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Minnesota State University, MankatoYear: 1981See School Profile Page
Steve Carroll started his goalie carrier in Edina, MN with his five hockey-playing brothers in his garage and back yard long before becoming a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. Carroll was instrumental in helping Edina-East High School defeat Roseau and hockey legend Neal Broten 2-0 in quarterfinal round of 1977 State High School Tournament played at St. Paul’s Civic Center. Carroll holds eight MSU goaltending records including most career games (115), most wins (82), most career saves (3,570). In 1980 In 2005, Carroll was the first goalie to be inducted into Edina High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Named tournament MVP as Mankato State University. Invited to training camp with NHL’s Minnesota North Stars. Inducted into Mankato State University’s Hall of Fame. Named Mankato State University’s Male Athlete of the Century. First goalie inducted into Edina High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

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