The CLARKSON Lineup

2005-06 Tabel of Contents Records ...... 111 Index ...... 1 ECACHL Tournament Results ...... 112 Quick Facts ...... 2 ECACHL Tournament Champions ...... 115 Administration ...... 3 ECAC HLAll-Tr. & Hockey's Longest Games ...... 116 The University ...... 4 NCAA Tournament Results ...... 117 University Quick Facts ...... 5 Records Through the Years ...... 118 North Country ...... 6 Coaching Records ...... 120 ...... 7 All-Time Results ...... 121 Top Goals Scored at Cheel ...... 11 Yearly Scoring Leaders ...... 133 Coaching Staff ...... 13 Booster Club Awards ...... 135 Support Staff ...... 18 All-Time Knights ...... 136 2004-05 Season in Review ...... 19 Knights and the NHL ...... 147 2004-05 Final Statistics ...... 29 NHL Draft ...... 151 2005-06 Outlook ...... 33 International Competitors ...... 152 2005-06 Roster ...... 38 Winners in Life ...... 153 Player Profiles ...... 39 ECACHL ...... 154 Pronunciation Guide ...... 82 2004-05 ECACHL Standings ...... 156 2005-06 Opponents ...... 83 ECACHL All-Decade Teams ...... 157 All-time Standings ...... 91 Clarkson's ECACHL All-Stars ...... 158 Hockey Tradition ...... 93 2005-06 ECACHL Schedule ...... 159 All-Americas ...... 101 2006 NCAA Tournament Bracket ...... 161 Clarkson Athletic Hall of Fame ...... 108 Last Time ...... 162 100-Point Club ...... 109 Media Information ...... 163 Goaltending Leaders ...... 110 Travel Directions ...... 164

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2005-06 CLARKSON UNIVERSITY HOCKEY FACTS

Location ...... Potsdam, New York, 13699-5830 HOCKEY HISTORY Founded ...... 1896 First Season...... 1920-21 Enrollment ...... 3,000 Overall Record ...... 1,217-644-99 (83 yrs.) President ...... Tony Collins (.646 winning percentage - Best in College Hockey) Director of Athletics ...... Steve Yianoukos Winning Seasons ...... 66 Athletic Department Telephone ...... 315-268-6622 ECAC Regular Season Titles ...... Nine (1966, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001) Head Coach...... George Roll ECAC Championship Tournament Titles ...... Four Alma Mater ...... Bowling Green State University '86 (1966, 1991, 1993, 1999) at Clarkson ...... 31-41-8 (2 years) ECAC Playoff Record ...... 73-55-5 (.568 win pct.) Record Overall ...... 150-115-24 (9 yrs - including 7 at Oswego State) E-mail Address ...... [email protected] NCAA Playoff Appearances ...... 18 Hockey Office Telephone ...... 315-268-3874 (1957, 1958, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1970, 1981, 1982, 1984, Associate Coach ...... Greg Drechsel (2nd year) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) Alma Mater ...... Colgate University '88 All-Americas ...... 34 (13 two-time recipients) E-mail Address ...... [email protected] Hockey Office Telephone ...... 315-268-3756 RETURNEES - 2004-05 STATISTICS Assistant Coach ...... Jean-Francois Houle (2nd year) Forwards (10) Gms G-A-Pts Alma Mater ...... Clarkson University '97 $Steve Zalewski (SJ '04) So. 39 12-7-19 E-mail Address ...... [email protected] Nick Dodge So. 37 6-12-18 Hockey Office Telephone ...... 315-268-3758 $Mike Sullivan (LA '03) Jr. 37 8-9-17 Men's Hockey Athletic Trainer ...... Mike Pitts David Cayer So. 31 7-9-16 E-mail Address ...... [email protected] Brodie Rutherglen Jr. 28 5-10-15 Hockey Office Telephone ...... 315-268-2123 $Shawn Weller (OTT '04) So. 33 3-11-14 $Jeff Genovy (CBJ '02) Sr. 25 3-4-7 Nickname ...... Golden Knights Mike Arciero So 30 2-3-5 Colors ...... Green (PMS 3305) and Gold (PMS 116) Ryan Hodkinson So. 12 0-2-2 Conference ...... ECAC Hockey League Matt Isbister So. 7 0-2-2 Affiliation...... NCAA, Division I 2004-05 Overall Record ...... 13-23-3 Defensemen (7) 2004-05 ECACHL Record ...... 7-13-2 (9th) $Grant Clitsome (CBJ '04) So. 39 2-11-13 Captain ...... Chris Brekelmans Lettermen Returning/Lost ...... 19/7 $Michael Grenzy (CHI '03) Jr. 37 4-7-11 - Forwards Returning/Lost ...... 10/5 Chris Brekelmans Sr. 39 2-3-5 - Defense Returning/Lost ...... 7/1 Jr. 37 0-4-4 - Goaltenders Returning/Lost ...... 2/1 Nathan Beausoleil Jr. 14 1-2-3 Max Kolu Jr. 37 1-2-3 SPORTS INFORMATION Jamie McKinven Jr. 19 0-1-1 Sports Information Director ...... Gary Mikel Office Telephone ...... 315-268-6673 Goaltenders (2) Gms Sv% GAA W-L-T Fax ...... 315-268-7613 Kyle McNulty Jr. 10 .894 2.98 2-6-1 Home Telephone ...... 315-265-1955 David Leggio So. 5 .908 2.97 2-1-0 E-mail ...... [email protected] website ...... www.clarksonathletics.com Varsity Candidates (9) Green Machine Sports Phone ...... 315-268-7996 Adam Bellows, D Fr. Lancaster, NY/Nichols School TEAMLINE ...... 1-800-846-4700 (ext. 1150) Chris Collins, G Fr. Massena, NY/Hoosac Prep Chris D'Alvise, F Fr. Mississauga, ONT/Wexford Raiders HOME ICE $Shea Guthrie, F (NYI '05) Fr. Carleton Place, ONT/St. George's Prep Rink...... Cheel Arena at the Cheel Campus Center Jon Marshall, F Fr. Victor, NY/Wexford Raiders Capacity ...... 3,000 $Tyrell Mason, D (NYI '05) Fr. Dawson Creek, BC/Salmon Arm Ice Sheet ...... 200' x 85' $Philippe Paquet, D (MTL '05) Fr. Quebec City, QUE/Salisbury Prep First Game ...... 10/26/91 (Clarkson 9 - Boston College 3) Dan Tuttle, F Fr. Augusta, ME/Portland Jr. Pirates Clarkson’s Record at Cheel ...... 155-65-21 (14 yrs) Mike Willemsen, F Fr. Stittsville, ONT/Cumberland Grads Postseason Record at Cheel ...... 20-4 (ECAC Quarterfinals) Press Box Telephone ...... 315-268-6688 Arena Director/Ticket Manager ...... Scott Smalling $NHL Draft Choice Ticket Office Telephone ...... 315-268-7750

• 2 • ADMINISTRATION

ANTHONY G. COLLINS • STEVE YIANOUKOS • PRESIDENT DIRECTOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS nthony G. Collins began serving teve Yianoukos was named A as Clarkson University’s 16th S Clarkson University’s Director of President on July 1, 2003. He is a Athletics this past August. The board member of Central New York Potsdam, NY native, who became the Metropolitan Development Authority University’s eighth athletic director, (MDA), CITEC Manufacturing & has been actively involved with Technology Solutions, and New York Clarkson’s Department of Physical Indoor Environmental Quality Education, Intercollegiate Athletics and (NYIEQ) Center, and the Chair of the Recreation since his undergraduate Associated Colleges of St. Lawrence days at the University in the early Valley. 1970s. Growing up outside Melbourne, Australia, Dr. Collins earned “Steve has played a key role in the Department of Athletics’ an undergraduate civil engineering degree from Monash Univer- many successful initiatives and I am confident that under Steve’s sity, and then master’s and doctoral degrees from Lehigh Univer- leadership the department will continue to progress,” stated sity in Pennsylvania. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked for Clarkson President Tony Collins upon announcing Yianoukos’ both Australian Consolidated Industries and Utah Development appointment. Company. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1982, Dr. Collins launched He had been the Associate Director of Athletics since 1997 and his career at Clarkson, in Potsdam, N.Y., as an Assistant Profes- before that was the executive officer of Physical Education/Rec- sor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Subsequently rising reation from 1984 to 1997. Yianoukos has overseen Clarkson’s to the rank of Professor, he also assumed increasing levels of Division III athletics programs, managed all home Division III administrative responsibility, including Department Chair, Dean, athletic contests, monitored NCAA/Liberty League institutional Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Provost. He has re- policies and sports guidelines, and led fund-raising initiatives for ceived the John W. Graham Faculty Research Award, the Distin- the department, including the Green and Gold Club, Athletic An- guished Teaching Award, and two Outstanding Advising Awards. nual Fund, Athletic Hall of Fame and the Athletic Alumni Coun- A leader in shaping the academic component of the University’s cil. strategic plan, Dr. Collins was also a primary architect of the “I am excited for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead," Vision of a Clarkson Education that has guided evolution of the stated Yianoukos upon his appointment. "I am fortunate to have curriculum since 1995. His encouragement of an interdisciplinary inherited such an excellent and experienced staff and under the approach in teaching, research and coursework helped lead to leadership of President Collins, with the support of alumni, and development of project-based team learning that has earned student-athletes, I am confident we will forge ahead and bring Clarkson national recognition. He has established productive liai- new found excellence that the Department and the University can sons with government representatives at all levels that have assisted be proud of.” in spurring a dramatic increase in sponsored research support. Yianoukos graduated from Clarkson in 1972 with a bachelor’s Dr. Collins has focused on the theme “Evolution to Excellence” degree in industrial management. He served as the facility manger for his presidency, and in his inaugural address he described three for the Town of Potsdam’s Pine Street Arena from 1972-1977 and key building blocks in Clarkson’s ongoing pursuit of excellence: was named the town’s recreation director/facility manager in 1977. elevating the University’s academic reputation, strengthening fi- Yianoukos also worked as a Zamboni driver in the 1980 Winter nancial resources, and increasing the engagement of alumni. While Olympics in Lake Placid. promoting stronger, mutually beneficial interaction with the sur- He is involved in numerous local professional and civic organi- rounding community and region, Dr. Collins has emerged as an zations. Yianoukos and his wife Joyce, are long time residents in innovative leader in aligning collaborative research at universities the Potsdam community, they have two grown children Fia and with economic development opportunities in Upstate New York. John. Dr. Collins, his wife, Karen, and their four children are active participants in the community of Potsdam. Dr. Collins enjoys coaching youth sports and volunteering his service to numerous groups.

• 3 • Old Main

THE UNIVERSITY

ounded in 1896, Clarkson is an facilities on campus. These include Findependent technological uni- electron microscopy, virtual reality, versity that offers majors in the sci- hydraulics, aeronautical engineering ences, engineering, liberal arts, and environmental engineering. Un- physical therapy and business. dergraduates, graduate students and More than 2,700 undergraduates faculty collaborate in the engineer- and 350 graduate students develop ing and science disciplines, with stu- the technical expertise, management dents participating in and contribut- skills and versatility needed in ing to many research activities. today’s knowledge-based economy. The University has earned a repu- Bertrand H. Snell Hall, opened in tation for producing innovative lead- 2000, houses the School of Busi- ers in technology-based fields. It is ness and the School of Liberal Arts. also known as a friendly school where Fully networked classrooms and students enjoy personal attention. study spaces, collaborative centers for team projects, and A rigorous curriculum emphasizes videoconferencing capabilities are project-based team learning, hands- among state-of-the-art features that on experiences, and real-world enhance student learning. The build- multidisciplinary challenges. Stu- ing includes three academic centers dents develop strong skills in col- Bertrand H. Snell Hall available to all Clarkson students: the laboration, communication and cre- Shipley Center for Leadership and ative problem solving. The University offers strong degree pro- Entrepreneurship, the Center for Global Competitiveness, and the grams in traditional academic fields, along with exciting new majors Eastman Kodak Center for Excellence in Communication. that cut across and combine disciplines such as its interdiscipli- nary majors in bio-molecular science, software engineering, and The Center for Health environmental science and policy. Sciences at Clarkson is a regional center of Research at Clarkson achieves national and international recogni- excellence for educa- tion, yet teaching is a priority for faculty members. Undergraduate tion, treatment and programs provide excellent preparation for pursuit of advanced research in physical degrees and for immediate career opportunities. Placement rates rehabilitation and are consistently high. other health sci- ences. The Center The University’s setting in the historic village of Potsdam (pop. houses both 9,500) on the Raquette River in northern New York attracts stu- Clarkson’s graduate program in physical therapy and Canton- dents who seek a professional, technology-based education in a Potsdam Hospital’s Physical Rehabilitation Services. scenic, friendly small-town environment. Outdoor enthusiasts en- joy the neighboring six-million-acre Adirondack Park, as well as the National recognition earned thanks to innovative team-projects nearby St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands region. and hands-on learning at Clarkson include the 2001 Boeing Out- standing Educator Award and the Corporate and Foundation Alli- Clarkson’s 640-acre wooded campus is the site of 47 buildings, ance Award in 2002, the 2002 IBM Linux Scholar Challenge, and including the Center for Ad- first runner-up for the National Undergraduate Entrepreneurship vanced Materials Processing Education Award in 2002. (CAMP), a New York State Center for Advanced Technol- Clarkson University was founded in memory of Thomas S. Clarkson, ogy, which contains 70 state- a northern New York businessman with a deep concern for human- of-the-art research labs. Stu- ity. Today the University continues to reflect his fundamental val- dents have access to numer- ues: a commitment to professional skill and competence coupled ous laboratory and research with personal integrity and human understanding.

• 4 • CLARKSON UNIVERSITY FACTS (through Fall 2005)

CLARKSON is an independent, nationally ranked SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES research university offering comprehensive programs in Dean: James R. Pratt; 68 Ph.D. faculty members ¨; QUICK FACTS business, engineering, science, liberal arts, health sciences, 546 undergraduate students; 54 graduate students # LOCATION — Potsdam (pop. 9,500), N.Y., in the foothills and physical therapy. With a total enrollment of just over 3,100, of the Adirondack Mountains near the St. Lawrence River including nearly 400 graduate students, we are among the smallest SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HISTORY — Founded in 1896 as a memorial to Thomas S. Clarkson, a Potsdam businessman and humanitarian nationally ranked research institutions in the U.S. Our size promotes: Dean: Timothy F. Sugrue; 27 Ph.D. faculty members; ¨ BOARD CHAIR — John S. Welch Jr. ’54 •Interaction between students and faculty 698 undergraduate students; 69 graduate students # •Collaborative research across disciplines PRESIDENT — Anthony G. Collins •Flexibility in programs WALLACE H. COULTER SCHOOL OF CAMPUS — 640 wooded acres, 45 buildings •A friendly campus atmosphere ENGINEERING ENROLLMENT — 2,736 undergraduates and 387 graduate students from 36 states, 40 countries Engineering is our largest discipline (48% of Dean: S.S. (Mani) Venkata; 65 Ph.D. faculty members ¨; UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION PROFILE (Fall 2004) — undergraduates), with growing proportions in business 1,348 undergraduate students; 173 graduate students # (17%), arts and sciences (18%), and interdisciplinary Male (76%) and female (24%); 70% in top 25% of high school class programs (17%). Students in business, liberal arts and BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO — 16:1 technical communications gain a distinctive professional edge Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, FACULTY — 176 full time through Clarkson’s technology-rich environment. Arete´ (Liberal Arts and Business double major)* LIVING ALUMNI — 33,600 WHY WE PRODUCE LEADERS Biology, Biomolecular Science, *Business and Technology THE CLARKSON SCHOOL — an opportunity for talented Clarkson students develop the technical expertise, management Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil secondary school juniors to begin university study a year early. abilities, and versatility required in today’s knowledge-based Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Students attend classes with freshmen, have access to everything economy. Beyond their strong foundation in core disciplines, Arts and Sciencese e-Business, Electrical Engineering, the University offers, and upon completion of the one-year they graduate with hallmark skills in: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science and program are admitted with advanced standing to Clarkson and •Teamwork Policy* Financial Information and Analysis, History, other outstanding universities. •Communication Humanities*, Industrial Hygiene-Environmental Toxicology*, ROTC — Army and Air Force (voluntary) •Creative problem solving Information Systems and Business Processes, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES — more than 100 clubs One alumnus in 12 is president, vice president, chief executive Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management*, SPORTS — 19 varsity and nine intramural officer, or owner of a company. Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Interdisciplinary Social VARSITY SPORTS — Division I men’s and women’s hockey; WHY WE PRODUCE PROBLEM SOLVERS Sciences*, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Division III men’s and women’s teams in alpine and nordic Open-ended, hands-on projects are at the heart of a learning Political Science, Psychology, Software Engineering*, Technical skiing, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming; process that connects business, engineering, liberal arts, and Communications men’s baseball and golf, and women’s volleyball science. For example, about 400 undergraduates a year perform FRATERNITIES — Seven national; four local faculty-mentored research or join multidisciplinary team-project GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS SORORITIES — Two national competitions. All business students work on entrepreneurial teams Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.); Master of FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE — 90% of students receive some that create and run actual companies. Many join consulting groups Engineering (M.E.); Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.); form of financial aid that assist area businesses and organizations. Co-ops and Master of Science (M.S.); Master of Science in Management UNIVERSITY FINANCES Annual Budget (FY 2004) — internships provide on-the-job experience for students in all fields. Systems (M.S.M.S.); Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Basic $62 million WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH Science, M.S.; Chemical Engineering, M.E., M.S., Ph.D.; Endowment (September 30, 2004) — $100 million Clarkson sets a world-class standard in research by concentrating its Chemistry, M.S., Ph.D.; Civil Engineering, M.E., M.S.; Civil and Research Funded by External Sources (FY 2004) — $16 million strengths and leveraging expertise through cross-disciplinary teams. Environmental Engineering, Ph.D.; Computer Science, M.S.; COSTS 2004-2005 Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP). *Electrical Engineering, M.E., M.S.; Electrical and Computer Tuition — $24,100 (per credit hour — $803) A New York State Center for Advanced Technology. Engineering, Ph.D.; Engineering and Global Operations Room (two persons) — $4,728 Specializations within colloid and surface science include: Management, M.S.*; Engineering Science, M.S., Ph.D.; Board — $4,340 colloidal dispersions and processing; nanosystems; particle Environmental Management, M.B.A.; Environmental Science Fees — $400 (undergraduate); $215 (graduate) transport, deposition, and removal; chemical-mechanical and Engineering, M.S., Ph.D.*; General Management, M.B.A.; Comprehensive Undergraduate Full-Time Total — $33,568 planarization; particle synthesis and properties; thin films and Global Supply Chain Management, M.B.A.; Human Resource ACCREDITATION coatings; and supporting technologies. Management, M.S.M.S.; Information Technology, M.S.*; •The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle Center for the Environment. The center facilitates Innovation and New Venture Management, M.B.A.; States Association of Colleges and Schools research and education across Clarkson’s curriculum and Management Systems, M.S.; Management Information Systems, •The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the promotes community outreach. It oversees several M.S.M.S.; Manufacturing Management, M.S.M.S.; Mathematics, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. interdisciplinary degree programs and includes the Center M.S., Ph.D.; Mechanical Engineering, M.E., M.S., Ph.D.; Physics, •The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for Air Resources Engineering and Science (CARES) and Great M.S., Ph.D.; Professional Management, M.S. •The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Rivers Center. Three centers provide learning and research ¨96% of all Clarkson faculty members have Ph.D.s Education of the American Physical Therapy Association resources for the entire campus community: #Clarkson School students, some students enrolled in •Center for Global Competitiveness interdisciplinary programs, and students with undecided ADDITIONAL INFORMATION •Shipley Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurship majors are not included in these totals. Undergraduate Admission •Eastman Kodak Center for Excellence in Communication *Interdisciplinary degree Clarkson University OUTSTANDING Careers PO Box 5605Potsdam, NY 13699-5605 Our placement rates are consistently among the nation’s highest. 800-527-6577 Over the past three years, our graduates starting annual salaries [email protected] have averaged more than $46,000. A cross-section of strong Alumni and Parent Relations corporate partners includes: Accenture, Alcoa,Corning,Eastman 315-268-6467 Kodak, Energizer, Estee Lauder, ExxonMobil,General Electric, IBM, Kraft, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble, Raytheon, United Clarkson Switchboard 315-268-6400 Technologies, Wyeth, Xerox www.clarkson.edu

• 5 • Adirondack Mountains

POTSDAM and ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY

t. Lawrence County is a place where you find the best that Fans of the arts have a wealth of resources available, enriched by SAmerica has to offer – a place where farmers and professors work the colleges and universities in the area. Potsdam is home of Clarkson near each other with admiration and respect, a place where Fortune University, a 4-year private institution specializing in technology 500 companies operate alongside artisans and Potsdam College, a 4-year Liberal and mom and pop shops, a place that is Arts College, which is part of the State rugged and wild, yet cosmopolitan and University of New York. Art galleries, “home” to people from 40 different coun- visiting theatre and dance companies, op- tries. era and classical musical concerts based St. Lawrence County is the largest at the schools draw performance artists geographical county east of the Missis- from around the world. Contemporary sippi, yet there are only 110,000 resi- musical acts find they receive a particu- dents. The forests and parks teem with larly warm reception in Potsdam. Per- wildlife from bear to fish, moose to white- formances in the area have included tailed deer. There are thousands of acres Trisha Yearwood, The Irish Rovers, The of woods and over 200 ponds, lakes and Indigo Girls and Sugar Ray. These are in rivers. The mighty St. Lawrence con- addition to a host of local talent that en- nects the country to Canadian neighbors, tertains the community in frequent open- just minutes away. St. Lawrence County air concerts and festivals in the summer is an educational community and boasts months. six colleges and Universities, which turn Visitors can sample a variety of cui- out future leaders of the country’s busi- sines any time of the year from one of nesses and communities. Potsdam’s 29 eateries. In any season, As for recreation, St. Lawrence outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at County has it all: camping, fishing, boat- home in Potsdam. The Racquette River ing, biking, hiking, canoeing, swimming, provides the perfect setting for canoe- snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and ing, kayaking, or swimming. The sur- fairs and festivals of all kinds. Mostly, rounding woods are ideal for an after- what you’ll find on your visit to St. noon of hiking and exploration or, even, Lawrence County is an unhurried atmo- a fall picnic. In the winter, the gentle sphere where people will gladly take a slopes provide a great location for cross- moment to pass the time of day and tell country skiers and sledding fans alike. you stories of life in Border Country. Nothing beats the view from Potsdam, You will find a place that’s safe to visit, no matter what the season is. Discover with wide open spaces and a strong re- Market Street, Potsdam Potsdam and see what you have been gard for those who live, work and visit missing. here. St. Lawrence County, the North Coast of America, entices both rugged adventurers and those just content to sit back and watch. Stretching from the St. Lawrence River, to deep into the famed Adirondack Park with majestic forests and lakes, St. Lawrence County encompasses 2,840 square miles. It’s New York’s largest county. There’s plenty of room for all. No matter what the season, there is never a limit to the adventures you’ll find in St. Lawrence County.

POTSDAM Known as the “cultural and educational center of St. Lawrence County,” Potsdam is a warm and neighborly community, rich in heri- tage and tradition while involved in exploration of cutting-edge tech- nology. Victorian-style architecture is blended with modern educational and scientific centers, cultural and shopping facilities, restaurants, medical facilities, airport and accommodations. Several of the town’s earliest homes and public buildings were constructed of Potsdam sandstone, which was so abundant at the time the town was first explored for permanent settlement. http://www.potsdam.ny.us/

• 6 • • 7 • Over a half million fans have seen the Golden Knights boast a very impressive 159-65-20 record at Cheel Arena since the building's opening in 1991.

CHEEL CAMPUS CENTER

egarded by many as among individual R the finest college hockey backed seats, facilities in the country, Cheel reached from Arena has proved to be an ideal sloping aisles. venue in which to watch some of Every seat the best hockey that the NCAA offers has to offer. From the inaugural unobstructed 9-3 opening night victory over sight lines to Boston College on October 26, the ice 1991, to their last-second tie surface. The against nationally-ranked Colgate arena will last February, the Golden Knights accommodate supplied their loyal fans with an additional plenty to cheer about within the 400-900 spectators in the standing-room areas along its perimeter. spectacular confines of the 3,000- Five spacious carpeted dressing rooms for varsity, junior varsity, seat arena at the Cheel Campus and visiting teams, plus a complete training room, a fully equipped Center. “Cheel Arena is one of the weight room, players lounge, and coaches’ office, as well as storage showcase hockey arenas in the and skate-sharpening areas, are included in the lower level of the nation, and a great tribute to all complex. The upper level features a hospitality suite that the players, coaches and staff at Clarkson University and the overlooks the arena surface from center-ice. Highlighting the arena ECAC,” stated former ECAC Commissioner Clayton Chapman. high above center-ice is a 12' x 13', four-sided Daktronics scoreboard For the previous 53 years, the Knights enjoyed a tremendous featuring a 24" x 96", 16-color message center. home-ice advantage at old Walker Arena. The success and In addition to hosting some of the finest hockey in the enthusiasm generated at Cheel Arena, where the Knights have Northeast, the multipurpose arena also serves the entire Clarkson posted a 159-65-20 home record the past 14 seasons, indicates community, which can congregate in one place for convocations, Clarkson hockey will continue to prosper and reach loftier heights commencement, concerts, and other events for the first time in at Cheel. many years. This facility is located on the hill campus, adjacent The Campus Center provides the University with a 110,000- to the CAMP Building, Snell Field and the indoor Recreation square-foot student center and multipurpose arena. A major gift Center. Final design of the Campus Center was conducted by commitment from Helen Snell Cheel resulted in the building being Daniel F. Tully Associates Inc. of Boston. Construction began called the Cheel Campus Center. The arena features a regulation June 15, 1990, and was completed in late August 1991. ice surface measuring 85' x 200' and approximately 3,000 Through the first 14 seasons at Cheel, 715,285 fans have witnessed the Knights play. Clarkson has drawn over 3,000 fans to one game 116 times, and the opening contest against Boston College attracted 3,843, more than double the listed capacity of 1,800 at Walker Arena. On January 18, 2003 a record Cheel Arena crowd of 4,125 saw the Golden Knights battle arch-rival St. Lawrence. “They did everything right—the whole thing,” exclaimed , former Clarkson and Boston College head coach, at Cheel’s opening. “They really needed a student union and a new rink, and this is going to be a great tool for them. It is just a beautiful building.”

• 8 • Clarkson earned its 100th win against ECACHL competition at Cheel Arena with a 3-1 victory over Princeton on February 5, 2005.

CHEEL ARENA FACTS

CLARKSON'S OVERALL RECORD AT CHEEL A RENA (1991-2005): 159-65-20 - .693 winning percentage vs ECAC: 100-39-14, .699 vs HEA: 14-7-0, .666 vs CCHA: 5-6-3, .464 vs WCHA: 1-6-1, .187 vs AH: 7-0-0, 1.000 vs. CHA: 3-2-0, .600 vs Independ.: 1-1-2 .500 vs Div. III: 2-0, 1.000 vs Canadian: 6-0, 1.000 Playoffs: 20-4, .833

Att. Date Opponent Score 1. 4,125 - 1/18/03 vs St. Lawrence L 3-2 2. 4,115 - 11/3/01 vs St. Lawrence W 7-6 ot 3. 3,865 - 1/23/99 vs St. Lawrence W 5-4 4. 3,843 - 10/26/91 vs Boston Coll. W 9-3 @ 5. 3,840 - 1/25/97 vs St. Lawrence W 8-3 6. 3,832 - 11/18/95 vs St. Lawrence W 6-4 7. 3,817 - 11/22/03 vs St. Lawrence W 3-1 8. 3,755 - 1/15/05 vs St. Lawrence L 7-2 9. 3,723 - 11/15/97 vs St. Lawrence W 4-3 10. 3,702 - 1/20/96 vs Vermont L 6-3 11. 3,657 - 10/30/93 vs Boston Coll. W 4-3 ot * 12. 3,644 - 10/31/92 vs UNH W 6-1 * 13. 3,619 - 12/10/94 vs St. Lawrence W 9-2 14. 3,615 - 12/13/91 vs St. Lawrence L 4-3 15. 3,593 - 3/9/02 vs St. Lawrence W6-1 $ 16. 3,587 - 11/13/99 vs Rensselaer L 3-2 17. 3,549 - 10/22/94 vs Elmira W 8-3 * 18. 3,520 - 11/21/92 vs Cornell T 3-3 ot 19. 3,514 - 3/14/93 vs St. Lawrence W 5-3 $

Top 20 All-Time Crowds at Cheel Arena at Cheel All-Time Crowds 20 Top 20. 3,502 - 3/5/94 vs Harvard T 2-2 ot @ First Game, * Season Opener, $ ECAC Playoff

• 9 • Clarkson's Pep Band is considered one of the best in the country and provides plenty of noise and support for the Golden Knights at Cheel and on the road.

CHEEL ARENA 1991-2005 Records at Cheel Arena Overall ECAC Year Record Record 2004-05 6-6-3 4-5-2 2003-04 9-9-2 4-6-1 2002-03 10-9 6-5 2001-02 14-4-1 8-2-1 2000-01 10-5-1 7-3-1 1999-00 9-9-1 5-4-1 1998-99 14-4-1 9-2 1997-98 12-1-2 10-0-1 1996-97 12-5 8-3 1995-96 13-2-2 9-1-1 1994-95 10-5-2 6-4-1 1993-94 13-2-3 8-1-2 1992-93 12-2-2 8-1-2 1991-92 13-2 9-2

Year-by-Year Attendance TOTAL A TTENDANCE: SINGLE GAME CHEEL RECORDS at Cheel Arena 715,285 MOST CLARKSON GOALS: Year Attendance Games Avg. 244 games - 2,931 average 12 vs Northeastern, 11/6/92 2004-05 39,157 17 2,303 2003-04 50,045 20 2,503 SINGLE GAME MOST OPPONENTS GOALS: 8 Three times 2002-03 53,393 19 2,810 ATTENDANCE MARK: vs W. Michigan 11/4/94 (L 8-4) 2001-02 56,530 19 2,975 4,125, January 18, 2003 vs Colgate, 2/18/95 (L 8-5) 2000-01 48,962 17 2,880 vs St. Lawrence vs Cornell, 2/11/00 (L 8-3) 1999-00 53,379 19 2,809 TOTAL CLARKSON GOALS: MOST COMBINED GOALS: 1998-99 56,541 19 2,976 986 (4.04 average), 15 in 8-7 win vs Union, 11/13/93 1997-98 45,485 15 3,032 1991-2005 (244 games) 1996-97 53,669 17 3,157 LONGEST WINNING STREAK: 1995-96 53,430 17 3,143 TOTAL OPPONENTS GOALS: 11 Games (11/22/97 - 3/14/98) 1994-95 53,290 17 3,135 621 (2.55 average) 1993-94 51,502 17 3,030 1991-2005 (244 games) SHUTOUTS OVERALL: 14 1992-93 51,833 16 3,240 MOST SHUTOUTS IN A SEASON: 3 (three times) 1991-92 48,069 16 3,004 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03

• 10 • Steve Dubinsky '93, who went on to play in the NHL with the , , Nashsville Predators and St. Louis Blues, celebrated the grand opening of Cheel Arena with a hat trick, including the first Clarkson scored in the building, as the Golden Knights defeated Boston College 9-3 before 3,843 fans on October 26, 1991.

TOP CLARKSON GOALS SCORED AT CHEEL

October 26, 1991– Junior center Steve ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ March 4, 1994 – Sophomore Steve Palmer ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ November 29, 1996 – Junior right wing Chris Dubinsky nets a hat trick, including the Golden scores on a power play 54 seconds into the Clark begins the scoring just 42 seconds after Knights’ first goal in their new home, leading third period to tie the game 2-2 against ECAC the opening faceoff Clarkson to a 9-3 victory over Boston College front-runner Harvard. with the first of his before 3,843 fans. two goals as the March 11, 1994 – While on the power play, Knights jump out December 7, 1991 – makes a junior left wing Marko Tuomainen scores his to a 4-1 lead en big impact as a rookie center scoring at 3:12 of second goal of the game, the eventual game- route to a 6-3 win sudden-death overtime to lift Clarkson to a 4-3 winner at 13:50 of the final frame, as Clarkson over Boston Col- thriller against holds on to down Colgate 7-6 in the first game lege. Rensselaer as the of the ECAC Quarterfinals. Knights win their January 4, 1997 – ninth in a row. November 19, 1994 – Clarkson reaches 1,000 Chris Clark’s sec- wins faster than any other college hockey pro- ond of three goals, January 4, 1992 – gram with a 9-1 win over Yale before 3,156. just 53 seconds into Patrice Robitaille Sophomore center Sophomore center Todd White records the game- the second frame, 's winner early in the second stanza. puts the Green and Gold on top 3-2 as Clarkson second goal of the comes from behind en route to a 5-2 victory ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ game, at 10:21 of November 23, 1994 – Senior left wing Patrice over Cornell. the third, lifts Robitaille tallies two third-period goals, includ- Clarkson to a 6-5 ing the deciding score on the power play at March 7, 1997 – Junior right wing Dana victory over Yale. 14:31, as Clarkson goes on to defeat Miami 6-4. Mulvihill starts Clarkson’s comeback with the Knights’ first goal, at 12:49 of the first November 21, February 3, 1995 – Junior Steve Palmer scores period as the Green and Gold battle back from Craig Conroy 1992 – Senior twice in the third period as Clarkson storms a 2-0 deficit to down Yale 5-2 in first game of Steve Dubinsky back for 4-2 win over Union. ECAC Quarterfinals. scores with 54 seconds left as Clarkson sal-

vages a 3-3 tie against Cornell. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ January 12, 1996 – The second power-play November 22, 1997 – Sophomore left wing goal of the game by junior Todd White, at 16:11 Matt Reid completes a hat trick with Clarkson’s March 12, 1993 – Clarkson takes the first game of the first stanza, gives the Knights a decisive final goal at 18:26 of the third period in an 11- of the ECAC Quarterfinals against St. Lawrence, 3-1 advantage over Maine in a game be- 0 rout of Rensselaer. 3-1. Freshman right wing Kevin Murphy scores tween the two national pow- with less than five minutes to go in the first to ers that ends up in a 3-2 March 7, 1998 – Defenseman Nick give the Green and Gold a 2-0 advantage. Clarkson victory. Windsor caps off a steady senior sea- son, scoring 12 seconds into overtime March 14, 1993 – Freshman left wing Steve March 1, 1996 – to give the Green and Gold a 4-3 vic- Palmer’s second goal of the game, a shorthanded Defenseman Phil tory over Cornell in the final game of marker at 13:39 of the third, insures the Knights’ Lecavalier’s first goal of the regular season and the ECAC TV 5-3 win over St. Lawrence in the second game his junior campaign, two Game of the Week. of the ECAC Quarterfinals. minutes into sudden-death overtime, proves to be the March 13, 1998 – Captain, senior left wing, October 30, 1993 – Brian Mueller, a junior game-winner in Clarkson’s Ben Maidment nets the overtime game- defenseman, nets the winner 2:53 into the extra 2-1 triumph over Cornell. winner against Vermont in a 2-1 win session as the Knights, after falling behind 2-0 in of the first game of the the first, knock off Boston College before 3,657 in March 8, 1996 – Jun- ECAC Quarterfinals with the opening game of the 1993-94 campaign. ior left wing Jean- 1:28 left in the extra session. Francois Houle becomes November 13, 1993 – Brian Mueller scores the only player to ever record four goals in one November 28, 1998 – Sophomore left wing his second goal of the game with 44 seconds game at Cheel as he completes the scoring at Erik Cole connects off an assist from class- remaining as Clarkson pulls out a wild 8-7 vic- 15:52 of the third in the Knights’ 5-2 victory ○○○○○○○○○ mate, defenseman Willie Mitchell to tie the tory over Union. over Brown in first game of ECAC Quarterfinals. score against Boston College at 7:08 of the third period, and then Cole and Mitchell set-up junior December 4, 1993 – Sophomore right wing March 9, 1996 – Todd White puts Clarkson defenseman Philippe Roy's power-play game-win- Chris Lipsett tallies the game-winning goal on up 4-3 at 8:42 of the third frame with his sec- ner at 11:41 as the Knights defeat the Eagles 2-1. the power play at 12:39 of the third as Clarkson ond goal in 5-3 win over Brown in the second defeats St. Lawrence 5-3 before 3,456. game of the ECAC Quarterfinals. • 11 • Todd White '97, who entering his ninth NHL season, scored a Clarkson best nine game-winning goals in his senior campaign, including back-to-back winners in the Knights' victories over Union (3-2) and Rensselaer (5-1) on February 7-8, 1997 at Cheel Arena.

December 12, 1998 – Sophomore center ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ECAC Quarterfinals. Sophomore left wing ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Knights' 6-1 Don Smith scores Clarkson's first and last David Evans tallies the game-winner with 3:40 win over St. goals, the game-winner at 15:04 of the third, left in the second period. Lawrence in as the Knights defeat Ferris State 5-4. the second January 19, 2001 - Senior Don Smith's power- game of the January 23, 1999 – Willie play goal midway through the second period ECAC Mitchell's first goal of the starts a three-goal outburst as Clarkson comes Quarterfinals. season caps off a five-goal from behind to edge Dartmouth 4-3. Evans' first Clarkson rally as the goal with 36 Knights overcome a February 23, 2001 - Senior Murray Kuntz con- seconds left in Kerry Ellis-Toddington 3-0 deficit to defeat nects on the power play midway through the the first period arch-rival St. Lawrence third period as Clarkson takes a 3-1 lead over proves to be 5-4 before the largest Colgate en route to a 3-2 victory and its third the game-winner. Nick crowd (3,865) ever at win of the season over the Red Raiders. November 15, 2002 – Junior Tristan Lush Windsor Cheel and a live televi- records his first career hat trick to lead Clarkson sion audience in the February 24, 2001 - Just 57 seconds after the to a 5-1 victory over 15th ranked Brown as the ECAC TV Game of the Week. opening faceoff, the Golden Knights' leading Knights successfully open a six-game home scorer, junior Matt Poapst, tallies as Clarkson stand. February 5, 1999 – Clarkson scores two quick gets the early jump en route to snapping a five- goals to start the second, including freshman game losing skid to January 11, 2003 – Clarkson wins its second ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ right wing Matt Poapst's power-play marker at Cornell with a 2-0 vic- straight game and sophomore defenseman Randy 5:48, to defeat Dartmouth 2-1. tory over the Big Red. Jones caps off a five-point weekend with the lone goal in the 1-0 shutout over Vermont. Jones March 12, 1999 – The Knights knock-off a stubborn March 10, 2001 – With breaks a scoreless tie as he jams in his own Brown squad, 3-2 in overtime, in the first game of the perhaps the biggest goal rebound at 2:27 of the third. ECAC Quarterfinals as sophomore defenseman Kent ever scored at Cheel, Huskins scores the game-winner 55 seconds into the ECAC Rookie of the January 2, 2004 – At 1:50 into overtime, sopho- extra session. Year, Rob McFeeters more defenseman Chris Brekelmans scores ends the longest game from the top of the circles to lift Clarkson to a December 4, 1999 – Freshman left wing Mikko in Clarkson history and 4-3 triumph over Mercyhurst. Ruutu tallies the Knights’ only goal, despite a the fifth-longest game 42-18 shot advantage, as Clarkson fights back ever played in college Murray Kuntz February 21, 2004 – In their final home game to tie St. Lawrence 1-1 before 3,484. hockey at 99:53. With of the season the Knights just seven seconds left in the second over- snap a six-game los- March 3, 2000 – Center Kevin O’Flaherty time session, McFeeters snaps off a low shot ing skid with a 3-2 comes through in during a scramble in front for the game-win- victory over first- his freshman cam- ner lifting Clarkson to a 3-2 victory over Ver- place Brown. The paign by scoring mont in the second game of the ECAC Green and Gold two goals in a 32- Quarterfinals. enjoyed a revital- second span early ized power play as in the third period, November 3, 2001 – Senior defenseman Kerry junior Jay including the win- Ellis-Toddington ends a wild game against St. Latulippe con- ner at 7:15, as the Lawrence by blasting a shot from the point just verts on the man- Knights come from under the crossbar at 2:04 of overtime to lift advantage, behind to defeat Willie Mitchell the Knights to a 7-6 victory over their arch- Clarkson's second Dartmouth 5-4, rivals before a record crowd of 4,115. Kevin power-play marker David Evans which clinches home-ice for the ECAC O'Flaherty, who registered his first career hat of the contest, for Quarterfinals. trick earlier in the contest, helps set up the de- the eventual winning score at 12:42 of the sec- cisive score. ond. March 10, 2000 – Sophomore Matt Poapst knocks in a rebound 1:02 into the third period to cap off a January 12, 2002 – With 1:43 left in the sec- January 21, 2005 – Freshman center Steve three-goal rally in Clarkson’s come-from-behind ond period, freshman Chris Blight tallies the Zalewski scores both goals to lead the Knights 3-2 victory over Princeton in the first game of the game's only goal for his third game-winning marker to a 2-0 victory over Union. ECAC Quarterfinals. of the season as Clarkson blanks Union, 1-0. February 25, 2005 – Senior center Jay March 11, 2000 – The Knights run their March 9, 2002 – Senior David Evans closes Latulippe scores with one second left in regu- postseason record at Cheel to 17-0 with a 2-1 out his college career at home on a high note by lation to cap off a third-period rally as Clarkson win over Princeton in the second game of the recording his first collegiate hat trick in the ties 13th-ranked Colgate 3-3.

• 12 • • 13 • George Roll, was announced as Clarkson's 10th Head Men's Hockey Coach on March 24, 2003.

GEORGE ROLL • HEAD COACH s the Clarkson University Hockey program enters its third season under head coach A George Roll, the Golden Knights appear to be poised to make a return to the upper echelon of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League (ECACHL). For the third straight season, Roll, along with associate coach Greg Drechsel and assistant coach Jean- Francois Houle have brought in a promising group of recruits who are ranked among the best incoming classes in the country. The past three classes, which form the foundation for the Knights' resurgence, have generated nine NHL Draft picks, including three selected this sum- mer. In his first season as the Knights' head coach, Roll guided the Green and Gold to an 18-18-5 overall record in 2003-04, but the Knights stellar play in the postseason, where they skated in the ECACHL Tournament Championship game for the first time since 1999, defined the new coaching staff’s debut at Clarkson. Last season, the Knights slipped to a 13-23-3 mark, but with the promising players Roll and his staff have brought to the North Country in their brief tenure, the future looks very bright for Clarkson Hockey. A former assistant coach at Clarkson when the Golden Knights enjoyed some of their great- est success in the early 1990s, Roll, who was announced as Clarkson’s new coach on March 24, 2003, came back to the University after a very successful tenure as the head coach at Oswego State. Roll completed his seven-year stint at Oswego when he guided the Great Lakers into the title game of the 2003 Division III National Championships, capping off a 25-7-1 season. During his eight-year stretch as the Knights’ number one assistant under former Clarkson head coach , Roll was instrumental in helping to guide the Green and Gold to some of their most outstanding seasons ever in the early 1990s. He played an important role in bringing to the Northern New York campus some of the most talented players to ever lace up skates for the Knights. From 1988-1996, with Roll as an assistant coach, Clarkson complied a 176-82-26 overall record, won 19 ECAC playoff games, earned two conference regular season titles (1991, 1995), claimed two ECAC Tournament titles (1991, 1993) and participated in six NCAA postseason affairs, advancing all the way to the Frozen Four in 1991. The Knights’ last NCAA tournament victory came in 1996 (6-1 over Western Michigan in the first round of the NCAA East Regional in Albany), Roll’s final season at Clarkson before he left Potsdam for a very impressive career as head coach at Oswego beginning at the start of the 1996-97 campaign. In seven years at Oswego State, Roll amassed a 119-74-16 overall record and guided the Lakers to two NCAA Tournament appear- ances, two State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) championships, and one SUNYAC Tournament champion- ship. In 2002-03, the Lakers were ranked No. 3 in the final U.S. College Hockey Online Division III poll. Roll brought Oswego back to the NCAA Division III Tournament Frozen Four for only the second time in the program’s history and first time since 1987. Several of the players that Roll played a large part in bringing to Clarkson included numerous ECAC and All-America All-Stars, over 20 draft choices and more than a few players who have gone on to play professionally, including several NHL standouts. Among the players Roll helped to recruit to Clarkson include NHL players Erik Cole, Craig Conroy, Todd Marchant and Steve Dubinsky. Two of Roll’s recruits, Brian Mueller and Conroy, were Hobey Baker Award finalists. A native of the Chicago suburb of Blue Island, Illinois, Roll played four years at Bowling Green State University, under former Clarkson head coach . Through 161 games with the Falcons, he totaled 62 goals and 90 assists for 152 points. As a junior, Roll made significant contributions to the 1983-84 Falcon squad, which won the national championship and finished with a 34-8-2 record. He served as Bowling Green’s captain in his senior campaign in 1984-85 and finished with a career-high 51 points on 20 goals and 31 assists. Roll received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowling Green in 1986 and his master’s degree in education in athletic administration in 1988. Roll began his coaching career at his alma mater as a graduate assistant under York during the 1987-88 season prior to coming to Clarkson. He is also involved with the USA Hockey Program having served a a coach at the Select 17 Festival in St. Cloud, MN the past four summers. He also served as the director of the Huron Hockey schools in the past. The 10th head coach in Clarkson’s history, Roll, who also served as interim athletic director at Oswego State, makes his home in the Potsdam area with his wife, Paula, and their children, Chris and Sarah. • 14 • From 1988-1996, with George Roll as an assistant coach, Clarkson complied a 176-82- 26 overall record, won 19 ECAC playoff games, earned two conference regular season titles (1991, 1995), claimed two ECAC Tournament titles (1991, 1993) and participated in six NCAA postseason affairs, advancing all the way to the Frozen Four in 1991. COACHING STAFF

ROLL at a GLANCE

Born: Coaching Record: October 9, 1962 150-115-24 (.561 win%) 31-41-8 (.438) - 2 seasons at Clarkson College Degree: 119-74-16 (.608) - 7 seasons at Oswego B.A., Bowling Green State University, 1986 M.S., Bowling Green State University, 1988 Collegiate Career Highlights: (athletic administration) Four years at BGSU (1981-85) 1984 NCAA Champions Coaching Experience: Served as captain in senior year Clarkson Head Coach: 2003-present Scored 152 points (62-90) in 161 games Oswego State: Head Coach, 1996-2003 Clarkson: Assistant Coach, 1988-96 Family: BGSU: Graduate Assistant, 1987-88 Wife: Paula Children: Chris (13), Sarah (11) Coaching Highlights: Guided Clarkson to 2004 ECAC Tr. Championship Game Led Oswego to 2003 NCAA Division III Championship game Named 2003 Division III Coach of the Year As an assistant, helped to lead Clarkson to a 176-82-26 overall record, two ECAC regular season titles (1991, 1995), two ECAC Tournament titles (1991, 1993) and six NCAA postseason showings in eight seasons (1988-96)

ROLL’S RECORD Head Coach at Clarkson 2004-05: 13-23-3, ECAC quarterfinals 2003-04: 18-18-5, ECAC Tr. (runner-up) Head Coach at Oswego 2002-03: 25-7-1, SUNYAC Tr. Champions, NCAA Tr. (National Runner-Up) 2001-02: 17-9-4 2000-01: 17-9-1 1999-00: 15-11-3 1998-99: 15-13-3 1997-98: 17-13-2, NCAA Tournament 1996-97: 13-12-2 Totals: 119-74-16 Assistant Coach at Clarkson 1995-96: 25-10-3 16-4-2 (2nd) ECAC Tr. (4th), NCAA Tr. Greg Drechsel, George Roll and Mark Morris behind 1994-95: 23-10-4 14-5-3 (1st) ECAC Tr. (3rd), NCAA Tr. the Clarkson bench at the1991 NCAA Frozen Four. 1993-94: 20-9-5 13-5-4 (2nd) ECAC Tr. (3rd) 1992-93: 20-10-5 12-6-4 (tied 3rd) ECAC Tr. Champions, NCAA 1991-92: 22-10-1 15-6-1 (tied 2nd) ECAC Tr., (tied 3rd), NCAA Tr. 1990-91: 29-9-2 15-5-2 (1st) ECAC Tr. Champions, NCAA -Frozen Four 1989-90: 21-11-3 12-7-3 (tied 3rd) ECAC Tr. (tied 3rd), NCAA Tr. 1988-89: 16-13-3 13-7-2 (4th) ECAC Tr. (5th)

• 15 • During Greg Drechsel's first coaching stint (1989-93) at Clarkson, the Knights posted four consecutive 20-win seasons, an overall record of 92-40-11, won two ECAC Tournament champi- onships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament all four years.

GREG DRECHSEL • ASSOCIATE COACH reg Drechsel has brought a wealth of hockey knowledge back to Clarkson since Greturning to the Golden Knights'program in 2003. Drechsel has been very instrumen- tal in helping to bring to Potsdam some of the most promising college players in the nation the past three seasons. Clarkson's past three recruiting classes, which form the foundation for the Knights' resurgence, have generated nine NHL Draft picks, including three selected this summer. In his first year as an associate coach he helped to guide the Golden Knights to the championship game of the 2004 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament. Prior to returning to Clarkson for his second stint on the Green and Gold's coaching staff, the North York, Ontario native served in the scouting department with the Los Ange- les Kings of the National Hockey League since 1996, working under Clarkson alumni , LA’s Vice President and General Manager, and Bill O’Flaherty, the Kings’ Director of Player Personnel. For three years Drechsel acted as the Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting for the Kings, evaluating draft eligible prospects in North America, Europe and Russia for the annual NHL entry draft. “Greg is known both in the pro and college ranks as a tireless worker who brings a wealth of knowledge to the table,” stated George Roll.” He is an excellent recruiter, but also is very knowledgeable of all facets of the game. His professional experience with the Kings, especially his association with Bill O’Flaherty and Dave Taylor has benefited our players immensely. Greg is a very close friend with whom I look forward to working with to reestablish DRECHSEL at a GLANCE Clarkson’s prominence in Division I hockey.” A four-year assistant coach for the Golden Knights from Born: 1989-1993, Drechsel has also served as an assistant coach January 2, 1966 at Miami University (1993-94) and at the University of Den- ver (1994-96). During his coaching stint at Clarkson, the College Degree: Knights posted four consecutive 20-win seasons, an over- B.A., Colgate University, 1988 all record of 92-40-11, won two Eastern College Athletic Con- (Psychology) ference (ECAC) Tournament championships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament all four years. He played a large Coaching Experience: role in bringing numerous all-star caliber players to Clarkson, Clarkson: associate coach, 2003- present including current NHL standout Todd White of the Ottawa Denver: assistant coach, 1994-96 Miami: assistant coach, 1993-94 Senators, who was a Hobey Baker Award finalist in 1997. Clarkson: assistant coach, 1989-93 A 1988 graduate of Colgate University, Professional Hockey Experience: Drechsel was a high-scor- : Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, ing left wing for the Raiders 2000-2003 from 1984-88. Through 128 Los Angeles Kings: U.S. Amateur Scout, 1996-2000 college games, he scored 55 Maine Mariners: Player, 1989 goals and 83 assists. West Germany: Player, 1988 Drechsel and his wife, Sandy, make their home in Collegiate Career Highlights: Potsdam with their two Four years at Colgate (1984-88) young daughters, Madeline Scored 138 points (55-83) in 128 games and Hannah. Family: Wife: Sandy Children: Madeline (8), Hannah (5).

• 16 • Jean-Francois Houle, played in 143 games and helped to lead the Golden Knights to two ECAC Regular Season titles (1995, 1997), four berths in the league championship tournament in Lake Placid and three consecutive NCAA Tourna- ment appearances (1995, 1996, 1997) en route to a 95-39-12 from 1993-97. COACHING STAFF

JEAN-FRANCOIS HOULE • ASSISTANT COACH he passion for Clarkson Hockey that Jean-Francois Houle displayed as a hard- T working forward for the Golden Knights in the mid-1990s has carried over into his role as an assistant coach. Houle, who joined head coach George Roll and associ- ate coach Greg Drechsel to make up Clarkson's new coaching staff in 2003 has been very instrumental in helping to bring to Potsdam some of the most promising college players in the nation the past three seasons. Clarkson's past three recruiting classes, which form the foundation for the Knights' resurgence, have generated nine NHL Draft picks, including three selected this summer. In his first year as an assistant coach for the Green and Gold. Houle helped to guide the Golden Knights to the championship game of the 2004 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament. One of Clarkson’s top defensive-forwards ever, Jean-Francois Houle was a fan fa- vorite who did whatever it took to win during his playing career with the Knights from 1993-97. Head coach George Roll is hoping Houle continues to instill the same pride and enthusiasm for Clarkson Hockey into the current team. Houle helped to lead the Green and Gold to two ECAC Regular Season titles (1995, 1997), four berths in the league championship tournament in Lake Placid and three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (1995, 1996, 1997) en route to a 95-39-12 career record. Houle, who played in a 143 career games, made a significant contribution offensively, recording 129 career points on 49 goals and 80 assists. He served as a co-captain in his senior campaign as Clarkson posted the third most wins in school history with a 27-10 overall record and won its seventh ECAC Regular Season crown with a 17-5 conference mark. “J.F. is just one of those infectious personalities who has a tremendous impact on our program,” stated George Roll. “I am grateful that he has come back to his alma mater to begin his coaching career. J.F. has worn the Green and Gold and knows the amount of pride that goes in to put- HOULE at a GLANCE ting on the Clarkson sweater. His ambition and drive per- meates throughout the locker room. He certainly knows Born: the amount of effort that goes into being a successful January 14, 1975 student-athlete at Clarkson.” After graduating from Clarkson, the Lasalle, Quebec College Degree: B.S., Clarkson University, 1997 native played several years of professional Professional Hockey Experience: hockey with the New Or- New Orleans Brass (ECHL), 1997-1998; 2001-02 leans Brass in the East Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (ECHL), 1999-2001 Coast League, where he Fredericton Canadiens (AHL), 1998-99 set franchise records for most points in game (7) Collegiate Career Highlights: and assists in a game (5). Four years at Clarkson (1993-97) He is the son of former Two ECAC R.S. titles (1995, 1997) Montreal Canadiens Three NCAA Tr. Appearances (1995, 1996, 1997) standout Rejean Houle. Scored 129 points (49-80) in 143 games Houle, his wife, Mia, Family: and their young daughter, Wife: Mia Emma, and son, Noah Luc, Children: Emma (4), Noah Luc (2) make their home in Potsdam.

• 17 • RYAN VINZ • VIDEO COORDINATOR Ryan Vinz begins his second year as a student assistant for the Golden Knights’ hockey pro- gram. “It is nice to have Ryan back on the staff this year,” said head coach George Roll. “He does an excellent job and his contribution is invaluable to the day-to-day operation of the program.” A native of Lancaster, NY, Vinz is Clarkson’s video coordinator, breaking down game tapes into digital format. A three-year varsity goaltender at Lancaster H.S., he also works with the Knights’ goaltenders. Vinz is a junior Communications and Media major.

Mike Pitts - Trainer Ruth Lacombe -Hockey Sec. Jerry Deon - Equip. Manager Scott Smalling - Dir. of Cheel Robin Howard - Cheel Sec.

Mitch Bragg - Manager Bob Ahlfeld - Cool 95.3 FM Gary Mikel - Sports Info.

Cheel Arena Zamboni Crew (l-r): - Mark Bigwarf, Mike Casey, Luchie Whalen. Missing Pete Belmore. • 18 •