HOCKEY IN THE PROS NHL DRAFT YEAR PLAYER NHL TEAM OVERALL RD HiGHEST SELECTION: 2008 Luke Witkowski, D (arrives in ‘09) Tampa Bay Lightning 160 6th Mike Posma, 2nd round, 2007 Max Campbell, F New York Rangers 138 5th 31st overall, 1986, St. Louis Ryan Watson, F Florida Panthers 191 7th 2006 Chris Frank, D Phoenix Coyotes 188 7th TOP FIVE SELECTIONS: 2005 Matt Clackson, F Philadelphia Flyers 215 7th Mike Posma, 2nd Rd, 31st, 1986 2002 Mike Erickson, F Minnesota Wild 72 3rd Lee Brodeur, 4th Rd, 65th, 1984 Pat Dwyer, F Atlanta 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 New York Islanders 155 6th Joe Corvo, 4th Rd, 83rd, 1997 1997 Joe Corvo, D Los Angeles Kings 83 4th Jamal Mayers, 4th Rd, 89th, 1993 HOCKEYTHE PROS IN 1996 Daryl Andrews, D New Jersey Devils 173 7th 1995 Marc Magliarditi, G Chicago Blackhawks 146 6th LATEST SELECTIONS: 1994 Joel Irving, F Montreal Canadiens 148 6th Misha Lapin, 279th overall, 1993 1993 Jamal Mayers, F St. Louis Blues 89 4th Misha Lapin, D Toronto Maple Leafs 279 11th MOST RECENT: 1991 Chris Belanger, D Hartford Whalers 185 9th Luke Witkowski, 6th Round, 160, 2008 (arrives in 2009) Brent Brekke, D Quebec 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 Winnipeg Jets 225 11th 1990 Mike Power, G Edmonton Oilers 143 7th FREQUENCY: 1989 Andy Suhy, D Detroit Red Wings 158 8th WMU had players chosen in 16 of 18 Byron Witkowski, F Quebec Nordiques 211 11th drafts from 1981-98 and has had at least one player cho- 1988 Gordie Frantti, F Philadelphia Flyers 119 6th sen in each of the last three drafts from 2005-07. Keith Jones, F Washington Capitals 141 7th Chris Venkus, F Washington Captials 225 11th ALL-TIME SELECTIONS: 1987 Andy Rymsha, F-D St. Louis Blues 82 4th 49 — Total Mike Eastwood, C Toronto Maple Leafs 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 Bill Horn, G Hartford Whalers 95 5th Ron Hoover, F Hartford Whalers 158 8th TEAMS WITH MOST SELECTIONS: 1984 Lee Brodeur, F Montreal Canadiens 65 4th 4 — Hartford Whalers Jeff Crossman, F Los Angeles Kings 191 10th New York Islanders Jim Culhane, D Hartford Whalers 214 11th New York Rangers 1983 Ron Pesetti, D Winnipeg Jets 149 8th Montreal Canadiens Chris MacDonald, D Calgary Flames 151 8th Philadelphia Flyers Rob Bryden, F Montreal Canadiens 158 8th Chuck Chiatto, C Detroit Red Wings 226 12th MOST SELECTIONS IN ONE DRAFT: 1982 Dan Dorion, F New Jersey Devils 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 Neil Smith, D New York Islanders 204 13th 86 NHL SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT: 1988 Paul Polillo, C Pittsburgh 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 season. Statistics current as of Sept. 22, 2008. NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (NHL) GP G A PTS PIM Joe Corvo, D Carolina Hurricans/Ottawa 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 Albany River Rats 59 13 12 25 29 HOCKEYTHE PROS IN David Gove, C Albany/Wilkes-Barre Scranton 81 23 22 45 41 Mark Letestu, C Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 52 6 12 18 28 Paul Szczechura, C Iowa Stars/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 Kalamazoo Wings 59 18 28 46 48 GP REC GAA SV% Eric Marvin, G Flint Generals 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 ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE (EIHL) GP G A PTS PIM Ryan Crane, D Edinburgh Captials 64 15 41 56 139 EUROPE GP G A PTS PIM Vince Bellissimo, C KalPa Kuopio 5 0 2 2 4 Mike Bishai, C Jokerit 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 MICHIGAN 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 Glenn Healy 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 Stanley Cup to the New York Rangers. Other honors for Smith include being a recipient of the WMU Distinguished Alumni Award. Bernie Saunders, 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 New York City. 88 www.wmubroncos.com INSIDE BRONCO HOCKEY ALUMNI 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 Lawson Arena. 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.