(Friday, April 17; Sioux Center, Iowa) Riley Burnett, a graduate of Shattuck St. Mary's (Minnesota), has announced his intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender hockey team.

THE BURNETT FILE
Previous School: Shattuck St. Mary's (Minnesota)
Hometown: Fairibault, Minnesota
Intended Field of Study: Accounting
Parents:  Maury & CC Burnett
Height: 5-11
Position: Goalie
Highlights:  .909 save percentage in 21 games played with the Maine Nordiques.

Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt because of the culture. It's the kind of environment that's going to push me to grow on and off the ice and it's the perfect place for me to take the next step in my future."

Coach Tyler Morgan Says: "Riley is another fantastic addition to our program. He will strengthen our already strong goalie tandem and gives an edge over any competition we will face. Riley is a great competitor and brings a tremendous track record having won himself a National Championship at Shattuck St. Mary's. We look forward to Riley getting on campus and helping our program continue to reach new heights."
About Dordt
Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa, is a comprehensive Christian college rooted in the Reformed tradition. The Defender athletic program is a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and the Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA).
     
U.S. News & World Report, Money Magazine, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review all list Dordt on their best colleges lists. Dordt is home to approximately 1,500 students.