Michigan Tech has added seven student-athletes to its 2005-06 men’s ice hockey program, as announced last week by Huskies head coach Jamie Russell.
The group includes forwards Ryan Angelow, Alex Gagne, and Justin St. Louis; defensemen Geoff Kinrade, John Schwarz, and Mike VanWagner (Traverse City); and goaltender Mike Teslak.
Angelow is a 5-10, 175-pound forward who played for the Oakville Blades of the Ontario Provincial Junior League. He scored 46 goals with 26 assists in 43 games and was the OPJHL most valuable player in 2004-05. “Ryan is a well-balanced, two-way forward with a good scoring touch,” said Russell.
Gagne (GONE-yay) notched 70 points in 60 games with the Cowichan Valley Capitals of the British Columbia Hockey League in 2004-05. Among his 70 points were 35 goals and 25 assists. The 6-0, 190-pound Gagne was a Coastal Conference All-Star Team member and team MVP. “Alex is a strong skater with exceptional speed and good offensive instincts,” said Russell. “He’s a play maker who knows how to handle the puck.”
St. Louis, a 6-2, 190-pound left wing, has spent the last two seasons playing for the Trail Smoke Eaters of the BCHL. This past season, he played in 58 games and recorded 31 goals and 28 assists, good for 59 total points. “Justin is a tremendous skater with a lot of speed and good scoring touch,” said Russell. “He finds the net and makes great offensive plays.”
Kinrade was the best defenseman for the Cowichan Valley Capitals a year ago. The 5-10, 195-pound blueliner tallied 13 goals and 21 assists in 60 games. He also earned Coastal All-Star Game MVP honors. “Geoff is a smooth skating D-man who moves the puck well and has the ability to rush the puck up the ice,” said Russell.
Schwarz, a 6-3, 210-pound defenseman, played for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in 2004-05, and chipped in 29 points with five goals and 24 assists. He was also an AJHL All-Star in 2003-04 as a member of the Brooks Bandits. “John is a big, physical presence who always competes with an edge,” said Russell. “He plays in all situations and is relied heavily upon for penalty killing and defensive consistency.”
VanWagner, a 6-3, 205-pound blueliner, has spent the last two seasons playing for the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League. He has registered two goals and nine assists over the two campaigns, good for 11 total points. “Mike is a strong and athletic defenseman who competes extremely hard every time on the ice,” said Russell.
Teslak is a 6-2, 175-pound netminder who compiled a 21-9-1 record with the Prince George Spruce Kings of the BCHL in 2004-05. He registered a 2.47 goals against average and .931 saves percentage, and was named an Interior Conference All-Star. Teslak also earned a spot on NHL Central Scouting’s A list for goalie prospects. “Mike is a big goalie who moves well and has a lot of natural ability when it comes to stopping pucks,” said Russell. “He was an anchor for his team as he faced a lot of shots and gave his team a chance to win every night.”
Notes: VanWagner is the son of former MTU football standout Jim VanWagner, who is Tech’s career rushing leader . . . St. Louis committed to MTU during the early signing period in November of 2004.
MTU press release here.
BANQUET FEATURES AWARD WINNERS, NEW CAPTAINS
The 2004-05 Michigan Tech hockey banquet was held April 11 at the Memorial Union Ballroom on the MTU campus.
Award winners included:
Merv Youngs Award: Colin Murphy (Most Valuable Player)
John MacInnes Slide Rule Award: Tyler Skworchinski (Scholastic Achievement)
Elov Seger Memorial Award: Nick Anderson (Most Improved Player)
Gitzen-Loutit Memorial Award: Lars Helminen (Outstanding Defenseman)
Norbert Matovich Award: Tyler Shelast (Outstanding Freshman)
Gary Crosby Memorial Award: Colin Murphy (Leading Scorer)
George McCarthy Performance Award: Cam Ellsworth (Scholastic & Athletic Achievement)
Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award: Chris Conner
Wildcat Slayer Award: Colin Murphy
MTU also named their captain and assistant captains for 2005-2006. Wearing the "C" for the Huskies will be senior forward Brandon Schwartz and wearing the "A" will be Helminen, Conner and forward Mike Batovanja.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Monday, April 18, 2005
Wayne State gets Tough '05-06 Schedule
For the Wayne State Warriors, difficult schedules are the norm, not the exception.
The rigorous tradition began during their inaugural season of Division I play in 1999-2000 when they took their first faceoff on the road in Columbus, Ohio, against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Since then the Warriors have battle traditional powers like Denver, Colorado College, Michigan State, North Dakota, and Northern Michigan as well as a steady dose of opponents from all around the CCHA, WCHA, ECAC, Atlantic Hockey and Hockey East.
Unofficially, the Warriors are scheduled for 36 games during the upcoming 2005-2006 season with a home non-conference schedule featuring St. Lawrence and Merrimack. The road games include a treacherous grouping at Clarkson, Union, two games against the Spartans in East Lansing, and a pair against Northern Michigan in Marquette.
The Green and Gold will begin their seventh season on Oct. 9 at the Lefty McFadden Invitational at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. Their possible opponents at the Lefty include Miami of Ohio, Michigan State and Wisconsin.
They’ll return for their home opener against head coach Bill Wilkinson’s alma mater of St. Lawrence at the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth, Mich., on Oct. 21.
Wayne State will begin their College Hockey America schedule on the road at Niagara University on Nov. 4-5 and host their first conference foe when defending champion Bemidji State visits Nov. 11-12. The 20-game CHA schedule culminates with the conference tournament at a yet to be determined location March 10-12. The tournament has been played in four cities in its six year history and is rumored to possibly be moving to Compuware.
Wayne State’s opponents in the CHA include Alabama-Huntsville, Bemidji State, Niagara, Robert Morris and the United States Air Force Academy.
The Warriors will also face off the holidays at the Badger Showdown in Madison, Wisconsin on Dec. 30-31 against Northern Michigan, Western Michigan and Wisconsin.
Ice Chips:
-Wayne State has played every team in the State of Michigan with the exception of the Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan Wolverines. The Warriors may get a chance to play the Broncos this season at the Badger Showdown.
-Wayne State has compiled a 95-98 and 18 record with three CHA conference tournament titles, one regular season CHA title, and one NCAA tournament berth in 2003.
-With 408 total wins, Warriors head coach Bill Wilkinson ranks sixth nationally in wins among all active Division I coaches. The only active D-I coaches ahead of Wilkinson are Jerry York (Boston College), Jack Parker (Boston University), Rick Comley (Michigan State), Red Berenson (Michigan), and Don Lucia (Minnestota).
WSU Men's Hockey Preliminary Schedule
October 2005
Fri. 7 – at Lefty McFadden Tournament
Sat. 8 – at Lefty McFadden Tournament
Fri. 21 – vs. St. Lawrence
Sat. 22 – vs. St. Lawrence
Fri. 28 – at Clarkson
Sat. 29 – at Clarkson
November 2005
Fri. 4 – at Niagara
Sat. 5 – at Niagara
Fri. 11 – vs. Bemidji State
Sat. 12 – vs. Bemidji State
Fri. 25 – at Union
Sat. 26 – at Union
December 2005
Fri. 9 – Merrimack College
Sat. 10 – Merrimack College
Fri. 30 – at Badger Showdown
Sat. 31 – at Badger Showdown
January 2006
Fri. 6 – at Michigan State
Sat. 7 – at Michigan State
Fri. 13 – at Bemidji State
Sat. 14 – at Bemidji State
Fri. 20 – vs. Robert Morris
Sat. 21 – vs. Robert Morris
Fri. 27 – vs. Alabama-Huntsville
Sat. 28 – vs. Alabama-Huntsville
February 2006
Fri. 3 – at Northern Michigan
Sat. 4 – at Northern Michigan
Fri. 10 – at Robert Morris
Sat. 11 – at Robert Morris
Fri. 17 – vs. Niagara
Sat. 18 – vs. Niagara
Fri. 24 – at Alabama-Huntsville
Sat. 25 – at Alabama-Huntsville
March 2006
Fri. 3 – vs. Air Force
Sat. 4 – vs. Air Force
Thur. 10 – at CHA Tournament
Fri. 11 – at CHA Tournament
Sat. 12 – at CHA Tournament
The rigorous tradition began during their inaugural season of Division I play in 1999-2000 when they took their first faceoff on the road in Columbus, Ohio, against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Since then the Warriors have battle traditional powers like Denver, Colorado College, Michigan State, North Dakota, and Northern Michigan as well as a steady dose of opponents from all around the CCHA, WCHA, ECAC, Atlantic Hockey and Hockey East.
Unofficially, the Warriors are scheduled for 36 games during the upcoming 2005-2006 season with a home non-conference schedule featuring St. Lawrence and Merrimack. The road games include a treacherous grouping at Clarkson, Union, two games against the Spartans in East Lansing, and a pair against Northern Michigan in Marquette.
The Green and Gold will begin their seventh season on Oct. 9 at the Lefty McFadden Invitational at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. Their possible opponents at the Lefty include Miami of Ohio, Michigan State and Wisconsin.
They’ll return for their home opener against head coach Bill Wilkinson’s alma mater of St. Lawrence at the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth, Mich., on Oct. 21.
Wayne State will begin their College Hockey America schedule on the road at Niagara University on Nov. 4-5 and host their first conference foe when defending champion Bemidji State visits Nov. 11-12. The 20-game CHA schedule culminates with the conference tournament at a yet to be determined location March 10-12. The tournament has been played in four cities in its six year history and is rumored to possibly be moving to Compuware.
Wayne State’s opponents in the CHA include Alabama-Huntsville, Bemidji State, Niagara, Robert Morris and the United States Air Force Academy.
The Warriors will also face off the holidays at the Badger Showdown in Madison, Wisconsin on Dec. 30-31 against Northern Michigan, Western Michigan and Wisconsin.
Ice Chips:
-Wayne State has played every team in the State of Michigan with the exception of the Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan Wolverines. The Warriors may get a chance to play the Broncos this season at the Badger Showdown.
-Wayne State has compiled a 95-98 and 18 record with three CHA conference tournament titles, one regular season CHA title, and one NCAA tournament berth in 2003.
-With 408 total wins, Warriors head coach Bill Wilkinson ranks sixth nationally in wins among all active Division I coaches. The only active D-I coaches ahead of Wilkinson are Jerry York (Boston College), Jack Parker (Boston University), Rick Comley (Michigan State), Red Berenson (Michigan), and Don Lucia (Minnestota).
WSU Men's Hockey Preliminary Schedule
October 2005
Fri. 7 – at Lefty McFadden Tournament
Sat. 8 – at Lefty McFadden Tournament
Fri. 21 – vs. St. Lawrence
Sat. 22 – vs. St. Lawrence
Fri. 28 – at Clarkson
Sat. 29 – at Clarkson
November 2005
Fri. 4 – at Niagara
Sat. 5 – at Niagara
Fri. 11 – vs. Bemidji State
Sat. 12 – vs. Bemidji State
Fri. 25 – at Union
Sat. 26 – at Union
December 2005
Fri. 9 – Merrimack College
Sat. 10 – Merrimack College
Fri. 30 – at Badger Showdown
Sat. 31 – at Badger Showdown
January 2006
Fri. 6 – at Michigan State
Sat. 7 – at Michigan State
Fri. 13 – at Bemidji State
Sat. 14 – at Bemidji State
Fri. 20 – vs. Robert Morris
Sat. 21 – vs. Robert Morris
Fri. 27 – vs. Alabama-Huntsville
Sat. 28 – vs. Alabama-Huntsville
February 2006
Fri. 3 – at Northern Michigan
Sat. 4 – at Northern Michigan
Fri. 10 – at Robert Morris
Sat. 11 – at Robert Morris
Fri. 17 – vs. Niagara
Sat. 18 – vs. Niagara
Fri. 24 – at Alabama-Huntsville
Sat. 25 – at Alabama-Huntsville
March 2006
Fri. 3 – vs. Air Force
Sat. 4 – vs. Air Force
Thur. 10 – at CHA Tournament
Fri. 11 – at CHA Tournament
Sat. 12 – at CHA Tournament
A Frozen Ford Field?
Twenty years is a long time to wait for anything, but for college hockey fans that’s close to an eternity. That long period suffering could come to an end for collegiate hockey fans in Metro Detroit now that Ford Field has been chosen as one of six finalists to host the Frozen Four in either 2010 or 2011.
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), based in Farmington Hills, would host the event and if it were to sell out, a crowd of 65,000-plus would more than triple the previous record attendance for the championship game.
The Frozen Four would be another jewel in the sports crown of Metro Detroit that also includes the 2009 NCAA Basketball Final Four, 2006 Super Bowl, 2005 MLB All-Star Game, and most recently the 2004 Ryder Cup last summer.
Also making the grade for upcoming Frozen Four’s was Boston’s TD Bank North Garden, Philadelphia’s Wachovia Center, St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum, and the MCI Center in Washington, D.C.
The Palace of Auburn Hills was one of five disappointed hopefuls ruled out in the last round of cuts.
The last time the Frozen Four was held in Motown was at the Joe Louis Arena in 1990 when the Wisconsin Badgers beat the Colgate Raiders for their fifth national title.
The NCAA will visit all six locations prior to each cities formal presentation to the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee on June 7-10 in Indianapolis. The committee will then forward its recommendations for 2009, 2010, and 2011 to the Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet for approval on September 20-22 back in Indianapolis.
The next three Frozen Fours have already been determined with the 2006 event taking place at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, the 2007 finals at the Savvis Center in St. Louis and in 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), based in Farmington Hills, would host the event and if it were to sell out, a crowd of 65,000-plus would more than triple the previous record attendance for the championship game.
The Frozen Four would be another jewel in the sports crown of Metro Detroit that also includes the 2009 NCAA Basketball Final Four, 2006 Super Bowl, 2005 MLB All-Star Game, and most recently the 2004 Ryder Cup last summer.
Also making the grade for upcoming Frozen Four’s was Boston’s TD Bank North Garden, Philadelphia’s Wachovia Center, St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum, and the MCI Center in Washington, D.C.
The Palace of Auburn Hills was one of five disappointed hopefuls ruled out in the last round of cuts.
The last time the Frozen Four was held in Motown was at the Joe Louis Arena in 1990 when the Wisconsin Badgers beat the Colgate Raiders for their fifth national title.
The NCAA will visit all six locations prior to each cities formal presentation to the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee on June 7-10 in Indianapolis. The committee will then forward its recommendations for 2009, 2010, and 2011 to the Division I Championships/Competition Cabinet for approval on September 20-22 back in Indianapolis.
The next three Frozen Fours have already been determined with the 2006 event taking place at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, the 2007 finals at the Savvis Center in St. Louis and in 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Tarkki named Wildcats' MVP
The Northern Michigan University hockey awards banquet was held last Wednesday night and the following won awards:
Jim Mussatto Memorial Fitness Award – Patrick Murphy
Brad Werenka Coaches Academic Award – Kevin Gardner
Ed Ward Most Improved Player Award – Tim Hartung
Clara Pantalone Memorial Community Service Award – Alan Swanson
Dallas Drake Defensive Player of the Year Award – Rob Lehtinen
Steve Bozek Plus-Minus Award – Nathan Oystrick
Tom Laidlaw Best Defenseman Award – Nathan Oystrick
Dennis Sibilsky Memorial Senior Award – Tuomas Tarkki
Steve Weeks Unsung Hero Award – Geoff Waugh
Don Waddell Best Freshman Award – Mike Santorelli
Bill Joyce Best Forward Award – Andrew Contois
Gary Emmons Most Valuable Player Award – Tuomas Tarkki
Jim Mussatto Memorial Fitness Award – Patrick Murphy
Brad Werenka Coaches Academic Award – Kevin Gardner
Ed Ward Most Improved Player Award – Tim Hartung
Clara Pantalone Memorial Community Service Award – Alan Swanson
Dallas Drake Defensive Player of the Year Award – Rob Lehtinen
Steve Bozek Plus-Minus Award – Nathan Oystrick
Tom Laidlaw Best Defenseman Award – Nathan Oystrick
Dennis Sibilsky Memorial Senior Award – Tuomas Tarkki
Steve Weeks Unsung Hero Award – Geoff Waugh
Don Waddell Best Freshman Award – Mike Santorelli
Bill Joyce Best Forward Award – Andrew Contois
Gary Emmons Most Valuable Player Award – Tuomas Tarkki
Lakers announce '04-05 award winners
SAULT STE. MARIE - Sophomore goaltender Jeff Jakaitis and junior forward Nathan Ward were named co-winners of Lake Superior State hockey's most valuable player award during the 23rd annual Soo Blue Liners Banquet held Saturday at the Cisler Center.
Jakaitis is currently LSSU's career leader in save percentage at .923. This season, he was 5-18-4 and ranked fifth in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in save percentage at .917. He had a goals-against average of 2.88 this season and has moved up to third on LSSU's career goals-against chart at 2.57. He was named CCHA Goaltender of the Week on Jan. 10 for stopping 73 of 75 shots in a home series against Notre Dame, and totaled a career-high 49 saves in a 2-2 tie with Alaska Fairbanks on Jan. 28.
Ward, who was one of the Lakers' tri-captains this season, was second on the team in scoring with nine goals and eight assists for 17 points. He was also named the team's most-valuable forward. The highlight of his season was a two-goal, one-assist performance in the Lakers' 3-2 victory over Miami - a game which was televised on FSN Detroit.
Jakaitis, who carries a 3.5 grade point average while majoring in business, was also named the Blue Liners' Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He was LSSU's nominee for the CCHA Scholar-Athlete Award and the Lakers' Perani Cup points leader.
Junior Ren Fauci, who overcame an early-season injury to finish with four goals and seven assists for the 9-22-7 Lakers, was named most valuable defenseman.
Juniors BJ Pelkey and Eric Hill shared the most-improved player award, while forward Dan Eves was named outstanding freshman.
Pelkey battled hard to earn a spot in the Lakers' lineup and finally earned a chance four games into the season. He drew an assist in his first game against Michigan and wound up with four goals and three assists in 27 games. Hill, who was the first Sault, Mich., player to wear a Laker sweater in a game since Jason Welch in 1993, added much-needed depth to the LSSU's defensive corps when the roster was depleted early in the season.
Eves totaled five goals and six assists as a freshman and was the Lakers' plus-minus leader at +3.
Sophomore forward Jeff Rainville received the Gay Blade Award, while Trent Campbell, a sophomore forward, was named Soo Blue Liners Player of the Year. Campbell was third on the team in scoring with six goals and 10 assists.
Lake Superior State press release here.
Jakaitis is currently LSSU's career leader in save percentage at .923. This season, he was 5-18-4 and ranked fifth in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association in save percentage at .917. He had a goals-against average of 2.88 this season and has moved up to third on LSSU's career goals-against chart at 2.57. He was named CCHA Goaltender of the Week on Jan. 10 for stopping 73 of 75 shots in a home series against Notre Dame, and totaled a career-high 49 saves in a 2-2 tie with Alaska Fairbanks on Jan. 28.
Ward, who was one of the Lakers' tri-captains this season, was second on the team in scoring with nine goals and eight assists for 17 points. He was also named the team's most-valuable forward. The highlight of his season was a two-goal, one-assist performance in the Lakers' 3-2 victory over Miami - a game which was televised on FSN Detroit.
Jakaitis, who carries a 3.5 grade point average while majoring in business, was also named the Blue Liners' Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He was LSSU's nominee for the CCHA Scholar-Athlete Award and the Lakers' Perani Cup points leader.
Junior Ren Fauci, who overcame an early-season injury to finish with four goals and seven assists for the 9-22-7 Lakers, was named most valuable defenseman.
Juniors BJ Pelkey and Eric Hill shared the most-improved player award, while forward Dan Eves was named outstanding freshman.
Pelkey battled hard to earn a spot in the Lakers' lineup and finally earned a chance four games into the season. He drew an assist in his first game against Michigan and wound up with four goals and three assists in 27 games. Hill, who was the first Sault, Mich., player to wear a Laker sweater in a game since Jason Welch in 1993, added much-needed depth to the LSSU's defensive corps when the roster was depleted early in the season.
Eves totaled five goals and six assists as a freshman and was the Lakers' plus-minus leader at +3.
Sophomore forward Jeff Rainville received the Gay Blade Award, while Trent Campbell, a sophomore forward, was named Soo Blue Liners Player of the Year. Campbell was third on the team in scoring with six goals and 10 assists.
Lake Superior State press release here.
Wolverines hand out awards, name captains
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan ice hockey team handed out its annual awards to eight players while also announcing its captains for the 2005-06 campaign at the annual Dekers Blue Line Club Banquet last Saturday at the Ann Arbor Sheraton.
T.J. Hensick and Jeff Tambellini shared the Hal Downes Trophy as U-M's most valuable player. Tambellini led the Wolverines in scoring with 24 goals and 33 assists while collecting West All-America second team honors. For leading the Wolverines in points, Tambellini also was the recipient of the Doc Losh Trophy. Right behind Tambellini in the team scoring race was Hensick, who had 23 goals and 32 helpers. Hensick was a West first team All-American, and both players were All-CCHA first team honorees.
Matt Hunwick was the winner of the Vic Heyliger Trophy as U-M's most outstanding defenseman as determined by his teammates. Hunwick had a 6-19-25 scoring line and was +15 on the season. He was an All-CCHA second team selection.
The Alton D. Simms Trophy for the most improved player was given to Milan Gajic. As a senior, Gajic set career highs in games played (42) points (39), goals (20), power-play goals (9) and multi-point games (13). His plus/minus rating of +4 tied his career best.
Chad Kolarik garnered the Dekers Club Award as the "most colorful rookie" per the Dekers Club membership. Kolarik had a bright freshman campaign, playing in all 42 games while tallying a scoring line of 18-17-35, good for fifth on the team in points. His 11 power-play markers were tops on the team and the most by a U-M rookie since 1990-91.
The Howard Colby Award for Sportsmanship went to David Moss. Moss was whistled for just 13 penalties for 26 minutes this season while assuming a primarily defensive forward role. He notched 10 goals and 20 assists in 38 contests.
Chosen by the coaching staff, the Joseph E. Barss Award for the best team player was given to outgoing captain Eric Nystrom. Nystrom had a career-best 32 points and 19 assists in 38 games. He was honored with the CCHA's Best Defensive Forward laurel in March.
Tim Cook was the recipient of the Carl Isaacson Award given to the player who exhibits the highest scholastic average as well as athletic ability. Cook is a sophomore enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.
With 10 graduating seniors, Michigan is losing its largest senior class ever. Head coach Red Berenson selected three rising seniors to share the captaincy for the 2005-06 season. Tambellini, Al Montoya and Andrew Ebbett will all wear a "C" for the Maize and Blue next season. Both Tambellini and Montoya were alternate captains as juniors in 2004-05.
The Wolverines went 31-8-3 in 2004-05 en route to winning the CCHA regular-season and tournament titles and being NCAA Midwest Regional finalists.
University of Michigan press release here.
T.J. Hensick and Jeff Tambellini shared the Hal Downes Trophy as U-M's most valuable player. Tambellini led the Wolverines in scoring with 24 goals and 33 assists while collecting West All-America second team honors. For leading the Wolverines in points, Tambellini also was the recipient of the Doc Losh Trophy. Right behind Tambellini in the team scoring race was Hensick, who had 23 goals and 32 helpers. Hensick was a West first team All-American, and both players were All-CCHA first team honorees.
Matt Hunwick was the winner of the Vic Heyliger Trophy as U-M's most outstanding defenseman as determined by his teammates. Hunwick had a 6-19-25 scoring line and was +15 on the season. He was an All-CCHA second team selection.
The Alton D. Simms Trophy for the most improved player was given to Milan Gajic. As a senior, Gajic set career highs in games played (42) points (39), goals (20), power-play goals (9) and multi-point games (13). His plus/minus rating of +4 tied his career best.
Chad Kolarik garnered the Dekers Club Award as the "most colorful rookie" per the Dekers Club membership. Kolarik had a bright freshman campaign, playing in all 42 games while tallying a scoring line of 18-17-35, good for fifth on the team in points. His 11 power-play markers were tops on the team and the most by a U-M rookie since 1990-91.
The Howard Colby Award for Sportsmanship went to David Moss. Moss was whistled for just 13 penalties for 26 minutes this season while assuming a primarily defensive forward role. He notched 10 goals and 20 assists in 38 contests.
Chosen by the coaching staff, the Joseph E. Barss Award for the best team player was given to outgoing captain Eric Nystrom. Nystrom had a career-best 32 points and 19 assists in 38 games. He was honored with the CCHA's Best Defensive Forward laurel in March.
Tim Cook was the recipient of the Carl Isaacson Award given to the player who exhibits the highest scholastic average as well as athletic ability. Cook is a sophomore enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.
With 10 graduating seniors, Michigan is losing its largest senior class ever. Head coach Red Berenson selected three rising seniors to share the captaincy for the 2005-06 season. Tambellini, Al Montoya and Andrew Ebbett will all wear a "C" for the Maize and Blue next season. Both Tambellini and Montoya were alternate captains as juniors in 2004-05.
The Wolverines went 31-8-3 in 2004-05 en route to winning the CCHA regular-season and tournament titles and being NCAA Midwest Regional finalists.
University of Michigan press release here.
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