Todd Dahl, a former Albert Lea standout hockey player, was recently inducted into the University of Wisconsin Superior Hall of Fame.

Dahl was an outstanding Yellowjacket hockey defenseman and team leader. He played in 123 games, missing only two contests in his four-year career. He also became the second-highest scorer among Yellowjacket defenseman.

A teammate described him as &8220;an intelligent, creative player, precise passer and terrific back-skater.&8221;

His skills helped propel the Yellowjackets to the runner- up title in the 1980-81 NAIA national championship.

Dahl twice earned All-American honors, twice was named first team NCHA, and three times was named All- American for NAIA District 14.

Teammates and coaches named him team captain for two years and the team’s most valuable player in his senior year.

Following his graduation in 1982, Dahl went on to become a Certified Public Accountant and chief financial officer and part owner of Enderes Tool Inc.

An active community leader, he also is a part owner of the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League.

Dahl is the son of Alton and Myrte Dahl.