2007-08 Media Guide - AIC Yellow Jackets
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2007-08 Media Guide - AIC Yellow Jackets
2007-08 Media Guide 23 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. 24 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 aicyellowjackets.com 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 11 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. 8 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 2007-08 Media Guide 11 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. 20 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 aicyellowjackets.com 13 Player Profiles AIC Yellow Jackets Tom Fenton 30 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. 29 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 aicyellowjackets.com 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 2007-08 Media Guide 16 David Turco Junior Defenseman 6-0 190 Parshall, Colo. Helena Bighorns 19 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 15 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. 26 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 aicyellowjackets.com A 8 8 PTS 11 11 PP 2 2 SH 0 0 GW 0 0 PIM 5/10 5/10 2007-08 Media Guide 12 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 aicyellowjackets.com A 0 0 PTS 1 1 PP 1 1 SH 0 0 GW 0 0 PIM 3/6 3/6 17 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.” 18 aicyellowjackets.com 2007-08 Media Guide 21 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.” aicyellowjackets.com 19 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) aicyellowjackets.com