2008-09 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HOCKEY 2008-09 Quick Facts College Information Top Returning Players & 2007-08 Stats Location ...............................................................Providence, R.I. Name Pos Ht Wt Yr Gp G Ast Pts PIM Founded..................................................................................1917 John Cavanagh F 5-9 170 Jr. 32 5 13 18 14 Enrollment .............................................................................3,966 Mark Fayne D 6-3 220 Jr. 36 2 4 6 18 Nickname ..............................................................................Friars Matt Germain F 5-11 195 So. 36 1 9 10 23 Colors ....................................Black, White and Silver (PMS 877) Kyle Laughlin F 6-0 190 Jr. 36 2 9 11 6 Affi liation ...........................................................NCAA Division I Joe Lavin D 6-3 200 So. 36 0 8 8 26 Conference .................................................................Hockey East Kyle MacKinnon F 6-0 190 So. 36 5 5 10 8 Arena .......................................................Schneider Arena (3,030) Nick Mazzolini F 6-2 210 Sr. 32 7 9 16 37 Arena Surface .................................................................200' x 85' Pierce Norton F 6-2 200 Sr. 36 14 10 24 63 Web Site ...............................................................www.friars.com Ian O'Connor F 6-0 200 So. 36 5 6 11 23 President ..............................................Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Matt Taormina D 5-11 185 Sr. 36 9 18 27 12 Director of Athletics ....................................Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Executive Associate AD .............................................Jill La Point Goaltenders Associate AD/Internal Operations .............................Nick Reggio Name Yr Gp Min Ga Gaa Sv Sv% Associate AD/Athletic Compliance and Business ..........Mac Hart Ryan Simpson Jr. 4 156 8 3.08 41 .837 Associate AD/Athletic Fund .................................Steve Napolillo Chris Mannix Sr. 4 204 9 2.65 92 .911 Associate AD/Marketing & Communications .......... Arthur Parks Associate AD/Facilities/Game Management ........Carl LaBranche Newcomers Assistant AD/Sports Medicine ......................................John Rock Name Class Pos Ht Wt Hometown Assistant AD/Compliance ..................................Jessica Hegmann Bryce Aneloski Fr. D 6-2 205 Pekin, Ill. Ticket Manager ...................................................Guyde Lombardi Andy Balysky Fr. F 5-10 185 Randolph, N.J. Matt Bergland Fr. F 5-10 175 Faribault, Minn. David Brown Fr. D 6-1 190 Centennial, Colo. Team Information Justin Gates Fr. G 6-1 180 Cranston, R.I. Final '07-'08 Record ..........................................................14-17-5 Chad Johnson Fr. F 5-10 175 Lynn, Mass. '07-'08 Conference Record/Finish .............................11-11-5/Fifth Robert Maloney Fr. F 5-11 180 Eagan, Minn. Lettermen Returning/Lost .......................................................20/5 Daniel New Fr. D 6-1 185 White Plains, N.Y. Captains ........................................Kyle Laughlin, John Cavanagh Shawn Tingley Fr. F 6-1 180 North Kingstown, R.I. Assistant Captains .............................Mark Fayne, Matt Taormina Newcomers ..................................................................................9 Coaching Staff Head Coach ........................................Tim Army (Providence '85) Record at PC/Seasons ............................................ 41-56-11/three Overall Record ......................................................................Same Assistant Coach .............................David Berard (Providence '92) Assistant Coach ............................Stan Moore (Oswego State '78) Hockey Offi ce Phone ............................................(401) 865-2168 Athletic Media Relations Associate AD/Marketing & Communications .......... Arthur Parks Offi ce Phone/E-mail ........401-865-2759/[email protected] Sports Information Director ....................................Jen Rynearson Offi ce Phone/E-mail ......401-865-2208/[email protected] Senior Assistant Director (Men's Hockey Contact) ...Jorge Rocha Offi ce Phone/E-mail .........401-865-2201/[email protected] Fax........................................................................... 401-865-2583 Press Box Phone ..................................................... 401-865-1414 Address ...............................Alumni Hall, Providence, R.I. 02918 1 - 2008-09 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HOCKEY 2008-09 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HOCKEY appearances in the 1989 and 1991 NCAA Tournaments. During that time, Tim Army • Head Coach • Fourth Season Army helped coach and recruit Friar All-Americans Rick Bennett (second Tim Army is in his fourth season as head coach of the Providence Col- team - 1989), Rob Gaudreau (second team - 1992) and Chad Quenneville lege men's hockey team. He took over the reigns of the Friar hockey team (second team - 1994 and 1995) as well as NHL players Chris Therien, Hal on June 17, 2005. A 1985 graduate of the College and an East Providence Gill and Craig Darby. native, Army became the 11th coach in the history of the program. He is the "I believe in the school so much that it's the only college job that I fi rst PC alumnus to coach the team since his former coach Lou Lamoriello would want," Army said. "I am where I am both personally and profession- guided the Friars (1968-83). He also is the fi rst former HOCKEY EAST ally because of Providence College." player to be a head coach in the league. Army is one of the top players in Friar history. He ranks fi rst all-time In his fi rst season, Army revitalized and brought plenty of excitement in games played (151), sixth in points (179), 11th in goals (71) and tied to the program. He led the team to a 17-16-3 overall record, including a for fourth in assists (108). He was a member of the winningest class in 14-10-3 mark in Hockey East action. The 17 wins were the most by a Friar Friar hockey history. He helped the squad post a 97-50-8 mark over four squad since 2002-03. In addition, the Friars, who were picked to fi nish seasons, including the top single-season record ever at Providence in 1983 eighth in the preseason coaches poll, recorded 14 conference victories and (33-10-0). The Friars won 20 or more games in each of his four seasons as surprised many as they fi nished fi fth in the league. The 14 HOCKEY EAST a player and reached the Frozen Four twice (1983 and 1985). wins was one shy of tying a school record. In 1985, he served as the team captain and helped guide the Friars to In 2006-07, Army guided the Friars to the HOCKEY EAST Tourna- the inaugural HOCKEY EAST title with a 2-1 double overtime win over ment Quarterfi nals. The Friars outshot their opponents in 30 of the 36 games Boston College. He also led Providence to the NCAA title game where PC as they continued to get acclimated to Army's fast-paced, aggressive style of was defeated by Rensselaer (2-1). In his senior season, Army led HOCKEY hockey. PC recorded wins over four ranked teams, including a 7-1 triumph EAST in scoring, registering 74 points (27 goals, 47 assists). In recognition over third-ranked New Hampshire on February 24. Several individuals had of his efforts, he was named First Team All-America and earned the Walter strong seasons for the Friars, including Mark Fayne (Bourne, Mass.) who was named to the HOCKEY EAST All-Rookie Team. What others are saying about Tim Army During the 2007-08 campaign, the Friars recorded 14 wins and were ranked as high as 11th in the national polls. Among the 14 victories for the Friars, were two triumphs at Boston College, which went on to claim "I've known Tim since I recruited him and coached him at Providence the national title. The Friars also posted an impressive win over defend- College. He has grown into an outstanding young coach. He understands ing national champion and fi fth-ranked Michigan State at the Great Lakes the philosophies of the College and the values of a PC education." Invitational at the Joe Louis Arena. In all, the Friars had 10 wins against Lou Lamoriello - New Jersey Devils CEO/President and General ranked teams. Manager Prior to his position at PC, Army, who has an extensive coaching background, spent three seasons as the head coach of the Portland Pirates of "I can't think of anyone more deserving of this job than Tim Army. Tim the American Hockey League. He posted a 99-89-32-20 mark in 240 games is a tireless worker who has a tremendous amount of coaching experi- with the Pirates. In his second season at Portland (2003-04), Army guided ence. He is the perfect person to come in and reenergize the Friar hockey the Pirates to a record of 32-27-13-8 for 85 points as the team qualifi ed for program." the Calder Cup Playoffs. Portland defeated the Providence Bruins in a fi rst Ron Wilson - San Jose Sharks Head Coach round series, marking the franchise's fi rst playoff series victory in six years. That season, Army's team set numerous records, including highest penalty “Providence College made an excellent choice in hiring Tim Army as killing percentage (89.5%), fewest goals against in one season (160) and head coach. He is a very bright, well organized, individual who brings most shutouts in a season (17), which also tied the AHL mark. invaluable coaching experience to Providence. His many years in the Before his stint at Portland, Army spent nine seasons as an assistant NHL, AHL and with USA hockey have prepared him well for the chal- coach in the NHL for two different teams. He worked for four seasons