AUSTIN, MINN. – The Austin Bruins are proud to announce that forwards Matsvei and Siamion Marshchanok have signed NCAA Division I commitments to Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to further their academic and playing career.
“It has always been my dream to play Division I hockey,” said Siamion, who leads the Bruins in points, goals and assists this year.
Matsvei echoed his twin saying, “I’ve been working hard to reach the DI college level and am happy to continue my hockey journey at such an amazing school as Augustana.”
The pair have taken the NAHL by storm combining for 88 points through the first half of the season. Siamion leads the Bruins in a number of categories but also is second in points (50), third in assists (33), and tenth in goals (17) among NAHL skaters. Matsvei isn’t that far behind, sitting eighth in points (38), 18th in assists (22) and 12th in goals (16). They are also tied for first in shorthanded goals and assists with three each.
“The experience I have received with the Bruins has helped me so much. I am so grateful that I ended up with such a great team,” remarked Matsvei.
“The coaching staff in Austin has played such an important role in my future,” added Siamion. “They’ve given me the best advice on and off the ice to be better every day.”
“We couldn’t be happier for Siamion and Matsvei,” Bruins head coach Steve Howard said. “We were very excited to bring the twins in this season and they have continued to grow and develop throughout the first half of the season. We are excited for them to get this opportunity to continue to play at Augustana.”
The Augustana Vikings are a NCAA Division I hockey program that played their first season in 2023. The Vikings are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association where they are currently in third place with a 6-4-3 record and 24 points in conference play.
Siamion Marshchanok’s play has been recognized by the North American Hockey League on several occasions this season, including earning Central Division First Star of the Week honors twice while also being named the NAHL Forward of the Month for September.
Matsvei’s consistency has been his strong suit, having never gone back to back games without a point this season. Some of his impressive feats include three game winning goals on the year, eleven multi-point performances, including four games with three or more points, and a team and league leading nine power play goals.
The Marshchanoks join Bruins net minder Jack Solomon as the second and third currently rostered Bruins to make commitments this season.
