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QUICK FACTSWelcome to Ridgeback Country ...................... 1Quick Facts ...................................................... 2Director’s Message .......................................... 3Schedule .......................................................... 4Roster .............................................................. 5Media Roster ................................................... 7Player Profiles ................................................. 8Coaching Staff ............................................... 13Athletic Facilities ............................................ 16General Information ....................................... 18OUA Award Winners ...................................... 19Team Photo ................................................... 202008-09 Results ............................................ 22UOIT Men’s Hockey History .......................... 24OUA League Format ...................................... 29OUA Year in Review ...................................... 30OUA History ................................................... 31UOIT Traditions ............................................. 32OUA Opponents ............................................ 33

CREDITSThe 2009-10 Media Guide was written, edited, designed and compiled by the UOIT Sports Information office.

Action Photos courtesy of Al Fournier and Ian Goodall

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MEDIA INFORMATIONMedia in need of information regarding UOIT Athletics or to make interview requests with coaches or players, please contact the sports information office at (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2784.

OUA PROVINCIAL OFFICEJosh Bell-Webster, Communications(905) [email protected]

CIS NATIONAL OFFICEMichel Belanger, Communications(613) [email protected]

CAMPUS ICE CENTRETim Watson, General Manager(905) [email protected]

University InformationLocation ............................................. Oshawa, OntarioEnrollment ......................................... 6,000Founded ............................................ 2002Nickname ........................................... RidgebacksAffiliation ............................................ Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)Conference ........................................ Ontario University Athletics (OUA)Colours .............................................. Blue & WhiteUniversity President ........................... Dr. Ronald BordessaAthletic Director ................................. Ken BabcockMascot ............................................... Hunter the RidgebackArena ................................................. Campus Ice Centre (The Dog Pound)Capacity ............................................. 800Athletic Department Phone # ............. (905) 721-3040Website .............................................. www.uoitridgebacks.comMailing Address ................................. 2000 Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Ontario • L1H 7K4

Hockey OperationsHead Coach ....................................... Marlin Muylaert (3rd Year)Assistant Coach ................................. Alex WelkerAssistant Coach ................................. Todd ReidVideo Coach ...................................... Darryl BoulleyGoaltending Coach ............................ Scott WebsterStrength and Conditioning ................. Mark FitzgeraldTrainer/Equipment Manager .............. Dan DekkingTrainer/Equipment Manager .............. Rod ThwaitesStatistician ......................................... Michael RiseleyStudent Trainer .................................. Jose Chica MurilloAthletic Therapist ............................... Alison ChasczewskiAthletic Therapist ............................... Drew EidtAthletic Therapist ............................... Jessica SaltArena Manager .................................. Tim Watson

Athletic Staff DirectoryAthletic Director ................................. Ken Babcock (905) 721-3047 [email protected] Coach ....................................... Marlin Muylaert (905) 260-0372 [email protected] Coordinator ........................... Scott Barker (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2548 [email protected] Information Coordinator ............. Scott Dennis (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2784 [email protected] Therapist ............................... Alison Chasczewski/Jessica Salt (905) 721-8668 Ext. 2081 [email protected]

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Year three of UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hockey has arrived! We are looking forward to another great season of fast paced University hockey at the Dog Pound!!!

As we move ahead, we look to continue to attract the best staff, coaches and students to 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 mirrors the reputation and success of our existing intercollegiate programs. This will build a sense of pride and community on campus and will support the successful recruitment of students. The sense of pride will also be emphasized within varsity athletics as it creates an active and vibrant atmosphere on campus.

Head Coach Marlin Muylaert and his coaching staff are back for another year, as they look to build off the momentum generated during the first two years of the program. 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 - size 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 (Shagwells 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 caliber of coaching staff assembled along with the plan we have in place. We can’t do it however without great fans and supporters.

We hope you enjoy year three of Ridgebacks hockey!

LET’S GO RIDGEBACKS!

Ken Babcock Director of Athletics

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EY2009-10 SCHEDULEDATE OPPONENT TIMESaturday, September 19 vs. Ryerson* 7:30 pmFriday, September 25 @ Windsor* 7:30 pmSaturday, September 26 @ Windsor* 7:30 pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 VS. BROCK 7:30 PMSunday, October 4 @ Mercyhurst* 4:05 pmThursday, October 8 @ Guelph 7:30 pmSaturday, October 10 @ Laurier 7:30 pmFRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 VS. LAKEHEAD 7:30 PMSATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 VS. LAKEHEAD 3:30 PMThursday, October 22 @ York 7:00 pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 VS. WATERLOO 7:30 PMFriday, October 30 @ Yale* 7:30 pmSaturday, October 31 @ Brown* 7:30 pmWednesday, November 4 @ Brock 7:30 pmSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 VS. BROCK 7:30 PMFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 VS. RMC 7:30 PMSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 VS. QUEEN’S 7:30 PMFriday, November 20 @ McGill 7:00 pmSaturday, November 21 @ UQTR 2:00 pmFriday, November 27 @ Windsor 7:30 pmSaturday, November 28 @ Windsor 2:00 pmFRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 VS. LAURIER 7:30 PMThursday, January 7 @ York 7:30 pmFRIDAY, JANUARY 8 VS. GUELPH 7:30 PMFriday, January 15 @ Western 7:30 pmSATURDAY, JANUARY 16 VS. GUELPH 7:30 PMFriday, January 22 @ Waterloo 7:30 pmSaturday, January 23 @ Western 7:30 pmFRIDAY, JANUARY 29 VS. WINDSOR 7:30 PMSATURDAY, JANUARY 30 VS. YORK 7:30 PMFriday, February 5 @ Lakehead 7:30 pmSaturday, February 6 @ Lakehead 7:30 pmFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 VS. WESTERN 7:30 PMSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 VS. WATERLOO 7:30 PM

* Exhibition Games** OUA and CIS Playoff dates to be determined

All dates & times (EST) are subject to changeHome games in BOLD CAPSComplete OUA Schedules can be viewed online at www.oua.ca

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# NAME POS S HT Weight YR PROGRAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS TEAM4 TJ Legge RD L 5’8 185 3 Health Science Chapleau, Ont. Port Hope OPJHL5 Mike Noyes LD L 6’3 190 2 Criminology Lucan, Ont. St. Mary’s OPJHL6 Jeremy Whelan RW R 6’0 180 2 Business Pickering, Ont. Huntsville OPJHL7 Jeff Barletta LD L 6’4 195 1 Commerce Port Stanley, Ont. Newmarket OPJHL8 Mike Ball LD L 6’2 205 1 Criminology Unionville, Ont. Hamilton OPJHL9 Dustin Turner C L 5’8 185 3 Business Charlottetown, P.E.I. Seguin OPJHL10 John Koch-Butterworth RW R 6’1 190 3 Criminology Uxbridge, Ont. Bancroft OPJHL11 Nathan Spaling C R 6’4 205 3 Criminology Drayton, Ont. Thorold GHJR12 Scott Baker LW L 6’0 190 1 Communications Mactiar, Ont. Belleville OHL15 John McCullough LD L 6’6 220 1 Communications Barrie, Ont. Couchiching OPJHL16 Kyle Wetering LW L 6’0 195 2 Commerce Pickering, Ont. Toronto OPJHL18 Ryan Spencer C R 5’10 185 3 History Woodville, Ont. Durham OPJHL19 Josh Vatri RW R 6’2 210 2 Criminology Barrie, Ont. Kingston OHL20 Tommy Tereshyn RW R 6’1 165 2 Criminology Scarborough, Ont. Scarborough SHA21 Derrick Bagshaw C L 6’2 190 3 Business Oshawa, Ont. Erie OHL23 Dustin Curran LW L 6’0 200 1 Communications Port Perry, Ont. Bowmanville OPJHL24 Steve Spade RD R 6’2 195 2 Business Rochester, N.Y. Hamilton OPJHL26 Chris McGuffin RW R 5’11 190 1 Communications St. Thomas, Ont. Sarnia OPJHL28 Tony Rizzi RW R 6’3 190 2 Criminology Kingston, Ont. Wellington OPJHL30 Matt Mateja G L 6’4 195 3 Criminology Woodville, Ont. Drumheller AJHL34 Jason Guy G R 5’11 185 1 Engineering Whitby, Ont. Newmarket OPJHL35 Jeff Dawson G L 5’10 175 2 Arts Bracebridge, Ont. Huntsville OPJHL57 Brent Varty LW L 6’1 190 5 Education Oshawa, Ont. Wellington OPJHL77 Chris Purves LD L 6’3 195 2 Health Science Scarborough, Ont. Newmarket OPJHL

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2009-10 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER# NAME POS S HT Weight YR PROGRAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS TEAM21 Derrick Bagshaw C L 6’2 190 3 Business Oshawa, Ont. Erie OHL8 Mike Ball LD L 6’2 205 1 Criminology Unionville, Ont. Hamilton OPJHL12 Scott Baker LW L 6’0 190 1 Communications Mactiar, Ont. Belleville OHL7 Jeff Barletta LD L 6’4 195 1 Commerce Port Stanley, Ont. Newmarket OPJHL23 Dustin Curran LW L 6’0 200 1 Communications Port Perry, Ont. Bowmanville OPJHL35 Jeff Dawson G L 5’10 175 2 Arts Bracebridge, Ont. Huntsville OPJHL34 Jason Guy G R 5’11 185 1 Engineering Whitby, Ont. Newmarket OPJHL10 John Koch-Butterworth RW R 6’1 190 3 Criminology Uxbridge, Ont. Bancroft OPJHL4 TJ Legge RD L 5’8 185 3 Health Science Chapleau, Ont. Port Hope OPJHL30 Matt Mateja G L 6’4 195 3 Criminology Woodville, Ont. Drumheller AJHL15 John McCullough LD L 6’6 220 1 Communications Barrie, Ont. Couchiching OPJHL26 Chris McGuffin RW R 5’11 190 1 Communications St. Thomas, Ont. Sarnia OPJHL5 Mike Noyes LD L 6’3 190 2 Criminology Lucan, Ont. St. Mary’s OPJHL77 Chris Purves LD L 6’3 195 2 Health Science Scarborough, Ont. Newmarket OPJHL28 Tony Rizzi RW R 6’3 190 2 Criminology Kingston, Ont. Wellington OPJHL24 Steve Spade RD R 6’2 195 2 Business Rochester, N.Y. Hamilton OPJHL11 Nathan Spaling C R 6’4 205 3 Criminology Drayton, Ont. Thorold GHJR18 Ryan Spencer C R 5’10 185 3 History Woodville, Ont. Durham OPJHL20 Tommy Tereshyn RW R 6’1 165 2 Criminology Scarborough, Ont. Scarborough SHA9 Dustin Turner C L 5’8 185 3 Business Charlottetown, P.E.I. Seguin OPJHL57 Brent Varty LW L 6’1 190 5 Education Oshawa, Ont. Wellington OPJHL19 Josh Vatri RW R 6’2 210 2 Criminology Barrie, Ont. Kingston OHL16 Kyle Wetering LW L 6’0 195 2 Commerce Pickering, Ont. Toronto OPJHL6 Jeremy Whelan RW R 6’0 180 2 Business Pickering, Ont. Huntsville OPJHL

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JeremyWHELAN

RW, 6-0, 180 (2)Pickering, Ont.

JeffBARLETTA

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JohnMCCULLOUGHLD, 6-6, 220 (1)

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KyleWETERING

LW, 6-0, 195 (2)Pickering, Ont.

RyanSPENCER

C, 5-10, 185 (3)Woodville, Ont.

JoshVATRI

RW, 6-2, 210 (2)Barrie, Ont.

TommyTERESHYN

RW, 6-1, 165 (2)Scarborough, Ont.

DerrickBAGSHAW

C, 6-2, 190 (3)Oshawa, Ont.

DustinCURRAN

LW, 6-0, 200 (1)Port Perry, Ont.

SteveSPADE

RD, 6-2, 195 (2)Rochester, NY

JeffDAWSON

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ChrisMCGUFFIN

RW, 5-11, 190 (1)St. Thomas, Ont.

BrentVARTY

LW, 6-1, 190 (5)Oshawa, Ont.

DarrylBOULLEY

Video CoachSecond Season

TonyRIZZI

RW, 6-3, 190 (2)Kingston, Ont.

MarlinMUYLAERTHead CoachThird Season

MattMATEJA

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AlexWELKER

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DEFENCE 5-8 • 185 • 3 • Health Science • Chapleau, Ont. • Port Hope OPJHL

DEFENCE 6-3 • 190 • 2 • Criminology • Lucan, Ont. • St. Mary’s OPJHL

RIGHT WING 6-0 • 180 • 2 • Business • Pickering, Ont. • Huntsville OPJHL - Mississauga OHL

DEFENCE 6-4 • 195 • 1 • Commerce • Port Stanley, Ont. • Newmarket OPJHL - St. Michael’s OHL

DEFENCE 6-2 • 205 • 1 • Criminology • Unionville, Ont. • Hamilton OPJHL

Brought in last season to provide offence from the blueline, Noyes certainly did not disappoint. Following the conclusion of the season, Noyes had emerged as the leading rookie defensmen scorer in OUA hockey and second in defensive scoring for the entire league. His prowess on the blueline helped bolster the Ridgebacks to sixth in OUA power play efficiency. For this he was rewarded with a spot on the OUA all-rookie team. Prior to joining UOIT, Noyes was named the Caley Cup player of the year in the Western Ontario Hockey League playing for the St. Mary’s Lincolns.

Whelan brings an abundance of talent to the Ridgebacks lineup as he enters his second year of play in the OUA. He is a very good skater with good stick skills and a quick shot. Versatility is also a strength of Whelan as he can play either wing and can also take a few shifts on the blueline if needed. In his freshman season with the Ridgebacks, Whelan led the team in penalty minutes with 82, punishing opposing teams on the forecheck with his strength and speed. In 2007-08, Whelan averaged over a point per game splitting time with the Hamilton Red Wings and Huntsville Otters.

A newcomer to the Ridgeback blueline, Barletta is looking to use his three years of OHL experience to his advantage as he embarks on his university career. Barletta has very good size and strength and will be looked upon to use his physical presence as he works to establish his role with the Ridgebacks. His OHL career with the Majors consisted of 103 games played where he picked up two goals, 10 assists and 53 penalty minutes. Barletta was known across the province as a hard hitting blue liner who was responsible in his own end. During the 2008-09 season, he played with the Newmarket Hurricanes of the OPJHL, where he notched two goals and 17 assists in 40 games, helping the team to a play-off berth with a 28-20-5 record.

Ball joins the Ridgeback blueline with a tremendous amount of junior experience behind him. He most recently played with the Hamilton Red Wings, racking up 171 penalty minutes in 42 games. Known to join the rush on the power play, Ball picked up 31 points in each of the past two seasons with the Wings. Last season, he totaled nine power play goals along with three game winning goals. Ball has also spent time with the Huntsville Otters, Oakville Blades, Markham Waxers, Newmarket Hurricanes and the Toronto Thunderbirds. Known as a big, strong defenseman equally who is capable of the big hit, the big shot or joining the rush, Ball should quickly establish himself as a very capable OUA defenseman.

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Year GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OT SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/G2008-09 21 3 2 5 82 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.24 3.90Totals 21 3 2 5 82 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.24 3.90

Last season’s defensive player of the year returns for his third year as a member of the Ridgebacks. Legge is a player with great quickness, agility and instincts who uses those traits effectively to give him a big advantage over his opponents. A forward when he arrived with the Ridgebacks after playing with Port Hope, Legge converted to defence and quickly became one of the teams most valuable contributors. Legge is one of only four players to play in every game for the Ridgebacks since joining the OUA in 2007-08 and is the all-time leader in penalty minutes (90) and second in assists (20).Year GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OTG SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/G2007-08 28 1 10 11 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.39 1.792008-09 28 0 10 10 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.36 1.43Totals 56 1 20 21 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.38 1.61

Year GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OTG SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/G2008-09 28 8 15 23 8 6 0 1 0 1 2 0.82 0.29Totals 28 8 15 23 8 6 0 1 0 1 2 0.82 0.29

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CENTRE 5-8 • 185 • 3 • Business • Charlottetown, PEI • Seguin OPJHL

RIGHT WING 6-1 • 190 • 3 • Criminology • Uxbridge, Ont. • Bancroft OPJHL

CENTRE 6-4 • 205 • 3 • Criminology • Drayton, Ont. • Thorold OPJHL - Guelph OHL

LEFT WING 6-0 • 190 • 1 • Communications • Mactiar, Ont. • Belleville OHL

DEFENCE 6-6 • 220 • 1 • Communications • Barrie, Ont. • Couchiching OPJHL

Turner has played a key role in the development of the Ridgeback team since year one. He has established himself as the team’s best face-off man and has been a part of the large majority of Ridgeback penalty kills during their first two years of competition. Turner not only chips in offensively, but was the Ridgebacks inaugural defensive player of the year in 2008. Turner is tied for fourth all-time in Ridgebacks scoring with 25 points in two seasons. He was also a 2008-09 CIS all-academic award winner.

Koch-Butterworth enters his third season with the Ridgebacks and is seeking a much bigger role with the team now that he has some additional OUA experience. The Uxbridge native has played 55 games for UOIT over the first two seasons, missing only one game last season. He is a very good skater and has good puck skills. His commitment to fitness should also help him in his quest to establish himself as a solid OUA player. In 2003-04, he had the opportunity to play on the international stage representing Switzerland on their national junior team.

Spaling has quietly emerged as an exceptional leader and a dominant player for the Ridgebacks. He is the UOIT all-time leader in points (37), assists (25) and games played (56). He has exceptional skating ability, especially for a player rounding out at 6’4. Additionally, Spaling is one of, if not the fittest athlete on the team. He is also very successful off the ice. Last year, Spaling won the UOIT overall scholastic award for the top GPA of any student-athlete. Prior to joining UOIT, the Drayton native was a member of the 2003/04 Ontario Champion Guelph Storm, going on to represent the OHL at the Memorial Cup. He was also a 2008-09 CIS all-academic award winner.

Freshman Scott Baker makes a return to competitive hockey following a two year layoff. 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 where he scored his first OHL goal. 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. In spite of the brief time away from hockey, Baker has demonstrated great speed and a keen hockey sense that will only improve as he gets more games under his belt.

McCullough is another big, physical defenseman that the Ridgebacks recruited this year to bolster their blue line. John plays a very reliable defensive first game and definitely uses his reach and his physical presence to his advantage. McCullough, a native of Barrie, Ont., was the assistant captain for the 2008-09 Couchiching Terriers in the OPJHL. In 50 games played, he picked up three goals and 15 assists for 18 points with 99 penalty minutes, while his team finished in first place with a 38-3-7 record. In 2007-08, McCullough split time between the Newmarket Hurricanes and Couchiching where he amassed six points and 125 penalty minutes in 48 games. In the playoffs, McCullough was named the team’s MVP.

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LEFT WING 6-0 • 195 • 2 • Commerce • Pickering, Ont. • Toronto OPJHL

CENTRE 5-10 • 185 • 3 • History • Woodville, Ont. • Durham OPJHL

RIGHT WING 6-2 • 210 • 2 • Criminology • Barrie, Ont. • Kingston OHL - Erie OHL

RIGHT WING 6-1 • 165 • 2 • Criminology • Scarborough, Ont. • Scarborough SHA

CENTRE 6-2 • 190 • 3 • Business • Oshawa, Ont. • Erie OHL

Wetering was a second half addition to the Ridgebacks last season but quickly established himself as a key contributor to the lineup. A strong left winger who can work the boards and the corners, watch for Wetering’s offensive output to increase dramatically with some OUA game experience now behind him. Wetering joined UOIT after four seasons in the OPJHL with the Toronto Junior Canadiens and Wexford Raiders. In two years with the Canadiens, he averaged almost a point per game with 91 points.

In two years with the Ridgebacks, Spencer has proven day after day that he is one of the hardest workers in OUA hockey. The Woodville native has great speed and uses it to be first in on the forecheck looking to create loose pucks for his teammates. Spencer also plays the body very effectively and can be counted on to finish his hits. Last season, Spencer chipped in offensively with two goals and four assists. In his midget career, he won an all-Ontario championship with Mariposa, scoring a hat-trick in the championship final.

Explosive skater, great stick skills and a exceptionally strong are all descriptive of Vatri’s game, which led him to winning the OUA western conference rookie of the year award and earning a spot on the OUA all-rookie team in 2008-09. In spite of missed games at the beginning of the season, Vatri still managed to lead all Ridgebacks in scoring and established himself as one of the most exciting and dynamic players in OUA hockey. Vatri had an excellent junior career playing with Erie and Kingston of the OHL and Huntsville of the OPJHL. With Huntsville, Vatri scored 60 points in 35 games finishing in first place during the regular season.

Tereshyn made the lineup last year as an unknown commodity but quickly used his dedication and commitment to the team to make a real positive contribution to the Ridgebacks. With a year of experience under his belt, Tereshyn is looking to compete for more playing time this year. Prior to joining UOIT, Tereshyn was the assistant captain with the Scarborough Sabres who went on to win the Carnation Cup.

Bagshaw’s offensive production increased significantly in his second year despite missing nine conference games due to injury. The Ridgebacks captain is an exceptionally strong skating physical power forward who logs a lot of ice time as a key member of the Ridgeback full strength, power play and penalty kill units. He has won back-to-back team MVP awards and was named the 2008-09 UOIT athlete of the year. In his junior career with the Erie Otters, Bagshaw won a number of awards including the scholastic player of the year and most dedicated player. Additionally, Bagshaw won the Roger Neilson Memorial award as the OHL’s top academic player attending university or college in 2006-07.

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LEFT WING 6-0 • 200 • 1 • Communications • Port Perry, Ont. • Bowmanville OPJHL

DEFENCE 6-2 • 195 • 2 • Business • Rochester, NY • Hamilton OPJHL - Barrie OHL

RIGHT WING 5-11 • 190 • 1 • Communications • St. Thomas, Ont. • Sarnia OPJHL

RIGHT WING 6-3 • 190 • 2 • Criminology • Kingston, Ont. • Wellington OPJHL

A newcomer to the Ridgebacks lineup, Curran has shown early that he has the wheels to skate at the OUA level. Curran has spent the past two seasons with the Bowmanville Eagles. The 5’11 left winger had a breakout year in 2008/09, recording 16 goals and 20 assists. Curran is a smart player who can read the ice well and has shown throughout his career that he is not afraid to get involved in the physical game. Those assets should make the Port Perry an effective player at the OUA level.

Spade had an excellent freshman season with the Ridgebacks where he established himself as a defence first thinking blueliner who brings a terrific physical presence to the Ridgebacks roster. 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 and appeared in 21 playoff games.

McGuffin arrives as a member of the Ridgebacks looking to continue the success he found last season with junior hockey’s Sarnia Legionnaires. He was an essential part of the championship winning team in 2008-09, as he recorded 12 points in the team’s playoff run. During the regular season, he was seventh in league scoring and second in team scoring with 26 goals on the year. McGuffin is an effective two-way player who creates scoring opportunities with his physical play.

Rizzi enters his second year as a Ridgeback following a successful rookie campaign that saw him place in the top 10 in OUA freshmen scoring. The Kingston native utilizes his long reach, accurate shot and great play making instincts in making himself a scoring threat every time on the ice. Last season, Rizzi finished second in UOIT assists (15), points (24) and power play goals (5). 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. In total, Rizzi appeared in a total of 229 regular season games and 11 playoff games in the league.

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GOALIE 6-4 • 195 • 3 • Criminology • Mississauga, Ont. • Drumheller AJHL - Mississauga OHLMateja is a big goaltender with great athletic ability and fitness who enters his third year with the Ridgebacks. He has gained valuable experience in his two previous years with the Ridgebacks and has played more minutes and more games than any other Ridgeback goalie. Mateja will go down in the books as the goalie in the Ridgebacks first game (10/12/07 vs. Queen’s), first win (11/9/07 vs. Windsor) and first shutout (2/2/08 vs. York). During the 2002-03 season, Mateja played with the Mississauga Ice Dogs of the OHL.

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Year GP MIN Record SO GA GAA SOW/L SOGA SOA SO% SA SVS SV%2007-08 27 1430 6-17-1-1 1 105 4.41 1-1 2 9 0.778 912 807 0.885 2008-09 16 725 3-7-1-0 0 63 5.21 0-0 0 0 0 467 404 0.865Totals 43 2155 9-24-2-1 1 168 4.68 1-1 2 9 0.778 1379 1211 0.878

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GOALIE 5-11 • 185 • 1 • Engineering • Whitby, Ont. • Newmarket OPJHL - London OHL

GOALIE 5-10 • 175 • 2 • Arts • Bracebridge, Ont. • Huntsville OPJHL - Erie OHL

LEFT WING 6-1 • 190 • 5 • Education • Oshawa, Ont. • Wellington OPJHL - Kingston OHL

Guy joins the Ridgebacks after an illustrious OHL career including stops in Guelph, Kingston and London. A much sought after goalie by many universities, the Ridgebacks were very pleased when Guy chose to commit to their program. Appearing in 109 regular season games and seven playoff matches in the OHL, the Whitby native has plenty of big game experience between the pipes. He has a career record of 47-48-4-2 during the regular season while recording four shutouts. Playing for the London Knights over the past two years, Guy posted a record of 18-7-1-1 with a goals against average (GAA) of 3.18. Guy’s presence will be counted on to solidify the Ridgebacks goaltending position as they attempt to climb the OUA ladder.

Dawson joined the Ridgebacks after the holiday break last season and played net in every game following, helping the Ridgebacks hit the .500 plateau in their second half of the season. Dawson looked impressive in his first taste of OUA action as he posted a 4-5-3-0 record with a 3.74 goals against average. Dawson joined UOIT after a successful junior career with Huntsville of the OPJHL. In 2007-08, he had a 31-6 record in between the pipes with a 2.11 goals against average. A student of the game, Dawson is very competitive and never gives up on a puck.

After spending the past two seasons helping bolster the Ridgebacks defensive corps, Varty makes a return to his natural position (left wing). As one of the strongest skaters in OUA hockey, the assistant captain will be counted on to provide plenty of offence and leadership to a maturing Ridgebacks team. Last season, Varty won the Dr. Gary Polonsky leadership award. Prior to joining UOIT, he was a member of the Whitby Dunlops, who went on to be Allan Cup Finalists in the Ontario Senior League (2006-07). Varty also has past experience in the CIS playing with St. Thomas University for two seasons.

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DEFENCE 6-3 • 195 • 2 • Health Science • Scarborough, Ont. • Newmarket OPJHL - Barrie OHLAn unfortunate injury in the Ridgebacks 2008-09 opening exhibition game cost Purves the entire first half of the season. Making his debut in the new year, Purves quickly became one of the Ridgeback’s best defenders. He is strong on his skates and is extremely physical in the corners and around the net. Count on seeing him on the ice during the most demanding of Ridgeback defensive situations this season. Before joining UOIT, Purves spent time in the OHL with the Windsor Spitfires and Barrie Colts. Most recently, Purves was also a member of the Newmarket Hurricanes of the OPJHL who qualified for the Dudley Hewitt Cup Finals.

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Year GP MIN Record SO GA GAA SOW/L SOGA SOA SO% SA SVS SV%2008-09 12 690 4-5-3-0 0 43 3.74 1-0 1 4 0.75 396 353 0.891Totals 12 690 4-5-3-0 0 43 3.74 1-0 1 4 0.75 396 353 0.891

Year GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OTG SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/G2007-08 28 1 10 11 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.39 1.212008-09 28 5 9 14 18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0.50 0.64Totals 6 19 25 52 5 0 0 0 0 0 0.45 0.93


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Muylaert enters his third 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 Brock University 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.

Marlin MUYLAERT Head Coach (3)Born: Richmond Hill, Ont. Education: York U (BA Honours) & Ohio U (MSPE) Family: Anne (Wife), Cam (Son) & Quinn (Daughter) Resides: Port Perry, Ont.

Inside the Numbers CIS CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON RECORDTeam Games Record (W-L-T) PCT.Guelph 270 155-95-20 .574UOIT 56 13-43-0 .232TOTAL 326 168-138-20 .515

CIS CONFERENCE PLAYOFF RECORDTeam Games Record (W-L-T) PCT.Guelph 45 29-16-0 .644UOIT - - -TOTAL 45 29-16-0 .644

CIS UNIVERSITY CUP RECORDTeam Games Record (W-L-T) PCT.Guelph 7 4-3-0 .571UOIT - - -TOTAL 7 4-3-0 .571

CIS OVERALL RECORDTeam Games Record (W-L-T) PCT.Guelph 322 188-114-20 .583UOIT 56 13-43-0 .232TOTAL 378 201-157-20 .532

Number of seasons as head coach in CIS: 14th seasonYears as head coach with University of Guelph: 1988-89 to 1998-99 (11)Years as head coach with UOIT: 2007-08 to 2008-09 (2)

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Boulley returns for his second year as a member of the UOIT Ridgebacks coaching staff. A graduate of Niagara College (Film Production), Boulley has brought a new level of expertise to video training for the Ridgebacks hockey program. The Kirkland Lake native has a wealth of experience in hockey, playing in Tier II Junior A and the Senior A league. He was also a coach of Kirkland Lake in the Northern Ontario Women’s Hockey League in 1998. Boulley has worked as a hockey instructor from 1996-2002 with the Ultra Skills Hockey School and Kirkland Lake Hockey Camp.

Welker is back with the Ridgebacks for his third year. Responsible for breaking down and preparing all game film, Welker allows the Ridgeback players and coaches the ability to evaluate their past performances and examine opponents strengths and weaknesses. He has become recognized as one of the best in the business across the OUA after just two years with the Ridgebacks.Welker has coached at various levels in minor hockey for the last 13 years. He served as MMHA president for two years, while leading his Midget team to an OMHA Championship in 2004-05. Welker spent time as an assistant coach under Marlin Muylaert with Port Perry Mojacks Jr. C 2005-06.In 2006-07, he served as an assistant coach of the Ajax Attack in OPJHL. Prior to coaching, Welker played collegiate hockey with the Fleming College Auks of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (1984-1985) in Lindsay, Ont.

Reid joins the Ridgebacks coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2009-10 season. A former defenceman of Muylaert’s at the University of Guelph, Reid was a member of a Gryphons squad that qualified for the national championship tournament in both years he played, and once winning a Queen’s Cup.Reid has been coaching hockey for 12 years at a variety of levels. Most recently, he was the head coach in Quinte at the AAA level. Teaching in the Belleville area, he has also coached a number of high school teams including hockey and football. Reid is looking forward to joining the Ridgebacks coaching staff and bringing a Queen’s Cup to UOIT.

Mark Fitzgerald, a Graduate of Bishops 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.

Alex WELKER

Todd REID

Darryl BOULLEY

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Chica Murillo joins the Ridgebacks as a student trainer for the 2009-10 season. He is a fourth year student specializing in kinesiology who has been actively involved with campus life at UOIT. He is the director of the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) which was recognized by the Durham Branch of St. John Ambulance for covering the most on-duty volunteer hours within Durham Region. CERT is a volunteer, emergency medical response team run by students at UOIT and its campus partner, Durham College, through funding provided by the Student Association. Its role is to provide medical first-response services to all students, faculty, staff and guests on campus.

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Riseley is in his second year with the Ridgebacks as the lead statistician. He has experience as an off-ice official for eight years in the OMHA and OWHA, serving on the provincial level for two seasons. He was also the sole statistician for the DWGHA House League, dealing with stats for over 500 players for two seasons. Riseley is in his second year in the Business program at UOIT.

Dekking joined the Ridgebacks after 33 years with the Durham Board of Education, where he was teacher in Physical Education, a department head and a vice principal. Dekking has been involved with hockey as a trainer for a number of seasons as he spent countless hours at the rink with his three son’s AAA teams in Oshawa.

Thwaites joins the Ridgebacks as an equipment manager/trainer after seven years as the assistant trainer with the Bowmanville Eagles of the OPJHL. The Whitby native has plenty of hockey experience working in minor hockey as a coach/trainer. Thwaites is also in his 23rd year working with the Oshawa Fire Department.

Michael RISELEY

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Rod THWAITES

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Campus Ice CentreThanks 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 (Shagwells), snack bar, and catering services. Overlooking each rink is a Community Room, which is available for meetings, workshops and conferences.

Shagwells 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 (Shagwells) • Sport retail outlet • Spectator seating • On campus of Durham College and UOIT • Home of the Blue Crew fan club • Custom designed varsity change rooms

Campus Tennis CentreThe 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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FLEX CentreThe 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-the-art 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.

CRWCThe 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.

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Host Hotel - Holiday InnIdeally located in Oshawa Ontario, is the Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre. The hotel is proud of our it’s 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 Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the place to meet.

Start the day off right with breakfast at Harper’s Restaurant located in the Holiday Inn 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 Holiday Inn Oshawa Whitby Conference Centre is the proud host hotel of the UOIT Ridgebacks. To make reservations, please call 905-576-5101.

www.uoitridgebacks.comThe 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 2009-10 home games will be streamed online.

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1................Nick Fontana (G)4................TJ Legge (D)5................Mike Noyes (D)6................Jeremy Whelan (F)7................Richard Power (D)8................Chris Lowe (F)9................Dustin Turner (F)10..............John Koch-Butterworth (F)11 ..............Nathan Spaling (F)14..............Jason Fransky (F)16..............Kyle Wetering (F)17..............Shane Nolan (F)18..............Ryan Spencer (F)19..............Josh Vatri (F)20..............Tommy Tereshyn (F)21..............Derrick Bagshaw (F)22..............Tony Rizzi (F)24..............Steve Spade (D)25..............Paul Pascuzzi (F)30..............Matt Mateja (G)35..............Josh Sturrock (G)35..............Jeff Dawson (G) 57..............Brent Varty (D)77..............Chris Purves (D)84..............Tyler Gubler (D)

2008-09 LINE-UPSEPT. 19 RYERSON* W 6-5 (OT)Sept. 27 @ U of T** L 6-0Sept. 28 @ Ryerson** L 6-4Oct. 5 @ Canisius* L 6-2Oct. 10 @ RMC L 7-6 (SO)Oct. 11 @ Queen’s L 7-2OCT. 17 U OF T W 4-2OCT. 24 YORK W 3-2Oct. 25 @ Brock L 7-0Oct. 31 @ Yale*** L 3-1Nov. 1 @ Princeton*** L 8-2NOV. 7 LAKEHEAD L 5-1NOV. 8 LAKEHEAD L 6-3Nov. 14 @ Windsor L 5-3Nov. 15 @ Windsor L 5-4NOV. 21 WATERLOO L 3-2 (OT)NOV. 22 LAURIER L 6-4Nov. 27 @ Western L 9-4Nov. 28 @ Waterloo L 5-3Nov. 29 @ Laurier L 6-3DEC. 4 WESTERN L 6-1JAN. 3 CARLETON W 3-2Jan. 9 @ Concordia L 6-3Jan. 10 @ McGill L 4-1JAN. 16 OTTAWA W 4-2JAN. 17 UQTR L 4-2Jan. 22 @ Guelph L 5-1JAN. 23 GUELPH L 4-2JAN. 28 RYERSON W 8-7Jan. 29 @ York L 4-3 (OT)FEB. 6 BROCK W 3-2 (SO)Feb. 7 @ York L 2-1 (OT)FEB. 13 GUELPH L 5-4 (OT)Feb. 14 @ Brock W 5-2*Exhibition Game**York Tournament***Showcase at Meehan – Brown University

Overall Record: 8-21-4-1Conference Record: 7-16-4-1Head Coach: Marlin MuylaertCaptains: Richard Power/Derrick BagshawAssistants: Derrick Bagshaw, Brent Varty & Nathan SpalingRecords: W-L-OTL-SL

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2008-09 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICSPlayer GP G A PTS PIM PPG SHG GWG OT SOG SOA Pt/G PIM/GJosh Vatri 24 15 17 32 76 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1.33Derrick Bagshaw 19 12 9 21 26 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 1.11Tony Rizzi 28 9 15 24 12 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 0.86Mike Noyes 28 8 15 23 8 6 0 1 0 1 2 1 0.82Nathan Spaling 28 8 13 21 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.75Kyle Wetering 13 2 6 8 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.62Brent Varty 28 5 9 14 18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.50Dustin Turner 27 2 10 12 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.44Richard Power 15 0 6 6 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.40Jason Fransky 27 2 8 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.37Shane Nolan 28 7 3 10 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.36T.J. Legge 28 0 10 10 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.36Chris Lowe 17 2 4 6 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.35Jeremy Whelan 21 3 2 5 82 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.24Ryan Spencer 28 2 4 6 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.21J. Koch-Butterworth 27 3 2 5 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.19Paul Pascuzzi 18 1 2 3 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.17Steve Spade 28 1 2 3 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.11Chris Purves 15 0 1 1 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.07Tommy Tereshyn 16 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.06Tyler Gubler 14 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00Jeff Dawson 12 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00Josh Sturrock 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nick Fontana 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Matt Mateja 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goalie GP MIN W-L-OTL-SL SO GA GAA SOW/L SOGA SOA SO% SA SVS SV%Matt Mateja 16 725 3-7-1-0 0 63 5.21 0-0 0 0 0 467 404 0.865Jeff Dawson 12 690 4-5-3-0 0 43 3.74 1-0 1 4 0.75 396 353 0.891Nick Fontana 7 240 0-4-0-0 0 18 4.5 0-0 0 0 0 144 126 0.875Josh Sturrock 2 33 0-0-0-1 0 1 1.85 0-1 1 3 0.667 15 14 0.933

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RYERSON* W 6-5 (OT)@ U of T* L 6-0@ Ryerson* L 6-4@ Canisius* L 6-2@ RMC L 7-6 (SO)@ Queen’s L 7-2U OF T W 4-2YORK W 3-2@ Brock L 7-0@ Yale* L 3-1@ Princeton* L 8-2LAKEHEAD L 5-1LAKEHEAD L 6-3@ Windsor L 5-3@ Windsor L 5-4WATERLOO L 3-2 (OT)LAURIER L 6-4

@ Western L 9-4@ Waterloo L 5-3@ Laurier L 6-3WESTERN L 6-1CARLETON W 3-2@ Concordia L 6-3@ McGill L 4-1OTTAWA W 4-2UQTR L 4-2@ Guelph L 5-1GUELPH L 4-2RYERSON W 8-7@ York L 4-3 (OT)BROCK W 3-2 (SO)@ York L 2-1 (OT)GUELPH L 5-4 (OT)@ Brock W 5-2

Overall Record: 8-23-2-1Conference Record: 6-19-2-1Head Coach: Marlin MuylaertCaptain: R. PowerAssistants: J. Freeland & Brent VartyRecords: W-L-OTL-SL*Exhibition Home Games in CAPS

Overall Record: 8-21-4-1Conference Record: 7-16-4-1Head Coach: Marlin MuylaertCaptains: R Power/D. BagshawAssistants: D. Bagshaw, B. Varty & N. SpalingRecords: W-L-OTL-SL*Exhibition Home Games in CAPS

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1........ Josh Evans (07/08), Nick Fontana (08/09)4........ TJ Legge (07/08 - 08/09)5........ Mike Noyes (08/09)6........ Jeremy Whelan (08/09)7........ Richard Power (07/08 - 08/09)8........ Chris Lowe (07/08 - 08/09)9........ Dustin Turner (07/08 - 08/09)10...... John Koch-Butterworth (07/08 - 08/09)11 ...... Nathan Spaling (07/08 - 08/09)12...... Colin Kauffeldt (07/08)14...... Jason Fransky (07/08 - 08/09)16...... Kevin Taylor (07/08), Kyle Wetering (08/09)17...... Shane Nolan (07/08 - 08/09)

18...... Ryan Spencer (07/08 - 08/09)19...... Brett Connolly (07/08), Josh Vatri (08/09)20...... Ian Brunt (07/08), Tommy Tereshyn (08/09)21...... Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09)22...... Chris Chimienti (07/08), Tony Rizzi (08/09)24...... Justin Allen (07/08), Steve Spade (08/09)25...... Paul Pascuzzi (07/08 - 08/09)27...... Matt Mateja (07/08)30...... Matt Mateja (08/09)35...... Josh Sturrock (07/08 - 08/09), Jeff Dawson (08/09)57...... Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09)77...... Jordan Freeland (07/08), Chris Purves (08/09)84...... Tyler Gubler (07/08 - 08/09)

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OTTAWA* W 4-3 (SO)@ Western* L 1-6@ York* L 1-5@ Ryerson* W 3-2QUEEN’S L 2-3 (SO)RMC L 1-5@ Toronto L 1-3@ Ryerson L 1-6@ Brown* L 0-2@ Princeton* L 0-5@ York L 7-8 (OT)@ Brock L 2-6WINDSOR W 4-1WINDSOR L 3-5@ Lakehead L 1-5@ Lakehead L 1-6@ Western L 2-7

@ Waterloo L 1-8LAURIER L 1-5WESTERN W 3-2 (SO)WATERLOO L 3-4 (OT)@ Laurier L 3-5@ Carleton W 5-4 (OT)@ UQTR L 2-7CONCORDIA W 4-2MCGILL L 1-6@ Guelph L 1-3GUELPH L 1-7BROCK L 2-3@ Ottawa L 0-6BROCK L 0-5YORK W 4-0YORK W 4-3@ Guelph L 0-3

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LEADERSHIP AWARD2007/08................................................. Richard Power2008/09.......................................................Brent Varty

TOP SCORER AWARD2007/08..............................Nathan Spaling (16 Points)2008/09.......................................Josh Vatri (32 Points)

TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYER2007/08................................................... Dustin Turner2008/09..........................................................TJ Legge

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER2007/08............................................. Derrick Bagshaw2008/09............................................. Derrick Bagshaw

UOIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD2007/08....................................................Shane Nolan2008/09................................................ Nathan Spaling

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR2008/09.........................................................Josh Vatri

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CIS ALL-ACADEMIC AWARDS2008/09................................................ Nathan Spaling 2008/09................................................... Dustin Turner 2008/09.......................................................Brent Varty

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UOIT TEAM BY TEAM AWARDS

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR2006/07.................................... Ryan Coppola (Tennis)2007/08.......................... Michael Bissionette (Rowing)2008/09........................... Derrick Bagshaw (Hockey)

MALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR2008/09....................................... Josh Vatri (Hockey)

UOIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD (TOP GPA)2007/08.......................................Eric Andres (Rowing)2008/09.............................. Nathan Spaling (Hockey)

DR. GARY POLONSKY LEADERSHIP AWARD2007/08............................... Richard Power (Hockey)2008/09..................................... Brent Varty (Hockey)

UOIT OVERALL AWARDS

TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD2007/08.................................................. Men’s Rowing2008/09.................................................Men’s Hockey

OUA WEST ROOKIE OF THE YEAR2008/09.........................................................Josh Vatri

OUA LEAGUE AWARDS

OUA WEST ALL ROOKIE TEAM2008/09.........................................................Josh Vatri2008/09......................................................Mike Noyes

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PENALTY MINUTEST.J. Legge (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 90Jeremy Whelan (08/09) ........................... 82Josh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 76Richard Power (07/08 - 08/09) ................ 69Steve Spade (08/09) ................................ 68Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 62Tyler Gubler (07/08 - 08/09) .................... 57Ryan Spencer (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 53Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 52Ian Brunt (07/08) ...................................... 43

POWER PLAY GOALSMike Noyes (08/09) ................................... 6Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 5Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09) ........................ 5Nathan Spaling (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 5Tony Rizzi (08/09) ...................................... 5Jordan Freeland (07/08) ............................ 4Dustin Turner (07/08 - 08/09) .................... 4Shane Nolan (07/08 - 08/09) ..................... 4Josh Vatri (08/09) ...................................... 2Paul Pascuzzi (07/08 - 08/09) ................... 2

POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP)Josh Vatri (08/09) ................................. 1.33Tony Rizzi (08/09) ................................. 0.86Mike Noyes (08/09) .............................. 0.82Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09) .......... 0.75Nathan Spaling (07/08 - 08/09) ............ 0.66Kyle Wetering (08/09) ........................... 0.62Jordan Freeland (07/08) ....................... 0.50Brett Connolly (07/08) ........................... 0.48Dustin Turner (07/08) ............................ 0.46Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09) ................... 0.45

GAMESShane Nolan (07/08 - 08/09) ................... 56Nathan Spaling (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 56Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 56T.J. Legge (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 56J. Koch-Butterworth (07/08 - 08/09) ........ 55Dustin Turner (07/08 - 08/09) .................. 54Ryan Spencer (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 53Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 44Chris Lowe (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 44Paul Pascuzzi (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 43

GOALSDerrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 19Shane Nolan (07/08 - 08/09) ................... 15Josh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 15Nathan Spaling (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 12Dustin Turner (07/08 - 08/09) .................. 10Jordan Freeland (07/08) .......................... 10Tony Rizzi (08/09) ...................................... 9Chris Lowe (07/08 - 08/09) ........................ 8Mike Noyes (08/09) ................................... 8Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09) ........................ 6

ASSISTSNathan Spaling (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 25T.J. Legge (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 20Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 19Josh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 17Dustin Turner (07/08 - 08/09) .................. 15Tony Rizzi (08/09) .................................... 15Mike Noyes (08/09) ................................. 15Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 14Richard Power (07/08 - 08/09) ................ 10Shane Nolan (07/08 - 08/09) ..................... 9Brett Connolly (07/08) ................................ 9

POINTSNathan Spaling (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 37Derrick Bagshaw (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 33Josh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 32Brent Varty (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 25Dustin Turner (07/08 - 08/09) .................. 25Tony Rizzi (08/09) .................................... 24Shane Nolan (07/08 - 08/09) ................... 24Mike Noyes (08/09) ................................. 23T.J. Legge (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 21Chris Lowe (07/08 - 08/09) ...................... 14Jordan Freeland (07/08) .......................... 14

APPEARANCESMatt Mateja (07/08 - 08/09) ..................... 43Jeff Dawson (08/09) ................................ 12Josh Evans (07/08) .................................... 8Nick Fontana (08/09) ................................. 7Josh Sturrock (07/08 - 08/09) .................... 6

MINUTESMatt Mateja (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 2155Jeff Dawson (08/09) .............................. 690Nick Fontana (08/09) ............................. 240Josh Evans (07/08) ................................ 154Josh Sturrock (07/08 - 08/09) ................ 143

WINSMatt Mateja (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 9Jeff Dawson (08/09) .................................. 4

SAVESMatt Mateja (07/08 - 08/09) ................. 1379Jeff Dawson (08/09) .............................. 396Nick Fontana (08/09) ............................. 144Josh Evans (07/08) ................................ 109Josh Sturrock (07/08 - 08/09) .................. 84

SAVE %Jeff Dawson (08/09) ........................... 0.891Josh Evans (07/08) ............................. 0.890Josh Sturrock (07/08 - 08/09) ............. 0.881Matt Mateja (07/08 - 08/09) ................ 0.878Nick Fontana (08/09) .......................... 0.875

GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP)Jeff Dawson (08/09) ............................. 3.74Josh Sturrock (07/08 - 08/09) ............... 4.20Nick Fontana (08/09) ............................ 4.50Josh Evans (07/08) ............................... 4.68Matt Mateja (07/08 - 08/09) .................. 4.68

SHUTOUTSMatt Mateja (07/08 - 08/09) ....................... 1

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PENALTY MINUTESJeremy Whelan (08/09) ........................... 82Josh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 76Steve Spade (08/09) ................................ 68T.J. Legge (07/08) .................................... 50Richard Power (07/08) ............................. 43Ian Brunt (07/08) ...................................... 43T.J. Legge (08/09) .................................... 40Derrick Bagshaw (07/08) ......................... 36Brett Connolly (07/08) .............................. 35Brent Varty (07/08) .................................. 34Chris Chimienti (07/08) ............................ 34J. Koch-Butterworth (08/09) ..................... 34

POWER PLAY GOALSMike Noyes (08/09) ................................... 6Tony Rizzi (08/09) ...................................... 5Brent Varty (08/09) .................................... 4Jordan Freeland (07/08) ............................ 4Derrick Bagshaw (08/09) ........................... 3Nathan Spaling (08/09) .............................. 3Dustin Turner (07/08) ................................. 3Josh Vatri (08/09) ...................................... 2Shane Nolan (08/09) ................................. 2Derrick Bagshaw (07/08) ........................... 2Nathan Spaling (07/08) .............................. 2Shane Nolan (07/08) ................................. 2

POINTS PER GAME (MIN 10 GP)Josh Vatri (08/09) ................................. 1.33Derrick Bagshaw (08/09) .......................1.11Tony Rizzi (08/09) ................................. 0.86Mike Noyes (08/09) .............................. 0.82Nathan Spaling (08/09) ......................... 0.75Kyle Wetering (08/09) ........................... 0.62Nathan Spaling (07/08) ......................... 0.57Brent Varty (08/09) ............................... 0.50Jordan Freeland (07/08) ....................... 0.50Shane Nolan (07/08) ............................ 0.50

GOALSJosh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 15Derrick Bagshaw (08/09) ......................... 12Jordan Freeland (07/08) .......................... 10Tony Rizzi (08/09) ...................................... 9Shane Nolan (07/08) ................................. 8Dustin Turner (07/08) ................................. 8Mike Noyes (08/09) ................................... 8Nathan Spaling (08/09) .............................. 8Shane Nolan (08/09) ................................. 7Derrick Bagshaw (07/08) ........................... 7

ASSISTSJosh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 17Tony Rizzi (08/09) .................................... 15Mike Noyes (08/09) ................................. 15Nathan Spaling (08/09) ............................ 13Nathan Spaling (07/08) ............................ 12Dustin Turner (08/09) ............................... 10T.J. Legge (08/09) .................................... 10T.J. Legge (07/08) .................................... 10Brent Varty (07/08) .................................. 10Derrick Bagshaw (08/09) ........................... 9Brent Varty (08/09) .................................... 9Brett Connolly (07/08) ................................ 9

POINTSJosh Vatri (08/09) .................................... 32Tony Rizzi (08/09) .................................... 24Mike Noyes (08/09) ................................. 23Nathan Spaling (08/09) ............................ 21Derrick Bagshaw (08/09) ......................... 21Nathan Spaling (07/08) ............................ 16Brent Varty (08/09) .................................. 14Shane Nolan (07/08) ............................... 14Jordan Freeland (07/08) .......................... 14Brett Connolly (07/08) .............................. 13Dustin Turner (07/08) ............................... 13

APPEARANCES IN A SEASONMatt Mateja (07/08) ................................. 27Matt Mateja (08/09) ................................. 16Jeff Dawson (08/09) ................................ 12Josh Evans (07/08) .................................... 8Nick Fontana (08/09) ................................. 7Josh Sturrock (07/08) ................................ 4Josh Sturrock (08/09) ................................ 2

MINUTESMatt Mateja (07/08) ............................. 1430Matt Mateja (08/09) ............................... 725Jeff Dawson (08/09) .............................. 690Nick Fontana (08/09) ............................. 240Josh Evans (07/08) ................................ 154Josh Sturrock (07/08) .............................110Josh Sturrock (08/09) .............................. 33

WINSMatt Mateja (07/08) ................................... 6Jeff Dawson (08/09) .................................. 4Matt Mateja (08/09) ................................... 3

SAVESMatt Mateja (07/08) ............................... 807Matt Mateja (08/09) ............................... 404Jeff Dawson (08/09) .............................. 353Nick Fontana (08/09) ............................. 126Josh Evans (07/08) .................................. 97Josh Sturrock (07/08) .............................. 60Josh Sturrock (08/09) .............................. 14

SAVE % (MIN 10 GP)Jeff Dawson (08/09) ........................... 0.891Matt Mateja (07/08) ............................ 0.885Matt Mateja (08/09) ............................ 0.865

GOALS AGAINST AVG (MIN 10 GP)Jeff Dawson (08/09) ............................. 3.74Matt Mateja (07/08) .............................. 4.41Matt Mateja (08/09) .............................. 5.21

SHUTOUTSMatt Mateja (07/08) ................................... 1

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Most Goals Scored – Game 8 - vs. Ryerson ........................Jan. 28/09Most Goals Scored – Period 6 - vs. Ryerson ........................Jan. 28/09Most Goals Allowed – Game 9 - @ Western ........................Nov. 27/08Most Goal Allowed – Period 7 - @ Western ........................Nov. 27/08Largest Margin of Victory 4 - vs. York ............................... Feb. 2/08Largest Margin of Defeat 7 - @ Waterloo ........................Nov. 23/07 7 - @ Brock .............................Oct. 25/08Most Power-Play Goals – Game 3 - vs. York ............................... Feb. 2/08 3 - vs. Ottawa ..........................Jan. 16/09Most Power-Play Opportunities- Game 10 - vs. McGill .........................Jan. 12/08 10 - @ McGill ..........................Jan. 10/09 10 - vs. Ottawa ........................Jan. 16/09Most Power-Play Goals Against - Game 6 - vs. Guelph ..........................Jan. 18/08Most Power-Play Opps. Against – Game 13 - @ Waterloo ......................Nov. 23/07

TEAM STREAKS

Longest Winning Streak 2 Feb. 2/08 to Feb. 8/08 & Oct. 17/08 to Oct. 24/08

Longest Losing Streak 11 Oct. 24/08 to Dec. 4/08

TEAM SHOOTING

Most Shots Taken - Game 44 - vs. RMC ...........................Oct. 13/07 44 - @ York .............................. Feb. 7/09Most Shots Taken – Period 20 - @ Lakehead .....................Nov. 16/07 20 - @ Ryerson .......................Oct. 20/07Fewest Shots Taken – Game 13 - vs. McGill .........................Jan. 12/08Most Shots Allowed – Game 56 - @ Western .......................Nov. 22/07Most Shots Allowed – Period 23 - vs. McGill .........................Jan. 12/08Fewest Shots Allowed – Game 19 - vs. Brock ........................... Feb. 6/09Fewest Shots Allowed – Period 4 - vs. Brock ............................Jan. 25/08

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Most Goals 2 - Happened 11 timesMost Assists 3 - Nathan Spaling vs. York ....................... Feb. 8/08 3 - Jason Fransky @ Western .................Nov. 27/08 3 - Dustin Turner vs. Carleton ..................Jan. 3/09 Most Points 4 - Josh Vatri vs. Ryerson ................Jan. 28/09Most Goals by Opponent 4 - Michael Soros vs. RMC .....................Oct. 13/07Most Assists by Opponent 4 - Yanick Charron @Ottawa ....................Jan. 27/08 4 - Nick Vergeer @ Laurier .................... Dec. 2/07 4 - Ryan Hyland @ York .........................Nov. 1/07 4 - Paul Bradley vs. RMC .....................Oct. 13/07 4 - Alex Sharpe vs. Ryerson ................Jan. 28/09Most Points by Opponent 4 - Happened 13 Times

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BrockGuelph

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Top eight (8) teams in region advance to the playoffs based on regular season standings.2009-10 PLAYOFF FORMAT

FIRST ROUND (BEST OF THREE SERIES)1st Place vs. 8th Place2nd Place vs. 7th Place3rd Place vs. 6th Place4th Place vs. 5th Place

SECOND ROUND • OUA QUARTER FINALS (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)

2010 QUEENS CUPHost: Highest Ranked Semi-Final Winner

Single Game for the Championship

CIS UNIVERSITY CUPDate: March 24-27, 2010

Host: Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ont.

WEST REGION WEST REGION

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2008-09 REGULAR SEASON STANDINGSFAR EAST GP W L OT/SO PTS PCT GF GA PIMUQTR 28 21 4 3 45 0.804 121 64 576McGill 28 18 8 2 38 0.679 100 76 676Concordia 28 15 9 4 34 0.607 94 84 699Carleton 28 13 11 4 30 0.536 91 89 734Ottawa 28 12 11 5 29 0.518 86 103 620

MID EAST GP W L OT/SO PTS PCT GF GA PIMToronto 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 82 77 545Queen’s 28 12 13 3 27 0.482 57 82 543RMC 28 8 18 2 18 0.321 81 140 915Ryerson 28 5 22 1 11 0.196 65 128 826

FAR WEST GP W L OT/SO PTS PCT GF GA PIMLaurier 28 22 5 1 45 0.804 139 73 612Western 28 19 7 2 40 0.714 109 86 466Waterloo 28 18 7 3 39 0.696 112 85 610Lakehead 28 18 8 2 38 0.679 103 69 530Windsor 28 13 13 2 28 0.500 76 81 479

MID WEST GP W L OT/SO PTS PCT GF GA PIMYork 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 93 101 630Guelph 28 14 12 2 30 0.536 88 95 656Brock 28 9 14 5 23 0.411 67 84 630UOIT 28 7 16 5 19 0.339 83 130 550

2008-09 PLAYOFF RESULTSEAST DIVISION(Mid East & Far East)

FIRST ROUNDCarleton (4) defeated Concordia (5) 2-1McGill (3) defeated Ottawa (6) 2-1UQTR (1) & Toronto (2) received byes

SECOND ROUND (QUARTER-FINALS)UQTR defeated Carleton 2-1McGill defeated Toronto 2-0

THIRD ROUND (SEMI-FINALS)McGill defeated UQTR 2-0

WEST DIVISION(Mid West & Far West)

FIRST ROUNDLakehead (5) defeated Waterloo (4) 2-0Western (3) defeated Guelph (6) 2-1Laurier (1) & York (2) received byes

SECOND ROUND (QUARTER-FINALS)Laurier defeated Lakehead 2-1Western defeated York 2-0

THIRD ROUND (SEMI-FINALS)Western defeated Laurier 2-0

2008 QUEENS CUPWestern defeated McGill

Final Score: 2-1

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2008-09 REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS 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 164-1975. McGill is second with 13 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)

2008-09 Western2007-08 McGill2006-07 UQTR2005-06 Lakehead2004-05 Western2003-04 York2002-03 UQTR*2001-02 UQTR2000-01 UQTR*1999-00 UQTR1998-99 UQTR1997-98 Windsor1996-97 Guelph*1995-96 Waterloo1994-95 Western1993-94 Guelph1992-93 Toronto1991-92 UQTR1990-91 UQTR*1989-90 Laurier1988-89 Laurier1987-88 York*1986-87 York1985-86 York1984-85 York*

1983-84 Toronto*1982-83 Laurier1981-82 Toronto1980-81 Queen’s1979-80 Guelph1978-79 Guelph1977-78 Toronto1976-77 Toronto*1975-76 Guelph1974-75 Toronto1973-74 Waterloo*1972-73 Toronto1971-72 Toronto*1970-71 Toronto*1969-70 Toronto*1968-69 Toronto*1967-68 Toronto1966-67 Toronto*1965-66 Toronto*1964-65 Montreal1963-64 Toronto1962-63 McMaster*1961-62 Toronto1960-61 Laval1959-60 Laval

1958-59 Toronto1957-58 Toronto1956-57 Toronto1955-56 Toronto1954-55 Toronto1953-54 Laval1952-53 Montreal1951-52 Montreal1950-51 Toronto1949-50 Montreal1948-49 Montreal1947-48 Toronto1946-47 Toronto1945-46 McGill1940-45 N/A1939-40 Toronto1938-39 McGill1937-38 McGill1936-37 McGill1935-36 McGill1934-35 McGill1933-34 McGill1932-33 McGill1931-32 Toronto1930-31 McGill

1929-30 McGill1928-29 Toronto1927-28 Toronto1926-27 Toronto1925-26 Toronto1924-25 Toronto1923-24 Toronto1922-23 Toronto1921-22 Toronto1920-21 Toronto1919-20 Toronto1915-19 N/A1914-15 Toronto1913-14 Queen’s1912-13 Toronto1911-12 McGill1910-09 Toronto1909-10 Queen’s1908-09 Queen’s1907-08 Toronto1906-07 Toronto1905-06 Queen’s1904-05 McGill1903-04 Queen’s1902-03 McGill

PAST CHAMPIONS * Won CIS University Cup

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Hunter the RidgebackHunter 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.

Ridgebacks NicknameThe 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.

The BLUE CREWThe 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 pre-game burgers and hot dogs available to all Blue Crew members at Shagwell’s on the Ridge.

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BROCK UNIVERSITYBadgersHead Coach: Murray Nystrom2008-09 Record: 9-14-5UOIT vs. Regular Season: 2-1-0 (2-4-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 2-1-0 (2-4-0)

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

CARLETON UNIVERSITYRavensHead Coach: Fred Parker2008-09 Record: 13-11-4UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-0-0 (2-0-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 1-0-0 (2-0-0)

Enrollment: ............................................16,900Colours: ........................ Scarlet, White & BlackLocation: ................................................OttawaArena: ..................................... Ice House (500)Web Page: ............................www.goravens.ca

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITYStingersHead Coach: Kevin Figsby2008-09 Record: 15-9-4UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-0 (1-1-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-0 (1-1-0)

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

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPHGryphonsHead Coach: Shawn Camp2008-09 Record: 14-2-2UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-1 (0-5-1)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-1 (0-5-1)

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

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITYThunderwolvesHead Coach: Joel Scherban2008-09 Record: 18-8-2UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-0 (0-4-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-0 (0-4-0)

Enrollment: ..............................................6,585Colours: ...........................Blue, White & YellowLocation: ...................................... Thunder BayArena: .................Fort William Gardens (3,710) Web Page: ..... www.thunderwolveshockey.com

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITYGolden HawksHead Coach: Kelly Nobes2008-09 Record: 22-5-1UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-0 (0-4-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-0 (0-4-0)

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

MCGILL UNIVERSITYRedmenHead Coach: Martin Raymond2007-08 Record: 18-8-2UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-0 (0-2-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-0 (0-2-0)

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

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UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWAGee-GeesHead Coach: David Leger2007-08 Record: 12-11-5UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-0-0 (1-1-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 1-0-0 (2-1-0)

Enrollment: ............................................30,000Colours: .....................................Garnet & GreyLocation: ................................................OttawaArena: ............................Sports Complex (850)Web Page: .............................www.geegees.ca

UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À TROIS-RIVIÈRESPatriotesHead Coach: Jacques Laporte2007-08 Record: 21-4-3UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-0 (0-2-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-0 (0-2-0)

Enrollment: ............................................10,000Colours: ..................................Green & OrangeLocation: .....................................Trois-RivièresArena: .............................. Trois-Rivières ArenaWeb Page: ..................... www.uqtr.ca/Patriotes

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITYGaelsHead Coach: Brett Gibson2007-08 Record: 12-13-3UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-0 (0-1-1)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-0 (0-1-1)

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

ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADAPaladinsHead Coach: Adam Shell2007-08 Record: 8-18-2UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-0-1 (0-1-1)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-0-1 (0-1-1)

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

RYERSON UNIVERSITYRamsHead Coach: Graham Wise2007-08 Record: 5-22-1UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-0-0 (1-1-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 2-1-0 (3-2-0)

Enrollment: ............................................25,000Colours: .........................................Blue & GoldLocation: ...............................................TorontoArena: ........................ George Bell Arena (800)Web Page: .........www.ryerson.ca/sportsandrec

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOVarsity BluesHead Coach: Darren Lowe2007-08 Record: 14-11-3UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-0-0 (1-1-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 1-1-0 (1-2-0)

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

NIPISSING UNIVERSITYLakersHead Coach: Mike McParland2007-08 Record: New to the OUAUOIT vs. Regular Season: N/AUOIT vs. Overall: N/A

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

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO MustangsHead Coach: Clarke Singer2007-08 Record: 19-7-2UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-0 (1-3-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-0 (1-4-0)

Enrollment: ............................................30,000Colours: ....................................Purple & WhiteLocation: ...............................................LondonArena: ....................John Labatt Centre (9,000)Web Page: .............. www.westernmustangs.ca

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORLancersHead Coach: Kevin Hamlin2007-08 Record: 13-13-2UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-2-0 (1-3-0)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-2-0 (1-3-0)

Enrollment: ..............................................9,300Colours: .........................................Blue & GoldLocation: ..............................................WindsorArena: ...........................Windsor Arena (4,600)Web Page: ...........................www.golancers.ca

YORK UNIVERSITYLionsHead Coach: Jim Wells2007-08 Record: 14-11-3UOIT vs. Regular Season: 1-0-2 (3-0-3)UOIT vs. Overall: 1-0-2 (3-1-3)

Enrollment: ............................................50,000Colours: ........................................Red & WhiteLocation: ...............................................TorontoArena: ............................... Ice Gardens (1,200)Web Page: .......................... www.yorkulions.ca

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOOWarriorsHead Coach: Brian Bourque2007-08 Record: 18-7-3UOIT vs. Regular Season: 0-1-1 (0-2-2)UOIT vs. Overall: 0-1-1 (0-2-2)

Enrollment: ............................................22,000Colours: ............................Gold, Black & WhiteLocation: .............................................WaterlooArena: .....................Columbia Ice Field (1,000)Web Page: ......................www.gowarriorsgo.ca

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