Welcome Aboard Welcome to the McMullen Hockey Arena within the Thornton D. and Elizabeth S. Hooper Brigade Sports Complex. We are proud of our Midshipmen and the outstanding manner in which they represent our Academy, alumni, and friends. Expect the Mids to compete with enthusiasm, teamwork, focus, and good sportsmanship. Playing again in the Eastern Collegiate Hockey As- sociation in Division 1 of the of the American Collegiate Hockey Association will provide a great challenge and prove to be highly competitive hockey. I am certain our loyal fans will enjoy the fast paced action and spirited environment. Thanks to everyone who supports our team, and let’s all cheer for another successful season for our Midshipmen. Go Navy! Chet Gladchuk, Athletic Director 2010-11 Navy Hockey Team www.navy hockey.net Navy Hockey Media Guide prepared, sponsored and funded by the Friends of Navy Hockey. Cover design by Sherry Kunst, Sherry Kunst Photography. Advertising Sales, Stephanie Duncan Troxell. Graphic design and layout by Jill Christine Designs. Copyright © 2010 Friends of Navy Hockey, Annapolis, MD. All Rights Reserved. 2010-11 No. Player Year Position Ht. Wt. Hometown / Previous Team 1 Andrew Mills Fr. G 5’10 170 Williamsburg, MI / Detroit Compuware Midget Major 2 Patrick Maguire So. D 5’10 165 Rockville, MD / Tri-City Eagles 3 Sean Parmigiane So. F 5’8 160 Medway, MA / Medway High School 4 Gary Beier Jr. D 6’1 175 Arnold, MD / Mount St. Joseph 5 Kevin Frederick Jr. F 5’10 170 Minneapolis, MN / St. Thomas Academy 6 Conor Kearney Fr. D 5’11 190 Wilbraham, MA / Minnechaug Regional 7 Sam Carlson Sr. C 5’8 170 Richfield, MN / Richfield High School 8 Thomas Krysil Fr. F 5’10 165 Leominster, MA / St John’s High School 9 Michael Orzetti Sr. F 6’4 215 Ridgewood, NJ / North Jersey Avalanche 10 Matt Lutch So. F 5’10 170 Milton, MA / EMJHL Bridgewater Bandits 11 Jake Stevens-Haas Sr. C 5’11 160 Westfield, NJ / NJ Kings 12 Stevie Csutoros Sr. F 5’10 180 Woodbridge, VA / Osbourn Park High School 13 Jonathan Wheeler Sr. D 5’10 200 Newport Beach, CA / Ducks Alliance 18 AAA 14 Liam Kearney So. F 5’10 165 Wilbraham, MA / Minnechaug Regional 15 Ryan Hass Jr. F 5’9 153 Middleton, WI / Middleton High School 16 Rob Van Winter So. F 5’6 165 Cumberland, RI / Mt Saint Charles Academy 17 Cameron Harrigan Fr. F 6’3 171 Portsmouth, RI / Portsmouth High School 17 Dylan Kelly Fr. F 6’2 170 West Islip, NY / West Islip High School 18 Alan Hansen So. D 5’8 160 Orlando, FL / Orlando Eagles 19 Jim Tumolo Jr. F 5’7 170 Turnersville, NJ / Washngton Township 20 Scott Wood So. F 5’3 130 Okinawa, Japan / Okinawa Sniperz 21 Curtis Bolinger So. D 5’10 195 Lancaster, PA / Lancaster Firebirds AA 22 Matt Roberts Sr. D 6’0 175 Anchorage, AK / Montana State University 23 Nathan Arnold So. F 6’0 175 Granger, IN / Marian Knights 24 Christian Sandroni So. G 5’9 165 South Bend, IN / Penn High School 25 Mitch Pulver Jr. F 5’10 180 Chippewa Falls, WI / Marquette Electricians AAA 26 Tom Fick Jr. D 6’3 190 Marine, MN / Forest Lake Area High School 27 Tommy Reed Fr. F 6’1 185 St. James, NY / Williston Northampton Prep 28 Aaron Fleming Fr. D 6’0 176 Merritt Island, FL / Binghamton Jr Senators 29 Ben Berkey Fr. D 6’4 220 Chappaqua, NY / Horace Greeley High School 30 Jameson Marshall Jr. G 6’0 163 Barrington, RI / Salisbury School 31 Ed Klausner Fr. G 6’0 170 Lambertville, MI / St Francis High School 32 Doug Dietrich So. F 5’9 175 Pittsburgh, PA / Pittsburgh Hornets 33 Shane Moran Jr. F 6’0 210 West Chester, PA / Quakers AA 34 Travis Franklin Fr. D 5’10 160 Guntersville, AL / Huntsville Chargers 35 Ryan Dendler So. G 5’10 160 Tinley Park, IL / Br. Rice High School 3 2010-11 The 2010-2011 Navy Hockey Team will showcase one of the front of the net. Junior and second year player Shane Moran will youngest teams in Navy Hockey history. These talented young men continue to develop and is expected to offer size and strength on exude great character and passion that will give Navy Hockey fans offense and defense. Youngster Doug Dietrich returns as one of the exciting and intense hockey. From Plebes (freshman) to Firsties (se- players who saw a lot of ice time as a Plebe and took advantage of nior) each player has dedicated himself in preparing for this challeng- that time to develop his skills. Doug is a versatile, two way player ing season as Navy Hockey returns for its 2010 -2011 debut in the who has the ability to put the puck in the net. Also playing key roles ECHA (Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association). “For these boys are youngsters Liam Kearney and Matt Lutch. Both are hard work- ‘wait until tomorrow’ is not a part of their mindset” notes Coach ing and determined players. Their hard work during the off-season Mike Fox, back for his 4th season as Navy Hockey’s Head Coach. has prepared them to make a significant impact every time they touch This team’s dedication, determination and cohesiveness have the the ice. Fellow classmates Scott Wood and Sean Parmigiane have coaching staff excited about guiding these young players into battle also made major improvements to their on-ice abilities and will add on the ice. speed and strength to the offensive corps. Rob Van Winter is coming On Offense back for his second year after an injury plagued Plebe year. Like his Leading the way for Navy’s young team will be returning senior other classmates, Rob’s off season workouts have positioned him to and this year’s captain Sam Carlson, a three year letter winner who play a leading role in Navy’s offensive scheme. gives 100% all the time. His experience, leadership and work efforts Talented Plebes Tom Krysil, Tom Reed, and Cameron Har- set the standard for the 2010 – 2011 Navy Hockey Team. rigan have shown great promise throughout preseason workouts and A versatile player, Sam is an offensive threat as well as a strong in early play on the ice. These three young players come to Navy two way player. Classmate and Assistant Captain Stevie Csutoros will after successful prep and high school careers in New England. Add- relentlessly pursue Navy’s opponents with an aggressive style of play ing to the versatility of the plebe class, Travis Franklin has shown his that will pave the way for younger players to follow. Stevie, a natural ability to play multiple positions. He will be called upon in several leader and true role model, is proof that hard work and dedication situations. As he adjusts to the college level pace, he will be a player leads to success. Senior, Michael Orzetti brings size to the offensive to watch. Also joining the team on offense are two young players attack. He will add strength in front of the net in the offensive zone – freshman Dylan Kelly and sophomore Nathan Arnold. These ad- which should give Navy a goal-scoring edge. Jake Steven-Haas will ditions to Navy’s offense appear eager and ready to contribute both continue to be a steady contributor to Navy Hockey with his com- now and in the future. mitment and willingness to help younger players develop. On Defense Last years leading scorer and offensive player of the year, Mitch Assistant Captain Matt Roberts is back for his final season as Pulver, will join the team several weeks into the season after recover- one of the team’s core defenseman. As a senior, he will anchor a ing from an injury. A junior, Mitch is expected to pick up where he young defense lineup and look to continue his steady presence on left off as one of Navy’s top offensive threats. Classmate the blue line. Roberts will be joined by classmate Jonathan Wheeler Kevin Frederick is poised to be one of this year’s top scorers, who has overcome injuries from last year and will be back in action making this his breakout year. Second Class Ryan Hass, who, like Pul- as a steady defenseman and team leader. In addition to being wel- ver, comes from one of Wisconsin’s Midwest Hockey programs, will comed back as a reliable defender, Jon is also capable of effectively be putting on a Navy Hockey uniform for the first time and is posi- rushing the puck on an offensive attack. Junior Tom Fick enters tioned to become a major contributor. Another junior, Jim Tumolo, his third season and will be asked to shore up the team’s defensive enters his third year with Navy Hockey and will be stepping up into nucleus. Like Wheeler, Tom will give Navy the ability to control a leadership role. Jim is expected to bring a strong, aggressive threat the puck in all zones, particularly on offense where he is especially to Navy’s opponents on offense as a quick and tenacious finisher in threatening. Junior Gary Beier, who emerged as one of Navy’s most reliable defenders, will rely on his keen defensive instincts to add former defenseman on the Navy squad. Coach Thomas, who was balance to a talented defensive squad. Youngster Curtis Bollinger, a four year letterman and team captain for Navy Hockey, is a pro- who has worked exceptionally hard on his game since last spring, active volunteer who is completely familiar with the team’s systems.