Schroeder played for two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program before he joined the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association ( WCHA ) for two seasons , being named WCHA Rookie of the Year in 2009 . Born and raised in Minnesota , Schroeder spent two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program before he joined the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association ( WCHA ) for two seasons , being named WCHA Rookie of the Year in 2009 .