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- Height:
- 5-11
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- Weight:
- 170
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- Year:
- Jr
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- Hometown:
- Howell, Mich.
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- Position:
- G
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- Team:
- Cedar Rapids (USHL)
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- gp
- 37
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- gs
- 37
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- min
- 2194:52
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- ga
- 70
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- gaa
- 1.91
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- sv
- 779
Bio
Sophomore Season (2020-21): Named a finalist for the Mike Richter Award … Was a candidate for the Hobey Baker Award … Named to the WCHA All-Academic Team … Received the team’s Elov Seger Memorial Most Improved Player Award … Named the HCA National Goaltender of the Month for December … Named the WCHA Goaltender of the Month for December and February … Earned three WCHA Goaltender of the Week honors … Started 22 games in his second season and broke the school records for the best save percentage and goals-against average for a season … Ranked second in the nation with a .934 save percentage to lead the WCHA and was fifth nationally with a 1.81 goals-against average … Also ranked eighth nationally with three shutouts … Had eight 30-save games with a career-high 43 stops in a 3-1 win over Minnesota State for his first collegiate win … Earned first shutout with 31 saves at Bemidji State (Dec. 13) … Also shutout Alabama Huntsville (Jan. 2) and Ferris State (Feb. 12).
Freshman Season (2019-20): Appeared in six games in first season with two starts … Held an .868 save percentage and 3.24 goals-against average … Stopped 18 shots in first collegiate start against Minnesota State (Nov. 9) … Had 17 saves in second start at Bemidji State (Jan. 17) … Stopped 16 shots in relief in the Winter Carnival opener against Lake Superior State (Feb. 7).
Prior to Michigan Tech: Played the two seasons with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in the USHL, earning All-USHL Second Team honors after the 2018-19 season … Was second in the USHL with 30 regular-season victories, ranking third in goals-against average (2.30) and fourth in save percentage (.912) … Had a career USHL record of 46-30-3 … Played for Team USA at the 2018 World Junior A Challenge in December, appearing in three games and winning a Gold Medal … Compiled a .903 save percentage and 3.03 goals-against average during his first season with the RoughRiders … Also played for Compuware U16 and Little Caesars U16 … The Compuware U16 team won the USA Hockey National Title in 2016-17.
Personal: Catches left … Son of Kurt and Michele Pietila …Born Blake Douglas Pietila on January 27, 2000, in Howell, Michigan … Has a twin brother Logan and younger brothers Grant and Chase and younger sister Sophia … Enjoys golfing … Majoring in biomedical engineering with a 3.29 GPA.
Player Profile
| Overall | Conf | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 26 | ||
| Games started | 37 | 26 | ||
| Minutes | 2194:52 | 1503:46 | ||
| Goals against | 70 | 50 | ||
| Goals-against average | 1.91 | 1.99 | ||
| Saves | 779 | 514 | ||
| Save pct | .918 | .911 | ||
| Wins | 21 | 16 | ||
| Losses | 13 | 8 | ||
| Ties | 2 | 1 | ||
| Win pct | .611 | .660 | ||
| Date | Opponent | Score | gs | min | ga | gaa | sv | sv% | w | l | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | Northern Michigan | T, 4-4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oct 8 | at Wisconsin | W, 5-2 | 1 | 60:00 | 2 | 2.00 | 38 | .950 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9 | at Wisconsin | W, 5-1 | 1 | 59:58 | 1 | 1.00 | 21 | .955 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 15 | Notre Dame | L, 2-1 | 1 | 64:15 | 2 | 1.87 | 28 | .933 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 16 | USNTDP U-18 | L, 2-1 | 1 | 59:15 | 2 | 2.03 | 14 | .875 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 29 | at Clarkson | W, 3-0 | 1 | 60:00 | 0 | 0.00 | 22 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30 | at Clarkson | L, 2-1 | 1 | 57:22 | 2 | 2.09 | 11 | .846 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 5 | Lake Superior State | L, 3-2 | 1 | 60:32 | 3 | 2.97 | 18 | .857 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 6 | Lake Superior State | W, 2-0 | 1 | 60:00 | 0 | 0.00 | 20 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12 | Northern Michigan | L, 3-2 | 1 | 59:36 | 3 | 3.02 | 16 | .842 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 13 | at Northern Michigan | W, 5-2 | 1 | 60:00 | 2 | 2.00 | 27 | .931 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 19 | at Bemidji State | W, 4-3 | 1 | 60:00 | 3 | 3.00 | 22 | .880 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20 | at Bemidji State | L, 4-3 | 1 | 59:00 | 4 | 4.07 | 26 | .867 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 26 | Ferris State | W, 6-4 | 1 | 60:00 | 4 | 4.00 | 18 | .818 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 27 | Ferris State | W, 6-1 | 1 | 56:14 | 1 | 1.07 | 17 | .944 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3 | at Minnesota State | L, 2-1 | 1 | 60:31 | 2 | 1.98 | 28 | .933 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 4 | at Minnesota State | L, 3-1 | 1 | 58:37 | 2 | 2.05 | 16 | .889 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 10 | St. Thomas | W, 6-1 | 1 | 59:39 | 1 | 1.01 | 11 | .917 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11 | St. Thomas | W, 4-3 | 1 | 61:17 | 3 | 2.94 | 16 | .842 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29 | at Michigan | T, 0-0 | 1 | 65:00 | 0 | 0.00 | 30 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 30 | at Michigan State | L, 3-2 | 1 | 61:17 | 3 | 2.94 | 27 | .900 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 14 | at Lake Superior State | W, 3-0 | 1 | 59:57 | 0 | 0.00 | 21 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 15 | at Lake Superior State | W, 3-0 | 1 | 59:26 | 0 | 0.00 | 11 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 28 | Bemidji State | W, 5-2 | 1 | 60:00 | 2 | 2.00 | 32 | .941 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 29 | Bemidji State | W, 5-2 | 1 | 59:48 | 2 | 2.01 | 16 | .889 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 1 | Northern Michigan | W, 5-1 | 1 | 60:00 | 1 | 1.00 | 22 | .957 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4 | at St. Thomas | T, 3-3 | 1 | 65:00 | 3 | 2.77 | 11 | .786 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 5 | at St. Thomas | W, 2-0 | 1 | 60:00 | 0 | 0.00 | 13 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 8 | at Northern Michigan | W, 8-1 | 1 | 48:04 | 1 | 1.25 | 18 | .947 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11 | Bowling Green | W, 4-0 | 1 | 60:00 | 0 | 0.00 | 25 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12 | Bowling Green | L, 4-2 | 1 | 60:00 | 4 | 4.00 | 26 | .867 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 18 | at Ferris State | W, 3-2 | 1 | 61:24 | 2 | 1.95 | 26 | .929 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19 | at Ferris State | T, 5-5 | 1 | 15:45 | 3 | 11.43 | 10 | .769 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | Minnesota State | L, 2-1 | 1 | 60:57 | 2 | 1.97 | 29 | .935 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | Minnesota State | L, 2-1 | 1 | 57:59 | 2 | 2.07 | 19 | .905 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 4 | Ferris State | W, 3-2 | 1 | 62:06 | 2 | 1.93 | 15 | .882 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5 | Ferris State | W, 3-2 | 1 | 86:34 | 2 | 1.39 | 32 | .941 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12 | Bemidji State | L, 5-2 | 1 | 58:39 | 4 | 4.09 | 19 | .826 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | vs. Minnesota Duluth | L, 3-0 | 1 | 55:55 | 2 | 2.15 | 22 | .917 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| gp | gs | min | ga | gaa | sv | sv% | w | l | t | win % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6 | 2 | 184:54 | 10 | 3.24 | 66 | .868 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 18 | 1393:58 | 42 | 1.81 | 596 | .934 | 14 | 9 | 0 | .609 |
| 2021-22 | 37 | 37 | 2194:52 | 70 | 1.91 | 779 | .918 | 21 | 13 | 2 | .611 |
| 2022-23 | 37 | 37 | 2173:57 | 78 | 2.15 | 951 | .924 | 23 | 11 | 3 | .662 |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 37 | 2215:45 | 88 | 2.38 | 973 | .917 | 18 | 13 | 6 | .568 |
| Total | 142 | 131 | 8163:26 | 288 | 2.12 | 3365 | .921 | 76 | 49 | 11 | .599 |
| gp | gs | min | ga | gaa | sv | sv% | w | l | t | win % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Total | 37 | 37 | 2194:52 | 70 | 1.91 | 779 | .918 | 21 | 13 | 2 | .611 |
| Conference | 26 | 26 | 1503:46 | 50 | 1.99 | 514 | .911 | 16 | 8 | 1 | .660 | |
| Exhibition | 1 | 1 | 59:15 | 2 | 2.03 | 14 | .875 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | |
| Location | Home | 18 | 18 | 1107:36 | 38 | 2.06 | 379 | .909 | 11 | 7 | 0 | .611 |
| Away | 18 | 18 | 1031:21 | 30 | 1.75 | 378 | .926 | 10 | 5 | 2 | .647 | |
| Neutral | 1 | 1 | 55:55 | 2 | 2.15 | 22 | .917 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | |
| Result | Wins | 21 | 21 | 1274:27 | 29 | 1.37 | 443 | .939 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Losses | 13 | 13 | 774:40 | 35 | 2.71 | 285 | .891 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .000 | |
| Ties | 3 | 3 | 145:45 | 6 | 2.47 | 51 | .895 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | |
| Month | October | 5 | 5 | 301:35 | 7 | 1.39 | 120 | .945 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 |
| November | 8 | 8 | 475:22 | 20 | 2.52 | 164 | .891 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .625 | |
| December | 6 | 6 | 366:21 | 11 | 1.80 | 128 | .921 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .417 | |
| January | 4 | 4 | 239:11 | 4 | 1.00 | 80 | .952 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| February | 10 | 10 | 549:09 | 18 | 1.97 | 199 | .917 | 5 | 3 | 1 | .611 | |
| March | 4 | 4 | 263:14 | 10 | 2.28 | 88 | .898 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 |
News Mentions
Huskies honored by CCHA for academics
Seven Michigan Tech Huskies were named to the 2021-22 CCHA Scholar-Athlete Team while 23 were named to the 2021-22 CCHA All-Academic Team.
June 22, 2022
Hockey announces 2021-22 team awards
Michigan Tech hockey coach Joe Shawhan honored eight different Huskies with the program's annual team awards.
May 3, 2022
Huskies ranked No. 14 in final polls
The Michigan Tech hockey team is ranked No. 14 in the final polls.
April 11, 2022
Tech's season ends with loss to UMD in NCAA Tournament
The Michigan Tech hockey season came to an end in the NCAA West Region Semifinal as the No. 14-ranked Huskies fell 3-0 to No. 6 Minnesota Duluth.
March 24, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies open NCAA Thursday against UMD
Michigan Tech opens the NCAA Tournament against Minnesota Duluth on Thursday in Loveland, Colorado.
March 22, 2022
Four Huskies named All-CCHA, Halonen on First Team
Brian Halonen, Trenton Bliss, Blake Pietila, and Colin Swoyer have been named All-CCHA.
March 15, 2022
Huskies fall to Beavers in CCHA Semifinal
No. 13 Michigan Tech fell 5-2 to Bemidji State in the CCHA Mason Cup Semifinals Saturday.
March 12, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies host Bemidji State in CCHA Semifinals
No. 13 Michigan Tech hosts Bemidji State Saturday in the CCHA Mason Cup Semifinals.
March 10, 2022
Pietila named CCHA Goaltender of the Week
Michigan Tech junior Blake Pietila has been named the CCHA Goaltender of the Week.
March 8, 2022
Huskies swept Ferris State after Saretsky scored in double OT
Parker Saretsky scored 6:34 into double overtime to send No. 15 Michigan Tech to the CCHA Mason Cup Semifinals
March 5, 2022
Pietila scores in OT for Game 1 win
Logan Pietila scored a power-play goal 2:28 into overtime to give No. 15 Michigan Tech a 3-2 win over Ferris State
March 4, 2022
PREVIEW: Tech hosts Ferris State to begin CCHA Playoffs
No. 15 Michigan Tech hosts Ferris State for a best-of-three CCHA Quarterfinal series.
March 2, 2022
Huskies fall 2-1 on Senior Night to No. 1 MSU
No. 14 Michigan Tech wrapped up the regular season with a 2-1 loss to No. 1 Minnesota State Saturday.
February 26, 2022
Huskies fall in OT to No. 1 Minnesota State
No. 14 Michigan Tech fell 2-1 in overtime to No. 1 Minnesota State Friday.
February 25, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies wrap up regular season against Mavericks
No. 14 Michigan Tech hosts No. 1 Minnesota State to wrap up the regular season.
February 24, 2022
Pietila named Mike Richter Award Semifinalist
Michigan Tech goaltender Blake Pietila has been named a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award.
February 22, 2022
Huskies and Bulldogs tie, Tech wins shootout
No. 14 Michigan Tech skated to a 5-5 tie at Ferris State Saturday.
February 19, 2022
Huskies win in OT Friday at Ferris State
Michael Karow scored 84 seconds into overtime to lift No. 14 Michigan Tech to a 3-2 win at Ferris State.
February 18, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies wrap up road schedule at Ferris State
No. 14 Michigan Tech travels to Ferris State for the final road games of the regular season.
February 17, 2022
Pietila named CCHA Goaltender of the Week
Michigan Tech junior Blake Pietila has been named the CCHA Goaltender of the Week.
February 14, 2022
BGSU earns weekend split, Huskies win the MacInnes Trophy
No. 14 Michigan Tech suffered its first loss of 2022 as Bowling Green won 4-2 Saturday.
February 12, 2022
Pietila breaks shutout record, Halonen and Bliss hit century mark
It was a night to remember at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena as No. 14 Michigan Tech shutout Bowling Green.
February 11, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies welcome BGSU for Winter Carnival
No. 14 Michigan Tech hosts Bowling Green this weekend for the annual Winter Carnival series.
February 10, 2022
Huskies sweep NMU in dominating fashion
No. 14 Michigan Tech remains unbeaten in 2022 after an 8-1 victory at Northern Michigan Tuesday.
February 8, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies travel to NMU Tuesday to wrap up CCHA series
No. 14 Michigan Tech travels to Northern Michigan Tuesday.
February 7, 2022
Huskies shutout Tommies Saturday
No. 15 Michigan Tech shutout St. Thomas 2-0 Saturday to take 5-of-6 CCHA points on the weekend.
February 5, 2022
Huskies hang on for shootout win
No. 15 Michigan Tech settled for a 4-3 shootout win at St. Thomas on Friday night.
February 4, 2022
PREVIEW: Tech travels to St. Thomas for first time since 1929
No. 15 Michigan Tech takes its five-game, and six-game CCHA, winning streak on the road to St. Thomas.
February 3, 2022
Pietila named CCHA Goaltender of the Month
Michigan Tech's Blake Pietila has been named the CCHA Goaltender of January.
February 2, 2022
No. 15 Tech defeats NMU for fifth straight win
No. 15 Michigan Tech earned its fifth straight win Tuesday, overwhelming Northern Michigan 5-1.
February 1, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies host Wildcats Tuesday
No. 15 Michigan Tech hosts Northern Michigan Tuesday at 6:07 p.m. at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena.
January 31, 2022
Big third period lifts Huskies to sweep of Bemidji State
No. 18 Michigan Tech earned its third straight CCHA sweep after defeating Bemidji State 5-2 Saturday.
January 29, 2022
Tech takes down Bemidji State 5-2 Friday
No. 18 Michigan Tech won its third straight game to begin 2022 with a 5-2 victory over Bemidji State Friday
January 28, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies host Beavers for CCHA series
No. 18 Michigan Tech hosts Bemidji State this weekend for a CCHA series.
January 26, 2022
Pietila named to Mike Richter Award watch list
Michigan Tech junior goaltender Blake Pietila has been named to the Watch List for the Mike Richter Award.
January 20, 2022
PREVIEW: No. 17 Tech meets No. 19 NMU
No. 17 Michigan Tech plays No. 19 Northern Michigan this weekend for a CCHA series.
January 19, 2022
Huskies ranked No. 17 this week
The Michigan Tech hockey team is ranked No. 17 in this week's DCU/USCHO.com Top 20 poll.
January 17, 2022
Pietila named CCHA Goaltender of the Week
Michigan Tech's Blake Pietila has been named the CCHA Goaltender of the Week.
January 17, 2022
Huskies sweep Lakers with another 3-0 win
No. 19 Michigan Tech earned a CCHA sweep of Lake Superior State after a 3-0 shutout Saturday
January 15, 2022
Huskies shutout Lakers Friday in the Soo
No. 19 Michigan Tech blanked Lake Superior State 3-0 Friday at the Taffy Abel Arena.
January 14, 2022
PREVIEW: Huskies open 2022 at LSSU for CCHA series
No. 19 Michigan Tech travels to Lake Superior State for a CCHA series.
January 13, 2022
Bliss, Halonen and Pietila candidates for Hobey Baker Award
Trenton Bliss, Brian Halonen, and Blake Pietila are candidates for the 2022 Hobey Baker Award.
January 12, 2022
Huskies ranked No. 19 this week
The Michigan Tech hockey team is ranked No. 19 in this week's DCU/USCHO.com Top 20 poll.
January 10, 2022
Huskies ranked No. 20 this week
The Michigan Tech hockey team is ranked No. 20 in this week's USCHO.com Top 20 poll.
January 3, 2022
Huskies fall in OT at Michigan State in GLI Showcase
No. 18 Michigan Tech fell 3-2 in overtime at Michigan State Thursday.
December 30, 2021
Huskies and Wolverines tie Wednesday in Ann Arbor
No. 18 Michigan Tech and No. 3 Michigan skated to a scoreless tie Wednesday.
December 29, 2021
PREVIEW: Huskies travel for GLI at Michigan and Michigan State
Michigan Tech travels to Michigan and Michigan State for the GLI Showcase.
December 27, 2021
Huskies win in OT Saturday to sweep Tommies
Michigan Tech earned a CCHA sweep of St. Thomas Saturday, winning 4-3 in overtime.
December 11, 2021
Huskies scores 6 in win over the Tommies
Michigan Tech won 6-1 over St. Thomas Friday at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena.
December 10, 2021
PREVIEW: Huskies host newest NCAA Division I team
Michigan Tech hosts the newest NCAA Division I program St. Thomas this weekend for a CCHA series.
December 9, 2021
Huskies suffer 3-1 setback at No. 2 MSU Saturday
Michigan Tech fell 3-1 at No. 2 Minnesota State Saturday at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
December 4, 2021
PREVIEW: Huskies travel to No. 2 Minnesota State
Michigan Tech hits the road this weekend for a CCHA series at No. 2 Minnesota State.
December 2, 2021
Huskies win 6-1 Saturday for weekend sweep
Michigan Tech earned its first CCHA sweep of the season after overwhelming Ferris State 6-1 Saturday.
November 27, 2021
Huskies come back for 6-4 win over Ferris Friday
The Michigan Tech hockey team had a come from behind 6-4 victory over Ferris State Friday.
November 26, 2021
PREVIEW: Huskies host Bulldogs for CCHA series
Michigan Tech hosts Ferris State this weekend for a CCHA series at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena.
November 24, 2021
Huskies split at No. 20 Bemidji State
Michigan Tech had a CCHA split at No. 20 Bemidji State after the Beavers won 4-3 Saturday.
November 20, 2021
Tech wins after three points by Ashbrook
Michigan Tech earned its second straight CCHA road win with a 4-3 victory at No. 20 Bemidji State Friday.
November 19, 2021
PREVIEW: Huskies head to Bemidji for first CCHA road series
Michigan Tech travels to No. 20 Bemidji State this weekend for its first CCHA road series of the season.
November 18, 2021