Danny Hanson, a native of Minot, North Dakota, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Lake Superior State University, Head Coach Jeff Jackson announced today. Hanson, a 6-1, 200-pound right wing, was the playoff MVP for the Billings Bulls of the American Frontier Junior Hockey League (AFHL) this season. He led the Bulls to a runner-up finish in the league playoffs. "Danny is a bigger, more-physical Joe Blaznek," said Jackson, referring to the sophomore wing whose quick, physical style won him a starting job as a walk-on. "He's a young man who has been overlooked. We think he could be a pleasant surprise as a collegiate player." The addition of Hanson brings the total to five student-athletes scheduled to join the defending CCHA Playoff Champions for the 1995-96 season. Lake State's other signees are: *Tobin Praznik, 6-3, 210, RW, Nipawin (SJHL)/Winnipeg, Man. *Jason Sessa, 6-1, 175, RW, Rochester (USHL)/Deer Park, NY *Mike Kucsulain, 6-4, 205, LW/C, Compuware (NAJHL)/Troy, MI *Trevor Demmans, 6-0, 195, D, Nipawin (SJHL)/Nipawin, Sask. LSSU returns 21 letterwinners from the 1994-95 squad which posted a 15-2-1 mark in its final 18 games and a 22-12-6 overall record. #LSSU#