Bemidji State University

During his first year on staff, Junge assisted the Beavers to a 19-20 record with a 14-12 record in CCHA play during the 2021-22 season. Ranked or receiving votes through most of the season, the Beavers toppled fellow ranked or RV teams nine times in regular season play, including a win against then No. 6 University of North Dakota and eight wins versus teams that received votes. The Beavers, who were slated third in the CCHA leading up to playoffs, made their run to the CCHA Championship versus No. 1 Minnesota State University Mankato. The team earned nine CCHA Player of the Week honors and four Player of the Month accolades. Senior Owen Sillinger was also awarded HCA Player of the Month honors and was a nominee for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. Elias Rosen earned All-CCHA First Team honors while Sillinger was named to the second team and Mattias Sholl to the All-CCHA Rookie Team.