Wilfrid Laurier University
HAWKEY ALUMNI CLUB NEWSLETTER
From the home of Golden Hawk Hockey
Volume 7, Issue 1
2008-2009 Schedule Oct 9 vs Western, W 5-2 Oct 11 vs Waterloo, W 5-3 Oct 17 @ Windsor, W 6-5 Oct 18 @ Western, OTL 3-4 Oct 24 @ Lakehead, W 3-2 Oct 25 @ Lakehead, L 1-6 Oct 30 vs Windsor, W 4-3 Nov 1 @ Waterloo, W 6-2 Nov 6 vs Guelph, W 5-0 Nov 7 vs Brock, W 5-1 Nov 13 @ Guelph, W 3-2 Nov 15 @ Brock, L 3-6 Nov 22 @ UOIT,W 6-4 Nov 27 @ York, W 7-3 Nov 29 vs UOIT, W 6-3 Jan 3 vs York, 7:30 p.m. Jan 7 @ Ryerson, 7:30 p.m. Jan 10 @ Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Jan 15 vs RMC, 7:30 p.m. Jan 17 vs Queen’s, 7:30 p.m. Jan 22 vs Waterloo, 7:30 p.m. Jan 24 @ Western, 7:30 p.m. Jan 29 vs Western, 7:30 p.m. Jan 30 vs Windsor, 7:30 p.m. Feb 6 vs Lakehead, 7:30 p.m. Feb 7 vs Lakehead, 7:30 p.m. Feb 12 @ Waterloo, 7:30 p.m. Feb 13 @ Windsor, 7:05 p.m.
2009 Upcoming Events
MID-SEASON EDITION
Golden Hawks Ranked Fifth in the Nation With 15 regular season games under their belts, the Golden Hawks men’s hockey team is just over halfway done the 2008-09 regular season. The Hawks have posted a very impressive 12-21 record in the first half of the season which puts them in first place in the very competitive OUA Far West Division. With a .833 winning percentage the team is currently ranked fifth in the CIS and has been ranked every week of the season. The first eight games of the 2008-09 campaign saw the Hawks take 13 of 16 points from their divisional opponents and dominate the field. With a one point lead over the Lakehead Thunderwolves and a three point lead over the Waterloo Warriors it will be important that the Hawks keep on top against the mid-east division in January before playing the final 8 games against divisional opponents, both rivals have played one extra game. The offence has scored a blazing 68 goals in 15 games and is ranked 2nd in that category, seven goals off the league leaders UQTR, who have played 2 more games. This is due in part to the big line of Mark Voakes (St. Thomas, Ont), JeanMichel Rizk (Dunham, Que), and Luke Girard (Mississauga, Ont). Voakes and Rizk are currently tied for fifth in points in the CIS with 28 points in 15 games. Girard is fourth in scoring in the CIS with 13 goals. Captain Nick Vergeer (West Lorne, ON) is providing great leadership and also has found the back of the net with six goals and 14 assists. First year power play specialist Philip Magistrale (Tsawwassen, BC) is leading the defence in scoring with three goals and 12 assists and is a big contributor to one of the best special teams unit in the league.
The Hawkey Alumni Club has played a significant role in the success of this program by financially supporting some of the efforts needed to sustain the competitive level this program has seen in recent years. To reach it’s ultimate goal, we’ll have to continue to raise the bar. The Hawks won’t take it easy this holiday season, either. Instead, they will head to Thunder Bay just after Christmas to compete in the non-conference Lakehead Tournament, playing against the University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan and the home Thunderwolves. Going into 2009 with a record of 12-2-1, the Hawks anticipate continued success in the new year.
1993-1994 Team Reunion February 6th-8th, 2009 As part of Alumni Weekend activities Alumni Weekend Saturday, February 7th, 2009 (versus Lakehead) Golf Tournament Thursday, June 4th, 2009 Rockway Golf Course Kitchener, Ontario
Perhaps the biggest improvement to this years’ team is the defensive play thanks in large part to the defencemen; first year Philip Magistrale, third year smooth skating Chad Kennedy (Mississauga, Ont), second year speedster Tyler Townsend (Tavistock, Ont), NCAA transfer Ryan Bernardi (Etobicoke, Ont), third year Adam Maccarone Rookie Phillip Maginstrale (Whitby, Ont), rangy continues to climb statistically first year Garrett Sinfield (London, Ont), and local boy Jordan Bonneville (St Agatha, Ont). All seven guys are good skaters and move the puck well controlling the game in the Olympic size ice pad at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre. Another key component of that solid defensive play is the ‘rubber baron’ Jeff MacDougald (Shallow Lake, Ont) who has been very consistent (11-2-1) and currently posts a 2.77 goals against average and a .909 save percentage.
Jean-Michel Rizk is tied for the team lead in overall points with a current tally of 28 with Mark Voakes
This is a team that you’ll want to see. They are fast, skilled, offensive, and play an entertaining style. Come out and cheer for the 2008-09 Hawks, you won’t be disappointed.
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