Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Newsletter From the Home of Golden Hawk Hockey
Volume 3, Issue 1 Message from Dr. Bob Rosehart "There have been
many encouraging moments in the early season on the ice and the team remains in the hunt for the lead in our division. Your ongoing interest, participation and support has and continues to be very important to the success of our student athletes."
Message from Peter Baxter
"In the off-season Head Coach Steve Martell worked exceptionally hard building the hockey program with the goal to compete on the national level. Recruiting trips to Quebec, Maritimes and Western Canada have achieved results. Coach Martell has added experience to his coaching staff by hiring former Waterloo Siskin Coaches Dave Officer and Doug Carmichael. Our Department of Athletics staff is committed to assisting the Hockey Alumni Executive with events such as the Hockey Alumni Weekend, February 4, 2006 and the Golf Tournament in the summer. Please visit our website to not only follow the Hawks but to check out upcoming Alumni Events. Your participation and support of these events will assist Coach Martell and our hockey student-athletes in our goal to compete at the highest level. Thank you in advance for your support! Go Hawks!"
Mid Season 2005-06
Laurier Hockey Embraces Championship Look of the 80s In an effort to rekindle the champion-ship persona of Laurier Hockey, Head Coach - Steve Martell and the Athletic Department have re-invested in the former championship tradition of the early eighties. Specifically, the program has decided to capture the look and feel of the 1982-83 championship winning team by adopting the look and style of their OUA championship. The 1982-83 Golden Hawks, which complied a 19-4-1 regular season record and were named OUA champions, are considered one of the best teams in Laurier Hockey history. Significant alumni such as Tony Martindale, Rob Deutschmann, Kevin Casey, Wayne Gowing, Steve Bienkowski, Terry Thompson and Dave Bogart were all members of the 82-83-championship team. In addition, the new “old” look also respectfully embraces the championship winning teams of the 1987-
88 and 1988-89 seasons. In both years, Laurier Hockey complied a 13-10-3 and a 19-4 regular season records, respectfully. The
2005-06 version of the Laurier Golden Hawks are looking to once again re-capture the OUA crown. Coach Martell is looking to better the 12-10-2 record of the 2005 season and hopes that the re-emphasis on the winning tradition exemplifies our past in order to help fuel the present. “We
have had some great teams here in the past. This is to simply acknowledge and recognize some our more significant teams and what they have done for the program. In the past few years, I am confident that Laurier Hockey has taken significant steps to once again be one of the most dominant programs in the country. Tradition cannot be ignored. The re-adoption of our older look is simply a statement of thanks to our former championship winning teams and will signify to our current class the responsibility of representing Laurier Hockey.”
Message from HAC President:
The objectives of the WLU Hawkey Alumni Club are contained in its constitution and include the organization of events to encourage alumni participation and interaction. It also states as an objective to create and maintain a means for alumni to make a financial contribution to the development and support of the hockey team. Our ultimate goal is to make a difference in the advancement of the hockey team to a National Championship. Thanks to the hard work of the club’s executive and the enormous support of the alumni we are well on our way to achieving these goals. Since our inception in 2003 we have organized four successful events and managed to financially assist in acquiring skates for the team members and have made inroads in establishing endowment funds that will benefit the team in years to come. We have raised almost $10,000 in the operating endowment fund and $30,000 in the awards endowment fund. We will be presenting our first award from this later fund at the Alumni Weekend in February. On behalf of the Hawkey Alumni Club and its executive I would like to thank each of you for your support and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
For more information please visit our website at www.laurierathletics.com
2005-06 Recruiting Class: Dan Ehrman- Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) Dan (21) is a 6’4 220lbs defenseman who will add size, skill, and character to the blue line. Coach Martell - “He is a great guy that can add some stability to our defense." Nick Van Herpt- Ottawa 67s (OHL) Nick (20) is a 6’0, 190lbs defenseman with significant Major A experience. Coach Martell - "He brings a championship culture to our hockey club and will be an asset for our program for years to come." Mike Reindorf- Pictou Weeks Crushers (MJHL) Mike (21) is a 6’0, 190lbs Nova Scotia defenseman and two-time league all-star. Coach Martell - “Mike is solid person and excellent student with exceptional team. I have no doubt about his leadership skills and his abilities." Andre Gill- Miramichi Timberwolves (MJHL) Andre (21) was the leading scorer and Jacques Allard Trophy winner in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League in 2004-05. Coach Martell - “We believe that we have landed one of the best, if not the best Jr. A. player in the country.” Matt Maccarone- Sudbury Wolves (OHL) Matt (21) is a 6’7, 245lbs centre will add skill, character, and size to the Hawks. Coach Martell - “I feel that Matt has the potential to be a great player in our league. His experience and character are essential for us if we are going to be a top team in the CIS.” Ryan Courtney- Sudbury Wolves (OHL) Ryan (23) is a 6’3, 220lbs centre and former prospect of the Buffalo Sabres. Coach Martell - “Ryan has been patiently waiting and playing senior hockey for one year. He will have an immediate impact on our program, as he will add a wealth of experience.” Tyler Grover- Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) Tyler (21) comes to Laurier from Consort, Alberta. Coach Martell“Tyler has exceptional leadership skills and will be one of my character players for many years. He is a solid player and an excellent student.” Mark Voakes- Bowling Green Univ./St. Thomas Stars Coach Martell - “Mark (21) is an exceptional individual and great student that will be counted on to lead the Hawks back to an OUA championship." Chris Gill- Bentley College/Newmarket Hurricanes Coach Martell - “Chris is a skilled, hard working guy that will get a chance to compete for a top spot on our squad. I’m thrilled he has chosen Laurier to further his interests in business.” Goalie: Ed Van Herpt- Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) Ed (23) was a part of the 2002 Laurier Golden Hawks has returned to Laurier Hockey after a year away from the program. Coach Martell – “I believe that Ed has the potential to be a great goalie in this league! He is too good of goalie to stop playing." Aaron Forer- Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) Aaron comes from Saskatchewan Junior A as a starting goaltender. Coach Martell – “I believe that Aaron will be one of the great steals of this recruiting class. He is an exceptional team guy with a tremendous work ethic."
2005-06 Recruiting Class: Laurier Hockey Announces Hockey Staff for the 2005-2006 Season Head Coach Steve Martell and the Athletic Department at Wilfrid Laurier University are pleased to announce the hockey staff additions for the 2005-06 season. Joining the Golden Hawks as an Assistant Coach is the former head coach of the Waterloo Siskins and Elmira Sugar Kings of the Mid Western Jr. B. League - David Officer. Officer brings a wealth of championship experience to the position after having coached hockey in the Kitchener-Waterloo area for over 20 seasons. In addition to his coaching expertise, Officer is also a full time guidance counselor at Sir John A. MacDonald High School in Waterloo. Coach Martell - “We believe that we have landed an integral asset in the process of building our program back to national prominence. David is simply an excellent person with an outstanding work ethic who has a real grasp on what it takes to succeed in a university environment. I have been pursuing David Officer since I arrived in Waterloo. He has always been my first choice for this position. I firmly believe that our staff and Laurier Hockey has improved itself significantly today with the addition of David Officer”. In addition, Laurier Hockey is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Carmichael, Andy Brown, and Terry Donaldson. Carmichael joins the Hawks staff as a career coach and teacher in the KitchenerWaterloo area with over 25 years of coaching and teaching experience. Coach Martell is looking forward to drawing upon his knowledge in building our program. Coach Martell - “He is an excellent individual with a wealth of experience. We
are very fortunate to land an individual such as Doug. It is not very often that an individual like Doug comes along that could assist in growing our program. We are very excited to have him!” Laurier Hockey is also pleased to announce the addition of Andy Brown to the program. Brown joins the Hawks as an assistant coach after having coached in the Kitchener-Waterloo minor hockey system for the last 15 years. Coach Martell – “Andy has a lot of experience in the Kitchener minor hockey system and enjoys being around the hockey community. While he does not have a lot of experience at the CIS level, I believe that he will be a great asset in building our program. He is eager to learn and will be an excellent addition that will compliment some of our other resources.” In addition, Laurier Hockey is pleased to announce the hiring of 3rd Kinesiology student Terry Donaldson in the dual role as a student fitness coach and equipment manager. As a fitness coach, Terry will be called upon to lead, develop, and help train both the off ice and on ice conditioning programs for the Hawks. In addition, Terry will also take on the role as full time equipment manager and work under the supervision of head therapist Jamie Carlson. Coach Martell – “We are excited to have Terry. He is a great student, who is eager for an opportunity to learn and be apart of elite sport. He has some significant mentors to learn and grow from. In addition, he will be called upon immediately to use the information that he has been learning in the Laurier Kinesiology program. It is simply a win-win situation for everyone involved”.
2005-06 Roster and Staff: Goal:
Defenseman: 5 - Cameron Black - Toronto, ON 12 - Rob Dmytruk - Scarborough, ON 44 - Dan Ehrman - Duncan, BC 7 - Jordan Fair - Guelph, ON 24 - Jeff Grandfield - Waterloo, ON 18 - Riley Moher - Port Credit, ON 3 - Michael Reindorf - Lake Echo, NS 6 - Nick Van Herpt - Kingston, ON 4 - Adam Wood - Toronto, ON Forwards: 14 - David Brown - East York, ON 11 - Richard Colwill - Arthur, ON 17 - Ryan Courtney - Ennismore, ON 22 - James Edgar - Brigden, ON 9 - Andre Gill - Botwood, NL 26 - Luke Girard - Mississauga, ON 27 - Matt Grennier - Dryden, ON 57 - Joseph Grover - Consort, AB 25 - Matt Maccarone - Whitby, ON 32 - Chace Nusca - Burlington, ON 19 - Nick Vergeer - West Lorne, ON 33 - Mark Voakes - St.Thomas, ON 10 - Evan Weber - Simcoe, ON
1 - Justin Day - Sarnia, ON 35 - Aaron Forer - Melfort, ON 30 - Edward Van Herpt - Kingston, ON Staff: David Officer - Assistant Coach Doug Carmichael - Assistant Coach Andy Brown - Assistant Coach Terrry - Student Fitness Coach/ Equipment Manager N/A - Student Therapist Jamie Carlson – Head Therapist and Equipment Manager
2006 Hockey Alumni Weekend Saturday February 4th, 2006 is the date of our 3rd annual Alumni Weekend. Register online before December 1st and be entered for a chance to win a signed NHL game jersey. Due to the growth of this event, spots for participation in the alumni games will be limited this year so register early. Last year’s participation exploded to over 70 alumni taking part in the alumni games with family and friends combining for over 200 people in attendance. Highlights of the day included the family skate, access to the swimplex, a buffet reception and the varsity game. Find your picture in the updated photo gallery for last year’s event on the Alumni Weekend 2006 webpage at: www.laurierathletics.com/HAC The silent auction, raffle and adopt-a-hawk helped contribute over $6000 to the hockey program. Special thanks goes out to our title sponsor, Purolator courier and the WLU Alumni Association, ARCA Financial, and Morty’s Pub for their generosity. The festivities didn’t end with the varsity game as the party moved to Morty’s Pub where old stories were embellished until the early morning hours. There was a large contingent of groggy hawks sitting down to breakfast at the Waterloo Inn the next morning. The chance to do it all again is only 2 months away. Get your ticket online now at: www.laurierathletics.com/HAC. For more information or if you can donate a silent auction item, please contact Martin Kearns 416-730-4274 or kearns.mj@pg.com. Martin Kearns ’99 Mark Pederson ‘98 Alumni Weekend Co-Chairs
HAWKEY ALUMNI CLUB GOLF DAY RAISES ALMOST $10,000 With 116 golfers in attendance the 5th annual Hawkey Alumni golf day honoured long time veteran coach Wayne Gowing for his 30+ years of success at Wildrid Laurier University with congratulatory speeches from Tuffy Knight and Rich Newbrough. Following 18 holes of a team scramble format the Hawkey alumni sat down to dinner with an additional 18 friends to reminisce and applaud Wayne. This years winners; Stu Julius, Hans Boon, Mike Belanger and Don Smith will be disbanded for next years event…..too good! The terrific amount of money raised will again benefit our varsity hockey program and the golf committee of John Baker, Joe McCrea, Sonny Kumpf , Roly Webster and myself. We wish to thank our sponsors Challenger Motorfreight, Laurier Alumni Assoc., Hi-Tec, Chip Shot promotions, Purolator and Berkshire for their participation. Mark your calendar for next years date of June 8th and register early online to guarantee your spot as we honour the ‘87/’88 championship team. Bob Zarzycki Chair ’05 Golf Committee
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2005-2006 Golden Hawk Schedule
9/23/2005 @ Brantford 7:30 P.M 9/24/2005 @ Tilsoonberg 7:30 10/1/2005 @York Inv 1 P.M 10/2/2005 @ York Inv 4:30 P.M 10/7/2005 @ UQTR 7:30 P.M 10/8/2005 @ McGill 7:30 P.M 10/15/2005 @ Elmira College 10/21/2005 vs. Toronto 7:30 P.M 10/22/2005 vs. Ryerson 7:30 P.M 10/28/2005 @ RMC 7:30 P.M 10/29/2005 @ Queens 7:30 P.M 11/4/2005 vs. Lakehead 7:30 P.M 11/5/2005 vs. Lakehead 7:30 11/10/2005 @ Waterloo 7:30 P.M 11/12/2005 @ Western 7:30 P.M 11/18/2005 vs. McGill 7:30 P.M 11/19/2005 vs. Ottawa 5 P.M 11/25/2005 @ Concordia 7:30 11/26/2005 @ UQTR 7:30 P.M 12/1/2005 vs.Guelph 7:30 P.M 1/6/2006 @ York 7:30 P.M 1/8/2006 vs. Brock 2 P.M 1/12/2006 @ Guelph 7:30 P.M 1/14/2005 vs. Guelph 7:30 P.M 1/21/2006 @ Brock 7:30 P.M 1/27/2006 @ Windsor 7 P.M 1/28/2006 @ Windsor 7 P.M 2/1/2006 @ Waterloo 7:30 P.M 2/4/2006vs.Western 7:30 P.M 2/9/2006 @ Guelph 7:30 P.M 2/11/2006 vs. York 7:30 P.M