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MIKE BROWN JOHN DECARO 5-11 ◆ 186 ◆ Freshman 6-2 ◆ 192 ◆ Freshman Calgary, Alberta Marysville, Washington Goaltender Goaltender

2001-02: A technically-sound netminder . . . Will challenge for the num- 2001-02: Vying for the number one goaltending job . . . Tall, athletic ber one position and is expected to receive considerable action this sea- type netminder . . . Will receive an opportunity to play right away and son . . . Playing style has drawn comparisons to former FSU standout Phil playing time will hinge upon his development . . . Has excellent size and Osaer’s . . . Plays the angles and controlls rebounds well. displays good mobilty . . . Possesses a lot of natural talent and abilities . PRIOR TO FSU: Spent the 2000-01 campaign with the Crowsnest Pass . . Instinctive and reacts well. (Alberta) Timberwolves of the Alberta Junior Hockey League . . . Coached PRIOR TO FSU: Spent the 2000-01 campaign as a member of the British by Dan Olsen . . . Compiled a 20-12-3 record in net with a 3.77 goals Columbia Hockey League’s Langley (B.C.) Hornets . . . Coached by Rick against average and a .894 saves percentage in 35 contests last season . . Lanz . . . Registered a 16-19-4 record to go with a 3.59 goals against aver- . Selected team’s Most Valuable Player . . . Played for the Ft. McMurray age (135 total) and a .888 saves percentage (1,073 total saves) in 43 out- Oil Barons from 1998-00 . . . Recorded a 28-4-2 mark along with a 2.51 ings a season ago as the Hornets were 29-25-6 overall . . . Ranked 13th goals against average and a .916 saves percentage with Ft. McMurray in among the BCHL’s goals against average leaders in 2000-01 . . . A 2000-01 1999-00 . . . Coached by Fran Gow . . . Helped Ft. McMurray win 1999-00 BCHL All-Star pick . . . Played for the Campbell River (B.C.) Storm in AJHL championship after putting together a 26-game unbeaten streak . . . 1999-00 season and helped guide to the team to a league championship Achieved top AJHL goaltender laurels and team MVP Award while help- title . . . Was a Vancouver Island Junior B Hockey League All-Star selec- ing the Oil Barons capture the Doyle Cup as interprovincial champs and tion . . . Totaled a 30-10-5 mark in net with a 2.80 goals against average Royal Bank Cup as national champs . . . Recipient of the squad’s Rookie- and a .940 saves percentage in 45 appearances . . . Member of U.S. Select of-the-Year and Most Improved Player Awards for the 1998-99 season. 17 Team while garnering all-star recognition in both the Junior B and PERSONAL: Son of Ken and Kelly Brown . . . Born 9/9/81 in Calgary, Alta. . . . Junior A ranks. His father is employed by the Hyatt Automotive Group and his mother is PERSONAL: Born 11/9/82 in Everett, Wash. . . . Son of John and Angie a postal outlet clerk . . . Has a younger sister . . . A 2001 graduate of DeCaro . . . His father works as a storekeeper . . . Graduated from Blaine Henry Wise Wood High School in Calgary, Alta. . . . Nickname is “Browner” (Wash.) High School in 2001 . . . Has a younger brother . . . Interests . . . Hobbies include golf and fishing . . .Catches: Left . . . Career explo- include working out . . . Catches: left . . . Majoring in finance. ration major. Ferris State lost in overtime: The Last Time . . . 3/2/01 at Bowling Green State (Lost 1-0 OT) Ferris State recorded a series sweep at home: Ferris State played an overtime game: 11/3-4/00 vs. Colgate (Won 5-4 and 3-1) 3/2/01 at Bowling Green State (Lost 1-0 OT) Ferris State recorded a series sweep on the road: Ferris State registered an overtime tie: 1/5-6/01 at Notre Dame (Won 4-2 and 3-2 OT) 12/8/00 vs. Michigan State (Tie 0-0 OT) (first all-time) Ferris State scored 10 or more goals: Ferris State had over 40 shots on goal: 1/11/94 at Notre Dame (Won 10-6) 11/12/99 (44) at Bemidji State (Won 8-0) Ferris State allowed 10 or more goals: Ferris State defeated a nationally-ranked opponent: 12/11/96 at Michigan (Lost 11-1) 11/11/00 vs. #3 Michigan (Won 5-4) Ferris State won at least four games in a row: A Ferris State player registered a hat-trick: (4) 1/20/01-2/10/01 at Alaska Fairbanks (Won 3-2), vs. Alaska Fairbanks 1/28/00, Brian McCullough vs. Nebraska Omaha (Tie 5-5 OT) (Won 2-1 and 4-1), at Lake Superior State (Won 5-2) A Ferris State player scored a short-handed goal: 2/23/01, Rob Collins vs. Nebraska-Omaha (Lost 4-2) Ferris State shutout an opponent at home: 2/17/01 vs. Bowling Green State (Won 3-0) A Ferris State player scored an overtime goal: 1/6/01, Chris Kunitz at Notre Dame (Won 3-2 OT) Ferris State shutout an opponent on the road: 3/4/00 at Western Michigan (Won 7-0) A Ferris State player scored an empty-net goal: 2/17/01, Rob Collins vs. Bowling Green State (Won 3-0) Ferris State was shutout at home: 1/13/01 vs. Miami (Ohio) (Lost 1-0) A Ferris State player took a penalty shot: 12/30/00, Rob Lightfoot vs. Air Force (stopped by Marc Kielkucki) (Won 3-2) Ferris State was shutout on the road: 3/10/01 at Michigan (Lost 3-0) A Ferris State goaltender had at least 50 saves: 11/28/92 (58), Craig Lisko vs. Michigan State (Tie 2-2 OT) Ferris State won in overtime: 1/6/01 at Notre Dame (Won 3-2 OT) A Ferris State goaltender had at least 40 saves: 12/11/98, (46) Phil Osaer at St. Lawrence (Lost 2-0)

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MIKE KINNIE JEFF LEGUE 5-10 ◆ 164 ◆ Freshman 5-10 ◆ 162 ◆ Freshman Shelby, Michigan Cornwall, Ontario Right Wing Center

2001-02: Quick and fast skater who adds speed to the lineup . . . 2001-02: Heralded recruit who enjoyed an outstanding career at the Possesses a knack for scoring and has good all-around offensive skills . . . junior level . . Offensively-gifted and should be a contributor in the offen- Has made a quick transition from the Midget AAA ranks to Division I col- sive zone . . . Has the ability to take over a game as a result of his high lege hockey . . . Figures to see plenty of ice time with continued devel- offensive-ability level . . . Versatile skater who can play either center or at opment . . . Equipped with excellent hands . . . Displays good footwork left wing . . . Talented playmaker . . . Moves the puck well . . . Will see ice and has a solid shot. time during FSU power-play opportunities. PRIOR TO FSU: Starred for the Midget AAA’s Little Caesar’s of the Michigan PRIOR TO FSU: Competed the last three seasons (1998-01) for the National Hockey League . . . Played for coach Chris Coury . . . Tallied 110 Cornwall (Ont.) Colts of the Central Junior A Hockey League . . . Coached points on 60 goals and 50 assists in 65 contests during the 2000-01 sea- by Al Wagar . . . Attained CJHL’s Most Valuable Player Award in 2000-01 son . . . Served as an assistant team captain last year. while leading the Colts to their second straight CJHL Championship title . PERSONAL: Born 7/17/82 in Warren, Mich. . . . Son of Bruce and Denise . . Earned league scoring champion accolades with a league-leading 54 Kinnie of Shelby, Mich. . . . His father is an engineer while his mother’s goals, 71 assists and 125 points in 55 regular-season games . . . Was the occupation is a housewife . . . Has two younger brothers . . . A 2000 gradu- CJHL’s overall scoring leader with 67 goals, 90 assists and 157 points in 71 ate of Utica (Mich.) High School . . . Competed in baseball (1997) and outings a season ago . . . A finalist for the 2000-01 Royal Bank/CJHL football (1999) . . . His cousin, Gary Kinnie, played baseball at Michigan Player-of-the-Year Award . . . A ‘00-01 first-team CJHL All-Star honoree and State . . . Enjoys golf, water sports and snowmobiling . . . Shoots: right . . . was voted the MVP at the ‘00-01 CJHL All-Star Game . . . Played an inte- General business major. gral role in helping Cornwall win the 2000 CJHL/Eastern Canadian Championship crown . . . Scored 25 goals and had 45 assists for 70 points in 54 contests during the 1999-00 season while garnering MVP recognition in the league playoffs . . . Totaled 41 points on 25 goals and 16 assists in the 1998-99 campaign. PERSONAL: Son of William and Collette Legue . . . Born 5/24/81 in Ottawa, Ont. . . . His father is a truck driver and his mother is a secretary . . . Has three sisters and two brothers . . . A 2000 graduate of Cornwall (Ont.) High School . . . Hobbies include motorcross and golf . . . Shoots: left . . . Majoring in technical drafting and tool design technology.

Phil Lewandowski ...... 2 GP; 1-0–1 Derrick McIver ...... 3 GP; 1-0–1 Rob Collins...... 10 GP; 3-2–5 SCORING VS. 2001-02 OPPONENTS Troy Milam ...... 6 GP; 0-1–1 Trevor Large ...... 1 GP; 1-0–1 Derrick McIver ...... 2 GP; 0-2–2 All totals are each player’s career Phil Meyer ...... 4 GP; 0-1–1 Jason Basile ...... 9 GP; 1-0–1 numbers against 2001-02 opponents. Brett Smith ...... 4 GP; 0-1–1 MICHIGAN STATE Brett Smith ...... 2 GP; 0-1–1 Rob Collins...... 7 GP; 0-2–2 ALASKA FAIRBANKS LAKE SUPERIOR STATE Troy Milam ...... 4 GP; 1-0–1 OHIO STATE Rob Collins...... 9 GP; 4-3–7 Chris Kunitz ...... 6 GP; 5-3–8 Phil Meyer ...... 2 GP; 0-1–1 Rob Collins...... 9 GP; 2-3–5 Chris Kunitz ...... 6 GP; 3-1–4 Troy Milam ...... 6 GP; 0-4–4 Jason Basile ...... 9 GP; 1-1–2 Jason Basile ...... 8 GP; 0-3–3 Rob Collins...... 9 GP; 1-2–3 NEBRASKA-OMAHA Josh Bowers ...... 4 GP; 1-1–2 Kristian Schroder...... 7 GP; 0-3–3 Phil Lewandowski ...... 6 GP; 1-2–3 Phil Meyer ...... 4 GP; 2-0–2 Chad McIver ...... 7 GP; 0-1–1 Troy Milam ...... 6 GP; 2-1–3 Kristian Schroder...... 5 GP; 1-2–3 Josh Bowers ...... 6 GP; 2-0–2 Phil Lewandowski ...... 4 GP; 0-1–1 Phil Lewandowski ...... 6 GP; 1-1–2 Josh Bowers ...... 5 GP; 0-3–3 Rob Collins...... 4 GP; 1-1–2 Chris Kunitz ...... 4 GP; 0-1–1 Chad McIver ...... 7 GP; 0-1–1 Chad McIver ...... 7 GP; 1-1–2 Chad McIver ...... 5 GP; 0-2–2 Josh Bowers ...... 6 GP; 0-1–1 Jason Basile ...... 9 GP; 0-1–1 Kevin Caudill ...... 3 GP; 0-2–2 PROVIDENCE Phil Meyer ...... 4 GP; 0-1–1 Derrick McIver ...... 2 GP; 0-1–1 Jason Basile ...... 6 GP; 0-2–2 Rob Collins...... 1 GP; 0-1–1 Derrick McIver ...... 4 GP; 0-1–1 Brett Smith ...... 2 GP; 0-1–1 Chris Kunitz ...... 5 GP; 1-0–1 Phil Lewandowski ...... 1 GP; 0-1–1 Phil Lewandowski ...... 4 GP; 1-0–1 Troy Milam ...... 1 GP; 0-1–1 BEMIDJI STATE MIAMI (OHIO) Brett Smith ...... 4 GP; 1-0–1 Nick Field ...... 2 GP; 2-0–2 Chris Kunitz ...... 4 GP; 2-3–5 Nick Field ...... 1 GP; 1-0–1 WESTERN MICHIGAN Troy Milam ...... 2 GP; 1-1–2 Rob Collins ...... 7 GP; 1-3-4 Troy Milam ...... 6 GP; 0-1–1 Rob Collins...... 9 GP; 3-5–8 Rob Collins...... 2 GP; 1-1–2 Derrick McIver ...... 2 GP; 2-0–2 Derrick McIver ...... 2 GP; 0-1–1 Jason Basile ...... 8 GP; 3-4–7 Phil Lewandowski ...... 2 GP; 1-1–2 Chad McIver ...... 7 GP; 0-1–1 Phil Lewandowski ...... 6 GP; 1-4–5 Chris Kunitz ...... 2 GP; 1-0–1 Jason Basile ...... 7 GP; 0-1–1 NORTHERN MICHIGAN Troy Milam ...... 6 GP; 2-2–4 Jason Basile ...... 2 GP; 0-1–1 Troy Milam ...... 4 GP; 1-0–1 Rob Collins...... 9 GP; 2-4–6 Chris Kunitz ...... 6 GP; 2-1–3 Josh Bowers ...... 3 GP; 1-0–1 Troy Milam ...... 6 GP; 0-3–3 Kristian Schroder...... 5 GP; 2-0–2 BOWLING GREEN STATE Chris Kunitz ...... 6 GP; 3-1–4 Josh Bowers ...... 2 GP; 1-1–2 Rob Collins...... 9 GP; 4-5–9 MICHIGAN Phil Lewandowski ...... 6 GP; 0-2–2 Chad McIver ...... 7 GP; 0-2–2 Jason Basile ...... 9 GP; 3-1–4 Rob Collins...... 8 GP; 1-4–5 Brett Smith ...... 2 GP; 0-1–1 Chad McIver ...... 7 GP; 0-2–2 Jason Basile ...... 8 GP; 1-2–3 NOTRE DAME Simon Mangos ...... 4 GP; 2-0–2 Chris Kunitz ...... 6 GP; 2-1–3 Chris Kunitz ...... 7 GP; 5-4–9 Chris Kunitz ...... 6 GP; 2-0–2 Josh Bowers ...... 6 GP; 1-0–1 Phil Lewandowski ...... 7 GP; 3-3–6 Kristian Schroder...... 8 GP; 0-2–2 Troy Milam ...... 6 GP; 0-1–1 Troy Milam ...... 7 GP; 3-2–5

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