BROCKPORT HOCKEY GOLF TOURNAMENT

You can support the Golden Eagles ice hockey team and have an enjoyable day on the course by participating in the second annual Brockport Hockey Golf Tournament. The event takes place on Saturday, September 27th, and is quite affordable at $75/person ($125 with sponsorship).

For complete details, download the form here:

www.geocities.com/bob_c14067/hockeygolf08.pdf

HOCKEY FIGHT VIDEO

On YouTube there's a 2005 fight between Fredonia and Brockport. Enjoy....

MICK UTZIG SIGNS WITH MAD HATTERS

Mick Utzig played for the Golden Eagles in the '02-'03 and 03'-04' seasons. The Danbury, CT News-Times reports on his current hockey career...


Mad Hatters sign three players

DANBURY -- The Danbury Mad Hatters professional hockey team signed three more players Wednesday as they prepare for their inaugural season in the new Eastern Professional Hockey League. The Mad Hatters have signed forwards Mykul Haun and Brett Riley and defenseman Mike Utzig to bring their roster up to eight players. As per club policy, the terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Utzig, a 29-year-old defenseman from Buffalo, N.Y., hasn't played professionally since the 2005-06 season. In two pro seasons in the SPHL, he played in 54 games and collected one goal, seven assists and 111 penalty minutes. Utzig (6-3, 225) made the biggest impact with the Huntsville Havoc in 2004-05, playing in 42 games and putting up a goal, five assists and 102 penalty minutes.

Before turning pro, Utzig played two seasons for SUNY-Brockport, playing in 47 games and recording six goals, 16 assists and 121 penalty minutes.

"Mike's a smart, steady defensive defenseman. He's surprisingly mobile for a big man. He's got a cannon from the point and is tough as nails," Tedstone said. "He's had offers elsewhere, but he wants to win a championship and sees Danbury as his best shot."

The Mad Hatters are scheduled to begin training camp on Oct. 22 and will play 50 games in their first season, with opening night scheduled for Nov. 1. For ticket information, look online at MadHattersHockey.com or call (203) 885-1128.

Source: http://www.newstimes.com/ci_9978551

RAY TREMBLAY'S RECOVERY

Brockport has picked up forward Ray Tremblay for the upcoming season. The forward spent last year with Division III Northland College where he posted 10 points in 27 games. He hails from Peachland, British Columbia and has an interesting story about his hockey career. This article ran in the Kelowna, BC newspaper a year ago....

Northland Hockey Recruit Recovers from Broken Back

The moment Ray Tremblay’s life took a drastic turn he knew something was wrong. Tremblay, a 20-year-old playing for Beaver Valley’s Junior B hockey team, was spending Christmas holiday at his grandmother’s house in Midway. Walking along the banks of the Kettle River, Tremblay slipped and fell, fracturing two bones in his back and throwing a promising future into question.

“I thought it was pretty serious right off the bat,” said Tremblay this week. “It knocked the wind out of me and I couldn’t get up. I fell kind of funny and I guess the spine just kind of gave way.”

Two bones in Tremblay’s spine were fractured. Months of painful rehabilitation lay ahead. Surgery was an option. A possible college hockey career was now in doubt. He couldn’t stop thinking of his current team, a young squad the veteran Tremblay was trying to help lead. When the dust had settled and after Tremblay had spent a couple of painstaking nights in the Grand Forks’ hospital, the Westside native learned that he had two options: Surgery which would likely mean never playing hockey again, or a back brace and months with virtually no movement.

Tremblay, a Westside Minor Hockey product, chose the road that would allow him to play hockey again. “I could have had surgery but I would have lost a lot of mobility in my back and might not have played hockey again,” he said of his choice to try and allow the back to heal.

“The first month or so I was pretty much in bed 23 hours a day. I could get up for about 15 minutes before it would get too sore.”

Tremblay’s ordeal began last Christmas. Incredibly, the 5-foot-10 forward is now back skating and back near 100 per cent just six months later. But it seems like much longer to Tremblay and his family. His father Cary was there when the accident happened and was with his son along the way. “It scares the hell out of you,” said Cary. “The first thing you worry about with a spinal injury is is he going to be able to walk. Then you worry about is he going to be able to do the things he loves to do. There were really hard days when you just didn’t know. There were setbacks when things didn’t feel right.”

Eventually things did start to feel right. After progressing through rehab, Tremblay was able to start walking with a back brace more and more. Then in March the back brace was gone and he was able to start walking around without it. But those months, lying in bed not able to move, are still fresh in his mind and probably always will be.

“It was tough spending everyday in bed,” said Tremblay. “But I couldn’t do anything about it, I couldn’t change anything. I had to keep positive. I didn’t cheat or do anything I wasn’t supposed to. And in the end it worked out.”

Before the accident Tremblay was the leader on Beaver Valley’s young team, lighting up the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. In Beaver Valley’s first 35 games he recorded 23 goals, 19 assists and 102 penalty minutes. The team was looking to make a run at the championship.

“Ray’s injury was devastating to our team,” said coach Terry Jones. I thought we had a chance to win the league. With him getting hurt we never recovered. The thing with Ray is his leadership was incredible. I can’t stress enough how important he was to our team. Once the severity of his injury was determined I knew Ray would make a full recovery. He’s very determined.”

That determination, work ethic and character was enough that seven NCAA schools were talking to him about a possible scholarship. Once he suffered the fractured back, several teams dropped out. But not Northland College, a small Division III NCAA school in Ashland, Wisconsin. Northland followed Tremblay’s progress and eventually he committed to attend the College. The school, like many Division III schools south of the border, has a focus on education first. Tremblay will major in physical education and minor in athletic coaching while continuing to play hockey.

“I’m at a point in my life where I’m ready to get my life started and the education part is a really big factor,” he said. “And it’s great that I get to play hockey. I’m excited. That (college) is what I played for, it’s always what I wanted to do so I can’t wait to get there.”

They say everything in life is a lesson. Certainly going through something that Tremblay has taught him more about life and about himself than anything else to this point. Now fully cleared to be back playing the sport that he loves, Tremblay has emerged with new insight.“I just learned not to take things for granted,” he said. “You never know. Maybe tomorrow I might break my leg, so everyday, every chance I get to play hockey, I have to make the best of it, that’s for sure.”

BROCKPORT'S CURRENT RECRUITS & TRANSFERS LIST

AdamShoff, F, Port Colborne Sailors (GHJHL)

Brett Jendra, F, Kingston Voyageurs (OPJHL)

Gregg Amato, D, Port Hope Predators (OPJHL)

Ian Finnerty, F, Philadelphia Little Flyers (AJHL)

James Cody, F, Philadelphia Little Flyers (AJHL)

Jason Gorrie, F, Plattsburgh (SUNYAC)

Oliver Wren, G, Oakville Blades (OPJHL)

Ray Tremblay, F, Northland (MCHA)

Ryan Silveira, F, Plattsburgh (SUNYAC)

Thomas Galiani, F, New York Bobcats (AJHL)

CALLING ALL ALUMNI

Brockport hockey alumni, please send your e-mail address to me at: bobconfer@juno.com

I might periodcally send you news & announcements and I'd also like your e-mail as a means to contact you for future installments of "Where Are They Now?"

Also, if you have e-mail addresses for other hockey alumni, please send them my way.

DAVID INSALACO NOW AT R.I.T.

A news release from RIT....

ROCHESTER, NY - RIT men’s hockey Head Coach Wayne Wilson and Lou Spiotti, Director for the Center of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation, are proud to announce the hiring of Dave Insalaco, as assistant coach for the RIT men’s hockey program, effective June 1.

Insalaco comes to RIT after spending the last two seasons with the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League. Midway through the 2007-08 season, he took over as the head coach and general manager, coaching incoming RIT freshmen Cameron Burt and Taylor McReynolds. In 2006-07, Insalaco also coached current Tiger standout Sean Murphy.

The Greece native played collegiately at SUNY Brockport from 1996-2000. Insalaco tallied 47 goals and 62 assists for 109 points in 108 career games for the Golden Eagles. He is seventh all-time at SUNY Brockport in goals and 10th in points. Insalaco was an All-SUNYAC second team selection in 2000 and Chase Memorial Academic Athletic Scholarship winner.

Insalaco played two years of professional hockey for the Adirondack IceHawks of the United Hockey League from 2000-2002, recording 10 goals and 21 assists for 31 points in 128 career games. He quickly became a fan favorite in Adirondack, winning the Unsung Hero and 110 Percent Award as voted on by the fans in 2001-02. Insalaco helped lead Adirondack to a division title in 2000-01.

Insalaco began his coaching career in 2002-03, as a volunteer assistant at SUNY Brockport. In 2003-04, he moved to SUNY Geneseo as an assistant coach. There, he worked under current RIT Associate Head Coach Brian Hills for two seasons. During Insalaco’s three seasons at SUNY Geneseo, the Ice Knights went 51-23-11 and earned two NCAA Division III Tournament berths.

Wilson, entering his 10th season at the helm of the Tigers, is excited to have Insalaco on board.“Dave is a young, smart, energetic coach, who will be a real asset to RIT,” said Wilson. “He excels in recruiting, skill development, video analysis and understands the game real well. Dave will fit in right away at RIT.”

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: DAVID CASTINE

Through the 43 years of Brockport hockey, hundreds of players have graced the team with their presence. They’ve given their teammates, their fans, and the entire Brockport community countless memories.

Many people -- myslef included -- wonder just what became of their favorite player, classmates or teammates. I am hoping to satisfy their concerns with a new installment to this blog called “Where Are They Now?”

Every month I will interview a former Brockport player or coach to see what they’ve done since – and remember most about - their days at Brockport. These men have gone on to do great things like raising families, holding careers and affecting their communities. We need to hear their stories.

Our very first such interview is with David Castine.

David played for the Eagles from 1988 through 1990 and made the team as a winger, although he tried out as a defenseman. David played wing his first year and then transitioned back to defense where he was much more comfortable.

He graduated in 1991 with a degree in Criminal Justice and currently works for CVS Pharmacy as a Regional Loss Prevention Manager. He moved to Orlando, FL after graduation and has been down there since. Castine currently lives in Deltona, FL which is about the half way point between Orlando and Daytona Beach.

Here's the interview......

BOB: Tell us about your favorite memories of playing hockey at Brockport...

DAVID: Just being part of the team at that time was a great experience. I enjoyed every moment. I guess the one that sticks out the most though is when Coach Bob Pederson called me in my dorm to tell me that I made the team and to show up for practice the next day. I was a “walk-on” at try-outs, so it was pretty exciting to get the call.

BOB: You grew up around Plattsburgh, one of Brockport's biggest rivals and always one of the toughest teams in DIII. What was it like to take on your hometown team?

DAVID: I grew up just North of Plattsburgh and the Cardinals were the biggest thing going. When I went there to play them the first time, it was exciting. They have such a big crowd at every game, and I knew how the fans do not like the competition.

Needless to say, I was pretty pumped up, I had a lot of friends and family there to watch. Although we went down in defeat, it was great to play there at that level. I had played at the Arena many times in youth hockey, but nothing compared at that moment.

BOB: How did the Brockport college experience impact your life?

DAVID: I have a lot of great memories of Brockport and would like to go back and visit some day. I learned a lot and helped me establish a great career. I cannot say enough good things. No complaints, regrets or anything, just a great experience.

BOB: What have you been doing in the years since graduating from Brockport? (career, family, hockey, etc)

DAVID: I am currently the Regional Loss Prevention Manager for CVS Pharmacy here in Orlando. It is a great company and I enjoy working here. I met my wife Christie down here in FL. She is a true Florida native and we have been married for almost 12 years. I have two Children, Shayne 10 and Jocelyn 4.

We are still active with hockey down here. The sport has picked up a lot of momentum since the Lightning and Panthers have come to the state. I still play a couple of times a week and also help coach my sons youth hockey team, The Orlando Stars. Shayne is starting his first year of Travel Pee Wee hockey and he is looking forward to hit. Mom has a little anxiety about the checking though. Jocelyn far has been playing soccer to this point, but I have had her out on the ice and she says she wants to start playing this fall. We are all for it. Other than that, we like to spend our time outdoors at the beach.

David in his Brockport days

David now

David and his son Shayne

BROCKPORT JERSEYS FOR SALE

Most DIII schools are supported by quite a few fans who wear their team's jersey. That's not the case in Brockport. Usually, if I wear a jersey I'm the only one in the crowd.

Many people ask, "where can I get a jersey?"

Well, I found someone on the message board at gameworn.net who's selling a variety of college jerseys, including Brockport's most recent pre-Eagle home whites (see below). They are $165 each plus S&H.

For info, contact Steve Stuart at stu2770@charter.net

SAVES FOR A CURE WEBSITE

Brockport goaltender Todd Sheridan's philanthropic organization "Saves For a Cure" is quickly becoming a reality. He is now only days away from final approval from New York State (for the group's non-profit status) and, late last week, the SFAC website was put online.

To learn more about the organization visit http://www.savesforacure.com/

SEEDHOUSE IS OUTSTANDING!

The Sports Information Department reports...

The College at Brockport has named its 2007-08 Male Most Outstanding Scholar-Athlete award winner. This year's recipient is senior Steve Seedhouse (Whitby, ONT) from the ice hockey team.

Seedhouse, an assistant captain, was a four-year member of the ice hockey team where he was voted the best defensive forward by the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) head coaches on the ice and scored a team-high 15 goals this past season. He was third on the team with 22 points as he handed out seven assists to compliment his 15 goals. He completed his career with 27 goals and 19 assists for 45 points in 98 games.

He was one of just seven 2008 SUNY Chancellor's Award Winner for Student Excellence from Brockport and holds a 3.72 grade point average with a major in Chemistry with a minor in Biology and Math Statistics.

The voting on the Outstanding Scholar-Athlete award considered each individual team's Most Outstanding Scholar-Athlete and was held by each head coach and members of the Brockport Athletic Department administration.

GRADUATING THIS WEEKEND....

The following hockey players are graduating from Brockport this weekend. Thanks for all the hockey memories, guys, and good luck in your post-Brockport lives!

Greg Van't Hof
Rick Gates
Chris Brown
Tony Marinello
Steve Seedhouse
John Gleason
Chris Koras
Steve Wowchuck
Gordon Pritchard
Jason Dolgy
Geoff Schweikhard
Derek Spence

CHRIS KORAS RECEIVES SUNY AWARD

Chris Koras, who graduates this weekend, has received yet another academic award. He is one of 76 student athletes in the SUNY system to earn the 2007-2008 Scholar Athlete Award.

“The Scholar Athlete Award is one of the most selective and prestigious awards bestowed by SUNY,” said Interim SUNY Chancellor John B. Clark. “It speaks volumes about the hard work, dedication and perseverance that our student athletes exhibit both in classroom and in their particular sport throughout the year. I commend the recipients as well as their coaches and other mentors on this extraordinary achievement.”

Koras, a pre-law student who majored in business administration and minored in economics, received the Department of Political Science’s award for the “the most promising senior pre-law student.” He also was the SUNY Chancellor’s Award of Excellence winner for ice hockey as announced by the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) for the player with the highest cumulative grade point average. Koras was named to the All-SUNYAC team as a second-team selection after finishing the season with six goals and a team-leading 14 assists for 20 points in SUNYAC games. Overall, he finished with 10 goals and 20 assists for 30 points. He helped the Golden Eagles to a 7-15-3 record and led the squad with five power-play goals. He ended his career at Brockport with 98 games played and 82 career points on 22 goals and 60 assists.

AN INTERVIEW WITH GREGG AMATO

Brockport will have a experienced freshman in the 2008-2009 season in Gregg Amato. The 21-year-old who hails from Ocean's Gate, New Jersey has spent the past three years playing in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League.

Last year for the Port Hope Predators (the same team that produced Brockport's Chris Koras) the 6'2", 200-pound defenseman posted 24 points in 49 games, leading all Predators defenders. The season before while on the Port Cobourg Cougars he was fifth on the team (first among defenders) with 31 points.

We recently interviewed him....


What's your hockey history?

I grew up playing youth hockey in New Jersey and stayed here all the way through my senior year in high school. After graduating I moved to Cobourg/ Port Hope, Ontario Canada where I was hosted by two families over the course of my three year junior hockey career in the OPJHL.


The Port Hope Predators have been one of the more competitive teams in the OPJHL. Yet, last season was tough: the team started slow, the GM and coach were suspended, and the team finished the season in a flurry, only to lose in the second round. What sort of lessons do you take from such a roller coaster season as that?

I asked to be traded to Port Hope because they were one of the top teams in the east and my coach from Cobourg from the previous season was making the jump there. The ups and downs are due to the almost daily trades. The GMs of every team are consistently trying to put the best team possible on the ice and bring in better players, but your have to have 20 guys who can fit in in the community and be respectful to the families who host us. As for losing in the second round, we were the three seed and they were the two seed. Our leading scorer was injured in the first game of the series and for the rest of the series they were a little bit better.


Brockport always faces some great offenses with taller players (Oswego, Plattsburgh). At 6'2" you definitely have the size to hang with them. How would you describe your style of play?

I've played against some of the top players from all of the SUNY schools in juniors and I feel my junior experience has prepared me for college hockey. My positive attributes offensively are my vision of the ice and playmaking from the defense position. Defensively keep it simple, I try to play positionally sound and make a good first pass. Never let them know your weaknesses.


Who are your all-time favorite NHL players?

I love Marty Broduer, the NJ Devils goaltender because of his standup style and amazing reflexes that no other goalie in today's NHL can compete with. Alexander Ovechkin is a very exciting forward to watch, with his scoring touch and physicality.


What brings you to Brockport?

Well, some of the schools I've visited I felt like I could get shot walking to class, so I like the country, non-city, atmosphere. It just felt right when I visited. I think it's a place I can step in and make an impact on the hockey team. I like the number of students and academically the school is at my level. It's close to Canada, which I love, but not too far from home.

LISTEN TO A TODD SHERIDAN INTERVIEW

The Point After is a sports talk show that airs live every Sunday night on the college radio station 89.1 WBSU. Last month they update their library of interviews available as podcasts at www.891thepoint.com.

One of the interviews focuses on goalie Todd Sheridan's battle with cancer. You can download the podcast here:

http://www.891thepoint.com/Podcasts/sheridant.mp3

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

The Brockport athletic department's news release about the hockey team's annual dinner...

The College at Brockport Ice Hockey team held their end of the year awards banquet at the Brockport Free Methodist Church in April.

Senior Chris Koras (Toronto, ONT) was honored with the JP Sportswear MVP Award. Koras led the team with 30 points, as he scored 10 goals and had 20 assists on the season. For his career, Koras recorded 22 goals and 60 assists.

Junior Tim Crowley (Brasher Falls, NY) was awarded the EJ McGuire 7th Player Award Winner after he finished the season with 11 goals and had eight assists.

The Jimmy Mac Most Improved Player Award Winner was freshman Justin Noble (Georgetown, ONT) who finished with four points on a goal and three assists.

Senior Gordon Pritchard (Yorkton, SASK) was awarded the Bob Pederson Coaches Award. Pritchard scored six goals and tied for the team-lead with 20 assists. He ends his Brockport career with 31 goals and 41 assists.

The ice hockey team finished with a 7-15-3 record and a 4-10-2 SUNYAC record, with 10 of the losses by two goals or less. Koras was named to the All-Conference Team with a Second Team All-SUNYAC selection and Seedhouse was awarded the Best Defensive Forward after leading the Golden Eagles with 15 goals on the season.

HOCKEY PLAYERS RECOGNIZED

The College at Brockport honored 25 student-athletes with the Chi Alpha Sigma Honorees National College Athletic Honor Society at the Seventh Annual Senior Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. The yearly event honors the seniors from each sport for their time, commitment and dedication to The College at Brockport Athletics. In order to receive the prestigious Chi Alpha Sigma honor, a student-athlete must maintain a minumum 3.4 cumulative grade point average and earn a letter in his or her particular sport.

Hockey was well-represented by Steve Seedhouse, Chris Brown, Chris Koras, Steve Wowchuck, Gordon Pritchard, and Jason Dolgy

DIVISION IV TOLD TO TAKE A HIKE

USCHO.com reports that the concept of DIV (created by a split of DIII) was turned away by the DIII schools. Thank God! It would have been a real mess. Here's what they say:

The NCAA has announced that a possible split of Division III into two levels, or the creation of a “Division IV” does not find favor among member institutions.

Nearly 82 percent of NCAA Division III member schools support or strongly support the current Division III structure instead of the creation of a new division or subdivision, results of the Division III Membership Survey show. Of the 442 active or provisional D-III programs, 96 percent responded to the mandatory survey.

In light of the survey results, the Division III Working Group on Membership Issues and the Executive Committee Working Group on Membership have concluded their work to address the membership growth and diversity in Division III.

The Division III Working Group on Membership Issues, which last fall proposed creating a new division or subdividing Division III in anticipation of divisional growth to 480 members by 2020, made the decision after reviewing results from a membership survey that asked for opinions about restructuring, among other questions.

“While Division III still has its differences and issues it will have to face if it continues to grow as expected, we see the survey results as very significant news,” said Rudy Keeling, chair of the DIII group and commissioner of the ECAC. “Our members are saying that despite their differences, they like being a part of Division III.”

To read the article in its entirety, go here:

http://www.uscho.com/news/college-hockey/id,15670/ProposedSplitOfDIIIShelvedByNCAA.html

GREAT RECIPE FOR MICHIGANS

Here I take a slight diversion away from regular hockey reporting....

By being in the SUNYAC, Brockport must every year head into the North Country for one game a piece against Potsdam and Plattsburgh. The North County has some strange delicacies that Brockport's fans and players are exposed to. One of them is a dish that has its roots in Plattsburgh and is widely popular in the Adirondacks....the Michigan.

A Michigan is a hot dog slathered in meat sauce. I suppose you could compare it to a Coney Island or a Texas Hot.

Last night I messed around with a Michigan sauce which was pretty good (and could actually double as a Sloppy Joe mix). So, if you're partying sometime and are looking to spice up boring hot dogs, here's how to make the Michigan sauce.....

You need:

1.5 pounds ground beef (I used venison)
1 onion
1 six-ounce can of tomato paste
1 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp. garlic
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. ketchup

8 ounces of water

Saute the onions.

Brown the meat. Add the onions and all other ingredients. Simmer for one hour. Make sure the sauce stays a little moist.

It's an easy and tasty recipe.

SEEDHOUSE RECEIVES CHANCELLOR'S AWARD

This past season LW Steve Seedhouse led the team in goals with 15. As good as he is on the ice, he's even better in the classroom. As a matter of fact, he's one of the best.

Yesterday, Steve was one of 275 SUNY students to receive the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence as presented by SUNY Chancellor John Clark.

The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence is the highest honor that SUNY bestows upon students. It is presented annually to SUNY students who demonstrate academic excellence and integrate it with other qualities such as leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, entrepreneurship, or career achievement.

Steve will receive a medallion, which will be worn at commencement.

Steve is in rare company. Think about this: Total enrollment in the SUNY system is over 427,000 students....putting him in the top 0.06% of all students. Wow.

ADD BROCKPORT HOCKEY AS A FRIEND ON MYSPACE

One of the most popular online social networks craved by pop culture is MySpace.com. This internet site allows people to connect with classmates, long lost friends, and those of like interests. It is extremely popular amongst college students, so I look at this venue as a great way to promote the team on campus. I've created a Brockport Hockey profile on MySpace. Check it out at:

http://www.myspace.com/brockporthockey

2008-2009 HOME SCHEDULE

LEBANON VALLEY: Sat. Oct. 25...5 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH: Fri. Nov. 14...7 p.m.

POTSDAM: Sat. Nov. 15...7 p.m.

FREDONIA: Fri. Dec. 5...7 p.m.

BUFFALO STATE: Sat. Dec. 6...7 p.m.

WORCESTER STATE (MA): Fri. Jan. 9...7 p.m.

WORCESTER STATE (MA): Sat. Jan. 10...3 p.m.

MORRISVILLE: Sat. Jan. 24...7 p.m.

GENESEO: Fri. Jan. 30...7 p.m.

OSWEGO: Fri. Feb. 13...7 p.m.

CORTLAND: Sat. Feb. 14...7 p.m.

2008-2009 ROAD SCHEDULE

Hobart: Fri. Oct. 31...7 p.m.

Morrisville: Sat. Nov. 1...7 p.m.

Geneseo: Fri. Nov. 7...7 p.m.

Oswego: Fri. Nov. 21...7 p.m.

Cortland: Sat. Nov. 22...7 p.m.

Castleton(VT) Tournament: Sat. Nov. 29...3/6 p.m.

Castleton(VT) Tournament: Sun. Nov. 30...12/3 p.m.

Framingham State (MA): Fri. Jan. 16...7 p.m.

Framingham State (MA): Sat. Jan. 17...7 p.m.

Western New England College: Wed. Jan. 21...7 p.m.

Plattsburgh: Fri. Feb. 6...7 p.m.

Potsdam: Sat. Feb. 7....7 p.m.

Fredonia: Fri. Feb. 20...7 p.m.

Buffalo State: Sat. Feb. 21...7 p.m.

TEAM PARTICIPATES IN READ ACROSS AMERICA

Last month the team was well-represented by Mike Gershon, Craig Carlyle, Gordon Pritchard, and Coach Dickinson, who all in uniform went to the Brockport Elementary School to participate in the Read Across America program. They each read a book to the kids and then signed autographs and answered any questions the youngsters had.

All Golden Eagle teams took part in this event, but hockey had the most from one team offer their time to this cause.

Here, Mike Gershon has every one's attention:

AN INTERVIEW WITH ADAM SHOFF

Adam Shoff is a new recruit from Port Dover, Ontario, who will be joining the team for the 2008-2009 season. The 5'9", 185-pound, 21-year-old just completed a season in which he captained the Port Colborne Sailors (Junior B team of the OHA), a franchise that has produced the likes of NHL Hall-of-Famer Teeder Kennedy. In 45 games this past season, Adam had 7 goals and 23 assists. He added two more goals in a six game playoff against the Niagara Falls Canucks.

I interviewed Adam about hockey and coming to Brockport.....

BOB: What's your hockey history?

ADAM: I started playing hockey in my hometown of Port Dover ON. Then Moved onto AAA in Brantford ON, and from there to junior where I played 4 years, including Brantford, ON, Campbellton New Brunswick, Oakville, ON and finally Port Colborne, ON.

BOB: How was it playing for the Port Colborne Sailors the past few years?

ADAM: Playing in Port Colborne the past two years was the best two year of my junior career. I really enjoyed the players, and coach’s there, and loved playing hockey there.

BOB: How would you describe your style of play?

ADAM: I would describe my style of play as a very hard worker, with good vision, and good play making ability.

BOB: Who are your all-time favorite NHL-ers?

ADAM: My all time favorite NHL-ers are no doubt Dougie Gilmore, and Wendel Clark.

BOB: What brings you to Brockport?

ADAM: I visited a few schools before I decided to come to Brockport. There was a bunch of things that brought me here but definitely one of the big reasons was when I went on a tour with Coach Dickinson, the amount of people that asked about the hockey game or commented on the game from the night before was huge. Along with it being a highly ranked academic school, helped a lot.

BOB: What are your thoughts about adjusting to the American and NCAA style of play?

ADAM: I definitely think that there will be an adjustment period next year. I think getting use to the speed is going to be the biggest adjustment next year when I make the jump.