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BGSU QUICK FACTS
School...............................Bowling Green State University
Location.........................Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0030
Founded..................................................................... 1910
Enrollment............................................................... 17,558
Nickname...............................................................Falcons
Colors.......................................................Orange & Brown
Affiliation....................................................NCAA Division I
Conference.............................. Western Collegiate Hockey
...........................................................Association (WCHA)
President.......................................... Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey
Faculty Athletics Representative.............. Dr. Lee Meserve
Director of Athletics.....................................Chris Kingston
Athletics Department Phone.........................419-372-2401
Hockey Office Phone....................................419-372-7239
Athletics Website..................................BGSUFalcons.com
BGSU HOCKEY STAFF
Head Coach......................... Chris Bergeron, sixth season
Alma Mater.........................................................Miami, ‘93
E-mail................................................... cjberge@bgsu.edu
Career Record/BGSU.................................80-99-25/Same
Assistant Coach............................ Ty Eigner, sixth season
Alma Mater...........................................Bowling Green, ‘93
E-mail....................................................teigner@bgsu.edu
Assistant Coach......................Barry Schutte, sixth season
Alma Mater.........................................................Miami, ‘97
E-mail................................................... bschutt@bgsu.edu
Volunteer Assistant.......................Dan Mayes, first season
Alma Mater.......................................Eastern Michigan, ‘08
Director of Operations......... Jimmy Spratt, second season
Alma Mater...........................................Bowling Green, ‘09
E-mail..................................................... jspratt@bgsu.edu
Strength/Conditioning................................Kenny Goodrich
Alma Mater...........................................Michigan State, ‘09
Equipment Manager...........................................Scott Jess
Alma Mater.........................................................Miami, ‘89
Associate Athletic Trainer................................Dan Fischer
Alma Mater............................................Missouri State, ‘07
Team Physician ............................ Dr. Tom Wojciechowski
THE BGSU ICE ARENA
Capacity.................................................................... 5,000
Rink Dimensions................................................. 200’ x 85’
Ice Arena Phone...........................................419-372-2264
Radio Broadcast........................................88.1 WBGU-FM
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant AD (Hockey Contact).....................Jason Knavel
Office Phone.................................................419-372-7075
Cell Phone....................................................814-464-5009
E-mail....................................................jknavel@bgsu.edu
Mailing Address............................ 249 Perry Stadium East
................................................. Bowling Green, OH 43403
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents/Quick Facts............................................8
Media Information................................................................9
WCHA Media Relations/BGSU Media Outlets..................10
Traditions........................................................................... 11
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Chris Bergeron........................................12-14
Assistant Coach Ty Eigner................................................15
Assistant Coach Barry Schutte..........................................16
Volunteer Assistant Coach Dan Mayes.............................17
Director of Operations Jimmy Spratt.................................17
Support Staff......................................................................18
2015-16 FALCONS
Numerical Roster...............................................................19
Alphabetical Roster/Pronunciation Guide..........................20
Senior Bios...................................................................21-26
Junior Bios....................................................................27-31
Sophomore Bios...........................................................32-40
Freshmen Bios.............................................................41-44
2015-16 Schedule.............................................................45
2014-15 RESULTS
2014-15 Results................................................................46
2014-15 Stats...............................................................47-50
WCHA
WCHA Information.............................................................51
Commissioner Bill Robertson............................................52
The WCHA Final Five........................................................53
HISTORY
Falcons In The NHL......................................................54-66
Game-By-Game Results..............................................67-83
Memorable Moments....................................................84-89
Falcons In The BGSU Athletics Hall Of Fame...................90
BGSU’s NHL Draft Picks..............................................91-92
All-Time Roster.............................................................93-99
All-Time Roster By Uniform......................................100-102
The Hobey Baker Award..................................................103
BGSU’s All-Americans.....................................................104
BGSU’s Olympians..........................................................105
Awards and Honors..................................................106-112
Record Book.............................................................113-127
Retired Numbers.............................................................128
All-Time Coaching Records......................................129-130
The BG Hockey Story...............................................131-136
The BGSU Ice Arena................................................137-139
ADMINISTRATION
President Mary Ellen Mazey............................................140
Athletics Director Chris Kingston.....................................141
Senior Staff......................................................................142
The 2015-16 BGSU Hockey Media Guide was produced by the
BGSU Athletic Communications Office -- Jason Knavel, Director -- in
cooperation with the BGSU hockey program.
Photography by the BGSU Office of Marketing and Communications
(Craig Bell, Director), Todd Pavlack, and the BGSU Athletic
Communications Department.
MEDIA INFORMATION
PRESS BOX: The press box is located atop the east stands of the BGSU Ice Arena. A limited amount of space is available
for the working media. Arrangements for seating in the press box must be made through the Athletic Communications Office
at least three days in advance of the game(s). The press entrance is located at the northeast corner of the arena.
CREDENTIALS: Individuals must have proper game credentials to enter the working area of the press box. This includes
spouses and friends of working media. Under rules governed by the WCHA, players are not permitted in the press box at
any time. NHL scouts must leave the press area once the game starts (unless special permission is granted). The use of
abusive language is strictly prohibited in the press box as well as everywhere else in the building. As in all NCAA press
boxes, cheering for either team is strictly prohibited and is grounds for dismissal from the working press box area.
SERVICES: Linecharts are available for scouts and media at the entrance to the pressbox. Shot charts will be issued to
members of the media following each period. A final game summary packet will be distributed approximately 15 minutes after
the conclusion of the game. Please see BGSU Hockey SID Jason Knavel for any assistance.
PARKING: Media members may request a parking pass which provides access to the gravel lot to the east of the arena.
The parking entrance to the lot is located on Stadium Drive off Mercer Road (across from Warren Steller Baseball Field).
RADIO: Any radio station wishing to broadcast a game must contact the Athletic Communications Office at least one week
in advance. The designated official station of the visiting team will be allowed to broadcast at no charge if there is a reciprocal agreement with the Falcons’ official station. A maximum of two seats will be reserved for each radio station unless special
permission is granted (and if space is available). Access to areas outside of designated broadcasting areas must be requested in advance.
TELEVISION: Special arrangements must be made through the BGSU Athletics Department for stations wishing to broadcast from the Ice Arena. A maximum of four spaces will be reserved for the broadcast crew. TV news crews may shoot game
highlights from the south or north ends of the press box only. Access to areas outside of designated broadcasting areas must
be requested in advance.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photo passes will be issued by the Athletic Communications Office. The pass entitles the photographer access to limited rinkside areas. Persons wishing to shoot from the photographer’s bench area should request a spot
with the SID prior to face-off. A maximum of two photographers may shoot from the photographer’s bench area each period.
Depending on the number of requests, a one-period limit may be enforced per news outlet. Please also note only one representative per outlet may shoot in the photographer’s bench area during any one period (unless space is available). Photographers not using the team bench area may shoot from behind the glass at the north or south ends of the rink. Photographers
may also shoot from the press box area or within the stands so long as they do not interfere with game operations or fans’
experiences. Please be advised if you are shooting in the photographer’s bench area, you are doing so at your own risk!
BGSU POSTGAME INTERVIEW POLICY: Chris Bergeron and select players will be available following the NCAA’s
mandatory 10-minute cooling-off period. Please see BGSU Hockey SID Jason Knavel for location of the post-game press
conference. Media members may not enter BGSU’s dressing room at any time. Please contact the school’s SID if you need
assistance in securing interviews. The BGSU dressing room is closed to non-team personnel on gameday.
DIRECTIONS TO ARENA: To access from the north or south via I-75, use exit 181 and head west (Wooster Street) after
leaving the offramp. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Mercer Road. The arena will be visible on the right after onehalf mile. Stay in the right lane. To access the parking area, turn right at Stadium Drive, the first street past the arena. The
entrance to the lot will be immediately on your right. If travelling from the east or west via the Ohio Turnpike, use exit 4A and
head south on I-75. Then follow the above directions.
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WCHA MEDIA RELATIONS
Alabama Huntsville
Hockey SID: Sam Baldwin
Office Phone: 256-824-2201
Cell Phone: 440-725-2541
Email: Samuel.baldwin@uah.edu
Ferris State
Hockey SID: Rob Bentley
Office Phone: (231) 591-3821
Cell Phone: (231) 349-1934
Email: Bentleyr@ferris.edu
Alaska Anchorage
Hockey SID: Dallas Baldwin
Office Phone: 907-786-4625
Cell Phone: 774-239-6809
Email: Dallas@uaa.alaska.edu
Lake Superior State University
Hockey SID: Eddie Bishop
Office Phone: 906-635-2601
Cell Phone: 252-347-4976
Email: ebishop@lssu.edu
Alaska
Hockey SID: Chris Caskey
Office Phone: 907-474-6807
Cell Phone: 606-207-7481
Email: cdcaskey@alaska.edu
Michigan Tech
Hockey SID: Zack Friedli
Office Phone: 906.487.2351
Cell Phone: 507.272.5585
Email: ztfriedl@mtu.edu
Bemidji State
Hockey SID: Brad Folkestad
Office Phone: (218) 755-4603
Cell Phone: (218) 308-1115
Email: bfolkestad@bemidjistate.edu
Minnesota State
Hockey SID: Paul Allan
Office Phone: 507.389.2625
Cell Phone: 507.381.7503
Email: paul.allan@mnsu.edu
Bowling Green State University
Hockey SID: Jason Knavel
Office Phone: 419-372-7075
Cell Phone: 814-464-5009
Email: jknavel@bgsu.edu
Northern Michigan
Hockey SID: Jen Dobias
Office Phone: 906-227-1917
Cell Phone: 856-261-5620
Email: jedobias@nmu.edu
BGSU MEDIA OUTLETS
NEWSPAPERS
Thomas Schmeltz, Beat Writer
THE SENTINEL-TRIBUNE
P.O. Box 88
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-4611; 354-0314 (Fax)
sports@sentinel-tribune.com
Frank Corsoe, Sports Editor
TOLEDO BLADE
541 Superior Street
Toledo, OH 43660
(419) 245-6114; 724-6116 (Fax)
John Wagner, Beat Writer
jwagner@theblade.com
THE BG NEWS
210 West Hall, BGSU
Bowling Green, OH 43403
(419) 372-2601; 372-6967 (Fax)
RADIO
Kyle Howard, Sports Director
WBGU Radio (88.1 FM)
120 West Hall, BGSU
Bowling Green, OH 43403
(419) 372-2354; 372-0202 (Fax)
bgrso@hotmail.com
WLQR Radio (1470 AM)
3225 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 725-5700; 385-2902 (Fax)
TELEVISION
Kirk Nawrotzky, Sports Director
WNWO-TV, Channel 24 (NBC)
300 S. Byrne Road
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 535-0664; 535-8936 (Fax)
Dan Cummins, Sports Director
WTOL-TV, Channel 11 (CBS)
P.O. Box 715
Toledo, OH 43601
(419) 248-1197; 244-7104 (Fax)
dcummins@wtol.com
Vince Koza, Sports Director
WLIO-TV, Channel 35 (NBC)
1424 Rice Avenue
Lima, OH 45802
(419) 228-8835
koza@wlio.com
BG-24 News
West Hall 003
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 372-2997
bg24sports@hotmail.com
WIRE SERVICE
Rusty Miller, Sports Editor
ASSOCIATED PRESS
1103 Schrock Rd., Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43229
(800) 762-4841; 885-3248 (Fax)
rmiller@ap.org
Western Collegiate Hockey Assoc.
Bill Robertson, Commissioner
Matt Hodson, Associate Commissioner for Public Relations
Suite C
Minnesota State University, Mankato
at Edina
7700 France Avenue South, Suite
360
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: (952) 818-8869
Joe Nugent, Sports
WTVG-TV, Channel 13 (ABC)
4247 Dorr Street
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 534-3865; 534-3898 (Fax)
Listen to Falcon Hockey all
season long on 88.1 FM,
WBGU and at www.BGSUFalcons.com with playby-play announcer Evan
Pivnick (pictured).
Pre-game coverage starts
30 minutes before the
scheduled face-off.
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Alma Mater
Alma Mater hear us,
As we praise thy name
Make us worthy sons and daughters
Adding to thy fame.
Time will treat you kindly
Years from now you’ll be
Ever dearer in our hearts,
Our University.
From your halls of ivy
To the campus scene,
Chimes ring out with gladness
From our dear Bowling Green.
When all is just a mem’ry
Of the by-gone days,
Hear our hymn dear Alma Mater
As thy name we praise.
FrEDDIE & FRIEDA Falcon
Freddie and Frieda Falcon are the official mascots of
the Bowling Green Falcons. Together with the BGSU
cheerleaders, Freddie and Frieda boost spirit at intercollegiate athletic events. Tryouts are held each spring, and
winners remain anonymous to the student body until each
is “beheaded” at the last home basketball and hockey
game. The Freddie Falcon tradition began in 1950 while
Frieda Falcon was added for the 1979-80 athletic year.
Why The Falcons?
The 2015-16 athletic year marks the 88th anniversary of
Bowling Green’s nickname, Falcons. Before 1927, BG
teams were called the Normals or Teachers. Ivan Lake
’23 suggested the nickname after reading an article on
falconry. Lake, Managing Editor and Sports Editor of the
Sentinel Tribune in Bowling Green at the time, proposed
the name change because it fit headline space and because falcons were “the most powerful bird for their size
and often attacked birds two or three times their size.”
WHY ORANGE & BROWN?
Orange and brown have been the school colors at Bowling Green State University since 1914, the first year of
classes. Legend has it that Leon Winslow, an industrial
arts faculty member, got the idea from seeing a woman’s
hat on a bus to nearby Toledo, Ohio. He liked the brown
and orange color combination. So, too, did former
Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown. Following
a trip to BGSU in the 1940s, Brown used the colors for
his All-America Football Conference team, which joined
the NFL in 1950.
Fight Song
Forward Falcons, Forward Falcons
Fight for victory,
Show your spirit, make them fear it
Fight for ‘ol Bee Gee.
Forward Falcons, Forward Falcons
Make the contest keen,
Shout out the fame of our mighty name
And win for Bowling Green!
Ay Ziggy Zoomba
Ay Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba Zoomba
Ay Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba Ze
Ay Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba Zoomba
Ay Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba Zi
Roll along you BG warriors
Roll along and fight for BGSU
WHY Ay Ziggy Zoomba
Ay Ziggy Zoomba is Bowling Green’s unofficial fight song. Gil Fox, an Air Force bombadier in World War II stationed in Italy, brought
a loose translation of a Zulu war chant back
with him, and since its introduction in 1946
to a campus spirit assembly, it has kept its
place in BGSU history. The Falcon football
team traditionally sings “Ay Ziggy Zoomba”
after each victory.
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