1997 Final Eight 1998 Final Eight 1999 Final Eight 2002 Final Eight 2003 Frozen Four 2004 Runner-Up 2005 Final Eight 2006 Runner-Up 2007 Frozen Four NCHA Regular Season Champion 1997 2002 2005 1998 2003 2006 1999 2004 2007 NCHA Peters Cup Champion 1998 2003 2005 1999 2004 2007 GENERAL INFORMATION Table of Contents Championships . 1 Staff Directory General Information . 2 About St. Norbert College . 3-4 Mailing address: Schuldes Sports Center Head Coach Tim Coghlin . 5 St. Norbert College Assistant Coaches. 6 100 Grant St. 2007-08 Roster . 7 De Pere, WI 54115-2099 Hockey Outlook . 8 The 2007-08 Green Knights. 9-13 All telephone numbers are area code 920 Knights of the Round Table . 14 NCHA Information . 15-16 William Hynes 2006-07 Statistics . 17-18 STAFF President 2006-07 Game Summaries . 23-25 Athletics Director Cornerstone Community Center . 26 Tim Bald (Loras, 1980) . .403-3031 St. Norbert All-Americans . 27-28 Assistant Athletics Director Honors and Awards . 29-30 Connie Tilley (UW-La Crosse, 1974) . .403-3033 All-Time Leaders . 31 Sports Information Director All-Time Records . 32-34 Dan Lukes (UW-Oshkosh, 1998) . .403-4077 Year-By-Year Statistics. 35 All-Time Results . 36-37 Certified Athletic Trainers All-Time Rosters. 38-40 Russ Schmelzer (St. Norbert, 1981) . .403-3179 Media Information. 41 Ryan Vandervest (UW-Oshkosh, 2002) . .403-3179 Sportsmanship. 42 Administrative Assistants Pat Duffy . .403-3031 Jodi Schleis (Cardinal Stritch, 1999) . .403-3921 Michael Marsden Dean of the College Quick Facts VP - Academic Affairs Location: De Pere, Wisconsin 54115 Founded: 1898 COACHES Enrollment: 2,100 Baseball Tom Winske (Fort Hays State, 1988) . .403-3545 Nickname: Green Knights Colors: Dartmouth Green and Old Gold Basketball, Men’s and Golf, Women’s Gary Grzesk (UW-Green Bay, 1996) . .403-3137 Arena: Cornerstone Community Center (1,876) National Affiliation: NCAA III Basketball, Women’s and Golf, Men’s Connie Tilley (UW-La Crosse, 1974) . .403-3033 Conference Affiliation: Northern Collegiate Hockey Assosication Cheer & Dance Cheryl Reed (Michigan Tech, 1986) . .403-3031 President: William Hynes Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Rev. Jay Fostner, Athletics Director: Tim Bald O.Praem. Sports Information Director: Dan Lukes Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Don Augustine (Westminster-Pa., 2001) . .403-3456 VP - Mission and Heritage SID Phone: (920) 403-4077 SID FAX: (920) 403-3128 Football Jim Purtill (Miami-Ohio, 1978) . .403-3172 SID Home: (920) 983-0729 SID E-Mail: [email protected] Ice Hockey, Men’s Tim Coghlin (UW-Stevens Point, 1989) . .403-3034 Athletic Trainers: Russ Schmelzer, Ryan Vandervest Head Hockey Coach: Tim Coghlin Soccer, Men’s Dale Rhodes (UW-Green Bay, 1973) . .403-3031 Alma Mater: UW-Stevens Point, 1989 Record (Years): 295-91-31 (15th) Soccer, Women’s Dennis Detrie (UW-Green Bay, 2002) . .403-3031 Office: (920) 403-2025 Assistant Coaches: A.J. Aitken, Tommy Cianflone, Softball JoAnn Krueger . .403-4080 David Wegge Chase Emnott NCHA Faculty Rep. Swimming, Women’s Erin Wood (St. Norbert, 2004) . .403-3031 Tennis, Men’s Media Guide Credits Paul and Carrie Miller . .403-3031 Credits The 2007-08 St. Norbert College hockey yearbook was written and Tennis, Women’s edited by Sports Information Director Dan Lukes. Design and layout Kathryn Ullman (St. Norbert, 1998) . .403-3054 by Graphic Designer Nick Patton. Statistical assistance provided by Volleyball, Women’s Jordan Stauber. Special thanks to former Sports Information Director Lori Sadewater (Beloit, 1990) . .403-3138 Jim Strick. Printing by Independent Printing Company of De Pere. On the Cover The mission of the St. Norbert College Department of Featured on the front cover are St. Norbert’s three captains, Ryan Petersen, Marc Belanger and Steven Sleep. Kyle Jones is featured Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide scholar-athletes with a Tim Bald on the back cover. quality experience that is intellectually, spiritually and per- Athletics Director sonally challenging. The program promotes student growth Photo Credits in athletic skills, leadership, spirituality, teamwork, self-dis- Cover and interior photos courtesy of Patrick Ferron, Chip Manthey, Jerry Turba, Scot Wallace and the St. Norbert College cipline and sportsmanship. This mission is supported by communications office. the philosophy and goals of NCAA Division III. 2 THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF ST. NORBERT The college community of St. Norbert offers a superior education that is personally, intellectually, and spiritually challenging within a close-knit community where the faculty not only know our students’ names, they know their hopes and dreams. Our solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences means students gain the critical-thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills they need to succeed—an ideal combination for employers, who actively seek St. Norbert graduates. At St. Norbert College, we work to build a program unique to each student’s aspirations and to pro- vide the learning opportunities that will ensure lifelong success. Our faculty are as invested in their students’ education as at any top college campus today. And our students are enthusiastic partici- pants in their education, putting their education to work—in internships, immersion experiences, research projects and volunteer endeavors—even as freshmen. MORE THAN A COLLEGE—A COMMUNITY The values that St. Norbert students develop—collaboration, compassion, a practical approach to life—have never been in greater demand in the work world than they are today. Molded in the cul- ture of the Norbertines, a Catholic order devoted to community, education and serving others, St. Norbert gives students access to a variety of service and leadership opportunities. And the strong sense of community permeates the entire campus—faculty, staff, students and alumni. It is one of the most recognizable and frequently noted characteristics of St. Norbert College. A safe, supportive community that is academically challenging and dedicated to service and one another, St. Norbert College is a place that students love so much that they call it “home.” SMALL IN SIZE, BIG IN CHOICES With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, our class sizes provide for individualized attention, yet students can choose from over 30 majors, or create their own program to achieve their unique aspirations. St. Norbert encourages a global connection with study-abroad opportunities in more than 24 coun- tries, and students hailing from 27 countries and 26 states. St. Norbert College is the ideal campus nestled on the banks of the Fox River. It’s located in the res- idential community of De Pere, neighboring the metropolitan Green Bay area—rich in culture, busi- ness and opportunity. In academic programs, social activities, housing, study-abroad, arts, athletics, and internships, St. Norbert provides the variety and choices that students desire for an educational experience unique to every student. 3 THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF ST. NORBERT Athletics Facilities Schuldes Sports Center: Home of the Green Knights basketball and volleyball teams with a seating capacity of 2,000. Also features racquetball courts, training room, a newly remodeled weight room and a refurbished basketball floor. Minahan Stadium: Home of the St. Norbert football and soccer teams. Lighted football field includes 3,100 seating capacity and our international-size soccer field features scoreboard and dugouts. Mel Nicks Sports Complex: Home of the Green Knights baseball and softball teams where the baseball team ranked second in Division III in home attendance in 1997 and 2000. Cornerstone Community Ice Center: The state-of-the-art facility is home to the St. Norbert hockey team. The rink opened in March 2000 and features seating for nearly 2,000 fans. Green Knights Achieve Academic and Athletic Success In addition to the success of our teams, many of our individual athletes have earned distinction on and off the field. Not only has St. Norbert had national champions and all-conference performers, but several Academic All-Americans and Academic All-Conference selections as well. Academic Success • St. Norbert had 103 athletes earn Academic All-Conference honors in 2007. • 32 athletes have earned Academic All-American accolades, the most by a Midwest Conference school. • 50 athletes have been Academic All-District selections. Athletic Success • St. Norbert enjoyed its best overall season during the 2006-07 school year. The Green Knights compiled a 180-90-5 overall record, including a strong 92-26-1 mark in conference action. • During 2006-07, 17 of St. Norbert’s 20 athletic teams placed in EXCELLENT VALUE–EXCEPTIONAL REPUTATION the top half of the conference. Nationally recognized for its high standards, an investment in a St. Norbert education produces remarkable returns. Over and over, our graduates tell us they credit St. • The St. Norbert College hockey team finished the 2006-07 Norbert for their success—in both their professional and personal lives. season ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III; and was the national runner-up in 2004 and 2006, the highest finish ever by a team sport at St. Norbert. More than 90 percent of St. Norbert students receive some form of financial assis- tance, and the average aid package equals more than 70 percent of the total cost of • Since 2001, St. Norbert has claimed three individual NCAA attendance. Many students find that, with the financial assistance they receive and Division III national champions in track and field. our four-year graduation guarantee, a quality St. Norbert education is a great value. • St. Norbert has won 64 Midwest Conference championships since joining the league in 1983. Success immediately after college is a given, thanks to our distinctive career servic- es program. St. Norbert graduates boast a 95-percent graduate school and job • St. Norbert has won nine Northern Collegiate Hockey Association placement in the field of their choice within six months of graduation—a valuable titles and six NCHA Peters Cup championships since joining the return on their investment.