Education
Prior to turning professional, Betz attended Ohio State University (Ohio State University) where he played four seasons (2000 – 2004) of National Collegiate Athletic Association Men"s Division I Ice Hockey with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Prior to turning professional, Betz attended Ohio State University (Ohio State University) where he played four seasons (2000 – 2004) of National Collegiate Athletic Association Men"s Division I Ice Hockey with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Betz was recognized for his outstanding college hockey play when he was named the Ohio State Buckeyes" Most Valuable Player for both the 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 seasons, and was also selected as the 2002-2003 CCHA Goaltender of the Year. Betz holds the Ohio State Buckeyes" record for most career minutes played (8,519:34), saves (3,328), shut-outs (11), and wins (73) by a goaltender, and also holds Ohio State"s record for most minutes played (2,423:44) and shut-outs (5) in a single season (2001-2002)
He went on to play two more seasons in the ECHL before retiring following the 2005-2006 season.