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Port Cocquitlan, British Columbia
Fargo - USHL

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Areshenko played in 68 of 70 games as a defenseman for the Fargo Force of the United State Hockey League (USHL) in 2008-09... Patrolled a blue line for a team that ranked second in the league’s Western Division in goals allowed (166). In addition, Areshenko recorded two goals and seven assists, which included a lamplighter and three helpers on the power play. He carried a +7 plus/minus rating on the season.

The Force, 32-23-5 in its first season as a member of the USHL, clinched a playoff berth and after sweeping Omaha. After discarding Lincoln, Fargo was knocked out of the postseason by Indiana... Areshenko posted 0-4=4 points in 10 playoff games... Areshenko contributed an assist on the power-play in Fargo’s 4-2 win over the Lancers April 11.
Highlights of the 2008-09 season in addition to his playoff helper included: Scoring is first goal as a member of the Force Oct. 18 in a 6-1 loss at Sioux City and recording a goal and an assist in a 6-2 victory over Green Bay Feb. 6.

Jake Thomas Areshenko... Born July 15, 1988... Son of Jerry and Christy Areshenko... Is undecided on a major... His grandfather, Dave Gunther, a long-time collegiate basketball coach in this region, served as BSU’s head men’s basketball coach from 1995-2001.