2012-13 UOIT Ridgebacks Men's Hockey Media Guide by Ontario Tech Ridgebacks

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2012-13

UOIT RIDGEBACKS MEN'S HOCKEY

TOBIN HAAS

2011-12 Honourary Ridgeback Friends of Jaclyn Society

GENERAL INFORMATION QUICK FACTS University Information Location.............................................. Oshawa, Ontario Enrollment.......................................... 8,400 Founded............................................. 2002 Nickname............................................ Ridgebacks Affiliation............................................. Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Conference......................................... Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Colours............................................... Blue & White University President............................ Dr. Tim McTiernan Athletic Director.................................. Ken Babcock Mascot................................................ Hunter the Ridgeback Arena.................................................. Campus Ice Centre (The Dog Pound) Capacity.............................................. 800 Athletic Department Phone #.............. (905) 721-3040 Website............................................... www.uoitridgebacks.com Mailing Address.................................. 2000 Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Ontario • L1H 7K4

Hockey Operations Head Coach........................................ Marlin Muylaert (6th Year) Assistant Coach.................................. Justin Caruana Assistant Coach.................................. Rob Whistle Assistant Coach.................................. Dave Brown Goaltending Coach............................. Sandy Sampson Strength and Conditioning.................. Mark Fitzgerald Video Coordinator............................... Matt Reed Equipment Manager........................... Sam Nahrgang Student Therapist............................... Eric Bucci Student Trainer................................... Heather Murphy Student Trainer................................... Courtney Collicott Athletic Therapist................................ Alison Chasczewski Athletic Therapist................................ Jessica Salt Athletic Therapist................................ Saul Behrman Arena General Manager..................... Tim Watson Game Day Supervisor........................ Matt Kizera Web Play-by-Play............................... Peter Campbell PA Announcer.................................... Nathan Foote

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Ridgeback Country....................... 1 Quick Facts....................................................... 2 Director’s Message........................................... 3 Schedule........................................................... 4 Roster............................................................... 5 Media Roster.................................................... 7 Player Profiles.................................................. 8 Coaching Staff................................................ 13 Athletic Facilities............................................. 16 General Information........................................ 18 OUA Award Winners...................................... 19 Team Photo.................................................... 20 2011-12 Results............................................. 22 UOIT Men’s Hockey History........................... 24 OUA League Format...................................... 29 OUA Year in Review....................................... 30 OUA History.................................................... 31 UOIT Traditions.............................................. 32 OUA Opponents............................................. 33 CREDITS The 2012-13 Media Guide was written, edited, designed and compiled by the UOIT Sports Information office.

Athletic Staff Directory Athletic Director.................................. Ken Babcock (905) 721-3047 ken.babcock@uoit.ca Head Coach........................................ Marlin Muylaert (905) 260-0372 marlin.muylaert@uoit.ca Athletic Coordinator............................ Scott Barker (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2548 scott.barker@uoit.ca Sports Information Coordinator.............. Scott Dennis (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2784 scott.dennis@uoit.ca Athletic Therapists.............................. Alison Chasczewski/Jessica Salt (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2081 athletictherapy@dc-uoit.ca

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Action Photos courtesy of Al Fournier

OUA PROVINCIAL OFFICE Jessica Barrett , Communications (905) 540-5156 jessica.barrett@oua.ca

CIS NATIONAL OFFICE Michel Belanger, Communications (613) 562-5670 belanger@universitysport.ca

CAMPUS ICE CENTRE Tim Watson, General Manager (905) 721-3230 tim.watson@dc-uoit.ca

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE It is the sixth year of UOIT Ridgebacks hockey and we expect bigger and better things from the blue and white at the Dog Pound! As we move ahead, we look to continue to provide the best staff, coaches and students at our campus with the common focus of excellence for everyone. The vision includes our campus being Canada’s leader in athletics, recreation and wellness programs, combined with top flight athletic facilities. All of which will enrich the overall post secondary experience for our students. Our intentions are to deliver a top rated, first class varsity hockey program which becomes an annual contender in the OUA and CIS. This will build a sense of pride and community on campus and will support the successful recruitment of students. The OUA is an exciting brand of hockey and we think once you have witnessed a game, you will keep coming back. Head Coach Marlin Muylaert and his coaching staff is looking to build off a great recruiting year. The Campus Ice Centre, aptly nicknamed the Dog Pound, is the official home of the Ridgebacks and was packed with fans of all ages last year. The twin pad arena complex, located right on campus, has a seating capacity in the main rink for 550 with standing room for another 250 and makes for an exciting atmosphere at home games! There is also an amazing restaurant on the second level (Shagwell’s on the Ridge) that overlooks the ice. Each Ridgebacks team also has it’s own specially designed change room, coaching space, laundry and equipment storage. This season, we look to continue building a winning tradition at UOIT with the high caliber of coaching staff assembled along with a highly talented roster we have in place. We can’t do it however without great fans and supporters. We hope you enjoy year five of Ridgebacks hockey! LET’S GO RIDGEBACKS! Ken Babcock Director of Athletics

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2012-13 SCHEDULE DATE Saturday, September 8 Friday, September 14 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 September 28-29 Sunday, October 7 Saturday, October 13 Sunday, October 14 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Thursday, October 25 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Friday, November 2 Saturday, November 3 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Saturday, November 17 Friday, November 23 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Saturday, December 1 FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Saturday, January 5 Thursday, January 10 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Friday, January 18 Saturday, January 19 Friday, January 25 SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Thursday, February 7 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

OPPONENT @ Ryerson* @ Nipissing* VS. WINDSOR* @ York Invitational @ Bowling Green* @ Windsor @ Windsor VS. GUELPH VS. LAURIER @ York VS. BROCK @ Concordia @ RMC VS. QUEEN’S VS. MCGILL VS. WATERLOO @ Guelph @ Brock VS. YORK VS. LAURIER @ Waterloo VS. WINDSOR @ Western @ Laurier VS. WESTERN @ Lakehead @ Lakehead @ Western VS. WATERLOO VS. BROCK VS. GUELPH @ York VS. LAURIER

* Exhibition Games ** OUA and CIS Playoff dates to be determined All dates & times (EST) are subject to change Home games in BOLD CAPS Complete OUA Schedules can be viewed online at www.oua.ca

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TIME 2:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 2:00 PM 7:30 PM 2:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 3:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

2012-13 ROSTER 2012-13 NUMERICAL ROSTER # 1 3 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 22 24 27 33 37 44 53 57 67 77 78 82

NAME Bryce O’Hagan Matt Pasztor Jeremy Beresh Ryan Zupancic Brandon Parks Dominik Crnogorac James Diminie Brendan Wise Tony Rizzi Mike Whiteside James Woodcroft Daniel Pachis Scott Baker Brendan Barletta Jake Logan Cameron Yuill Kevin George Jacob Rattie Colt Kennedy Steve Spade Jesse Raymond Luke VanMoerkerke Jesse Stoughton Chris Purves Jordan Ramsay Connor Tresham

POS G D D D D D C C RW D LW C LW D D C LW G RW D G LW C D RW RW

S L R L L R R L R R L L L L L L R L L R R L L L L R R

HT Weight YR 6-3 205 1 6-2 190 3 6-2 205 1 6-0 195 1 5-8 180 1 6-2 215 1 5-10 180 1 6-0 190 3 6-3 220 5 6-1 185 1 6-2 190 2 6-0 210 1 6-0 190 3 6-2 215 1 6-4 225 1 6-0 195 1 6-0 190 3 6-1 190 3 6-1 190 1 6-3 205 5 6-1 181 1 6-3 235 3 5-9 160 2 6-4 210 5 6-2 195 1 5-9 146 1

PROGRAM Criminology & Justice Business Criminology & Justice Commerce Commerce Criminology & Justice Criminology & Justice Communications Criminology & Justice Business Communications Criminology & Justice Communications Commerce Criminology & Justice Communications Communications Business Communications Business Criminology & Justice Business Criminology & Justice Health Science Criminology Communications

HOMETOWN Burlington, Ont. Langton, Ont. Hamilton, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Oshawa, Ont. Mississauga, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Stouffville, Ont. Kingston, Ont. Ajax, Ont. Milton, Ont. Whitby, Ont. MacTier, Ont. Port Stanley, Ont. Napanee, Ont. Wellington, Ont. Uxbridge, Ont. Niagara Falls, Ont. Ajax, Ont. Rochester, NY (USA) Woodstock, Ont. Tillsonburg, Ont. Bobcaygeon, Ont. Scarborough, Ont. Pickering, Ont. East York, Ont.

PREVIOUS TEAM Brantford GOJHL Grande Prairie AJHL Huntsville OJHL Lindsay OJHL Sault Ste. Marie NAHL Huntsville OJHL Cobourg OJHL North York OJHL Wellington OJHL Toronto Jr Canadiens OJHL Brampton OJHL Pickering OJHL Belleville OHL Aurora OJHL Woodstock MJHL Wellington OJHL Lindsay OJHL Niagara Falls GOJHL Thorold OJHL Hamilton OJHL Stratford GOJHL Brantford OJHL Sarina Sting OHL Newmarket OJHL Toronto Jr Canadiens OJHL Woodstock MJHL

S L L L R L L R L L L R R L R L L R R L R L L R L R L

HT Weight YR 6-0 190 3 6-2 215 1 6-2 205 1 6-2 215 1 5-10 180 1 6-0 190 3 6-1 190 1 6-4 225 1 6-3 205 1 6-0 210 1 5-8 180 1 6-2 190 3 6-4 210 5 6-2 195 1 6-1 190 3 6-1 181 1 6-3 220 5 6-3 205 5 5-9 160 2 5-9 146 1 6-3 235 3 6-1 185 1 6-0 190 3 6-2 190 2 6-0 195 1 6-0 195 1

PROGRAM Communications Commerce Criminology & Justice Criminology & Justice Criminology & Justice Communications Communications Criminology & Justice Criminology & Justice Criminology & Justice Commerce Business Health Science Criminology Business Criminology & Justice Criminology & Justice Business Criminology & Justice Communications Business Business Communications Communications Communications Commerce

HOMETOWN MacTier, Ont. Port Stanley, Ont. Hamilton, Ont. Mississauga, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Uxbridge, Ont. Ajax, Ont. Napanee, Ont. Burlington, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Oshawa, Ont. Langton, Ont. Scarborough, Ont. Pickering, Ont. Niagara Falls, Ont. Woodstock, Ont. Kingston, Ont. Rochester, NY (USA) Bobcaygeon, Ont. East York, Ont. Tillsonburg, Ont. Ajax, Ont. Stouffville, Ont. Milton, Ont. Wellington, Ont. Whitby, Ont.

PREVIOUS TEAM Belleville OHL Aurora OJHL Huntsville OJHL Huntsville OJHL Cobourg OJHL Lindsay OJHL Thorold OJHL Woodstock MJHL Brantford GOJHL Pickering OJHL Sault Ste. Marie NAHL Grande Prairie AJHL Newmarket OJHL Toronto Jr Canadiens OJHL Niagara Falls GOJHL Stratford GOJHL Wellington OJHL Hamilton OJHL Sarina Sting OHL Woodstock MJHL Brantford OJHL Toronto Jr Canadiens OJHL North York OJHL Brampton OJHL Wellington OJHL Lindsay OJHL

2012-13 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER # 19 20 6 10 11 27 37 22 1 18 9 3 77 78 33 53 13 44 67 82 57 15 12 16 24 8

NAME Scott Baker Brendan Barletta Jeremy Beresh Dominik Crnogorac James Diminie Kevin George Colt Kennedy Jake Logan Bryce O’Hagan Daniel Pachis Brandon Parks Matt Pasztor Chris Purves Jordan Ramsay Jacob Rattie Jesse Raymond Tony Rizzi Steve Spade Jesse Stoughton Connor Tresham Luke VanMoerkerke Mike Whiteside Brendan Wise James Woodcroft Cameron Yuill Ryan Zupancic

POS LW D D D C LW RW D G C D D D RW G G RW D C RW LW D C LW C D

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BRYCE O’HAGAN

MATT PASZTOR

JEREMY BERESH

RYAN ZUPANCIC

BRANDON PARKS

DOMINIK CRNOGORAC

Goalie 6-3, 205 (1) Burlington, Ont.

Defence 6-2, 190 (3) Langton, Ont.

Defence 6-2, 205 (1) Hamilton, Ont.

Defence 6-0, 195 (1) Whitby, Ont.

Defence 5-8, 180 (1) Oshawa, Ont.

Defence 6-2, 215 (1) Mississauga, Ont.

JAMES DIMINIE

BRENDAN WISE

TONY RIZZI

MIKE WHITESIDE

JAMES WOODCROFT

DANIEL PACHIS

Centre 5-10, 180 (1) Cobourg, Ont.

Centre 6-0, 190 (3) Stouffville, Ont.

Right Wing 6-3, 220 (5) Kingston, Ont.

Defence 6-1, 185 (1) Ajax, Ont.

Left Wing 6-2, 190 (2) Milton, Ont.

Centre 6-0, 210 (1) Whitby, Ont.

SCOTT BAKER

BRENDAN BARLETTA

JAKE LOGAN

CAMERON YUILL

KEVIN GEORGE

JACOB RATTIE

Left Wing 6-0, 190 (3) MacTier, Ont.

Defence 6-2, 215 (1) Port Stanley, Ont.

Defence 6-4, 225 (1) Napanee, Ont.

Centre 6-0, 195 (1) Wellington, Ont.

Left Wing 6-0, 190 (3) Uxbridge, Ont.

Goalie 6-1, 190 (3) Niagara Falls, Ont.

COLT KENNEDY

STEVE SPADE

JESSE RAYMOND

LUKE VANMOERKERKE

JESSE STOUGHTON

CHRIS PURVES

Right Wing 6-1, 190 (1) Ajax, Ont.

Defence 6-3, 205 (5) Rochester, NY

Goalie 6-2, 181 (1) Woodstock, Ont.

Left Wing 6-3, 235 (3) Tillsonburg, Ont.

Centre 5-9, 160 (2) Bobcaygeon, Ont.

Defence 6-4, 210 (5) Scarborough, Ont.

JORDAN RAMSAY

CONNOR TRESHAM

MARLIN MUYLAERT

JUSTIN CARUANA

ROB WHISTLE

DAVE BROWN

Right Wing 6-2, 195 (1) Pickering, Ont.

Right Wing 5-9, 146 (1) East York, Ont.

Head Coach

Assistant Coach

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2012-13 PLAYER PROFILES BRYCE

O'HAGAN

GOALIE 6-3 • 205 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Burlington, Ont. • Brantford GOJHL • Peterborough OHL O’Hagan has been recruited to step in as the Ridgebacks number one goaltender for the 2012-13 season. O’Hagan spent the last four seasons in the OHL playing for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and the Peterborough Petes. He appeared in 73 games with the Greyhounds in four seasons, before being traded to Peterborough where he appeared in 35 games during the 2010-11 season with the Petes. He was also a member of the team Ontario gold medal winning team in 2008, where he had a shutout performance against the U.S.

Matt

PASZTOR

DEFENCE 6-2 • 190 • 3 • Business • Langton, Ont. • Grand Prairie AJHL Pasztor has become one of the most consistent blueliners, as he is fourth in all-time defensive scoring just after two seasons on campus. In his freshman year, he was named the team’s and overall freshman athlete of the year. He led the Ridgebacks in plus/minus while UOIT had the second best power play in the OUA at home. Pasztor was a workhorse for Grande Prairie of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in 2009-10, playing in all 69 games for the Storm including nine playoff games. Pasztor was selected by Mississauga in the 2005 Ontario Hockey League draft. Year 2010-11 2011-12 Totals

GP 28 28 56

JEREMY

G 2 3 5

A 10 3 13

PTS 12 6 18

PIM 22 56 78

PPG 2 2 4

SHG 0 0 0

GWG 0 0 0

OTG 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

BERESH

SOA 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.43 0.21 0.32

PIM/G 0.79 2.00 1.39

DEFENCE 6-2 • 205 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Hamilton, Ont. • Huntsville OJHL Beresh will be a valuable asset for the Ridgebacks coaching staff as he played both forward and defence during his junior career. Last season, Beresh played in 44 regular season games for the Huntsville Otters where he had nine points and 41 penalty minutes. In 2009-10 Beresh played in the Maritime Junior Hockey League, appearing in 47 regular season games.

Ryan

ZUPANCIC

DEFENCE 6-0 • 195 • 1 • Commerce • Whitby, Ont. • Lindsay OJHL • Peterborough OHL After spending a season with the Stouffville Spirit, Zupancic made the jump to the OHL in 2010-11 where he played 49 games with the Sarnia Sting. In 2011-12, the Whitby native split time between the Lindsay Muskies (OJHL) and Peterborough Petes (OHL), combining to score 19 points in 44 games.

Brandon

PARKS

DEFENCE 5-8 • 180 • 1 • Commerce • Oshawa, Ont. • Sault Ste. Marie NAHL Parks joins the Ridgebacks after a five-year career in the OJHL, spent mainly with the Pickering Panthers. In four seasons with Pickering, Parks played in 178 games and recorded 76 points. In 2011-12, Parks played the final half of the season with the Lindsay Muskies, where the team qualified for the postseason. The Oshawa native is also a stand out in track and field.

DOMINIk

CRNOGORAC

DEFENCE 6-2 • 215 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Mississauga, Ont. • Huntsville OJHL Crnogorac has been one of the top scoring defencemen in the OJHL before joining the Ridgebacks for the 2012-13 season. In the past two seasons, Crnogorac has recorded 75 points in 84 games. Last season, he led the Huntsville Otters with 34 assists in 41 games played. Overall, in his junior career, he racked up 100 points and 551 penalty minutes.

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2012-13 PLAYER PROFILES James

DIMINIE

CENTRE 5-10 • 180 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Cobourg, Ont. • Cobourg OJHL Diminie wrapped up a five-year career with the Cobourg Cougars before joining the Ridgebacks this season. Playing for his hometown squad, Diminie played in 244 regular season/playoff games. He recorded 156 points including 58 goals. His most productive season was last year where he scored 14 goals and 30 assists in 50 regular season games. In the playoffs, he averaged over a point per game as he scored 12 points in 10 games.

BrendAn

WISE

CENTRE 6-0 • 190 • 3 • Communications • Stouffville, Ont. • North York OJHL Wise matched his totals in year two scoring eight goals and six assists, putting him sixth in team scoring. In his rookie season, he led the Ridgebacks in freshman goal scoring (9) and second in points (14). The 6’0 winger joined UOIT after a three year career with the North York Rangers of the OJHL. Wise was no stranger to the score sheet as he tallied 145 points in 143 regular season games with the Rangers. In addition to his junior career, Wise also found success at the high school level, leading the Stouffville Spartans to an OFSAA championship in 2006-07. Year 2010-11 2011-12 Totals

Tony

GP 24 28 52

G 9 8 17

A 5 6 11

PTS 14 14 28

PIM 14 32 46

PPG 3 0 3

SHG 0 0 0

GWG 1 2 3

OTG 0 1 1

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.58 0.5 0.54

RIZZI

PIM/G 0.58 1.14 0.88

RIGHT WING 6-3 • 220 • 5 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Kingston, Ont. • Wellington OJHL • Kingston OHL In his first four years with the Ridgebacks, Rizzi has established himself as one of the top power forwards in the OUA. He ranks first in games played (112), second in goals (36) and third in points (82). As an assistant captain, he was named the Dr. Gary Polonsky Leadership award winner in 2011-12. He also scored the Ridgebacks first playoff goal against Western in the opening round of the 2010 playoffs. Drafted third overall in the 2003 OHL Priority draft by Kingston, the right winger played three seasons with the Frontenacs before being sent to Peterborough during his fourth and final year in the league. Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Totals

Mike

GP 28 28 28 28 112

G 9 10 5 12 36

A 15 9 9 13 46

PTS 24 19 14 25 82

PIM 12 30 14 32 88

PPG 5 3 1 2 11

SHG 0 0 0 0 0

GWG 2 1 0 0 3

OTG 0 0 0 0 1

SOG 0 2 0 0 2

SOA 1 4 3 0 8

Pt/G 0.86 0.68 0.5 0.89 0.73

WHITESIDE

PIM/G 0.43 1.07 0.5 1.14 0.79

DEFENCE 6-1 • 185 • 1 • Business • Ajax, Ont. • Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL Whiteside wrapped up a three-year career in the OJHL as he suited up for the Ajax Attack, Pickering Panthers, Whitby Fury and Toronto Jr. Canadiens. The 6’2 defender led the Canadiens in defensive scoring last season with career highs of six goals and 21 assists in 48 games played. The Ajax native also saw a lot of playing time in the OJHL playoffs as he played in ten games.

James

WOODCROFT

LEFT WING 6-2 • 190 • 2 • Communications • Milton, Ont. • Brampton OJHL • Windsor OHL Woodcroft scored three goals and nine assists in his freshman campaign with the Ridgebacks. He spent the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons as a member of the Memorial Cup back-to-back champion Windsor Spitfires. After his career in Windsor, he split time between the Milton Merchants and Brampton Capitals of the OJHL where he scored 52 goals and 49 assists for 101 points in 48 games. Year 2011-12 Totals

GP 25 25

G 3 3

A 9 9

PTS 12 12

PIM 12 12

PPG 0 0

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OTG 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.48 0.48

PIM/G 0.48 0.48

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2012-13 PLAYER PROFILES Daniel

PACHIS

CENTRE 6-0 • 210 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Whitby, Ont. • Pickering OJHL Pachis played three seasons in the OHL after he was drafted 16th overall by the Saginaw Spirit. In his final season, he played in over 50 games for the Oshawa Generals. After his OHL career, Pachis joined the Whitby Fury of the OJHL. After starting the season by recording 10 goals and 6 assists in 20 games played, the left-shooting forward was dealt to the Pickering Panthers, where he would finish the season as the club’s leading scorer with a combined total of 47 points in 38 games played.

Scott

BAKER

LEFT WING 6-0 • 190 • 3 • Communications • MacTier, Ont. • Belleville OHL Baker returns to the Ridgebacks lineup after taking the 2011-12 season off. Baker brings an offensive threat to the ice as he was third in Ridgeback scoring both years he played. Baker began his junior career in Oshawa as a member of the Legionnaires in 2003-04 where he picked up 16 goals and 14 assists in 47 games. During that season, Baker also played six games with the Oshawa Generals. He spent the next two seasons in the OHL with the Belleville Bulls where he had 20 goals and 34 assists in 120 regular season games. As an 18 year old, Baker finished second in Belleville scoring. Year 2009-10 2010-11 Totals

GP 26 28 54

Brendan

G 9 5 14

A 11 14 25

PTS 20 19 39

PIM 32 40 72

PPG 1 0 1

SHG 1 1 2

GWG 1 1 2

OTG 1 0 1

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 1 0 1

Pt/G 0.77 0.68 0.77

BARLETTA

PIM/G 1.23 1.439 1.23

DEFENCE 6-2 • 215 • 1 • Commerce • Port Stanley, Ont. • Aurora OJHL Barletta has played his last four seasons in the OJHL where he established himself as a top defender in the league. Last year, the 6’3 blueliner split time between the Huntsville Otters and Aurora Tigers. He scored 30 points in 47 games and finished eighth among all defenders in league scoring. In 2010-11, Barletta was a member of the powerhouse Wellington Dukes who won the OJHL championship. Barletta would lead the Dukes defensive unit in scoring with 27 points in 50 games.

JAKE

LOGAN

DEFENCE 6-4 • 225 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Napanee, Ont. • Woodstock MJHL Logan joins the Ridgebacks after a four-year career in the OJHL followed by a season out east with the Woodstock Slammers junior team. Logan recorded seven goals and 51 assists in 86 games while leading the Slammers to the Canadian Junior A Hockey national finals. The Slammers won the silver medal at the RBC Cup, losing the nationally televised championship 4-3 to the Penticton Vees, who managed to score the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation time. The Slammers advanced to the national championship with a seven-game series win over Yarmouth in the Kent Cup Championship (MHL Finals) and a 3-2 victory over Nepean at the Fred Page Championship (Eastern Canadian Championship). Logan scored 58 points in 86 games with the Slammers.

CAMERON

YUILL

CENTRE 6-0 • 195 • 1 • Communications • Wellington, Ont. • Wellington OJHL Yuill has spent the last four seasons with his hometown club, the Wellington Dukes of the OJHL. With the Dukes, he established himself as one of the top penalty killers in the league. Yuill played a total of 247 regular season and playoff games and managed to crack the century mark in points finishing with 102. Last year, he set career highs in goals (13), assists (24) and games played (47). The Dukes were the champions of the Central Junior A Hockey League in the 2010-11 season.

Kevin

GEORGE

LEFT WING 6-0 • 190 • 3 • Communications • Uxbridge, Ont. • Lindsay OJHL George became more of a goal hawk for the Ridgebacks in year two, finding the back of the net eight times. In his rookie season, he led all UOIT freshmen in scoring with 15 points in 26 games. He had three multi-point games for the Ridgebacks and five multi-game point streaks. Fans of junior hockey in Lindsay became familiar with the hard working style of play of George, as he has spent three seasons with the Muskies. The playmaking forward averaged 1.16 points per game in his career, scoring 36 goals in 2008-09 and 41 goals in 2009-10. Year 2010-11 2011-12 Totals

GP 26 28 54

G 3 8 11

A 12 6 18

PTS 15 14 29

PIM 14 32 46

PPG 0 0 0

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SHG 0 0 0

GWG 0 1 1

OTG 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.58 0.5 0.54

PIM/G 0.54 1.14 0.85

2012-13 PLAYER PROFILES Jacob

RATTIE

GOALIE 6-1 • 190 • 3 • Business • Niagara Falls, Ont. • Niagara Falls GOJHL Rattie made five appearances for the Ridgebacks last season, posting a 2-2 record with wins over the nationally ranked Western Mustangs and Lakehead Thunderwolves. Prior to joining the Ridgebacks in 2009-10, Rattie played four seasons with the Niagara Falls Canucks. In 2009-10, Rattie appeared in 37 regular season games, posting an 18-9-2-3 record with a 3.41 goals against average. The team made a deep playoff run, with Rattie starting in all 12 playoff games with a 7-5 record. The 6’1 netminder had a 62 save performance in an overtime victory over Welland. Year 2011-12 Totals

COLT

GP 5 5

MINS 253:25 253:25

W 2 2

L 2 2

OTL 0 0

SL 0 0

SO 0 0

EN 0 0

GA 17 17

GAA 4.03 4.03

SOGP SOW 0 0 0 0

SL SOGA SOA 0 0 0 0 0 0

SO% 0 0

KENNEDY

SA SVS 160 143 160 143

SV% 0.894 0.894

RIGHT WING 6-1 • 190 • 1 • Communications • Ajax, Ont. • Thorold OJHL Kennedy joins the Ridgebacks after a four-year, 125 game stint in the OHL and then a successful OJHL run. Kennedy suited up or the Kingston Voyageurs where he led the club to the finals (2009-10) and semi-finals (2010-11). In 2010-11, he recorded 70 points in 46 games during the regular season and averaged a point per game in the Voyageurs playoff run.

Steve

SPADE

DEFENCE 6-3 • 205 • 5 • Business • Rochester NY • Hamilton OJHL • Barrie OHL After suffering a serious knee injury in 2009-10, Spade came back with 28 and 27 game seasons. In four seasons with UOIT, Spade has been able to establish himself as a tough, physical blueliner who found his home on the penalty kill unit. Last season, he was named the team’s top defensive player. His ability to patrol the net area made him a real asset, especially in penalty kill situations. Spade spent four seasons in the OHL after being drafted by the Barrie Colts in the first round (ninth overall) of the 2003 priority draft. The big defender saw a lot of ice time in the league playing in a total of 227 regular season games over four seasons for the Barrie Colts, Belleville Bulls and St. Michaels Majors. Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Totals

GP 28 17 28 27 100

JESSE

G 1 1 0 0 2

A 2 3 6 4 15

PTS 3 4 6 4 17

PIM 68 8 38 31 145

PPG 0 0 0 0 0

SHG 0 0 0 0 0

GWG 0 0 0 0 0

OTG 0 0 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.11 0.24 0.21 0.15 0.17

RAYMOND

PIM/G 2.43 0.47 1.36 1.15 1.45

GOALIE 6-1 • 181 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Woodstock, Ont. • Stratford GOJHL • Sarnia OHL Raymond joins the Ridgebacks after playing in goal for the Stratford Cullitons of the GOJHL. He posted a 21-7-1-0 during the regular season with a 2.73 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. Raymond also spent a season with the Sarnia Sting of the OHL where he appeared in nine games. Raymond will be looked upon to develop his game at the CIS level, and step into key goaltending situations.

LUKE

VANMOERKERKE

LEFT WING 6-3 • 235 • 3 • Business • Tillsonburg, Ont. • Brantford OJHL • Brampton OHL VanMoerkerke had a breakout year in 2011-12 with six goals and 11 assists, finishing fifth in team scoring. He was named the Chris Kostka leadership award winner in 2010-11. In junior, he split time between the London Knights and Brampton Battalion playing in the OHL from 2006 to 2009. He also played for Brantford in the OJHL league where his team won the 2009 Sutherland Cup and made the finals in 2010. He was selected as UOIT’s first OUA Champion for Life and an assistant captain in 2011-12. Year 2010-11 2011-12 Totals

GP 28 24 52

G 3 6 9

A 6 11 17

PTS 9 17 26

PIM 40 34 74

PPG 2 1 3

SHG 0 1 1

GWG 0 0 0

OTG 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0

Pt/G 0.32 0.71 0.32

PIM/G 1.43 1.42 1.43

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STOUGHTON

CENTRE 5-9 • 160 • 2 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Bobcaygeon, Ont. • Sarnia OHL Stoughton led the Ridgebacks in freshman scoring, despite only playing half the season last year. He scored nine goals and four assists, averaging just under a point per game. After playing the 2007-08 season with the Port Hope Predators of the OJHL, Stoughton was immediately picked up by Sarnia in the OHL. During his three seasons with the Sting, he logged a significant amount of ice-time playing in 150 games in a defensive role. Stoughton scored 19 goals and added 33 assists in the three seasons with the Sting while racking up 97 penalty minutes. Year 2011-12 Totals

Chris

GP 14 14

G 9 9

A 4 4

PTS 13 13

PIM 22 22

PPG 2 2

SHG 0 0

GWG 0 0

OTG 0 0

SOG 0 0

SOA 0 0

Pt/G 0.93 0.93

PURVES

PIM/G 1.57 1.57

DEFENCE 6-4 • 210 • 5 • Health Science • Scarborough, Ont. • Newmarket OJHL • Barrie OHL Purves was named the top defensive player for the UOIT men’s hockey team in back-to-back years and fifth captain in the history of the team. Being a strong skater, Purves remains extremely physical in the corners during each and every battle. Before joining UOIT, Purves spent time in the OHL with the Windsor Spitfires and Barrie Colts. Purves was also a member of the Newmarket Hurricanes of the OJHL who qualified for the Dudley Hewitt Cup Finals. Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Totals

JORDAN

GP 15 25 25 19 84

G 0 0 2 0 2

A 1 4 8 4 17

PTS 1 4 10 4 19

PIM 18 26 24 40 108

PPG 0 0 1 0 1

SHG 0 0 0 0 0

GWG 0 0 0 0 0

OTG 0 0 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0 0 0

RAMSAY

Pt/G 0.07 0.16 0.40 0.21 0.23

PIM/G 1.20 1.04 0.96 2.11 1.29

RIGHT WING 6-2 • 195 • 1 • Criminology & Justice Studies • Pickering, Ont. • Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL Ramsay recently completed his fourth full OJHL season and second as a member of the Jr. Canadiens. After playing one game with his hometown Panthers in 2006-07 as a 15-year old affiliate, he made the full-time jump to junior with the Ajax Attack in 2007-08, recording 23 points in 43 games. The previous summer, he had been selected in the 12th round, 227th overall by the OHL’s Sudbury Wolves and he would join the club for the 2008-09 season, playing 26 OHL games. This past year, he was one of the club’s alternate captains, notching 34 points to finish fifth in scoring, as well as another seven points in ten playoff games.

Connor

TRESHAM

RIGHT WING 5-9 • 146 • 1 • Communications • East York, Ont. • Woodstock MJHL • Guelph OHL Tresham joins the Ridgebacks after a season with the Woodstock Slammers. Tresham scored 33 goals and 31 assists in 50 games for Woodstock last season. Prior to heading out East, Tresham played two seasons with the Guelph Storm of the OHL where he appeared in 97 games. The Slammers won the silver medal at the RBC Cup, losing the nationally televised championship 4-3 to the Penticton Vees, who managed to score the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation time. The Slammers advanced to the national championship with a seven-game series win over Yarmouth in the Kent Cup Championship (MHL Finals) and a 3-2 victory over Nepean at the Fred Page Championship (Eastern Canadian Championship). He also played for the North York Rangers of the OJHL where he scored 103 points in 96 games.

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2012-13 COACHING PROFILES MARLIN

MUYLAERT

HEAD COACH

Born: Richmond Hill, Ont. Education: York U (BA Honours) & Ohio U (MSPE) Family: Anne (Wife), Cam (Son) & Quinn (Daughter) Resides: Port Perry, Ont. Muylaert enters his sixth season behind the bench as head coach of the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hockey team. The Port Perry native has a wealth of experience coaching University hockey, having been with the University of Guelph (1988-1999), Ohio University (1984-1986), the University of Wisconsin at Eauclaire (1999 to 2002) and the UOIT Ridgebacks (2007-present). With the University of Guelph, Muylaert coached the Gryphons to eight divisional titles and two provincial championships. His teams were constantly ranked nationally in the top 10 rankings. In 1996-97, the Gryphon men’s hockey team captured the CIAU championship title defeating the University of New Brunswick 4-3 at Maple Leaf Gardens in front of a crowd of 5,733 fans. The Gryphons went through the regular season setting a record with 21 victories and only four losses in league play. Enroute to the national title, the Gryphons captured the Queen’s Cup defeating York 3-0. Goaltender Matt Mullin was also awarded the Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy for Outstanding Player in the CIAU. In 2000, Muylaert was recognized by his peers at the institution as he was voted the University of Guelph coach of the decade and his championship winning team was inducted in the Gryphons Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. On Friday, February 6, 2009, Muylaert picked up his 200th overall win coaching in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) as the Ridgebacks defeated the Brock Badgers by a final score of 3-2. Muylaert also coached at an international level during his tenure with Guelph as he was selected as the head coach for the World University Games that were held in Slovakia. The Canadian team that year beat Russia 5-1 to win the bronze medal. Prior to joining the Ridgebacks, Muylaert coached the Port Perry Mojacks in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. Muylaert also runs the Ridgebacks/Scary Skate Hockey Camps along side Mary Giacalone, which is a skating focused hockey camp offering programs suitable to boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.

Inside the Numbers Head coach in CIS: 17th season Years as head coach with University of Guelph: 1988/89 to 1998/99 (11) Years as head coach with UOIT: 2007-08 to present (6th season)

CIS CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON RECORD Team Games Record (W-L-T) PCT. Guelph 270 155-95-20 .574 UOIT 140 42-98-0 .300 TOTAL 410 197-193-20 .480 CIS CONFERENCE PLAYOFF RECORD Team Games Record (W-L-T) Guelph 45 29-16-0 UOIT 6 2-4-0 TOTAL 51 31-20-0

PCT. .644 .333 .608

CIS UNIVERSITY CUP RECORD Team Games Record (W-L-T) Guelph 7 4-3-0 UOIT - - TOTAL 7 4-3-0

PCT. .571 .571

CIS OVERALL RECORD Team Games Record (W-L-T) Guelph 322 188-114-20 UOIT 146 44-102-0 TOTAL 468 232-216-20

PCT. .583 .301 .496

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2012-13 COACHING PROFILES JUSTIN

CARUANA

ASSISTANT COACH

Justin Caruana joins the Ridgebacks coaching staff coming off a very successful career in the OHL and CIS. He played the last five seasons with the Carleton Ravens, who joined the league the same year as the Ridgebacks (2007-08). The Orono native played in 117 regular season games with the Ravens and was the team’s assistant captain. Prior to joining Carleton, Caruana played four seasons with the Peterborough Petes. He played in 211 games, 33 of which were playoffs. In the 2005-06 season, the Petes advanced to the Memorial Cup in Moncton, NB after they won their ninth OHL Championship.

ROB

WHISTLE

ASSISTANT COACH

Rob Whistle played two seasons with the Kitchener Rangers followed by a four-year career at Wilfrid Laurier University. In 1982-83, Whistle led the Golden Hawks to their first Queen’s Cup championship. He capped off his career as he was named a CIS First Team All-Canadian, an OUA First Team All-Star and the CIS League MVP in 1984-85. In 1990, he was inducted into the Golden Hawk Hall of Fame. Following his university career, he signed a free agent deal with the New York Rangers and began his professional career. Whistle played four years of professional hockey, playing for the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues of the NHL and New Haven Nighthawks and Baltimore Skipjacks of the AHL.

DAVE

BROWN

ASSISTANT COACH

Brown played three seasons with Laurier appearing in 62 games. His best season was in 2004-05 when he scored seven goals and added 13 assists in 24 games. Prior to attending Laurier, Brown played in the OHL for the Brampton Battalion and in the OJHL for Ajax, North York and Pickering. Following his university career, Brown attended Durham College and earned his Sport Management Diploma. Brown has been heavily involved with hockey development having interned with the Ontario Hockey Federation and recently completing two years as a Regional Development Coordinator for Hockey Alberta.

MARK

FITZGERALD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Mark Fitzgerald, a Graduate of Bishop’s University, offers specialized training programs designed around the UOIT varsity hockey team requirements. His programs allow fitness and progress to be monitored at the beginning and the end of the program. Nutritional guidance and supplementary training programs are also provided. Each trainee is closely monitored to ensure optimal results. The training schedule can be set up around your team’s activities. Fitzgerald is also a Fitness Director & Trainer at the Train Like a Pro Fitness facility in Whitby.

Matt

REED

VIDEO COORDINATOR

This is Reed’s first season with the Ridgebacks, as he is currently in his fourth year of the commerce program at UOIT. He is also in his second year of coaching minor hockey and aspires to have a career in sports.

SANDY

SAMPSON

GOALTENDING COACH

Sandy Sampson is the Director/Owner of Just Goalie. He has coached goalies for over 15 years and has helped many goalies move on to NCAA Colleges and Universities, OUA Universities, and Major Junior programs. He works extensively with teams across the GTA, including the Toronto Aeros and Whitby Wolves of the PWHL, and currently is the goalie coach to the Ryerson Rams men’s and women’s teams, the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s and women’s teams, and the Guelph Gryphons women’s team of the OUA.

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2012-13 STAFF PROFILES SAM

NAHRGANG

EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Nahrgang is in his second year of the Sport Management program at Durham College. This is his first season with the Ridgebacks.

ERIC

BUCCI

STUDENT THERAPIST

Bucci joins the Ridgebacks for his first season as the team’s student therapist. He is currently studying athletic therapy at Sheridan College.

Heather

MURPHY

STUDENT TRAINER

Murphy joins the Ridgebacks as a student trainer for the 2012-13 season. She is a member of the Kinesiology program at UOIT.

COURTNEY

COLLICOTT

STUDENT TRAINER

The is Collicott’s second year with the Ridgebacks as she was a student trainer with the women’s hockey program in 2011-12. She is a member of the Kinesiology program at UOIT.

PETER

CAMPBELL

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Campbell has been involved with sports broadcasting for over 30 years. In the OHL, Campbell has served as a colour analyst on the Sudbury Wolves road radio broadcast. You may have also heard Campbell when he is announcing and providing music for the Central Ontario Junior C Champion Clarington Eagles. He has also performed the National Anthem for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies, countless OHL & junior teams and the Hamilton Tiger Cats of the CFL.

NATHAN

FOOTE

PA ANNOUNCER

Foote has been the UOIT men’s hockey announcer for four seasons. Making the switch from the broadcast booth, the Fraserville native is the only PA Announcer to call both men’s hockey playoff games. Foote graduated from UOIT in 2012 majoring in Criminology and Justice Studies. He is currently working in Mental Health and with troubled youth and has the future goal of becoming a police or corrections officer.

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ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Campus Ice Centre Thanks in part to a partnership with the City of Oshawa, the Campus Ice Centre opened in September, 2005, delivering a spectacular new skating and meeting facility to students, faculty, staff and the community. The arena features two NHL-sized ice surfaces with a seating capacity of 550 on the main rink, with additional standing room for 250. The Campus Ice Centre also houses ten change rooms, a sports retail outlet, business offices, a full-service restaurant (Shagwell’s), snack bar, and catering services. Overlooking each rink is a Community Room, which is available for meetings, workshops and conferences. Shagwell’s overlooks both ice pads and has televisions that carry the big games throughout the year. Their menu features their award winning chicken wings that come in dozens of flavours. It is a great place for the Blue Crew to meet, before and after the game. Fans at the arena have certainly created an excellent atmosphere; letting OUA opponents know that they have entered RIDGEBACK COUNTRY! CAMPUS ICE CENTRE FEATURES: • 70,000 sq. ft. • Estimated annual attendance over 500,000 visitors • Facilities to host special events, tournaments, meetings, dinners • Community room • Full bar/restaurant (Shagwell’s) • Sport retail outlet • Spectator seating • On campus of UOIT • Home of the Blue Crew fan club • Custom designed varsity change rooms

Campus Tennis Centre The Campus Tennis Centre is located on the north side of campus just across the street from the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. The centre is the home of the UOIT Ridgebacks varsity tennis team. The Tennis Centre just recently completed construction to make the bubble a permanent fixture on the UOIT campus, which allows all players, members, and athletes to play in a climate controlled environment all year round. The Campus Tennis Centre features six Har-Tru (clay) tennis courts, a pro shop, change rooms as well as a clubhouse. UOIT staff/students also have access to the courts including student intramurals, while lessons and league opportunities also exist. Durham College and UOIT tennis summer camps take place during the summer. Full time students at Durham College and UOIT are entitled to seven day advance booking of tennis courts, which are free when showing your full time student card. The Campus Tennis Centre was home of the 2009 OUA Tennis Championship.

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CRWC The Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC), which opened in 2007 is the crown jewel of athletics and health & fitness at UOIT. The centre piece of the state-of-the-art $17 million facility is the new 28,500 sq. ft. gymnasium. The gymnasium is fully equipped with a top of the line shock resistant maple hardwood floor, seating for 2,000 spectators and a curtain system to create three separate gyms. The triple gym also has three electronic scoreboards, a professional quality sound system and a complete floor covering system available for non-sporting events. The large gym is also host to an elevated, 200 metre, three-lane running track. Also part of the CRWC is an additional 13,500 sq. ft. gym. The secondary gymnasium features a curtain system to create two separate courts, two scoreboards, a media gondola and bleacher seating for 1,000 spectators. The CRWC also includes two training rooms, a boardroom and a VIP lounge. The training rooms have multiple set ups available; from classroom, to spin classes, to a training environment. The boardroom has a meeting room capacity of 24, and up to 36 for special event use. Another highlight of the CRWC is the VIP lounge that includes a great view on to main court action or other special events in the gymnasium. The CRWC also contains ten large team rooms with showers, perfect for tournament and special event use. These rooms are used to host annual tournaments such as the David Stewart Tip-Off Tournament, the Adidas Cup and the Big 8 Classic. Sharing space with the CRWC is the Campus Health Centre. This facility is home to a medical clinic as well as an on-site pharmacy. The Health Centre is also home to an alternative treatment clinic which offers acupuncture, chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and nutritional counseling. The CRWC was the proud host of the 2008 Provincial Special Olympics Spring Games.

FLEX Centre

The FLEX Fitness Centre is one of the great new additions of the CRWC at UOIT. The FLEX Fitness Centre is 10,000-sq. ft., full of the best state-of-theart cardio and weight machines. The centre also includes two aerobic/dance studios, two training rooms used for sports training and fitness related classes. Also available to the athletes is a brand new physiotherapy room, massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic services. Having these services all under one roof will allow for quicker care, which in turn will result in quicker recovery and a return to game action.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

www.uoitridgebacks.com The UOIT Ridgebacks have an online presence with its official website at www.uoitridgebacks.com. Fans are able to get the latest updates on the hockey teams by visiting the site. The site includes enhanced navigation, graphics, and design that enable the browser to move about the site quicker and easier. Features on the site include: • New sections including the Fan Zone, download pages and the Ridgebacks photo gallery. • Updated news, stories, and statistics about all aspects of UOIT intercollegiate athletics. • Improved alumni section to allow former athletes/fans to stay up-to-date with the varsity programs. • Cannot make it out to the Dog Pound on game days? All home games will be streamed online.

Host Hotel - Quality Hotel Ideally located in Oshawa is the Quality Hotel Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre. The hotel is proud of their superior product, but it is the personal & friendly service that sets it apart from other hotels. In addition, this Oshawa Whitby hotel is home to Oshawa’s premier conference facilities specializing in hosting corporate meetings and weddings. This hotel features over 10,000 sq. ft. of function space. The Quality Hotel Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the place to meet. Start the day off right with breakfast at Harper’s Restaurant located in the Quality Hotel Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre. The excellent variety and selection Harper’s menu makes the hotel stand above other Oshawa hotels for memorable lunches and dinners. When it’s time to relax after a game, guests enjoy the swimming pools, whirlpool, sauna and fitness centre or enjoy a selection from the room service menu. The Quality Hotel Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the proud host hotel of the UOIT Ridgebacks. To make reservations, please call 905-576-5101.

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UOIT Ridgebacks shock Michigan Wolverines in 3-2 victory By Shawn Cayley - Metroland Media The UOIT Ridgebacks had beaten an NCAA opponent before. But this one was different. This one carried a different level of esteem and removed any doubts regarding the team’s readiness to take a huge step forward this season and be among the top contenders in OUA men’s hockey. A 3-2 win in front of 4,322 at Yost Ice Arena against one of the most prominent NCAA programs ever, the Michigan Wolverines, will do that for a team. “I honestly don’t believe that a bad team goes down and beats Michigan,” coach Marlin Muylaert said when asked what he took out of last weekend’s experience south of the border, where the Ridgebacks also dropped a 7-4 decision to Bowling Green. “I think we’ve got a hell of a hockey team here. We’ve been building towards this team. We’ve got veterans now. We’ve got good leadership. We’ve got depth and we’ve got some great rookies. I think we are ready to start this season properly and become legitimate contenders in the OUA.” The Wolverines roster boasts 11 National Hockey League prospects, including Pickering’s Brennan Serville, and enters the NCAA season as the sixth ranked team in the nation, coming of a Final Four appearance last campaign. “We beat Ferris State last year ... but beating a Ferris State doesn’t come with the same prestige as beating a Michigan does,” said Muylaert. As impressive a feat as the win is, if not for the efforts of Jason Guy, the outcome could have been much different. The Whitby native was stellar between the posts, stopping 54 of the 56 Michigan shots. Muylaert felt the 19-save first period Guy had allowed his club to weather the early storm and settle into their game. The Ridgebacks played much better through the second and into the third, where they took a 3-1 lead at one point, before being forced to hold on. “Jay was there and gave us some terrific goaltending,” Muylaert said. “He was our first star.” The club will need more of that out of Guy during the season, which opens up Saturday night at the Campus Ice Centre when the team hosts the York Lions. Continuing the wave of momentum built from the success in Michigan and getting off to a quick start will be key for the Ridgebacks. Over the past few seasons the team has fallen into a habit of starting slow and picking its game up after Christmas. Muylaert has had enough of that. “You look at last year’s point totals, and you give us six points on games we literally coughed up because of undisciplined play, suspect goaltending or whatever, at the start of the year, and all of the sudden we’re not a seventh-place team, we’re a second- or third-place team,” Muylaert explained. “With home ice advantage we probably win a playoff round and we’re into the conference final four. We’ve got to play all 28 games.”

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2011-12 RESULTS 2011-12 RESULTS SEPT. 16 SEPT. 17 Sept. 23 SEPT. 24 Oct. 01 Oct. 02 OCT. 08 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 19 OCT. 22 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Nov. 04 NOV. 05 NOV. 11 NOV. 12 NOV. 18 Nov. 19 NOV. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 30 DEC. 02 DEC. 03 Jan. 06 JAN. 13 JAN. 14 JAN. 19 Jan. 21 JAN. 27 Jan. 28 Feb. 03 FEB. 09 Feb. 11

RYERSON* QUEEN’S* @ Nipissing* LAURIER* @ Michigan* @ Bowling Green* YORK @ Queen’s @ RMC @ Guelph BROCK @ Lakehead @ Lakehead @ Waterloo YORK WINDSOR WINDSOR WESTERN @ Guelph WATERLOO @ Western @ Brock TORONTO RYERSON @ Brock LAKEHEAD LAKEHEAD GUELPH @ York LAURIER @ Waterloo @ Windsor WESTERN @ Laurier

2011-12 LINE-UP W 2-1 L 9-5 L 8-4 W 4-1 W 3-2 L 7-4 L 5-2 L 7-2 L 3-2 L 8-1 W 4-3 L 9-2 L 5-3 W 3-2 (OT) L 4-3 L 5-3 L 10-2 L 5-3 W 3-2 L 3-2 L 5-2 L 5-3 L 3-2 L 5-4 (OT) L 6-2 L 8-5 W 8-5 L 3-1 L 5-3 W 4-2 L 5-2 L 7-4 W 9-5 L 3-2

3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 15 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 34 35 57 77

*Exhibition Game Overall Record: 9-23-1-0 Conference Record: 6-21-1-0 Head Coach: Marlin Muylaert Captain: Chris Purves Assistants: Mike Noyes, Tony Rizzi, Josh Vatri & Luke VanMoerkerke *Records: W-L-OTL-SL

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Matt Pasztor................................D Patrick Moran..............................D Mike Noyes “A”............................D Jeremy Whelan........................RW Shawn Connors...........................D Michael Montgomery................... F Kyle Wetering........................... LW Devon Roeszler........................... F Aeric Annetta...............................D Brendan Wise...........................RW Josh Vatri “A”............................RW James Woodcroft.....................RW Andrew Randazzo.......................D Ryan Oliver............................... LW Jesse Stoughton......................... F Steve Spade................................D Kody Musselman......................RW Kevin George...........................RW Tony Rizzi.................................RW Jacob Rattie................................G Jason Guy...................................G Jeff Dawson.................................G Luke VanMoerkerke “A”........... LW Chris Purves “C”..........................D

2011-12 STATISTICS 2011-12 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS Player Tony Rizzi Josh Vatri Kyle Wetering Mike Noyes Luke VanMoerkerke Jeremy Whelan Brendan Wise Kevin George Jesse Stoughton James Woodcroft Kody Musselman Ryan Oliver Shawn Connors Matt Pasztor Andrew Randazzo Steve Spade Chris Purves Michael Montgomery Devon Roeszler Aeric Annetta Jason Guy Jacob Rattie Patrick Moran Jeff Dawson Goalie Jacob Rattie Jason Guy Jeff Dawson

GP 28 27 28 28 24 24 28 28 14 25 16 26 21 28 27 27 19 17 16 21 21 5 14 8 GP 5 21 8

G 12 10 4 3 6 9 8 8 9 3 1 6 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 MIN 253:25 1121:19 304:30

A 13 11 16 16 11 6 6 6 4 9 8 2 5 3 6 4 4 0 2 2 2 1 0 0

PTS 25 21 20 19 17 15 14 14 13 12 9 8 7 6 6 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 0 0

W-L-OTL-SL 2-2-0-0 4-17-0-0 0-2-1-00

PIM 32 52 18 8 34 107 32 32 22 12 23 10 35 56 48 31 40 16 4 4 0 2 22 0 SO 0 0 0

PPG 2 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GA 17 90 28

SHG 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GWG 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GAA SOW/L 4.03 0-0 4.82 0-0 5.52 0-00

SOGA 0 0 0

OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SOA 0 0 0

SOG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SO% 0 0 0

SOA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SA 160 672 170

PT/G 0.89 0.78 0.71 0.68 0.71 0.63 0.5 0.5 0.93 0.48 0.56 0.31 0.33 0.21 0.22 0.15 0.21 0.12 0.13 0.1 0.1 0.2 0 0

PIM/G 1.14 1.93 0.64 0.29 1.42 4.46 1.14 1.14 1.57 0.48 1.44 0.38 1.67 2 1.78 1.15 2.11 0.94 0.25 0.19 0 0.4 1.57 0

SVS 143 582 142

SV% 0.894 0.866 0.835

ALL-TIME NUMBERS 1............Josh Evans (07/08) Nick Fontana (08/09) 3............Matt Pasztor (10/11 - 11/12) 4............TJ Legge (07/08 - 10/11) Pat Moran (11/12) 5............Mike Noyes (08/09 - 11/12) 6............Jeremy Whelan (08/09 - 11/12) 7............Richard Power (07/08 - 08/09) Jeff Barletta (10/11) 8............Chris Lowe (07/08 - 08/09) Mike Ball (09/10) Shawn Connors (10/11 - 11/12) 9............Dustin Turner (07/08 - 09/10) Michael Montgomery (10/11 - 11/12) 10..........Jon Koch-Butterworth (07/08 - 09/10) Kyle Wetering (11/12) 11..........Nathan Spaling (07/08 - 10/11) 12..........Colin Kauffeldt (07/08) Scott Baker (09/10 - 10/11) Devon Roeszler (11-12) 14..........Jason Fransky (07/08 - 08/09) 15..........John McCullough (09/10 - 10/11) Aeric Annetta (11/12) 16..........Kevin Taylor (07/08) Kyle Wetering (08/09 - 10/11)

17..........Shane Nolan (07/08 - 08/09) Brendan Wise (10/11 - 11/12) 18..........Ryan Spencer (07/08 - 09/10) 19..........Brett Connolly (07/08) Josh Vatri (08/09 - 11/12) 20..........Ian Brunt (07/08) Tommy Tereshyn (08/09 - 10/11) James Woodcroft (11/12) 21..........Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 10/11) Andrew Randazzo (11/12) 22..........Chris Chimienti (07/08) Tony Rizzi (08/09) Ryan Oliver (10/11 - 11/12) 23..........Dustin Curran (09/10) Jesse Stoughton (11/12) 24..........Justin Allen (07/08) Steve Spade (08/09 - 11/12) 25..........Paul Pascuzzi (07/08 - 08/09) Derek Gregorack (10/11) Kody Musselman (11/12) 26..........Chris McGuffin (09/10) 27..........Matt Mateja (07/08) Ryan Mills (09/10) Kevin George (10/11 - 11/12) 28..........Tony Rizzi (09/10 - 11/12)

30..........Matt Mateja (08/09 - 09/10) Jacob Rattie (10/11 - 11/12) 34..........Jason Guy (09/10 - 11/12) 35..........Josh Sturrock (07/08 - 08/09) Jeff Dawson (08/09 - 11/12) 57..........Brent Varty (07/08 - 09/10) Luke VanMoerkerke (10/11 - 11/12) 77..........Jordan Freeland (07/08) Chris Purves (08/09 - 11/12) 84..........Tyler Gubler (07/08 - 08/09)

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OTTAWA* @ Western* @ York* @ Ryerson* QUEEN’S RMC @ Toronto @ Ryerson @ Brown* @ Princeton* @ York @ Brock WINDSOR WINDSOR @ Lakehead @ Lakehead @ Western

2009-10

2008-09

2007-08

W 4-3 (SO) L 1-6 L 1-5 W 3-2 L 2-3 (SO) L 1-5 L 1-3 L 1-6 L 0-2 L 0-5 L 7-8 (OT) L 2-6 W 4-1 L 3-5 L 1-5 L 1-6 L 2-7

@ Waterloo LAURIER WESTERN WATERLOO @ Laurier @ Carleton @ UQTR CONCORDIA MCGILL @ Guelph GUELPH BROCK @ Ottawa BROCK YORK YORK @ Guelph

L 1-8 L 1-5 W 3-2 (SO) L 3-4 (OT) L 3-5 W 5-4 (OT) L 2-7 W 4-2 L 1-6 L 1-3 L 1-7 L 2-3 L 0-6 L 0-5 W 4-0 W 4-3 L 0-3

Overall Record: 8-23-2-1 Conference Record: 6-19-2-1 Head Coach: M. Muylaert Captain: R. Power Assistants: J. Freeland & B. Varty Records: W-L-OTL-SL *Exhibition Home Games in CAPS

W 6-5 (OT) L 6-0 L 6-4 L 6-2 L 7-6 (SO) L 7-2 W 4-2 W 3-2 L 7-0 L 3-1 L 8-2 L 5-1 L 6-3 L 5-3 L 5-4 L 3-2 (OT) L 6-4

@ Western @ Waterloo @ Laurier WESTERN CARLETON @ Concordia @ McGill OTTAWA UQTR @ Guelph GUELPH RYERSON @ York BROCK @ York GUELPH @ Brock

L 9-4 L 5-3 L 6-3 L 6-1 W 3-2 L 6-3 L 4-1 W 4-2 L 4-2 L 5-1 L 4-2 W 8-7 L 4-3 (OT) W 3-2 (SO) L 2-1 (OT) L 5-4 (OT) W 5-2

Overall Record: 8-21-4-1 Conference Record: 7-16-4-1 Head Coach: M. Muylaert Captains: R Power/D. Bagshaw Assistants: D. Bagshaw, B. Varty & N. Spaling Records: W-L-OTL-SL *Exhibition Home Games in CAPS

2010-11

WINDSOR* W 7-4 @ Waterloo* W 3-2 @ Ryerson* L 3-2 @ Nipissing* L 5-0 @ Ferris St.* W 3-2 @ W. Michigan* L 5-2 @ Laurier L 8-0 LAURIER L 6-4 WESTERN W 5-4 (OT) @ Guelph L 8-1 WINDSOR W 6-4 WINDSOR L 5-4 @ Guelph L 6-4 LAURIER W 2-1 (SO) @ Brock W 3-2 (OT) BROCK L 3-2 (OT) LAKEHEAD L 3-2 (OT) LAKEHEAD L 6-3 CARLETON L 5-3

RYERSON* @ U of T* @ Ryerson* @ Canisius* @ RMC @ Queen’s U OF T YORK @ Brock @ Yale* @ Princeton* LAKEHEAD LAKEHEAD @ Windsor @ Windsor WATERLOO LAURIER

Overall Record: 16-16-3-2 Conference Record: 12-12-2-2 Playoff Record: 1-1-1 Head Coach: Marlin Muylaert Captain: N. Spaling Assistants: TJ Legge, C. Purves & J. Vatri Records: W-L-OTL-SL *Exhibition **Playoffs Home Games in CAPS

W 6-4 L 3-2 (SO) L 3-2 (SO) W 2-1 W 2-1 W 4-0 L 3-2 L 5-4 W 4-1 L 4-0 L 7-3 W 4-3 W 3-1 W 3-0 L 3-2 W 2-1 (OT) L 2-1 (OT) L 2-1

RYERSON* W 2-1 QUEEN’S* L 9-5 @ Nipissing* L 8-4 LAURIER* W 4-1 @ Michigan* W 3-2 @ Bowl. Green* L 7-4 YORK L 5-2 @ Queen’s L 7-2 @ RMC L 3-2 @ Guelph L 8-1 BROCK W 4-3 @ Lakehead L 9-2 @ Lakehead L 5-3 @ Waterloo W 3-2 (OT) YORK L 4-3 WINDSOR L 5-3 WINDSOR L 10-2

WESTERN @ Guelph WATERLOO @ Western @ Brock TORONTO RYERSON @ Brock LAKEHEAD LAKEHEAD GUELPH @ York LAURIER @ Waterloo @ Windsor WESTERN @ Laurier

W 5-2 L 6-2 L 5-3 L 3-1 L 3-2 L 8-5 L 4-3 L 9-5 W 6-5 (SO) L 5-4 W 4-2 L 8-0 L 6-1 W 6-4 W 4-3 (OT) L 4-3 (SO) L 5-1 L 7-1

@ Windsor @ Windsor BROCK LAURIER @ York GUELPH @ Western GUELPH @ Waterloo @ Western WINDSOR YORK @ Lakehead @ Lakehead WESTERN WATERLOO @ Western** WESTERN** @ Western**

Overall Record: 13-22-0-2 Conference Record: 11-15-0-2 Playoff Record: 1-2-0-0 Head Coach: M. Muylaert Captains: D. Bagshaw/TJ Legge (Interim) Assistants: B. Varty & N. Spaling Records: W-L-OTL-SL *Exhibition **Playoffs Home Games in CAPS

2011-12

CONCORDIA @ Ottawa @ Toronto @ Windsor GUELPH YORK @ Waterloo @ York YORK @ Waterloo WESTERN WATERLOO @ Brock @ Western @ Laurier @ Laurier** LAURIER** @ Laurier**

RYERSON* @ Carleton* @ Windsor* BROCK @ Mercyhurst* @ Guelph @ Laurier LAKEHEAD LAKEHEAD @ York WATERLOO @ Yale* @ Brown* @ Brock RMC QUEEN’S @ McGill @ UQTR

L 5-3 W 3-2 L 3-2 L 5-2 L 5-3 L 3-2 L 5-4 (OT) L 6-2 L 8-5 W 8-5 L 3-1 L 5-3 W 4-2 L 5-2 L 7-4 W 9-5 L 3-2

Overall Record: 9-23-1-0 Conference Record: 6-21-1-0 Head Coach: Marlin Muylaert Captain: C. Purves Assistants: M. Noyes, T. Rizzi, J. Vatri & L. VanMoerkerke *Records: W-L-OTL-SL *Exhibition Home Games in CAPS

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L 3-0 W 4-2 W 8-0 L 7-0 L 2-1 L 5-1 W 6-4 W 3-2 (SO) L 4-3 L 4-1 L 6-1 W 3-1 W 6-5 L 8-2 L 3-2 (SO) W 6-4 W 2-1 L 4-2 L 5-1

UOIT RIDGEBACKS HISTORY ALL-TIME RECORDS

PENALTY SHOT ALL-TIME HISTORY

Overall Record: 54-106-10-6 Home Record: 36-33-7-3 Away Record: 18-73-3-3

Date Nov. 24/07 Nov. 30/07 Oct. 10/08 Jan. 8/11

Conference Record: 42-83-9-6 Home Record: 30-31-6-3 Away Record: 12-52-3-3

Shooter Craig Voakes (Laurier) Sal Peralta (Western) Paul Bradley (RMC) Mike Montgomery (UOIT)

Goalie Matt Mateja (UOIT) Matt Mateja (UOIT) Josh Sturrock (UOIT) David Blair (York)

Result No Goal No Goal No Goal Goal

Playoff Record: 2-3-1 Home Record: 0-1-1 Away Record: 2-2-0 Overtime/Shootout Overall Record: 13-16 Overtime/Shootout Conference Record: 10-15 Shootout Overall Record: 6-6 Shootout Conference Record: 5-6

UOIT OVERALL AWARDS

MEN’S HOCKEY AWARDS

CIS AWARDS

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

CIS ALL-ACADEMIC AWARDS

2006/07............................................... Ryan Coppola (TEN) 2007/08......................................Michael Bissionette (ROW) 2008/09.............................................Derrick Bagshaw (MH) 2009/10............................................... Nathan Spaling (MH) 2010/11............................................... Nathan Spaling (MH) 2011/12.................................................Aldo Maiorano (MS)

2007/08......................................................Derrick Bagshaw 2008/09......................................................Derrick Bagshaw 2009/10........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2010/11.............................................................. Mike Noyes 2011/12.............................................................. Mike Noyes

MALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

2008/09.................................................................Josh Vatri 2009/10................................................................Jason Guy 2010/11.............................................................Matt Pasztor 2011/12................................................... Andrew Randazzo

2008/09........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2008/09........................................................... Dustin Turner 2008/09...............................................................Brent Varty 2009/10..................................................... John McCullough 2009/10........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2009/10........................................................... Dustin Turner 2010/11..............................................................Jeff Barletta 2010/11........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2010/11............................................... Michael Montgomery 2011/12.............................................................. Ryan Oliver

2008/09........................................................Josh Vatri (MH) 2009/10.......................................................Jason Guy (MH) 2010/11....................................................Matt Pasztor (MH) 2011/12.................................................Matt Caldoroni (MS) UOIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD (TOP GPA) 2007/08.................................................. Eric Andres (ROW) 2008/09............................................... Nathan Spaling (MH) 2009/10............... Nathan Spaling & John McCullough (MH) 2010/11........................................... Ian Ngaira (ROW/DAN) 2011/12............................................ Daniel Robertson (MS) DR. GARY POLONSKY LEADERSHIP AWARD 2007/08................................................ Richard Power (MH) 2008/09......................................................Brent Varty (MH) 2009/10................................ Anirudh Thommandram (TEN) 2010/11..........................................Andrew Thompson (MS) 2011/12....................................................... Tony Rizzi (MH) TEAM OF THE YEAR 2007/08.......................................................... Men’s Rowing 2008/09.......................................................... Men’s Hockey 2009/10.......................................................... Men’s Hockey 2010/11.....................................................Women’s Rowing

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

TOP SCORER AWARD 2007/08......................................Nathan Spaling (16 Points) 2008/09.............................................. Josh Vatri (32 Points) 2009/10.............................................. Josh Vatri (31 Points) 2010/11......................................Nathan Spaling (26 Points) 2011/12.............................................. Tony Rizzi (25 points) TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYER 2007/08........................................................... Dustin Turner 2008/09..................................................................TJ Legge 2009/10............................................................ Chris Purves 2010/11............................................................ Chris Purves 2011/12............................................................ Steve Spade LEADERSHIP AWARD 2007/08......................................................... Richard Power 2008/09...............................................................Brent Varty 2009/10........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2010/11........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2011/12............................................................ Chris Purves

OUA AWARDS OUA WEST ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2008/09.................................................................Josh Vatri OUA ALL-ROOKIE TEAM 2008/09.................................................................Josh Vatri 2008/09.............................................................. Mike Noyes 2009/10................................................................Jason Guy OUA ALL-STAR (SECOND TEAM) 2009/10................................................................Jason Guy OUA WEST RANDY GREGG AWARD NOMINEE 2010/11........................................................ Nathan Spaling OUA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 2010/11................................................................Jason Guy

OTHER AWARDS COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT

TOP GPA AWARD

2010/11........................................................ Nathan Spaling

2007/08............................................................ Shane Nolan 2008/09........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2009/10........................... Nathan Spaling/John McCullough 2010/11............................................... Michael Montgomery 2011/12.............................................................. Ryan Oliver

COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA (SECOND TEAM) 2010/11........................................................ Nathan Spaling

CHRIS KOSTKA LEADERSHIP AWARD 2010/11.................................................Luke VanMoerkerke 2011/12................................................... Andrew Randazzo JAMES-BAUN CUP 2009/10........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2010/11........................................................ Nathan Spaling 2011/12................................................................ Tony Rizzi

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PLAYER STATS GAMES PLAYED Nathan Spaling....................................... 112 Tony Rizzi............................................... 112 Mike Noyes............................................. 112 TJ Legge................................................. 111 Josh Vatri................................................ 104 Steve Spade........................................... 100 Kyle Wetering........................................... 97 Jeremy Whalen......................................... 86 Brent Varty................................................ 84 Ryan Spencer........................................... 81 GOALS Josh Vatri.................................................. 56 Tony Rizzi................................................. 36 Nathan Spaling......................................... 30 Kyle Wetering........................................... 27 Derrick Bagshaw...................................... 26 Jeremy Whelan......................................... 23 Mike Noyes............................................... 20 Brendan Wise........................................... 17 Dustin Turner............................................ 15 Shane Nolan............................................. 15 Scott Baker............................................... 14 ASSISTS Nathan Spaling......................................... 61 Josh Vatri.................................................. 49 Mike Noyes............................................... 47 Tony Rizzi................................................. 46 Kyle Wetering........................................... 34 Brent Varty................................................ 31 TJ Legge................................................... 30 Dustin Turner............................................ 27 Derrick Bagshaw...................................... 25 Scott Baker............................................... 25 Jeremy Whelan......................................... 19 POINTS Josh Vatri................................................ 105 Nathan Spaling......................................... 91 Tony Rizzi................................................. 82 Mike Noyes............................................... 67 Kyle Wetering........................................... 61 Derrick Bagshaw...................................... 51 Brent Varty................................................ 44 Dustin Turner............................................ 42 Jeremy Whelan......................................... 42 Scott Baker............................................... 39 TJ Legge................................................... 32

PENALTY MINUTES Jeremy Whelan....................................... 268 Josh Vatri................................................ 239 Steve Spade........................................... 145 TJ Legge................................................. 126 Derrick Bagshaw.................................... 110 Chris Purves........................................... 108 Kyle Wetering......................................... 101 John McCullough...................................... 99 Tony Rizzi................................................. 88 Matt Pasztor............................................. 78 Brent Varty................................................ 77 POWER PLAY GOALS Josh Vatri.................................................. 12 Mike Noyes............................................... 12 Tony Rizzi................................................. 11 Nathan Spaling......................................... 10 Derrick Bagshaw........................................ 8 Brent Varty.................................................. 6 Dustin Turner.............................................. 6 Matt Pasztor............................................... 4 Jordan Freeland......................................... 4 Shane Nolan............................................... 4 Kyle Wetering............................................. 3 Luke VanMoerkerke................................... 3 Brendan Wise............................................. 3 POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP) Josh Vatri............................................... 1.01 Jesse Stoughton.................................... 0.93 Nathan Spaling...................................... 0.81 Scott Baker............................................ 0.77 Tony Rizzi.............................................. 0.73 Derrick Bagshaw................................... 0.69 Kyle Wetering........................................ 0.63 Mike Noyes............................................ 0.60 Kody Musselman................................... 0.56 Brendan Wise........................................ 0.54 Kevin George......................................... 0.54

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GOALIE STATS APPEARANCES Jason Guy................................................ 67 Jeff Dawson.............................................. 44 Matt Mateja............................................... 43 Josh Evans................................................. 8 Nick Fontana.............................................. 7 Josh Sturrock.............................................. 6 Jacob Rattie................................................ 5 MINUTES Jason Guy............................................ 3595 Matt Mateja........................................... 2155 Jeff Dawson.......................................... 1913 Nick Fontana.......................................... 240 Jacob Rattie............................................ 235 Josh Evans............................................. 154 Josh Sturrock.......................................... 143 WINS Jason Guy................................................ 23 Matt Mateja................................................. 9 Jeff Dawson................................................ 8 Jacob Rattie................................................ 2 SAVES Jason Guy............................................ 1851 Matt Mateja........................................... 1211 Jeff Dawson............................................ 939 Jacob Rattie............................................ 143 Nick Fontana.......................................... 126 Josh Evans............................................... 97 Josh Sturrock............................................ 74 SAVE % Jacob Rattie........................................... .894 Josh Evans............................................ .889 Jason Guy............................................. .887 Josh Sturrock......................................... .880 Matt Mateja............................................ .878 Nick Fontana......................................... .875 Jeff Dawson........................................... .870 GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP) Jason Guy............................................. 3.91 Jeff Dawson........................................... 4.39 Matt Mateja............................................ 4.68 SHUTOUTS Jason Guy.................................................. 2 Matt Mateja................................................. 1

UOIT SINGLE SEASON RECORDS

PLAYER STATS GOALS Josh Vatri (09/10)..................................... 17 Josh Vatri (08/09)..................................... 15 Josh Vatri (10/11)..................................... 14 Tony Rizzi (11/12).................................... 12 Kyle Wetering (09/10)............................... 12 Derrick Bagshaw (08/09).......................... 12 Josh Vatri (11/12)..................................... 10 Nathan Spaling (10/11)............................. 10 Tony Rizzi (09/10).................................... 10 Jordan Freeland (07/08)........................... 10 ASSISTS Nathan Spaling (09/10)............................. 20 Josh Vatri (08/09)..................................... 17 Kyle Wetering (11/12)............................... 16 Mike Noyes (11/12).................................. 16 Nathan Spaling (10/11)............................. 16 Tony Rizzi (08/09).................................... 15 Mike Noyes (08/09).................................. 15 Scott Baker (10/11)................................... 14 Josh Vatri (09/10)..................................... 14 Tony Rizzi (11/12).................................... 13 Nathan Spaling (08/09)............................. 13 POINTS Josh Vatri (08/09)..................................... 32 Josh Vatri (09/10)..................................... 31 Nathan Spaling (10/11)............................. 26 Tony Rizzi (11/12).................................... 25 Nathan Spaling (09/10)............................. 25 Tony Rizzi (08/09).................................... 24 Mike Noyes (08/09).................................. 23 Josh Vatri (11/12)..................................... 21 Josh Vatri (10/11)..................................... 21 Nathan Spaling (08/09)............................. 21 Derrick Bagshaw (08/09).......................... 21

PENALTY MINUTES Jeremy Whelan (11/12).......................... 107 Jeremy Whelan (08/09)............................ 82 Josh Vatri (09/10)..................................... 77 Josh Vatri (08/09)..................................... 76 Steve Spade (08/09)................................. 68 Matt Pasztor (11/12)................................. 56 John McCullough (09/10)......................... 56 Josh Vatri (11/12)..................................... 52 TJ Legge (07/08)...................................... 50 Andrew Randazzo (11/12)........................ 48 Jeremy Whelan (10/11)............................ 44 POWER PLAY GOALS Mike Noyes (08/09).................................... 6 Tony Rizzi (08/09)...................................... 5 Josh Vatri (10/11)....................................... 4 Brent Varty (08/09)..................................... 4 Jordan Freeland (07/08)............................. 4 Josh Vatri (11/12)....................................... 3 Brendan Wise (10/11)................................. 3 Josh Vatri (09/10)....................................... 3 Derrick Bagshaw (09/10)............................ 3 Nathan Spaling (09/10)............................... 3 Tony Rizzi (09/10)...................................... 3 Dustin Turner (07/08)................................. 3 POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP) Josh Vatri (08/09).................................. 1.33 Josh Vatri (09/10).................................. 1.19 Derrick Bagshaw (08/09)....................... 1.11 Nathan Spaling (09/10).......................... 1.00 Jesse Stoughton (11/12)....................... 0.93 Nathan Spaling (10/11).......................... 0.93 Tony Rizzi (11/12)................................. 0.89 Tony Rizzi (08/09)................................. 0.86 Mike Noyes (08/09)............................... 0.82 Josh Vatri (11/12).................................. 0.78 Josh Vatri (10/11).................................. 0.78 Scott Baker (09/10)................................ 0.77 Nathan Spaling (08/09).......................... 0.75

GOALIE STATS APPEARANCES IN A SEASON Matt Mateja (07/08).................................. 27 Jason Guy (09/10).................................... 24 Jason Guy (10/11).................................... 22 Jason Guy (11/12).................................... 21 Matt Mateja (08/09).................................. 16 Jeff Dawson (10/11)................................. 15 MINUTES Matt Mateja (07/08).............................. 1430 Jason Guy (09/10)................................ 1314 Jason Guy (10/11)................................ 1160 Jason Guy (11/12)................................ 1121 Matt Mateja (08/09)................................ 725 Jeff Dawson (08/09)............................... 690 WINS Jason Guy (10/11).................................... 10 Jason Guy (09/10)...................................... 9 Matt Mateja (07/08).................................... 6 Jason Guy (11/12)...................................... 4 Jeff Dawson (08/09)................................... 4 Matt Mateja (08/09).................................... 3 SAVES Matt Mateja (07/08)................................ 807 Jason Guy (09/10).................................. 694 Jason Guy (11/12).................................. 672 Jason Guy (10/11).................................. 637 Matt Mateja (08/09)................................ 404 Jeff Dawson (08/09)............................... 353 GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP) Jason Guy (09/10)................................. 3.21 Jason Guy (09/10)................................. 3.74 Jeff Dawson (08/09).............................. 3.74 Jeff Dawson (10/11).............................. 3.91 Matt Mateja (07/08)............................... 4.41 Jason Guy (11/12)................................. 4.82 SHUTOUTS Jason Guy (10/11)...................................... 1 Jason Guy (09/10)...................................... 1 Matt Mateja (07/08).................................... 1

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UOIT SINGLE GAME RECORDS TEAM SCORING HIGHS

TEAM STREAKS

Most Goals Scored – Game

9 - vs. Western.................................. Feb. 9/12

Most Goals Scored – Period

6 - vs. Ryerson.................................Jan. 28/09

Longest Winning Streak 3

Most Goals Allowed – Game

10 - vs. Windsor . ........................... Nov. 27/12

Longest Losing Streak

Most Goals Allowed – Period

7 - @ Western ............................... Nov. 27/08

Largest Margin of Victory

7 - vs. Brock...................................... Dec. 1/09

Largest Margin of Defeat

8 - @ Laurier......................................Oct. 7/10 8 - vs. Windsor................................ Nov. 27/12

Most Power-Play Goals – Game

3 - vs. York........................................ Feb. 2/08 3 - vs. Ottawa...................................Jan. 16/09 3 - @ Brock....................................... Nov. 4/09

Most Power-Play Opportunities- Game

13 - vs. Brock.................................... Dec. 1/09

Most Power-Play Goals Against - Game

6 - vs. Guelph..................................Jan. 18/08

Most Power-Play Opps. Against – Game

15 - vs. Waterloo............................... Dec. 4/09

TEAM SHOOTING Most Shots Taken - Game

46 - vs. Windsor...............................Oct. 23/10

Most Shots Taken – Period

20 - @ Lakehead............................ Nov. 16/07 20 - @ Ryerson...............................Oct. 20/07 20 - vs. Concordia........................... Nov. 20/10 20 - vs. Lakehead............................Jan. 14/12

Fewest Shots Taken – Game

13 - vs. McGill..................................Jan. 12/08

Most Shots Allowed – Game

56 - @ Western.............................. Nov. 22/07

Most Shots Allowed – Period

23 - vs. McGill..................................Jan. 12/08 23 - @ Windsor............................... Nov. 28/09

Fewest Shots Allowed – Game

19 - vs. Brock.................................... Feb. 6/09

Fewest Shots Allowed – Period

3 - vs. RMC..................................... Nov. 13/09 3 - vs. Brock...................................... Dec. 1/09 3 - vs. York.......................................Jan. 30/10 3 - @ Waterloo................................Jan. 28/12

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Most Goals

3 - Kyle Wetering 3 - Tony Rizzi 3 - Josh Vatri 3 - Ryan Oliver

@ Brock............................. Nov. 4/09 @ Lakehead........................ Feb 5/10 vs. York.............................Jan. 20/11 vs. Western........................ Feb. 9/12

Most Assists

3 - Nathan Spaling 3 - Jason Fransky 3 - Dustin Turner 3 - Nathan Spaling 3 - Tony Rizzi

vs. York.............................. Feb. 8/08 @ Western....................... Nov. 27/08 vs. Carleton.........................Jan. 3/09 @ Windsor....................... Nov. 27/09 vs. Brock............................ Dec. 1/09

Most Points

4 - Josh Vatri 4 - Dustin Turner 4 - Nathan Spaling 4 - Tony Rizzi 4 - Tony Rizzi

vs. Ryerson.......................Jan. 28/09 vs. Brock............................ Dec. 1/09 @ Brock............................. Nov. 4/09 @ Lakehead....................... Feb. 5/10 vs. Brock............................ Dec. 1/09

Most Goals by Opponent

4 - Michael Soros 4 - Thomas Kiriakou 4 - Tyler Peters

vs. RMC............................Oct. 13/07 @ Guelph............................Oct. 8/09 @ Western....................... Nov. 25/11.

Most Assists by Opponent

4 - Happened Six Times

Most Points by Opponent

5 - Thomas Kiriakou 5 - Clinton Pettapiece

@ Guelph............................Oct. 8/09. vs. UOIT............................. Dec. 4/09.

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11 Oct. 24/08 to Dec. 4/08

OUA LEAGUE FORMAT OUA DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENT WEST REGION Brock Guelph Lakehead Laurier UOIT

EAST REGION Waterloo Western Windsor York

Carleton Concordia McGill Nipissing Ottawa

UQTR Toronto Queen’s RMC Ryerson

2011-12 PLAYOFF FORMAT Top eight (8) teams in region advance to the playoffs based on regular season standings. FIRST ROUND (BEST OF THREE SERIES) 1st Place vs. 8th Place 2nd Place vs. 7th Place 3rd Place vs. 6th Place 4th Place vs. 5th Place SECOND ROUND • OUA QUARTERFINALS (BEST OF THREE SERIES) Teams re-seed and play a best of three quarter-finals series (i.e. if all top seeded teams win the match up’s will be # 4 vs. # 1 and # 3 vs. # 2) THIRD ROUND • OUA SEMI-FINALS (BEST OF THREE SERIES) Winners of the quarter-finals play for the Conference title *The higher-seeded team will have home ice advantage for two of the three games (including Game Three) 2013 QUEEN’S CUP Host: Highest Ranked Semi-Final Winner Single Game for the Championship CIS UNIVERSITY CUP Date: March 14-17, 2013 Saskatoon, SK

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2011-12 YEAR IN REVIEW 2011-12 OUA PLAYOFF RESULTS

2011-12 REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS WEST McGill UQTR Nipissing Toronto Carleton Ottawa Ryerson Queen’s Concordia RMC

GP 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28

W 22 19 17 16 15 14 13 13 13 3

L 4 7 7 9 10 13 12 13 13 23

OT 2 2 4 3 3 1 3 2 2 2

PTS 46 40 38 35 33 29 29 28 28 8

PCT 0.821 0.714 0.679 0.625 0.589 0.518 0.518 0.500 0.500 0.143

GF 104 127 120 89 100 79 85 79 114 47

GA 62 98 102 79 78 84 102 88 122 116

PIM 573 721 609 670 962 592 675 512 492 577

EAST Western Lakehead Waterloo York Windsor Brock Guelph Laurier UOIT

GP 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28

W 21 19 15 14 15 13 9 9 6

L 4 9 9 10 12 14 14 17 21

OT 3 0 4 4 1 1 5 2 1

PTS 45 38 34 32 31 27 23 20 13

PCT 0.804 0.679 0.607 0.571 0.554 0.482 0.411 0.357 0.232

GF 116 110 93 89 106 83 89 70 86

GA 71 79 85 86 95 99 100 102 138

PIM 378 680 448 583 628 675 561 582 650

2011-12 UNIVERSITY CUP RESULTS Thursday, March 22 Pool B #1: McGill 6, Moncton 3 Pool A #1: UNB 6, UQTR 1 Friday, March 23 Pool B #2: Moncton 5, Saskatchewan 1 Pool A #2: Western 3, UQTR 2 (OT) Saturday, March 24 Pool B #3: Saskatchewan 4, McGill 3 Pool A #3: Western 3, UNB 2 Sunday, March 25 University Cup Final: McGill 4, Western 3 OT MVP (Major W.J. ‘Danny’ McLeod Award): Francis Verreault-Paul, McGill All-Tournament Team: Goaltender: Josh Unice, Western Defenceman: Marc-Andre Dorion, McGill Defenceman: Jonathan Harty, UNB Forward: Francis Verreault-Paul, McGill Forward: Alexandre Picard-Hooper, McGill Forward: Keaton Turkiewicz, Western

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FIRST ROUND McGill defeated Queen’s 2-0 Ottawa defeated Nipissing 2-0 Carleton defeated Toronto 2-1 UQTR defeated Ryerson 2-1 Lakehead defeated Guelph 2-1 Brock defeated Waterloo 2-0 Windsor defeated York 2-0 Western defeated Laurier 2-0 SECOND ROUND (QUARTER-FINALS) McGill defeated Ottawa 2-0 UQTR defeated Carleton 2-1 Windsor defeated Lakehead 2-1 Western defeated Brock 2-0 THIRD ROUND (SEMI-FINALS) Western defeated Windsor 2-1 McGill defeated UQTR 2-0 2012 QUEEN’S CUP McGill defeated Western Final Score: 4-1

HISTORY OF THE QUEEN'S CUP The history of the Queen’s Cup is rooted in Canada’s rich hockey tradition. McGill University formed the world’s first organized hockey team in 1877. By 1886, Queen’s University had also formed a team and played their cross-town rivals from Royal Military College in exhibition games. In 1891, a challenge from the McGill team to The University of Toronto resulted in the formation of the Varsity Blues hockey team. Repeated attempts to form an intercollegiate league were unsuccessful because of the expense and distance of travel. It took 10 years of debate and occasional exhibition games, until officials from Queen’s, McGill, Toronto, Osgoode Hall, RMC, Ottawa College and Trinity University met in 1901 and agreed to form a union for the following year. A new era in the hockey world opened with the 1902-03 season, as the world’s first university hockey league was born. As university hockey teams were still relatively new, the Canadian Intercollegiate Hockey Union (CIHU) officials devised two schedules, one was for more experienced teams and other for intermediate-level teams. The “Senior Series”, as it was known, consisted of McGill, Queen’s and the University of Toronto. The schedule in that inaugural season consisted of only two contests (i.e. a one-game series versus each team). The first league game was played in Kingston on Jan. 16, 1903, resulting in a 7-1 victory for Toronto over Queen’s. At that game, the Queen’s hockey club offered a silver trophy, known as the Queen’s Cup, to be presented to the eventual league champion. McGill opened their season at home on Jan. 23, 1903 with a resounding 7-0 loss to the upstart Golden Gaels. The following week, a wild 9-7 McGill victory over the Varsity Blues, resulted in a first-place finish for McGill. Since there was no playoff format in place (that would come about some six decades later), McGill was declared the inaugural Queen’s Cup champions. The trophy has been contested since the 1902-03 season, interrupted only by the two World Wars. After World War II the league expanded and the OUA now includes 16 institutions (after reaching a high of 17 teams in the mid-1980’s). Twelve different schools have hoisted the Queen’s Cup. Toronto has claimed ownership 41 times, including 10 straight championships in the 1920’s and 12 of 14 championships from 1964-1975. McGill is second with 15 titles, followed by UQTR (eight), Queens (six), Guelph and Montreal (five each) and Waterloo twice. Brock, McMaster, Western and Windsor have each hoisted the Cup once. (Source: OUA Central Office)

PAST CHAMPIONS 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87

McGill* McGill McGill Western McGill UQTR Lakehead Western York UQTR* UQTR UQTR* UQTR UQTR Windsor Guelph* Waterloo Western Guelph Toronto UQTR UQTR* Laurier Laurier York* York

* Won CIS University Cup 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80 1978-79 1977-78 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75 1973-74 1972-73 1971-72 1970-71 1969-70 1968-69 1967-68 1966-67 1965-66 1964-65 1963-64 1962-63 1961-62 1960-61

York York* Toronto* Laurier Toronto Queen’s Guelph Guelph Toronto Toronto* Guelph Toronto Waterloo* Toronto Toronto* Toronto* Toronto* Toronto* Toronto Toronto* Toronto* Montreal Toronto McMaster* Toronto Laval

1959-60 1958-59 1957-58 1956-57 1955-56 1954-55 1953-54 1952-53 1951-52 1950-51 1949-50 1948-49 1947-48 1946-47 1945-46 1940-45 1939-40 1938-39 1937-38 1936-37 1935-36 1934-35 1933-34 1932-33 1931-32 1930-31

Laval Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Laval Montreal Montreal Toronto Montreal Montreal Toronto Toronto McGill N/A Toronto McGill McGill McGill McGill McGill McGill McGill Toronto McGill

1929-30 1928-29 1927-28 1926-27 1925-26 1924-25 1923-24 1922-23 1921-22 1920-21 1919-20 1915-19 1914-15 1913-14 1912-13 1911-12 1910-09 1909-10 1908-09 1907-08 1906-07 1905-06 1904-05 1903-04 1902-03

McGill Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto N/A Toronto Queen’s Toronto McGill Toronto Queen’s Queen’s Toronto Toronto Queen’s McGill Queen’s McGill

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UOIT TRADITIONS

Ridgebacks Nickname The Ridgeback nickname represents both the athletes and the location of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. A Ridgeback is a large and well-muscled hunting dog that is legendary for its ability and use in hunting down lions. Strong and extremely competitive by nature, the Ridgeback is also lightning quick and deftly alert while constantly paying attention to its surroundings. Known as a dominant dog with aggressive instincts, the Ridgeback moves, not only like a hunting dog, but like a dog of prey. It is strong willed and confident that thrives on vigorous exercise and athletic activities. Native to Africa, the Ridgeback is well-known for its ability to hunt large game including lions. In addition to describing the skills and traits of UOIT athletes, the Ridgeback nickname aptly describes the majestic Oak Ridges Moraine just north of campus. Glenn Coady (pictured) submitted the name Ridgebacks, which was selected from over 300 submissions to become the official nickname of UOIT.

Hunter the Ridgeback Hunter the Ridgeback was born in February 2006. Needing an identity for the Ridgebacks varsity teams, the athletic department found this dog and asked the student body to name him. After a variety of names were considered Hunter was chosen. The name Hunter represents the breed’s instincts and reputation as a hunting dog in Africa. Hunter can be found at UOIT varsity hockey games cheering on the teams and dancing up a storm, as well as at events throughout the community. Hunter can also be seen taking part in the UOIT ‘School is Cool’ youth programs at elementary schools across the Durham Region.

The BLUE CREW The Blue Crew has been a tradition since the first time the UOIT Ridgebacks hockey team set foot on the ice. Some of the loudest and most rowdy fans in the OUA, members of the Blue Crew can be seen on game days sporting their distinctive Blue Crew t-shirts and hard helmets. Anyone one can be a member of the Blue Crew, all that is required is the spirit to support the Ridgebacks and an appetite to enjoy the pregame specials available to all Blue Crew members at Shagwell’s on the Ridge.

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BROCK UNIVERSITY Badgers

Head Coach: Murray Nystrom 2011-12 Record: 13-14-1 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-2-0 (7-7-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-2-0 (7-7-1)

Enrollment:............................................................. 16,356 Colours:................................................Red, Blue & White Location:..................................................... St. Catharines Arena:............................Seymour-Hannah Centre (1,400) Web Page:...........................................www.gobadgers.ca

CARLETON UNIVERSITY Ravens

Head Coach: Marty Johnston 2011-12 Record: 15-10-3 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-0 (2-1-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-0-0 (2-2-0)

Enrollment:............................................................. 16,900 Colours:..........................................Scarlet, White & Black Location:.................................................................Ottawa Arena:.......................................................Ice House (500) Web Page:.............................................www.goravens.ca

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Stingers

Head Coach: Kevin Figsby 2011-12 Record: 13-13-2 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-0 (2-1-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-0-0 (2-1-0)

Enrollment:............................................................. 32,000 Colours:..................................................Burgundy & Gold Location:.............................................................. Montreal Arena:......................................Ed Meagher Arena (1,000) Web Page:............................................... www.stingers.ca

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Gryphons

Head Coach: Shawn Camp 2011-12 Record: 9-14-5 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-2-0 (3-11-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-2-0 (3-11-1)

Enrollment:............................................................. 18,125 Colours:................................................Red, Gold & Black Location:.................................................................Guelph Arena:................................Gryphon Centre Arena (1,400) Web Page:.............................................www.gryphons.ca

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Thunderwolves

Head Coach: Mike Busniuk 2011-12 Record: 19-9-0 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-3-0 (3-10-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-3-0 (3-10-1)

Enrollment:............................................................... 6,585 Colours:............................................Blue, White & Yellow Location:........................................................Thunder Bay Arena:.................................. Fort William Gardens (3,710) Web Page:...................... www.thunderwolveshockey.com

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY Golden Hawks

Head Coach: Greg Puhalski 2011-12 Record: 9-17-2 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-1-0 (2-10-0) UOIT vs. Playoffs: 0-0-0 (1-1-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-2-0 (3-12-1)

Enrollment:............................................................. 14,877 Colours:.......................................................Purple & Gold Location:..............................................................Waterloo Arena:....................Waterloo Recreation Complex (3,400) Web Page:................................. www.laurierathletics.com

MCGILL UNIVERSITY Redmen

Head Coach: Kelly Nobes 2011-12 Record: 22-4-2 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-0 (0-3-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0--0-0 (0-3-0)

Enrollment:............................................................. 33,258 Colours:......................................................... Red & White Location:.............................................................. Montreal Arena:........................................... McConnell Arena (950) Web Page:.................................... www.athletics.mcgill.ca

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NIPISSING UNIVERSITY Lakers

Head Coach: Mike McParland 2011-12 Record: 17-7-4 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-0 (0-0-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-0 (0-2-0)

Enrollment:............................................................... 3,717 Colours:............................................ Blue, Green & White Location:............................................................ North Bay Arena:...................................... Memorial Gardens (4,000) Web Page:............................. www.nipissingu.ca/athletics

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA Gee-Gees

Head Coach: Real Paiement 2011-12 Record: 14-13-1 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-0 (1-1-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-0-0 (2-1-1)

Enrollment:............................................................. 30,000 Colours:...................................................... Garnet & Grey Location:.................................................................Ottawa Arena:............................................. Sports Complex (850) Web Page:..............................................www.geegees.ca

UNIVERSITE DU QUEBEC A TROIS-RIVIERES Patriotes

Head Coach: Gilles Bouchard 2011-12 Record: 19-7-2 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-0 (0-3-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-0-0 (0-3-0)

Enrollment:............................................................. 10,000 Colours:...................................................Green & Orange Location:...................................................... Trois-Rivieres Arena:............................................... Trois-Rivieres Arena Web Page:...................................... www.uqtr.ca/Patriotes

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY Gaels

Head Coach: Brett Gibson 2011-12 Record: 13-13-2 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-0 (0-2-2) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-0 (0-3-2)

Enrollment:............................................................. 16,843 Colours:................................................. Gold, Blue & Red Location:.............................................................. Kingston Arena:.......................... Kingston Memorial Centre (3,300) Web Page:........................................ www.gogaelsgo.com

ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA Paladins

Head Coach: Adam Shell 2011-12 Record: 3-23-2 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-0 (1-2-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-0 (1-2-1)

Enrollment:.................................................................. 960 Colours:......................................................... Red & White Location:.............................................................. Kingston Arena:.................................... Constantaine Arena (1,500) Web Page:....................................... www.rmc.ca/athletics

RYERSON UNIVERSITY Rams

Head Coach: Graham Wise 2011-12 Record: 13-12-3 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-1 (1-1-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-0-1 (5-3-1)

Enrollment:............................................................. 25,000 Colours:.......................................................... Blue & Gold Location:................................................................Toronto Arena:............................. Mattamy Athletic Centre (2,700) Web Page:........................................www.ryersonrams.ca

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Varsity Blues

Head Coach: Darren Lowe 2011-12 Record: 16-9-3 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-0 (0-1-1) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-0 (1-3-1)

Enrollment:............................................................. 63,109 Colours:............................................... Navy Blue & White Location:................................................................Toronto Arena:.............................................. Varsity Arena (4,100) Web Page:.........................................www.varsityblues.ca

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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Warriors

Head Coach: Brian Bourque 2011-12 Record: 15-9-4 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-1-0 (4-6-2) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-1-0 (4-6-2)

Enrollment:............................................................. 22,000 Colours:............................................. Gold, Black & White Location:..............................................................Waterloo Arena:...................................... Columbia Ice Field (1,000) Web Page:.......................................www.gowarriorsgo.ca

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO Mustangs

Head Coach: Clarke Singer 2011-12 Record: 21-4-3 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-2-0 (5-7-1) UOIT vs. Playoffs: 0-0-0 (1-2-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 1-2-0 (6-10-1)

Enrollment:............................................................. 30,000 Colours:..................................................... Purple & White Location:................................................................ London Arena:........................................ Thompson Arena (5,000) Web Page:............................... www.westernmustangs.ca

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Lancers

Head Coach: Kevin Hamlin 2011-12 Record: 15-12-1 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-3-0 (4-9-0) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0 (5-10-0)

Enrollment:............................................................. 14,290 Colours:.......................................................... Blue & Gold Location:............................................................... Windsor Arena:............................................ Windsor Arena (4,600) Web Page:............................................ www.golancers.ca

YORK UNIVERSITY Lions

Head Coach: Jim Wells 2011-12 Record: 14-10-4 UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-0 (6-6-3) UOIT vs. Overall: 0-3-0 (6-7-3)

Enrollment:............................................................. 50,000 Colours:......................................................... Red & White Location:................................................................Toronto Arena:....................................... Canlan Ice Sports (1,500) Web Page:........................................... www.yorkulions.ca

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