2008-2009 Holy Cross Men’s Ice Hockey Table of Contents The Mission Statement Media Information . 2 College of the Holy Cross Department of Athletics The mission of the athletic department of the College of the Holy Cross is to promote the intel- The Crusaders lectual, physical and moral development of students. Through Division I athletic participation, our Season Preview . 4-5 young male and female student-athletes learn a self-discipline that has both present and long-term 2008-2009 Roster. 6 effects; the interplay of individual and team effort; pride and self-esteem in both victory and defeat; Crusader Profi les . 7-19 a skillful management of time; personal endurance and courage; and the complex relationships be- Head Coach Paul Pearl. 20-21 tween friendship, leadership and service. Our athletics program, in the words of the college mission Coaching & Support Staff . 22-23 statement, calls for a “community marked by freedom, mutual respect and civility.” 2007-2008 Year In Review. 24 Besides teaching these virtues, a few sports played at Holy Cross have the added value of focusing alumni and student support and enhancing our reputation locally and nationally. While Records & History Holy Cross continues to commit itself to accomplishment in these sports, which are a rich part of Single-Season Records. 26 our tradition, we choose to do so in a way that complements the pursuit of academic excellence. Career Records. 27 Holy Cross is committed to the guiding principles of the Patriot League, of which we are Division I Records . 28 a founding member: Presidential control of athletics; the cultivation of the ideal of the scholar- Year-By-Year Leaders . .29 athlete; and participation in a wide variety of sports. Commitment to the last principle assures Honors . 30-31 that the College sponsors, in a very evident way, gender equity. Year-By-Year Results. 32-35 The department of athletics is also committed to compliance with all college policies and regula- All-Time Head Coaching Records. 35 tions involved in Division I membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Eastern 2006 NCAA Quarterfi nalists . .36 College Athletic Conference. As a member of the NCAA, Holy Cross also advocates student-athlete Tradition of Excellence . .37 welfare, diversity, gender equity, sportsmanship and ethical conduct in its athletic programs. Crusaders In The Pros . .38 Atlantic Hockey . 39 Holy Cross Athletic Directory Series Records . .39 All-Time Letterwinners . .40 Administration Hockey Quick Facts President. Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Head Coach . Paul Pearl (14th Season) This Is Holy Cross Athletic Director . Richard M. Regan, Jr. Alma Mater . .Holy Cross, 1989 Hart Center Facts & Records . 42 Associate Athletic Director . .Bill Bellerose Record at HC . 201-187-43 / 13 Years Strength & Conditioning . .43 Associate Athletic Director . Rosemary Shea Overall Record. 201-187-43 / 13 Years Community Service . 44 Associate Athletic Director . .Ann Zelesky Offi ce Phone. (508) 793-2326 Life After Holy Cross. 45 Assistant Athletic Director. .Frank Mastrandrea Assistant Coach . Brian Akashian This Is Holy Cross . 46-49 Assistant Athletic Director. .Ralph Willard Assistant Coach . Jason Smith Administration . 50 Head Athletic Trainer. Anthony Cerundolo Assistant Coach . Rob Godfrey Athletic Department. 51 Manager of Events/Promotions . Jen Kagno Athletic Trainer . John Ostrowski Opponents . 52 Fundraising Coordinator . .Scott Graham Strength & Conditioning . Jeff Oliver Athletic Department Phone . (508) 793-2571 Credits Athletic Department Fax . (508) 793-3863 2007-2008 Overall Record. .10-19-7 The 2008-2009 Holy Cross men’s ice hockey 2007-2008 Atlantic Hockey Record. .9-15-4 media guide is published by the College of the General College Information 2007-2008 Regular Season Finish . Ninth Holy Cross Department of Athletics, all rights Location . Worcester, Mass. 2008 AHA Tournament . Quarterfi nals reserved, Copyright 2008. Writing, layout, de- Founded . .1843 Home Arena . Hart Center sign and editing by Jim Wrobel. Editorial assis- Enrollment . 2,817 Capacity . 1,600 tance by Charles Bare. Special thanks to Kelly Denomination. Roman Catholic, Jesuit Press Box Phone . (508) 793-3978 Atchue, Michelle Bradley, Janet Fahnestock, Nickname . Crusaders Letterwinners Returning / Lost . 16 / 11 Scott Graham, Jen Kagno, Frank Mastrandrea Color . Royal Purple Starters Returning / Lost . 4 / 2 and Rose Shea. Photography by Bakersfi eld National Affi liation . .NCAA Division I Newcomers . 10 Condors/Michael Duffy, Mark Bogacz, Peter Hockey Conference . .Atlantic Hockey Co-Captain . Marty Dams, ’09 Cooke, C.W. Pack, Neil DeKrey, Matt Fleming, College Web Site . www.holycross.edu Co-Captain . Ryan Driscoll, ’10 Adam Hart, Jen Kagno, Thom Kendall, John Athletic Web Site . .www.goholycross.com Lankau, Mark Seliger, Holy Cross Archives, Team History Holy Cross Athletic Media Relations and Holy General Phone Numbers First Year of Varsity Hockey . 1966-1967 Cross Public Affairs. Printed by Holy Cross College Information. (508) 793-2011 Overall All-Time Record . .604-566-55 Graphic Arts Department. Admissions. (508) 793-2443 NCAA Appearances. Two (2004 & 2006) Financial Aid . (508) 793-2265 Last NCAA Win. Minnesota, 3/24/06 (4-3 OT) Health Services . (508) 793-2276 Last NCAA Game. N. Dakota, 3/25/06 (L, 5-2) Registrar. (508) 793-2511 Residence Life & Housing. (508) 793-2411 Two NCAA Tournament Appearances (2004 & 2006) 1 Holy Cross Media Information Holy Cross Athletic Media Relations Staff Charles Bare Jim Wrobel Michelle Bradley Anna Poulter-Hendrickson Kelly Atchue Director of Athletic Assistant Director of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Athletic Media Media Relations Athletic Media Relations Athletic Media Relations Relations Assistant Relations Secretary Credentials & Passes Game Day Services All requests for working media credentials should be made to Jim Wrobel Pre-game press notes and line charts are available in the press box approxi- at least one week in advance, preferably in writing. All requests received mately one hour before the opening faceoff. Fax service is available after one week in advance will be mailed, while all others will be left at the will the game with advanced notice to the athletic media relations staff. Final call window, which is located at the entrance to the Hart Center. Every ef- statistics are available approximately 15 minutes after the game. fort will be made to accommodate all members of the media, but as space is limited, we may not be able to honor all requests. Holy Cross on the Internet Information on Holy Cross men’s hockey and all 26 other varsity sports is Radio Broadcasts available through the Holy Cross Athletics home page at “www.GoHolyCross. Holy Cross has installed phone lines which can be rented by visiting radio. com”. All notes and statistics will be available through the site. In addition, There is a charge of $75.00 per line for commercial radio, or $50.00 per Crusader radio broadcasts can be heard on the internet, with information on line for student radio. Others wishing to install their own lines may contact broadcast locations available on the Holy Cross Athletics home page. Verizon Telephone at (508) 792-4000. Live Video Streaming Coach & Player Interviews Live video streaming of most Holy Cross men’s hockey games during Personal interviews with head coach Paul Pearl, his staff and players can the 2008-2009 season will be available over the internet through the B2 be arranged through Jim Wrobel. Players are available in person and for Networks. For more information, visit ‘www.b2livetv.com’. phone interviews on most days, subject to the individual student-athlete’s academic responsibilities. Arrangements for all interviews should be made Directions to the Hart Center at least 24 hours in advance. Home phone numbers will not be given out, Take Exit 11 (College Square / Southbridge Street) off of I-290 in Worces- and on game day, only postgame interviews will be granted. The best time ter. Once on Southbridge Street, cross over to the right lane immediately to reach coach Pearl by phone is on weekday mornings. after coming off the ramp to College Square. Take the fi rst right (before the traffi c light) onto College Street. Go up the hill and enter the campus Parking at the last gate on the left (Gate 7). Take the fi rst right and the Hart Center Parking at the Hart Center is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. The park- is located at the top of the hill. ing lots in front of the Hart Center are ordinarily able to handle all of your parking needs. Members of the media are encouraged to arrive at least one Primary Media Outlets hour before faceoff in order to ensure the availability of parking. Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 20 Franklin Street, Worcester, Mass., 01615. Phone: (508) 793-9350. Fax: (508) 793-9363. Website: ‘www.telegram.com’. Boston Globe, 135 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Mass., 02107. Phone: (617) 929-2860. Fax: (617) 929-2670. Website: ‘www.boston.com’. Contact Information Boston Herald, 1 Herald Square, Boston, Mass., 02118. Phone: (800) 234- 5680. Fax: (617) 619-6430. Website: ‘www.bostonherald.com’. For information on Holy Cross hockey, or any other varsity athletic Associated Press (Boston), 184 High Street, Boston, Mass., 02110. Phone: team, please contact the Holy Cross athletic media relations offi ce: (617) 357-8100. Fax: (617) 338-8125. Website: ‘www.ap.org’. WWFX Radio, 250 Commercial Street, Suite 530, Worcester, Mass., Charles Bare, Director . [email protected] 01608. Phone: (508) 752-1045. Fax: (508) 770-9964. Website: ‘www. Jim Wrobel, Assistant Director . [email protected] worcesterpike.com’. Michelle Bradley, Assistant Director . [email protected] WCHC Radio, 216 Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Anna Poulter-Hendrickson, Assistant . [email protected] Mass., 01610. Phone: (508) 793-2475. Website: ‘college.holycross.edu/wchc’. Kelly Atchue, Secretary . [email protected] WCTR-TV 3, 95 Higgins Street, Worcester, Mass., 01606.