2007-08 Media Guide - AIC Yellow Jackets

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2007-08 Media Guide - AIC Yellow Jackets
2007-08 Media Guide
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Mike Field
Senior
Defenseman
6-0
220
Carol Stream, Ill.
Springfield Junior Blues
2006-07: Played in all 34 games with
totals of 3 goals, 7 assists and 10
points...third on the team among
defensemen...notched a pair of assists
in a win over Canisius (12/9)...also
recorded two helpers in a setback at
Bentley (1/13)...had goals in back-toback wins over Army (1/30) and Bentley
(2/3). 2005-06: Appeared in 31 of 32 games on the blue line and
registered four goals and two assists for four points...had team's only
goal in a 1-1 tie with Divison I quarterfinalist Holy Cross (11/18)...had
a power play tally in a 7-5 win over Connecticut (2/10)...notched
goals in back-to-back games against Canisius (2/25) and Army
(3/3). 2004-05: Played in 29 of 31 games and totaled 4-3-7...
recorded first career goal at Brown (1/12)...tallied the game winning
goal against Sacred Heart (2/19)...registered a goal and an assist in a
4-4 tie with Connecticut in the home finale (3/1)...named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. Before AIC: Played for the Springfield Junior Blues in 2003-04...ranked tops on the team in defenseman
scoring with six goals and 25 assists...team finished in third place in
the North American Hockey League...2001 graduate of Glenbard
North H.S...named the hockey team's Most Valuable Player. Personal:
Born in Chicago, Illinois...son of Stephen and Diane Bolognino...
majoring in business...lists Doug Weight as his favorite athlete.
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Senior
Forward
5-10
180
Marquette, Mich.
Helena Bighorns
2006-07: Skated in all 34 contests ...
recorded first career point with an
assist at RIT (10/20)...tallied first career
goal against Sacred Heart (1/9).
2005-06: Played in seven games
before being sidelined by injuries.
2004-05: Appeared in four games
before being forced to the sidelines for
the season with an ankle injury...skated against Army, Holy Cross,
Mercyhurst and Air Force...selected to the Atlantic Hockey AllAcademic Team. Before AIC: Assistant captain for the Helena Bighorns (NAHL)...played in 39 games and totaled 36 points (13-2336)...2001 graduate of Pendleton H.S...lettered in hockey, soccer and
lacrosse. Personal: Born in Marquette, Michigan...son of George and
Cheryl Field...entrepreneurship major...has been a captain at every
level he has participated...lists Matthew Barnaby of the Dallas Stars
and Michael Peca of the Toronto Maple Leafs as his favorite athletes.
Player Profiles
Chris Bolognino
Coach Wright Says: “Mike maximizes his ability with great effort
and savvy play. He is one of the top penalty killers in the country.”
Coach Wright Says: “As our lone senior defenseman, Chris will
help anchor our defensive corps. He made some adjustments last
season that resulted in him becoming a more dependable
defenseman, so we anticipate a big year from Chris.”
Season
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
29
31
34
94
G
4
4
3
11
A
3
2
7
12
PTS
7
6
10
23
PP
0
2
2
4
SH
0
0
0
0
GW
PIM
1
27/54
0
12/35
0
23/46
1 62/135
Season
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
4
7
34
45
G
0
0
1
1
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A
0
0
3
3
PTS
0
0
4
4
PP
0
0
0
0
SH
0
0
0
0
GW
PIM
0
1/2
0
3/6
0
17/34
0
21/42
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Player Profiles
AIC Yellow Jackets
Greg Genovese
10 Brent Griffin
Senior
Forward
6-2
205
Hingham, Mass.
Pomfret School
2006-07: Finished fourth on the team
in assists (10) and tied for fifth in points
(14) while skating in all 34
contests...had a goal in a 4-2 win over
Mercyhurst (12/1)...notched two assists
against Connecticut (1/6)...tallied a goal
and an assist against Bentley (1/13).
2005-06: Played in 30 of 32 games and
finished with totals of 5-2-7...had goals in back-to-back games against
Sacred Heart (11/6-7)...tallied a goal in a win over Canisius (1/6).
2004-05: Notched eight assists and finished with 11 points in his first
season (3-8-11)...had a goal and an assist against Air Force
(12/10)...had a five-game point-scoring streak from February 5
(Canisius) to February 19 (Sacred Heart)...notched a pair of assists in
a game at Army (2/25). Before AIC: Prepped at Pomfret School (Conn.)
in 2003-04...averaged nearly two points per game, posting 28 goals
and 26 assists in 29 games for the Griffins...also All-League in football at Pomfret...2003 graduate of Hingham H.S...helped lead the
Harbormen to the 2002 state championship while being named tournament Most Valuable Player...Boston Globe All-Scholastic and Boston Herald Dream Team selection. Personal: Born in Hingham,
Massachusetts....son of Charlie and Diane Genovese...sports management major...lists former Boston Bruins' captain Joe Thornton and
Cam Neely as his favorite athletes...was a member of the AIC baseball team in 2005.
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Senior
Forward
6-0
185
Leyden, Mass.
Northfield Mount Herman
2006-07: Appeared in 12 games...
recorded an assist at Holy Cross (1/20).
2005-06: Skated in 14 games...
registered a goal at Bentley (1/13).
2004-05: Saw his playing time increase
as the season wore on...played 23
games on the blue line...tallied first
career goal in the regular-season finale
at Quinnipiac (3/1). Before AIC: 2004 graduate of Northfield Mount
Hermon School (Mass.)...played for former AIC assistant Jeff Matthews
in hockey and also lettered in lacrosse for the Hoggers...named team
MVP and totaled three goals and 10 assists in 24 games. Personal:
Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts...son of Mike Griffin and Bonnie
Weiss...majoring in criminal justice and psychology...uncles Doug
Weiss and Dave Weiss played hockey at Dartmouth and Union, respectively, and each played professionally...aspires to play in Europe
after graduation.
Coach Wright Says: “The quintessential team player, Brent is especially effective in one-on-one battles, and he is a bull along the
boards. His selfless commitment to the team is appreciated by everyone.”
Coach Wright Says: “We are counting on a big year from Greg. He
will center one of our top two lines. His work ethic is greatly improved and his on-ice vision is exemplary.”
Season
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
12
GP
29
30
34
93
G
3
5
4
12
A
8
2
10
20
PTS
11
7
14
32
PP
0
1
1
2
SH
0
0
0
0
GW
PIM
0
11/22
0
17/34
0
9/26
0
37/82
Season
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
23
14
12
49
G
1
1
0
2
aicyellowjackets.com
A
0
0
1
1
PTS
1
1
1
3
PP
0
0
0
0
SH
0
0
0
0
GW
0
0
0
0
PIM
7/14
2/12
0/0
9/26
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Denis Budai
Senior
Forward
6-0
180
Sarnia, Ont.
Petrolia Jets
2006-07: Missed seven games but still
ranked second on the club in scoring
with totals of 7 goals and 11 assists for
18 points...netted two goals against
Mercyhurst (12/2)...totaled a goal and
two assists, including the game-winner,
in a 4-2 win over Holy Cross (1/
19)...notched two assists in a 5-2 triumph over Bentley (2/3)...scored a goal in AIC's 2-1 Atlantic Hockey
tournament win over Canisius (3/3). 2005-06: Finished sixth on the
team in scoring (4-7-11) despite missing seven games with an
illness...notched a goal and an assist in the season opener against
Quinnipiac (10/21)...added a goal and an assist against Mercyhurst
(11/5)...recorded an empty net goal in a 4-2 win at Army in the season finale (3/4). 2004-05: Led all first-year players and finished tied
for second on the team in scoring with 15 points (4-11-15)...one of
three players to play in all 31 games...registered a goal in first collegiate game against Quinnipiac (10/15)...had a three-game point scoring streak in December (12/3-10)...notched a pair of assists in a win
over Sacred Heart (2/19)...registered a goal and an assist in a tie with
Army (2/26). Before AIC: Served as an assistant captain for the Petrolia
Jets (WOJHL)...totaled 26 goals and 24 assists in 47 games while helping to lead the team to the Western Junior "B" championship...2004
playoff Most Valuable Player. Personal: Born in Sarnia, Ontario...son
of Tony and Cathy Pavli...marketing major...lists Wendel Clark as his
favorite athlete.
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Junior
Forward
6-0
190
Subotica, Yugoslavia
Albany Academy (N.Y.)
2006-07: Practiced with the team but
did not see any game action. 2005-06:
Practiced with the team but did not see
any game action. Before AIC: Played
ice hockey at Albany (N.Y.) Academy
under Tom Sheehan...2005 graduate of
Albany Academy. Personal: Born in
Subotica, Yugoslavia...son of Tibor and
Sladyana Budai...majoring in political science...lists former NHL great
Mark Messier as his favorite athlete.
Player Profiles
Mark Pavli
Coach Wright Says: “The ultimate team player. Denis is respected
by his coaches and teammates alike. He is determined to crack the
line up.”
Season
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
0
0
0
G
0
0
0
A
0
0
0
PTS
0
0
0
PP
0
0
0
SH
0
0
0
GW
0
0
0
PIM
0/0
0/0
0/0
Coach Wright Says: “Mark is primed for a big year. He is a multifaceted player; a power forward with some finesse, and he is on the
ice in most important situations.”
Season
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
31
25
27
93
G
4
4
7
15
A
11
7
11
29
PTS
15
11
18
44
PP
2
0
1
3
SH
0
0
0
0
GW
PIM
0
14/28
0
20/59
1
15/41
1 49/128
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Player Profiles
AIC Yellow Jackets
Tom Fenton
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Chad Richardson
Junior
Goaltender
6-0
185
Sarnia, Ont.
Milton Ice Hawks
2006-07: Missed nine games early due
to injury, but started the final 18
contests and posted a 3.75 goals-against
average...stopped 28 shots in win over
Mercyhurst (12/11)...made 22 saves and
recorded his first career shutout against
Army (1/30)...made 29 saves in
overtime win against Connecticut
(2/16)...stopped 28 shots in AHA tournament win at Canisius.
2005-06: Made 30 appearances in the crease (27 starts) and posted
a 3.51 goals-against average and .900 save percentage...three-time
Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week and Atlantic Hockey Goaltender
of the Week (11/21)...Honorable Mention National Rookie of the
Month in December...stopped 36 of 37 shots to preserve a 1-1 tie
with Holy Cross (11/18)...stopped 29 shots to earn his first collegiate
victory over Connecticut (12/2)...made season-high 50 saves in a
2-2 tie at Army (12/8)...made 45 saves in a 4-2 win in the regular
season finale against the Black Knights (3/4). Before AIC: Played for
the Milton Ice Hawks (OPJHL) in 2004-05...prior to that played for
the WOJHL's Petrolia Jets from 2002-04...helped the Jets to the league
title in 2002-03 and was named Playoff MVP...also named team MVP
both years...teammate of Mark Pavli with the Jets.
Personal: Born in Sarnia, Ontario...son of Timothy and Nancy Fenton
...majoring in business...2003 graduate of Northern Collegiate High
School...lists NHL goaltender Ed Belfour as his favorite athlete.
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Junior
Forward
5-10
190
Regina, Sask.
Melfort Mustangs
2006-07: Appeared in 30 games...
scored three goals and seven assists for
10 points...tallied one goal with one
assists at Army (11/4)...scored one goal
and registered two assists against
Connecticut (1/6)...assisted on the
game-winning goal in AHA tournament
win at Canisius (3/3). 2005-06:
Recorded four goals and three assists for seven points in
29 games...notched first career goal in a win at Connecticut
(12/2)...also lit the lamp at Army (12/8) and Holy Cross (1/28). Before
AIC: Skated for the Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) from 2003-05...
totaled 30 goals and 43 assists for 73 points in two seasons and was
the team's leading scorer in 2004-05. Personal: Born in Regina,
Saskatchewan...son of Gary and Sharon Richardson...majoring in
business and finance...lists Joe Sakic as his favorite athlete.
Coach Wright Says: “Chad has nice hands and moves the puck
with aplomb. He also has a strong shot. With enhanced conditioning, he will likely skate a regular shift.”
Coach Wright Says: “Tom was especially sharp down the stretch
last season. He is compact in net and always competes. To a certain
extent, as Tom goes, so goes our team. His leadership skills are noteworthy.”
Season
2005-06
2006-07
Total
14
GP
30
25
55
Min
1,659
1,471
3,130
GA SV SH
97 875 972
92 650 742
189 1,525 1,714
SV% GAA SHO Rec.
.900 3.51 0 6-16-5
.876 3.75 1 8-16-1
.890 3.62 1 14-32-6
Season
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
29
30
59
G
4
3
7
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A
3
7
10
PTS
7
10
17
PP
2
1
3
SH
0
0
0
GW
PIM
0
17/34
0
12/24
0
29/58
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David Turco
Junior
Defenseman
6-0
190
Parshall, Colo.
Helena Bighorns
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Junior
Forward
5-9
175
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Cambridge Winterhawks
2006-07: Appeared in 20 games...
scored his first collegiate goal against
Sacred Heart (11/7). 2005-06: Played
in 18 games...recorded first collegiate
point with a assist in a win over Canisius
(1/7). Before AIC: Skated with the
Helena Bighorns in 2004-05...member
of the Lincoln Stars (USHL) from
2002-04 and helped the team to the USHL championship in 200203...also skated for the Danville Wings. Personal: Born in Arvada,
Colorado...son of Ken and Elisa Rodger...majoring in entrepreneurship...2003 graduate of Lincoln Southeast HS....names Keith Tkachuk
of the St. Louis Blues as his favorite athlete.
2006-07: Appeared in 29 games as a
sophomore, scoring three goals with
two assists for five points...made his
collegiate
debut
at
Army
(10/13)...scored a goal at Brown
(11/25)...assisted on the game-winning
goal in AHA tournament game at
Canisius (3/3). 2005-06: Skated in
27 contests and registered a goal and four assists for five
points...registered a goal and an assist against Holy Cross
(1/27)...named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic squad. Before
AIC: Named the Most Valuable Player of the MWJHL in 2004-05
playing for the Cambridge Winterhawks...led the league in scoring
with 41 goals and 48 assists in 46 games. Personal: Born
Coach Wright Says: “Keith is an experienced defenseman, who in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario...son of Mario and Susan Turco...majoring
has a good understanding of the game. He is steady in his own end in business ...2003 graduate of Sir James Dunn Collegiate H.S. where
and his gap control is the best on the team.”
he played hockey and basketball...names Steve Yzerman as his favorite athlete.
Player Profiles
Keith Rodger
Coach Wright Says: “A committed player, David is a deft passer
and always gives a maximum effort. His defense is improved and he
provides us with quality depth at the center position.”
Season
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
18
20
38
G
0
1
1
A
1
0
1
PTS
1
1
2
PP
0
0
0
SH
0
0
0
GW
PIM
0
16/32
0
20/48
0
36/80
Season
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
GP
27
31
56
G
1
3
4
aicyellowjackets.com
A
4
3
7
PTS
5
6
11
PP
0
0
0
SH
0
0
0
GW
PIM
0
9/29
0
8/24
0
17/53
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Player Profiles
AIC Yellow Jackets
Matt Woodard
9 Chris Campanale
Junior
Defenseman
6-0
205
St. Louis Park, Minn.
Helena Bighorns
2006-07: Appeared in 33 games...
scored four goals with seven assists for
11 points...scored one goal and added
one assist at Canisius (12/9)...tallied one
goal and one assist at Bentley (1/13).
2005-06: Skated in 31 of 32 contests
and racked up a goal and five assists
for six points...registered the game-winning goal against Canisius (1/6)...one of eight Yellow Jackets named
to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. Before AIC: Totaled
seven goals and 21 assists in 51 games with the Helena Bighorns
(NAHL) in 2004-05. Personal: Born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota...son
of Michael and Pamela Woodard...majoring in Criminal Justice...2003 graduate of St. Louis Park Senior HS where he played
hockey for the Orioles.
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Sophpmore Forward
6-0
190
Chester Springs, Pa.
Green Mountain Glades
2006-07: Appeared in 10 games as a
freshman. Before AIC: Skated for the
Green Mountain Glades in 2005-06 and
was named the team's Most Versatile
Player...2004 graduate of Malvern Prep
where he was named the Philadelphia
Inquirer Player of the Year as well as
team MVP...led the Friars to four Flyers
Cup championships and a state championship in 2004...was named
Flyers Cup MVP. Personal: Son of Larry and Lisa Campanale...sports
management major...lists Steve Yzerman as his favorite athlete.
Coach Wright Says: “Chris has made huge strides since the beginning of last season. He is a strong, hard working player, who can
really skate and shoot the puck.”
Coach Wright Says: “Matt is a superb skater, which makes him a
particularly mobile defenseman, both offensively and defensively.
His improved focus could enable him to emerge among the top
defenseman in the league.”
Season
2006-07
Totals
GP
10
10
G
0
0
A
0
0
PTS
0
0
PP
0
0
SH
0
0
GW
0
0
Frankie DeAngelis
PIM
1/2
1/2
7
Sophomore Defenseman
5-10
185
Woodbridge, Ont.
Georgetown Raiders
2006-07: Appeared in 34 games as a
freshman, scoring three goals with eight
assists for 11 points...made his
collegiate debut at Army (10/13)...
Scored first collegiate goal at
Connecticut (11/10)...registered first
career assist at Brown (11/25)...tallied
one goal and one assist against Air
Force (2/23). Before AIC: Graduate of
Holy Cross Catholic High in 2003…played for the Georgetown
Raiders (OPJHL) from 2003-2006…named Player of the Year…
Defenseman of the year from ‘03-‘06…All-Star in 2004 and
2005…CJAHL team Canada member…Central Canadian Champions
in 2004-2005…national semi-finalist 2004-2005. Personal: Son of
Loui and Anna DeAngelis…born February 15, 1985 in
Toronto…currently studies business…lists Anaheim Ducks
defenseman Scott Niedermayer as his favorite athlete.
Season
2005-06
2006-07
Totals
16
GP
31
33
64
G
1
4
5
A
5
7
12
PTS
6
11
17
PP
0
1
1
SH
0
1
1
GW
PIM
1
15/41
0
17/34
1
32/75
Coach Wright Says: “Frankie must be a go-to player for us. He is
exciting to watch, and is especially effective rushing the puck. His
defensive play has been upgraded.”
Season
2006-07
Totals
GP
32
56
G
3
3
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A
8
8
PTS
11
11
PP
2
2
SH
0
0
GW
0
0
PIM
5/10
5/10
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Mike McMillan
Sophomore Forward
5-10
180
Winkler, Man.
Winkler Flyers
13
Sophomore Forward
5-8
160
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Soo Thunderbirds
2006-07: Appeared in 18 games as a
2006-07: Appeared in 32 games as a
freshman, registering four assists...made
freshman, scoring five goals with nine
his collegiate debut at Army (10/13).
assists for 14 points...made his
Before AIC: Played for the Winkler
collegiate
debut
at
Army
Flyers from 2002-2006…three-time
(10/13)...scored his first collegiate goal
leading scorer…team MVP in 2005at RIT (10/20)...Scored one goal and
06…three-time MJHL All-Star…
tallied one assist at Canisius
competed in the world under-17 hockey
(12/8)...Scored the game-winning goal
tournament for Western Canada. Personal: Son of John and Ann in AHA tournament win at Canisius (3/3). Before AIC: Played for the
Froese…born in Winkler, Manitoba…currently studies business…lists Soo Thunderbirds…was a First-Team member of the NOJHL
Coloardo Avalanche forward Joe Sakic as his favorite athlete.
all-star team. Personal: Son of Jim and Lynn McMillan…born in Sault
Ste. Marie, Ontario…currently studies business…also a member of
Coach Wright Says: “Josh is a wonderfully conditioned athlete, as the AIC golf team…lists Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic as his
evidenced by his top finish on our conditioning test. Always dili- favorite athlete.
gent defensively, his offensive abilities are improved.”
Coach Wright Says: “Mike displayed a scoring touch as a freshman, and we need him to expand on his point production this year.
He is patient with the puck and will play the point on the power
play.”
Season
2006-07
Totals
GP
18
18
G
0
0
A
4
4
PTS
4
4
PP
0
0
SH
0
0
GW
0
0
Andy Gevorkyan
PIM
1/2
1/2
Season
2006-07
Totals
GP
32
32
G
5
5
A
9
9
PTS
14
14
PP
1
1
SH
0
0
GW
1
1
28 Dean Yakura
Sophomore Forward
5-9
180
Glendale, Calif.
Santa Fe Roadrunners
Player Profiles
Josh Froese
PIM
3/6
3/6
22
Sophomore Forward
5-11
185
West Vancouver, B.C.
Dauphin Kings
2006-07: Appeared in 14 games as a
2006-07: Appeared in 13 games as a
freshman...made his collegiate debut at
freshman...made his collegiate debut at
Army (10/13). Before AIC: Graduate of
Army (10/13)...scored his first collegiate
Hoover High School in 2003…state
goal at RIT (10/20). Before AIC:
champions in Midget AAA L.A. Junior
graduated from West Vancouver
Kings…competed for the Santa Fe RoaSecondary School in 2004…was a
drunners in 2006. Personal: Born in
honor roll student in his final three years
Hollywood, California… currently stud…competed for the Dauphin Kings from
ies accounting…names former NHL forward Pavel Bure as his favor- 2005-2006…regular season champions…2004-2005 MJHL
ite athlete.
All-Star…2004-2005 team leading scorer…2005 MJHL Ed Belfour
Scholarship Award Winner. Personal: Born in Vancouver, British
Coach Wright Says: “A scrappy player, Andy has good speed and Columbia…son of Patric and Reiko Yakura…currently studies
takes the puck to the net with abandon. He showed up in great business…lists Calgary Flames forward, Jarome Iginla as his favorite
athlete.
shape and will compete for ice time at the forward position.”
Coach Wright Says: “We are looking for Dean to have a break-out
year. He can pick corners with the puck. His play in traffic is getting
better every day.”
Season
2006-07
Totals
GP
14
14
G
1
1
A
0
0
PTS
1
1
PP
0
0
SH
0
0
GW
0
0
PIM
2/4
2/4
Season
2006-07
Totals
GP
13
13
G
1
1
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A
0
0
PTS
1
1
PP
1
1
SH
0
0
GW
0
0
PIM
3/6
3/6
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Newcomer Profiles
AIC Yellow Jackets
Jake Anderson
33 Mike Little
Freshman Goaltender
6-0
160
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Shattuck St. Mary’s
5
Freshman Defenseman
5-9
185
Enfield, Conn.
Springfield Junior Pics
Before AIC: 2007 graduate of Shattuck
Before AIC: 2005 graduate of Enrico
St. Mary’s...played on the 2006
Fermi High School...played both
Minnesota High School Elite League
hockey and baseball for the
Championship squad...also won the
Falcons...two-time All-Conference and
Bauer National Invitational the same
First-Team All-State selection…won
year...won the Under-18 Tier-One
two league titles as a member of the
National Championship in 2007 with
Springfield Junior Pics. Personal: Son
Shattuck St. Mary’s...son of Ross and
of Mike and Rhanda Little...criminal
Denise Anderson. Personal: Son of Ross and Denise Anderson... justice major...lists Ray Bourque as his favorite athlete.
listed Ryan Miller as his favorite athlete.
Coach Wright Says: “Mike is an intruguing player. He has impressed
Coach Wright Says: “Jake comes from a strong prep school our staff in the early going with good puck poise and steady play.
program and provides us with excellent depth at the goaltender po- He is expected to skate a regular shift.”
sition. He is working hard to advance his game.”
Tomas Benovic
17 Steve McLeod
Freshman Defenseman
5-11
175
Trencin, Slovakia
Dukla Trencin
14
Freshman Forward
5-8
160
Atikokan, Ont.
North Iowa Outlaws
Before AIC: scored four goals and regBefore AIC: 2006 graduate of North
istered 21 assists playing for Dukla
Central High School...Spent two
Trencin last season...earned all-acaseasons with the North Iowa Outlaws
demic honors…played on the 2006
(NAHL) from 2005-07…set team
Slovakian junior championship
records in goals, assists, points, power
squad…made four additional finals
play goals and shorthanded
appearances and earned three silver
goals…two-time team MVP…was also
medals. Personal: Son of Dusan and
an all-star with the Phoenix Polar Bears
Ivona Denovic...international business major...listed Marian Gaborik (NAHL) during the 2004-05 campaign. Personal: Physical therapy
and Lubomir Sekeras as his favorite athlete.
major...son of Brian and Heather McLeod...listed Wayne Gretzky
and Steve Yzerman as his favorite athlete.
Coach Wright Says: “Tomas represents our first recruiting foray
into Slovakia. A highly skilled player, he should become a key per- Coach Wright Says: “A blue chip recruit, Steve brings a nice
former for us as he adapts to the college game.”
amalgam of skill and moxie to our team. He is expected to skate a
regular shift.”
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T.J. Smith
Freshman Forward
6-0
175
Bronx, N.Y.
Hawkesbury Hawks
18
Freshman Forward
6-2
195
St. Anthony, N.F.
Truro Bearcats
Before AIC: 2004 graduate of St.
Before AIC: 2004 graduate of Harriot
Mary’s High School...Four-time FirstCurtis Collegeiate...male athlete of the
Team All-Star...Catholic High School
year in 2003...leading scorer in the
top scorer award...played on back-toProvinicial Championship...class
back New York State Championship
valedictorian...played on the 2004-05
teams...played on the 2005 CJHL
and the 2006-07 MJAHL league chamchampion, 2005 Fred Page Cup championship teams...most goals and points
pions, Royal Bank Cup semi-finalist,
in a season and in a career for the Truro
2006 CJHL champions, 2006 Fred Page Cup semi-finalist teams. Junior A Bearcats. Personal: son of Ralph Smith and Bridget
Personal: Son of Thomas and Susan Mele...listed Alexi Kovalev as McGrath...sports management major...listed Jaromir Jagr as his fahis favorite athlete.
vorite athlete.
Coach Wright Says: “We expect Tom to provide us with instant
help. He is an astute playmaker, knows how to score goals, and he
always comes to play.”
Dan Ramirez
Newcomer Profiles
Tom Mele
Coach Wright Says: “TJ is a big, rangy forward, who exhibits great
puck protection. We are expecting him to be an offensive force; a
player who can take the puck to the net and score goals.”
1 Ross Whitford
Freshman Goaltender
5-9
180
Rochester, N.Y.
Foxboro Stars
4
Freshman Defenseman
6-1
210
Red Deer, Alb.
Olds Grizzlys
Before AIC: 2004 graduate of
Before AIC: 2004 graduate of Hunting
Churchville-Chili...MVP of his High
Hills High School...led defensemen in
School squad, First-Team All-Star...
points in the Air Canada Cup for the
Eastern Junior Hockey League All-Star
Red Deer Optimist Chiefs...second in
2002 and 2006...led Empire Junior
the Alberta Junior Hockey League in
Hockey League in save percentage in
scoring among defenseman as a
2005. Personal: Son of Joseph and
member of the Olds Grizzlys.
Lorene Ramirez... sports management
Personal: Son of Lee and Margo
major...listed Mike Richter as his favorite athlete.
Whitford...criminal justice major...listed Joe Sakic as his favorite
athlete.
Coach Wright Says: “We are excited to have Dan in our program.
He has the potential to be an excellent Division I goaltender and Coach Wright Says: “Ross is proving to be a reliable defenseman.
will compete right away for playing time.”
He moves the puck well, plays smart defense and his equanimity is
an asset.”
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2006-07 Statistics/Results
AIC Yellow Jackets
2006-07 Results
Home
Away
Neutral
Date
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 21
Oct. 27
Oct. 28
Nov. 3
Nov. 4
Nov. 7
Nov. 10
Nov. 17
Nov. 19
Nov. 25
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 8
Dec. 9
Jan. 6
Jan. 9
Jan. 12
Jan. 13
Jan. 19
Jan. 20
Jan. 26
Jan. 27
Jan. 30
Feb. 2
Feb. 3
Feb. 13
Feb. 16
Feb. 17
Feb. 23
Feb. 24
Mar. 3
Mar. 10
AHA
5-9-0
2-11-1
0-0-0
Non.-Conf.
0-0-0
0-4-0
0-0-0
Team Superlatives
Overall
5-9-0
3-16-1
0-0-0
Opponent
W/L/T Score Overall
at Army *
L
0-2
0-1-0
at RIT *
L
3-8
0-2-0
at RIT *
L
0-8
0-3-0
at Lake Superior St.
L
0-5
0-4-0
at Lake Superior St.
L
1-4
0-5-0
ARMY *
L
1-2
0-6-0
at Army *
L
2-4
0-7-0
SACRED HEART *
L
2-5
0-8-0
at Connecticut *
L
3-4
0-9-0
at Air Force *
L
1-6
0-10-0
at Air Force *
L
0-3
0-11-0
at Brown
L
2-4
0-12-0
MERCYHURST *
W
4-2
1-12-0
MERCYHURST *
L
3-8
1-13-0
at Canisius *
L
2-5
1-14-0
at Canisius *
W
4-1
2-14-0
CONNECTICUT *
L
4-5
2-15-0
SACRED HEART *
L
1-3
2-16-0
BENTLEY *
W
6-1
3-16-0
at Bentley *
L
3-5
3-17-0
at Holy Cross *
W
4-2
4-17-0
at Holy Cross *
L
3-4
4-18-0
RIT *
L
2-6
4-19-0
RIT *
L
2-3
4-20-0
ARMY *
W
3-0
5-20-0
at Bentley *
L
2-4
5-21-0
BENTLEY *
W
5-2
6-21-0
at Quinnipiac
L
1-8
6-22-0
CONNECTICUT *
W
3-2 (OT) 7-22-0
at Connecticut *
T
2-2 (OT) 7-22-1
AIR FORCE *
L
2-6
7-23-1
AIR FORCE *
L
1-5
7-24-1
at Canisius !
W
2-1
8-24-1
at Sacred Heart #
L
0-4
8-25-1
AHA
0-1-0
0-2-0
0-3-0
0-3-0
0-3-0
0-4-0
0-5-0
0-6-0
0-7-0
0-8-0
0-9-0
0-9-0
1-9-0
1-10-0
1-11-0
2-11-0
2-12-0
2-13-0
3-13-0
3-14-0
4-14-0
4-15-0
4-16-0
4-17-0
5-17-0
5-18-0
6-18-0
6-18-0
7-18-0
7-18-1
7-19-1
7-20-1
7-20-1
7-20-1
Home games in CAPS
* Atlantic Hockey Game
! Atlantic Hockey Tournament Opening Round Game at Canisius
# Atlantic Hockey Tournament Quarterfinal at Sacred Heart
AIC Player Game Highs
POINTS
GOALS
ASSISTS
SHOTS
SAVES
PENALTIES
PIM
4
3
3
11
41
4
15
Jereme Tendler vs. Bentley (01/12/07)
Jereme Tendler vs. Bentley (01/12/07)
Jeremy Leroux vs. Bentley (01/12/07)
Jereme Tendler at Canisius (12/08/06)
Coby Robinson at Air Force (11/19/06)
Keith Rodger vs. Mercyhurst (12/02/06)
Mark Pavli vs. Connecticut (01/06/07)
POINTS
GOALS
ASSISTS
SOG
SAVES
PENALTIES
PIM
15
6
9
42
41
16
48
AIC - Game Highs
vs Bentley (01/12/07)
vs Bentley (01/12/07)
vs Bentley (01/12/07)
vs Connecticut (01/06/07)
at Air Force (11/19/06)
vs Mercyhurst (12/02/06)
vs Mercyhurst (12/02/06)
POINTS
GOALS
23
8
8
8
8
15
44
44
44
38
38
15
15
38
Opponent - Game Highs
at Quinnipiac (02/13/07)
at Quinnipiac (02/13/07)
vs Mercyhurst (12/02/06)
at RIT (10/21/06)
at RIT (10/20/06)
at Quinnipiac (02/13/07)
at Air Force (11/19/06)
at Air Force (11/17/06)
at RIT (10/20/06)
vs Sacred Heart (01/09/07)
vs Connecticut (01/06/07)
at Bentley (02/02/07)
at RIT (10/21/06)
at Bentley (02/02/07)
ASSISTS
SOG
SAVES
PENALTIES
PIM
POINTS
GOALS
ASSISTS
SOG
SAVES
PENALTIES
PIM
POINTS
GOALS
ASSISTS
SOG
SAVES
PENALTIES
PIM
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
15
11
3
3
3
6
6
6
0
0
0
12
11
2
2
4
4
AIC - Game Lows
at Army (1013/06)
at RIT (10/21/06)
at Lake Superior State (10/27/06)
at Air Force (11/19/06)
at Sacred Heart (03/10/07)
at Army (1013/06)
at RIT (10/21/06)
at Lake Superior State (10/27/06)
at Air Force (11/19/06)
at Sacred Heart (03/10/07)
at Army (1013/06)
at RIT (10/21/06)
at Lake Superior State (10/27/06)
at Air Force (11/19/06)
at Sacred Heart (03/10/07)
at Lake Superior State (10/28/06)
at Holy Cross (01/19/07)
at Canisius (12/09/06)
at Holy Cross (01/19/07)
vs RIT (01/27/07)
vs Connecticut (02/16/07)
at Holy Cross (01/19/07)
vs RIT (01/27/07)
vs Connecticut (02/16/07)
Opponent - Game Lows
vs Army (01/30/07)
vs Army (01/30/07)
vs Army (01/30/07)
at Canisius (12/09/06)
at Holy Cross (01/19/07)
at Holy Cross (01/20/07)
vs Connecticut (02/16/07)
at Holy Cross (01/20/07)
vs Connecticut (02/16/07)
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