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1 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Union College... 1 Roster... 2 Roster Breakdown... 3 Head Coach Rick Bennett... 3 Notes Union Postseason History... 9 Dutchmen in the Pros Season Highs/Lows Individual Statistics Game-by-Game Statistics By the Numbers/Last Time Player Capsules Record Book Q & A with Mike Vecchione Q & A with Spencer Foo Men s Hockey Contact: Dan St-Jacques OFFICE: (518) CELL: (315) stjacqud@union.edu Website: UnionAthletics.com Union Sports Information Office UNION COLLEGE ALUMNI GYM 807 UNION ST. SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

3 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state Union College traces its beginnings to Several hundred residents of northern New York, certain that Burgoyne s defeat at Saratoga two years before would mean a new nation, began the first popular demand for higher education in America. These residents pursued that dream for 16 years until, in 1795, Union became the first college chartered by the Regents of the State of New York. The first trustees consciously attempted to bring their new college into the mainstream of their world. The very name, Union, carried echoes of the new national union. More immediately and directly, it recognized the fact that the College was an outgrowth of a new sense of community among the several religious and national groups in the local population. Union s founders were determined to avoid the narrow sectarianism characteristic of earlier American colleges; today, Union is one of the oldest nondenominational colleges in the country. Union did not share the heavily classical bias of most colleges of the day. Its motto ( Sous les lois de Minerve nous devenons tous freres et soeurs, or Under the laws of Minerva, we all become brothers and sisters ) is significantly of French rather than Latin origin. Union was among the first to introduce French on an equal level with Greek and Latin. In the 1820s, when the classical curriculum was the most widely accepted field of study, Union introduced a bachelor s degree with greater emphasis on history, science, modern languages, and mathematics. This liberality of educational vision characterized Union during the early years of the term of Eliphalet Nott, president from 1804 to Science and technology became important concerns; chemistry was taught before 1809, a degree in scientific studies was added, and in 1845 Union became the first liberal arts college to offer engineering. The College was one of the first to offer work in American history and constitutional government and did pioneer work in the elective system of study. By about 1830, Union was graduating as many students as any other college in America. Along with Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, it was spoken of as one of the big four. Students came from the South and West as well as the East. Among them were the father of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the grandfather of Winston Churchill, a president of the United States (Chester A. Arthur, Class of 1848), seven cabinet secretaries, 15 United States senators, 91 members of the House of Representatives, 13 governors, 50 important diplomats, more than 200 judges, 40 missionaries, 16 generals, and 90 college presidents, including the first presidents of the Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Vassar, Smith and Elmira. Nott s ingenious schemes for financing higher education, including a statewide lottery, also were instrumental in building Union s reputation. Innovations under the leadership of Andrew Van Vranken Raymond, president from 1894 to 1907 include the establishment of a Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics, headed by the electrical wizard of the General Electric Company, Charles P. Steinmetz. The new department gave impetus to the development of strong programs in science and technology and attracted attention and applications to the College. Stephen C. Ainlay President Strom Thacker Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of two dozen women transfer students. Today, roughly half of Union s students are women. More recently, the College has added programs in Asian Studies, Bioengineering, Film Studies, Nanotechnology, and Neuroscience. In 2004, the Minervas were inaugurated to broaden the educational experience for students, faculty and staff. Every incoming student is assigned to one of seven Minerva Houses, joining upperclass students, faculty and staff in a house affiliation. Each Minerva, with its own budget and governing council, is a center for intellectual and social activity. Union s fraternities and sororities continue a proud tradition of service. Theme Houses are a popular option for students who seek residential affiliation with others who are committed to themes such as community service, environmental awareness, art, music and language. The College has done important experimental work in interdepartmental studies, which is reflected in a number of programs that cut across the lines of academic disciplines. Organized interdepartmental majors are offered in numerous areas, and the College has also developed programs that enable students to work toward both a bachelor s degree and an advanced degree. The Common Curriculum (General Education) has received national recognition, and the College has an innovative program of Writing Across the Curriculum. Efforts to renew and enhance the College s academic programs and curricula continue to be supported by major foundations. The 20th century brought other changes to Union. In 1970, the College adopted co-education and welcomed the first class UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

4 TEAM NOTES ROSTER NO NAME POS CL HT WT AGE S/C HOMETOWN / LAST TEAM (LEAGUE) 1 Alex Sakellaropoulos G Sr L Tinley Park, Ill. / Chicago Steel (USHL) 2 Jeff Taylor D Sr L Clifton Park, N.Y. / Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) 3 Vas Kolias D Fy L Schaumburg, Ill. / Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) 4 Nick DeSimone D Jr R East Amherst, N.Y. / Buffalo Junior Sabres (OJHL) 5 Matt Krug D Sr L South Buffalo, N.Y. / Indiana Ice (USHL) 6 Ben Newhouse D Fy R Edina, Minn. / Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) 7 Michael Pontarelli F Sr R Laval, Que. / Cornwall Colts (CCHL) 8 Anthony Rinaldi F Fy R Pierrefonds, Que. / Kingston Voyageurs (OJHL) 9 Ryan Scarfo F Jr L North Chelmsford, Mass. / Powell River Kings (BCHL) 10 Ryan Burton F Fy L Thunder Bay, Ont. / Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) 11 Mark Dufour F So R Winthrop, Maine / Islanders Hockey Club (USPHL) 12 Eli Lichtenwald F Sr L Saskatoon, Sask. / Nipawin Hawks (SJHL) 13 Zachary Emelifeonwu F Fy L Kingston, Ont. / Kingston Voyageurs (OJHL) 14 J.C. Brassard D Jr L Scituate, Mass. / Noble & Greenough Bulldogs (Prep) 15 Spencer Foo F Jr R Edmonton, Alta. / Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL) 16 Luc Brown F Fy R Napanee, Ont. / Wellington Dukes (OHJL) 17 Cole Maier F So R Pequannock, N.J. / Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) 18 Brett Supinski F So R Collegeville, Pa. / Coquitlam Express (BCHL) 19 Brendan Taylor F So R Nanaimo, B.C. / Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) 20 Greg Campbell D So L Oakville, Ont. / Oakville Blades (OJHL) 21 Mike Vecchione F Sr R Saugus, Mass. / Tri-City Storm (USHL) 22 Connor Light D Jr L Sudbury, Mass. / Omaha Lancers (USHL) 23 Tyler Hynes F Jr R Guilderland, N.Y. / Fargo Force (USHL) 25 Ryan Walker F So L Spotswood, N.J. / Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) 27 Sebastian Vidmar F So L Malmo, Sweden / Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) 31 Jake Kupsky G So L Waukesha, Wis. / Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) 33 Joe Young G So L Hanson, Mass. / Philadelphia Junior Flyers (USPHL) Head Coach: Rick Bennett AssOCIATE HEAD Coach: Jason Tapp ASSISTANT COACH: John Ronan Volunteer Coach: Matt Alvey DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS/VIDEO COORDINATOR: Ian Greenwald ATHLETIC TRAINER: Cheryl Rockwood ALPHABETICAL ROSTER 14 J.C. Brassard 16 Luc Brown 10 Ryan Burton 20 Greg Campbell 4 Nick DeSimone 11 Mark Dufour 13 Zachary Emelifeonwu 15 Spencer Foo 23 Tyler Hynes 3 Vas Kolias 5 Matt Krug 31 Jake Kupsky 12 Eli Lichtenwald 22 Connor Light 17 Cole Maier 6 Ben Newhouse 7 Michael Pontarelli 8 Anthony Rinaldi 1 Alex Sakellaropoulos 9 Ryan Scarfo 18 Brett Supinski 19 Brendan Taylor 2 Jeff Taylor 21 Mike Vecchione 27 Sebastian Vidmar 25 Ryan Walker 33 Joe Young PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 4 Nick DeSimone dee-sim-own 11 Mark Dufour doo-foor 13 Zachary Emelifeonwu eh-mell-uh-phone 5 Matt Krug KROOG 3 Vas Kolias KO-lee-us 12 Eli Lichtenwald LITCH-ten-wald 17 Cole Maier MYER 8 Anthony Rinaldi rin-all-dee 1 Alex Sakellaropoulos Suh-kel-uh-RA-po-lis 21 Mike Vecchione Veck-ee-OWN-ee UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 2

5 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY Alberta (1) 15 Spencer Foo British Columbia (1) 19 Brendan Taylor Illinois (2) 3 Vas Kolias 1 Alex Sakellaropoulos Maine (1) 11 Mark Dufour Massachusetts (5) 14 J.C. Brassard 22 Connor Light 9 Ryan Scarfo 21 Mike Vecchione 33 Joe Young Minnesota (1) 6 Ben Newhouse New Jersey (2) 17 Cole Maier 25 Ryan Walk New York (4) 4 Nick DeSimone 23 Tyler Hynes 5 Matt Krug 2 Jeff Taylor Ontario (4) 16 Luc Brown 10 Ryan Burton 13 Zachary Emelifeonwu 20 Greg Campbell Pennsylvania (1) 18 Brett Supinski BY POSITION Forwards (16) 16 Luc Brown 10 Ryan Burton 11 Mark Dufour 13 Zachary Emelifeonwu 15 Spencer Foo 23 Tyler Hynes 12 Eli Lichtenwald 17 Cole Maier 7 Michael Pontarelli 8 Anthony Rinaldi 9 Ryan Scarfo 18 Brett Supinski 19 Brendan Taylor 21 Mike Vecchione 27 Sebastian Vidmar 25 Ryan Walker Defensemen (8) 14 J.C. Brassard 20 Greg Campbell 4 Nick DeSimone 3 Vas Kolias 5 Matt Krug 22 Connor Light 6 Ben Newhouse 2 Jeff Taylor Goalies (3) 31 Jake Kupsky 1 Alex Sakellaropoulos 33 Joe Young BY CLASS Seniors (6) 5 Matt Krug 12 Eli Lichtenwald 7 Michael Pontarelli 1 Alex Sakellaropoulos 2 Jeff Taylor 21 Mike Vecchione Juniors (6) 14 J.C. Brassard 4 Nick DeSimone 9 Ryan Scarfo 15 Spencer Foo 23 Tyler Hynes 22 Connor Light Sophomores (9) 20 Greg Campbell 11 Mark Dufour 31 Jake Kupsky 17 Cole Maier 18 Brett Supinski 19 Brendan Taylor 27 Sebastian Vidmar 25 Ryan Walker 33 Joe Young First-Years (6) 16 Luc Brown 10 Ryan Burton 13 Zachary Emelifeonwu 3 Vas Kolias 6 Ben Newhouse 8 Anthony Rinaldi Quebec (2) 7 Michael Pontarelli 8 Anthony Rinaldi Saskatchewan (1) 12 Eli Lichtenwald Sweden (1) 27 Sebastian Vidmar Wisconsin (1) 31 Jake Kupsky UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

6 COACH RICK BENNETT TEAM NOTES Rick Bennett enter his sixth season as Union College s men s hockey coach, having taken the program to new heights. completed the hat trick of major awards by also receiving Coach of the Year honors from College Hockey News and U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO). For his efforts, Bennett was named recipient of the 2014 Spencer Penrose Award as National Coach of the Year by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) and the Coach of the Year by College Hockey News and U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO). In , Bennett led the Dutchman program to its eighth-straight winning season, producing a 19-win campaign. Union also captured its first-ever road playoff series win (a sweep at Cornell), advancing to the ECAC Hockey Quarterfinals for the eighth consecutive year. The team also spent 10 weeks in the national polls and defeated five nationallyranked opponents. Union defeated Rensselaer, 8-3, in the Capital District Mayor s Cup, improving Bennett s record against RPI to The season was unprecedented in Union s 63 years of varsity hockey. In addition to capturing the national title, Union finished with the most wins (32) and top winning percentage (.810) in the country. Union reached the No. 1 position in both national polls for the first time in the school s 23-year Division I history and spent 16 weeks ranked in the top 10. Union closed the season with a 17-game unbeaten streak (16-0-1), which also included a school-record 12-straight wins. The Dutchmen did not lose a game in February, March or April, going a perfect 8-0 in the postseason. Earlier in the season, Union strung together a 10-game unbeaten streak (9-0-1) and a nine-game win streak. The Garnet and White also won their last 12 games at Messa Rink. Bennett owns a five-year record of (.647), becoming the third Union hockey coach to reach 100 career victories with the Dutchmen s 5-3 win against then third-ranked Boston University on Oct. 10, He holds a 24-7 postseason record and is 17-7 in the ECAC Hockey Tournament. He has also won 60 percent of his league games in ECAC Hockey ( ). Bennett s record against nationally-ranked teams stands at (.612). In just his third season behind the helm, Bennett led Union to its first-ever NCAA Division I Championship, as top-ranked Union defeated second-ranked Minnesota, 7-4, on April 12, 2014 before 18,742 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. For his efforts, Bennett was named recipient of the 2014 Spencer Penrose Award as well as the National Coach of the Year by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA). Bennett HOMETOWN Springfield, Mass. COACH BENNETT AT A GLANCE EDUCATION Bachelor s of General Studies, Providence College (1990) COLLEGIATE COACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Coach, Providence College ( ) Assistant Coach, Union College ( ) Associate Head Coach, Union College ( ) COACHING HONORS Spencer Penrose Award (2014) College Hockey News Coach of the Year (2014) USCHO Coach of the Year (2014) ECAC Hockey Coach of the Year (2012, 2017) CAREER RECORD YEAR OVERALL ECAC PLACE POSTSEASON T-1st th th st th st 6-1 TOTALS In clinching its second ECAC Hockey regular season crown in three seasons, Union set school records for conference wins (18) and points (37), scoring a league-high 83 goals (3.77 gpg) while surrendering a league-low 42 goals (1.91 gpg). Over the course of the season, Union won 12 season series (eight against league opponents). Bennett was a four-year letterwinner ( ) and co-captain at Providence, where he was recognized as a Hobey Baker finalist (1990) and two-time winner of the Lou Lamoriello Trophy as team MVP. He was named an All-American during the season and earned All-Hockey East Second Team honors in A left-winger, Bennett finished with 134 points (50 goals, 84 assists) in 128 career games and was inducted into the Providence College Athletic Hall of Fame in UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 4

7 2014 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS THREE-TIME WHITELAW CUP CHAMPIONS FOUR-TIME CLEARY CUP CHAMPIONS SCHEDULE & RESULTS OCTOBER 7 at #11/12 Michigan W, at #11/12 Michigan L, at AIC W, at Sacred Heart T, 4-4 (ot) 21 RIT W, NIAGARA W, at RPI * W, RPI * W, 3-2 (ot) NOVEMBER 1 at Holy Cross L, #16 YALE * W, BROWN * W, ST. LAWRENCE * T, 2-2 (ot) 12 CLARKSON * L, 1-3 DECEMBER 2 at Princeton * W, at #5/7 Quinnipiac * W, at Brown * W, at Yale * W, at #10/11 Vermont W, at #10/11 Vermont W, #8/8 NORTH DAKOTA L, 1-3 JANUARY 5 at #5/5 Boston Univ. L, 4-5 (ot) 13 DARTMOUTH * W, #2/3 HARVARD * W, RPI = W, 3-2 (ot) 27 at Clarkson * W, at #16 St. Lawrence * L, 3-4 FEBRUARY 3 #16 CORNELL * L, COLGATE * W, at #4/5 Harvard * L, at Dartmouth * W, QUINNIPIAC * W, PRINCETON * W, at Colgate * W, 4-3 (OT) 25 at #9/9 Cornell * T, 3-3 (OT) MARCH 10 PRINCETON % W, PRINCETON % W, 3-2 (OT) 17 #9/9 Cornell $ L, #14/15 Penn State & 4:30 p.m. - Home games in BOLD CAPS * ECAC Hockey Opponent = Fifth Annual Capital District Mayor s Cup % ECAC Hockey Quarterfinal $ ECAC Hockey Semifinal (Lake Placid, N.Y.) & NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinal (Cincannati, Ohio) All times Eastern Schedule subject to change t h i s w e e k ncaa midwest regional semifinal #7/7 UNION DUTCHMEN (25-9-3) Head Coach...Rick Bennett Record (Yrs) (6) #11/11 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS ( ) Head Coach... Guy Gadowsky Record (Yrs) (17) THIS WEEKEND Union will be making its fifth NCAA Division I Tournament appearance this weekend when it takes on No. 14/15 Penn State in the Midwest Regional Semifinal. The Dutchmen, who are making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since , swept Princeton in the ECAC Hockey Quarterfinals before falling to Cornell in the semifinal last Friday in Lake Placid, N.Y. LAST TIME OUT #6/7 Union 1, #9/9 Cornell 4 - March 17 - ECACH Semifinal - Herb Brooks Arena Union Goal: Cole Maier Cornell Goalie: Mitch Gillam (W) - 33 saves, 34 shots Union Goalie: Alex Sakellaropoulos (L) - 29 saves, 33 shots Power Play: Union 1-4, Cornell 1-4 Noteworthy: Union was outshot 21-7 in the first, tying its season high for shots allowed in a period, but Sakellaropoulos stopped all Cornell sealed the win two goals in 62 seconds in the third... Maier extended his goal streak to three games, scoring his first career power-play goal... Foo pushed his point streak to eight games... Mike Vecchione was held off the scoresheet for just the seventh time this season... The loss snapped Union s seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-1). UNION VS. PENN STATE ALL-TIME SERIES Union is against Penn State in its Division I era, but the teams have not met since the season. The last two meetings between the teams have been one-goal games (5-4, 4-3). 3 5 Overtime winners for Mike Vecchione, tying Hobey Baker winner and former Boston University forward Jack Eichel for the most in the last five season. game DETAILS Date/Time... March 25, 2017/4:30 p.m. Location...Cincinnati, Ohio Venue...U.S. Bank Arena Capacity... 17,000 Division I Series...Union leads, Last Meeting (Union Penn State 4) Video...ESPN3/Watch ESPN Audio...unionathletics.com/listenlive Live Stats... unionathletics.com School Websites... unionathletics.com...gopsusports.com NCAA Tournament appearances for Union since the most by any ECAC Hockey team in that span. Men s Hockey Contact: Dan St-Jacques OFFICE: (518) CELL: (315) stjacqud@union.edu Website: UnionAthletics.com Union Sports Information Office UNION COLLEGE ALUMNI GYM 807 UNION ST. SCHENECTADY, NY Come-from-behind wins for Union this season. The Dutchmen are when conceding the first goal and when trailing after one.

8 QUICK FACTS UNION COLLEGE Location...Schenectady, N.Y. Founded Enrollment...2,225 President... Stephen C. Ainlay Director of Athletics...Jim McLaughlin Colors...Garnet, White Nickname...Dutchmen Conference...ECAC Hockey Arena...Messa Rink at Achillies Center Capacity...2,225 Ice Dimensions x86 union college hockey Staff Head Coach... Rick Bennett (Providence 90) Record at Union Record Overall...same Associate Head Coach... Jason Tapp (Boston University 02); Eighth season Assistant Coach... John Ronan (Maine 13); First season Volunteer Coach... Matt Alvey (Lake Superior State 97); First season Director of Hockey Ops...Ian Greenwald Athletic Trainer...Cheryl Rockwood Equipment Mananger...Dave Baglio TEAM INFORMATION Record ECAC Hockey Record Postseason...ECAC Hockey 1st Round Returners Lost... 7 Newcomers... 6 PROGRAM HISTORY 1st Varsity Season (66th season) Division I (26th year) Division I Record ECAC Hockey Record Cleary Cups (Regular Season)... 4 (2011, 2012, 2014, 2017) Whitelaw Cups (Conference Tournament)...3 (2012, 2013, 2014) Division I Tournament Appearances... 5 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017) Division I Frozen Four Appearances...2 (2012, 2014) Division I National Championships...1 (2014) TEAM NOTES LAST MEETING: Dec. 1, 2013 Union 5, Penn State 4 Penn State jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the second period, but the Dutchmen responded with four unanswered goals en route to a 5-4 win. Shane Gostisbehere scored a pair of goals and Mike Vecchione added a goal and an assist. Mat Bodie and Max Novak each finished with a pair of helpers. SCOUTING PENN STATE Penn State rattled off three wins in three days, including two in double overtime, to claim its first-ever Big Ten Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. First-year goaltender Peyton Jones was named the tournament s Most Outstanding Player after posting a 1.25 goals-against average and a.959 save pct. over the three games. The Nittany Lions are in their last 10 games. Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky has faced Union 21 times in his career, including 17 while at Princeton, and holds an overall record of in those games. LEADERS Player G-A-P Smirnov Goodwin Sturtz Goaltender W-L-T GAA SV% SO Jones HOBEY HOPEFULS Mike Vecchione and Spencer Foo have been named as two of the 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. They are the fourth and fifth Union players to earn the honor, joining Daniel Ciampini 15 (2015), Shayne Gostisbehere 15 (2014) and Troy Grosenick 13 (2012). The duo s selection marks just the sixth time that ECAC Hockey teammates have been named to the top 10 in the same season. The 10 Hobey finalists were chosen in voting conducted by head coaches from all 60 Division I programs. A 27-member Selection Committee will determine this year s winner, which will be announced at the Frozen Four on April 8. AWARD SEASON - Vecchione was named the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year, while head coach Rick Bennett was tabbed as the Tim Taylor Coach of the Year, highlighting four Dutchmen that earned All-ECAC Hockey honors. Vecchione joined Shayne Gostisbehere as the only two Dutchmen to win the award. He and Spencer Foo received All-ECAC Hockey First Team honors, while Jeff Taylor and Alex Sakellaropoulos were named to the second team. - Bennett was tabbed as Coach of the Year for the second time in his career ( ) after guiding the Dutchmen to a share of their fourth Cleary Cup title with a conference record of Union was picked to finish seventh in the league s preseason coaches poll and eighth in the media poll. seeing things CLEARY Union clinched a share of its fourth ECAC Hockey regular season title with a 3-3 tie at Cornell on the final day of the regular season. The Dutchmen s four Cleary Cups are the most in ECAC Hockey since FASHIONABLY LATE The Dutchmen netted their Division I-leading 14th game-winning goal in the third period or overtime in game two of the ECACH Quarterfinals against Princeton. Union also ranks second behind Harvard (144) with 140 third period points (52G-88A) and is tied for third with 10 third period game-winning goals. Spencer Foo leads Division I with 14 third TEAM COMPARISON (#) NCAA Rank PENN STATE UNION Record Goals/Gm (T-2) (4) Goals Against (T-22) (26) Power Play % (16) % (14) Penalty Kill % (31) % (36) Avg. Age...21y 10m... 22y 1m Avg. Height Avg. Weight lbs lbs UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 6

9 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state career leaders among ncaa tournament PLAYERS POINTS Mike Vecchione, Union 175* Justin Kloos, Minnesota 150 Nick Schilkey, Ohio State 130 Joe Gambardella, UMass Lowell 128 David Goodwin, Penn State 126 C.J. Smith, UMass Lowell 124 Alexander Kerfoot, Harvard 119 Alex Iafallo, Minnesota Duluth 115 Spencer Foo, Union 110 GOALS Mike Vecchione, Union 71* Nick Schilkey, Ohio State 70 Justin Kloos, Minnesota 63 ASSISTS Mike Vecchione, Union 104 Justin Kloos, Minnesota 87 Alexander Kerfoot, Harvard 83 David Goodwin, Penn State 82 SHORTHANDED GOALS: Mike Vecchione, Union 7* Justin Kloos, Minnesota 7 Dominic Toninato, Minnesota Duluth 6 GAME-WINNING GOALS: Joe Gambardella, UMass Lowell 13 Justin Kloos, Minnesota 13 Mike Vecchione, Union 11 OVERTIME GOALS Kyle Osterberg, Minnesota Duluth 3 Mike Vecchione, Union 3 Justin Kloos, Minnesota 3 David Goodwin, Penn State 2 season LEADERS among ncaa tournament PLAYERS HIGHEST SCORING PAIRS OF TEAMMATES (POINTS) 122 points Mike Vecchione/Spencer Foo, Union 101 Joe Gambardella/C.J. Smith, UMass Lowell 96 Mason Jobst/Nick Schilkey or David Gust, Ohio State 96 Tyler Sheehy/Justin Kloos, Minnesota HIGHEST SCORING PAIRS OF TEAMMATES (GOALS) 53 goals Mike Vecchione/Spencer Foo, Union 46 Nick Schilkey/Mason Jobst, Ohio State 40 C.J. Smith/Joe Gambardella or John Edwardh, UMass Lowell 40 Henrik Borgstrom/Troy Terry, Denver HIGHEST SCORING TRIOS OF TEAMMATES (POINTS) 162 points Vecchione/Foo/Vidmar, Union 138 Joe Gambardella/C.J. Smith/John Edwardh, UMass Lowell 137 Mason Jobst/Nick Schilkey/David Gust, Ohio State HIGHEST SCORING TRIOS OF TEAMMATES (GOALS) 67 goals Vecchione/Foo/Vidmar, Union 64 Nick Schilkey/Mason Jobst/David Gust, Ohio State 58 C.J. Smith/Joe Gambardella/John Edwardh, UMass BIGGEST WIN IMPROVEMENT SINCE LAST SEASON +14 Western Michigan Union Harvard/Ohio State *NCAA Division I active career leader UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY period goals and is tied with Mike Vecchione (11G-14A) for first in third period points (25). The Dutchmen s combined +33 (110-68) scoring margin in the second and third period is tied for fifth in the country. The four teams with a better margin are all in the NCAA Tournament: Denver (+45), Harvard (+40) Notre Dame (+38) and Minnesota Duluth (+34). POWER SURGE The Dutchmen, who rank 14th in power play percentage this season at 20.9%, are 13-for-31 (41.9%) with the man advantage in their last eight games. Foo is second in the nation with nine power-play points in that span, including a team-high five goals, Jeff Taylor is tied for third (8), and Mike Vecchione, Brett Supinski and Sebastian Vidmar are all tied for sixth 6). Foo s 10 power-play tallies on the season are tied for eighth in Division.I Streaks (as of 3/25/17) Player From To GP G A P Foo Feb. 11 March Maier March 10 March J. Taylor March 11 March MILESTONE WATCH J. Taylor -1 goal shy of setting a Union single-season goal record for a defenseman (9- Brendan Milnamow 09) DeSimone - 1 goal shy of setting a Union single-season goal record for a defenseman (9- Brendan Milnamow 09) Vecchione - 1 game-winning goal shy of tying a Union single-season record (8 - Max Novak 14) Sakellaropoulos - 1 win to pass Troy Grosenick 13 for third in program history (40) and third in a single season (22) Bennett - 2 wins shy of passing Nate Leaman as Union s all-time winningest coach (138) RECENT MILESTONES Foo - Union single-season record for assists (35 - vs. Princeton - March 10) Vecchione - Union single-season record for goals (28 - vs. Princeton - March 10) Vecchione - Union s all-time leading scorer (171 points - at #9/9 Cornell - Feb. 25) Vecchione - Union single-season record for points (51 - at Dartmouth - Feb. 11) Foo career points (at Dartmouth - Feb. 11) Vecchione - All-time leading scorer in Union s DI era (157 pts - vs. #16 Cornell - Feb. 3) MAKING HISTORY It has been a record-breaking season for Vecchione and Foo, who are the first two Dutchmen to amass over 50 points in a season. Vecchione, who is also the first Union skater with two career 50-point seasons, became the program s all-time leading scorer on the final day of the regular season, notching his 171st career point. He has also established Union single-season records for goals (29) and points (62), while Foo owns the program record for single-season assists (36). Foo also set a program record with a 21- game point streak this season. OFFENSIVE DEFENSEMEN Entering this year, only one Union defenseman had scored nine goals in a single season (Brandon Milnamow 09). This season, two Dutchmen have accomplished the feat: Jeff Taylor and Nick DeS-

10 NHL Draft Picks Union (2) Jake Kupsky, San Jose (2015, 7th-193) Jeff Taylor, Pittsburgh (2014, 7th-203) TEAM NOTES led ECAC Hockey defensemen with seven goals and five power-play goals, also finishing tied for the league high among blueliners with 22 points and two game-winning goals. He is also the second-highest scoring defenseman in program history (18G-74A) behind only Mat Bodie 14 (28G-96A). Penn State (2) Brett Murray, Buffalo (2016, 4th-99_ Nikita Pavlychev, Pittsburgh (2015, 7th-197) All-Time Scores vs. Penn State 12/1/13 at Penn State W /30/13 at Penn State W /25/12 PENN STATE W /24/12 PENN STATE W poll tracker USA Today/ Date USCHO USA Hockey Magazine Preseason NR NR 10/10 NR NR 10/17 NR NR 10/24 NR NR 10/31 20 NR 11/ /14 17 NR 11/21 17 NR 11/28 18 NR 12/ / / / / / / /30 4(1) 5 2/ / / / /6 6 7 WHAT SOPHOMORE SLUMP? Union s sophomores have continued to make strides in their second seasons with the team, combining for 46 goals and 83 assists for 129 points. The 83 assists tie them for seventh among Division I sophomore classes, while their 128 points are tied for ninth. UNION SOPHOMORE SCORING LEADERS Player GP G A P Vidmar Supinski Maier RISING STOCK Vecchione, Foo and Vidmar (14G-26A) all rank in the top five in of the biggest point increases in Division I from the season to the season. Foo has increased his point production by 35 (12G-23A), Vecchione has produced 33 more points (20G-13A) and Vidmar has added 30 more points (8G-22A). THIS IS 40 Vecchione (17G-23A) and Foo (15G-25A) became the first Dutchmen to win the ECAC Hockey scoring title. They also became the first two players with 40 or more points in an ECAC Hockey regular season since (Mike Gellard St. Lawrence) and the first teammates with 40+ points in an ECAC Hockey season since (Eric Perrin & Martin St. Louis Vermont). Vecchione led the league in goals, shorthanded goals (4), game-winning goals (5), faceoff wins (338) and faceoff percentage (60.2), while Foo paced the conference in assists and plus-minus (+22). JUST SO YOU KNOW - Cincinnati is the farthest west that Union has traveled since playing in the Shillelagh Tournament at Notre Dame during the season. - The Dutchmen are in their last four games against ranked opponents. - Union is 21-7 at neutral sites since the season and in its last 13 games played on neutral ice. - Union is against teams that feature an animal as their team nickname and against members of the cat family. - The Dutchmen have the highest scoring American (Vecchione) and Canadian (Foo) and the second-highest scoring European (Vidmar) in the NCAA Tournament. - Vidmar is the first-ever Sweden native to suit up for Union. - Spencer Foo s 60 points are the second-most by a Canadian-born player in a single season since the start of the campaign. - Foo is tied for 13th among Division I forwards with 40 blocked shots, while Cole Maier is tied for 19th (36). - Alex Sakellaropoulos has the longest surname in all of college hockey. ECAC HOCKEY FINAL STANDINGS Rk. Team Pts Conf. Overall 1 Harvard Union Cornell St. Lawrence Quinnipiac Clarkson Princeton Yale Dartmouth Colgate Rensselaer Brown AWARDS HCA Division I Player of the Month Mike Vecchione (October) ECAC Hockey Player of the Month Mike Vecchione (October/November) ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Month Alex Sakellaropoulos (December) NCAA Hockey Stars of the Week Mike Vecchione (10/25-1st; 11/8-1st); Spencer Foo (1/17-2nd; 12/20-2nd) ECAC Hockey Player of the Week Mike Vecchione (10/25, 11/8, 2/7, 3/14); Spencer Foo (1/17) ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week Alex Sakellaropoulos (11/1, 12/6, 1/17, 2/20, 3/14) UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 8

11 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state ECACH Semifinals Union 1, Cornell 4 ECACH Quarterfinals Princeton 3, at Union 4 (OT) Princeton 1, at Union ECACH Quarterfinals Union 1, at Cornell 2 (OT) Union 0, at Cornell ECACH Quarterfinals Union 1, at Quinnipiac 3 Union 3, at Quinnipiac 2 Union 3, at Quinnipiac 4 ECACH First Round Union 7, at Cornell 0 Union 4, at Cornell NCAA East Regional Final Union 3, Providence 1 NCAA East Regional Semifinal Union 5, Vermont 2 ECACH Championship Union 5, Colgate 2 ECACH Semifinals Union 5, Cornell 2 ECACH Quarterfinals Dartmouth 2, at Union 4 Dartmouth 0, at Union NCAA East Regional Final Quinnipiac 5, Union 1 NCAA East Regional Semifinal Union 5, Boston College 1 ECACH Championship Union 3, Brown 1 ECACH Semifinals Union 5, Yale 0 ECACH Quarterfinals Dartmouth 2, at Union 5 Dartmouth 1, at Union NCAA Frozen Four (Semifinal) Ferris State 3, Union 1 NCAA East Regional Final Union 4, UMass-Lowell 2 NCAA East Regional Semifinal Union 3, Michigan State 1 ECACH Championship Union 3, Harvard 1 ECACH Semifinals Union 6, Colgate 2 ECACH Quarterfinals RPI 2, at Union 4 RPI 2, at Union NCAA East Regional Semifinal Minnesota-Duluth 2, Union 0 ECACH Quarterfinals Colgate 4, at Union 3 (OT) Colgate 4, at Union 2 Colgate 1, at Union ECACH Championship Union 0, Cornell 3 ECACH Semifinals Union 3, St. Lawrence 1 ECACH Quarterfinals Quinnipiac 1, at Union 2 Quinnipiac 1, at Union 3 Quinnipiac 3, at Union 2 (5OT)* *2nd Longest Game in NCAA History ECACH Quarterfinals Union 1, at Princeton 3 Union 5, at Princeton 2 Union 2, at Princeton 3 ECACH First Round Clarkson 2, at Union 7 Clarkson 3, at Union ECACH Quarterfinals Cornell 3, at Union 2 Cornell 3, at Union ECACH First Round Union 4, at Quinnipiac 5 (OT) Union 1, at Quinnipiac ECACH First Round Yale 3, at Union 2 (5OT) Yale 2, at Union 1 (OT) ECACH First Round Clarkson 4, at Union 3 (OT) Clarkson 1, at Union 2 (OT) Clarkson 1, at Union 0 (OT) ECACH First Round Clarkson 5, at Union 2 Clarkson 8, at Union ECACH First Round Rensselaer 3, at Union 2 Rensselaer 2, at Union ECACH First Round Union 2, at St. Lawrence 4 Union 3, at St. Lawrence ECACH First Round Union 3, at St. Lawrence 4 (OT) Union 4, at St. Lawrence ECACH Quarterfinals Union 1, at Rensselaer 3 Union 1, at Rensselaer ECACH Preliminary Union 2, at Princeton ECACH Quarterfinals Union 3, at Rensselaer 8 Union 1, at Rensselaer 5 Union 4, at Rensselaer 3 NCAA Division III ECAC Quarterfinals RIT 6, Union ECAC Quarterfinals Mercyhurst 5, Union NCAA Quarterfinals Babson 3, Union 2 Union 1, Babson 1 ECAC Championship RIT 5, Union 3 ECAC Semifinals Union 3, Hamilton 2 (OT) ECAC Quarterfinals Union 6, Canisius ECAC Quarterfinals RIT 5, Union 4 (2OT) NCAA Quarterfinals RIT 8, Union 7 RIT 4, Union 1 ECAC Semifinals RIT 8, Union 6 ECAC Quarterfinals Union 4, Oswego NCAA Third Place Game Union 9, Plattsburgh 6 NCAA Semifinals RIT 3, Union 2 NCAA Quarterfinals Babson 3, Union 2 Union 5, Babson 1 (Union won total goal series, 7-4) ECAC Championship Union 7, RIT 3 ECAC Semifinals Union 2, Plattsburgh 1 ECAC Quarterfinals Union 3, Elmira NCAA Championship Babson 8, Union 0 NCAA Semifinals Union 5, RIT 4 (4OT) NCAA Quarterfinals Wis. River Falls 6, Union 4 Union 4, Wis. River Falls 0 (Union won total goal series, 8-6) ECAC Championship RIT 3, Union 1 ECAC Semifinals Union 5, Oswego 3 ECAC Quarterfinals Union 6, North Adams ECAC Championship Merrimack 6, Union 4 ECAC Semifinals Union 11, Army 4 ECAC Quarterfinals Union 12, Salem State ECAC Quarterfinals Army 3, Union 2 All-Time Record: Division I Record: UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

12 TEAM NOTES former DUTCHMEN IN THE PROS NHL Name Yrs. at Union Pos. Team(s) GP G A Pts. Daniel Carr F Montreal Canadiens Shayne Gostisbehere D Philadelphia Flyers Josh Jooris F Arizona Coyotes New York Rangers Name Yrs. at Union Pos. Team GP Record GAA Sv% SO Keith Kinkaid G New Jersey Devils AHL Name Yrs. at Union Pos. Team(s) GP G A Pts. Mat Bodie D Rochester Americans Hartford Wolfpack Daniel Carr F St. John s IceCaps Daniel Ciampini F Ontario Reign Max Novak F Albany Devils Wayne Simpson F Providence Bruins Kelly Zajac F Hershey Bears Name Yrs. at Union Pos. Team(s) GP Record GAA Sv% SO Troy Grosenick G San Jose Barracuda ECHL Name Yrs. at Union Pos. Team(s) GP G A Pts. Mark Bennett F Elmira Jackals Daniel Ciampini ^ F Manchester Monarchs Matt Hatch F Florida Everblades Nolan Julseth-White D Tulsa Oilers Charlie Vasaturo D Kalamazoo Wings Matt Wilkins F Reading Royals Kelly Zajac ^ F South Carolina Stingrays Name Yrs. at Union Pos. Team(s) GP Record GAA Sv% SO Colin Stevens G Manchester Monarchs Tulsa Oilers ^ currently playing in the AHL former DUTCHMEN IN THE NHL - All-Time Name Yrs. at Union Pos. Team(s) Season(s) Steve Baker G New York Rangers ; ; ; Daniel Carr F Montreal Canadiens ; Mario Giallonardo F Colorado Rockies Troy Grosenick G San Jose Sharks Shayne Gostisbehere D Philadelphia Flyers ; Josh Jooris F Arizona Coyotes New York Rangers Calgary Flames ; Duane Joyce D Dallas Stars Keith Kinkaid G New Jersey Devils ; ; ; Jeremy Welsh ` F St. Louis Blues Vancouver Canucks UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 10

13 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state SEASON HIGHS/LOWS TEAM Period Most Goals Scored (Period)... 5 (2nd), at Princeton, Most Goals Allowed (Period)...4 (3rd), at Holy Cross, Most Power Play Goals (Period)...2 (6x), last at #9/9 Cornell, Most Shots (Period) (2nd), at #5/5 Boston University, Most Shots Allowed (Period) (2x), lats vs. #9/9 Cornell, Fewest Shots (Period)...4 (2x), last at #5/7 Quinnipiac, Fewest Shots Allowed (Period)... 3 (2nd), at Yale, Fastest Goal (Period)... 0:33 (OT), vs. Rensselaer, Fastest Goal Allowed (Period)...0:11 (1st), vs. #8/8 North Dakota, Most Penalty Minutes (Period)...17 (2x), last at Clarkson, Most Penalty Minutes Opponent (Period) (3rd), vs. Clarkson, Game Most Goals Scored... 8, at Dartmouth, Most Goals Allowed... 6 (2x), last at #4/5 Harvard, Most Power Play Goals... 4, at Dartmouth, Most Power Play Goals Allowed...2 (9x), last vs. Princeton, Most Shorthanded Goals...2, vs. #16 Yale, Most Shorthanded Goals Allowed...1 (3x), last vs. St. Lawrence, Most Shots...48, vs. Niagara, Most Shots Allowed, Game... 54, at #5/7 Quinnipiac, Fewest Shots, Game... 17, at #5/7 Quinnipiac, Fewest Shots Allowed... 18, vs. RIT, Fastest Goal, Start of Game...1:03, at #10/11 Vermont, Fastest Goal Allowed, Start of Game...0:11, vs. #8/8 North Dakota, Most Penalty Minutes... 35, at Clarkson, Most Penalty Minutes Opp... 29, at Clarkson, Fewest Penalty Minutes... 2, vs. Colgate, Fewest Penalty Minutes Opp... 6 (3x), last vs. Colgate, INDIVIDUAL Game Most Goals Scored... 4, vs. Niagara, (Mike Vecchione) Most Goals Opponent... 4, at #4/5 Harvard, (Ryan Donato) Most Assists... 3, vs. Niagara, (Sebastian Vidmar) Most Assists Opponent... 3 (3x), last vs. Clarkson, (Sheldon Rempal) Most Points... 5, vs. Niagara, (Mike Vecchione) Most Points Opponent... 4, at #4/5 Harvard, (Ryan Donato) Most Power Play Goals...2 (3x), last at Dartmouth, (Spencer Foo) Most Power Play Goals Opp...2 (2x), at Princeton, (Max Verroneau) Most Penalty Minutes... 17, at Clarkson, (Mark Dufour) Most Penalty Minutes Opp...15, at Yale, (John Hayden) Most Saves... 52, at #5/7 Quinnipiac, (Alex Sakellaropoulos) Most Saves Opp...43, vs. Niagara, (Guillaume Therien) MISCELLANEOUS Longest Winning Streak... 6 (12/2-31) Longest Losing Streak...2 (2x) (12/31-1/5, 1/28-2/3) Longest Unbeaten Streak...7 (2/11-3/17) Longest Winless Streak... 2 (3x) (11/11-12, 12/31-1/5, 1/28-2-3) Largest Margin of Victory... 5, at Dartmouth, Largest Margin of Defeat... 4 (2x), last at #4/5 Harvard, UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY STREAKS Goals Player Longest Current Cole Maier 4 4 Mike Vecchione 5 - Spencer Foo 3 - Brett Supinski 3 - Nick DeSimone 2 - Points Player Longest Current Spencer Foo 21 8 Cole Maier 5 3 Jeff Taylor 7 2 Mike Vecchione 10 - Sebastian Vidmar 9 - Brett Supinski 6 - MULTI-POINT GAMES Player Luc Brown Greg Campbell Nick DeSimone Mark Dufour Spencer Foo Cole Maier Brett Supinski Jeff Taylor Mike Vecchione Sebastian Vidmar Ryan Walker RECORD WHEN SCORING PLAYER Brassard Brown Burton Campbell DeSimone Dufour Emelifeonwu Foo Hynes Kolias Krug Lichtenwald Light Maier Newhouse Pontarelli Rinaldi Scarfo Supinski B. Taylor J. Taylor Vecchione Vidmar Walker

14 OVERALL TEAM STATISTICS TEAM NOTES Date Opponent Score Att. Oct 07 at #11 Michigan W Oct 08 at #11 Michigan L Oct 14 at AIC W Oct 15 at Sacred Heart Tot Oct 21 RIT W Oct 22 NIA W * Oct 28 at Rensselaer W * Oct 29 RENSSELAER Wot Nov 01 at Holy Cross L * Nov 04 #16 YALE W * Nov 05 BRWN W * Nov 11 SLU Tot * Nov 12 CLARKSON L * Dec 02 at Princeton W * Dec 03 at #5 Quinnipiac W * Dec 09 at Brown W * Dec 10 at YALE W Dec 17 at #10 Vermont W Dec 18 at #10 Vermont W Dec 31 #8 UND L Jan 05 at #5 Boston University Lot * Jan 13 DART W * Jan 14 #2 HARV W Jan 19 vs Rensselaer Wot * Jan 27 at CLARKSON W * Jan 28 at #16 SLU L * Feb 03 #16 CORNELL L * Feb 04 COLGATE W * 2/10/17 at #4 HARV L * 2/11/17 at DART W * Feb 17 QUINNIPIAC W * Feb 18 PRINCETON W * Feb 24 at Colgate Wot * Feb 25 at #9 CORNELL Tot Mar 10 PRINCETON W Mar 11 PRINCETON Wot Mar 17 vs #9 CORNELL L TEAM STATISTICS UNION OPP SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Shot pct Goals/Game Shots/Game POWER PLAYS Goals-Power Plays Conversion Percent Shot Attempts Shot Percent GOAL BREAKDOWN Power Play Short-handed 7 4 Empty net 12 4 Penalty 1 0 Unassisted 9 10 Overtime 4 1 Shootout 0 0 Delayed Penalty 0 0 PENALTIES Number Minutes Penalties/Game Pen minutes/game FACEOFFS (W-L) Faceoff W-L Pct SHOOTOUTS (Made-Att) Record: Overall Home Away Neutral ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE ## Player gp g a pts sh sh% pen-min pp sh 21 Mike Vecchione Spencer Foo Sebastian Vidmar Brett Supinski Jeff Taylor Cole Maier Nick DeSimone Ryan Walker Luc Brown Ryan Scarfo Vas Kolias J.C. Brassard Greg Campbell Michael Pontarelli Ryan Burton Anthony Rinaldi Mark Dufour Eli Lichtenwald Matt Krug Brendan Taylor Zachary Emelifeonwu Ben Newhouse Tyler Hynes Connor Light TM TEAM Total Opponents ## Goalie gp min ga gaavg saves save% w-l-t 33 Joe Young 1 26: Alex Sakellaropoulos : Jake Kupsky 8 453: TM EMPTY NET 16 10: Total : Opponents : Attendance Summary UNION Opponent Total Dates/Avg Per Date 16/ /2844 Neutral Site #/Avg 2/4710 Goals by Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total UNION Opponents Saves by Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total UNION Opponents UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 12

15 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state statistics - OVERALL/CONFERENCE OVERALL ## Player gp g a pts sh +/- pen-min pp sh gw 21 Mike Vecchione Spencer Foo Sebastian Vidmar Brett Supinski Jeff Taylor Cole Maier Nick DeSimone Ryan Walker Luc Brown Ryan Scarfo Vas Kolias J.C. Brassard Greg Campbell Michael Pontarelli Ryan Burton Anthony Rinaldi Mark Dufour Eli Lichtenwald Matt Krug Brendan Taylor Zachary Emelifeonwu Ben Newhouse Tyler Hynes Connor Light TM TEAM Total Opponents OVERALL ## Player gp min. ga gaavg saves pct w l t 33 Joe Young 1 26: Alex Sakellaropoulos : Jake Kupsky 8 453: TM TEAM 15 8: Total : Opponents : Shots on Goal shots avg/g shot% UNION Opponents Power Plays goals chances pp% UNION Opponents Goals by Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total UNION Opponents CONFERENCE gp g a pts sh +/- pen-min pp sh gw CONFERENCE gp min. ga gaavg saves pct w l t 1 26: : : : : : Shots on Goal shots avg/g shot% UNION Opponents Power Plays goals chances pp% UNION Opponents Goals by Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total UNION Opponents UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

16 TEAM NOTES postseason STATISTICS Shots Penalties Goals ## Player gp g a pts sh sh% +- pen-min min maj oth pp sh fg gw gt ot ht pn ua blk 21 Mike Vecchione Spencer Foo Cole Maier Brett Supinski Luc Brown Vas Kolias Jeff Taylor Sebastian Vidmar Nick DeSimone Michael Pontarelli J.C. Brassard Ryan Burton Greg Campbell Zachary Emelifeonwu Ben Newhouse Anthony Rinaldi Ryan Scarfo Brendan Taylor Ryan Walker Total Opponents Goal average Saves Record Goals allowed ## Goalie gp-gs minutes ga avg saves pct w l t sho pp sh en pen sog 1 Alex Sakellaropoulos : TM EMPTY NET 3-0 2: Total : Opponents : UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 14

17 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state G-a-P GAME-BY-GAME Opponent Date Score SAKELLARO TAYLOR,JEFF KOLIAS,VAS DESIMONE,NI KRUG,MATT NEWHOUSE, PONTARELLI, RINALDI,ANT SCARFO,RYA BURTON,RYA DUFOUR,MAR at MICH Oct W DNP DNP DNP at MICH Oct L DNP DNP DNP DNP at AIC Oct W DNP DNP at SHU Oct t DNP DNP RIT Oct W DNP DNP DNP NIA Oct W DNP DNP DNP DNP at RPIMH Oct W DNP DNP DNP RPIMH Oct W DNP DNP DNP at HC Nov L DNP DNP YALE Nov W DNP DNP BROWN Nov W DNP DNP SLU Nov t DNP DNP DNP CLARKSON Nov L DNP DNP DNP at PRINM Dec W DNP DNP DNP at QU Dec W DNP DNP DNP at BRWN Dec W DNP DNP DNP at YALE Dec W DNP at UVM Dec W at UVM Dec W DNP DNP UND Dec L DNP at BU Jan L DNP DART Jan W DNP DNP HARV Jan W DNP DNP vs RPIMH Jan W DNP at CLARKSON Jan W DNP DNP at SLU Jan L DNP DNP COR Feb L DNP DNP DNP DNP COLGATE Feb W DNP DNP DNP DNP at HARV 2/10/ L DNP DNP DNP at DART 2/11/ W DNP DNP DNP QU Feb W DNP DNP DNP DNP PRINM Feb W DNP DNP DNP at COLGATE Feb W DNP DNP DNP DNP at COR Feb t DNP DNP DNP PRINM Mar W DNP DNP DNP PRINM Mar W DNP DNP DNP vs COR Mar L DNP DNP DNP Opponent Date Score LICHTENWAL EMELIFEONW BRASSARD,J FOO,SPENCE BROWN,LUC MAIER,COLE SUPINSKI,BR TAYLOR,BRE CAMPBELL,G VECCHIONE, LIGHT,CONN at MICH Oct W DNP DNP at MICH Oct L DNP DNP at AIC Oct W DNP DNP at SHU Oct t DNP DNP DNP DNP RIT Oct W DNP DNP NIA Oct W DNP DNP at RPIMH Oct W DNP DNP RPIMH Oct W DNP DNP at HC Nov L DNP DNP DNP DNP YALE Nov W DNP DNP DNP BROWN Nov W DNP DNP DNP SLU Nov t DNP DNP DNP CLARKSON Nov L DNP DNP DNP at PRINM Dec W DNP DNP at QU Dec W DNP DNP at BRWN Dec W DNP DNP at YALE Dec W DNP DNP at UVM Dec W DNP DNP DNP at UVM Dec W DNP DNP UND Dec L DNP DNP DNP DNP at BU Jan L DNP DNP DNP DNP DART Jan W DNP DNP DNP HARV Jan W DNP DNP DNP vs RPIMH Jan W DNP DNP DNP DNP at CLARKSON Jan W DNP DNP DNP at SLU Jan L DNP DNP DNP COR Feb L DNP DNP DNP COLGATE Feb W DNP DNP at HARV 2/10/ L DNP DNP DNP at DART 2/11/ W DNP DNP DNP QU Feb W DNP PRINM Feb W DNP DNP at COLGATE Feb W DNP at COR Feb t DNP DNP PRINM Mar W DNP DNP PRINM Mar W DNP DNP vs COR Mar L DNP DNP UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

18 TEAM NOTES Opponent Date Score HYNES,TYLE WALKER,RYA VIDMAR,SEB KUPSKY,JAK YOUNG,JOE at MICH Oct W DNP DNP DNP at MICH Oct L DNP DNP at AIC Oct W DNP DNP DNP at SHU Oct t DNP DNP RIT Oct W DNP DNP DNP NIA Oct W DNP DNP at RPIMH Oct W DNP DNP DNP RPIMH Oct W DNP DNP DNP at HC Nov L DNP DNP YALE Nov W DNP DNP DNP BROWN Nov W DNP DNP DNP SLU Nov t DNP DNP CLARKSON Nov L DNP DNP at PRINM Dec W DNP DNP DNP at QU Dec W DNP DNP DNP at BRWN Dec W DNP DNP DNP at YALE Dec W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at UVM Dec W DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP at UVM Dec W DNP DNP DNP DNP UND Dec L DNP DNP DNP at BU Jan L DNP DNP DNP DART Jan W DNP DNP DNP HARV Jan W DNP DNP DNP vs RPIMH Jan W DNP DNP DNP at CLARKSON Jan W DNP DNP DNP at SLU Jan L DNP DNP DNP COR Feb L DNP COLGATE Feb W DNP DNP at HARV 2/10/ L DNP at DART 2/11/ W DNP DNP QU Feb W DNP DNP DNP PRINM Feb W DNP DNP DNP at COLGATE Feb W DNP DNP DNP at COR Feb t DNP DNP DNP PRINM Mar W DNP DNP DNP PRINM Mar W DNP DNP DNP vs COR Mar L DNP DNP DNP UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 16

19 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state UNION BY THE NUMBERS Overall Home Away Neutral Conference Conference Home Conference Away Conference Neutral Coming off win Coming off loss Coming off tie Against ranked opponents One goal games Two goal games Three + goal games When scoring first When opponent scores first When leading after one When trailing after one When tied after one When leading after two When trailing after two When tied after two In overtime When outshooting opponent When being outshot When shots are tied When having 0-9 shots When having shots When having shots When having shots When having shots When having 50+ shots Scoring on the power-play Scoreless on the power-play Allowing a power-play goal Opponent scoreless on PP Scoring a shorthanded goal Allowing a shorthanded goal Having more penalty minutes Having fewer penalty minutes Penalty minutes are even On Tuesday On Thursday On Friday On Saturday On Sunday In October In November In December In January In February In March THE LAST TIME UNION... Won at a neutral site vs. Rensselaer (W, 3-2, ot) Played an overtime game vs. Princeton (W, 4-3 ot) Won in overtime vs. Princeton (W, 4-3 ot) Won in overtime at home vs. Princeton (W, 4-3 ot) Won in overtime on the road at Colgate (W, 4-3 ot) Lost in overtime at #5/5 Boston University (L, 4-5 ot) Defeated a ranked opponent vs. #2/3 Harvard (W, 2-1) Swept a home series /11-17 vs. Princeton (W, 4-1, W, 4-3 ot) Was swept at home /14-15 vs. Brown (2-3, ot), Yale (1-2,ot) Swept a series on the road /18-16 vs. #10/11 Vermont (7-3, 2-1) Was swept on the road /21-15 at Colgate (0-2), Cornell (1-2) Shut out an opponent at home vs. Dartmouth (3-0) Was shutout at home vs. Brown (L, 0-1) Was shutout on the road at #11 Michigan (L, 0-4) Was shutout at a neutral site vs. Minnesota-Duluth (L, 0-2) Shut out an opponent on the road at #13 Merrimack (W, 4-0) Shut out at ECAC Hockey opponent vs. Dartmouth (W, 3-0) Was shut out by an ECAC Hockey opponent at #2 Qunnipiac (L, 0-5) Scored 5+ goals at Dartmouth (W, 8-3) Allowed 5+ goals at #4/5 Harvard (L, 2-6) Had 60+ shots on goal vs. Princeton (60) Allowed 60+ shots on goal vs #2 Yale (61) Had shots on goal vs. AIC (50) Allowed shots on goal at #5/7 Quinnipiac (54) Had shots on goal vs. Princeton (42) Allowed shots on goal at Dartmouth (48) Had shots on goal vs. #9/9 Cornell (34) Allowed shots on goal vs. #9/9 Cornell (33) Had shots on goal vs. Quinnipiac (26) Allowed shots on goal at Colgate (23) Had <19 shots on goal at #5/7 Quinnipiac (17) Allowed <19 shots on goal vs. Quinnipiac (19) THE LAST TIME A PLAYER FOR... Union scored four goals vs. Niagara (Mike Vecchione) Union recorded a hat trick at Dartmouth (Spencer Foo) Union scored two goals vs. Princeton (Mike Vecchione) Union scored a power-play goal vs. #9/9 Cornell (Cole Maier) Union scored shorthanded at Dartmouth (Spencer Foo) Union scored an overtime goal vs. Princeton (Mike Vecchione) Union scored an empty-net goal vs. Princeton (Mike Vecchione) Opp. recorded a hat trick at #4/5 Harvard (Ryan Donato) Opp. scored two goals vs. Princeton (Tommy Davis) Opp. scored shorthanded at #4/5 Harvard (Ryan Donato) Opp. scored in overtime at #5/5 Boston University (Forsbacka Karlsson) Opp. scored an empty-net goal at #4/5 Harvard (Ryan Donato) Union recorded a shutout vs. Dartmouth (Alex Sakellaropoulos) Union made 50+ saves at #5/7 Quinnipiac (Alex Sakellaropoulos, 52) Union made 40+ saves at Dartmouth (Jake Kupsky, 45) Opp. recorded a shutout at #11 Michigan (Hayden Lavigne) Opp. made 50+ saves vs. Quinnipiac (Dan Clarke, 73) Opp. made 40+ saves vs. Niagara (Guillaume Therien, 43) UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

20 PLAYER CAPSULES #1: Alex Sakellaropoulos (G) 6-3, 205 lbs. Catches: L Senior Tinley Park, Ill. Chicago Steel (USHL) GP MIN GA SV SHOTS SV% GAA RECORD Season : Playoffs 5 302: Career : Last Win: March 11, 2017 vs. Princeton Last Shutout: December 5, 2015 vs. Dartmouth (3) Season Highs: Shots Saves Career Highs: Shots Saves /3 at Qpac 12/3 at Qpac 12/3 at Qpac 12/3 at Qpac #2: Jeff Taylor (D) 6-0, 185 lbs. Shoots: L Junior Clifton Park, N.Y. Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: March 11, 2017 vs. Princeton Last Assist: March 17, 2017 vs. Cornell times 5 times 10/7 at #11 Mich. 18 times 3 times 11/15/14 vs Princeton #3: Vas Kolias (D) 5-10, 165 lbs. Shoots: L First-Year Schaumburg, Ill. Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: December 12, Princeton Last Assist: December 12, Princeton /2 at Princeton 11 times 11 times 12/2 at Princeton 11 times 11 times #4: Nick DeSimone (D) 6-2, 190 lbs. Shoots: R Junior East Amherst, N.Y. Buffalo Junior Sabres (OJHL) Amarillo Bulls (NAHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: March 11, 2017 vs. Princeton Last Assist: February 24, Cornell /3 at Quinnipiac 10 times 5 times 2 times 3 times 3 times UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 18

21 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state #5: Matt Krug (D) 6-0, 193 lbs. Shoots: L Senior South Buffalo, N.Y. Indiana Ice (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: - Last Assist: December 17, Vermont times 3 times 1 5 times 5 times #6: Ben Newhouse (D) 5-9, 165 lbs. Shoots: R First-Year Edina, Minn. Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: N/A Last Assist: December 17, Vermont /17 at Vermont 12/17 at Vermont 12/17 at Vermont 12/17 at Vermont #7: Michael Pontarelli (F) 5-7, 170 lbs. Shoots: R Senior Laval, Quebec Cornwall Colts (CCHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: December 17, Vermont Last Assist: March 11, 2017 vs. Princeton times 3 times 5 times 12/2 at Princeton 9 times 10 times #8: Anthony Rinaldi (F) 6-0, 185 lbs. Shoots: R First-Year Pierrefonds, Quebec Kingston Voyageurs (OJHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: January 18, 2017 vs. Rensselaer Last Assist: November 5, 2016 vs. Brown times 11/5 vs. Brown 4 times 3 times 11/5 vs. Brown 4 times UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

22 PLAYER CAPSULES #9: Ryan Scarfo (F) 6-0, 190 lbs. Shoots: L Junior North Chelmsford, Mass. Powell River Kings (BCHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 11, Dartmouth Last Assist: February 24, Colgate times 9 times 14 times 2 times 9 times 10 times #10: Ryan Burton (F) 6-0, 175 lbs. Shoots: L First-Year Thunder Bay, Ontario Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: December 17, Vermont Last Assist: January 28, St. Lawrence /17 at Vermont 5 times 6 times 12/17 at Vermont 5 times 6 times #11: Mark Dufour (F) 6-3, 197 lbs. Shoots: R Sophomore Winthrop, Maine Islanders Hockey Club (USPHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: January Clarkson (2) Last Assist: February 4 vs. Colgate /27 at Clarkson 2 times 1/27 at Clarkson 2 times 2 times 2 times #12: Eli Lichtenwald (F) 6-6, 228 lbs. Shoots L Senior Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Nipawin Hawks (SJHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: November 5, 2016 vs. Brown Last Assist: October 16, 2015 vs. Maine times 3 times 12/2 at Princeton 9 times 10 times UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 20

23 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state #13: Zachary Emelifeonwu (F) 6-1, 190 lbs. Shoots: L First-Year Kingston, Ontario Kingston Voyageurs (OJHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: - Last Assist: January 27, Clarkson /2 at Princeton 9 times 10 times 12/2 at Princeton 9 times 10 times #14: J.C. Brassard (D) 5-11, 180 lbs. Shoots: L Junior Scituate, Mass. Noble & Greenough Bulldogs (Prep) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 17, 2017 vs. Quinnipiac Last Assist: February 25, Colgate times 8 times 10 times 6 times 2 times 3 times #15: Spencer Foo (F) 6-0, 185 lbs. Shoots: R Junior Edmonton, Alberta Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: March 11, 2017 vs. Princeton Last Assist: March 17, 2017 vs. Cornell times 8 times 2/11 at Dartmouth 2 times 12/4/15 vs. Harvard 2 times #16: Luc Brown (F) 5-11, 170 lbs. Shoots: R First-Year Napanee, Ontario Wellington Dukes (OJHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 24, Colgate Last Assist: March 11, 2017 vs. Princeton times 9 times 2 times 6 times 9 times 2 times UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

24 player capsules #17: Cole Maier (F) 6-2, 195 lbs. Shoots: R Sophomore Pequannock, N.J. Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: March 11, 2017 vs. Cornell Last Assist: February 17, 2017 vs. Quinnipiac /5 vs. Brown 9 times 5 times 2/26/16 at Cornell 10 times 6 times #18: Brett Supinski (F) 6-0, 170 lbs. Shoots: R Sophomore Collegeville, Pa. Coquitlam Express (BCHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 25, Cornell Last Assist: March 10, 2017 vs. Princeton (3) /13 vs. Dartmouth 3/10 vs. Princeton 2 times 2 times 3/10 vs. Princeton 2/12/16 at Dartmouth #19: Brendan Taylor (F) 6-0, 185 lbs. Shoots: R Sophomore Nanaimo, B.C. Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: December 2, Princeton Last Assist: February 11, Dartmouth /2 at Princeton 2/11 at Dartmouth 2 times 3 times 5 times 8 times #20: Greg Campbell (D) 6-0, 190 lbs. Shoots: L Sophomore Oakville, Ontario Oakville Blades (OJHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 18, 2017 vs. Princeton Last Assist: January 13, 2017 vs. Dartmouth /18 vs. Princeton 6 times 7 times 2/11/17 vs. Princeton 14 times 15 times UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 22

25 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state #21: Mike Vecchione (F) 5-10, 195 lbs. Shoots: R Senior Saugus, Mass. Tri-City Storm (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: Mach 11, 2017 vs. Princeton Last Assist: March 10, 2017 vs. Princeton /22 vs. Niagara 12/10 at Yale 10/22 vs. Niagara 10/22/16 vs. Niagara 4 times 2 times #22: Connor Light (D) 6-5, 215 lbs. Shoots: L Junior Sudbury, Mass. Omaha Lancers (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: - Last Assist: January 15, 2016 vs. Coglate times 5 times #23: Tyler Hynes (F) 5-11, 185 lbs. Shoots: R Junior Guilderland, N.Y. Fargo Force (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 28, 2015 vs. Clarkson Last Assist: January 29, Yale times 7 times 9 times #25: Ryan Walker (F) 5-10, 160 lbs. Shoots: L Sophomore Spotswood, N.J. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 24, Colgate Last Assist: February 17, 2017 vs. Quinnipiac times 12/3 at Quinnipiac 2 times 6 times 2 times 3 times UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

26 PLAYER CAPSUles #27: Sebastian Vidmar (F) 6-3, 189 lbs. Shoots: L Sophomore Malmo, Sweden Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) Season Playoffs Career Last Goal: February 24, Colgate Last Assist: March 11, 2017 vs. Princeton /1 at Holy Cross 10/22 vs. Niagara 10/22 vs. Niagara 2 times 10/22/16 vs. Niagara 10/22/16 vs Niagara #31: Jake Kupsky (G) 6-4, 200 lbs. Catches: L Sophomore Waukesha, Wisc. Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) GP MIN GA SV SHOTS SV% GAA RECORD Season 8 453: Playoffs 0 0: Career : Last Win: February 11, Dartmouth Last Shutout: October 17, 2015 vs. Maine Season Highs: Shots Saves Career Highs: Shots Saves /11 at Dartmouth 2/11 at Dartmouth 2/11/17 at Dartmouth 2/11/17 at Dartmouth #33: Joe Young (G) 6-2, 180 lbs. Catches: L Sophomore Hanson, Mass. Philadelphia Junior Flyers (USPHL) GP MIN GA SV SHOTS SV% GAA RECORD Season 1 26: Playoffs 0 0: Career 2 61: Last Win: - Last Shutout: - Season Highs: Shots Saves Career Highs: Shots Saves /10 at Harvard 2/10 at Harvard 2 times 2 times UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 24

27 RECORD BOOK SINGLE SEASON RECORDS GOALS 1. Mike Vecchione * Jeremy Welsh Daniel Ciampini Daniel Ciampini Mario Valery-Trabucco ASSISTS 1. Spencer Foo * Kelly Zajac Mike Vecchione * Mat Bodie Mike Vecchione * POINTS 1. Mike Vecchione * Spencer Foo * Mike Vecchione * Daniel Ciampini Daniel Carr CAREER RECORDS GOALS 1. Daniel Carr Mike Vecchione * Daniel Ciampini Mario Valery-Trabucco Wayne Simpson ASSISTS 1. Mike Vecchione * Mat Bodie Kelly Zajac Adam Presizniuk Daniel Carr POINTS 1. Mike Vecchione * Daniel Carr Adam Presizniuk Kelly Zajac Mat Bodie * Active Union player POWER PLAY GOALS 1. Daniel Carr Spencer Foo * Daniel Ciampini Daniel Carr Wayne Simpson Jeremy Welsh Wayne Simpson Chris Ford GAME WINNING GOALS 1. Max Novak Mike Vecchione * Wayne Simpson Daniel Ciampini Daniel Ciampini Daniel Carr Kelly Zajac Scott Seney SHOTS 1. Shayne Gostisbehere Jeremy Welsh Mario Valery-Trabucco Jeremy Welsh Daniel Carr POWER PLAY GOALS 1. Daniel Carr Wayne Simpson Jordan Webb Jeremy Welsh Olivier Bouchard GAME-WINNING GOALS 1. Wayne Simpson Daniel Ciampini Mike Vecchione * Max Novak Daniel Carr SHOTS 1. Daniel Carr Wayne Simpson Adam Presizniuk Mario Valery-Trabucco Jeremy Welsh SAVES 1. Kris Mayotte Corey Milan Brandon Snee Colin Stevens Justin Mrazek GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 1. Troy Grosenick Keith Kinkaid Trevor Koenig Colin Stevens Corey Milan SAVE PERCENTAGE 1. Troy Grosenick Trevor Koenig Colin Stevens Justin Mrazek Troy Grosenick WINS 1. Colin Stevens Keith Kinkaid Troy Grosenick Corey Milan Alex Sakellaropoulos Troy Grosenick SAVES 1. Brandon Snee , Kris Mayotte , Trevor Koenig , Colin Stevens , Corey Milan ,843 GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 1. Troy Grosenick Colin Stevens Keith Kinkaid Alex Sakellaropoulos* Corey Milan SAVE PERCENTAGE 1. Troy Grosenick Colin Stevens Alex Sakellaropoulos* Keith Kinkaid Trevor Koenig WINS 1. Colin Stevens Kris Mayotte Alex Sakellaropoulos* Troy Grosenick Keith Kinkaid UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY

28 TEAM NOTES A chat with Union hockey s Mike Vecchione - Tim Wilkin - Times Union (1/14/17) Q: Your name and the Hobey Baker Award (college hockey s version of the Heisman Trophy) are mentioned in the same breath by a lot of people who follow your sport. What are your thoughts on that? A: It s an honor. It s something that I dreamed about growing up. I didn t think it would be a reality at this point. But, coming back (for senior season) was one of the things I wanted to strive for. I always say that team success leads to individual success. The better the team does, the better I ll do. That is my main focus right now. Q: Any good? A: I was pretty good. Some of the boys will attest to that. I played shortstop. I had a pretty decent arm and I could swing the bat like no one else. Q: You could? Home runs? A: Oh, yeah. Absolutely. That s what I go for. Q: Power hitter. Ever hit any really big shots? A: There was this one that I don t know if it fell yet. We were in Salem, a Q: There may be people who were surprised that you came back for your little north of Boston and we were playing in this ballpark that was pretty senior year instead of going pro. Why did you come back? big. I hit a ball. First pitch. First at-bat. It was the most memorable swing. A: I just have loyalty to the program, and I don t think I was ready to leave It went far. It might have been 400 (feet). yet. I wanted to finish what I started here. I felt it would be best for me to come back and get that degree (liberal arts). Everyone I talked to guys Q: Did you watch it? who went all through college and guys who left early said there was A: I did. nothing like playing college hockey and you only have four years of it. Looking at the pros and cons, I was like, Why waste my senior year to go Q: The pitcher must have loved that. play pro? A: Well, he was looking at the ball, too. He didn t see what I was doing. Let me tell you, I got all of that ball. That sweet spot. I crushed it. That Q: You like college. was a beauty. A: Yeah. It s an unreal atmosphere. I love the school and I love my teammates. I just wasn t quite ready to leave yet. Q: If there was a movie made about your life and you could pick the actor to play you, who would it be? Q: So, you really couldn t come up with a reason to leave even though pro A: Ever since I was little, I have always been a big Adam Sandler fan. My hockey has been a dream of yours since you were a kid. family says I look like him and act like him. If that movie was to be made, A: Yeah. Definitely. I felt like I could have went and played pro and done everyone who knows me would pick Adam Sandler. I would, too. pretty well, but at the same time, I could not find a reason to leave my senior year. I am relatively young (23) and I am hoping I will have a long Q: Favorite sports movie. career after college. And, if not, I will have my degree to fall back on. A: That s kind of a tough one. Miracle is up there. I was a big fan of Caddyshack. I thought that was hilarious. Happy Gilmore. Youngblood Q: You have had a lot of different jobs over your summers, haven t you? was one of my favorites. I watched it when I was pretty young. When Detailing cars? I watched it, my dad (Joe) said, See what happens when you use your A: Yeah. I worked at a car dealership and, at the other end, at a rental car speed? Nobody could catch Youngblood out there. service. I needed money. I was out playing juniors and when I came home, I needed a job. We would have 12-passenger, 16-passenger vans come in Q: If you could have one super power, which would it be? and we would have to clean them out, vacuum, get stains out of the rug, A: I would just love to fly. Just be able to get up, go where ever I wanted, clean up the whole dashboard, give it a full wash and then put it out for whenever I wanted. If I had the Superman power to fly, it would make the next customer. I did that for a full summer. It was a tough job. I would travel a lot easier. Get to places quicker. Spend a lot less money on gas, bring the car into the garage, and it would still be like 120 degrees inside that s for sure. the car. You open it up, and it s just burning. It was a pretty grueling job, but I had a blast with it. Q: Any superstitions? A: Kind of. I will wear the same suit when we re on a winning streak. Same Q: Is your car always clean? suit, tie, shirt combo. I have my same routine every day. I take my nap, eat A: (laughs). Yeah. I keep it pretty clean. I get the inside washed. I don t at a certain time, take a nap, get to the rink at a certain time. wash the outside myself, I go to the car wash. I ve done plenty of washing other people s cars. I can pay a couple bucks. Q: If you could have dinner with three people, living or dead, who would they be? Q: In your locker room, are you a funny guy? A: I like to see Bobby Orr. I got to meet him briefly once or twice. My A: I am. I think me and Sak (goalie Alex Sakellaropoulos) joke around, even grandfather died at a young age, so I didn t get to know him that well. on game days. We don t like to change it up. When it comes down to game I know he has always been looking over me. I would like to see what he time, we re ready, but we don t try to get too serious. I can get serious thinks of the success I have had. Ariana Grande has been on the radio a when I need to be, but I play my best when I m loose. lot. She is my age. I think we would be able to hit it off pretty well. I have Bobby Orr sitting next to me and my grandfather was a smooth talker. Q: Since you are expert on Boston sports, if you had to pick the most icon- They could help me out a lot. I would try to persuade her to go on another ic sports figure in Boston history, who would it be? date with me, but just me and her. A: I think Bobby Orr. Obviously, being a hockey player. And he has a statue outside of the Garden. Q: If you were to win the Hobey Baker, what would you say? A: I would have to thank the people who have helped me get to the point Q: Favorite sport other than hockey. where I am. I would thank my family, friends, trainers, coaching staff here, A: I was always a baseball guy growing up. I played all the time. my teammates. I would kind of be at a loss for words. It would definitely be a little emotional. It s been a long road. It would be pretty awesome to see it all come together with an award like that UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY 26

29 ncaa midwest regional semifinal VERSUS penn state Q: If you were on any other team, you would be the man. (Foo has scored 22 goals and has 34 assists. Teammate Mike Vecchione has 26 goals and 32 assists.) Are you OK with that? A: Yeah. Veccs is obviously an amazing player, and it s pretty special to play alongside of him. From the time I have been here, I have learned a lot from him. I have gotten to play with him in parts of every year. He can make players better. I attribute a lot of my success to what Veccs has done for me. It s an absolute honor to play with him. He deserves all the credit that he gets. Q: You have put up some pretty good numbers yourself. Who is the better player? A: That s a tough one. I guess I will go with Veccs for now. Hopefully I can catch him. Q: Why Union College for you? A: Union was the first place that really looked at me and committed to me in junior hockey. I was able to fly down here, and it was the year they won the national championship (2014). I fell in love with the campus. I loved that it was a small school, and everything seemed to fit for me. Q: Growing up, why hockey? A: Good question. My dad came from Guyana in South America.He came to Toronto when he was 7 years old. His family just kind of fell in love with hockey. Ever since I was young, it was the sport that we played. I grew up in Edmonton. Growing up in Canada is obviously a big reason why (I played hockey). I remember watching hockey when I was young with my dad and my uncle. Q: You were sold on the game from an early age. A: Definitely. I was always a hockey guy. I never really knew anything else. Q: What do you like doing more, scoring a goal or making a great pass? A: I want to say they are both just as good. I like celebrating after a goal, so that might put scoring over the edge. As long as the puck goes into the net, it s all fun and games. Q: When you say you like to celebrate goals... do you have your own thing? A: Not really, I like to mix it up a little bit. Q: Favorite sport to watch? A: I love watching baseball. I m a big Blue Jays fan. Q&A with Union hockey s Spencer Foo - Tim Wilkin - Times Union (3/5/17) Q: If you could have one super power, what would it be? A: Probably to see into the future. Q: Really. Why? A: We ve been into a lot of gambling movies recently, and it would be a pretty cool way to make some money. (Smiles.) Q: Find out who wins this year s Kentucky Derby a little earlier than everyone else. A: Exactly. Exactly. Q: If you could have dinner with three people, living or dead, who would they be? A: No. 1 would be Sidney Crosby. I would love to talk hockey with him. No. 2 would be Kanye West. I would love to talk to him and see what is in his head and what is going on with him. And No. 3 would be Kevin Hart. A big fan. Dinner with him would be pretty entertaining. Q: Place on earth you have never been that you would like to see? A: I would love to see Guyana. Would love to go to Thailand, too. Have heard a lot of good things about it. Would be a lot of fun. Q: Favorite pro hockey team? A: Big Edmonton Oilers fan. Always an Oilers fan growing up. Q: Favorite holiday? A: Christmas. Q: What do you see yourself doing in 10 years? A: I see myself playing in the NHL if everything goes well. That has always been my goal. Q: Favorite sports movie? A: I am a Canadian guy, but probably Miracle. Q: If you could have a breakaway against any goalie in history, who would it be? A: That s a good one. Carey Price (Montreal Canadiens). I think he s the best goalie in the NHL right now. I would love to test him out. Q: Give yourself a chance to beat him? A: Might take me a couple tries, but I would. Eventually. Q: Funniest guy on your team? A: Probably Sako (goalie Alex Sakellaropoulos). He s always joking around about something. He is a sick character. Fun to be around. Q: Best dresser on your team? A: Hate to pump this guy s tires, but probably Jake Kupsky. He ll get a big head if he hears about this. He dresses well. Q: Where do you put yourself on the list? A: Probably pretty high up there. Q: Who is the worst? A: Mike Pontarelli. Easily. Just doesn t have great style. Doesn t seem to care how he looks a whole bunch. (Smiles.) Seems to kind of take whatever clothing is on the ground and throws it on. No good UNION DUTCHMEN HOCKEY