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2009-2010
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[SAINT IGNATIUS HOCKEY]
Media Guide 2009-2010
Saint Ignatius Wildcats
Head Coach: Patrick O’Rourke ‘90
Athletic Director: Rory Fitzpatrick ‘88
Assistant Athletic Director: Sean O’Toole ‘87
Media Relations Guide
Saint Ignatius High School Broadcasting Club
Saint Ignatius High School Sports Information Department
Saint Ignatius Athletic Department: (216) 281-2360
SID Contacts: Mark Szwejkowski ’11 (mszwejkowski11@students.ignatius.edu)
Michael Watts ‘11 (mwatts11@students.ignatius.edu) (216-978-3657)
Jeff McCormick (Moderator) (jmccormick@ignatius.edu) (216-375-4841)
Jacob Corrigan ‘10 (jacorrigan10@students.ignatius.edu) (216-538-1452)
2009-2010 Hockey
The Saint Ignatius Media Guide is made for media use. Dissemination of this guide is prohibited without the express written
consent of the Saint Ignatius Sports Information Department or the Saint Ignatius Athletic Department.
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Table of Contents
St. Ignatius Hockey Media Guide 2009-2010
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
Produced by the St. Ignatius
Student Sports Information Department
St. Ignatius High School, and Information for the Media
About St. Ignatius High School………………………………………………….….….…………4
Media Information………………………………………………………………….…..…………5
St. Ignatius Quick Facts/SIBN…………………………………………………………………….6
Rosters
Alphabetical Roster…………………………………………………………………….………….7
Numerical Roster………………………………………………………………………………….8
Breakdown of Roster (Class, Height, Weight, Position)………………………………….8
Pronunciation Guide………………………………………………………………………………9
About Wildcat Hockey
John M. Coyne Recreation Center…………………………………………………...…….…….10
About the Red North Division………………………………………………………….……..…10
Interesting Stats Since 2000-2001 (Records by month, day, venue)………………….................11
2008-2009 Results (Breakdown/Game by Game)……………………………………………….12
2009-2010 Schedule……………………………………………………………..………….……13
Coaching Staff……………………………………………………………….……………….14-15
About Head Coach Patrick O’Rourke ’90……………………………………………….14
Coaching Capsules (Head Coach/Assistants)……………………………………………15
Where Are They Now? (Recent Hockey Graduates of SIHS)……………….….…………….…16
Class of 2009 College Choices…………………………………………………………………..17
Former Students/Current Teachers Coaching in Wildcat Athletics…………….………………..18
Former St. Ignatius Students at the Next Level (Since 2000)……………………………………19
Record Book (Hall of Fame, Team/Individual Records)…………………….….…….…………20
Award Winners…………………………………………………………………………………..21
(Team Awards and League Awards)
2009-2010 St. Ignatius Hockey Varsity Team
Player Biographies (Numerical Order)…..….….…….……….……….……….…….………22-31
Player Biographies, Career Stats, Measurable Information, Coaches Notes
2009-2010 Hockey Forecast (Head Coach Patrick O’Rourke ’90)………………………..….…32
2008-2009 Team Statistics
Team Statistics (All Skaters, Goalies)……………………………………………………….…..33
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ABOUT SAINT IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL
President : Fr. William Murphy S.J.
Principal: Mr. Peter Corrigan, Jr, '69
The school was opened on September 6, 1886, by German Jesuits from Buffalo,
New York, who responded to an invitation from Bishop Richard Gilmour to provide advanced
schooling for Cleveland's Catholic young men. Known as Saint Ignatius College, it was
modeled after the German Gymnasium and French Lycee. Students were admitted after six
years of grammar school and received a bachelor’s degree after a six-year course of studies.
There was no distinction between high school and college. The first A.B. degrees were
conferred in 1894.
In 1902 high school and college departments were established, and the high school program was
extended to four years. In 1923 the college department changed its name to John Carroll
University and in 1935 was moved into new buildings in University Heights. Saint Ignatius
High School remained at the original location.
Athletic Highlights
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35 OHSAA State Championships
2008-09 #1 Athletic Program in Ohio (Sports Illustrated)
Alma Mater
Saint Ignatius Fight Song
Our famed alma mater graces
On! Ignatius with your gold and blue,
Every shrine within our hearts
You're the best team that we ever knew;
With her unforgotten faces
You've got what it takes to win this game,
And the faith that she imparts.
Honor to your name! RAH! RAH! RAH!
Years in passing cannot sever
Fight, you Wildcats of Ignatius High!
Ties of new days from the old.
(Opponent)'s team can bid this game good-bye;
We're Ignatius men forever,
As we hail the blue and gold.
On the old beam now, you blue and gold team now,
And fight to victory!
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Media Information
Media Credentials
Saint Ignatius Athletic Director Rory Fitzpatrick distributes media credentials
for all home Ignatius athletic events.
(216-651-0222 ext. 222)
Who to Contact:
Athletic Director Rory Fitzpatrick
rfitzpatrick@ignatius.edu
Sports Information Department (Jeff McCormick)
jmccormick@ignatius.edu
Student President - Student Sports Information Department (Jacob Corrigan)
jacorrigan10@students.ignatius.edu
Student Co-Director of Media Guide Production (Michael Watts)
mwatts11@students.ignatius.edu
Students Co-Director of Media Guide Production (Mark Szwejkowski)
mszwejkowski11@students.ignatius.edu
For More Information on Wildcat Athletics
Visit www.ignatius.edu for up-to-date athletic information
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Schedules and Results
Live Feeds to Broadcasting Club Broadcasts
Eddie Dwyer’s Corner (News, Previews, Recaps, Updates)
Directions to most Ignatius sporting events.
Team Records
The Saint Ignatius Student Sports Information Department thanks the following for their help in
the production of the “Saint Ignatius Wildcats 2009 Hockey Media Guide”:
Jeff McCormick, Rory Fitzpatrick, and the team’s coaching staff, especially Pat O’Rourke.
Team Captains for the 2009-2010 Season
#22 Michael Wells (Left)
#16 Nolan Schade (Center)
#4 Jacob Riemenschneider (Right)
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St. Ignatius Quick Facts
• Founded – 1886
• Location – Cleveland, Ohio
• Enrollment – 1,415
• Denomination – Catholic - Jesuit
• President – Fr. William Murphy S.J.
• Athletic Director – Rory Fitzpatrick ’88
• Assistant Athletic Director – Sean O’Toole ’87
• Mascot – Wildcat
• Colors – Blue and Gold
• Home Venue – Sullivan Gymnasium (On Campus)
• State Athletic Affiliation – Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)
• Conference Affiliation – Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League
• Inter-conference Division Affiliation – Red North
• Radio/Video Coverage – St. Ignatius Student Broadcasting Club (SIBN)
• State Champions in 9 different OHSAA sanctioned sports
Online Coverage of St. Ignatius Hockey
St. Ignatius Hockey is covered by one of the most expansive student-run high school sports
broadcasting networks in the state. Led by Senior Jacob Corrigan and Moderator Jeff
McCormick the club hopes to bring close to 15 games to the web waves with live audio and
video. The St. Ignatius Broadcasting Club also brings live coverage of all St. Ignatius basketball
games with live video at all home games. The club has expanded to a five sport schedule as of
the winter of 2009 which includes football, hockey, soccer, basketball, and baseball.
Hockey broadcasters for the 2009-2010 season are Michael Watts, Mark Szwejkowski, and Paul
Martin. Watts and Martin are both in their second year of broadcasting; Szwejkowski is in his
first year. Watts has experience with baseball (2009), football play-by-play (2009), soccer playby-play (2009), and hockey (2009-2010). Martin has experience with baseball (2009), football
as a halftime show host and color analyst (2009), basketball as a color analyst (2009-2010), and
hockey (2009-2010). Szwejkowski is the most recent addition to the SIBN, working with soccer
as a color analyst throughout the season (2009), and hockey (2009-2010).
For more information on broadcasting dates and times visit www.sibn.weebly.com or go to
www.ignatius.edu/athletics. Any questions or comments on SIBN broadcasting please send an
email to broadcastingclub@students.ignatius.edu.
Watts
Martin
Szwejkowski
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Cleveland St. Ignatius
2009-2010 Varsity Hockey Roster
Head Coach: Patrick O’Rourke ‘90
Asst. Coaches: Jon Hunek, Keith Abood
Goalie Coach: Paul Chase ‘96
Trainer: Pat Cummings
Chaplain: Father Kenneth Styles, S.J.
President: Fr. William Murphy S.J.
Athletic Director: Rory Fitzpatrick
Assistant Athletic Director: Sean O’Toole
2009-2010 Varsity Hockey Roster (Alphabetical)
Players:
#:
Pos:
Grade:
Ht:
Abood, Michael
9
D
SO
5’10
Bobulsky, Pete
3
D
JR
5’10
Frebes, Asa
21
F
SR
5’10
Gajkowski, Ray
5
F
SO
6’2
Geither, Liam
12
F
SO
5’7
Jeziorowski, John
10
F
SR
6’2
Joseph, Kevin
19
F
JR
5’9
Knoth, Chris
20
D
SR
6’0
Kovesdy, Matt
30
G
SO
6’1
Nader, Sam
17
D
SR
6’1
Petraska, Jason
11
F
JR
6’0
Potts, Josh
31
G
JR
5’11
Riemenschneider, Colton
14
F
SO
5’10
Riemenschneider, Jacob
4
F
SR
6’2
Schade, Nolan
16
F
SR
5’10
Smith, Will
15
D
SO
5’11
Spellacy, Paddy
8
F
SO
6’0
Steed, Andrew
7
D
SO
6’1
Wells, Michael
22
F
SR
6’1
Wolf, Taylor
2
F
SO
5’10
Wt:
180
175
185
200
170
180
170
190
185
190
180
175
175
220
185
185
185
190
215
175
Team Captains:
Nolan Schade (#16, Sr. Forward), Michael Wells (#22, Sr. Forward), Jacob Riemenschneider
(#4, Sr. Forward)
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2009-2010 Varsity Roster (Numerical)
Number
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
30
31
•
•
Last Name
Wolf
Bobulsky
Riemenschneider
Gajkowski
Steed
Spellacy
Abood
Jeziorowski
Petraska
Geither
Riemenschneider
Smith
Schade
Nader
Joseph
Knoth
Frebes
Wells
Kovesdy
Potts
First Name
Taylor
Pete
Jacob
Raymond
Andrew
Patrick
Michael
John
Jason
Liam
Colton
Will
Nolan
Sam
Kevin
Chris
Asa
Michael
Matt
Josh
Position
F
D
F
F
D
F
D
F
F
F
F
D
F
D
F
D
F
F
G
G
Grade
10
11
12
10
10
10
10
12
11
10
10
10
12
12
11
12
12
12
10
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Roster Breakdown
By Grade:
o 9 Sophomores
o 4 Juniors
o 7 Seniors
By Position:
o 2 Goalies (1 So., 1 Jr.)
o 12 Forwards (5 So., 2 Jr., 5 Sr.)
o 6 Defense (3 So., 1 Jr., 2 Sr.)
Measurables Breakdown
Average Height: 5’ 11.5”
Average Weight: 184.5 lb.
Tallest Player: 6’2” (Jacob Riemenschneider, Ray Gajkowski, John Jeziorowski)
Shortest Player: 5’ 7” (Liam Geither)
Heaviest Player: 220 lb. (Jacob Riemenschneider)
Lightest Player: 170 lb. (Kevin Joseph, Liam Geither)
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2009-2010 Pronunciation Guide
Last Name
Abood
Bobulsky
Frebes
Gajkowski
Geither
Jeziorowski
Joseph
Knoth
Kovesdy
Nader
Petraska
Potts
Riemenschneider
Riemenschneider
Schade
Smith
Spellacy
Steed
Wells
Wolf
First Name Number Position Grade Pronounced
10 uh-BOOD
Michael
9 D
Pete
3 D
11 buh-BULL-skee
Asa
21 F
12 freebs
Raymond
5 F
10 guy-KOW-skee
Liam
12 F
10 gy-ther
John
10 F
12 JEZ-er-OW-skee
Kevin
19 F
11
Chris
20 D
12 nawth
Matt
30 G
10 kuh-VEZ-dee
Sam
17 D
12 NAY-der
Jason
11 F
11 peh-TRASS-kuh
Josh
31 G
11
Colton
14 F
10 ree-min-schnyder
Jacob
4 F
12 ree-min-schnyder
Nolan
16 F
12 shade
Will
15 D
10
10 SPELL-uh-see
Patrick
8 F
Andrew
7 D
10
12
Michael
22 F
Taylor
2 F
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2008-2009 Thornton Park
(Shaker Heights)
Tournament Champions
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John M. Coyne Recreation Center
“Home of Wildcat Hockey”
The Brooklyn Recreation Center is home to five Ohio high
school hockey teams. Since 2000-2001 the program has
used its home ice advantage to gain an impressive 55-37
record (.598).
(Home to Holy Name Waves, Brooklyn Hurricanes,
Olmsted Falls Bulldogs, Brecksville Bees)
Address: 7600 Memphis Ave., Cleveland, OH 44144
All League/Division Players 2008-2009
Red North Division
Ed Zdolshek (GOL) – 1st Team
Christopher Greve (FOR) – 1st Team
Thomas Paras (FOR) – 2nd Team
Wyatt Pressick (DEF) – 2nd Team
Since 2000-2001 vs. Red North
St. Edward: 7-21 (.250)
Padua Franciscan: 12-12 (.500)
Lake Catholic: 9-6-1 (.600)
University School: 5-13-1 (.278)
Walsh Jesuit: 2-0-1 (1.000)
Total v Red North: 35-52-3 (.402)
All Red League
Records v. Others Since 00-01
st
Ed Zdolshek (GOL) – 1 Team
Shaker Heights: 7-12-1 (.368)
st
Wyatt
Pressick
(DEF)
–
1
Team
Strongsville: 5-1-1 (.833)
Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League
nd
Thomas Paras Red
(FOR)
– 2 Division
Team
North
Red North Members:
Cleveland St. Ignatius
Lakewood St. Edward
Parma Padua Franciscan
Mentor Lake Catholic
University School
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit
League Games: 2009-2010
12/2/09 @ Lake Catholic
12/12/09 @ Walsh Jesuit
12/23/09 @ University School
12/26/09 @ St. Edward
1/8/10 @ Padua Franciscan
1/9/10 vs. Lake Catholic
1/23/10 vs. University School
1/30/10 vs. Walsh Jesuit
1/31/10 vs. St. Edward
2/6/10 vs. Padua Franciscan
All League/Division Players 20082009
Red North Division
Ed Zdolshek (GOL) – 1st Team
Christopher Greve (FOR) – 1st Team
Thomas Paras (FOR) – 2nd Team
Wyatt Pressick (DEF) – 2nd Team
All Red League
Ed Zdolshek (GOL) – 1st Team
Wyatt Pressick (DEF) – 1st Team
Thomas Paras (FOR) – 2nd Team
Last Season vs. Red North
Total: 6-6 (.500) (2008: 7-4)
St. Edward: 1-2
Padua Franciscan: 2-0
Lake Catholic: 0-2
University School: 1-2
Walsh Jesuit: 2-0
Since 2000-2001 vs. Red North
St. Edward: 7-21 (.250)
Padua Franciscan: 12-12 (.500)
Lake Catholic: 9-6-1 (.600)
University School: 5-13-1 (.278)
Walsh Jesuit: 2-0-1 (1.000)
Total v Red North: 35-52-3 (.402)
Records v. Others Since 00-01
Shaker Heights: 7-12-1 (.368)
Strongsville: 5-1-1 (.833)
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Interesting Stats Since 2000-2001
Overall Record
Overall Record: 167-135-10 (.551)
Red North Division: 44-43-3 (.506)
Vs. GCHSHL: 95-71-5 (.572)
Vs. Non-GCHSHL: 72-64-5 (.528)
Home: 55-37 (.598)
Away: 112-98-10 (.532)
Tournament Games: 122-83-6 (.572)
Non-Tourney Games: 55-52-4 (.514)
Regulation Games: 154-120-7 (.560)
Overtime: 13-15-3 (.468)
One Goal Games: 41-49 (.456)
OHSAA Tournament: 21-9 (.700)
Baron Cup: 4-5 (.444)
@ Brooklyn Arena: 55-37 (.598)
@ Thornton Park: 18-12-2 (.594)
@ Gilmour: 15-16-1 (.484)
@ Quicken Loans Arena: 2-4 (.333)
Record by Month
November: 24-13-3 (.638)
December: 57-55-3 (.509)
January: 58-50-3 (.536)
February: 27-14-1 (.655)
March: 1-3-0 (.250)
After New Year: 86-67-4
Record by Day of the Week
Monday: 2-0-0 (1.000)
Tuesday: 14-6-0 (.700)
Wednesday: 15-7-0 (.682)
Thursday: 10-9-0 (.526)
Friday: 23-22-7 (.510)
Saturday: 72-62-0 (.537)
Sunday: 31-29-3 (.516)
Weekends: 103-91-3 (.531)
Weekdays: 64-44-7 (.593)
Wildcats v. Eagles
Overall: Eagles Lead 21-7
Regulation: Eagles Lead 19-5
Overtime: Series Tied 2-2
One Goal Games: Eagles Lead 8-3
OHSAA Tourney: Eagles Lead 5-0
@ Quicken Loans: Eagles Lead 4-2
@ Brooklyn: Eagles Lead 8-3
Turkey Bowl: Series Tied 2-2
Baron Cup: Eagles Lead 1-0
Friday: Eagles Lead 6-0
Saturday: Eagles Lead 11-6
Sunday: Eagles Lead 2-1
Last Year
12/13/08 – W 3-0
1/23/09 – L 11-1
3/7/09 – L 3-2 (6 OT)
Ignatius outscored 14-6 in 3 games.
Finish in the Red North
2008-2009: 6-4-0 (4th)
2007-2008: 8-2-0 (1st)
2006-2007: 9-1-0 (1st)
2005-2006: 1-9-0 (6th)
2004-2005: 5-4-1 (3rd)
2003-2004: 4-6-0 (5th)
2002-2003: 6-3-1 (3rd)
2001-2002: 4-5-1 (5th)
2000-2001: 1-9-0 (6th)
Average: 5-5-0 (4th Place)
All-League Goalie Ed
Zdolshek graduated this
past year, posting a 1.53
GAA and a .931 save
percentage in his senior
season.
Photo: Al and Larry Sports
Last season the Wildcats won the Jesuit
Cup at Kent State University. To win the
Cats defeated St. John in the first round (60), St. Xavier in the second round (6-3),
Walsh Jesuit in the third round (5-2) and
St. John a second time in the final game (41).
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2008-2009 St. Ignatius Varsity Hockey Results
Date
11/28
11/29
11/29
11/30
12/5
12/6
12/13
12/14
12/17
12/20
12/21
12/26
12/27
12/27
12/28
1/2/09
1/3/09
1/3/09
1/4/09
1/9/09
1/10/09
1/14/09
1/16/09
1/17/09
1/17/09
1/18/09
1/23/09
1/24/09
1/27/09
1/28/09
2/7/09
2/11/09
2/14/09
Location
KSU (Jesuit Ty.)
KSU (Jesuit Ty.)
KSU (Jesuit Ty.)
KSU (Jesuit Ty.)
IceLand
Brooklyn
Quicken Loans
Brooklyn
Shaker (Ty.)
Shaker (Ty.)
Shaker (Ty.)
Brooklyn (Ty.)
Brooklyn (Ty.)
Brooklyn (Ty.)
Brooklyn (Ty.)
Gilmour (Ty.)
Gilmour (Ty.)
Gilmour (Ty.)
Gilmour (Ty.)
Arctic Pond
Brooklyn
Garfield
Meadville (Ty.)
Meadville (Ty.)
Meadville (Ty.)
Meadville (Ty.)
Winterhurst
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Mentor
Brooklyn
Brooklyn (Baron)
Brooklyn (Baron)
Opponent
Toledo St. John
Cincinnati St. Xavier
Walsh Jesuit
Toledo St. John
Padua
Lake Catholic
St. Edward
Strongsville
Cleveland Hts.
Shaker
Bowling Green
Culver Military Academy
Sylvania Northview
Columbus St. Charles
Culver Military Academy
Hamilton SE, IN
Erie McDowell, PA
Naperville, IL
Cardinal Newman, ONT
University
Padua
Trinity
Ft. LeBoeuf, PA
Meadville, PA
Erie McDowell, PA
LaSalle, PA
St. Edward
Shaker
University
Lake Catholic
Trinity
Walsh Jesuit
University
Result
W 6-0
W 6-3
W 5-2
W 4-1 (1st)
W 5-1
L 3-1
W 3-0
W 4-2
W 10-0
W 4-0
W 5-1 (1st)
W 3-2
W 6-1
W 10-0
L 2-1 (2nd)
W 4-2
W 2-1 (OT)
W 7-3
W 2-1 (1st)
L 2-1
W 6-0
W 7-0
W 7-0
W 3-0
W 5-1
L 3-2 (OT)
L 11-1
L 5-3
W 3-0
L 3-2
W 7-0
W 5-3
L 2-1 (OT)
2/24/09
2/28/09
3/4/09
3/7/09
Brooklyn (States)
Brooklyn (States)
Brooklyn (States)
Brooklyn (States)
Lakewood
Rocky River
Strongsville #3
St. Edward #1
W 14-0
W 5-0
W 2-0
L 3-2 (6 OT)
Results
State Tournament: 3-1
Baron Cup: 1-1
Meadville Tournament: 3-1
Gilmour Tournament: 4-0
Shaker Tournament: 3-0
Jesuit Tournament 4-0
Brooklyn Tournament: 3-1
Record
Team Total Record: 28-9
At Brooklyn Arena: 11-5
Away: 17-4
Overtime Games: 1-3
1st Place Tournament Finishes: 3
2nd Place Tournament Finishes: 1
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2009-2010 St. Ignatius Varsity Hockey Schedule
Date
14-Nov
16-Nov
20-Nov
21-Nov
27-Nov
28-Nov
28-Nov
29-Nov
2-Dec
5-Dec
12-Dec
16-Dec
19-Dec
20-Dec
23-Dec
26-Dec
27-Dec
28-Dec
28-Dec
Rink
Brooklyn
North Park
City Sports
City Sports
Kent State
Kent State
Kent State
Kent State
Mentor
Brooklyn
Kent State
Thornton Park
Thornton Park
Thornton Park
Pond
Quicken Loans
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Opponent
Meadville, Pa. (scrimmage)
Elyria Catholic (scrimmage)
U of D Jesuit (scrimmage)
U of D Jesuit (scrimmage)
Ohio Jesuit Tournament
Ohio Jesuit Tournament
Ohio Jesuit Tournament
Ohio Jesuit Tournament
Lake Catholic
Olentangy Liberty
Walsh Jesuit
Shaker Tournament
Shaker Tournament
Shaker Tournament
University School
St. Edward
St. Ignatius Christmas Ty - Gilmour Academy
St. Ignatius Christmas Ty - Sylvania Northview
St. Ignatius Christmas Ty - Culver Military Academy
Brooklyn
Gilmour
Gilmour
Gilmour
Gilmour
IceLand
Brooklyn
Meadville, Pa.
Meadville, Pa.
Meadville, Pa.
St. Ignatius Christmas Ty - Playoffs
Gilmour Tournament
Gilmour Tournament
Gilmour Tournament
Gilmour Tournament
Padua
Lake Catholic
Meadville Tournament
Meadville Tournament
Meadville Tournament
1/17/2010
1/17/2010
Time
4:45 PM
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
3:00 PM
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
7:15 PM
4:45 PM
4:30 PM
TBA
TBA
TBA
6:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:15 PM
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
10 OR
12:15
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
7:05 PM
4:45 PM
TBA
TBA
TBA
8 OR 10
AM
3:00 PM
Meadville, Pa.
Meadville, Pa.
Meadville Tournament Semi-finals
Meadville Tournament Finals
1/23/2010
1/30/2010
1/31/2010
2/6/2010
2/7/2010
2/10/2010
2/15/2010
4:45 PM
4:45 PM
6:45 PM
4:45 PM
12:00 PM
TBA
TBA
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
University School
Walsh Jesuit
St. Edward
Padua
Strongsville
Baron Cup
State Tournament
29-Dec
1/1/2010
1/2/2010
1/2/2010
1/3/2010
1/8/2010
1/9/2010
1/15/2010
1/16/2010
1/16/2010
Key Games are Bolded
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Head Varsity Coach
Patrick O’Rourke ‘90
High School: Saint Ignatius High School ‘90
College: Miami (Ohio) ‘96
Education: B.S. in Latin Education, B.S. in English Education, B.A. in Classical Humanities
Graduate Education: John Carroll University ’08 - M.A. in Humanities
Playing Career Highlights: 1989 Varsity Hockey co-MVP (with John Farrall ‘91), November
1989 PD Player of the Week, Defeating 2-time defending state champs (Padua) in state tourney
senior year
Prior Coaching Highlights: JV Head Coach at St. Ignatius from 1997-2004, 136-70-24 record
in 7 years as the JV Head Coach, 7 tournament titles, 7 runners-up
Varsity Head Coach at St. Ignatius (2005-current)
► 102-69-3 record in 5 years
► 5 tournament titles, 4 runners-up
► Overall Record at Ignatius: 238-139-27
► 12 tournament titles, 11 runners-up in 12 years
Varsity Assistant Coaches
Jon Hunek
Paul Chase ‘96
Keith Abood
Junior Varsity
Coaching Staff
Phil Hunek
Bryan Schoenholz
2008-2009 Varsity Team Photo
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2009-2010 Coaching Capsules
Varsity Head Coach
Patrick O’Rourke
High School: St. Ignatius ‘90
College: Miami (Ohio) ‘96
Position: Latin Teacher, St. Ignatius HS
Playing Career Highlights:
Plain Dealer Player of the Week 1989-90St.
Ignatius Varsity Hockey co-MVP 1989-90
(with John Farrall ‘91)
Varsity Forward Coach
Jon Hunek
High School: Padua ‘98
College: Ashland University ‘03
Position: Teacher, Maple Heights HS
Varsity Goaltending Coach
Paul Chase
High School: St. Ignatius ‘96
College: Miami (Ohio) ‘00
Position: Administrator, Beachwood HS
Varsity Defense Coach
Keith Abood
High School: Shaker ‘79
College: Kent State ‘83
Position: Account Executive – Vitran
Express;
Hockey Director, Cleveland Skating Club
JV Head Coach
Phil Hunek
High School: Padua ‘01
College: University of Toledo ‘05
Position: Laboratory Technician,
Cleveland Clinic
JV Assistant Head Coach
Bryan Schoenholz
High School: Padua ’02
College: University of Dayton ‘06
Position: Electrical Engineer, NASA
Coaching Highlights:
Varsity Head Coach at St. Ignatius from
2005-current
2 division titles in 5 years (1 Red North, 1
Red East)
5 tournament titles, 4 runners-up
102-69-3 record
Playing Career Highlights:
Four-year varsity letterman
All-Red Division 1998
Four-year district finalist
Playing Career Highlights:
Plain Dealer Player of the Week 1995-96
All-Ohio 1996
All-Red Division 1996
State Final Four 1995-96
Miami (Ohio) Club Team 1996-97
Playing Career Highlights:
All-time leading scorer in Shaker history
(262 points)
3x Plain Dealer All-Scholastic - 76-79
2x League MVP
Baron Cup Champion 1978 & 1979
State Runner-up 1979
Played D1 College Hockey at Kent State
Playing Career Highlights:
State Runner-up 2000 & 2001
Playing Career Highlights:
Varsity letterman at Padua
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St. Ignatius Hockey - Recent Graduates
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Patrick Mooney ’03 *NHS
Pete Mooney ’03
Mike Mulhern ’03 *NHS
Peter Ostergard ’03 *NHS
Kyle Chippy ’04 *NHS
Sean O’Malley ’04
Joe Palcko ’04 *NHS
Bill Platten ’04 *NMS, *NHS
John Sullivan ’04 *NMS, *NHS
Joe Boehm ’05 *NMS, *NHS
Jason Denk ’05
Dan McClain ’05 *NHS
Andy McGinty ’05
Ted Parran ’05 *NHS
Brian Schnell ’05
Jack Ubbing ’05
Marcel Alvarez ’06
Rory McGlynn ’06 *NHS
Tim O’Shaughnessy ’06
Pierce Coticchia ’07 *NHS
Mike Finucan ’07 *NHS
Matt Fitzsimmons ’07
Brian Holz ’07 *NHS
Kevin Carlin ’08
Jay Mazzarella ’08
Shane Fitzgerald ’09 *NHS, *NMS
Chris Greve ’09 *NHS
Patrick Nugent ’09
Thomas Paras ’09 *NHS
Jack Spellacy ’09
Ed Zdolshek ’09 *NHS
St. Louis University
Fordham University
College of the Holy Cross
Vanderbilt University
John Carroll University
SUNY (Brockport)
John Carroll University
University of Cincinnati
John Carroll University
Georgetown University
Ohio State University
Miami (O.) University
Ohio University
St. Louis University
Loyola (Md.) College
Ohio State University
USMA (West Point)
College of the Holy Cross
Marquette University
University of Notre Dame
Loyola University (Chicago)
Miami (O.) University
Ohio State University
John Carroll University
Ohio University
Miami (O.) University
Ohio State University
The Citadel
University of Michigan
University of Dayton
Junior “A” Hockey
*NHS denotes National Honor Society Member
*NMS denotes National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist or Commended Student
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Current Coaches Who Are
St. Ignatius Graduates and/or
Current Teachers
St. Ignatius High School Varsity Head Coaches:
Charles Kyle ‘69
Mike McLaughlin ’85
Sean O’Toole ‘87
Dan Hess ’88
Patrick O’Rourke ’90
Brad Ganor
English I/II, Chaucer/Shakespeare
Theology/Sophomore Service
Assistant Athletic Director
World History/Economics
Latin I/II/IV/Etymology
Academic Skills/Reading
Football, Track
Soccer
Basketball
Golf
Hockey
Baseball
St. Ignatius High School Assistant Coaches:
Tony Antonelli
Jon Barker ’87
Brian Becker ’77
Jim Brennan ’85
John Cooney ’67
Dan Corrigan ’78
Joe Eynon ’99
Tom Flandera ’63
Hank Gaughan
Tom Lauer ’77
Brian Martin ’94
Joe Popelka ‘84
Jason Reed ’95
Nick Restifo
Drew Vilinsky ’97
Joe Zebrak ‘87
Algebra I, Analysis, Calculus
Algebra I/II
Algebra I/II
Theology
Biology
History, US Government
Health I/III
Geometry, Advanced Math Topics
Health I/III
English II/III
Honors Reading
Biology
Admissions
Spanish III/IV
Theology
Latin I/II/III/IV/Greek
Football
Tennis
Golf
Soccer
Basketball
Football, Track
Football
Football, Track
Head Athletic Trainer
Baseball
Football
Soccer
Basketball
Football
Baseball
Track
St. Ignatius High School Hockey Coaching Staff:
Patrick O’Rourke ’90
Ken Mitskavich ‘00
Jon Hunek
Paul Chase ’96
Phil Hunek
Bryan Schoenholz
Head Varsity Coach
Varsity Defense Coach
Varsity Forwards Coach
Goalie Coach
Head JV Coach
Assistant JV Coach
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Former St. Ignatius Students
Playing Junior, College, or Professional Hockey
Since 2000 (* = played for Ignatius)
PLAYER:
TEAM(S):
Tony DeLorenzo ’00
Jr. A – Cleveland Barons (NAHL)
NCAA Div. I – Michigan Tech (WCHA)
Div. I (Club) – Ohio University (ACHA)
Div. I (Club) – St. Louis U. (ACHA)
Jr. A – Cleveland Barons (NAHL)
Jr. A – Cleveland Barons (NAHL)
Jr. A – Youngstown Phantoms (NAHL)
NCAA Div. III – SUNY (Fredonia)
Jr. A – Toledo Jr. Storm (CEHL)
NCAA Div. III – SUNY (Fredonia)
Div. I (Club) – Scranton (ACHA)
Jr. A – Syracuse Stars (EJHL)
NCAA Div. III – SUNY (Brockport St.)
Div. I (Club) – John Carroll (ACHA)
Jr. A – Bay State Breakers (EJHL)
Div. I (Club) – Ohio University (ACHA)
Jr. A – Youngstown Phantoms (NAHL)
Div. II (Club) – Miami (Ohio)
Jr. A – Bay State & New Jersey (EJHL)
NCAA Div. I – Robert Morris U.
Div. I (Club) – St. Louis U. (ACHA)
Jr. A – Brockville Braves (CJHL)
NCAA Div. I – Army (West Point)
Jr. A – New Jersey Hitmen (EJHL)
Div. I (Club) – Kent State (ACHA)
Jr. A – Youngstown Phantoms (NAHL)
NCAA Div. I – Michigan Tech (WCHA)
NCAA Div. III – Elmira College (ECAC)
Div I (Club) – Ohio University (ACHA)
Jr. B – Atlanta Knights (MJHL)
Jr. A – Youngstown Phantoms (NAHL)
Jr. A – Northern Cyclones (AJHL)
Frank Kubas ’00 *
John Malaney ’00 *
Rob McDonnell ’00 *
Andrew Keeney ’01 *
Neal Sheehan ’01 *
Matt Zeman ’01 *
Chris Brearey ’02 *
Sean O’Malley ’04 *
John Sullivan ’04 *
Billy Hemann ’05
Dan McClain ’05 *
Brooks Ostergard ’05
Ted Parran ’05 *
Marcel Alvarez ’06 *
Kevin Colleran ’06 *
Carl Nielsen ’06 *
Eamon Lynch ’08 *
Jay Mazzarella ’08 *
Wyatt Pressick ’09 *
Zak Zaremba ’09 *
Ed Zdolshek ’09 *
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Saint Ignatius Hockey Records
TEAM
State Champions
2000
Final Fours
1995, 1996, 1997, 2000
Baron Cup Champs
1987 (II), 1988 (II), 1992 (I)
Best Record
29-6-2 (2000)
Red Division Champs 1992, 2007, 2008
INDIVIDUALS
Game
Goals
Assists
Points
Saves
Season
Goals
Assists
Points
Career
Goals
Assists
Points
GOALIES
Season
GAA
Shutouts
Wins
Career
GAA
Shutouts
Wins
Player
Amount
Date
K. Spellacy
C. Greve
K. Spellacy
E. Zdolshek
6
5
8
74
1980
2007
1980
2009
J. Mazzarella
J. Ubbing
J. Mazzarella
36
24
58
2008
2005
2008
S. O'Malley
M. Zeman
M. Zeman
81
71
147
2001-2004
1998-2001
1998-2001
E. Zdolshek
E. Zdolshek
E. Zdolshek
1.53
11
24
2009
2009
2009
E. Zdolshek
E. Zdolshek
E. Zdolshek
1.68
25
57
2006-2009
2006-2009
2006-2009
Honoree
Father Robert Welsh, SJ
Father Kenneth Styles, SJ
Retired Jersey #
#1
#99
Hockey Hall of Fame Members
Sean O'Malley '04
Matt Zeman '01
John Farrall '91
Coach Scott Pick '91
Year Inducted
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
Athletic Hall of Fame Members
Jeff Drabik '91
Ray Ardire '93
Year Inducted
2003
2007
Two hockey players have been
inducted into the Saint Ignatius
Athletic Hall of Fame. The
Hockey Hall of Fame features
four players.
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Team Award Winners
Year
20062007
Offensive MVP Defensive MVP Most Improved Fr. Styles Coaches' Cup Plus-Minus MVP Captains
Alex DiMassa
Ed Zdolshek Jay Mazzarella
Kevin Carlin
NA
Alex DiMassa
Kevin Schnell
Mike McClain
Kevin Schnell
Matt Fitzsimmons
20072008
Jay Mazzarella
Ed Zdolshek
Jeff Deacon
Chris Greve
Thomas Paras
Shane Fitzgerald
Karl Scheffler
20082009
Thomas Paras
Chris Greve
Ed Zdolshek
Chris Knoth
Ian Sewolich
Jack Spellacy
Sam Nader
Year
2006-07
All-Division
Alex DiMassa
Kevin Carlin
Ed Zdolshek
Kevin Schnell
Mike McClain
All-League
Alex DiMassa
Kevin Carlin
Ed Zdolshek
2007-08
Ed Zdolshek
Jay Mazzarella
Eamon Lynch
Kevin Carlin
Thomas Paras
Ed Zdolshek
Jay Mazzarella
Eamon Lynch
2008-09
Ed Zdolshek
Thomas Paras
Wyatt Pressick
Chris Greve
Ed Zdolshek
Thomas Paras
Wyatt Pressick
Kevin Carlin
Mike McClain
Ed Zdolshek
Ed Zdolshek
Thomas Paras
Shane Fitzgerald
League Award Winners
In the past three years Saint
Ignatius has produced 14
All-Division players, and 9
All-League players in one
of the toughest conferences
in the state.
2008-09 Brother James Memorial
(Gilmour) Tournament Champs
(Team Photo Below)
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Taylor Wolf
3rd Year Letterman
Michael Abood '12
John Jeziorowski '10
Paddy Spellacy '12
Chris Knoth '10
Sophomore (2012)
5’10” 175 lb.
Matt Kovesdy '12
Sam Nader '10
Pete Bobulsky '11
Michael Wells '10
Coach’s Notes: “Hard-nosed forward whose calling cards are grit and
Nolan Schade '10
Jacob Riemenschneider '10
desire. Has surprising speed and some good open-ice moves, as well.
Returning Team Award Winners
Asa Frebes '10
Will get his feet wet this year at varsity before becoming a regular in the
Plus-Minus MVP
future. Great character guy.”
Sam Nader '10
Most Improved
'10
A sophomore from Rocky River Middle School, Taylor Wolf is Chris
a firstKnoth
year varsity
forward. Inspired to play
hockey by the sport’s popularity in Rocky River, Wolfy is also a baseball player at St. Ignatius. A fan of
Miami (OH), Notre Dame and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wolf hopes to go to either Notre Dame or a small prep
school. On the ice he notes his greatest accomplishment as a goal he scored, going coast to coast adding the
game winning tally with 2 seconds left to win the game (between the two top teams in the league). Off the
ice, Wolf is a leukemia survivor with a 3.4 GPA. At St. Ignatius he has gotten involved with the West Side
Catholic Center helping to disperse clothes and food to those in need in Ohio City. Speaking about his playing
style, he said he “makes things happen.” He also said that the best part of his game was his ability to adapt to
more experienced players, stating that “I might not go great at first, but give me a couple games and I’ll be at
that level.” Wolf sees himself as a scoring threat as well as a passing threat on the ice.
No Career Varsity Statistics
#3
DEF
Pete Bobulsky
Junior (2011)
5’ 10” 175 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Steady defenseman who played a ton as a sophomore last
year. Quick skater who can cover a lot of ground when he needs to.
Excellent student, quiet and humble young man. Future leader of the
hockey program.”
Pete Bobulsky is entering his second year on the varsity roster. Bobulsky is a resident of North Royalton and
a graduate of St. Albert the Great. A BC fan, Petey was inspired to play hockey by his grandparents. He
hopes to attend Marquette University in the future. Off the ice he currently has a 3.5 GPA and serves as a
pallbearer in the St. Joseph of Arimathea Pallbearer Society, and is also involved in GSLP. He noted that his
favorite thing about St. Ignatius is the many opportunities the school provides. On the ice, Pete scored three
points last year from his spot on defense. When asked what he considers to be his playing style, he called
himself a “quick, defensive-minded player.” Bobulsky worked out regularly during the offseason in
anticipation of this season.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
Career
G
1
1
A
2
2
Pts
3
3
PIM
2
2
PPG
0
0
SHG
0
0
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#2 - FOR - TAYLOR WOLF / #3 – DEF - PETE BOBULSKY
#2
FOR
2nd Year Letterman
FOR Jacob Riemenschneider
Senior (2010) (ALTERNATE CAPTAIN)
6’2”
220 lb
Coach’s Notes: “Strongest kid on the team. Started his career at defense,
but was switched to forward in the middle of last season and really took
off. Plants himself in the slot and is tough to move. Scores a lot of Phil
Esposito-style ‘garbage’ goals, especially on the power play. Also has a
nice shot and can snipe from the top of the circles in. Provides quiet
leadership in his role as a captain.”
Jacob Riemenschneider is a graduate of St. Mark grade school in Lakewood. Remo, originally inspired to
play hockey by the Mighty Ducks and The Great One, worked out throughout the offseason to prepare for his
senior season. An alternate captain, Jacob participates in the Men of Regis and the badminton club at St.
Ignatius. As for his playing style he considers himself to be a scorer and a passer for the Cats. Jacob’s
favorite thing about St. Ignatius is his team. Carrying a 3.2 GPA, Remo hopes to continue playing hockey in
the future.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
2007-2008
Career
G
11
0
11
#5
A
3
0
3
Pts
14
0
14
PIM
16
4
20
FOR
Sophomore (2012)
MISC
0
0
0
PPG
3
0
3
SHG
0
0
0
Ray Gajkowski
6’2”
220 lb.
Coach’s Note: “Youngster looking to contribute as a sophomore. Will
learn much about the speed of the Red North in practice as well as in
games. Has good size and has done a nice job in the weight room.”
Ray Gajkowski is a first year forward from St. Mary’s (Berea). Gajkowski is a resident of North Royalton. A
fan of Blue Jackets star Rick Nash, Raymond hopes to go to Notre Dame in the future and hopes to play sports
in college. To prepare for the upcoming season he ran and lifted. Describing himself as “physical” and a
“grinder,” he adds that his favorite thing about St. Ignatius is its athletics. Off the ice he is involved in
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and plays rugby. He currently has a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
No Career Varsity Statistics
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#4 - FOR – JACOB RIEMENSCHNEIDER / #5 – FOR – RAY GAJKOWSKI
#4
DEF
Andrew Steed
Sophomore (2012)
6’ 1”
190 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Sophomore defenseman who has excelled in the weight
room and impressed the coaches on the ice as well. Loves to hit,
especially when he pinches at the blue line. Has a good shot. Will get a
ton of experience this year; must get used to the speed of the top teams to
be a factor.”
Andrew Steed is a graduate of Lake Ridge Academy and a resident of North Olmsted. A Red Wings fan, he
remembers his mom taking him ice skating at age four; Steed was already using a mini stick to push her keys
around on the ice. He hopes to go to Miami (OH) in the future, looking to play hockey as a club sport or in a
Division I program. Steed notes that his greatest on ice accomplishment is playing in the state final in
Bantams. His playing style often involves being a passer in the defensive zone, a “defensive zone
defenseman.” He is “physical along the boards, and in front of the net.” He adds that the best part of his
game is “pinching and covering the defensive zone.” Steed has a 3.99 GPA, and is involved with the Arrupe
Homework Club. He lifted and went to Puck Masters during the offseason to prepare for the 09-10 campaign.
No Career Varsity Statistics
#8
FOR
Paddy Spellacy
Sophomore (2012)
6’0”
185lb
Coach’s Notes: “One of the more talented players in the state for his age.
Played varsity as a freshman and contributed immediately, including a hat
trick in the first game of the season against eventual state runner-up
Toledo St. John in the Ohio Jesuit Cup. Has all the tools to become a
dominant player in the league. Has a burning desire to win and never
gives up. Future face of the program.”
Paddy Spellacy, a Lakewood resident and Lakewood Catholic Academy graduate, is a Boston College and
Washington Capitals fan. Currently involved in Sophomore Service at the school, Paddy was inspired to play
hockey by his father, who also starred at Iggy. Although not involved in other clubs currently, his intense
preparation began with NHL 10, and ended in the weight room with strength and conditioning coach Joe
Eynon. On the ice he notes his four goals against Lake Catholic as his personal high point. Paddy’s favorite
thing about St. Ignatius is his class president (Michael Abood). He holds a 3.2 GPA currently and considers
himself “very physical” as both a passer and scorer.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
Career
G
14
14
A
10
10
Pts
24
24
PIM
30
30
PPG
10
10
SHG
3
3
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#7 - DEF – ANDREW STEED / #8 – FOR – PADDY SPELLACY
#7
DEF
Michael Abood
Sophomore (2012)
5’ 10” 180 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Talented and energetic player who will benefit from
playing a full year at defense. Split time between forward and defense last
year as a freshman on varsity. Should get major time this year at D, as
well as time on both PK and PP. Has good hands and is a good skater.”
Michael Abood is a graduate of Peaceful Children Montessori. “Mr. President” (he’s president of the
sophomore class in the student senate) hopes to attend the University of Michigan in the future. He notes that
his dad, an assistant coach, inspired him to play hockey. His favorite professional players are Sergei Fedorov
and Georges Laraque. A part of Team Ohio, he calls himself a “dangler,” and is a physical player who can be
both a scorer and passer. A member of the student senate and the lacrosse team, Michael is also currently
involved in Labre. He notes that he loves “the whole school in general.” He currently maintains a 3.3 GPA.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
Career
G
1
1
A
7
7
#10
Pts
8
8
PIM
2
2
FOR
PPG
0
0
SHG
0
0
John Jeziorowski
Senior (2010)
6’ 2”
180 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Experienced forward with a ton of natural ability. Scored
some big goals for the team last year in his first extended action at the
varsity level. Pretty physical player even though he’s slender. Should be a
top-line player and one of the leading scorers on the team.”
John Jeziorowski is a graduate of St. Angela Merici. A Fairview Park native, he is the team’s only professed
Phoenix Coyotes fan. Jez would like to play club or juniors in the future, and would like to attend Miami in
the future as well. During the offseason he worked on his benching with strength coach Joe Eynon. Noting
his goal at the Q in 2008 as a personal achievement from previous seasons, he also works with the
Thanksgiving food drive, Malachi House, and Labre. Off the ice he was inspired to play hockey by his
parents and notes that his greatest achievement is getting accepted college. John considers himself a goalscorer. He also noted that “I love to hit people even though I am not the strongest kid.”
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
2007-2008
Career
G
10
0
10
A
7
2
9
Pts
17
2
19
PIM
22
0
22
PPG
3
0
3
SHG
0
0
0
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#9 - DEF – MICHAEL ABOOD / #10 – FOR – JOHN JEZIOROWSKI
#9
FOR
Junior (2011)
Jason Petraska
6’0”
180 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Checking-line forward who needs to continue to make
strides in the weight room. Quick skater with a pretty good shot. Will
take the body at times. Stays within himself, which is important in his
‘grinder’ role.”
A first year varsity player, Jason Petraska is a St. William graduate from Euclid. A Blue Jackets fan (Rick
Nash is his favorite player), his dad first inspired him to play hockey. He hopes to continue playing hockey in
college, calling John Carroll and Ohio State the places he will most likely go. Involved in Labre, Pallbearers,
and the Christmas food drive, Petraska does plenty of service off the ice. He considers his greatest on ice
achievement to be a shift in which he scored both shorthanded and even strength. Off the ice he considers the
teachers to be the best part of St. Ignatius. He says his greatest accomplishments off the ice are his grades, as
he holds a 3.7 GPA. Asked about his playing style, he called himself an “all around” player. During the off
season he prepared by lifting and practicing for his junior season.
No Career Varsity Statistics
#12
FOR
Sophomore (2012)
Liam Geither
5’ 7”
170 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “First-year varsity guy who is a skillful offensive player
and a very positive kid. How he performs in the defensive zone will
determine how much he plays this year. Has a bright future in the
program.”
Liam Geither is a first year varsity forward from Lakewood Catholic Academy. He is a Boston College and
Buffalo Sabres fan. His favorite player is Thomas Vanek. His father originally inspired him to play hockey.
He hopes to attend Miami (OH) in the future, possibly to play lacrosse. During the offseason, Geither lifted
and played through the summer to get ready for the upcoming season. Last year he led the JV team in goals.
Liam notes that scoring a game winning shootout goal in a youth league state tournament final was his best on
ice accomplishment. Off the ice he is proud of making it into Ignatius. His favorite thing about St. Ignatius is
“meeting new people, and playing hockey.” He currently has a 3.1 GPA. Asked his playing style he said
“I’m a goal scorer and a playmaker. I can find the open man and I can finish.”
No Career Varsity Statistics
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#11 - FOR –JASON PETRASKA/ #12 – FOR – LIAM GEITHER
#11
FOR Colton Riemenschneider
Sophomore (2012)
5’10”
175 lb.
Coach’s Note: “Sophomore forward who is still growing into his body. A
skilled player who can do the dirty work, too. Big part of our program’s
future; his playing time this season will depend on how hard he backchecks and how well he breaks the puck out of our zone.”
Colton Riemenschneider is a sophomore graduate of St. Mark in Lakewood. “Butters,” as some call
him, is a fan of Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. His brother and the movie “The Mighty
Ducks” inspired him to play hockey. During the offseason, Riemenschneider is involved in lacrosse
and the Badminton Club. On the ice he was a member of the peewee AA state runner-up squad. He
enjoys the campus, football games, and sophomore class president and teammate Michael Abood at
St. Ignatius. “Butters” has a 3.47 GPA and he hopes to attend Minnesota or Ohio State to hopefully
play hockey or lacrosse. On the ice he said that he “makes plays” and is a grinder, passer, and
scorer. He added that the best part of his game is being a play maker. He also termed himself as
physical on the ice.
No Career Varsity Statistics
#15
DEF
Sophomore
Will Smith
5’ 11” 185 lb.
Coach’s Note: “Sophomore who will be getting his first taste of varsity
action. Has good size and has made great strides in the weight room. Has
a good slapshot from the point. Must be strong in the D zone to crack the
lineup on a regular basis.”
Will Smith is a sophomore graduate of Lakewood Catholic Academy. A fan of Martin St. Louis and the
Fighting Irish, his father first inspired him to play hockey. He hopes to attend Miami (OH), possibly to play
hockey, in the future. He is involved with Sophomore Service and the Thanksgiving food delivery at St.
Ignatius, and he views his greatest off the ice accomplishment as getting into Ignatius and playing hockey.
Smith has a 3.0 GPA and enjoys the campus and class opportunities offered at St. Ignatius. Asked his playing
style, he called himself a “playmaker,” adding that he is also physical. Over the off-season Smith played for
Team Ohio.
No Career Varsity Statistics
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#14 - FOR – COLTON RIEMENSCHNEIDER / #15 – DEF – WILL SMITH
#14
FOR
Nolan Schade
Senior (2010) (ALTERNATE CAPTAIN)
5’ 10” 185 lb.
Coach’s Note: “Tri-captain who scored some huge goals for us in the
stretch run last year. Is very solid on his skates. Has done a tremendous
job in the weight room. Brings lunch-pail mentality to the rink and is not
afraid to mix it up in the corners. Hustles at all times and is always
looking for ways to improve his game. Good two-way player.”
Senior captain Nolan Schade is a senior from Roxboro Middle School. Lifitng and conditioning every other
day during the offseason has prepared him to improve on his 18 point 2008-2009 season. A member of the
Badminton Club who also serves the school by participating in the Labre ministry, Schade has a 3.5 GPA.
Asked his favorite thing about St. Ignatius, he is the only student to respond “the hot dog lady.” When asked
to describe his playing style he called himself a “physical grinder in the corners on the forecheck,” adding that
he is a better passer than shooter and that the best part of his game is the speed he brings to the ice. Schade is
a resident of Cleveland Heights and a fan of the Minnesota Gophers.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
Career
G
6
6
#17
A
12
12
Pts
18
18
PIM
12
12
PPG
0
0
DEF
SHG
0
0
Sam Nader
Senior (2010)
6’ 1” 190 lb.
Coach’s Note: “Possesses marvelous puck-handling skills and has one of
the best shots in the region. Is tougher than people give him credit for.
Comes up big in big moments. Should score a lot from the point,
especially on the power play. Can carry the puck from end to end if need
be. Must trust his teammates and be willing to give the puck up in order to
get it back. Excellent student who takes accelerated math classes.”
Sam Nader is a North Olmsted native and an alum of North Olmsted Middle School. A fan of North
Dakota and Rick Nash, Sam was inspired to play hockey by his mom, who also plays. Nicknamed Caesar for
his haircut, he hopes to play club hockey at Marquette. During the off-season he participated in Labre,
Badminton Club, and worked to improve his game by playing a lot of hockey. Asked his favorite thing about
his school, he points to the freedom that a campus like St. Ignatius allows. Sam calls himself an “offensive
defenseman” who is physical when he needs to be. A passer and a scorer, his shot is the best part of his
game.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
2007-2008
Career
G
10
2
12
A
15
7
22
Pts
25
9
34
PIM
24
4
28
PPG
1
0
1
SHG
3
0
3
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#16 - FOR – NOLAN SCHADE / #17 – DEF – SAM NADER
#16
FOR
Kevin Joseph
Junior (2011)
5’ 9” 170 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Energizer bunny, has a motor that never quits. One of
the fastest skaters on the team. Should be one of our top fore-checkers and
penalty killers. Super-positive kid who has all the intangibles and should
be a future leader in the program.”
Kevin Joseph is a graduate of St. Angela Merici and a resident of Fairview Park. His favorite player is Mario
Lemieux, and he loves the University of Michigan. KJ was inspired to play hockey as he watched the 2000
state championship game. He knew a lot of players on that team, and has since been playing hockey. During
the offseason Joseph lifted with Strength and Conditioning coach Joe Eynon, went to a CSC camp with Coach
Abood, and skated with Barons Coach Tim Alexander. Asked his playing style, he called himself a play
maker with speed and strength, adding that he can “pop a few goals here or there.” His greatest
accomplishment off the ice is simply getting into St. Ignatius. On the ice his greatest accomplishment
occurred when his brother passed him the puck to score a game winning goal. At St. Ignatius he has been a
part of Labre and WSCC. He notes his favorite thing about St. Ignatius is, as he explains “the tradition putting on the Ignatius jersey and representing my school.” Joseph holds a 3.3 GPA.
No Career Varsity Statistics
#20
DEF
Christopher Knoth
Senior (2010)
6’ 0” 190 lb.
Coach’s Note: “Arguably our best skater in terms of balance and pure
stride. Solid defensive defenseman who has a good shot, as well. Makes
hard and accurate breakout passes. Our most responsible and reliable
defensive player. Great student and very conscientious young man who
went on a summer mission trip.”
Christopher Knoth is a graduate of St. Dominic in Shaker Heights. A fan of the Lake Erie Monsters and
Philippe Dupuis, he was inspired to play when he was three after his parents asked if he wanted to play. He
might play lacrosse in college and hopes to stay on the East Coast after leaving St. Ignatius. “Tooth”
(nickname because of his missing front tooth) played a lot of lacrosse to stay in shape and lifted three days a
week with a trainer over the summer to prepare for his senior campaign. He is involved with Labre, St.
Camillus, lacrosse, and the Hispanic Honors Society at Ignatius. He is a leader in the St. Joseph of Arimathea
Pallbearer Society. His greatest on ice achievement was making varsity as a sophomore. Asked his favorite
thing about St. Ignatius, he responded “the support and closeness of the student body and all the opportunities
available (sports, service, academics).” On the ice he adds “I’m a grinder. I get in the corners and get the puck
out. I play defense and make sure no one scores or touches my goalie.” Knoth has a 3.75 GPA.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
2007-2008
Career
G
5
0
5
A
11
1
12
Pts
16
1
17
PIM
24
6
30
PPG
1
0
1
SHG
0
0
0
28
#19 - FOR –KEVIN JOSEPH/ #20 – DEF – CHRIS KNOTH
#19
FOR
Asa Frebes
Senior (2010)
5’ 10” 185 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Solid two-way forward who can grind in the corners or
score in the slot. Should score his fair share of goals after notching double
digits in points last year. Tenacious penalty-killer. Hard-nosed approach
fits in well with the style of play in the Red North.”
Asa Frebes is a St. Mark graduate from Cleveland. An Atlanta Thrashers fan, his favorite player is Steven
Stamkos. A big Michigan fan, Asa was first inspired to play hockey by his father. He hopes to attend the
University of Dayton in the fall, possibly playing hockey or rugby. He is involved in the Pallbearers Society,
and plays rugby at Ignatius during the offseason. He also lifted throughout the offseason to prepare for the
season ahead. His favorite thing about St. Ignatius is the football games. Asked what he considers to be his
playing style, he described himself as a passer and a hitter.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
Career
G
5
5
A
14
14
#22
Pts
19
19
PIM
10
10
PPG
1
1
FOR
SHG
0
0
Michael Wells
Senior (2010) (CAPTAIN)
6’ 1” 215 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Very talented forward who is maturing as a player on a
daily basis. Should be one of the team’s leading scorers. Has a wicked
snap shot and also likes to bang in the corners. Provides good leadership
by example as a captain and is not afraid to be vocal if he needs to, either.”
Michael Wells is a St. Gregory alumnus from Lyndhurst. Wellsie is a Red Wings fan as well as a North
Dakota fan. On campus he is involved in Labre and the Pallbearer Ministry. He also considers the education
to be his favorite part about St. Ignatius. Michael, when asked of his playing style, mentioned good hands,
calling himself a hard worker. Inspired by teammate Sam Nader’s snipes, Wells is known more as a sniper on
the offensive end of the ice. Over the offseason he lifted, ran, and worked out to prepare for his senior
campaign. Michael is also a rugby player on campus. Michael has a 4.0 GPA and will be attending Ohio
State on an academic scholarship next season.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008-2009
2007-2008
Career
G
6
1
7
A
11
3
14
Pts
17
4
21
PIM
16
2
18
PPG
0
0
0
SHG
0
0
0
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#21 - FOR –ASA FREBES/ #22 – FOR – MICHAEL WELLS
#21
GOAL
Matt Kovesdy
Sophomore (2012)
6’ 1” 185 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Sophomore netminder who learned under our all-city
goalie last year and saw some playing time as well, including in the Baron
Cup quarterfinals. Has good size and plays big, as well. Fun-loving kid
whose teammates respond well to playing in front of him.”
Matt Kovesdy, a Rocky River native, is a graduate of Rocky River Middle School. A fan of Martin Brodeur,
Boston College, and Miami (OH), he was inspired to play hockey by his brother, who currently plays college
hockey. In the future he hopes to play club hockey and go to Miami (OH). This offseason he lifted and went
through many goalie sessions to get even better after a few starts in net during his freshman year. He also
played for the St. Ignatius lacrosse team this past season. At school he is involved in the Wildcat Movers, the
Arrupe Homework Club, and worked with SEP last year. He considers himself to be a butterfly style goalie.
Matt currently has a 3.2 GPA.
St. Ignatius Wildcats Varsity Statistics
Season
2008
Career
Starts
4.5
4.5
Goals
9
9
Saves
57
57
#31
Shots
66
66
Save %
0.894
0.864
W
4
4
L
0
0
GOAL
Junior (2011)
T
0
0
SO
2
2
GAA
2.00
2.00
Josh Potts
5’ 11” 175 lb.
Coach’s Notes: “Made a remarkable comeback after not making the roster
last season. Has matured both on and off the ice. Will see action in spot
starts and in relief work. Technically sound goalie. Very proud of his
turnaround.”
Josh Potts is entering his first year with the varsity team. A graduate of St. Peter Lorain, he is a fan of Notre
Dame and the New Jersey Devils. His inspiration to play comes from the now defunct Cleveland
Lumberjacks and his father. He hopes to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; he also hopes to play
hockey. During the off season he followed a simple routine – “Lift, Lift, Lift… Eat, Eat, Eat.” Off the ice he
is a member of the Flight Club and the Investment Club, he also works with Arrupe. Asked his favorite thing
about St. Ignatius, he said “the community as a whole. The teachers and the staff are great!” On the ice he
looks to his assist in his first varsity scrimmage as his greatest accomplishment so far. His style between the
pipes is the butterfly style. His credo is, “Stay up, out, and even to the puck. Be aggressive.”
No Career Varsity Statistics
2009-2010
Hockey Forecast
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#30 - GOL –MATT KOVESDY/ #31 – GOL – JOSH POTTS
#30
After three consecutive trips to the Elite Eight of the state tournament, the 2009-10 St. Ignatius
varsity hockey team hopes to break through this year by reaching the Final Four. This year’s
edition of the varsity squad will feature a strong core of battle-tested veterans and an infusion of
young talent looking to contribute and gain experience. Leading the offensive attack will be
seniors Michael Wells, Asa Frebes, Nolan Schade, Jacob Riemenschneider, and John
Jeziorowski. Juniors Kevin Joseph and Jason Petraska, as well as sophomores Paddy Spellacy,
Liam Geither, Taylor Wolf, Colton Riemenschneider, and Ray Gajkowski, should add scoring
punch to the lineup.
On the defensive side, seniors Chris Knoth and Sam Nader anchor the blue line, with junior Pete
Bobulsky and sophomores Michael Abood, Will Smith, and Andrew Steed chipping in at the
point. Sophomore goaltender Matt Kovesdy takes over in the net, where he will be ably backed
up by junior Josh Potts.
Last year, the Wildcats won three tournaments and finished runner-up in two others on their way
to a 28-9 record and a #2 seed in the sectional tournament, all while playing one of the toughest
schedules in the Midwest. This year’s equally tough schedule features divisional home-andhome sets with archrivals St. Edward, Padua, and University School, plus two games each
against the always-tough Lake Catholic Cougars and the Walsh Jesuit Warriors. The non-league
schedule features games versus perennial regional powers Culver Military Academy, Hamilton
(Indiana) Southeastern, Toledo St. John, Gilmour, Meadville (Pa.), University of Detroit Jesuit,
Strongsville, and Sylvania Northview, among others.
The St. Ignatius coaches and players invite students, parents, alumni, and other fans to cheer
them on as they look to build on the success of the last couple years and establish a program of
lasting greatness. Wildcat home games are played at Brooklyn Ice Rink, located on Memphis
between Tiedeman and Ridge.
This media guide was created by the St. Ignatius Student Sports
Information Department. Questions or comments about its
distribution and publication can be sent to Michael Watts at
mwatts11@students.ignatius.edu.
This guide was primarily written by Coach Patrick O’Rourke,
Mark Szwejkowski, and Michael Watts.
The St. Ignatius Broadcasting Club will cover many games this
season for the Wildcat hockey team. To view a full schedule of
games to be sent live online, please visit the St. Ignatius athletic
website at www.ignatius.edu/athletics, and click the link for the
SIBN website. (www.sibn.weebly.com) Check out page 6 for
more information!
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St. Ignatius Wildcats Hockey
2008-2009 Season Statistics (Individual)
Name
Abood
Bobulsky
Fitzgerald
Frebes
Gregory
Greve
Jeziorowski
Knoth
Kovesdy
Nader
Neff
Nugent
Paras
Pressick
J. Riemenschneider
Schade
Scheffler
Sewolich
Shockley
Smith
Spellacy J.
Spellacy P.
Weir
Wells
Zdolshek
Bench
G
1
1
10
5
0
28
10
5
0
10
0
3
24
1
11
6
3
6
0
8
1
14
10
6
0
A
7
2
12
14
1
23
7
11
0
15
1
4
22
22
3
12
7
20
2
7
9
10
11
11
3
Pts
8
3
22
19
1
51
17
16
0
25
1
7
46
23
14
18
10
26
2
15
10
24
21
17
3
PIM
2
2
10
10
2
20
22
24
0
24
0
6
14
25
16
12
28
8
0
9
4
30
12
16
4
10
Team
163
236
399
310
MISC
PPG
SHG
Starts
Goals
Saves
Shots
Save %
W
L
T
SO
GAA
4.5
9
57
66
0.864
4
0
0
2
2.00
0.5
0
3
3
1.000
0
0
0
0
0.00
32
49
662
711
0.931
24
9
0
11
1.53
37
58
722
780
0.926
28
9
0
13
1.57
1
3
3
1
2
1
3
3
2
10
3
3
1
10
10
10
1
3
2
24
1
9
Team Leader is BOLDED / Active Players Italicized
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