 He was later recognized by the AJHL as one of its top-50 all-time players during the league's 50th anniversary in 2013–14.The Calgary Flames selected Berezan with their third selection, 55th overall, at the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, however he opted to first play college hockey with the North Dakota Fighting Sioux.In his freshman season of 1983–84, Berezan tied with Dan Brennan for the team lead at 28 goals.