2011-12 bgsu hockey media guide

CREDITS

The 2011-12 BGSU hockey media guide was produced by the BGSU Athletic Communications Office -- Jason Knavel, Director; Mike Cihon, Assistant Di-rector; Dave Meyer, Assistant Director; John Enright, Intern; -- in cooperation with the BGSU hockey program.

Photography by Craig Bell and Brad Phalin, BGSU Office of Marketing and Communications; Todd Pavlack, Rachel Lewis and the BGSU Athletic Com-munications Department.

Table of Contents ................................................................................... 1Media Outlets/Directions ................................................................... 2-3Bowling Green State University Traditions ............................................ 4Falcons in the NHL .......................................................................... 5-18COACHING STAFF

Head Coach Chris Bergeron .......................................................... 20-21Assistant Coaches ............................................................................ 22-23Support Staff ................................................................................... 24-26Student-Athlete Wellness .................................................................... 27SEASON PREVIEW

Coach Bergeron Q & A ...................................................................28-33Roster Breakdown ............................................................................34-35PLAYERS

Returners ..........................................................................................36-53Freshmen ......................................................................................... 54-56OPPONENTS

2011-12 Opponents ........................................................................ 57-72HISTORY

Year-by-Year Summary .....................................................................74-86Memorable Moments .......................................................................87-91Falcon Hall of Fame .............................................................................. 92NHL Draft Picks .................................................................................. 93All-Time Roster ...............................................................................94-98Hobey Baker History ............................................................................ 99All-Americans ..................................................................................... 100Olympians ........................................................................................... 101League Award Winners/Tournament Honorees ..........................103-106Records .........................................................................................107-111Overtimes ............................................................................................ 112Year-by-Year Leaders ........................................................................... 113Last Time ............................................................................................ 114Fastest Goals ....................................................................................... 115Penalty Shots ....................................................................................... 116Top Offensive Games .......................................................................... 117Game by Game CCHA ...............................................................118-124Retired Numbers ................................................................................. 125Coaches All-Time ........................................................................126-127Falcons Story ................................................................................128-133BGSU Ice Arena ..........................................................................134-136THE ADMINISTRATION

President - Dr. Mazey ......................................................................... 137Asst. VP/Director of Athletics - Greg Christopher ............................ 1382010-11 STATISTICS

2010-11 Statistics .........................................................................139-143

MEDIA INFORMATIONPRESS BOX: The press box is located atop the east stands of the BGSU Ice Arena. A limited amount of space is available for the working media and credentials will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrangements for seating in the press box must be made through the Athletic Communications Office at least one week in advance of the game(s). The press entrance is located at the northeast corner of the arena.

CREDENTIALS: Individuals must have proper game credentials to enter the working area of the press box. This includes spouses and friends of working media. Under rules governed by the CCHA, players are not permitted in the press box at any time. NHL scouts must leave the press area once the game starts (unless special permission is granted). The use of abusive language is strictly prohibited in the press box as well as everywhere else in the building. As in all NCAA press boxes, cheering for either team is strictly prohibited and are grounds for dismissal from the working press box area.

SERVICES: Linecharts are available for scouts and media at the entrance to the pressbox. Shot charts will be issued to members of the media following each period. A final game summary packet will be distributed approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Please seek BGSU Hockey SID, John Enright, for any assistance.

PARKING: Media members may park in the main lot located to the west of the arena or in the overflow areas located on Stadium Drive if space is available. The parking entrance to the main Ice Arena lot is located on Stadium Drive off Mercer Road (across from Warren Steller Baseball Field). The game credential also serves as a parking pass.

RADIO: Any radio station wishing to broadcast a game must contact the Athletic Communications Office at least two weeks in advance. The designated official station of the visiting team will be allowed to broadcast at no charge if there is a reciprocal agreement with the Falcons official station. A maximum of two seats will be reserved for each radio station unless special permission is granted (and if space is available). Access to areas outside of designated broadcasting areas must be requested in advance.

TELEVISION: Special arrangements must be made through the BGSU Athletic Department for stations wishing to broadcast from the Ice Arena. A maximum of four spaces will be reserved for the broadcast crew. TV news crews may shoot game highlights from the south or north ends of the press box only. Access to areas outside of designated broadcasting areas must be requested in advance.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photo passes will be issued by the Athletic Communications Office. The pass entitles the photographer access to limited rinkside areas. Persons wishing to shoot from the photographers bench area must reserve a spot with the SID prior to face-off. A maximum of two photographers may shoot from the box each period. Depending on the number of requests, a one-period limit may be enforced per news outlet. Please also note only one representative per outlet may shoot in the box during any one period (un-less space is available). Photographers not using the team bench area may shoot from behind the glass at the north or south ends of the rink. Photographers may also shoot from the press box area or within the stands so long as they do not interfere with game operations of fans experiences. Please be advised if you are shooting in the photo box area, you are doing so at your own risk!

BGSU POSTGAME INTERVIEW POLICY: Chris Bergeron and players will be available for interviews in the Coaches Conference Room, located off of the Falcon Alumni Lounge, following the NCAAs mandatory 10-minute cooling-off period. Media members may not enter BGSUs dressing room at any time. Please contact the BGSU and visiting Hockey SIDs if you need assistance in secur-ing interviews. The BGSU dressing room will be closed to non-team personnel starting two hours prior to faceoff.

DIRECTIONS TO ARENA: To access from the north or south via I-75, use exit 181 and head west (Wooster Street) after leaving the offramp. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Mercer Road. The arena will be visible on the right after one-half mile. Stay in the right lane. To access the parking area, turn right at Stadium Drive, the first street past the arena. The entrance to the lot will be immediately on your right. If travelling from the east or west via the Ohio Turnpike, use exit 4A and head south on I-75. Then follow the above directions.

CCHA Television Affiliates

NEWSPAPERSKevin Gordon, Beat WriterTHE SENTINEL-TRIBUNEP.O. Box 88Bowling Green, OH 43402(419) 352-4611; 354-0314 (Fax)[email protected]

Frank Corsoe, Sports EditorTOLEDO BLADE541 Superior StreetToledo, OH 43660(419) 245-6114; 724-6116 (Fax)John Wagner, Beat [email protected]

Ryan Satkowiak, Sports EditorTHE BG NEWS210 West Hall, BGSUBowling Green, OH 43403(419) 372-2601; 372-6967 (Fax)

RADIOBGSU RADIO NETWORKTodd Walker - Football, BasketballClear Channel Lima667 Market StreetLima, OH 45801(419) [email protected]

Dan Hoblick, Sports DirectorWBGU RADIO (88.1 FM)120 West Hall, BGSUBowling Green, OH 43403(419) 372-2354; 372-0202 (Fax)[email protected]

Norm Wamer, Sports DirectorWLQR RADIO (1470 AM)3225 Arlington AvenueToledo, OH 43614(419) 725-5700; 385-2902 (Fax)[email protected]

TELEVISIONEric Haubert, Sports DirectorWNWO-TV, CHANNEL 24 (NBC)300 S. Byrne RoadToledo, OH 43615(419) 535-0664; 535-8936 (Fax)[email protected]

KEY BGSU MEDIA OUTLETSDavid Holmes Sports Director WTVG-TV, CHANNEL 13 (ABC)4247 Dorr StreetToledo, OH 43607(419) 534-3865; 534-3898 (Fax)

Dan Cummins, Sports DirectorWTOL-TV, CHANNEL 11 (CBS)P.O. Box 715Toledo, OH 43601(419) 248-1197; 244-7104 (Fax)[email protected]

Howard Chen, Sports DirectorFOX TOLEDO, CHANNEL 36 (FOX)Four SeaGateToledo, OH 43604 (419) 244-3600; 725-1636 (Fax)[email protected]

Vince Koza, Sports DirectorWLIO-TV, CHANNEL 35 (NBC)1424 Rice AvenueLima, OH 45802(419) [email protected]

Sports DirectorBG-24 NEWSWest Hall 003Bowling Green, OH 43402(419) [email protected] WIRE SERVICERusty Miller, Sports EditorASSOCIATED PRESS1103 Schrock Rd., Suite 300Columbus, OH 43229(800) 762-4841; 885-3248 (Fax)[email protected]

Central Collegiate Hockey Assoc.Fred Pletsch, CommissionerPhil Colvin, Communications Manager23995 Freeway Park Drive Suite 201Farmington Hills, Mich. 48335www.ccha.com(248) 888-0600; (248) 888-0664 (Fax)

Listen to Falcon Hockey all season long on 88.1 FM, WBGU and at

www.BGSUFALCONS.com with play-by-play announcer, Everett Fitzhugh.

Pre-game coverage starts 30 minutes before the scheduled face-off.

ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLEHockey Contact: Taylor FlattOffice Phone: (256) 824-2201SID Fax: (256) 824-6947Press Box Phone: (256) 518-6167 or 6168E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.uahchargers.com

ALASKAHockey Contact: Jamie FolandOffice Phone: (907) 474-6807SID Fax: (907) 474-5162Press Box Phone: (907) 451-1957E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.alaskananooks.com

BEMIDJI STATEHockey Contact: Brad FolkestadOffice Phone: (218) 755-4603SID Fax: (218)-755-3898Press Box Phone: (218)-441-4047E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.bsubeavers.com

CANISIUSHockey Contact: Jason VeniskeyOffice Phone: 716-888-3767SID Fax: 716-888-8444Press Box Phone: 585-615-5316E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.gogriffs.com

CONNECTICUTHockey Contact: Matt LeeOffice Phone: 860-486-1498SID Fax: 860-486-5085Press Box Phone: TBAE-mail: [email protected] Site: www.uconnhuskies.com

FERRIS STATEHockey Contact: Katie CaritoOffice Phone: (231) 591-2336SID Fax: (231) 591-3775Press Box Phone: (231) 591-2397/5594E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.ferris.edu/sports

LAKE SUPERIOR STATEHockey Contact: Linda BouvetOffice Phone: (906) 635-2601SID Fax: (906) 635-2753Press Box Phone: (906) 635-7501E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.lssulakers.com

MIAMIContact: Michael WeismanE-mail: [email protected]: 513-529-1601/SID Fax: 513-529-6729Press box phone: N/AAthletic website: www.muredhawks.com

MICHIGANHockey Contact: Kent ReichertOffice Phone: (734) 763-4423SID Fax: (734) 647-1188Press Box Phone: (734) 647-7916Email: [email protected] Site: www.MGoBlue.com

MICHIGAN STATEHockey Contact: Jamie WeirOffice Phone: (517) 353-2271SID Fax: (517) 353-9636Press Box Phone: (517) 353-6359E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.msuspartans.com

NORTHERN MICHIGANHockey Contact: Calvin LarsonOffice Phone: (906) 227-1917SID Fax: (906) 227-2492Press Box Phone: (906) 227-1720E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.nmu.edu/athletics

NOTRE DAMEHockey Contact: Tim ConnorOffice Phone: (574) 631-7516SID Fax: (574) 631-7941Press Box Phone: (574) 631-4899E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.und.com

OHIO STATEHockey Contact: Leann ParkerOffice Phone: (614) 688-0294SID Fax: (614) 292-8547Press Box Phone: (614) 688-5330/5331E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com

WESTERN MICHIGANHockey Contact: Adam BodnarOffice Phone: (269) 387-4122SID Fax: (269) 387-4139Press Box Phone: (269) 387-3064E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.wmubroncos.com

Opponent Media Relations Information

BGSU HOCKEY SID CONTACTJohn Enright

Athletic Communications Intern

Office Phone: (419)-372-7105Cell Phone: (302)-584-1095Email: [email protected] Fax: 419-372-6015

Pressbox Phone: (419)-372-1236Website: www.bgsufalcons.com

Mailing Address249 Perry Stadium East

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, OH 43403-0030

ALMA MATERAlma Mater hear us,As we praise thy nameMake us worthy sons and daughtersAdding to thy fame.

Time will treat you kindlyYears from now youll beEver dearer in our hearts,Our University.

From your halls of ivyTo the campus scene,Chimes ring out with gladnessFrom our dear Bowling Green.

When all is just a memryOf the by-gone days,Hear our hymn dear Alma MaterAs thy name we praise.

FIGHT SONGForward Falcons, Forward FalconsFight for victory,Show your spirit, make them fear itFight for ol Bee Gee.

Forward Falcons, Forward FalconsMake the contest keen,Shout out the fame of our mighty nameAnd win for Bowling Green!

AY ZIGGY ZOOMBAAy Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba ZoombaAy Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba ZeAy Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba ZoombaAy Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba ZiRoll along you BG warriorsRoll along and fight for BGSU

Ay Ziggy Zoomba is Bowling Greens unofficial fight song. Gil Fox, an Air Force bombadier in World War II stationed in Italy, brought a loose translation of a Zulu war chant back with him, and since its introduc-tion in 1946 to a campus spirit assembly, it has kept its place in BGSU history. The Falcon football team traditionally sings Ay Ziggy Zoomba after each victory.

FREDDIE & FRIEDAFALCONFreddie and Frieda Falcon are the official mascots of the Bowling Green Falcons. Together with the BGSU cheerleaders, Frieda and Freddie boost spirit at intercollegiate athletic events. Tryouts are held each spring, and winners remain anonymous to the student body until each is beheaded at the last home basket-ball and hockey game. The Freddie Falcon tradition began in 1950 while Frieda Falcon was added for the 1979-80 athletic year.

WHY THE FALCONS?The 20010-11 athletic year marked the 83rd anniver-sary of Bowling Greens nickname, Falcons. Before 1927, BG teams were called the Normals or Teachers. Ivan Lake 23 suggested the nickname after reading an article on falconry. Lake, managing editor and sports editor of the Sentinel Tribune in Bowling Green at the time, proposed the name change because it fit headline space and because falcons were the most powerful bird for their size and often attacked birds two or three times their size.

WHY ORANGE & BROWN?Orange and brown have been the school colors at Bowling Green State University since 1914, the first year of classes. Legend has it that Leon Winslow, an industrial arts faculty member, got the idea from see-ing a womans hat on a bus to nearby Toledo, Ohio. He liked the brown and orange color combination. So, too, did former Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown. Following a trip to BGSU in the 1940s, Brown used the colors for his All-America Football Conference team, which joined the NFL in 1950.

Los Angeles Kings (1990-2001), Colorado Avalanche (2001-06), Los Angeles (2006-08), San Jose (2008-10): NHL Career Notes: Was selected in the fourth round (70th overall) by the L.A. Kings in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft...joined the Kings following completion of his junior year at BGSUselected as NHLs Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) for 1997-98named to the Upper Deck All-Rookie team in 1991played in six NHL All-Star games (1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)...selected to the NHL First All-Star Team for 1997-98 and second team for 1999-00, 2001-02 and 2002-03 reached the NHL finals with the Kings during the 1992-93 season...member of the 2000-01 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche...announced his retirement from professional hockey on June 18th, 2010. International Career Notes: Has played in six different World Championship Games for Team Canada and has a combined line of 5-12--17 in 40 games...played six games for Canada at 1998 Olympics (1-1--2)played six games for Canada at 2006 Olympics (0-1--1)represented Canada at 1998 World Championships (1-0--1 in 5 games)has never played a game in the minorparticipated in three sets of Olympic games with Team Canada...won gold medal with Team Canada in 2002 Winter Olympics...had a combined line in Olympic play of 2-3--5 in 18 games.

Minnesota North Stars (1988-90), Winnipeg Jets (1990-91), Qubec Nordiques (1991-92), San Jose Sharks (1992). Career Notes: Rights were traded to Minnesota from Edmonton on Dec. 20, 1985...was a teammate of another former Falcon, Brian MacLellan during the 1988-89 season...once with the Winnipeg Jets, he suited up with former Falcons Iain Duncan and Dave Ellett...best NHL year was in 1989-90 with Minnesota (15-19--34)...played minor league hockey for the Kalamazoo Wings/IHL (1988-90), Moncton Hawks/AHL (1990-91), Halifax Citadels/AHL (1991-92), and Kansas City Blades/IHL (1992-93).

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMMinnesota North Stars (1988-91) 74 23 24 47 44 11 4 4 8 10Winnipeg Jets (1990-92) 27 1 5 6 18 - - - - -Qubec Nordiques (1991-92) 2 0 0 0 0 - - - - -San Jose Sharks (1991-92) 12 1 3 4 2 - - - - - NHL Totals (4 seasons) 115 25 32 57 64 11 4 4 8 10

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIM1989-90 Los Angeles Kings 4 0 0 0 4 8 1 3 4 41990-91 Los Angeles Kings 75 12 34 46 125 12 1 4 5 261991-92 Los Angeles Kings 57 7 13 20 102 6 2 1 3 121992-93 Los Angeles Kings 76 16 43 59 152 23 4 6 10 461993-94 Los Angeles Kings 84 20 48 68 137 - - - - -1994-95 Los Angeles Kings 24 4 7 11 38 - - - - -1995-96 Los Angeles Kings 6 1 2 3 8 - - - - -1996-97 Los Angeles Kings 62 8 23 31 82 - - - - -1997-98 Los Angeles Kings 81 23 27 50 94 4 0 0 0 61998-99 Los Angeles Kings 62 12 23 35 128 - - - - -1999-00 Los Angeles Kings 77 18 39 57 112 4 0 2 2 42000-01 Los Angeles Kings 54 17 32 49 69 - - - - -2000-01 Colorado Avalanche 13 2 8 10 8 23 6 13 19 162001-02 Colorado Avalanche 75 16 40 56 58 20 6 6 12 162002-03 Colorado Avalanche 79 17 28 45 57 7 1 2 3 82003-04 Colorado Avalanche 74 13 33 46 61 9 0 5 5 62005-06 Colorado Avalanche 81 14 37 51 94 9 3 1 4 82006-07 Los Angeles Kings 72 14 20 34 82 - - - - -2007-08 Los Angeles Kings 71 9 22 31 98 - - - - -2008-09 San Jose Sharks 73 10 35 45 110 6 1 3 4 42009-10 San Jose Sharks 70 7 23 30 60 15 1 1 2 10NHL Totals (20 seasons) 1270 240 537 777 1679 146 26 47 73 166

Vancouver Canucks (2005-SA). Drafted by Vancouver in the 2001 Amateur Draft in the fifth round (151st overall). Career Notes: Signed with Vancouver after senior year at BGSUplayed for the Manitoba Moose/AHL (2004-06)called up to Vancouver on Dec. 19, 2005 where he played 39 gameslead all Canuck defensemen in 2006-07 in points and assists and was second on the team in average ice time per game (24:16)...had his 2007-08 and 2009-10 season shortened due to leg laceration injuries...in 2005 was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team...set a Manitoba franchise record for most points by a rookie defenseman (39) in 2004-05...in 2007 received the Babe Pratt Trophy (best defenseman) and Fred J. Hume Award (unsung hero) given by the Canucks franchise.Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMVancouver Canucks (2005-2011) 347 34 113 147 556 56 8 15 23 99NHL Totals (6 seasons) 347 34 113 147 556 56 8 15 23 99

HOBEY BAKER FINALIST 2002 GOLD MEDAL

Philadelphia Flyers (1993-97), NY Islanders (1999-2001), Anaheim Mighty Ducks (2001-02), St. Louis Blues(2003-04). NHL Career Notes: Selected in the fourth round (86th overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers...played parts of three seasons (1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97) with the Flyers... signed a 1 year deal with Anaheim on August 1, 2001, appearing in five games that season. Other Career Notes: Left BGSU after sophomore season...played the 1992-93 campaign for Brandon/WHL...saw action with the Hershey Bears/AHL from 1993-96, Philadelphia Phantoms/AHL during 1996-97 and 1997-98, and Michigan K-Wings/IHL in 1997-98...spent the 1998-99 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins/IHL and Fredericton Canadiens /AHL...in 74 games combined had 18-25--43, 76 PIM...signed with the Kansas City Blades/IHL on July 29, 1999, and was returned to the Blades by the New York Islanders on Sept. 20, 1999...in two seasons with Kloten of the Swiss A league (2005-07) he appeared in 80 games and recording 25 points...has spent the last three seasons with the Hannover Scorpions of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) where he has played in 158 games with a line of 17-36--53 and 130 PIM.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMPhiladelphia Flyers (1993-97) 21 0 3 3 12 - - - - -New York Islanders (1999-2001) 74 2 9 11 32 - - - - -Anaheim Mighty Ducks (2001-02) 5 0 0 0 9 - - - - -St. Louis Blues (2003-04) 13 0 0 0 4 - - - - - NHL Totals (6 seasons) 113 2 12 14 57 - - - - -

PLAYING CAREER: Los Angeles Kings (1995-00), Anaheim Mighty Ducks (2000-2004). Career Notes: Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the sixth round (109th overall) in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft...signed as a free agent by Los Angeles on July 7, 1994...played the 1992-93 season with the Greensboro Monarchs (ECHL) and Rochester Americans (AHL)...spent the following season with the Monarchs, Albany River Rats (AHL) and reached the Clader Cup Finals with the Moncton Hawks (AHL)...played the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons with the Phoenix Roadrunners(IHL)...saw action with the Long Beach Ice Dogs/IHL during the 1997-98 and 1998-99 campaigns...also saw time with the Springfield Falcons/AHL during the 1998-99 season...signed by Anaheim as a free agent on July 13, 2000 and made alternate captain of the team that season.

COACHING CAREER: Bylsma served as an assistant coach with the AHLs Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (2004-05) and the NHLs New York Islanders (2005-06)... during the 2008-09 season, he coached the Penguins AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins... was named interim head coach of the Pittsburg Penguins 57 games into the season... through his first 25 games as Penguins coach, his 18-3-0-4 record amounted to 40 pointsthe second most of any coach in NHL history in that span... on April 28, 2009 the Penguins announced that Bylsma would become the permanent head coach... led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2009 Stanley Cup championship, becoming the 14th coach and the second mid-season replacement to win the Stanley Cup in their first season...he returned for his second season as head coach of the Penguins and posted a 47-28-0-7 record and fell in the second round of the NHL Playoffs.

AS A PLAYER ... Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMLos Angeles Kings (1995-2000) 220 9 21 30 122 5 0 0 0 0Anaheim Mighty Ducks (2000-04) 209 10 22 32 62 11 0 1 1 2NHL Totals (9 seasons) 429 19 43 62 184 16 0 1 1 2

AS A HEAD COACH ... Regular Season GP W L T OTL Pct. Notes Wilkes-Barre / Scranton (AHL) 54 35 16 1 2 .676 -Pittsburgh Penguins (2008-SA) 189 114 56 0 7 .603 Won Championship in 2008-09 NHL Totals (3 seasons) 189 114 56 0 7 .603

Edmonton Oilers (1995-98), Nashville Predators (1998), Colorado Avalanche (1998-2003), Ottawa Senators (2003-04), Atlanta Thrashers (2005-07), Nashville Predators (2007-09). NHL Career Notes: Left BGSU after freshman seasonsigned as a free agent by Edmonton on March 20, 1994...was traded twice in nearly a months time and found a home as a mainstay on the Colorado Avalanche defense...member of the 2000-01 Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche...during that Stanley Cup run he scored four goals, nine assists (13 points) in 23 games. Other Career Notes: Played for the Niagara Falls Thunder/OHL (1992-94), Cape Breton Oilers/AHL (1993-96)) and Hamilton Bulldogs/AHL (1996-97).

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMEdmonton Oilers (1995-98) 115 8 9 17 144 19 0 1 1 29Nashville Predators (1998-99) 6 0 0 0 4 - - - - -Colorado Avalanche (1998-2003) 379 22 60 82 311 75 6 12 18 48New York Rangers (2003-04) 53 3 12 15 37 - - - - -Ottawa Senators (2003-04) 13 0 1 1 6 7 0 1 1 8Atlanta Thrashers (2005-06) 164 10 49 59 142 4 1 0 1 4Nashville Predators (2007-09) 148 5 15 20 136 - - - - - NHL Totals (13 seasons) 878 48 146 194 780 111 8 14 22 91

Calgary Flames (1992-96), Phoenix Coyotes (1996-97), Calgary Flames (1997-98), Toronto Maple Leafs (1998-99), Columbus Blue Jackets (2000-01). NHL Career Notes: Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 11th round (230th overall) in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft... Signed as a free agent by Calgary on July 27, 1991...in his rookie season (1992-93) he played 61 games with the Calgary Flames and scored twice with nine assists (11 points)...traded to Tampa Bay before signing with Phoenix as a free agent during the summer of 1996...signed as a free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets on August 24, 2000, and was assigned to the Chicago Wolves after four games. Other Career Notes: Played minor league hockey for the Winston-Salem Thunderbirds/ECHL (1990-91), Fredericton Canadiens/AHL (1990-91), Salt Lake Golden Eagles/IHL (1991-92), Saint John Flames/AHL (1993-94, 95-96), Las Vegas Thunder/IHL (1996-97) and the Chicago Wolves/IHL (1997-00). Signed with Nurenberg Ice Tigers/DEL (Germany), August, 2001 and played three seasons before retiring.

Calgary Flames (1984-86), St. Louis Blues (1986-92), Qubec Nordiques (1992-93). Played last season for EC Heraklith VSV in Austria scoring 29-33--62 with 32 PIM in 34 games. NHL Career Notes: Signed as a free agent by Calgary on May 16, 1984, af-ter his sophomore year at BGSU...after his second professional season he was part of a multi-player deal that sent him to St. Louis. Other Career Notes: Saw playing time with the Moncton Golden Flames (AHL) in 1985-86, Milwaukee Admirals of the IHL (1993-96), EV Landshut Cannibals/Deutsche Eishockey Liga (1996-98)...played the last two seasons between 1998 and 2000 with Villach in Austria...excelled while with Milwaukee scoring 139 goals and 248 points in three seasons with the Admirals.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMCalgary Flames (1984-86) 54 13 17 30 40 3 0 0 0 4St. Louis Blues (1985-92) 454 91 120 211 429 67 14 19 33 52Quebec Nordiques (1991-93) 85 10 22 32 38 - - - - -NHL Totals (9 seasons) 593 114 159 273 507 74 14 19 33 56

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMCalgary Flames (1992-96) 160 7 21 28 142 16 0 2 2 12Phoenix Coyotes (1996-97) 2 0 0 0 0 - - - - -Calgary Flames (1997-98) 19 0 1 1 6 - - - - -Toronto Maple Leafs (1998-99) 3 0 0 0 2 - - - - -Columbus Blue Jackets (2000-01) 4 0 0 0 3 - - - - -NHL Totals (9 seasons) 188 7 22 29 153 16 0 2 2 12

St. Louis Blues (1990-93), Winnipeg Jets (1993-95), Hartford Whalers (1995-97), Carolina Hurricanes (1997-98), Chicago Blackhawks (1998-99), Ottawa Senators (1999), Atlanta Thrashers (1999-00), Los Angeles Kings (2000-02). NHL Career Notes: selected 44th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft...signed with St. Louis after senior year at BGSU...signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Thrashers on July 20, 1999 in their inaugural year...traded to Los Angeles on March 13, 2000. Other Career Notes: named a First-Team IHL All-Star in 1991 after scoring 115 points (36-79)...recipient of the Garry F. Longman Memorial Trophy (Top IHL Rookie) in 1991...represented Canada at the 1998 World Championships (2-1--3 in 6 games)...played minor league hockey with the Peoria Rivermen/IHL (1989-91)...currently serving in the L.A. Kings Player Development Department.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMSt. Louis Blues (1990-93) 161 45 87 132 130 23 12 15 27 37Winnipeg Jets (1993-95) 131 47 64 111 106 - - - - -Hartford Whalers (1995-97) 147 38 58 96 112 - - - - -Carolina Hurricanes (1997-99) 116 29 37 66 86 - - - - -Chicago Blackhawks (1998-99) 27 4 10 14 13 - - - - -Atlanta Thrashers (1999-2000) 58 14 19 33 47 - - - - -L.A. Kings (1999-2002) 124 17 14 31 79 19 2 3 5 6NHL Totals (12 seasons) 771 195 293 488 575 40 7 15 22 33

Winnipeg Jets (1986-89, 1990-91). NHL Career Notes: Named to the NHL All-Rookie team in 1988...had a career year for the Jets in 1987-88 with a 19-42--61 line while he was paired up with two fellow Falcons, Todd Flichel and Dave Ellett. Other Career Notes: Named a Second-Team ECHL All-Star in 1993...played minor league hockey for the Moncton Hawks/AHL (1987-88, 1989-91), Phoenix Roadrunners/IHL (1991-92), Toledo Storm/ECHL (1992-95), Adirondack Red Wings/AHL (1992-93), Nashville Nighthawks/CEN (1996-97) and Nashville Ice Flyers/CEN (1997-98)...served as a player/coach in 1996-97 with the Nashville Nighthawks...led the team to a 10-43-2-0 record before being replaced midseason...had a 7-11--line as a player that year.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMWinnipeg Jets (1986-89, 90-91) 127 34 55 89 149 11 0 3 3 6NHL Totals (4 seasons) 127 34 55 89 149 11 0 3 3 6

Winnipeg Jets (1984-90), Toronto Maple Leafs (1990-97), New Jersey Devils (1997), Boston Bruins (1997-99), St. Louis Blues (1999-00). NHL Career Notes: Was a fourth round (75th overall) draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft...signed with Winnipeg after sophomore year at BGSU...never played a game in the minors...played in the 1989 and 1992 NHL All-Star Games...participated in the 1993 and 1994 Conference Finals with the Leafs...became the second CCHA player with 1,000 NHL regular-season games played on March 1, 1998, in a game at the New York Islanders...retired on September 7, 2000...currently holds records for most points by a Maple Leaf defenseman in a playoff year (18, 1994) and most assists by a Leaf defenseman in a playoff year (15, 1994). Other Career Notes: Played for Team Canada in the 1989 World Championships post-ing a 4-2--6 line in ten games.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMWinnipeg Jets (1984-91) 475 95 204 299 504 33 4 16 20 22Toronto Maple Leafs (1990-97) 446 51 172 223 371 52 7 25 32 43New Jersey Devils (1996-97) 20 2 5 7 6 10 0 3 3 10Boston Bruins (1997-99) 136 3 26 29 92 14 0 1 1 10St. Louis Blues (1999-2000) 52 2 8 10 12 7 0 1 1 2 NHL Totals (16 seasons) 1129 153 415 568 985 116 11 46 57 87

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Los Angeles Kings (1984-87, 97-2000), Washington Capitals (1987-88), Boston Bruins (1988-92), Philadelphia Flyers (1992-95), Buffalo Sabres (1995-97), NY Islanders (2000). Career Notes: Drafted in the fifth round (100th overall) in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings...signed by Los Angeles after winning the National Championship his junior year at BGSU...played in 78 games his rookie year with the Kings, scoring eight goals and 30 assists (38 points) including three playoff games (1-0--1)...played in the NHL All-Star Game in 1991 and 1994...runner-up in 1994 for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey)...had a career year in 1992-93 with the Flyers scoring 13 goals and 49 assists in 83 games...played his 1,000th NHL regular-season game on February 1, 1999, at Philadelphia...signed as a free agent with the NY Islanders on September 13, 2000 and retired following that season.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMLos Angeles Kings (1984-87) 157 22 54 76 76 3 1 0 1 2Washington Capitals (1987-88) 76 8 33 41 54 15 2 4 6 13Boston Bruins (1988-92) 257 24 81 105 322 46 4 9 13 94Philadelphia Flyers (1992-95) 236 28 144 172 260 - - - - -Buffalo Sabres (1995-97) 163 15 87 102 193 17 0 9 9 18Los Angeles Kings (1997-2000) 204 22 61 83 145 8 0 1 1 2New York Islanders (2000) 56 6 14 20 59 - - - - -NHL Totals (17 seasons) 1,149 125 474 599 1,218 89 7 23 30 119

Winnipeg Jets (1987-90). Career Notes: Also played professionally for Moncton Hawks/AHL (1987-91), Fort Wayne Komets/IHL (1991-92), Cincinnati Cyclones/IHL (1992-93), Rochester Americans (1993-94)...split time between Moncton and Win-nipeg before playing his first full season with the Hawks, posting an 8-20--28 line in 1990-91, a career year.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMWinnipeg Jets (1987-90) 6 0 1 1 4 - - - - -NHL Totals (3 seasons) 593 114 159 273 507 74 14 19 33 56

Toronto Maple Leafs (2007-08). Career Notes: Signed by Toronto after sophomore year at BGSU as an unrestricted free agent on March. 8, 2006...has played a majority of his professional career for Torontos AHL affliate, the Toronto Marlies...had an 18-28-46 line for the Marlies in 67 games during the 2007-08 season before being called up by the Maple Leafs... in 2008-09, played in 80 games scoring 12 goals 23 assists in the regular season... tacked on two goals and six assists in the 2008-09 post-season through 12 games... saw his first NHL action on Mar. 18, 2008 in the Maple Leafs 3-1 win at the New York Islanders...Toronto went 3-0 in all three games he saw action.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMToronto Maple Leafs (2007-08) 3 0 0 0 0 - - - - -NHL Totals (1 seasons) 3 0 0 0 0 - - - - -

Boston Bruins (1994-95, 96-97), Florida Panthers (1995-96), Columbus Blue Jackets (2001-02). Career Notes: Selected by the New York Islanders in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft (7th round, 133rd overall)...played for Adirondack Red Wings/AHL (1993-94), Providence Bruins/AHL (1994-95, 96-97), Carolina Monarchs/AHL (1995-96), Cleveland Lumberjacks/IHL (1997-00) and Houston Aeros/IHL (2000-01)...had 16-64--80 in 81 games with 51 PIM in 2000-01 with Houston...was assigned by the Columbus Blue Jackets to Syracuse/AHL on October 3, 2001...was called up by Columbus in 2001...spent his last six seasons playing in the Swedish and Finish leagues until his retirement in 2008.

Buffalo Sabres (1994-00), Tampa Bay Lightning (2000-03), Pittsburgh Penguins / Columbus Blue Jacket (2003-04). Career Notes: Drafted in the sixth round (124th overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres...signed with the Sabres fol-lowing his senior year in 1994...also played with the Rochester Americans/AHL (1995-96), helping Americans to the 1996 Calder Cup...has a career year with the Sabres in 1996-97 with a 50+ point season (22-29--51)...traded to Tampa Bay on March 9, 2000..was named to the North American (Junior) Hockey Leagues All-Time team in 2000...acquired by Pittsburgh via trade March 11, 2003...finished his career in Columbus after being traded nearly a year later.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMBoston Bruins (1995-95) 1 0 1 1 0 - - - - -Florida Panthers (1995-96) 8 0 3 3 6 - - - - -Boston Bruins (1996-97) 44 4 14 18 8 - - - - -Columbus Bluejackets (2001-02) 25 2 12 14 8 - - - - -NHL Totals (4 seasons) 78 6 30 36 22 - - - - -

Toronto Maple Leafs (1996-00), Tampa Bay Lightning (2000-01), Phoenix Coyotes (2001-06), Montreal Canadiens (2006-07), St. Louis Blues (2007-08). Career Notes: Signed as a free agent with Toronto the day after his senior season endednamed to the NHL All-Rookie team for the 1997-98 season after notching 15 goals and 32 assiststraded to Tampa Bay on February 9, 2000traded to Phoenix in 2001...had his best year as a professional in 2002-03 after a 23-goal and 40-assist (63 points) season...traded to Montreal in 2006...signed with St.Louis as a free agent on Oct. 4th, 2007...had season ending shoulder surgery in January of 2008.... played for the Cologne Sharks of the (league) in 2008-09, playing in 28 games (4-9--13).

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMToronto Maple Leafs (1996-2000) 226 48 72 120 86 17 3 2 5 4Tampa Bay Lightning (1999-2001) 92 21 39 60 42 - - - - -Phoenix Coyotes (2000-04, 05-06) 242 47 112 159 139 5 1 1 2 6Montreal Canadiens (2006-07) 80 11 20 31 40 - - - - -St. Louis Blues (2007-08) 21 2 3 5 8 - - - - - NHL Totals (12 seasons) 661 129 246 375 315 22 4 3 7 10

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Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMBuffalo Sabres (1994-2000) 352 70 108 188 216 52 11 18 29 61Tampa Bay Lightning (1999-2003) 112 15 31 46 91 - - - - -Pittsburgh Penguins (2002-04) 70 7 17 24 44 - - - - -Columbus Bluejackets (2001-02) 13 1 0 1 2 - - - - - NHL Totals (4 seasons) 547 93 145 238 339 52 11 18 29 61

Los Angeles Kings (1982-85), New York Rangers (1985-86), Minnesota North Stars (1986-89), Calgary Flames (1989-91), Detroit Red Wings (1991-92). Career Notes: Signed with the LA Kings after his senior year at BGSU...played a majority of his first season with the New Haven Nightawks before being called up to action with the Kings...had his best staistical season in 1984-85 with the Kings (31-54--85)...also played for the New Haven Nighthawks/AHL (1982-84)...was traded from the North Stars to the Falmes, joining a team that would win the Stanley Cup in 1989...played two more seasons in Calgary before closing out his career in Detroit in 1991-92.Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMLos Angeles Kings (1982-85) 187 61 94 155 124 3 0 1 1 0New York Rangers (1985-86) 51 11 21 32 47 16 2 4 6 15Minnesota North Stars (1986-89) 211 64 86 150 247 - - - - -Calgary Flames (1989-91) 134 35 35 70 95 28 3 4 7 27Detroit Red Wings (1991-92) 23 1 5 6 38 - - - - - NHL Totals (10 seasons) 606 172 241 413 551 47 5 9 14 42

Washington Capitals (1994-03), Toronto Maple Leafs (2003-06), New Jersey Devils (2005-06), Colorado Avalanche (2006-07), Atlanta Thrashers (2007-08), Anaheim Ducks (2008-09), Phoenix Coyotes (2008-09). Career Notes: Selected by the Washington Capitals in the ninth round (177th overall) in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft...has also played with the Baltimore Skipjacks/AHL (1992-93) and Portland Pirates/AHL (1993-95)won AHL Calder Cup in 1994signed a three-year contract with Washington during the summer of 2000signed a free-agent contract with Toronto in Sept., 2003thirteen of his 55 career goals were game-winners...member of Team USA in 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

Cincinnati Stingers/WHA (1977-79), St. Louis Blues (1980-85), Hartford Whalers (1985-90), Washington Capitals (1990-92). Career Notes:Named a First-Team NHL All-Star in 1981...won the Lester B. Pearson Award in 1981 (NHLPAs regular-season MVP)...played in the 1981 NHL All-Star Game, earning MVP honors...runner-up (behind Wayne Gretzky) for the Hart Trophy (PHWAs regular-season MVP honors) in 1980-81...named a Second-Team NHL All-Star in 1987...led the NHL in shutouts three times...had the lowest goals-against average in 1989-90 (2.64)...started for Team Canada in the 1981 Canada Cup, leading the team all the way to the finals.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMWashington Capitals (1994-2003) 570 43 68 111 608 34 1 2 3 38Toronto Maple Leafs (2003-06) 122 7 37 44 102 11 0 0 0 6New Jersey Devils (2005-06) 18 0 0 0 14 6 1 0 1 6Colorado Avalanche (2006-07) 81 3 16 19 68 - - - - -Atlanta Thrashers (2007-08) 72 1 9 10 60 - - - - -Anaheim Ducks (2008-09) 3 0 0 0 4 - - - - -Phoenix Coyotes (2008-09) 68 1 10 11 24 - - - - -NHL Totals (15 seasons) 934 55 140 195 880 51 2 2 4 50

Regular Season Mins. GA EN SO GAA W L T Svs. Pct. 1977-78 Cincinnati Stingers (WHA) 1215 86 2 0 4.25 8 12 0 577 .8701978-79 Cincinnati Stingers (WHA) 3181 184 4 3 3.47 23 27 4 1372 .8821979-80 St. Louis Blues 3661 194 1 2 3.18 32 23 9 N/A N/A1980-81 St. Louis Blues 3570 199 2 1 3.34 33 14 13 N/A N/A1981-82 St. Louis Blues 3691 250 0 2 4.06 28 28 7 1772 .8761982-83 St. Louis Blues 3794 235 0 1 3.72 21 27 13 1684 .8781983-84 St. Louis Blues 3425 197 0 3 3.45 25 29 4 1500 .8841984-85 St. Louis Blues 1869 119 0 1 3.82 12 12 6 873 .8801984-85 Hartford Whalers 731 36 0 1 2.95 4 7 1 383 .9141985-86 Hartford Whalers 3282 198 0 2 3.62 27 23 4 1376 .8741986-87 Hartford Whalers 3476 187 3 4 3.23 31 22 5 1435 .8851987-88 Hartford Whalers 3532 187 3 2 3.18 25 28 5 1430 .8841988-89 Hartford Whalers 2006 142 4 1 4.25 13 19 1 881 .8611989-90 Hartford Whalers 1683 74 3 3 2.64 15 12 1 671 .9011989-90 Washington Capitals 478 17 3 1 2.13 4 4 0 200 .9221990-91 Washington Capitals 1834 114 2 0 3.73 13 16 3 672 .8551991-92 Washington Capitals 1123 70 1 1 3.74 10 7 2 488 .875NHL Reg. Season Totals (13 seasons) 38,215 2,221 22 22 3.49 294 271 74 13,365 .881NHL Playoff Totals (10 seasons) - - - 2 3.38 29 32 - - -

* The World Hockey Association (WHA) was a professional hockey league in competition with the NHL, lasting from 1972 to until its merge with the NHL in 1979. Liuts rights were reclaimed by the St. Louis Blues following the merger.

Winnipeg Jets (1979-81), St. Louis Blues (1983-84), Minnesota North Stars (1984-85). Career Notes: Also played for the Tulsa Oilers/CEN (1979-81), Salt Lake Golden Eagles/CEN (1981-83), Montana Magic/ CEN (1983-84) and Springfield Indians/AHL (1984-85) and in Germany for EC Bad Nauheim and ESC Wolfsberg...while with Nauheim he posted two 100+ point seasons in consecutive years and a 98-point season with Wolfsburg the next year (1987-88)...served as head coach at Ohio State from 1995-2010...had winning seasons in seven of 15 seasons with OSU...had a 278-259-56 record with the Buckeyes as head coach...was runner-up in national college coach of the year voting for the 1997-98 campaign.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIM Winnipeg Jets (1979-81) 52 11 10 21 55 - - - - -St. Louis Blues (1983-84) 2 0 0 0 0 - - - - -Minnesota North Stars (1984-85) 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - - NHL Totals (4 seasons) 55 11 10 21 36 - - - - -

Career Notes: Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers 79th overall (third round) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft where he left BGSU after his junior year...was assigned to the Flyers AHL affilliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms...made his professional debut on March 16, 2007...in four seasons with the Phantoms (also known as the Adirondack Phantoms in 2009-10), he scored 81 goals, 92 assists (173 points) in 251 games...has a playoff line of 3-4--7 in 16 games...was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes/NHL for a seventh round pick on June 26, 2010...signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on July 1, 2010...has not played a NHL game yet.

New York Rangers (1983-87), Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils (1987-89). Career Notes: Made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in the playoffs, scoring three goals and as many assists in nine games with the team...was traded from the Rangers on Sept. 30, 1987 to the Winnipeg Jets...traded from the Jets a week later to the New Jersey Devils where he played out his career...also played for the Tulsa Oilers/CEN (1982-84), New Haven Nighthawks/AHL (1984-85) and Utica Devils/AHL (1988-89)...helped the Oilers win the CHL Championship (Adams Cup) in 1983-84, the same year BGSU won its National Championship...was named the vie presi-dent and director of hockey operations for the Vancouver Canucks in 1992...became the NHLs youngest active GM when Washington named him to its post in June 1997...still resides as GM, alternate governor and vice president of the Capitals.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIM New York Rangers (1983-87) 109 21 24 45 45 29 5 3 8 73Winnipeg Jets (1987-89) no stats accumulated no stats accumulatedNew Jersey Devils (1987-89) 6 3 1 4 10 - - - - -NHL Totals (7 seasons) 115 24 25 49 257 29 5 3 8 73

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Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIM Carolina Hurricanes 13 2 0 2 4 - - - - - NHL Totals (1 seasons) 13 2 0 2 4 - - - - -

New York Islanders (1990-93). Career Notes: Also played for the Johnstown Chiefs/ECHL (1989-90), Springfield Indians/AHL (1989-90), Capital District Islanders/AHL (1990-92), Canadian National Team (1992-96), Krefeld Penguins/Deutsche Eishockey Liga (1994-95) and Langnau/Swiss National League (1996-99). Signed with the Utah Grizzlies/IHL on July 15, 1999...played the 1999-2000 season with Leksands...played with Fribourg-Gotteron/Swiss National League during the 2000-01 season...returned to Leksands for the second half of the 2000-01 before ending his career in the Japanese hockey league (OJI) in 2002-03 with a 50-point season. International Career Notes: Won a silver medal with the Canadian National Team in 1994, playing in 21 games (2-3--5)...career International competition line of 4-5--9 in 37 games.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMNew York Islanders (1990-93) 23 1 2 3 6 2 0 0 0 0 NHL Totals (3 seasons) 23 1 2 3 6 2 0 0 0 0

New York Islanders (1980-89). Career Notes: Drafted by two professional leagues; selected in the fourth round (68th overall) of the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft by the New York Islanders and by the New England Whalers of the WHA in the eighth round (86th overall) in the 1976 WHA Amatuer Draft...signed with the U.S. National Team after his senior year at BGSU...helped the U.S. Olympic Team to a gold medal in 1980 and then assisted the Islanders to their first of four Stanley Cup championships (1980-83) and five appearances in the finals (1980-84)...is the first player in NHL history to win a Stanley Cup Championship and an Inter-national gold medal in the same year...named to New Yorks All-Islander Team on defense in the early 1990s...served as co-coach of the Kansas City Blades/IHL (1990-91) and assistant coach of the Flint Spirits (IHL) in 1989-90...was an assistant coach with the Islanders during the 1991-92 season before being named as the Director of Pro Scouting for the team in 1993, a position he still serves today...he was inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995...he was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1996, an honor given to someone for their contribution to hockey in the United States. International Career Notes: Was one of two BGSU Falcons on the Miracle on Ice U.S. International Hockey team for the 1980 Olympics (Mark Wells)...in 63 games during that stretch, he scored five goals and 20 assists (25 points) while serving 12 PIM...also returned to play for Team USA in the 1981 Canada Cup tournament, which the team placed fourth and was eliminated in the semi-final round.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIM New York Islanders (1980) 18 0 3 3 4 20 1 2 3 12New York Islanders (1980-81) 80 2 11 13 20 18 3 4 7 8New York Islanders (1981-82) 75 1 18 19 56 19 0 4 4 8New York Islanders (1982-83) 79 5 11 16 44 19 5 7 12 18New York Islanders (1983-84) 63 3 11 14 45 20 1 2 3 20New York Islanders (1984-85) 15 1 7 8 14 10 0 0 0 17New York Islanders (1985-86) 69 0 12 12 22 2 0 0 0 4New York Islanders (1986-87) 64 3 8 11 32 13 1 3 4 2New York Islanders (1987-88) 53 1 4 5 40 6 0 0 0 8New York Islanders (1988-89) 34 1 3 4 32 - - - - - NHL Totals (10 seasons) 550 17 88 105 309 127 11 22 33 97

Qubec Nordiques (1987-88). Career Notes: Selected by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1986 Supplemental Draft...also played a full season for both the Fredericton Express/AHL (1987-88) and Fort Wayne Komets/IHL (1988-89).

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIM Qubec Nordiques (1987-88) 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - - NHL Totals (1 seasons) 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - -

Detroit Red Wings (1990-92), Los Angeles Kings (1993), Hartford Whalers (1993-94), Boston Bruins (1994-96). Career Notes: Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the ninth round (169th overall) of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft...played for the Adirondack Red Wings/AHL (1989-93) after finishing his senior year at BGSU...also played for the Providence Bruins/AHL (1994-96), Portland Pirates/AHL (1996-97) and Chicago Wolves/IHL (1997-98)...led Wolves to 1998 Turner Cup Championship...traded by the Red Wings to the L.A. Kings on Jan. 28, 1993....traded from the Kings to the Whalers on Nov. 3, 1993...served as an assistant coach for Adirondack (1998-99)...was named head coach of Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL) in August 1999...selected as head coach for the AHLs Springfield Falcons for the 2000-01 season where he stayed for two seasons...was named the head coach for the Adirondack IceHawks for the 2003-04 season before the team was renamed the Frostbite, where he coached for a season and a half...passed away prematurely on Jan. 13, 2006.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMDetroit Red Wings (1990-93) 14 1 0 1 107 7 0 0 0 32Los Angeles Kings (1992-94) 23 0 1 1 87 1 0 0 0 0Hartford Whalers (1993-94) 51 2 3 5 246 - - - - -Boston Bruins (1994-96) 33 0 1 1 16 5 0 1 1 18NHL Totals (6 seasons) 121 3 5 8 456 13 0 1 1 50

Anaheim Mighty Ducks (1995-98), Pittsburgh Penguins (1998), New York Rangers (1998-99), Los Angeles Kings (1999), Boston Bruins (1999), Columbus Blue Jackets (2001-03), Vancouver Canucks (2004-05). Career Notes: Was drafted in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouer Canucks with the 511st overall pick (third round)...also played for the Greensboro Monarchs/ECHL (1994-95), Knoxville Cherokees/ECHL (1994-95), San Diego Gulls/IHL (1994-95), Baltimore Bandits/AHL (1995-97) Houston Aeros/IHL (1998), Providence Bruins/AHL (1999-00), Manitoba Moose/IHL (1999-01, 03-04), Syracuse Crunch (2001-02, 03-04) and the Frankfurt Lions of the German Hockey League/DEL ...scored 18-21--39 with 85 PIM in 82 games for the Moose in 2000-01...had his best statistical year of his career with the Crunch in 2001-02 (23-26--49).

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMAnaheim Mighty Ducks (1995-98) 108 12 23 35 56 9 0 2 2 4Pittsburgh Penguins (1998) 7 1 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 4New York Rangers (1998-99) 14 0 3 3 4 - - - - -Los Angeles Kings (1999) 13 0 1 1 4 - - - - -Boston Bruins (1999) 11 0 1 1 13 - - - - -Columbus Blue Jackets (2001-03) 104 10 7 17 76 - - - - -Vancouver Canucks 3 0 1 1 4 - - - - -NHL Totals (9 seasons) 260 23 36 59 159 14 0 2 2 8

Florida Panthers (1998-99, 2000-01). Career Notes: Was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft 25th overall (first round)...left BGSU after freshman year...played for the Hull Olympiques/QMJHL (1997-98), Beast of New Haven/AHL (1998-99), and Louisville/AHL (1999-01)...the 2001-02 and 2006-07 season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and played for Rochester (AHL) in 2002-03 and Houston (AHL) in 2006-07...spent parts of the last eight seasons of his career playing in Germany for the DEG Metro Stars, Frankfurt Lions and the Hamburg Freezers...had a career year with the Lions in 2003-04 chipping in 21 goals and 22 assists (43 points) in 42 regular season games and six points (1g, 5a) in 15 games during the postseason that year...spent last year (2009-10) with the Hamburg Freezers of the DEL and posted a 9-23--32 line.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMFlorida Panthers (1998-99, 2000-01) 32 1 1 2 10 - - - - - NHL Totals (2 seasons) 32 1 1 2 10 - - - - -

Los Angeles Kings (1993-94). NHL Career Totals (Playoffs): Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft in the fourth round (79th overall)...draft pick rights traded from Buffalo to L.A. Kings on Oct. 4, 1989...left BGSU early into his sopho-more season...played for the Belleville Bulls/OHL (1991-92), Detroit Compuware Ambassadors/OHL (1991-92), Muskegon Fury/COL (1992-93) and Phoenix Roadrunners/IHL (1992-96).

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMLos Angeles Kings (1993-94) 12 1 0 1 20 - - - - - NHL Totals (3 seasons) 12 1 0 1 20 - - - - -

Edmonton Oilers (1998-99), St. Louis Blues (1999-01), Atlanta Thrashers (2001-02), Phoenix Coyotes (2004-05). Career Notes: 5 seasons, 183 games, 11-35--46, 181 PIM. Also played for the Raleigh IceCaps/ ECHL (1994-95), Tallahassee Tiger Sharks/ECHL (1994-96), Albany River Rats/AHL (1994-95), Jacksonville Lizard Kings/ECHL (1995-96), Chicago Wolves/IHL (1995-97), San Antonio Dragons/IHL (1997-98), Fort Wayne Komets/IHL (1998), Hamilton Bulldogs/AHL (1998-99), Worcester Sharks/AHL (2000-01), Cincinnati RailRaiders/AHL (2002-03, 2003-04), Sprigfield Falcons/AHL (2003-04) and Houston Aeros/AHL (2004-05)...finished his career playing two years in Germany. COACHING CAREER: Named BGSU assistant coach on July 19th, 2007 under Scott Paluch...joined former teammate Dan Bylsma as an assitant coach with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) in 2008-09...took over as head coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton mid-way through the season when Bylsma was promoted to coach the Pittsbugh Penguins/NHL and led the team to a 14-9-2-1 record and second round playoff birth...spent one full season as head coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton leading the team to a 41-34-0-5 mark...is now serving as an assistant coach to Bylsma with the Pittsbugh Penguins.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMEdmonton Oilers (1998-99) 17 2 3 5 20 - - - - -St. Louis Blues (1999-01) 94 6 25 31 59 5 0 1 1 0Atlanta Thrashers (2001-02) 65 3 5 8 82 - - - - -Phoenix Coyotes (2004-05) 7 0 2 2 4 - - - - - NHL Totals (5 seasons) 183 11 35 46 181 5 0 1 1 0

Anaheim Ducks (2009-SA). Career Notes: Signed a two-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks after his sophomore season at BGSU... performed well in preseason drills, but was reassigned to the Ducks AHL affiliate, San Antonio...began his professional career with the Bakersfield Condors/ECHL (18 GP, 17-22--39) before being advanced to the Manitoba Moose/AHL (13 GP, 5-7--12)...was promoted to the Ducks when Teemu Selanne was injured was his first of two stints with Anaheim that season...debuted on Dec. 4, 2009 against the Minnesota Wild...scored his first professional goal on Dec. 8, 2009 vs. Dallas where he scored two on the night.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMAnaheim Mighty Ducks (2009-11) 88 13 19 32 20 1 0 0 0 2NHL Totals (1 seasons) 88 13 19 32 20 1 0 0 0 2

BGSU Career (1975-79): Played in 154 games, scoring 77-154-231 and 45-93 PIM, 18 PP, 3 SH, 11 game winners seventh all-time in BGSU scoring history, 14th in goals and second in assists. Career Notes: Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 13th round (176th overall) in the 1977 NHL Amatuer Draft...joined the Nova Scotia Voyageuers/AHL and the Flint Generals/IHL after competing in the 1980 Olympics...played for the New Haven Nighthawks (1980-81), having his most productive year as a profes-sional (14-89--43, 67 GP)...split time with the Fort Wayne Komets/IHL and the Oklahoma City Stars/CHL in 1981-82...finished his career with the Flint Generals/IHL in 1981-82...never played in a professional game. International Career Notes: Was part of the 1980 Miracle on Ice Team with teammate Ken Morrow...played in 29 international competitions posting a line of 9-7--16.

Boston Bruins (2005-08), Columbus Blue Jackets (2008-SA). Career Notes: Played 199 games for the Providence Bruins/AHL the past three seasonscalled up to Boston on one occasion, making his NHL debut on Jan. 9, 2007 at Ottawa... signed a two-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets in July 2009 before being reassigned to the Syracuse Crush (2008-09) where he played in19 games, with a line of 5-6--11.

Regular Season Mins. GA EN SO GAA W L T Svs. Pct. Boston Bruins (2005-06) 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 NHL Totals (1 season) 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0

Boston Bruins (2005-08). Career Notes: Called up to Boston on four occasionsmade NHL debut Jan. 7, 2006 against Tampa Bay allowing no goals in one minute of relief...posted sub-2.40 GAA and 15 or more wins in two of his three seasons with Providence...had a combined record of 46-21-5 with Providence...shared time with the Gazovik Tyumen (Russia) and the Vienna Capitals (Austria) in 2008-09, playing in 13 total games, including one playoff appearance with Vienna...averaged saving 92.5 percent of all shots taken against him between those two teams.

HOBEY BAKER FINALIST

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMBoston Bruins (2006-2007) 1 0 0 0 4 - - - - - NHL Totals (3 seasons) 1 0 0 0 4 - - - - -

New Jersey Devils (1988-90), Detroit Red Wings (1990-93), Winnipeg Jets (1993-94), Chicago Blackhawks (1993-95), Tampa Bay Lightning (1995-99). Career Notes: Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the fourth round (74th overall) of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft...signed with the Canadian National Team following junior year at BGSU...in five games with Team Canada he scored one goal and registered four penalty minutes...has also played for the Utica Devils/ AHL (1988-90) and Cleveland Lumberjacks/IHL (1998-99)...won the John B. Sollenberger Trophy (AHLs top scorer) in 1990...received the Les Cunningham Plaque as the AHLs MVP and was a First-Team AHL honoree in 1990...recipient of the Alka-Seltzer Plus Award in 1992 for possessing the NHLs high plus/minus rating...that year was also his most successful, registering 35 goals and 40 assists (75 points) on the campaign...played with the Cleveland Lumberjacks/IHL in 1998-99...played the 1999-2000 season with Rapperswil before retiring.

Regular Season | Playoffs GP G A Pts. PIM | GP G A Pts. PIMNew Jersey Devils (1988-90) 21 5 9 14 6 - - - - -Detroit Red Wings (1990-93) 210 84 86 170 113 19 4 3 7 12Winnipeg Jets (1993-94) 60 9 18 27 18 - - - - -Chicago Blawkhawks (1993-95) 26 9 8 17 14 6 0 0 0 8Tampa Bay Lightning (1995-99) 215 42 66 108 66 5 0 0 0 0NHL Totals (11 seasons) 532 149 187 336 217 30 4 3 7 20

Chris Bergeron Head Coach Second Season Miami, 93In just one short year the effects of Chris Bergerons presence have been felt across Falcon Hockey and the Bowling Green community. He became the Falcons seventh head coach in program history on April 12, 2010, after Bowling Green State University Athletic Director Greg Christopher announced that Bergeron would take over the reins of BGSU Falcon hockey.

The message Bergeron provided his team and the community has been that to be truly successful you must do well in three areas: on the ice, in the community and most importantly in the classroom. The 2010-11 team answered the call in all three phases, providing an immediate impact by participating in multiple community service projects, improv-ing the teams overall grade point average and doubling last seasons win total in just his first season at the helm. The

team capped off the season in dramatic fashion, providing a thrilling finish to the 2010-11 campaign while establishing the foundation for successes to come.

The Falcons saw most of their improvement in Bergerons first season on the defensive side of the puck. Bowling Green lowered its goals-allowed per game by 0.8 and improved its penalty kill percentage by 6.7 percent from 2009-10 to 2010-11. Bergerons influence helped drop the Falcons total number of penalties and penalty minutes (PIM) considerably, leading to fewer power play chances for their opponents.

In his first postseason action leading the Orange and Brown, Bergeron led the Falcons to a feat that no other Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) team had ever accomplished in the conferences 40-year history. As the lowest seeded team in the tournament, the Falcons upset the number five seeded Northern Michigan Wildcats in Marquette, Mich. during the first round of the 2010-11 CCHA Tournament. The Falcons fell to NMU in game one but collected steam and willed themselves to back-to-back wins in games two and three. They capped off the set with a double overtime victory in the finale after freshman Bryce Williamson scored less than a minute into the second overtime session to clinch the series and send BGSU to its first second-round playoff series since 2007. Prior to that series, no CCHA team had ever won a playoff series as the lowest seeded team in the conference tournament.

Well-known as an outstanding recruiter, Bergeron helped rebuild the Miami RedHawk program and sustained success from 2000-2010. In his time in Oxford, Ohio, his teams collected a cumulative record of 226-139-37 overall and a conference record of 161-83-28. Over the last ten seasons, Bergeron helped guide the RedHawks to six NCAA Tournament appearances, consecutive Frozen Four showings in 2008-09 and 2009-10, two first places finishes in the CCHA and six seasons with 20 or more overall wins. In 2009-10, the RedHawks finished 29-8-7 (21-2-5-2) and spent all but three weeks as the No. 1 team in the country ranked by the USCHO.com Coaches Poll. During the regular season, the RedHawks mounted a 23-game unbeaten streak in confer-ence play.

Under his guidance, Bergeron saw nine Miami forwards earn All-CCHA honors including three two seasons ago. He also saw goaltender Cody Reichard named to the All-America West Second Team while also obtaining CCHA Player of the Year honors. In six of his last seven years at Miami, Bergeron saw at least one student-athlete named to the All-American team and eight times had a player named to an All-American Team. Since 2001 and prior to the 2009-10 season, 19 RedHawks have been drafted by a NHL team and 34 have played professionally.

He was part of a staff that was honored with the CCHA Coach of the Year award four times (2000-01, 2003-04, 2005-06 and 2009-10) and the AHCA National Coaching Staff of the Year award in 2005-06.

Bergeron played at Miami from 1989-93 and was a two-year team captain, leading the team to its first CCHA Championship in program history as a senior. During that season, Bergeron scored a team-high 61 points on 21 goals and 40 assists. Along with his offensive achievements that year, the four-year letterwinner was named the CCHAs Best Defensive Forward as well as Miamis Most Outstanding Senior.

He then spent seven years playing professionally before returning to Miami as an as-sistant coach. During that time, he played with the Adirondack Red Wings (AHL), the Birmingham Bulls (ECHL), the Toledo Storm (ECHL), the Cincinnati Cyclones (IHL) and the Columbus Cottonmouths (CHL), being named a league all-star four times. He also has coaching experience at the professional level, having served as a player/assistant coach with the Port Huron Bordercats of the United Hockey League for two seasons.

Bergeron graduated from Miami in 1993, earning a bachelors degree in education. He and his wife, Janis, now reside in Bowling Green with their two sons, Logan, 10, and Connor, seven.

Pictured above is the Bergeron family including (from left to right) Connor, Chris, Janis and Logan.

BERGERON AS A COACH InhissixthseasonwiththeRedHawks,BergeronsawhisteamrisetoNo.1inthreedifferentnationalpolls,thefirstMiamiteamtoachieveaNo.1rankinginschoolhistory.TheteamwasnamedtopsinthecountryonJan.30,2006afteraweekendsweepofFerrisState.

Namedtothe2005-06AHCANationalCoachingStaffoftheYear.

SawthreeMiamiforwardsreceiveAll-CCHArecogni-tionafterthe2009-10season.

MiamiforwardTommyWingelssignedaprofessionalcontractwiththeSanJoseSharksinJune2010,mark-ingthe35thplayerBergeronhasseengoontoplayprohockey.

Teamshaveheldopponentstofewerthan90goalsinlastthreeyearswithMiami,includinganunprecen-dented66goalsallowedin2007-08.Inthemeantime,histeamshavescored427goalsoverthelastthreeyears(142.2goals/year).

LastthreeyearswithMiamiproducedapartintwoCCHAChampionshipsandtwoconsecutiveFrozenFourappearances(2008-09,2009-10),includingNationalRunner-Uphonorsin2008-09.

DoubledBowlingGreenStateUniversityswintotalinfirstseasonasheadcoach.

DefeatedNorthernMichiganUniversityinthefirstroundoftheCCHATournamentasthe11thseed.Be-camethefirstschoolinCCHAhistorytodefeatahigherseeedinathreegameseries.

BERGERON AS A PLAYER WasafouryearletterwinneratMiamiUniversityfrom

1989-93. Asawingerunderthen-headcoachGeorge

Gwozdecky,hebecameoneofonly41playersinprogramhistorytojointhe100-PointClubwith120pointsinhisplayingcareer.

CaptainedtheRedHawksduringthe1992-93seasonandwasanalternatecaptainin1991-92.

Achievedacareerstatisticallineof48goalsand72assistsfor120pointsin143careergames.

NamedtheSteveCadyMostImprovedPlayerafterthe1990-91season.

WasaTerryFlaniganAwardHonorableMentionrecepientin1993.

PlayedfortheAdirondackRedWings(AHL)afterhisgraduationfromMiamiin1993andrecordedsixgoalsandfiveassists(11points)in41games.

Hadback-to-back20+goalseasonswiththeBirming-hamBulls(ECHL)in1994-95and1995-96.

PostedacareeryearwiththeColumbusCotton-mouths(CHL)in1997-98witha119-pointseason(65-54--119)in65gamesanda6-5--11linein12post-seasongamesthatyear.

ToledoStorm(ECHL)..................... 1993-94,1995-96,1996-97

AdirondackRedWings(AHL).......................1994-95,1995-96

CincinnatiCyclones(IHL).............. 1994-95,1996-97,1997-99

CarolinaMonarchs(AHL).............................................1995-96

LasVegasThunder(IHL)...............................................1996-97

ColumbusCottonmouths(CHL)...................................1997-98

PortHuronBorderCats(UHL)..................1998-99,1999-2000

Ty Eigner Assistant CoachSecond Season Bowling Green, 93

Ty Eigner begins his second season as an assistant coach for his alma mater, Bowling Green State University. The 1993 graduate accumulated 14 years of coaching as well as administrative experience prior to being named to the Falcons staff in May 2008. He also played three years at the professional level.

In his first season with the Falcons, Eigner was integral in the team doubling its win total from a season ago. With his experience as a forward from his playing days at BGSU, he helped develop the large class of freshmen forwards including Brett

Mohler and highly touted Camden Wojtala.Eigner came to Bowling Green after a two-year stint as the associate coach for the boys hockey program at Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota. While there, Eigner helped lead the Eagles to the Minnesota AA state championship, and was named State AA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2009.While at Bowling Green, Eigner served as captain during the 1992-93 season and was a member of the last two NCAA tournament teams at BGSU.

Upon his graduation in 1993, the former Falcon captain spent three seasons playing for teams in the CHL as well as the ECHL and was invited to the San Jose Sharks training camp in 1994.

After ending his playing career, Eigner returned to his native Minnesota to work in various capacities for youth hockey all throughout the state.

Between 1996 and 2008, Eigner led two Minnesota high school hockey programs, receiving recognition as an outstand-ing head coach at both stops. Between 1996 and 1999 he headed the Rosemount High School (Rosemount, Minn.) hockey program and was named the Section 5AA Coach of the Year after the 1997-98 season. In 1999, Eigner moved on to coach Brainerd High School (Brainerd, Minn.). After the 2005-06 season he was named the Section 7AA Coach of the Year in his final season with the Warriors. He was also awarded the Dave Peterson Award by the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association after the 2008 season.

From 1999 to 2008, Eigner has served as a full-time instructor for Minnesota Hockey Camps as well as the hockey direc-tor for the Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association. He also coached and evaluated within USA Hockey 15 & 17 National camps, a position held since 2005.

Over his 14 year coaching career, Eigner has seen 30 of his players go on to play collegiate or junior hockey, and two of his former players have gone on to play in the NHL. In 2009, he coached Eden Prairies Nick Leddy, who was selected 16th overall in the 2009 NHL Amateur Draft by the Minnesota Wild. Leddy split time between Rockford (AHL) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), scoring seven points while with the Hawks. Another of Eigners former players, Carl Sneep, helped Boston College to a national title and signed a professional contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his first season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Sneep collected 17 points and scored four goals.

Eigners playing career at Bowling Green spanned 123 games where he had a line of four goals, nine assists and 13 points. He played under Fal-con coaching legend Jerry York, and as captain in 1992-1993 the Apple Valley, Minn. native led the team to an 11-game turnaround as well as a five game improvement in CCHA play from the year before.

Eigner and his wife, Erika, have three children Peter (9), Ellie (7) and Kate (5).

Barry Schutte Assistant CoachSecond Season Miami, 98Barry Schutte enters his second season as an assistant coach for the Bowling Green State University Falcon hockey program joining Head Coach Chris Bergeron from Miami University. He brings a wealth of coaching experience at many levels throughout hockey.

Schutte and fellow assistant coach Ty Eigner have helped lay the foundation to regain the dominance Bowling Green Hockey is well-

known for. Named one of Head Coach Chris Bergerons assistants in May 2010, Schutte brings a wealth of hockey knowledge from a player, coach and administrative level that is proving invaluable to the Falcons coaching staff.

While at Miami, Schutte served as the Director of Goggin Ice Arena, and was responsible for the entire oversight of the facility. His time at Goggin spanned nine seasons (1999-2003, 2005-2010), and Schutte was a large reason why Goggin is one of the best facilities in collegiate hockey. Schutte also served as the Senior Director of Recreational Auxiliaries for the university in 2007.

Schutte received his bachelors degree in physical education from Miami in 1997. Beginning in 1999, he spent the next four years working at Miami in various capacities including physical education instructor and manager/head coach for the Miami University club hockey program. He guided the team to its first ever National Championship in the 1999-2000 season.

After a two-year stint leading the club team, Schutte climbed the ladder assuming the role of vol-unteer assistant coach for the varsity hockey team from 2001-2003.

In 2003, Schutte left Miami for the first time in his professional career and served as the associ-ate head coach and general manager for the Chicago Steel of the USHL (United States Hockey League).

Schutte returned to Oxford in 2005 to become the director of Goggin Ice Arena. After his return to Miami, the RedHawks compiled a 135-52-21 overall record, five consecutive NCAA Tourna-ment appearances, two regular-season CCHA championships and advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four each of his last two seasons.

Bergeron knows the kind of work ethic, com-mitment and experience Schutte brings to this position. Barry is a great example and leader for our players. His experience in the CCHA and USHL make him a great addition to our staff, said Bergeron.

The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and his wife, Carey, now reside in Bowling Green, Ohio, with their two sons Brady (4) and Colin (2), and daughter Hallie (6).

Shane Connelly Director of Hockey Operations First Season Wisconsin, 09

Dan Fischer Athletic Trainer Second Season Bowling Green, 09Dan Fischer was named an Assistant Athletic Trainer on July 1, 2010, working primarily with the mens ice hockey program. He received his master degree in sport administration from Bowling Green in May of 2009.

Fischer was a graduate assistant in the BGSU sports medicine depart-ment from 2007-09, supervising the athletic training for the mens

soccer and softball programs, assisting with football.

After graduating from Bowling Green, Fischer was named an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Aus-tin Peay State University in September of 2009, where he supervised the volleyball and softball programs. He received his bachelors degree in sports medicine/athletic training from Missouri State University in May of 2007.

He is originally from St. Louis, Missouri.

Shane Connelly joins the Falcons for his first season as the Director of Hockey Operations. Connelly brings a wealth of hockey knowl-edge and experience to BGSU after playing stints at the junior, col-legiate, and professional level.

Prior to college, the former goaltender played junior hockey for two seasons with the Chicago Steel (USHL) where he posted a record of 34-30-4 in 74 ap-pearances. Connelly played four seasons of collegiate hockey at the University of Wisconsin (WCHA) from 2005 to 2009. His career goals-against average (2.39), save percentage (.913), and shutout total (eight) each rank top five in Badgers history. Recording 19 of his 41 career victories as a senior in 2008-09, Connelly also won three games as a freshman backup during Wisconsins run to the NCAA Championship in 2005-06.

After graduating from Wisconsin in 2009 with a degree in Communications, Connelly joined the ECHL as a member of the Johnstown Chiefs. Over parts of two seasons in the ECHL, Connelly split time between the Johnstown Chiefs, South Carolina Stingrays, Elmira Jackals, Trenton Devils, and Utah Grizzlies. In 74 ECHL appearances, Connelly compiled a record of 25-30-11 including five shutouts, with a 3.14 goals-against average and 0.900 save percentage.

The Cheltenham, Pennsylvania native now currently resides in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Scott Jess Equipment Manager16th Season Miami, 89

Kenny Goodrich is in his second year as an assistant strength coach at Bowling Green.

Prior to coming to Bowling Green, Goodrich had been a graduate assistant strength coach at Michigan State University from 2007-09 and as a volunteer assistant from 2005-07. Originally from Decatur,

Mich., Goodrich earned his masters in Kinesiology / Sports Administration from Michigan State in 2009 and is certified under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Associa-tion.

He and his wife, Amy, currently reside in Bowling Green, Ohio with thier daughter Cami.

Kenneth Goodrich Strength and Conditioning Second Season Michigan State 09

Scott Jess is in his 16th season handing out equipment, sharpening skates and managing the ice arena equipment room for the Falcons.

A popular member of the Falcon hockey entourage, Scooter is also the head equipment specialist for the BGSU baseball, tennis, golf and swimming programs.

Jess, a native of Clyde, Ohio, came to BGSU after serving six seasons as head equipment man-ager/trainer in the East Coast Hockey League. He spent three seasons with the Raleigh Ice Caps (1992-95) following stints with the Richmond Renegades (1990-92) and the Virginia Lancers (1989-90). A 1982 graduate of Clyde High School, he was the recipient of Richmonds Out-standing Service Award in 1991-92.

Jess, 44, received his undergraduate degree in sports management from Miami University in 1989 after transferring from Indiana State University. He also earned a minor in sports medi-cine from MU. While in Oxford, Jess served as student equipment manager for the Redskins hockey team in 1988-89.

He is a member of the American Equipment Managers Association and the National Hockey League Equipment Managers Association. Jess is married to the former Sandy Lorenzen.

David Martinson

Volunteer Assistant Coach

First Season Gustavus Adolphus, 10David Martinson is in his first year serving as a volunteer coach for the Falcons.

Martinson comes to BGSU from Gustavus Adolphus College, where he was named the AHCA Mens Ice Hockey College Player of the Year (Sid Watson Award) in 2010.

The St. Louis Park, Minnesota native posted 130 points in 85 career games played at Gustavus Adolphus College. Martinson currently resides in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Everett Fitzhugh

Radio Play-by-Play Announcer

Third Season Bowling Green, 10

Everett Fitzhugh returns for his third season as play-by-play com-mentator for Bowling Green Hockey.

Fitzhugh is no stranger to the Falcon hockey program. Through his work with the Bowling Green Radio Sports Organization (BGRSO), he has done color commentary in over 20 hockey games for the Brown and Orange and has attended the previous two CCHA media days as a representative for the BGRSO before joining as the full-time play-by-play broad-caster.

Going into his sixth year with the BGRSO, Fitzhugh has also taken part in BGSU mens and womens basketball and baseball broadcasts as both a play-by-play and color analyst. He also was an intern with the Lake Erie Monarchs of the Great Lakes Summer Colle-giate League where he served as a color analyst in 2008-09.

Fitzhugh graduated from BGSU in the spring of 2010 with a degree in telecommunica-tions.

Dr. Jeffrey NoftzDr. Jeffrey Noftz is the head team physi-cian for the BGSU program. He is currently an assistant professor in both the Physician Assistant Program and the Physical Therapy Program at BGSU. He was assistant profes-sor in Orthopaedics and Family Practice prior to accepting a position at The Bowling Green Clinic, specializing in non-operative muscu-loskeletal pathology and family practice.

Dr. richarD BarkerDr. Richard Barker, a Bowling Green na-tive, is the head team orthopaedic surgeon. He completed his undergraduate degree at BGSU in 1969, and completed his medical degree, as well as postgraduate orthopaedic residency training, at the University of Cin-cinnati College of Medicine.

Dr. carlos GomezCarlos E. Gomez, M.D., specializes ingeneral orthopaedics, sports medicine and totaljoint replacements. He received his medicaldegree from El Bosque University Medical School in Bogota, Columbia where he also completed his residency. Dr. Gomez completed his fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at the University of Toledo.

Dr. cathy caNterDr. Cathy Canter completed her undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of Alabama, where she was a scholarship athlete in track and cross country. Dr. Cantor received her medi-cal degree at the University of South Alabama (1997-2001). She completed an internal medicine residency at The Ohio State University and a pedi-atrics residency at Columbus Childrens Hospital (2001-2005).

ASSOCIATESDr. John Archer (Optometry)Dr. Beau Bortel (Podiatry)

Dr. Mile Brujic (Optometry)Dr. Brent DeVries (Cardiology)Dr. George Hebecka (Dentistry)

Dr. Jeffrey Levin (Dentistry)Dr. Lyle Nowicki (Optometry)Dr. James Phipps (Dentistry)

Dr. Dave Shilling (Optometry)Dr. Tom Snyder (Chiropractic)

Dr. Todd Stoner (Dentist)

CONSULTANTSDr. Michael Bielefeld (General Surgery)

Dr. James Bingle (Cardiology) Dr. Zhanna Brant (BGSU Student Health Center)

Dr. Glenn Egelman (BGSU Student Health Center)Dr. Merrill Gladden (Orthopedics - Hand/Wrist specialist)

Dr. Douglas Hess (General Surgery)Mark Krautheim (Counseling, Psychology)

Dr. Lisa Merrell (Family Practice)Dr. Robert Neville (Ophthalmology)

Dr. Patrick OShea (Chiropractic)Dr. Jay L. Smith (Pain Management)Dr. Christina Tam (Ophthalmology)Dr. Robert Tam (Ophthalmology)

Dr. raNDy trimpey Dr. Randy Trimpey has been a team physi-cian for the past several years for BGSU. Prior to working with Falcon athletics, Dr. Trimpey trained in sports medicine at Sports Care in Toledo, where he worked with the University of Toledo athletics, Storm hockey and Bedford High School sports.

Dr. tom WoJciechoWskiA fixture around the Falcon athletic program for many years is team physician Dr. Tom Wojciechowski. Doc Wojo, as he is known around the program, received a B.S. in Phar-macy from the University of Toledo in 1967, and his M.D. from Wayne State University. He did his residency from 1975-78 at Toledo Hospital before entering into private practice in Bowling Green. Dr. Wojciechowski re-ceived his American Board of Family Practice Board Certification in 1979.

What have you done this off-season to prepare for the year that you maybe didnt do last year?

CB: I hope weve done everything a little bit differ-ently, with the exception of the message. That message isnt going to change from April 12 of 2010 when we took over this thing to as long as were here. The message and the brand of what we want

to be as a program. We havent tweaked anything overly specific, were still getting after it in the weight room and conditioning hard, thats what September is for. You need to prepare yourself for October, but you need to prep yourself for April as well, and that hasnt changed. Kenny Goodrich and the strength and conditioning staff are great and have done a great job again. The first week of school was primarily meetings and necessary things. But obviously we have made some changes learning from last year. This year has the same type of feel and look to it but we have had some minor changes along the way. From the side of wanting to build relationships and trust which is what this program is founded on, none of that has changed, were in the process of doing that everyday.

Are you happy with the direction of the program and the changes that have been made (renova-tions, incoming class, new staff, etc)?

CB: Im extremely happy with the renovations and the upgrades to the building. Im also extremely happy with the staff. I feel our staff is complete. We

made some good mental notes last year and we feel last years staff was great, but we feel like this years group is bigger with numbers and in the way of opportunity. Weve got great people at all levels yet again. Im also happy with the freshmen to this point. They have been working hard and they are getting a sense for what it means to be a Falcon with this program. I think like everything else, those guys are a work in progress. We are really happy with the returning guys and their summers. We had good summers across the board and to me thats based on one thing. expectations. The guys that are returning to this team expect to do much bet-ter than what we did last year. They knew that the one thing they could con-trol going into the summer was their execution and work ethic in the weight room and on the track. Those things will pay off, how quickly and in what way they will pay off, well have to wait and see. So to this point I think were happy, but that doesnt mean much at this point.

Coach Eigner and Coach Bergeron

Junior Goalie Andrew Hammond

KEY LOSSES

DAVIDSOLWAY,F(5-11-16)

JORDANSAMUELS-THOMAS,F(9-12-21)

NICKENO,G(4-10-1,3.11gaa,.885savepct.)

ANDREWKRELOVE,D(2-3-5)

What do you expect from the incoming class as a group and individually?

CB: We addressed two big needs with winning men-tality and size. You can just see physically they are a bigger bunch.

Wyatt GalleyHes a scholarship goaltender that were looking to contribute. Hes playing behind somebody in An-drew (Hammond) who is proven. I think its fair to say Andrew is our number one goaltender going into the season. But, Wyatt is hungry and were looking forward to seeing how he develops here in the next little bit.

Connor KuceraConner is a big boy who has been a captain at every level he has played. Its pretty obvious why he was brought here. He has a chance to do whatever he wants to do in hockey. Thats the best way I can put it. We expect him to play hockey at a high level not only here but beyond. I think hes somebody that is built around leaving this program better than where he found it.

Michael SullivanMike is somebody who probably has the biggest dis-tance to travel in terms of a new setting. I dont mean literally, I mean the league he played in last year and what he had to do at that level and taking that to this

level. Hes one of those kids who just cant wait to get going and expectations are very high for him on our end as well.

Marcus PerrierHes a big boy as well. Marcus has been de-scribed as one of those guys whos an out-standing team-mate. Were just scratching the surface for where his ceil-ing is. I think the sky is the limit for him. Hes going to transform everything about himself into a Division I hockey player, a Division I athlete, and a Divi-sion I student. Were looking forward to seeing that and hes hungry to do so.

Dan DeSalvoDan is somebody we added late. He gets away from the size a little bit but hes been offensive his whole life. Obviously we were challenged offen-sively last year and were looking for him to con-tribute not only at even strength, but we want him to make our power play better too.

Adam Berkle/Ted Pletsch/Ryan CarpenterAdam is a big power forward. You cant teach 6-3. Hes a guy that can skate at that size and were looking forward to seeing where that takes him. We see a lot of similarities with all of these kids like Pletsch and Carpenter in the mix. Its going to be interesting seeing how far they want to go. Its going to come down to how bad they want to be a contributor not only at this level, but also develop-

Sophomore Forward Brett Mohler

KEY RETURNERS

ANDREWHAMMOND,G,JR(6-17-3,2.76,.915)

BRETTMOHLER,F,SO(7-10-17)

CAMWOJTALA,F,SO(5-11-16)

MARCRODRIGUEZ,F,JR(6-9-15)

ing a chance play at the next level. You cant teach how big they are, you cant teach how they ap-proach every day. Ted is a guy who doesnt put up wow numbers but he is 6-3 and he does get around the ice pretty well and we feel that hes going to be a good piece to this puzzle. Carpenter was our second recruit of all time. That obviously holds a soft spot in my heart. Hes a great kid and has been a captain at every level hes ever played. Like these other guys the sky is the limit. We expect him to be right in the middle of everything this year. The quicker these guys can grow up physically and emotionally the better, so they can make that impact now.

What is your biggest concern going into the year?

CB:Our lack of experience and youth. Were go-ing to have these guys in big time spots. We had young guys in big time spots last year too. Thats our biggest concern. Xs and Os we can teach like

everybody else. Well do the best we can to get our guys to under-stand how impor-tant the details of the game are. Our challenge is devel-oping a belief and a swagger. And I use that word very loosely. I think the best teams out there have a self confidence about

them and its one you have to earn

and develop. You cant just say I want you to be-lieve in what were doing. I think thats our biggest

challenge is getting that developed and getting that confidence and belief present in our program on a daily basis. This year we want to expect good things to happen versus waiting for bad things to happen. I dont care what situation you are talking about. Im talking about across the board we want that to be the case.

What is the teams biggest strength going into the year?

CB: We work extremely hard. Even last year when we didnt have the best year as far as wins and losses we made an impact on people that we work extremely hard. I think these young guys take pride in it. Were developing an identity as a brand and a program. We want to have that on the ice as well. Were going to work hard in everything we do but when it comes to hockey specifically, were going to be a team thats hard to play against. Were going to focus on eve

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