will be honored on Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Alerus Center.
Cary Eades (1978-82, men’s hockey), Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson (2010-13, women’s hockey), Monique-Lamoureux-Morando (2010-13, women’s hockey), Dale Lennon (1999-07, football), Jim Martinson (1984-86, wrestling), Stephanie (Pfeiffer) Dehann (2000, 02-04, soccer) and Al Thompson (1984-86, men’s golf) will be inducted as individuals, while the 2003 football team will be enshrined in the team category. Additionally, current Fargo Davies High School Track and Field Coach Rory Beil will receive the Tom Clifford Award, and major benefactors Keith and Jo Streyle will be recognized with the Honorary Letterwinner Award.
The 48th annual Athletics Hall of Fame event will take place with a dinner and induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 12. The Class of 2023 will also be recognized that coming Saturday during UND’s football contest against in-state rival North Dakota State at the Alerus Center.
“We are pleased to announce another stellar class that will add to the rich history and tradition of UND athletics,” said Chaves. “Our Letterwinners Board does an amazing job of seeking, vetting and voting in classes on an annual basis and this year class no doubt adds to that legacy — we look forward to the induction this fall.”
This year’s seven inductees bring the total number of individuals in UND’s Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame to 279, with a team total at 46.
UND Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Cary Eades, Men’s Hockey
1978-82
Eades was a mainstay in the North Dakota lineup during one of the best runs for the program, helping the Fighting Sioux capture three WCHA titles, reach three Frozen Fours and win two national championships in 1980 and 1982.
Over his career, Eades appeared in 144 games for UND, scoring 85 goals and potting 79 assists for 164 points. The Burnaby, British Columbia, native often combined his skill with his physical presence, collecting nearly 250 penalty minutes in his career.
Following his playing days, Eades became an assistant coach at North Dakota from 2004-12 where he won another three WCHA titles and is currently the President of Hockey Operations/General Manger of the Fargo Force.
Jocelyn Lamoureux-Davidson, Women’s Hockey
2010-13
Lamoureux-Davidson played three seasons at North Dakota from 2010-13, helping usher in an era of unprecedented success for the program alongside her twin sister.
The Grand Forks, N.D., native set the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s all-time scoring record by tallying 285 points over her four years of collegiate hockey to sit third in college hockey history. Among her many accolades, she was recognized as a top-3 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award in 2012 and was also a top-10 finalist in 2013. North Dakota reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history in 2012 before appearing again the next season. UND reached the WCHA Final Faceoff in all three years, including a title game appearance in 2013.
On the international stage, Lamoureux-Davidson won three straight medals at the Winter Olympics, including a gold in 2018 when she scored the game-winning goal in the shootout victory over Canada. She also was a six-time gold winner at the IIHF Women’s World Championships.
Monique Lamoureux-Morando, Women’s Hockey
2010-13
Much like her twin sister, Lamoureux-Morando dominated the game of collegiate hockey, spending time at both forward and defense.
She finished her four-year collegiate career with 265 points (113 goals, 152 assists) in 149 games, tied for fifth all-time in NCAA history. Among her numerous accolades, Lamoureux-Morando was a three-time All-American (2009, 2012, 2013), and is the only player in NCAA history to earn All-America honors at two different positions in a career, including twice on defense and once as a forward. She was also a two-time top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award (2009, 2012).
Lamoureux-Morando was also clutch in the infamous gold medal game at the 2018 Winter Olympics, potting the tying goal in the third period before her sister polished off the victory to give the United States its first gold in women’s ice hockey since 1998. She, alongside her sister, also won six golds at the IIHF World Championships, including three straight, and one silver while finishing her Olympic career with three medals.
Dale Lennon, Football
1999-07
Lennon was one of the most successful coaches in the over 125-year history of North Dakota football, serving as the head coach for the program for eight seasons.
In those eight years, Lennon guided the Fighting Sioux to seven winning seasons, five North Central Conference tiles, seven NCAA postseason berths, two national championship games and the program’s first national title in 2001. His 90 wins are tied for the most in program history while his .789 winning percentage is the best in UND history.
He coached nearly 80 first team all-conference selections, over 40 All-Americans, 12 Academic All-Americans, 14 of the program’s 18 NCAA postseason victories and sent 14 players to the professional ranks.
Lennon himself spent his playing days at North Dakota in the early 1980s, serving as the team captain in 1983.
Jim Martinson, Wrestling
1984-86
Martinson was one of the most decorated wrestlers in program history, leaving a special mark following his two seasons at UND.
After a two-time All-American run at Bismarck Junior College, Martinson joined North Dakota and immediately brought his success with him by recording the highest place finish in program history after getting second at the 1985 NCAA Division II Nationals.
Martinson followed up his strong rookie campaign with an individual NCC title and a sixth-place finish at nationals in 1986 to earn back-to-back All-American honors, as the 1985-86 team finished as the best in school history with a 12-3 dual meet record while Martinson finished with a 58-16 career record at UND.
Stephanie (Pfeiffer) Dehann, Soccer
2000, 02-04
No name stands more alone than Pfeiffer’s when looking at the North Dakota soccer record book, as she holds nearly every mark in history.
Pfeiffer is UND’s career-record holder in points (160), goals (72) and game-winning goals (25) while also sitting second all-time with 16 assists. She also holds the top-three spots for the most points, goals and game-winning goals in a single season in program history.
She helped UND achieve its best season in history in 2003, finishing with a 14-3-2 overall record, capturing the program’s only NCC title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the first time. That year, Pfeiffer had two four-goal games, scored the fastest goal to start a game in school history and earned NSCAA All-America honors.
Pfeiffer is the only player in program history to earn three straight all-conference and all-region selections.
Al Thompson, Men’s Golf
1984-86
Thompson was one of the top golfers to ever wear the green and white, earning multiple national accolades over his career.
He became only the third golfer in UND history to earn All-America honors, doing so in 1985 when he placed 14th in the NCAA Division II Championships. Thompson followed it up with an at-large selection to the same event in 1986, where he placed 26th after placing third in the DII District V Tournament.
As a team, the Sioux finished second in back-to-back NCC Championships in 1984 and 1985. Thompson was inducted into the North Dakota Golf Association Hall of Fame in 2007.
2003 Football Team
Lennon’s 2003 football team was one of the best squads in program history, capturing another NCC crown and reaching the NCAA Division II National Championship Game.
The Fighting Sioux went 9-1 during the regular season, including a perfect 7-0 record in conference play to win the team’s third league title in the last five seasons. Known for their play in the clutch, the 2003 Sioux won four of those games by one score, including an infamous 28-21 overtime triumph over North Dakota State in Grand Forks, to earn a postseason berth.
In the playoffs, UND rattled off three straight home wins over Pittsburg State, Winona State and previously unbeaten North Alabama to advance to title game for the second time in program history.
UND had seven players earn All-NCC First Team honors and four were selected to All-America teams.
Honorary Letterwinner Award
The Letterwinners Association Honorary Award is given upon official action by the club’s Executive Committee to persons who, in the opinion of the committee, have contributed significantly to the furtherance of UND Athletics.
Keith and Jo Strelye
Keith and Jo Streyle are longtime avid supporters of all things UND Athletics, and the impact they have made can be felt across all areas of the department.
Since 2007, they have established a named hockey endowment, continuously supported impact scholarships for football and men’s and women’s basketball, have generously enhanced the Athletic Academic Advisement Center and provided continuous support of many priority needs funds help ensure that all North Dakota teams can continue to compete at the highest level.
Keith and Jo are also proud Champions Club members as well as loyal supporters of the Champions Golf Tour and Champions Ball. Keith and Jo have raised their four children as UND fans as well. They are often seen with them alongside their 15 grandchildren happily cheering on the green and white at as many athletic events as possible.
Thomas J. Clifford Award
The Clifford Award, established to honor former UND President Thomas J. Clifford, recognizes the UND alumni who serve as athletics coaches at the high school or collegiate level and have been notably successful in their sport.
Rory Beil
Beil’s name has become synonymous with success at the prep level for track and field in the state of North Dakota, serving as a coach for nearly 30 years.
The former UND sprinter and hurdler, who still holds four spots in the program’s all-time top-10 list, has served as the head coach for Fargo Davies High School for the last 10 years and has helped his teams win eight state titles, including four consecutive championship teams from 2016-19. He has won state coach of the year four times.
During his time at North Dakota, Beil won two NCC Indoor titles and was named to the All-American Outdoor First Team in the 110-meter hurdles after finishing seventh at the NCAA Division II Championships.
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