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Providence College Quick Facts College Information Top Returning Players (2006-07 Stats) Location .............................................................. Providence, R.I. Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Gp G Ast Pts PIM Founded ................................................................................ 1917 Jon Rheault F 5'11" 200 Sr. 35 12 13 25 38 Enrollment ............................................................................ 3,998 Nick Mazzolini F 6'2" 210 Jr. 35 5 16 21 37 Nickname ..............................................................................Friars Cody Wild D 6'1" 205 Jr. 32 6 8 14 28 Colors ..................................... Black, White and Silver (PMS 877) Greg Collins F 5'11" 185 So. 33 5 8 13 22 Affiliation .......................................................... NCAA Division I Mark Fayne D 6'3" 220 So. 36 5 7 12 43 Conference ............................................................... Hockey East Kyle Laughlin F 6'0" 190 Jr. 36 2 9 11 6 Arena ...................................................... Schneider Arena (3,030) John Cavanagh F 5'9" 170 So. 24 1 10 11 12 Arena Surface ................................................................. 200' x 85' Goaltenders Web Site ............................................................... www.friars.com Name Yr Gp Min Ga Gaa Sv Sv% President ............................................. Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Tyler Sims Sr. 31 1650 76 2.76 667 .898 Director of Athletics ..................................... Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Chris Mannix Jr. 7 320 13 2.44 99 .884 Associate AD/Internal Operations............................ Nick Reggio Ryan Simpson So. 4 185 12 3.90 61 .836 Associate AD/Athletic Administrator/SWA .............. Jill La Point Associate AD/Athletic Compliance and Business .........Mac Hart Newcomers Associate AD/Athletic Fund ............................... Steve Napolillo Name Class Pos Ht Wt Hometown Associate AD/Marketing & Communications ......... Arthur Parks Eric Baier Fr. D 6'2" 210 North Kingstown, R.I. Associate AD/Facilities/Game Management........ Carl LaBranche Ben Farrer Fr. F 6'1" 190 Calgary, Alberta Assistant AD/Sports Medicine .................................... John Rock Matt Germain Fr. F 5'11" 195 Rockland, Mass. Assistant AD/Compliance ................................ Jessica Hegmann Paul Golden Fr. F 5'11" 175 Milton, Mass. Ticket Manager .................................................. Guyde Lombardi Matt Johnson * So. F 5'9" 175 Lynn, Mass. Jordan Kremyr Fr. F 6'0" 190 Cloverdale, B.C. Joe Lavin Fr. D 6'1" 190 Shrewsbury, Mass. Team Information Kyle MacKinnon Fr. F 6'0" 190 Walnut, Calif. Austin Mayer Fr. F 6'0'' 195 Providence, R.I. Final '06-'07 Record ............................................................ 10-23-3 Ian O'Connor Fr. F 6'0" 200 Londonderry, N.H. '06-'07 Conference Record/Finish ............................ 9-15-3/Eighth * Transfer from Norwich University (ineligible for 2007-08 season) Lettermen Returning/Lost ...................................................... 18/8 Captains .......................................... Kyle Laughlin, John Rheault Assistant Captains............................. Nick Mazzolini, Cody Wild Newcomers ................................................................................ 10 Coaching Staff Head Coach .........................................Tim Army (Providence '85) Record at PC/Seasons ................................................ 27-39-6/two Overall Record ..................................................................... Same Assistant Coach ........................... David Berard (Providence '92) Assistant Coach ......................... Stan Moore (Oswego State '78) Hockey Office Phone ............................................. (401) 865-2168 Athletic Media Relations Associate AD/Marketing & Communications ......... Arthur Parks Office Phone/E-mail .......... 401-865-2759/[email protected] Sports Information Director .................................. Jen Rynearson Office Phone/E-mail ........401-865-2208/[email protected] Senior Assistant Director (Men's Hockey Contact) .. Jorge Rocha Office Phone/E-mail ...........401-865-2201/[email protected] Graduate Assistants:Ryan Emerson, Dan Colleran, Pamela Flenke, ......................................................Matt Silberman, Steve Comolli Fax ............................................................................ 401-865-2583 Press Box Phone ...................................................... 401-865-1414 Address ................................ Alumni Hall, Providence, R.I. 02918 2 Head Coach Tim Army TIM ARMY appearances in the 1989 and 1991 NCAA Tournaments. During that time, Army helped coach and recruit Friar All-Americans Rick Bennett (second Head Coach • Third Season team - 1989), Rob Gaudreau (second team - 1992) and Chad Quenneville (second team - 1994 and 1995) as well as NHL players Chris Therien, Hal Tim Army, who returned to his alma mater to take over the reigns of Gill and Craig Darby. the Providence College hockey program on June 17, 2005, begins his third "I believe in the school so much that it's the only college job that I season as the head coach of the Friars. A 1985 graduate of the College and would want," Army said. "I am where I am both personally and profession- an East Providence native, Army became the 11th coach in the history of ally because of Providence College." the program. He is the first PC alumnus to coach the team since his former Army is one of the top players in Friar history. He ranks first all-time coach Lou Lamoriello guided the Friars (1968-83). He also is the first in games played (151), sixth in points (179), 11th in goals (71) and tied for former HOCKEY EAST player to be a head coach in the league. fourth in assists (108). He was a member of the winningest class in Friar In his first season, Army revitalized and brought plenty of excitement hockey history. He helped the squad post a 97-50-8 mark over four sea- to the program. He led the team to a 17-16-3 overall record, including a 14- sons, including the top single-season record ever at Providence in 1983 (33- 10-3 mark in Hockey East action. The 17 wins were the most by a Friar 10-0). The Friars won 20 or more games in each of his four seasons as a squad since 2002-03. In addition, the Friars, who were picked to finish player and reached the Frozen Four twice (1983 and 1985). eighth in the preseason coaches poll, recorded 14 conference victories and In 1985, he served as the team captain and helped guide the Friars to surprised many as they finished fifth in the league. The 14 HOCKEY the inaugural HOCKEY EAST title with a 2-1 double overtime win over EAST wins was one shy of tying a school record. Boston College. He also led Providence to the NCAA title game where PC In 2006-07, Army guided the Friars to the HOCKEY EAST Tourna- was defeated by Rensselaer (2-1). In his senior season, Army led HOCKEY ment Quarterfinals. The Friars outshot their opponents in 30 of the 36 EAST in scoring, registering 74 points (27 goals, 47 assists). In recognition games as they continued to get acclimated to Army's fast-paced, aggressive of his efforts, he was named First Team All-America and earned the Walter style of hockey. PC recorded wins over four ranked teams, including a 7- 1 triumph over third-ranked New Hampshire on February 24. Several What others are saying about Tim Army individuals had strong seasons for the Friars, including Mark Fayne (Bourne, Mass.) who was named to the HOCKEY EAST All-Rookie Team and "I've known Tim since I recruited him and coached him at Providence sophomore Cody Wild (North Providence, R.I.), who was a HOCKEY College. He has grown into an outstanding young coach. He understands EAST Honorable Mention selection. the philosophies of the College and the values of a PC education." Prior to his position at PC, Army, who has an extensive coaching Lou Lamoriello - New Jersey Devils CEO/President and General background, spent three seasons as the head coach of the Portland Pirates Manager of the American Hockey League. He posted a 99-89-32-20 mark in 240 games with the Pirates. In his second season at Portland (2003-04), Army "I can't think of anyone more deserving of this job than Tim Army. Tim guided the Pirates to a record of 32-27-13-8 for 85 points as the team is a tireless worker who has a tremendous amount of coaching experience. qualified for the Calder Cup Playoffs. Portland defeated the Providence He is the perfect person to come in and reenergize the Friar hockey Bruins in a first round series, marking the franchise's first playoff series program." victory in six years. That season, Army's team set numerous records, in- Ron Wilson - San Jose Sharks Head Coach cluding highest penalty killing percentage (89.5%), fewest goals against in one season (160) and most shutouts in a season (17), which also tied the “Providence College made an excellent choice in hiring Tim Army as head AHL mark. coach. He is a very bright, well organized, individual who brings invaluable Before his stint at Portland, Army spent nine seasons as an assistant coaching experience to Providence. His many years in the NHL, AHL and coach in the NHL for two different teams. He worked for four seasons as an with USA hockey have prepared him well for the challenges of college assistant for Friar great Ron Wilson with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks hockey. More important, he is a man of high character, integrity and family (1993-97) and five years under Wilson