McMullen Hockey
Arena
The Thornton D. and Elizabeth S. Hooper Brigade Sports Complex housing the McMullen
Hockey Arena, is being built entirely with private gifts donated to the U.S. Naval Academy
Foundation. For more information on how you can help complete this $18.5 million project that
will house Navy Hockey, Navy Rugby (men’s and women’s), Navy Tennis (men’s and women’s),
and Navy Golf, please call the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation at 410.295.4177.
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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 in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League of the American Collegiate
Hockey Association provides a great challenge and has proven 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
The United States Naval Academy
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Founded: 1845
Enrollment: 4,000
Superintendent: Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler, USN
Commandant of Midshipmen: Captain Matthew L. Klunder, USN
Colors: Blue & Gold
Mascot: Bill the Goat
Head Coach
Mike Fox
Assistant Coaches
Lieutenant Jay Bijeau, USN
Mike Clark, Brendan Curley, Scott Steele
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rich Moesch
Trainer
Ryan Sley
Officer Representative
Commander Patrick Murray, USN
Assistant Officer Representatives
Lieutenant Jay Bijeau, USN
Lieutenant Patrick Alfonzo, USN
Enlisted Representatives
AECS (AW/NAC) Brad Lewis, USN
Faculty Representative
Dr. Joshua Radice
General Manager
Dr. Donnie Horner
Director of Game Day Operations
Jim Guiberson
Navy Hockey Broadcast Team
Rich Moesch and Don Preul
Photography
Lindsay Guiberson, Sherry Kunst, Lori Estevez
and Mirror Image Photography
President, Friends of Navy Hockey
Mike Budney (‘80)
Conference Affiliation
American Collegiate Hockey Association
Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League
www.usna.edu/NavyHockey
Navy Hockey Media Guide prepared, sponsored and funded by the Friends of Navy Hockey. Graphic design and
layout by Jill Christine Designs. Copyright © 2008 Friends of Navy Hockey, Annapolis, MD. All Rights Reserved.
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Media Guide
Table of Contents
Team Roster
Season Outlook
Team Bios
Staff Bios
Friends of Navy Hockey
Fast Facts & Highlights
Now Serving the Fleet
Scoring Leaders
Goaltending Leaders
2007-08 Academic Report
2007-08 Post-Season Awards
2007-08 Game by Game Results
Midshipman Named to Team USA
Navy Hockey in Space
Class Photos
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Team Roster
Club President: Nolan Anliker*** '09 Brooklyn Park, MN | Manager: Philip Castiel '12 Washington D.C.
No.
Player
Position
Year
Ht.
Wt.
Hometown / Previous Team
1
Alex Tidei**
Goalie
Jr
6' 0"
165
Park Ridge, IL / Loyola Academy
2
Gary Beier
Defense
Fr
6' 2"
174
Arnold, MD / Mount St. Joseph High School
3
Matt Keller*
Forward
Sr
6' 1"
210
Concord, MA / Middlesex School
4
Matt Swezey***
Forward
Sr
6' 1"
185
Cohoes, NY / Shaker High School
5
Kevin Frederick
Forward
Fr
5' 9"
170
Minneapolis, MN / St. Thomas Academy
6
Chandler Brewer**
Defense
Jr
5' 10"
170
Darien, CT / Phillips Exeter Academy
7
Sam Carlson*
Center
So
5' 8"
165
Richfield, MN / Richfield High School
8
Jim Tumolo
Forward
Fr
5' 7"
165
Turnersville, NJ / Washington Township High School
9
Charlie Daniel***
Center
Sr
5' 9"
180
Nottingham, MD / Westminster School
10
Keegan Kinkade**
Center
Jr
5' 6"
160
Indianapolis, IN / Culver Military Academy
11
Zak Bishop
Forward
So
5' 8"
155
Pierre, SD / T.F. Riggs High School
12
Stevie Csutoros
Forward
So
5' 10"
180
Woodbridge, VA / Osbourn Park High School
13
Jonathan Wheeler
Defense
So
5' 10"
180
Newport Beach, CA / Ducks Alliance 18 AAA
14
Calen Mims*
Forward
Jr
6' 0"
198
Albuquerque, NM / Albuquerque Academy
15
Alex Wallis*
Forward
Sr
6' 0"
200
Whitefish Bay, WI / Marquette Univ. High School
16
Jonathon Westerman**
Center
Sr
5' 7"
150
Gaylord, MI / St. Mary High School
17
Eric Bowen*
Forward
Sr
5' 8"
175
Blairesville, PA / Allegheny Badgers Midget AA
18
Andy Lazzaro
Defense
Jr
5' 6"
160
Harwood, MD / South River High School
19
Patrick Heitman**
Defense
Jr
6' 0"
210
St. Louis, MO / Seckman High School
20
Jeff Martin**
Forward
Sr
6' 0"
205
Columbia Heights, MN / Totino-Grace High School
21
Michael Orzetti
Forward
So
6' 4"
205
Ridgewood, NJ / North Jersey Avalanche
22
Matt Roberts
Defense
So
6' 0"
170
Anchorage, AK / Montana State University Hellcats
23
Jeff Dubinsky**
Forward
Sr
6' 0"
180
Gig Harbor, WA / Curtis High School
24
John Patrick Culliton**
Forward
Sr
5' 11"
210
The Woodlands, TX / The Woodlands High School
25
Mitch Pulver
Forward
Fr
5' 10"
180
Chippewa Falls, WI / Marquette Electricians AAA
26
Tom Fick
Forward
Fr
6' 2"
185
Marine, MN / Forest Lake Area High School
27
Pat McAleer
Defense
Fr
5' 8"
156
Orono, ME / Kents Hill School
28
Andrew Ochalek**
Defense
Jr
6' 2"
210
Milan, MI / Milan High School
29
Justin Jackson
Forward
So
6' 1"
175
Coeur d'Alene, ID / CDAHA Thunder Rep.A
30
Jameson Marshall
Goalie
Fr
6' 0"
163
Barrington, RI / Salisbury School
31
Eric Anderson**
Goalie
Jr
5' 11"
175
Sartell, MN / Sartell High School
32
Scott Mecham
Defense
Fr
5' 10"
198
Salt Lake City, UT / Alta High School
33
Jake Stevens-Haas
Center
So
5' 11"
160
Westfield, NJ / NJ Kings
34
Derek Grady
Defense
Jr
5' 11"
170
Delafield, WI / Marquette University High School
35
Jeremey Estevez**
Goalie
Jr
5' 10"
175
Grand Rapids, MI / Cranbrook Kingswood
* Denotes number of varsity letters earned.
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Season Outlook
Navy Hockey 2008-2
2009 Outlook
Delaware, and Drexel University, this year Navy
Coming off back-to-back 20 win sea-
hosts Iowa State, West Chester University, and
sons, the Midshipmen of Navy look to
Washington and Jefferson College in the Naval
continue their winning ways in what is
Academy Thanksgiving Weekend Tournament.
expected to be a breakout year for the Navy
The team also travels to Ohio to play Kent State
Hockey program. In a year of firsts under
and John Carroll University, two top Midwestern
first year Head Coach Mike Fox, last year's
ACHA teams, and plays two games apiece
team christened the magnificent new Dr. John
against Michigan-Dearborn, Pitt, and Central
J. McMullen Hockey Arena and nearly
Oklahoma at home. Once again, the always
knocked off perennial American Collegiate
popular Crabpot Tournament at McMullen
Hockey Association
(ACHA) powerhouse
Arena will consist of four teams from
Penn State at home in a thrilling 3-2 loss in the
Maryland - Navy, University of Maryland,
first round of the Eastern States Collegiate
UMBC, and Towson University.
Hockey League (ESCHL) Playoffs. It was also
The quality of this year's schedule posi-
Navy Hockey's first year in the newly formed
tions the Midshipmen for a strong run at significant postseason
ESCHL, the ACHA's premier Division 1 league in the east. This
play. With at least 25 games scheduled against ranked D1 teams this
year's team looks to build on the experiences of last season, chal-
season, Navy has one of the toughest schedules of the 53 ACHA
lenging for the top spot in the ESCHL, while looking to gain
D1 schools.
national recognition as one of the top D1 college hockey clubs in
the country.
In April, as an extra bonus, Navy Hockey will be involved in several activities associated with the Frozen Four, when the Naval
This year the Midshipmen will be more comfortable at home in
Academy and the Greater Washington Sports Alliance host the 2009
the Brigade Sports Complex, skating on the Olympic-size rink that
NCAA Division 1 National Championship at the Verizon Center in
meets NCAA standards. The arena currently has a seating capacity
Washington, D.C.
for 800 spectators but has the capacity to expand to more than 3,000
seats. Named in honor of the late Dr. John J. McMullen, a Naval
Returning Players
Academy Distinguished Graduate from the class of 1940, and his
This year's senior class has endured a period of transition for the
wife Jacqueline, Navy's new rink is the envy of many NCAA and
Navy Hockey program. Not only were the "Firsties" the last class
ACHA hockey programs throughout the country.
to play on the Yard in the historic Dahlgren Hall Ice Rink, they also
played a full season without a home sheet of ice while the new rink
The Schedule
Navy Hockey's 39th year as a Club Sport at the Naval Academy
is highlighted by an aggressive 40 game regular season schedule
was being built. As juniors, they were involved in Navy's move to
the ESCHL, and began playing their home games in McMullen Ice
Arena when it was unveiled at the beginning of last season.
against many of the very best ACHA D1 teams. In addition to play-
This senior class is one of the largest in recent memory, with
ing 4 games against each league opponent in the ESCHL, which
nine players returning for their final year. The team is led by domi-
includes Penn State, University of Rhode Island, University of
4
nant ACHA players Matt Swezey, Charlie Daniel and Alex Wallis.
These three seniors produced 46 goals and 62 assists last season and
high school, prep school, and junior hockey programs last year and
are looking to provide even more offense this year. Jack Culliton
include free wheeling forwards Thomas Fick (Marine, MN) and
and Jeff Martin will also be counted on to provide a consistent scor-
Mitch Pulver (Chippewa Falls, WI). On defense, Gary Beier
ing threat. Matt Keller and Eric Bowen are back after their first sea-
(Arnold, MD) is also a very welcome addition to this year's squad
son with Navy Hockey and provide key leadership for the team on
and Jameson Marshall (Barrington, RI) is a very impressive fresh-
and off the ice. Also returning for their Senior year are Jon
man goaltender who could see considerable playing time in net this
Westerman, Jeff Martin, and Jeff Dubinsky. “Westy” is a key face-
season. Other freshmen rounding out this talented group of play-
off man with a knack for scoring big-time goals, while 'Marty' is a
ers include forward Kevin Frederick (Minneapolis, MN), forward
strong, smart Minnesotan with great skills and hockey sense. Jeff
Jim Tumolo (Turnersville, NJ), defenseman Pat McAleer (Orono,
Dubinsky is a solid forechecking forward known for his tight
Maine) and defenseman Scott Mecham (Salt Lake City, UT).
defensive play and energy.
No discussion of the "Firsties" would be complete without
The Excitement
mentioning Nolan Anliker. Unfortunately, Nolan was not granted a
Navy Hockey's total commitment to victory, aggressiveness, and
medical redshirt year by the ACHA, losing a year of eligibility at
selfless style of team play will certainly thrill the packed-house at
Navy as a result of playing an injury riddled season at Bethel College
McMullen Arena during the 2008-2009 campaign. The
(NCAA D3) before becoming a Midshipman. Nolan was a tremen-
Midshipmen's unrelenting and coordinated system of offense,
dous on-ice asset to the program. He was a three year letter winner
defense, and neutral zone play will make the team competitive in
at Navy and was awarded the Navy Hockey Leadership Award last
every game right down to the final buzzer. As Navy contends for
season as a junior. Although his presence on the ice will be missed
an ESCHL Championship and bids for its first ACHA National
during his senior year, he will remain a key leader of this year's team
Championship, Navy Hockey fans will enjoy watching the intense,
as the President of the Navy Hockey Club.
hard-hitting, fast-paced action on the brilliant Olympic-size ice sur-
Complementing the large senior class are junior forwards
Keegan Kinkade and Calen Mims, both high quality, two-way hockey players. Forwards Zak Bishop, Sam Carlson, Stevie Csutoros,
face at McMullen Area. The players appreciate your enthusiastic
support and thank you for cheering them on to victory!
Go Navy Hockey! ….The Warrior Sport
Justin Jackson, Michael Orzetti, and Jake Stevens-Haas return for
their second season with the program and add considerable depth to
this year's Navy Hockey squad.
Defensively, Patrick Heitman, Andrew Ochalek, and Chandler
Brewer will backstop this year's team. These three strong skating
juniors will be vital to the team's success. They will be supported by
talented sophomore defenseman, Jonathan Wheeler.
Between the pipes, Navy has two high quality and experienced
junior goaltenders in Eric Anderson and Jeremey Estevez. Junior
goalie Alex Tidei returns for another year and will also compete for
playing minutes.
The Newcomers
Steady defensemen Derek Grady and Andy Lazzaro join this
year's team for the first time as juniors. After sitting out a year to
retain eligibility, sophomore Matt Roberts will also help cement this
year's outstanding defensive corps.
In addition to adding three new upperclassmen, this year Navy
Hockey is proud to have assembled one of its most impressive Plebe
classes ever. The Class of 2012 features 8 young men with exceptional hockey skills. These newcomers played for highly regarded
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Club President
Stats
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
32
25
25
82
Seniors
Nolan Anliker
Goals
13
10
8
31
Assists
10
8
15
33
Points
23
18
23
64
Team President…6'0"…180…major is Political Science…Hometown: Brooklyn Park,
Minnesota… Parents: Todd and Ann Anliker…Sisters: Grace (17) and Clair (13)…in his
fourth year with the program…the ACHA did not grant him a redshirt season, and he will
not be playing on the ice but will be reviewing game tape…was awarded the Leadership Award at the annual Navy
Hockey banquet at the end of last season and has been a tremendous asset to the program over the past three seasons…provides immeasurable leadership and a calming influence on the ice and in the locker room…Nolan attended
Park Center High School, where he played forward on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "Seemed
like a good idea at the time."…How has that decision affected your life: "I've learned some thing in class and a lot more
away from class"…Persons you most admire: "My folks, especially my grandpa Warren; they all work hard"…Favorite
hockey team: Minnesota North Stars…Favorite player: Jack Culliton…Favorite food: meat…Favorite movie:
Rocky…Favorite TV Show: Trailer Park Boys…Plans after graduation: Marine Ground.
#24
Stats
2005-06
2007-08
TOTALS
Captai n
Games
18
32
50
Goals
7
7
14
John Patrick "Jack" Culliton
Assists
10
13
23
Points
17
20
37
Forward…5'11"…210…major is Economics…Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas…
Parents: John and Kate Culliton…three of his seven goals were game winning goals…netted the game winners against Maryland, Rutgers, and Scranton…the Scranton game winner
came in a dramatic overtime win on November 16th…recorded a hat trick in a win in the first round of the ESCHL
playoffs against Scranton…Jack attended The Woodlands High School where he played left wing on the varsity hockey
team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To accelerate my life"…How has your decision affected you: "It has helped
me mature and grow as an individual; I can't wait to get out to the fleet to test my new skills"…Person you most admire:
"Jeff Martin; he is the finest swimmer in the Brigade"…Favorite hockey team: Pittsburgh Penguins…Favorite player:
Sidney Crosby…Favorite food: Chipotle burritos…Favorite book: License to Kill…Favorite movie: Slapshot…Favorite
TV show: The Office…Plans after graduation: To be the face of the Navy in Pensacola, Florida.
#17
Assistant Capta i n
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
23
23
Goals
4
4
Assists
2
2
Eric Bowen
Points
6
6
Forward…5'8"…175…major is Ocean Engineering…Hometown: Blairsville,
Pennsylvania…Parents: David and Donna Bowen…Brother: Drew (20)…scored his first
goal in his first game with Navy Hockey on September 29th against Lehigh…netted goals
against Scranton, Georgetown, and VMI…Eric attended Blairsville High School…Why did
you decide to go to USNA: "To challenge myself and experience the great opportunities this place offers."…How has
that decision affected you: "It has taught me to adapt and overcome anything that's thrown at me."…Persons you most
admire: "My parents because I wouldn't be where I am today without their support."…Favorite hockey team: Pittsburgh
Penguins…Favorite players: Nathan Gerbe and Sidney Crosby…Favorite food: Mom's Flank Steak…Favorite book:
Into the Wild…Favorite movie: Trailer Park Boys the Movie…Favorite TV show: Trailer Park Boys…Plans
after graduation: Naval Aviation.
#16
Assistant Capta i n
Stats
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
11
29
34
74
Goals
4
2
6
12
Assists
4
6
14
24
Jon Westerman
Points
8
8
20
36
Forward…5'7"…150…major is Economics…Hometown: Gaylord, Michigan…Parents:
Rob and Lori Westerman…Brother: Rob (27)…Sisters: Annie (25) and Grace (16)…was
awarded the Hardest Worker Award at the annual Navy Hockey banquet at the end of last season…netted goals against
Pitt, Rhode Island, Scranton, Stony Brook, UMBC, and VMI…expected to center one of Navy's top forward lines this
season…Jon attended St. Mary's High School in Gaylord, MI…Why did you decide to go to the USNA: "I came to the
Naval Academy to gain leadership experience and better prepare myself for a career in the Navy"…How has that decision affected your life: "Since coming to the Academy, I have developed a greater appreciation for the liberties and values that I have sworn to defend"…Person you most admire: "I most admire my parents because they have taught me
the importance of hard work and a strong faith"…Favorite hockey team: Detroit Red Wings…Favorite hockey player:
Steve Yzerman…Favorite food: mom's home cooking…Favorite book: Harry Potter series…Favorite movie: Catch Me
If You Can…Favorite TV Show: Heroes…Plans after graduation: Naval Aviation.
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#9 Charlie Daniel
Stats
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
30
30
28
88
Goals
7
8
9
24
Assists
10
6
30
46
Points
17
14
39
70
Forward...5'9"...180...major is English…Hometown: Nottingham, Maryland…Parents:
Chuck and Marie Daniel...Sister: Cara (18)...two of his nine goals were game winning
goals…scored two goals in the first round of the Crab Pot against UMBC…finished the season as the 3rd leading scorer on the team with 39 points....is known for his hustle, speed, and quickness on the ice…Charlie attended the
Westminster School in Simsbury, Connecticut, where he played center and wing on the hockey team....Why did you
decide to go to USNA: "To challenge myself, and to Serve our Nation"...How has that decision affected your life: "I
have become much more mature and have had many unique opportunities."...Person you most admire: "My sister, who
despite dealing with so much adversity, has always remained positive and strong"...Favorite hockey team: Washington
Capitals...Favorite player: Peter Bondra...Favorite food: crab cakes...Favorite book: The Great Gatsby...Favorite movie:
American Psycho...Favorite TV show: Trailer Park Boys...Plans after graduation: Submarines or Naval Aviation.
#23 Jeff Dubinsky
Stats
2004-05
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
22
25
47
Goals
6
2
8
Assists
2
5
7
Points
8
7
15
Forward...6'0"...180...major is International Relations…Hometown: Gig Harbor,
Washington…Parents: Sandra and Don Dubinsky...Brother: John (38)....Sisters: Sabrina
(43), Kristina (41), Drew (33), and Amy (30)...scored a goal against Scranton on November
17th and against Georgetown on February 6th…known for his smart play on the ice…he attended Curtis High School
in University Place, WA and Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, MN where he played forward....also played for the Tacoma
Rage and Seattle Sno King... Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To be in the military and for the great hockey"...How
has that decision affected you: "made all the difference"...Person you most admire: "Steve Mankins, due to his leadership excellence"...Favorite hockey team: Pittsburgh Penguins...Favorite player: Mario Lemieux....Favorite food: Korean
food...Favorite book: Cat in the Hat...Favorite movie: Miracle...Favorite TV show: CSI/The Office...Plans after graduation: Naval Aviation/Special Warfare.
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#3 Matt Keller
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
28
28
Goals
5
5
Assists
4
4
Points
9
9
Forward…6'1"…210…major is Systems Engineering…Hometown: Concord,
Massachusetts…Parents: Tom and Diane Keller…Sisters: Allison (20) and Julia (18)…netted
two goals against Seton Hall on February 23rd…recorded goals against Delaware, Scranton
and VMI…Matt attended the Middlesex School in Concord, MA, where he played defense on
the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To win a ACHA national championship"…How has your decision affected your life: "It has improved my financial situation significantly"…Person you most admire: "My dog Fenway,
he has a great name and an even better life"…Favorite hockey team: The 2008 National Champion Boston College
Eagles…Favorite player: Ray Bourque…Favorite food: Chipotle burritos…Favorite movie: 2004 World Series Champions:
The Boston Red Sox…Favorite TV show: Rob and Big…Plans after graduation: Probably a good graduation party.
#20 Jeff Martin
Stats
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
20
29
31
80
Goals
3
7
14
24
Assists
7
8
11
26
Points
10
15
25
50
Forward…6'0"…205…his major is Economics… Hometown: Columbia Heights,
Minnesota… Parents: John and Mary Martin…Brother: James (25)…Sisters: Elizabeth (25)
and Allison (21)…scored the game winning goal against Towson on October 14th…recorded goals in three of the five
games Navy played against Penn State…scored goals in four straight games from November 17th to January 4th…finished the season as the 4th leading scorer on the team with 25 points....known off the ice for his quirky personality…
Marty attended Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minnesota, where he was a forward on the hockey team
there…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To be an Army of one"…Person you most admire: "John Patrick Culliton;
he looks so good in Calvin Klein"…Favorite hockey team: Hershey Bears…Favorite player: Alexander
Ovechkin…Favorite food: Uncrustable grilled cheese…Favorite book: The Chronicles of Narnia…Favorite movie:
High School Musical… Favorite TV Show: Fat Camp…Plans after graduation: "Come back to USNA as an LT and
coach Navy Hockey."
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#4 Matt Swezey
Stats
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
26
31
35
57
Goals
5
3
30
38
Assists
6
9
22
37
Points
11
12
52
75
Forward/Defense...6'1"...185...major is Mechanical Engineering… Hometown: Cohoes,
New York...Parents: Mike and Ann Swezey...Brother: Doug (16)...was the leading goal scorer and leading scorer on the team last season…was moved to forward on November 30th…his move to forward was
followed by a five game goal scoring streak…netted 24 goals in 18 games after the move to forward…he recorded hat
tricks on January 12th at Scranton and on February 23rd against Seton Hall…ended the season with an eight game goal
scoring streak…was named the Team MVP at the end of the season…unusual not to see him with a smile on his
face…Matt attended Shaker High School in Latham, NY, where he played defense on the hockey team…Why did you
decide to go to USNA: "To serve my country"...How has that decision affected your life: "Drastically"...Person you most
admire: "Pat Tillman, for his commitment to his country"...Favorite hockey team: New York Rangers...Favorite player:
Brian Leetch...Favorite food: Chocolate Milk... Favorite book: Facebook... Favorite movie: The Notebook… Favorite
TV Show: The Office…Plans after graduation: Marine Corps or Submarines.
#15 Alex Wallis
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
7
15
22
Goals
1
7
8
Assists
1
10
11
Points
2
17
19
Forward…6'0"…200…his major is Political Science with a minor in Spanish… Hometown:
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin… Parents: Marvin and Maria Wallis…Brothers: Anthony (25) and
Andrew (16)…due to injuries only appeared in 15 games but still finished the season as the
tenth leading scorer on the team with 17 points....netted a hat trick against Seton Hall on February 23rd…Also scored
goals against Maryland, Delaware, Scranton, and Lehigh…Alex attended Marquette University High School in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he played defense on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To become
an officer in the United States"…How has that decision affected your life: "It has been positive"…Person you most
admire: "My father for his never-ending hard work and honesty"…Favorite hockey team: Wisconsin… Favorite player:
Steve Mankins…Favorite food: Egg McMuffins…Favorite book: In the Heart of the Sea…Favorite movie: Gladiator…
Favorite TV Show: SCRUBS…Plans after graduation: Either Naval Intelligence or Marine Corps Ground.
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Juniors
#31 Eric Anderson
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games Mins.
28
29
57
Saves
1600
1565
3165
GA
757
890
1647
GAA
95
117
212
Save
3.56
4.49
4.02
Pct.
.888
.884*
.886
* NOTE: Goaltending stats do not include 1/25/2008 game at Delaware.
Goaltender…5'11"…175…major is Mechanical Engineering…Hometown: Sartell,
Minnesota…Parents: Scott and Sue Anderson, and Denise Boudreau…Sisters: Julia, Sarah,
and Gina…recorded the first two shutouts of his Navy Hockey career against Rutgers and Lehigh…had a tremendous
performance in a Navy 4 to 2 win at #3 Delaware on January 5th…stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced in the first
round of the ESCHL playoffs against Scranton…Eric attended Sartell High School, where he played goaltender on the
varsity hockey squad…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "Shooting guns and playing hockey, my two favorite things
in the world, and I wanted to challenge myself and be part of something great"…How has that decision affected your
life: "Improved my confidence which I can apply to any situation"... Persons you most admire: "RUDY"…Favorite
hockey team: Minnesota North Stars…Favorite hockey player: Dwayne Roloson (Minnesota Wild)… Favorite food:
Steak and Potatoes…Favorite book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain…Favorite movie: Super
Bad…Favorite TV show: Scrubs…Plans after graduation: Marine Ground.
#6 Chandler Brewer
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
2
25
27
Goals
0
2
2
Assists
0
4
4
Points
0
6
6
Defense…5'10"…170…major is Economics…Hometown: Darien, Connecticut… Parents:
Russell and Nancy Brewer…Brother: Charlie (19)…Sister: Chelsea (16)…scored the first
goal of his Navy Hockey career against Scranton on January 12th…recorded a goal on
January 26th against Maryland…Chandler attended Phillips Exeter Academy where he played defense on the hockey
team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "Cool brochure"…How has that decision affected your life: "My room is
neater"…Person you most admire: "My parents, for always setting the example"…Favorite hockey team: New York
Rangers…Favorite hockey player: Mark Messier…Favorite food: Blue Cheese Burgers…Favorite book: The Call of the
Wild…Favorite movie: Miracle…Favorite TV show: The Office… Plans after graduation: Learn how to surf.
#35 Jeremey Estevez
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games Mins.
4
10
14
Saves
173
436
609
GA
78
150
228
GAA
13
18
31
Save
4.51
2.48
3.05
Pct.
.857
.893
.880
Goaltender…5'10"…175…major is Aeronautical Engineering…Hometown: Grand Rapids,
MI…Parents: Walter and Laurie Estevez…combined with Alex Tidei for a shutout against
VMI on February 29th…backstopped Navy to a win against Virginia in the Military Club
Hockey Tournament…also started games against Lehigh, Towson, Pitt, Scranton, Maryland, Georgetown, and Seton
Hall…saw action against Delaware on Janaury 4th…Jeremey attended Cranbrook Kingswood in Bloomfield Hills, MI
where he played goalie on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To receive a first class education and
serve my country."…How has that decision affected you: "The Academy has given me a new perspective on life and
what it means to succeed."…Person you most admire: "Patrick Cavanagh, for his determination, commitment to excellence and unwillingness to accept nothing less."…Favorite hockey team: New York Rangers…Favorite hockey player:
Marty Turco…Favorite food: Streak and Shrimp…Favorite book: Inside Delta Force…Favorite movie:
Shooter…Favorite TV show: JAG…Plans after graduation: Naval Aviation
#34 Derek Grady
Defense…5'11"…170…major is Chemistry…Hometown: Delafield, Wisconsin…Parents:
Lance and Kalaniwai Grady…Sister: Michelle (18)…his first season with the Navy Hockey
program…Derek attended Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where
played defense on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: " I wanted to fly
navy air (jets mainly) and people I played hockey with came here and encouraged me to attend
as well. I looked into it and decided it was a good option for me."…How has that decision
affected your life: "I have no life, but I did get a girlfriend out of it."…Persons you most
admire: "Both parents, because they have become successful individuals, they have groomed
me into the person I am today, and they have ceaselessly supported me in all my endeavors."…Favorite hockey team: whichever one Wayne Gretzky was on, currently unknown…Favorite players: Gretzky, Orr,
Lemieux, Chelios…Favorite food: ribs…Favorite book: Chosen Soldier…Favorite movie: Fight Club…Favorite TV shows:
Generation Kill, Heroes, Family Guy…Plans after graduation: "I would like to go either jets or possibly medical corps, but
I haven't fully decided yet."
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#19 Patrick Heitman
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
5
30
35
Goals
0
6
6
Assists
0
12
12
Points
0
18
18
Defense…6'0"…210…major is History…Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri…Parents: Rick
and Pat Heitman…Brothers: Kyle Heitman (22) and Eric Forst (29)…was named Most
Improved Player for the 07-08 season…recorded the first three goals of his Navy career
against Maryland on January 26th…scored a game winning goal against VMI in the Military Club Hockey
Tournament…finished the season as the 9th leading scorer on the team with 18 points....known for his rugged style of
play… Patrick attended Seckman High School where he played defense on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go
to USNA: "To serve my country, get a good education, and play some hockey"…How has that decision affected your life:
"in very large ways"…Person you most admire: "my brothers, who taught me everything I know"…Favorite hockey team:
St. Louis Blues…Favorite hockey player: Erik Johnson…Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo… Favorite book: Once and
Future King…Favorite movie: Annapolis…Favorite TV show: The Office…Plans after graduation: Get Drafted.
#10 Keegan Kinkade
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
14
35
49
Goals
0
3
3
Assists
1
12
13
Points
1
15
16
Forward…5'6"…160…his major is Systems Engineering…Hometown: Indianapolis,
Indiana…Parents: Kent and Susan Kinkade…Sister: Kelly (23)…scored the game winning
goal, which was also his first Navy Hockey goal, against Lehigh on September 29th…netted a goal in a win against #3 Delaware on January 5th…also scored a goal against Georgetown…Keegan attended
Culver Military Academy where he played left wing and center on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to
USNA: "To be a part of the United States military"…How has that decision affected your life: "I now have more respect
for those who serve"…Person you most admire: "My father, for teaching me what it means to be mentally
tough"…Favorite hockey team: St. Louis Blues… Favorite hockey player: Patrick Heitman…Favorite food:
Steak…Favorite book: Ender's Game…Favorite movie: Bull Durham…Favorite TV show: The Office…Plans after
graduation: Marine Corps.
#18 Andy Lazzaro
Defense…5'6"…160…major is Naval Architecture…Hometown: Harwood,
Maryland…Parents: Henry & Carol Lazzaro…Brothers: Henry (33), Steve (28), Wes
(26)…Sisters: Gina (28), Jeannette (19)… his first season as a defenseman with the Navy
Hockey program…Andy attended South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland where
he played defense on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "Good opportunity that I couldn't turn down."…How has that decision affected you: "It's challenged me
and forced me to excel."…Person you most admire: My brothers…Favorite hockey team:
Chicago Blackhawks…Favorite hockey players: Bobby Orr…Favorite food:
Pasta…Favorite book: Ender's Game…Favorite movie: Eurotrip…Favorite TV show: The
Simpsons…Plans after graduation: Naval Aviation
#14 Calen Mims
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
4
4
8
Goals
0
4
4
Assists
1
1
2
Points
1
5
6
Forward…6'0"…198…his major is English…Hometown: Albuquerque, New
Mexico…Parents: Phil and Terri Mims…Brother: Chance (33)…Sister: Kendall (24)…joined
the team in the second half of last season after playing in four games during his Plebe
year…played in four games and scored four goals…his goals came against Georgetown, VMI, and The Citadel…Calen
attended the Albuquerque Academy where he played center and defense on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go
to USNA: "My brother convinced me. He left out a lot of details."…How has that decision affected your life: "My ability to cope with bad food" …Person you most admire: "Father; his humorous outlook on life"…Favorite hockey team:
Pittsburgh Penguins...Favorite player: Mario Lemieux....Favorite food: Enchiladas…Favorite book: Tortilla Flat …Favorite
movie: Good Will Hunting…Favorite TV show: Flight of the Concords…Plans after graduation: SWO.
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#28 Andrew Ochalek
Stats
2006-07
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
2
24
26
Goals
0
0
0
Assists
1
3
4
Points
1
3
4
Defense…6'2"…210…his major is General Engineering…Hometown: Milan,
Michigan…Parents: Ed and Mary Ochalek…Brothers: Aaron (26) and Kiel (24)…Sister:
Michelle (22)…recorded assists against Georgetown and Scranton…Andrew attended Milan
High School…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "It offers a great education and many career opportunities"…How
has that decision affected your life: "Attending the Naval Academy has taught me the importance of relying on others
in order to accomplish my goals"…Person you most admire: "My father, for always putting his family before himself"…Favorite hockey team: Detroit Red Wings…Favorite hockey player: Steve Yzerman… Favorite food: Italian
Food…Favorite book: The Giver…Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber… Favorite TV show: The Office…Plans after
graduation: undecided.
#1 Alex Tidei
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games Mins.
4
4
Saves
155
155
GA
35
35
GAA
4
4
Save
1.55
1.55
Pct.
.897
.897
Goaltender…6'0"…165…major is Mechanical Engineering…Hometown: Park Ridge,
Illinois…Parents: Joe and Cindy Tidei…Brother: Joey (16)…saw action in four
games…recorded a shutout against The Citadel in the Military Club Hockey
Tournament…combined with Jeremey Estevez for a shutout against VMI…Alex attended
Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois where he played goaltender on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to
USNA: "To serve, to be a pilot, and for the challenge"…How has your decision affected you: "I have met a ton of great
people here"…Persons you most admire: "My parents. They are the hardest workers I know and have made many sacrifices for me"…Favorite hockey team: Chicago Blackhawks…Favorite hockey player: Patrick Roy…Favorite food:
Italian…Favorite book: Faith of my Fathers…Favorite movie: The Blues Brothers…Favorite TV show: Seinfeld…
Plans after graduation: Naval Aviation.
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2008-0
09 Navy Hockey
Sophomores
#11 Zak Bishop
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
2
2
Goals
0
0
Assists
1
1
Points
1
1
Forward…5'8"…155…major is Ocean Engineering… Hometown: Pierre, South
Dakota…Parents: Dave and Barb Bishop…Brother: Nathan (23) and Cody (15)…Sister:
Lindsey (10)…is being moved from defense to forward for the 2008-09 season…Zak
attended T.F. Riggs High School, where he played defense on the hockey team…Why did
you decide to go to USNA: "To give back to the people of such a great Country."…How has that decision affected you:
"It has caused me to mature and grow stronger both mentally and physically."…Person you most admire: "My
Grandfather, because of his determination to make the best of any situation and his general success in life."…Favorite
hockey team: Minnesota Wild…Favorite hockey players: Mike Modano…Favorite food: Crepes…Favorite book: The
Testament, John Grisham…Favorite movie: Braveheart…Favorite TV show: Everybody loves Raymond…Plans after
graduation: Navy pilot.
#7 Sam Carlson
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
29
29
Goals
3
3
Assists
7
7
Points
10
10
Forward…5'8"…165…Major: Economics…Hometown: Richfield, Minnesota …Parents:
Paul and Deb Carlson…Brother: Caleb (9)…Sisters: Hannah (22) and Emma (11)… was
named Rookie-of-the-Year at the annual Navy Hockey banquet…was the leading scorer
among plebes with three goals and seven assists…recorded the first goal of his Navy
Hockey career against Georgetown on February 6th…scored the game winning goal against The Citadel…Sam attended Richfield High School where he played center on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "I like the
architecture"…How has that decision affected you: "I've made a lot of friends; and I have a new respect for those who
serve our country"…Person you most admire: "Nolan Anliker because in his old age and with almost six years of college under his belt, his knowledge of hockey and life surpass us all."…Favorite hockey team: Navy… Favorite player:
"Emilio Estevez, he 'lets me score' on him in practice"…Favorite food: Omaha steaks…Favorite book: Flags of our
Fathers…Favorite movie: Happy Gilmore…Favorite TV show: Seinfeld…Plans after graduation: Marine Corps.
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#12 Stevie Csutoros
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
4
4
Goals
3
3
Assists
1
1
Points
4
4
Forward…5'10"…180…major is Economics…Hometown: Woodbridge, Virginia…Parent:
Donna Csutoros…Sister: Sherry (21)…saw action in four games as a plebe…scored the
first three goals of his Navy Hockey career against The Citadel in the Military Club Hockey
Tournament…Stevie attended Osbourn Park High School, where he played center on the
hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "Because I want to become a Marine Corps officer"…How has that
decision affected you: "It has made me have an even greater sense of pride for my country and for the armed
forces"…Person you most admire: "Keegan Kinkade, because he shows that no matter how small you are, you can still
do great things"…Favorite hockey team: Washington Capitals…Favorite player: Darcy Tucker…Favorite food: Chipotle
burritos… Favorite movie: Fight Club…Favorite TV show: South Park…Plans after graduation: Hopefully become a
commissioned officer in the Marine Corps.
#29 Justin Jackson
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
3
3
Goals
2
2
Assists
4
4
Points
6
6
Forward…6'1"…175…his major is Ocean Engineering…Hometown: Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho…Parents: Andy and Louise… Brother: Matthew (17)…Sister: Laura (14)…saw
action in three games as a plebe…scored the first two goals of his Navy Hockey career
against VMI in the Military Club Hockey Tournament…Justin attended Coeur d'Alene High
School…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "I have always wanted to join the military and become an officer in the
Navy, and the Academy provided the best opportunity for me to do that"…How has that decision affected you: "It has
changed my life for the better because I know it will provide great opportunities for me in the future"…Favorite hockey team: Montreal Canadiens…Favorite player: Alexander Ovechkin…Favorite food: Chinese…Favorite book: Lone
Survivor…Favorite movie: Superbad…Favorite TV show: Lost...Plans after graduation: I want to service select Naval
Aviation and do that for as long as I possibly can.
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#21 Michael Orzetti
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
2
2
Goals
3
3
Assists
2
2
Points
5
5
Forward…6'4"…205…major is Economics…Hometown: Ridgewood, New
Jersey…Parents: Ed and Charlene Orzetti…Brother: Charles (16)…Sister: Nicole
(15)…scored the first three goals of his Navy Hockey career against The Citadel in the
Military Club Hockey Tournament…spent the season as both a player and a
manager…Michael attended Regis High School in New York, NY…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "It seemed the
best place for me to develop myself as a man dedicated to serving others and making an impact"…How that decision
has affected you: "Each day I'm forced to wake up and make a decision as to whether or not I'm going to live to my
potential "… Person you most admire: "My Dad, for his unwavering dedication to always doing that which is right"…
Favorite hockey team: New York Rangers…Favorite Player: My brother…Favorite Food: Steak and mashed potatoes…Favorite Book: The Great Short Works of Leo Tolstoy…Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption…Favorite
TV Show: The Office…Plans after graduation: I'm not sure what I'll be doing, just that I'll do my best to do it well.
#22 Matt Roberts
Defense…6'0"…170…major is Ocean Engineering…Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska…
Parents: Paul and Paulette Roberts…Brother: Brian (39)…looking to play this season after taking a redshirt his plebe year to retain eligibility…Attended MSU-Bozeman for a year and
played for their club team the Hellcats…Played hockey at A.J. Dimond High School and for
various travel teams…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To take a different path than state
college and see the world outside of Alaska."…How has that decision affected you: "I have
become more appreciative of those who serve and protect our nation."…Person you most
admire: "My father"…Favorite hockey team: Edmonton Oilers …Favorite player: Chris
Chelios…Favorite food: Nanaimo Bars …Favorite book: Once an Eagle…Favorite movie:
Tommy Boy…Favorite TV show: SNL…Plans after graduation: Serve my country and volunteer as a coach.
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#33 Jake Stevens-H
Haas
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
1
1
Goals
0
0
Assists
2
2
Points
2
2
Forward…5'11"…160…major is Quantitative Economics…Hometown: Westfield, New
Jersey…Parents: David and Dana…Sister: Claire (15)…recorded two assists against The
Citadel…Jake attended Westfield High School where he played center, wing, and defense on
the hockey team …Why did you decide to go to USNA: "For the camaraderie, to serve my
country, and for the Apollonian and Dionysian sides of nature"…How has that decision affected you: "It has made me
a better, more disciplined, and more moral person"…Person you most admire: "Ogie Oglethorpe; at only 21, he was
exiled from the U.S. to Canada for violence in hockey and that country refused to accept him"…Favorite hockey team:
New Jersey Devils… Favorite player: Brian Gionta…Favorite food: sushi…Favorite book: The Fountainhead…Favorite
movie: Syriana…Favorite TV show: Lost…Plans after graduation: Navy SEALs.
#13 Jonathan Wheeler
Stats
2007-08
TOTALS
Games
11
11
Goals
1
1
Assists
6
6
Points
7
7
Defense…5'10"…180…major is undecided… Hometown: Newport Beach,
California…Parents: Jonathan and Maria Wheeler…Brother: Caden (8)…Sister: Lauren
(17)…the first point of his career came on an assist on Nolan Anliker's goal against Drexel
on October 19th…netted the first goal of his Navy Hockey career against The
Citadel…played both forward and defense during the year…Jonathan attended Mater dei High School in Santa Ana,
California…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To serve my country and for the opportunities after
graduation"…How has that decision affected you: "I have become more of a gentleman"…Person you most admire:
"John Paul Jones, because he was a tenacious leader"…Favorite hockey team: Anaheim Ducks…Favorite player: Ryan
Getzlaf…Favorite food: sushi…Favorite book: Faith of my Fathers…Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers…Favorite TV
show: Family Guy…Plans after graduation: Marine Ground.
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2008-0
09 Navy Hockey
Freshmen
#2 Gary Beier
Defense…6'2"…174…major is undecided…Hometown: Arnold, Maryland…Parents:
Nanci Beier and Gary Cremen…Brothers: Zach (17), Matt (10), and Scott (5)… Gary
attended Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore, MD where he played defense on the
hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To prepare to become the best naval
officer that I can be. I have always wanted more than the average life and I decided that the
Navy was the best route for me."…How has that decision affected you: "I haven't regretted
it for one second. I feel honored and privileged to be a part of the finest combat force in
history. I am looking forward to the next couple of years and the many opportunities I will
have."…Person you most admire: "Abraham Lincoln, because he not only had to persevere
throughout his whole life but he also led our nation through its most perilous hour and showed unrelenting devotion to
the United States."…Favorite hockey team: Washington Capitals…Favorite hockey player: Scott Stevens…Favorite
Food: Crab Dip…Favorite book: The Catcher In The Rye, by J.D. Salinger…Favorite Movie: No Country For Old
Men…Favorite TV Show: The Wire…Plans after graduation: Submarine warfare.
Manager Philip Castiel
Manager…5'11"…175…major is Aerospace Engineering…Homtown: Washington,
DC…Parents: David and Cameran Castiel…Brother: William (16)…Sister: Juliette
(20)…Philip attended Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC….he played left wing and
center for the Wilson Tigers…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To pursue my interest
in aviation."…How has that decision affected you: "I have become stronger and have made
many friends."…Person you most admire: "My parents, for all they have done for
me."…Favorite hockey team: Washington Capitals…Favorite hockey players: Alex Ovechkin
and Peter Bondra…Favorite food: Mexican…Favorite book: Jurassic Park…Favorite movie:
Apollo 13…Favorite TV show: 24…Plans after graduation: Navy Air.
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#26 Thomas Fick
Forward…6'2"…185…major is Aerospace Engineering…Hometown: Marine,
Minnesota…Parents: John and Teri Fick…Brothers: Ben (20) and Dan (17)… Thomas
attended Forest Lake Area High School in Forest Lake, Minnesota where he played forward
on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To fly jets, to help
people"…How has that decision affected you: "Made me a better person"…Person you
most admire: "My father, whether he knows it or not its the reason I'm here at the Academy.
He has been the drive in my life."…Favorite hockey team: Minnesota Wild…Favorite hockey players: Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby…Favorite food: No Name
Steak…Favorite book: Cosmos by Carl Sagen…Favorite movie: Miracle…Favorite TV
show: My Name is Earl…Plans after graduation: Go fly jets, later become an astronaut.
#5 Kevin Frederick
Forward…5'9"…170…major is Quantitative Economics…Hometown: Minneapolis,
Minnesota…Parents: Dan and Jan Frederick…Sister: Lauren (21)…Kevin attended St.
Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minnesota…Why did you decide to go to USNA:
"I decided to come to USNA to take advantage of all the opportunities the Navy has to
offer."…How has that decision affected you: "It has made me a much more responsible and
organized person."…Person you most admire: "I admire my dad because he is a man anyone can trust and a great friend."…Favorite hockey team: Minnesota Golden
Gophers…Favorite hockey players: Derek Boogaard…Favorite food: Macaroni and
Cheese…Favorite book: Blades of Glory…Favorite movie: Caddyshack…Favorite TV
show: Seinfeld…Plans after graduation: Navy Pilot.
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#30 Jameson Marshall
Goaltender…6'0"…163…major is Mechanical Engineering…Hometown: Barrington,
Rhode Island…Parents: Jeffrey and Jane Marshall…Brother: Jared Marshall (22)…Jameson
attended Barrington High School and the Salisbury School where he played
goaltender…Why did you decide to go to USNA: "To commit myself to something greater
and dedicate my life to serving my country."…How has that decision affected you: "I have
been able to push myself further than I have every dreamed possible."…Person you most
admire: "Marcus Lutrell for his courage and strength for continuing to fight for his life in
Afghanistan."…Favorite hockey team: Boston Bruins…Favorite hockey players: Patrick Roy
and Cam Neely…Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan…Favorite book: Lonesome Dove by
Larry McMurtry…Favorite movie: Boondock Saints…Favorite TV show: Entourage…Plans after graduation: SEALs.
#27 Pat McAleer
Defense…5'8"…156…major is undecided…Hometown: Orono, Maine…Parents: Michael
and Cynthia McAleer…Brother: Jack (15)…Sister: Molly (12)…Pat attended Kents Hill
School where he played defense on the hockey team…Person you most admire: "My mom
and dad; for raising my brother and sister and I as well as they did."…Favorite hockey team:
NY Rangers…Favorite hockey players: Paul Kariya…Favorite food: New York
Pizza…Favorite book: Tom Clancy's Hunt for Red October…Favorite movie: Captains
Courageous (1937)…Favorite TV show: JAG…Plans after graduation: Serve in the Navy.
#32 Scott Mecham
Defense…5'10"…198…major is undecided…Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah…Parents:
Cathie and Clive Mecham…Brother: Kevin (13)…Sister: Kate (21)…Scott attended Alta
High School in Salt Lake City, Utah where he played center on the hockey team…Why did
you decide to go to USNA: "Serving my country was always something I wanted to
do."…How has that decision affected you: "I feel that deciding to come here has affected
me in many positive ways."…Person you most admire: "I would have to say that I admire
my dad the most."…Favorite Hockey Team: New Jersey Devils…Favorite Hockey Player:
none…Favorite food: shrimp with lots of cocktail sauce…Favorite book: Blood Makes the
Grass Grown Green…Favorite Movie: Gladiator…Favorite TV show: The Office…Plans
after graduation: "Fulfill my obligation to the navy. I will have to wait and see where I am at when that time comes. I
may re-sign, I may not."
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#25 Mitch Pulver
Forward…5'10"…180…major is Economics…Hometown: Chippewa Falls,
Wisconsin…Parents: Scott and Jody Pulver…Brother: Matt (11)…Sister: Allison
(23)…Mitch played right wing for the Marquette Electricians AAA Hockey Team in
Marquette, Michigan…Mitch attended Chippewa Falls Senior High School…Why did you
decide to go to USNA: "To become an officer in the Navy one day."…Person you most
admire: "Johan Franzen because of his work-hoarse personality."…Favorite hockey team:
Anaheim Ducks…Favorite hockey players: Jarome Iginla…Favorite food: Crab
Cakes…Favorite book: Lone Survivor…Favorite movie: Super Troopers…Favorite TV
show: The Office…Plans after graduation: Undecided.
#8 Jim Tumolo
Center…5'7"…165…major is undecided…Hometown: Turnersville, New Jersey…Parents:
Jim and Lois Tumolo…Brother: Dom (16)…attended Washington Township High School
in Turnersville, New Jersey where he played center on the hockey team…Why did you
decide to go to USNA: "I decided to attend the USNA because first, its sense of family.
This brigade is like one big family full of midshipman who would do anything for the man
next to them. You cannot get that at any other college. And second, I want to be the best
officer possible to lead great men and women and serve my country. The Academy is the
best place to learn those skills."…How has this decision affected you: "Even though this
decision has made life a lot more difficult and taken away a lot of freedoms that most college kids get, I feel it is making me a stronger and more efficient person. I will try to develop myself as much as possible to become a successful Naval Officer."… Person you most admire: "My parents because they are always there for
me whenever I need help and their work ethic in anything they do is second to none. I can learn so much on how to be
a great person by simply looking at my parents and seeing how they carry themselves as people."… Favorite Hockey
Team: Philadelphia Flyers …Favorite Hockey Player: Mike Richards…Favorite food: pasta…Favorite book: I Hope
They Serve Beer in Hell…Favorite Movie: Miracle…Plans after graduation: Navy Pilot.
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2008-0
09 Navy Hockey
Mike Fox,
Head Coach
Coach Fox enters his second year at the helm of the
United States Naval Academy Men's Hockey Team. In his
rookie year, he led a team of returning but inexperienced
Navy Hockey players to consecutive 20-game wins for the
first time ever. Coach Fox's "TEAM" approach and lack
of fear for taking on top ranked teams has enabled Navy
Hockey to contend at a national level. The success of last
year's team leaves the club poised for a strong national
standing during the 2008-2009 season.
After only one year as Head Coach, Coach Fox was
selected as one of eight coaches from across the country
to coach at the World University Games tryout camp and
assist in the selection of Team USA for the February 2009
games. He attributes his selection to his team's tremendous success last year but it comes as no surprise to Navy
Hockey. The team sees his daily desire to teach his players, his focus on "team-first", and his determination to elevate hockey at the United States Naval Academy to the
highest collegiate levels possible, as the reasons for his
prestigious selection.
Given his background, it is not surprise that Coach Fox
emphasizes the development of skills for team success.
Coach Fox began skating on the frozen ponds of
Minnesota at age three and played his first organized hockey in one of the nation's first and finest youth hockey programs, the Edina Hockey Association. Not long after, he
played for Blake School, an institution steeped in hockey
tradition. At Blake, he was a four-year letterman and team
captain. Coach Fox often gives credit to Blake School for
helping him to develop his hockey skills and for providing
him with a top notch education. Between high school and
college, he played for the Lancer's Team in the Olympic
Development League and went on to become a four-year
letterman for the Ohio University Bobcats, playing in the
NCAA Division 1 CCHA League. Upon graduation, he
was invited to the camp of the WHA's Minnesota Fighting
Saints and played three years for the Saint Cloud Saints
Staff
before becoming a Pee Wee
coach in the Edina Hockey
Association.
Coach Fox has a passion
for the game that he loves to
share. He has coached Squirt
and Midget All-Star Select
teams in Chicago, and a junior
team in Fort Worth, Texas that was a State Champion and
the Southwest Region runner-up. In addition, he has
worked at hockey camps throughout the country with several very highly regarded hockey coaches, including Doug
Woog and Dave Peterson.
When the Fox's moved to Annapolis, Coach Fox continued his passion for the game by teaching skating lessons
to children and power skating skills to local young players.
With Lisa, his dedicated wife, the Fox's built the Navy
Youth Hockey program into a strong and growing organization. Initially starting with about 30 players, they grew
the program to over 180 before handing over the reigns.
Today, Navy Youth Hockey has over 250 players and the
program continues to be founded on a philosophy of
emphasizing skills and developing team work.
He and Lisa are very proud of their two children.
Brittany, in her first year of Physicians Assistant School,
graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she
played NCAA Division I Lacrosse on a team that went to
the NCAA Final Four. Christopher graduated from
Culver Military Academy last year where he played hockey
and captained the State Champion lacrosse team. He is
currently a student at Ohio University and a member of
the Air Force ROTC.
The Fox's are grateful for their exposure to the United
States Naval Academy, the Brigade of Midshipmen, and
the tradition and values the institution represents. They
look forward to another exciting and successful Navy
Hockey season.
Lieutenant Jay Bijeau,
Asst. Coach & Asst. Officer Representative
LT Jay Bijeau was born in Berlin, New Hampshire where he lived for the first eighteen
years of his life, fifteen of them as an avid hockey player. After a year and a half of college
in the Midwest, he enlisted in the Navy. After Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, he applied
to the Naval Academy while in Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Florida. LT Bijeau played
hockey for four years at USNA and graduated in 2001 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Two days after graduation LT Bijeau got married in the USNA Chapel, and was sent to
Charleston, SC for the Nuclear Power Training Pipeline. His ultimate duty station was the
USS Connecticut (SSN-22), homeported in Groton, CT. While on the Connecticut, LT
Bijeau completed deployments to the North Pole, the Gulf of Mexico and the Middle East. LT Bijeau is married to the
former Christina Dinardo of Berlin, NH, and lives in Annapolis with his wife and children, Brody 12, Maggie 6,
and Evan 5.
Mike Clark,
Assistant Coach
Lt Col 'Mike' Clark (USAF Retired), is a 1986 graduate of the United States Air Force
Academy and is in his second year coaching Navy Hockey. A native of Winthrop
Massachusetts, Mike's experience as a defenseman, his military service and his own
Academy sports experience, contribute to the breadth and depth of the Navy Hockey
coaching staff. Lt Col (r) Clark's additional civilian education includes an MS in
Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle.
Mike served as a USAF Command Pilot with over 7000 hours piloting T-37, T-38, C141B, C-17A, C-20B/C (Gulfstream 3) and C-37/A (Gulfstream 5). He is a veteran of
DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM as well as numerous other Humanitarian and Combat roles from 1986
through 2006, including Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Mike was a White House
Advance Agent for Air Force One operations from 1997 through 2000. Mike's last USAF assignment was at Andrews
AFB where he flew missions in command of Air Force 2, the First Lady, Secretaries of State and Defense as well as
Cabinet Members and Members of Congress.
Mike is currently a corporate pilot and instructor flying the Gulfstream 450 and 550. He and his wife of 18 years
and two children live in Calvert County Maryland.
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Brendan Curley,
Assistant Coach
Brendan Curley returns to the Academy for his 7th year as an assistant coach. This season he will be coaching specialty teams as well as strength and conditioning. Brendan brings
an impressive background to Navy Hockey. Out of Canisius High School in Buffalo, New
York, Brendan played Division I hockey at Miami of Ohio of the CCHA, where he helped
his team win the CCHA championship in 1993. Brendan later played two full seasons with
the Hampton Road Admirals in the ECHL, where he led the team in assists as a rookie.
Brendan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Journalism. He is employed by
Accenture in sales and business development within the Web/Digital space. Brendan and
his wife Alexis have two children Lindsay and Katelyn and reside in Annapolis.
Scott Steele,
Assistant Coach
Scott Steele returns to the Academy for his 2nd year as an assistant coach. A native of
Apple Valley, Minnesota, Scott began playing hockey at age 7 with various traveling youth hockey programs including the Bloomington Beltline and Apple Valley Phantoms. He was a varsity team captain and four-year letterman at Apple Valley and Rosemount High Schools. Scott
started in the Central Hockey League with the Sioux City Mustakeers at age 18 and continued
to play several years with the St. Paul Saints and Mohawk Valley Stars. Scott and his wife of 13
years, Karen, have two daughters, Samantha (10) and Sarah (6), and reside in Annapolis.
Commander Patrick Murray,
USN Officer Representative
CDR Murray, a native of Hingham, Massachusetts, graduated from the U.S. Naval
Academy in 1988. After commissioning, he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and later
became a Special Duty Naval Oceanographer. During his naval career, he has served in multiple tours at sea, including wartime deployments in support of DESERT STORM in the
early 90's and ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
Ashore, he has served as an Oceanography Operations Officer in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and
on the staff of the Oceanographer of the Navy in Washington, DC. CDR Murray has a
Masters Degree in Oceanography and Meteorology from the Naval Postgraduate School in
Monterey, CA and is currently the Associate Chairman of the Naval Academy's
Oceanography Department. Before returning to the Naval Academy, he served as the Commanding Officer of the
Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center Yokosuka, Japan and the Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine
Warfare Center Yokosuka, Japan.
CDR Murray grew up playing youth hockey outside of Boston, Massachusetts and went on to play high school hockey for his hometown team, the Hingham Harbormen. He continued his hockey playing days at USNA where he was a
four-year letterman on the Navy Hockey Team from 1984-1988. Later, as a junior officer, CDR Murray served as a seamanship, navigation, and leadership instructor at the Naval Academy and as assistant coach with Navy Hockey from
1992-1994. He and his wife Stacey live in Annapolis with their two boys: Jack 9, and Sammy 7.
Lieutenant Patrick Alfonzo,
Assistant Officer Representative
Lieutenant Alfonzo is a native of San Juan Capistrano, California and graduated from
the United States Naval Academy in 2002 with a B.S. in History. After commissioning in
May of 2002, Lieutenant Alfonzo completed nuclear submarine training in South Carolina,
New York and Connecticut. His first submarine assignment was on USS ASHEVILLE
(SSN-758) from 2003-2006 in San Diego, California. While on board USS ASHEVILLE
(SSN-758) he served in various Division Officer billets. During his tour, the ship deployed
to the Western Pacific and was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. In the Fall
of 2007, Lieutenant Alfonzo graduated from American University with a Master of Arts in
History. Currently, he teaches in the History Department at the United States Naval
Academy while simultaneously pursuing a Master of Science, Engineering Sciences, in Mechanical Engineering from the
Naval Postgraduate School. Lieutenant Alfonzo's personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy
Achievement Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and other various unit awards.
is wife, Megan; daughter, Christiana; and son, Gavin, reside in Crofton, Maryland.
AWCS(AW/NAC) Brad L. Lewis,
Enlisted Representative
Senior Chief Petty Officer Lewis joined the Navy in 1988 and attended boot camp in
San Diego, California. Upon graduation from "AE" A school, he went to Pensacola, Florida
for Aircrew Candidate School. In August 1989, he reported to HELMINRON Squadron
12 for initial training as an MH-53E aircrewman. Upon completion of "FRAC", he was
assigned to HELMINRON Squadron 14 in Norfolk, Virginia and was promoted to Petty
Officer Third Class. Once assigned to the "Mighty Vanguard", Chief Lewis was deployed
to Operation Desert Storm for 7 ½ months. During this deployment he was embarked on
the USS Tripoli and received a Combat Action ribbon when the ship struck a floating sea
mine on February 18th, 1991.
Following a shore tour in Brunswick, Maine, Chief Lewis was sent back to HM-14 for another sea tour and went on
2 deployments. His hard work and dedication earned him a meritorious promotion to First Class Petty Officer.
Following a successful sea tour at HM-14, Senior Chief Lewis was assigned to instructor duty at the AMCM Weapons
System Training School in Norfolk, Virginia where he earned his Master Training Specialist Certificate and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer.
As a new Chief Petty Officer, Senior Chief Lewis was called upon once again to HM-14 for sea duty. As a
Maintenance Control Chief, he was responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of 13 H-53s and managed 350 personnel on his shift alone. Senior Chief Lewis was assigned to the United States Naval Academy in July 2005 and currently serves as the First Company Senior Enlisted Leader.
Senior Chief Lewis currently holds a BA in Business Management from The Saint Leo University. His decorations
include the Navy Commendation Medal with one gold star, the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 4 gold
stars, the Combat Action ribbon, and multiple unit awards. Senior Chief Lewis is married to Cathy Lewis and has 4 children; Kyle 17, Zachery 15, Scott 12, and Brooke 10.
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Dr. Joshua J. Radice,
Faculty Representative
Dr. Joshua James Radice is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering
Department. He came to Annapolis by way of General Electric-Middle River Aircraft
Systems where he served as Senior Research and Development Engineer, and from the
University of Michigan where he served as an Adjunct Professor in the Mechanical
Engineering department and as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Smart Materials and
Structures Laboratory.
A native of Port Jefferson, New York, Radice grew up all over the world as a United
States Air Force child, with his father's military career keeping the family constantly on the
move. Dr. Radice graduated from the University of Delaware in 1998, with a Bachelor's
Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After a four year stint with Goodrich Aerospace as a Materials Research and
Development Engineer, Radice returned to the University of Delaware to complete his PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. Donnie Horner,
General Manager
Dr. Donnie Horner is the USNA Class of 1961 Distinguished Professor of Leadership
Education in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law. He came to Annapolis in
January 2005 after 5 years at Penn State, where he served as an Associate Professor and
Director of the Leadership Development Program. While at Penn State, he held faculty status in the College of Engineering, the Science, Technology, and Society Program, the
Department of Sociology, and the Schreyer Honors College.
A native of Bressler, Pennsylvania, Horner graduated from West Point in 1981, where
he was an Army Football quarterback. He served as an Army Football O-Rep from 19921994. Horner's additional education includes an M.S. in Transportation Systems from MIT
and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University.
As a career officer in the United States Army, Horner served 22 years on active duty, and commanded units at the
Platoon, Company, and Battalion levels. He also served as a Battalion Executive Officer and Brigade S-2/3 (Operations
Officer). While a troop commander, Horner served in many overseas locations, including duty during conflict in
Panama and Bosnia. He was a member of President Clinton's joint interagency working group led by Secretary of
Defense Les Aspin to investigate sexual orientation and military service. He also worked as an Analyst on the "Army
After Next / Army Transformation" project, and served on the faculty at West Point in the Department of Behavioral
Sciences and Leadership.
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Jim Guiberson,
Director of Game Day Operations
Jim Guiberson is serving his first season as Director of Game Day Operations for the
Navy Hockey Program. In this capacity, he is responsible for the maintaining the equipment, writing materials for the media guide, sending game results and other information to
local and national media outlets, submitting articles to the Navy Hockey web site, maintaining the official scoresheet at all home games, running the scoreboard, and assists the team
and hockey program in various other capacities during the season.
Jim, a West Chester University graduate, lives with his wife, Lindsay, in Annapolis, MD.
Rich Moesch,
Strength & Conditioning
Coach & Radio Broadcast
Rich will be back for another year of Navy Hockey serving as the team's strength and
conditioning coach and serving as one half of the radio broadcast team. Rich returned to
the team last year after a 4 year break while living in the sunny hills of northern Minnesota.
Rich, his wife Penny and kids look forward to another exciting and successful year with
Navy Hockey.
Ryan Sley,
Trainer
Ryan Sley joins Navy Hockey for his first season as the Athletic Trainer. The 2008
Salisbury University graduate came to USNA to gain experience as an entry level athletic
trainer. The Naval Academy has already given this Elkton, Maryland resident a lot of new
and fun professional experiences.
Don Preul,
Radio Broadcast
Don Preul is serving his first season as the radio co-voice of Navy Hockey along with Rich
Moesch. Don is the Curator of Ship Models at the USNA Museum and looks forward to an
exciting season of Navy Hockey. He resides in Annapolis, just minutes from McMullen Arena.
Friends of Navy Hockey
As the Navy Hockey team started its play informally on an Annapolis area pond in the late 1960s, so The Friends of Navy
Hockey (FNH) began in the early 1990s as an informal support organization of former hockey-playing alumni giving freely of
their time to support the team. That early effort has now evolved into today's alumni-led organization which is involved in virtually all aspects of the team's operation and development. These contributions range from fundraising, to equipment and uniform purchases, informal recruiting through a player alumni and player parent network, annual publication of a media guide and
schedule poster, and other projects as requested by the coaching staff, officer representative and the team itself.
Every year former player alumni from around the world come to the Academy for a weekend of competitive hockey
against the current team. The Annual Navy Hockey Alumni Game Weekend is in essence a tribute to the current team from
the Long Blue Line of hockey graduates, and a chance to measure the current team in battle on the ice. The goal of FNH is
to help Navy Hockey become the best collegiate hockey program possible, and to support the development of the team to
whatever competitive level Academy officials and the Naval Academy Athletic Association determine appropriate.
That hockey is a genuine warrior sport is beyond question. The sport has been played at West Point and the Air Force
Academy at the NCAA Division I Level for generations. FNH recognizes that, in continuing to develop the Navy Hockey
program, our organization will in turn allow our alma mater to welcome more of the talented and brightest as they reach college age and seek a forum for their hockey talents, followed by a challenging career in which skills learned on the ice - intense
team play, quick decisions, a total commitment to victory - are directly applicable to the warfare specialties of today's naval
and Marine officers.
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2007-0
08 Fast Facts & Season
Did You Know?
•
Team Record: 20-18-1
•
#26 in Final ACHA Ranking
•
1st time in Navy hockey history
back-to-back 20-win seasons
- 20-10-1 in 2006-2007
Highlights
Final ACHA Division-II
Rankings 2007-2
2008
1 Illinois
2 Lindenwood
•
Beat #3 Delaware
3 Delaware
•
Beat #10 West Chester
4 Liberty
•
Finished 20-18-1 / First-half record: 6-12-1 / Second-half record: 14-6
5 Penn State
•
8 Academic All-Americans
6 Oklahoma
•
1 ACHA All-Star Selection
7 Rhode Island
•
1 player named NAAA Male Club Sport Athlete of the Year
8 Iowa State
•
NJ Devils vs. NY Islanders game @ the Prudential Center
9 Ohio
•
Inaugural Military Hockey Tournament Champions
10 West Chester
•
Class of 2008:
11 Oakland
- Winningest class in Navy hockey history
12 Kent State
- 4 back-to-back winning seasons
13 Western Michigan
14 West Virginia
15 Stony Brook
16 Robert Morris (PA)
Navy Hockey Records by Graduating Class
17 Eastern Michigan
18 Washington & Jefferson
19 Niagara
Class Total # Wins Firstie Year Second Class Youngster
Plebe
20 Slippery Rock
2000
8-15-2
21 Central Oklahoma
2001
17-16-1
8-15-2
22 Arizona
2002
23-8-2
17-16-1
8-15-2
23 Robert Morris (IL)
2003
64
16-13-1
23-8-2
17-16-1
8-15-2
24 Pittsburgh
2004
68
12-18-3
16-13-1
23-8-2
17-16-1
25 Adrian
2005
69
18-15-3
12-18-3
16-13-1
23-8-2
26 Navy
2006
64
18-14-0
18-15-3
12-18-3
16-13-1
27 Duquesne
2007
68
20-10-1
18-14-0
18-15-3
12-18-3
28 Rutgers
2008
76
20-18-1
20-10-1
18-14-0
18-15-3
29 Arizona State
2009
58
N/A
20-18-1
20-10-1
18-14-0
30 Oswego State
2010
40
N/A
N/A
20-18-1
20-10-1
2011
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
20-18-1
- 20-18-1 in 2007-2008
Class of 2008
Now Serving the Fleet
#11 Brian Gleason, Forward, Auburn, NY
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Totals
Games
26
18
24
68
Goals
4
1
6
11
Assists
5
2
5
12
Points
9
3
11
23
Plus/Minus
-2
• Special Operations / SEAL • 3-Year Letterwinner
• First Assignment: Coronado, CA, SEAL Training / Basic
Underwater Demolition School
#12 Donnie Horner, Defenseman,
State College, PA
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Fr.
Totals
Games
37
29
13
17
96
Goals
7
8
0
2
17
Assists
16
8
2
5
31
Points
23
16
2
7
48
Plus/Minus
+31
• Surface Warfare • 4-Year Letterwinner
• First Assignment: San Diego, CA, USS Bonhomme Richard
#19 Derek Johnson, Forward, Champlin, MN
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Fr.
Totals
Games
29
31
21
21
102
Goals
1
2
0
2
5
Assists
5
8
4
2
19
Points
6
10
4
4
24
• Navy Pilot • 4-Year Letterwinner
• First Assignment: Pensacola, FL, Naval Flight School
Plus/Minus
-3
#22 Nick Schwob, Forward
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Fr.
Totals
Games
32
31
11
32
106
Goals
23
27
12
14
76
Assists
17
14
8
10
49
Buffalo, NY
Points
40
41
20
24
125
Plus/Minus
Even
• Naval Flight Officer • 4-Year Letterwinner
• First Assignment: Pensacola, FL, Naval Flight School
#6 Andrew Stoner, Forward
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Totals
Games
30
24
19
73
Goals
4
3
4
11
Assists
9
11
4
24
South Bend, IN
Points
13
14
8
35
Plus/Minus
-1
• Navy Pilot • 3-Year Letterwinner
• First Assignment: Pensacola, FL, Naval Flight School
#5 Adam Shields, Defenseman
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Fr.
Totals
Games
37
15
15
13
80
Goals
6
0
0
1
7
Assists
10
1
2
0
13
Grosse Ile, MI
Points
16
1
2
1
20
Plus/Minus
+ 25
• Naval Flight Officer • 4-Year Letterwinner
• First Assignment: Pensacola, FL, Naval Flight School
Navy Hockey Class of 2008
76 -
57 - 5
2007-0
08 Final Scoring Leaders
No.
4
22
9
20
26
12
24
16
2
15
5
10
27
6
8
3
11
21
18
17
13
29/26
19
14/7
20/9
11/25
7
23
28
23
25
7/14
27/29
18
31
Player
Matt Swezey, D/F
Nick Schwob, F
Charlie Daniel, F
Jeff Martin, F
Nolan Anliker, C
Donnie Horner, D
John Patrick Culliton, F
Jon Westerman, C
Patrick Heitman, D
Alex Wallis, F
Adam Shields, D
Keegan Kinkade, F
Matt Gross, D
Drew Stoner, F
Sam Carlson, F
Matt Keller, F
Brian Gleason, F
Jeff Dubinsky, F
Jonathan Wheeler, D/F
Eric Bowen, F
Chandler Brewer, D
Justin Jackson, C
Derek Johnson, C
Calen Mims, F
Michael Orzetti, F
Steve Csutoros, F
Nick Hinkley, F
Charlie Hymen, F
Andrew Ochalek, D
Jake Stevens-Haas, C
Steve Mankins, F
Ryan Rice, D
Zakary Bishop, D
Ryan Ramirez, D
Eric Anderson, G
Games
35
32
28
31
25
37
32
34
30
15
37
35
28
30
29
28
26
25
11
23
25
3
29
4
2
4
16
13
24
1
2
3
2
2
29
Goals
30
23
9
14
8
7
7
6
6
7
6
3
4
4
3
5
4
2
1
4
2
2
1
4
3
3
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Assists
22
17
30
11
15
16
13
14
12
10
10
12
10
9
7
4
5
5
6
2
4
4
5
1
2
1
3
1
3
2
0
1
1
0
0
Points
52
40
39
25
23
23
20
20
18
17
16
15
14
13
10
9
9
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
PIM
77
32
4
75
36
8
18
14
41
0
34
22
47
14
0
6
94
12
4
11
30
2
12
2
0
0
6
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
8
Total
37
172
258
430
623
+/+22
0
+29
-3
-1
+31
+4
+4
+7
+24
+25
+4
-2
-1
+6
+8
-2
+2
+9
+4
+8
+5
-3
+11
+6
+6
0
+4
+10
0
+2
0
+5
0
2007-0
08 Goaltending Leaders
No.
Player
Games
Minutes
GA
Saves
GAA
Save Pct.
1
Alex Tidei
4
155:11
4
35
1.55
.897
30
Jeremey Estevez
10
435:50
18
150
2.48
.893
31
Eric Anderson
29
1564:48
117
890
4.49
.884
36
2155:49
139
1075
3.87
.886
Total
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2007-0
08 Academic Report
Fall Semester Highlights
• Academic GPA = 3.30; best one-semester GPA
in last 3-years
• Military GPA = 3.41
• 20 players / 54% of the team earned academic honors
• 4 players had perfect 4.0 GPAs: Hymen, Kincade,
Stevens-Haas, Swezey
• 3 players had perfect 4.0 Military GPAs: Horner,
Orzetti, Shields
• 12 players 1st-semester qualifiers for Academic AllAmericans: Bowen, Daniel, Dubinsky, Gross, Horner,
Hymen, Johnson, Martin, Shields, Stoner, Swezey,
Westerman
Spring Semester Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
Academic GPA = 3.26
Military GPA = 3.19
17 players / 45% of the team earned academic honors
All players academically eligible; no course failures
7 players had perfect 4.00 GPAs: Brewer, Gross,
Johnson, Kinkade, Martin, Stevens-Haas, Westerman
• Keegan Kinkade is ranked 1st in his class academically
• 8 ACHA Academic All-Americans for 2008: Bowen,
Daniel, Gross, Johnson, Martin, Shields, Swezey,
Westerman
5 players selected for Summer 2008 Academic Internships:
•
•
•
•
•
Eric Bowen: Center for Enhanced Performance, West Point, NY
Charlie Daniel: U.S. State Department, Iran Desk, Washington, D.C.
Andrew Ochalek: Center for the Study of the Presidency, Washington, D.C.
Alex Wallis: Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington, D.C.
Michael Orzetti: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.
8 players selected as ACHA Academic All-A
Americans**
** Rostered Junior or Senior with 3.2 cumulative GPA or better, varsity letter winner, significant on-ice contributor with minimum number of games.
Derek Johnson '08: 3.66 GPA | Adam Shields '08: 3.72 GPA | Eric Bowen '09: 3.61 GPA
Charlie Daniel '09: 3.40 GPA | Matt Gross '09: 3.58 GPA | Jeff Martin '09: 3.86 GPA
Matt Swezey '09: 3.70 GPA | Jon Westerman '09: 3.74 GPA
2007-0
08 Post-Season Awards
ACHA Academic All-A
Americans
Roster Junior or Senior with a 3.2 GPA or better, participation
in 2/3 of games, & significant contributions to the team.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Charlie Daniel (3.40)
Matt Gross (3.51)
Derek Johnson (3.62)
Jeff Martin (3.84)
Adam Shields (3.77)
Matt Swezey (3.70)
Jon Westerman (3.68)
Eric Bowen (3.61)
NAAA Male Club Sport
Athlete of the Year
• Donnie Horner
ESCHL 2nd-TTeam All-LLeague
• Donnie Horner
• Nick Schwob
• Matt Swezey
ESCHL Sportsmanship Award
• Donnie Horner
ACHA All-SStar Team
• Donnie Horner
2007-0
08
Game by Game Results
20-18-1
Date
Time
H/A
Opponent
Where
Score
Fri., Sept. 21
7:30 PM
H
University of Maryland
McMullen Ice Center
W(6-3)
Fri., Sept. 28
7:30 PM
H
Lehigh University
McMullen Ice Center
W(4-0)
Sat., Sept. 29
7:30 PM
H
Lehigh University
McMullen Ice Center
W(6-1)
Sat., Oct. 6
7:30 PM
A
University of Rhode Island
Brad Boss Ice Center, Kingston RI
L(5-3)
Sun., Oct. 7
2:00 PM
A
University of Rhode Island
Brad Boss Ice Center, Kingston RI
L(5-2)
Sat., Oct. 13
7:30 PM
H
Rutgers
McMullen Ice Center
W(3-0)
Sun., Oct. 14
1:05 PM
H
Towson
McMullen Ice Center
W(6-4)
Fri., Oct. 19
7:30 PM
H
Drexel University
McMullen Ice Center
L(2-1)
Sat., Oct. 20
2:45 PM
A
Drexel University
Class of 23 Arena, Philadelphia, PA
L(5-2)
Fri., Oct. 26
7:30 PM
H
University of Rhode Island
McMullen Ice Center
L(6-2)
Sat., Oct. 27
11:00 AM
H
University of Rhode Island
McMullen Ice Center
L(5-4)
Fri., Nov. 2
7:30 PM
H
Penn State University
McMullen Ice Center
L(6-2)
Sat., Nov. 3
7:30 PM
H
Penn State University
McMullen Ice Center
L(6-1)
Fri., Nov. 9
7:00 PM
A
University of Delaware
University of Delaware Ice Arenas
L(5-3)
Sat., Nov. 10
7:30 PM
H
University of Delaware
McMullen Ice Center
L(5-2)
Fri., Nov. 16
7:30 PM
H
University of Scranton
McMullen Ice Center
W(6-5)
Sat., Nov. 17
7:30 PM
H
University of Scranton
McMullen Ice Center
L(5-3)
Sun., Nov. 18
1:05 PM
H
University of Pittsburgh
McMullen Ice Center
L(3-2)
Fri., Nov. 30
7:30 PM
H
Stony Brook University
McMullen Ice Center
L(5-4)
Fri., Jan. 4
7:30 PM
H
University of Delaware
McMullen Ice Center
L(8-5)
Sat., Jan. 5
7:00 PM
A
University of Delaware
University of Delaware Ice Arenas
W(4-2)
Sat., Jan. 12
4:30 PM
A
University of Scranton
Ice Box Complex, Scranton, PA
W(9-8)
Sun., Jan. 13
4:30 PM
A
University of Scranton
Ice Box Complex, Scranton, PA
W(5-2)
Fri., Jan. 18
9:00 PM
A
Penn State University
Penn State Ice Pavillion
L(10-0)
Sat., Jan. 19
3:30 PM
A
Penn State University
Penn State Ice Pavillion
L(7-3)
Fri., Jan. 25
7:30 PM
H
West Chester University
McMullen Ice Center
W(5-4)
Sat., Jan. 26
3:20 PM
A
University of Maryland
Gardens Ice House, Laurel, MD
W(8-5)
Fri., Feb. 1
Cancelled
A
Drexel University
Drexel forfeiture
W
Sat., Feb. 2
Cancelled
H
Drexel University
Drexel forfeiture
W
Sat., Feb. 2
7:30 PM
H
Lehigh
McMullen Ice Center
L(4-2)
Wed., Feb. 6
7:30 PM
H
Georgetown
McMullen Ice Center
W(9-2)
Fri., Feb. 8
7:30 PM
H
UMBC
McMullen Ice Center
W(8-3)
Sat., Feb. 9
7:30 PM
H
Crab Pot Championship
McMullen Ice Center
L(4-1)
Fri., Feb. 15
7:30 PM
H
ACHA Playoffs - Scranton
McMullen Ice Center
W(8-1)
Sat., Feb. 16
6:00 PM
H
ACHA Playoffs - Penn State
McMullen Ice Center
L(3-2)
Sat., Feb. 23
10:00 AM
A
Seton Hall
NJ Devils Prudential Center
W(12-2)
Fri., Feb. 29
5:30 PM
H
Navy vs. VMI
McMullen Ice Center
W(11-0)
Sat., March 1
3:00 PM
H
Navy vs. The Citadel
McMullen Ice Center
W(12-0)
Sun., March 2
2:00 PM
H
Navy vs. UVA
McMullen Ice Center
W(6-2)
Midshipman Named to
TEAM USA
In a season full of firsts, Navy Hockey is pleased to
announce the selection of Midshipman First Class Matt
Swezey to represent the United States and TEAM USA at the
upcoming Winter World University Games in Harbin, China
from February 18-28, 2009. A native of Cohoes, New York,
Matt Swezey is the first hockey player from the United States
Naval Academy to be selected to
TEAM USA.
Matt started playing ice
hockey when he was four years
old for the Capital Youth
Hockey in the Albany, New
York area. As a Squirt at age
12, his team won the New York
State Championship. Matt
then went to Shaker High
School in Latham, New York,
where he played varsity hockey
for all four years. The team
won
the
Section
II
Championship during his freshman year. For his senior year,
he was selected as Captain of the team, and his team won the
Suburban Council Championship and the New York State
Regional Qualifier. Matt was selected First Team All-Section
and 2nd Team All-State. He was also recognized as an Albany
Times Union Scholar Athlete and a member of Shaker High's
National Honor Society.
The son of a 1980 graduate of the United States Military
Academy at West Point, Midshipman Swezey chose the Naval
Academy during an unplanned stop by his family during the
spring break of his sophomore year of high school. While
they were passing through the area, his family decided to see
Annapolis for the first time. After Matt listened to the presentation at the Admission's Office, he was hooked and Navy
was his first choice even though Army was recruiting him to
play Division 1 lacrosse.
Every day, the United States Naval Academy strives to
accomplish its mission to develop midshipmen "morally, mentally, and physically." Midshipman Matt Swezey is the personification of this mission.
Matt has achieved a 3.72 cumulative GPA in his
Mechanical Engineering Major
and a 3.58 Military GPA. He is
currently
on
the
Superintendent's List and has
been on an Academic Honor
Roll in each of his six prior
semesters.
Matt Swezey has been the
embodiment of the growth of
Navy Hockey. He was an immediate presence on Navy's defensive corps as a plebe because of
his size, puck handling skills, and
slap shot. After two and a half
seasons of playing defense, he was moved to the forward
position in order to fill a void. Even though he had never
played forward in any type of organized hockey, he rose to the
challenge and netted 24 goals in only 18 games. At the end of
the season the accolades began to pour in. He was named
Team MVP at the annual team banquet and finished the season as both the leading scorer and the leading goal scorer. He
was named an Academic All-American and was selected to the
ESCHL 2nd-Team All-League.
Matt will proudly represent both the United States Navy
and the United States at the 2009 World University Games.
Matt, Navy Hockey salutes you!
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Navy Hockey
in Space
Captain Stephen Bowen
Navy Hockey Goalie USNA '86
Navy Hockey salutes NASA Astronaut Stephen Bowen (Captain, USN) who is scheduled to fly into space aboard the space
shuttle Endeavour in November 2008. Captain Bowen graduated from Cohasset High School, Cohasset, Massachusetts in
1982 and was a standout goaltender for the Navy Hockey team from 1982-1986.
Bowen graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 with B.S. in Electrical Engineering and earned a Degree
of Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993. Bowen is the first Submarine Officer selected by NASA in July 2000 as a mission specialist.
Upon completion of the submarine training pipeline Bowen spent three years attached to USS PARCHE (SSN 683) and
completed qualification in Submarines on USS POGY (SSN 647). After attending the MIT/WHOI Joint program in Ocean
Engineering he reported to USS AUGUSTA (SSN 710) for duty as the Engineering Officer. During this tour he qualified for
command of nuclear powered submarines. In 1997 he reported to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in the Office of Plans and Policy and worked on the USSOCOM Future Concepts Working Group. For 9 months in
1999 he was the Reactor and Propulsion inspector for the Navy's Submarine Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). In
May 2000 he became the first Executive Officer of the Pre-Commissioning Unit VIRGINIA (SSN 774) the first of the new
VIRGINIA Class submarines.
Captain Bowen reported for training at the Johnson Space Center in August 2000. Following the completion of two years
of training and evaluation, he was initially assigned technical duties in the Astronaut Office Station Operations Branch. Bowen
is assigned to the crew of STS-126 targeted for launch in November, 2008. Endeavour will carry a reusable logistics module
that will hold supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, a second treadmill, equipment for the regenerative
life support system and spare hardware for the International Space Station.
Congratulations to Captain Bowen and the entire STS-126 crew!
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Leadership through Sports . . . “The Navy Way”
Navy Youth Hockey Wishes to Thank the U.S. Naval Academy for Supporting
Our Program and Best Wishes for a Great Season to the Mids. Go Navy!
Join Our Program Today. Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring?
We invite you to learn more about our extensive youth program. Please visit us at
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2008-09 Game Schedule
Date
Time
H/A
Opponent
Where
League
Fri., Sept. 12
7:30 PM
H
Blue/Gold Game
McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Sept. 19
7:30 PM
H
Rutgers
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Sept. 20
9:00 AM
H
Alumni Game
McMullen Ice Center
Sat., Sept. 20
7:30 PM
H
Mercyhurst
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sun., Sept. 21
2:00 PM
H
Mercyhurst
McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Sept. 26
7:30 PM
H
Towson
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Sept. 27
7:30 PM
H
Towson
McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Oct. 3
7:00 PM
A
University of Rhode Island
Brad Boss Ice Center
Y
Sat., Oct. 4
7:00 PM
A
University of Rhode Island
Brad Boss Ice Center
Y
Sat., Oct. 11
6:00 PM
A
John Carroll University
Gilmour Academy
N
Sun., Oct. 12
1:00 PM
A
Kent State University
Kent State Ice Arena
N
Fri., Oct. 17
7:30 PM
H
Lehigh University
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Oct. 18
7:30 PM
H
Lehigh University
McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Oct. 24
9:00 PM
A
Penn State University
Penn State Ice Pavilion
Y
Sat., Oct. 25
3:30 PM
A
Penn State University
Penn State Ice Pavilion
Y
Fri., Oct. 31
7:30 PM
H
Drexel University
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Sat., Nov. 1
8:00 PM
A
Drexel University
Class of 23 Arena
Y
Fri., Nov. 7
7:30 PM
H
University of Michigan-Dearborn McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Nov. 8
2:00 PM
H
University of Michigan-Dearborn McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Nov. 14
7:30 PM
H
Penn State University
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Sat., Nov. 15
7:30 PM
H
Penn State University
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Fri., Nov. 21
7:30 PM
H
Temple University
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Nov. 22
7:30 PM
H
University of Pittsburgh
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sun., Nov. 23
7:30 PM
H
University of Pittsburgh
McMullen Ice Center
N
Thanksgiving Holiday Invitational Tournament
Fri., Nov. 28
4:00 PM
Iowa State vs. West Chester
McMullen Ice Center
Fri., Nov. 28
7:30 PM
Washington & Jefferson University McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Nov. 29
4:00 PM
West Chester vs. W&J
McMullen Ice Center
Sat., Nov. 29
7:30 PM
Iowa State
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sun., Nov. 30
12:00 PM
W&J vs. Iowa State
McMullen Ice Center
Sun., Nov. 30
3:30 PM
West Chester
McMullen Ice Center
N
Wed., Dec. 3
7:30 PM
H
Georgetown University
McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Jan. 9
7:30 PM
H
Drexel University
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Sat., Jan. 10
8:00 PM
A
Drexel University
Class of 23 Arena
Y
Fri., Jan. 16
7:30 PM
H
West Chester University
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Jan. 17
7:30 PM
H
Villanova University
McMullen Ice Center
N
Thu., Jan. 22
7:30 PM
H
University of Delaware
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Fri., Jan. 30
7:30 PM
H
University of Central Oklahoma
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sat., Jan. 31
2:00 PM
H
University of Central Oklahoma
McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Feb. 6
7:30 PM
H
University of Rhode Island
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Sat., Feb. 7
7:30 PM
H
University of Rhode Island
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Thu., Feb. 12
7:00 PM
A
University of Delaware
Univ. of Del. Ice Arena
Y
Crabpot Invitational Tournament
Sat., Feb. 14
4:00 PM
Towson vs. UMBC
McMullen Ice Center
Sat., Feb. 14
7:30 PM
University of Maryland
McMullen Ice Center
N
Sun., Feb. 15
12:00 PM
Consolation
McMullen Ice Center
Sun., Feb. 15
3:30 PM
Championship
McMullen Ice Center
N
Fri., Feb. 20
7:30 PM
H
University of Delaware
McMullen Ice Center
Y
Fri., Feb. 21
7:00 PM
A
University of Delaware
Univ. of Del. Ice Arena
Y
Fri., Feb. 27
TBA
ESCHL Playoffs
Penn State Ice Pavilion
Sat., Feb. 28
TBA
ESCHL Playoffs
Penn State Ice Pavilion
Sun., March 1
TBA
ESCHL Playoffs
Penn State Ice Pavilion
March 13 -18
TBA
ACHA National Championship
Gates Mills, OH
Fri., March 27
TBA
Leadership Development Outreach St. Benedict's Prep, Newark, NJ
Sat., March 28
TBA
H
Rutgers Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
N
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