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HOCKEY IN THE PROS NHL DRAFT

YEAR PLAYER NHL TEAM OVERALL RD HiGHEST SELECTION: 2008 Luke Witkowski, D (arrives in ‘09) 160 6th Mike Posma, 2nd round, 2007 Max Campbell, F Rangers 138 5th 31st overall, 1986, St. Louis Ryan Watson, F 191 7th 2006 Chris Frank, D Phoenix Coyotes 188 7th TOP FIVE SELECTIONS: 2005 , F Flyers 215 7th Mike Posma, 2nd Rd, 31st, 1986 2002 Mike Erickson, F Wild 72 3rd Lee Brodeur, 4th Rd, 65th, 1984 Pat Dwyer, F Thrashers 116 4th Mike Erickson, 3rd Rd, 72nd, 2002 Vince Bellissimo, F Florida Panthers 158 5th Andy Rymsha, 4th Rd, 82nd, 1987 1998 Kevin Clauson, D 155 6th , 4th Rd, 83rd, 1997 1997 Joe Corvo, D 83 4th , 4th Rd, 89th, 1993

HOCKEYTHE PROS IN 1996 Daryl Andrews, D Devils 173 7th 1995 Marc Magliarditi, G 146 6th LATEST SELECTIONS: 1994 Joel Irving, F Canadiens 148 6th Misha Lapin, 279th overall, 1993 1993 Jamal Mayers, F St. Louis Blues 89 4th Misha Lapin, D Maple Leafs 279 11th MOST RECENT: 1991 Chris Belanger, D 185 9th Luke Witkowski, 6th Round, 160, 2008 (arrives in 2009) , D Nordiques 188 9th Max Campbell, 5th Round, 138, 2007 Craig Brown, G Los Angeles Kings 196 9th Ryan Watson, 7th Round, 191, 2007 Jason Jennings, F Jets 225 11th 1990 Mike Power, G Oilers 143 7th FREQUENCY: 1989 Andy Suhy, D Detroit Wings 158 8th WMU had players chosen in 16 of 18 Byron Witkowski, F 211 11th drafts from 1981-98 and has had at least one player cho- 1988 Gordie Frantti, F 119 6th sen in each of the last three drafts from 2005-07. , F 141 7th Chris Venkus, F Washington Captials 225 11th ALL-TIME SELECTIONS: 1987 Andy Rymsha, F-D St. Louis Blues 82 4th 49 — Total , C 91 5th 25 — While at WMU Chris Clarke, D Washington Capitals 204 10th 21 — Prior to joining WMU 1986 Mike Posma, D St. Louis Blues 31 2nd 3 — Supplemental Draft , G Hartford Whalers 95 5th , F Hartford Whalers 158 8th TEAMS WITH MOST SELECTIONS: 1984 Lee Brodeur, F 65 4th 4 — Hartford Whalers Jeff Crossman, F Los Angeles Kings 191 10th New York Islanders , D Hartford Whalers 214 11th 1983 Ron Pesetti, D 149 8th Montreal Canadiens Chris MacDonald, D Flames 151 8th Philadelphia Flyers Rob Bryden, F Montreal Canadiens 158 8th Chuck Chiatto, C 226 12th MOST SELECTIONS IN ONE DRAFT: 1982 , F 232 12th 4 — 1983, 1991 1981 Paul Reifenberger, F New York Rangers 177 9th 1980 Bob Scurfield, F New York Rangers 140 7th Ross Fitzpatrick, F Philadelphia Flyers 147 7th Glenn Johannesen, D New York Islanders 206 11th 1978 Jim Olson, F Philadelphia Flyers 195 9th 1977 Peter Raps, F New York Rangers 157 10th Mike Brown, D-F New York Rangers 164 11th 1974 , D New York Islanders 204 13th

86 NHL SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT: 1988 Paul Polillo, C Penguins 4 Doug Melnyk, D New York Islanders 21 1987 Wayne Gagne, D Montreal Canadiens 22

www.wmubroncos.com PRO REGISTER 2008-08 HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

ALUMNI REPORT

How Broncos are faring in the North American and European professional ranks this . Statistics current as of Sept. 22, 2008.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (NHL) GP G A PTS PIM Joe Corvo, D Carolina Hurricans/ 71 13 35 48 26 Jamal Mayers, RW St. Louis Blues 80 12 15 27 91

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE (AHL) GP G A PTS PIM Pat Dwyer, RW 59 13 12 25 29 IN HOCKEY THE PROS David Gove, C Albany/Wilkes-Barre Scranton 81 23 22 45 41 , C Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 52 6 12 18 28 Paul Szczechura, C /Norfolk Admiralos 53 16 15 31 31

EAST COAST HOCKEY LEAGUE (ECHL) GP G A PTS PIM Anthony Battaglia, LW Columbia Infern 50 5 17 22 34 Jeff Campbell, C Gwinnett Gladiators 65 26 65 91 45 Ryan Mahrle, D Gwinnett Gladiators 72 4 14 18 42

CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (CHL) GP G A PTS PIM Andrew Dwyer, D Memphis RiverKings 2 0 0 0 0 Matt Cressman, C Odessa Jackalopes 43 3 8 11 43 Joel Irving, RW Youngstown Steelhounds 64 26 37 63 114 Kevin Labatte, RW Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 40 1 4 5 46 GP REC GAA SV%

UNITED HOCKEY LEAGUE (UHL) GP G A PTS PIM Lucas Drake, C 59 18 28 46 48 GP REC GAA SV% Eric Marvin, G 54 21-20-12 3.51 .885 Jeff Reynaert, G Bloomington Prairie Thunder 47 12-25-5 3.83 .895

SOUTHERN PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (SPHL) GP G A PTS PIM Andrew Dwyer, D Columbus Cottonmouths 43 5 12 17 37 Daryl Moore, C Twin City Cyclones 52 28 44 72 30

ELITE LEAGUE (EIHL) GP G A PTS PIM Ryan Crane, D Captials 64 15 41 56 139

EUROPE GP G A PTS PIM Vince Bellissimo, C KalPa Kuopio 5 0 2 2 4 , C Helinksi (FIN) 3 0 2 2 0 Mike Erickson, LW Schwennigan ERC (GER) 2 1 1 2 0 Mike Jarmuth, D Brunek SG (Italy) 32 11 8 19 12 Mat Ponto, D Bad Nauheim EC (GER) 41 4 13 17 32 Brent Walton, RW Beitighheim-Bissengen SC (GER) 4 3 1 4 6

source: HockeyDB.com

87 WESTERN BRONCOS ALUMNI

BRONCOS IN HOCKEY ADMINISTRATION

Joe Bonnett (1989-93) Assistant Coach Colorado College

Brent Brekke (1990-93) Assistant Coach Cornell

Chris Brooks (1992-96) Head Coach Rio Valley Grande (CHL)

Jim Culhane (1983-87) Head Coach Western Michigan

Scott Garrow (1988-92) Assistant Coach Cornell

Glenn Healy (1981-85) Director of Player Affairs NHLPA

Keith Jones (1988-92) Commentator Versus Network

HOCKEYTHE PROS IN Tom Newton (assistant coach, 1982-90) Assistant Coach Michigan State

Bronco holds what every hockey player considers the pinnacle of their sport: Lord Stanley’s Cup. Healy was a member of the New York Rangers’ 1993-94 championship Brian Renfrew (1991-95) team, along with then President/G.M. Neil Smith. Assistant Coach Michigan State

Brian Tulik (1987-92) Director KOHA

Mike Schafer (assistant coach, 1990-95) Head Coach Cornell

Derek Schooley (1990-94) Head Coach Robert Morris

Frank Serratore (1977-79) Head Coach Air Force Academy

Neil Smith (1974-78) Commentator Versus Network

Bill Wilkinson (head coach, 1983-99) Head Coach Wayne State

The Broncos in the photo above have moved on to play significant roles in the sports world. From left to right, John Saunders serves as studio host for ABC Sports. Coach Bill Neal guided the Bronco Hockey program during the transition from club to varsity status and then up to Division I. Neil Smith accomplished what many thought to be impossible: bringing a to the New York Rangers. Other honors for Smith include being a recipient of the WMU Distinguished Alumni Award. , John’s younger brother, ranks in the top 20 on WMU’s all-time scoring charts and now works in world-wide marketing for Pfizer in . 88

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Harry W. Lawson Ice Arena, named in honor of the founding father of WMU Hockey, has been home to the Broncos since LAWSON’S LEGACY the 1974-75 season. Upsets and deadlocks are nothing new to ranked teams visit- ing . The Broncos are 39-30-11 (.556) versus Known as one of the loudest and rowdiest rinks in the CCHA, Lawson Arena has drawn numerous sellout crowds through ranked squads over the past 12 seasons. Below is a listing the years, providing a distinct home-ice advantage. The “Lawson Lunatics” student section is 1,400 strong and results of WMU’s wins and ties. in long lines outside of Lawson hours prior to faceoff. #11 Notre Dame W 3-0 2/29/2008 Lawson underwent a $2.2 million renovation project during the summer of 2006, as improvements were made to the #5 Michigan State W 2-0 2/17/07 interior areas located under the stands. New varsity locker rooms for home and visiting teams were added, along with a #5 Michigan State W 4-3 2/16/07 video/team meeting room, expanded athletic training and equipment areas and new coaching quarters. The project was #3 Notre Dame W 3-2 1/19/07 made possible through monies received from university commitment, auxiliary services and fund raising. #6 Miami W 5-3 1/13/07 #6 Michigan W 6-3 12/1/06 #15 Northern Michigan W 3-2 11/18/06 The facility contains a 200’ x 85’ ice surface and has a seating capacity for 3,667 fans. The concourse opens high above #3 Michigan State W 3-2 10/15/06 ice-level, allowing for excellent viewing from all areas. #10 Nebraska-Omaha W 6-3 2/25/06 #10 Nebraska-Omaha T 5-5 2/24/06 Lawson offers excellent sight lines with every seat in the arena having a backrest. The press box’s close proximity to the #20 Northern Michigan T 2-2 1/28/06 ice provides media with a tremendous view of the game. #20 Northern Michigan W 4-2 1/27/06 #13 Michigan State W 5-3 11/19/05 Lawson also underwent a $250,000 face lift in 1997, as premium chairback seating and vinyl bleachers were installed. #4 State W 5-4 10/29/05 The most noticeable change was the new seating section above the Zamboni entrance. #4 Ohio State W 5-1 10/28/05 #13 Ohio State W 6-3 10/29/04 In 1998, Lawson received a new $1 million metal roof, matching the cost of renovations made in the summer of 1993 #12 Ohio State W 4-1 2/20/04 when a new cooling system, floor, boards and glass were installed. #14 Notre Dame W 6-4 12/6/03 #14 Notre Dame W 8-6 12/5/03 #8 Ferris State W 4-2 10/10/03 Lawson has staged other events besides hockey games, including professional boxing matches, ice shows and con- #14 Miami W 4-1 1/18/03 HOCKEYTHE PROS IN certs. From 1992-94, Lawson housed WMU men’s and women’s games while University Arena was being #14 Miami W 3-2 1/17/03 renovated. #8 Michigan W 4-3 1/11/03 #12 Ferris State W 4-1 11/16/02 The largest crowd to ever watch a game at Lawson Arena occurred on Oct. 31, 1987 when 5,168 spectators filled the #10 Northern Michigan W 4-0 2/9/02 arena beyond capacity to see the Broncos clash with CCHA rival Michigan State. #10 Northern Michigan W 5-3 2/8/02 #13/15 Alaska Fairbanks T 2-2 1/18/02 #6 Michigan State W 2-0 1/12/02 #6 Nebraska-Omaha W 2-0 11/10/01 #7 Maine T 2-2 10/27/01 #7 Maine W 4-3 10/26/01 #5 Michigan W 3-1 10/19/01 #1 Michigan State W 4-2 2/16/01 #8 Michigan T 4-4 1/20/01 #11 Niagara W 2-1 2/18/00 #7 Michigan State W 3-2 1/29/00 #7 Michigan State T 2-2 1/28/00 #13 Northern Michigan W 5-3 11/6/99 #8 Michigan T 5-5 2/19/99 #8 Michigan T 2-2 2/13/99 #7 Notre Dame W 2-1 10/24/98 #9 Miami W 2-0 2/21/98 #8 Michigan State W 5-2 2/7/97 #6 Michigan State W 3-2 1/31/97 #6 Lake Superior State T 1-1 1/25/97 #1 Michigan T 5-5 1/17/97 #3 Miami W 7-6 12/7/96 #5 Michigan State W 7-1 2/9/96 #12 Bowling Green W 4-0 1/20/96 #10 Lake Superior State T 3-3 1/13/96 #4 Michigan W 5-0 12/9/95

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