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1 SCHEDULE Day/Date Opponent Arena Location Time Notes Sat._Oct. 13 UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Exhibition match Fri._Oct. 19 BENTLEY COLLEGE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. First ever meeting with the Falcons Sat._Oct. 20 BENTLEY COLLEGE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Second ever meeting with the Falcons Fri._Oct. Niagara University Dwyer Arena Niagara Falls, NY TBD Broncos are 7-3 all time against Niagara Sat._Oct. Niagara University Dwyer Arena Niagara Falls, NY TBD Niagara took previous meeting 2-3 in 05 Fri._Nov. 2 BOWLING GREEN Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. One of the Broncos cluster teams this year Sat._Nov. Bowling Green BGSU Arena Bowling Green, OH 7:05 p.m. Start of a four-game road stretch Fri._Nov. Northern Michigan Berry Events Center Marquette, MI 7:30 p.m. Last NMU was in 2004 Sat._Nov. Northern Michigan Berry Events Center Marquette, MI 7:30 p.m. WMU in last 10 away games v. NMU Fri._Nov. Notre Dame Joyce Center South Bend, IN TBD First of four against UND Sat._Nov. 17 NOTRE DAME Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Broncos split with #3 ranked Irish last year Fri._Nov. 23 OHIO STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Buckeyes have not beaten WMU since 05 Sat._Nov. 24 OHIO STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. WMU 4-2 v. OSU in last home Fri. _Nov. Ferris State Ewigleben Arena Big Rapids, MI 7:05 p.m. Bulldogs are once again a cluster team Sat._Dec. 1 FERRIS STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. LoVecchio has 7 points in 8 games v. FSU Fri._Dec. 7 WAYNE STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Gill earned first shutout v. WSU last year Sat._Dec. 8 WAYNE STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Only 5th ever meeting v. WSU Tues._Dec. 18 US WORLD JUNIOR TEAM Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Only Tuesday game this year for WMU Fri._Dec. 29 University of Vermont Tournament Another tough holiday tourney for WMU vs. Quinnipiac University Gutterson Field House Burlington, VT 4:05 p.m. First ever meeting with the Bobcats Sat._Dec. 30 University of Vermont Tournament Third straight holiday tournament for WMU vs. Holy Cross or Vermont Gutterson Field House Burlington, VT 4:05 or 7:05 The Broncos last visit to Vermont was in 1986 Sat._Jan. 5 NEBRASKA-OMAHA Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m in last four at home v. UNO Sun._Jan. 6 NEBRASKA-OMAHA Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 4:05 p.m. UNO scored 13 goals on WMU in 2 games in 06 Fri._Jan. Michigan Yost Arena Ann Arbor, MI 7:35 p.m. WMU earned fi rst win in 11 Yost in 06 Sat._Jan. 12 MICHIGAN Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. The Lunatics will line up early for this one Fri._Jan. Bowling Green BGSU Arena Bowling Green, OH 7:05 p.m. WMU went 11-6 in 2nd half of season last year Sat._Jan. 19 BOWLING GREEN Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Broncos were at in Lawson last year Fri._Jan. 25 FERRIS STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Broncos were 6-6 v. cluster teams last year Sat._Jan. Ferris State Ewigleben Arena Big Rapdis, MI 7:05 p.m. Pronounced A-VAH-glave-in Fri._Feb. Alaska Fairbanks Carlson Center Fairbanks, AK 11:05 p.m. Broncos make 3,643 mile trek to Fairbanks Sat._Feb. Alaska Fairbanks Carlson Center Fairbanks, AK 11:05 p.m. WMU 5-3 all time on Groundhog Day Fri._Feb. 8 LAKE SUPERIOR STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Broncos and Lakers have split last eight Sat._Feb. 9 LAKE SUPERIOR STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. Lakers swept Broncos during last visit Fri._Feb. Michigan State Munn Arena East Lansing, MI TBD WMU went 3-1 v. the National Champions Sat._Feb. 16 MICHIGAN STATE Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 4:00 p.m. Spartans visit for Hockey Day in Michigan Fri._Feb. Miami Goggin Ice Arena Oxford, OH 7:35 p.m. Broncos have three of last four on the road Sat._Feb. Miami Goggin Ice Arena Oxford, OH 7:05 p.m. Broncos in last Miami Fri._Feb. 29 NOTRE DAME Lawson Arena Kalamazoo, MI 7:35 p.m. WMU is all time on Leap Day Sat._Mar. Notre Dame Joyce Center South Bend, IN TBD WMU with only two wins in South Bend since 00 F-S_Mar. 7-9 CCHA First Round TBD TBD TBD Broncos hosted last year for fi rst time since 02 F-S_Mar CCHA Second Round TBD TBD TBD Winner heads to The Joe S-S_Mar CCHA Championships Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI TBD Broncos reached the semifi nals in HOCKEY INFORMATION WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 1

2 GENERAL INFORMATION QUICK FACTS SUPPORT STAFF HOCKEY INFORMATION Location Kalamazoo, Mich Enrollment 24,481 Nickname Broncos Colors Brown & Gold Arena Lawson Arena Capacity 3,667 (4,575 SRO) 200x85 Affi liation NCAA Division I Conference Central Collegiate Hockey Association President Dr. John M. Dunn (Northern Illinois, 1967) Athletics Director Kathy Beauregard (Hope, 1979) Athletic Faculty Representative Fred Sitkins (Western Michigan, 1959) Offi cial Website TEAM INFORMATION Record CCHA, 6th Postseason Lost series (1-2), First round CCHA playoffs Letterwinners Returning 18 (10 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goaltenders) Letterwinners Lost 6 (5 forwards, 1 defensemen) Seniors Lost 5 C Brett John (2-3-5), 84 gp RW Kevin Labatte ( ), 133 gp D Ryan Mahrle ( ), 152 gp C Jason Moul ( ), 131 gp C Paul Szczechura ( ), 153 gp Other Departures 2 G Daniel Bellissimo ( , 3.49 gaa,.891 sv), 88 gp C Mark Letestu ( ), 37 gp Incoming Players 8 F Max Campbell ( ) 46 gp - Strathroy Rockets (WJBHL) G Matthew Federico (1.84 gaa,.924 sv, 15 shutouts) - P.F. Changs (Midget Major) F Adam Flink ( ) 66 gp - Texas Tornados (NAHL) G Jerry Kuhn (27-18, 2.67 gaa,.921 sv) 49 gp - Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) D Mike Levendusky ( ) 45 gp - Bridgewater Bandits (EJHL) F Patrick Nagorsen ( ) 46 gp - Traverse City North Stars (NAHL) F Travis Paeth (2-5-7) 11 gp - Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) F Ryan Watson ( ) 37 gp - Cambridge Winter Hawks (MWJHL) Supervising A.D. Hockey Equipment Manager Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Secretary Supervisor, Lawson Arena HOCKEY HISTORY Monty Porter Dion Van Atter Brian Bauer Jen Query Lynn Ross Paul Schneider First varsity season First Division I season All-time record , 34 seasons All-time Division I record , 32 seasons All-time CCHA record , 34 seasons All-time CCHA Division I record , 32 seasons TABLE OF CONTENTS INFORMATION PREVIEW 4-6 COACHES & STAFF 5-12 PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES PLAYER BREAKDOWN REVIEW CCHA OPPONENTS HONORS & AWARDS RECORDS HISTORY PROS INSIDE BRONCO HOCKEY THE UNIVERSITY COACHING STAFF Head Coach Jim Culhane (Western Michigan, 1987) WMU Record: Career Record: same Associate Head Coach Chris Brooks (Western Michigan, 1996) Assistant Coach Marc Fakler (Eastern Michigan, 2002) Volunteer Coach Allan Avery MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF WMU HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE, vol. 35 Produced by the WMU Athletic Media Relations Offi ce Editor/Layout: Mat Kanan, Adam Bodnar Cover designs by Mat Kanan and Mike Naylor, Silhouette Graphics Proofi ng assistance by Matt Holmes, Kristin Keirns, Jim Culhane, Kim Hemingway Printing by Performance Communications 2 Director of Media Relations Associate Director of Media Relations Assistant Director of Media Relations Assistant Director of Media Relations/Hockey SID Media Relations Staff Assistant/Secondary Hockey SID Mat Kanan Matt Holmes Kristin Keirns TBA TBA Adam Bodnar (810) adam.e.bodnar@wmich.edu Photo Credits: GS Photo, Casey Spring, Domenic Centofanti, Brett Beier, Al Larson, St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, CCHA WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

3 ROSTER NUMERICAL # NAME POS HT WT CLASS AGE SH HOMETOWN LAST TEAM 1 Matthew Federico G Fr. 18 R Scottsdale, Ariz. PF Changs (Midget Major AAA) 2 Chris Frank D Jr. 21 L Lynnwood, Wash. Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) 3 Mike Levendusky D Fr. 21 R Greensburg, Pa. Bridgewater Bandits (EJHL) 4 Nathan Ansell D Sr. 21 R Sarnia, Ontario Sarnia Blast (WJBHL) 5 Jordan Collins D So. 21 L Novi, Mich. Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) 6 Jonathan Lupa D Sr. 24 R London, Ontario Stratford Cullitons (MWJHL) 7 Sean Weaver RW Jr. 23 L Victoria, British Columbia Merritt Centennials (BCHL) 8 Max Campbell C Fr. 18 L Strathroy, Ontario Strathroy Rockets (WJBHL) 9 Patrick Galivan RW Jr. 21 R Oak Park, Ill. Texarkana Bandits (NAHL) 10 Brian Bicek LW Sr. 21 L Downers Grove, Ill. Cleveland Barons (NAHL) 11 Adam Flink LW Fr. 19 L Euless, Texas Texas Tornados (NAHL) 12 Ryan Watson LW/C Fr. 19 L Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge Winterhawks (MWJHL) 15 Kevin O Connor D So. 23 R Trenton, Mich. Omaha Lancers (USHL) 16 Dave Krisky LW Jr. 23 L Westbank, British Columbia Williams Lake Timberwolves (BCHL) 17 Steve Silver D Jr. 21 R Brighton, Mich. Cleveland Barons (NAHL) 18 Travis Paeth RW Fr. 20 R Muskegon, Mich. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) 19 Jeff Pierce RW Sr. 23 R Troy, Mich. Petrolia Canfl ow Jets (WJBHL) 20 Patrick Nagorsen C Fr. 20 R Novi, Mich. Traverse City North Stars (NAHL) 21 Tyler Ludwig D So. 22 R Colleyville, Texas Texas Tornados (NAHL) 22 Julian Zamparo D So. 20 R Toronto, Ontario St. Michael s Buzzers (OPJHL) 24 Cam Watson LW So. 21 L Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge Winterhawks (MWJHL) 25 Jeff LoVecchio LW Jr. 22 L Chesterfi eld, Mo. Omaha Lancers (USHL) 27 Chris Clackson C So. 20 L Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago Steel (USHL) 28 Mike Lesperance LW Sr. 22 L Newmarket, Ontario Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL) 30 Riley Gill G So. 22 R Northfi eld, Minn. Texarkana Bandits (NAHL) 33 Jerry Kuhn G Fr. 21 R Southgate, Mich. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) 55 Matt Clackson RW Jr. 22 R Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago Steel (USHL) HOCKEY INFORMATION ALPHABETICAL # NAME POS HT WT CLASS AGE SH HOMETOWN LAST TEAM 4 Nathan Ansell D Sr. 21 R Sarnia, Ontario Sarnia Blast (WJBHL) 10 Brian Bicek LW Sr. 21 L Downers Grove, Ill. Cleveland Barons (NAHL) 8 Max Campbell C Fr. 18 L Strathroy, Ontario Strathroy Rockets (WJBHL) 27 Chris Clackson C So. 20 L Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago Steel (USHL) 55 Matt Clackson RW Jr. 22 R Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago Steel (USHL) 5 Jordan Collins D So. 21 L Novi, Mich. Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) 1 Matthew Federico G Fr. 18 R Scottsdale, Ariz. PF Changs (Midget Major AAA) 11 Adam Flink LW Fr. 19 L Euless, Texas Texas Tornados (NAHL) 2 Chris Frank D Jr. 21 L Lynnwood, Wash. Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) 9 Patrick Galivan RW Jr. 21 R Oak Park, Ill. Texarkana Bandits (NAHL) 30 Riley Gill G So. 22 R Northfi eld, Minn. Texarkana Bandits (NAHL) 16 Dave Krisky LW Jr. 23 L Westbank, British Columbia Williams Lake Timberwolves (BCHL) 33 Jerry Kuhn G Fr. 21 R Southgate, Mich. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) 28 Mike Lesperance LW Sr. 22 L Newmarket, Ontario Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL) 3 Mike Levendusky D Fr. 21 R Greensburg, Pa. Bridgewater Bandits (EJHL) 25 Jeff LoVecchio LW Jr. 22 L Chesterfi eld, Mo. Omaha Lancers (USHL) 21 Tyler Ludwig D So. 22 R Colleyville, Texas Texas Tornados (NAHL) 6 Jonathan Lupa D Sr. 24 R London, Ontario Stratford Cullitons (MWJHL) 20 Patrick Nagorsen C Fr. 20 R Novi, Mich. Traverse City North Stars (NAHL) 15 Kevin O Connor D So. 23 R Trenton, Mich. Omaha Lancers (USHL) 18 Travis Paeth RW Fr. 20 R Muskegon, Mich. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) 19 Jeff Pierce RW Sr. 23 R Troy, Mich. Petrolia Canfl ow Jets (WJBHL) 17 Steve Silver D Jr. 21 R Brighton, Mich. Cleveland Barons (NAHL) 24 Cam Watson LW So. 21 L Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge Winterhawks (MWJHL) 12 Ryan Watson LW/C Fr. 19 L Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge Winterhawks (MWJHL) 7 Sean Weaver RW Jr. 23 L Victoria, British Columbia Merritt Centennials (BCHL) 22 Julian Zamparo D So. 20 R Toronto, Ontario St. Michael s Buzzers (OPJHL) HEAD COACH: Jim Culhane ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: Chris Brooks ASSISTANT COACH: Marc Fakler VOLUNTEER COACH: Allan Avery WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 3

4 HOCKEY PREVIEW YOUTH WILL BE SERVED IN The Western Michigan University hockey team must look to its young nucleus to propel it towards success in The Bronco roster is fi lled with 14 underclassmen (six sophomores, eight freshmen) and 11 upperclassmen (four seniors, seven juniors). The Broncos must replace their two top scorers as Mark Letestu and Paul Szczechura both left for greener pastures. Letestu led the Broncos with 24 goals and added 22 assists for a team high 46 points. He was eventually named CCHA Rookie of the Year and signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Szczechura capped off a solid career by scoring 19 goals and leading the team with 26 assists. After graduating, he signed a contract with the Dallas Stars organization and played for their farm team, the Iowa Stars. WMU also lost its top scoring defenseman, Ryan Mahrle. Marhle fi nished his career at WMU by scoring two goals and adding 15 assists. I think we are going to have to score by committee, said head coach Jim Culhane. I m not the type of coach that wants to put it on one or a couple of guys. For us to be successful it needs to be a real team effort and we are going to need contributions from everybody. Western Michigan looks to capitalize on momentum from last season. The Broncos won fi ve of their last six games to end the season before being upset by Alaska-Fairbanks in the PREVIEW LoVecchio is one of the best defensive forwards on the Bronco roster. Last year s co-captain also possesses great speed and agility for his size, standing 6-2. LoVecchio was honored for his offensive skills and was awarded the Royal Bank of Canada CCHA Player of the Month for January. He registered 14 points (8-6) in nine games, including two three-point (2-1, 1-2) performances against No. 6 Miami. I think we have some real key contributors there that will continue to take steps and strides and score for us and put numbers up for us offensively, said coach Culhane. Coming to mind right away, Pierce, Bicek, LoVecchio, and other returning guys, you look for them to improve to. Whether it is Dave Krisky, Chris Clackson or Cam Watson. Someone at those positions will score for us. 4 fi rst round of the CCHA Playoffs. FORWARDS Seniors Brian Bicek (15), Jeff Pierce (12), and junior Jeff LoVecchio (19) combined for 46 goals last season for the Broncos and will be looked upon to help shoulder some of the scoring load this season. Each player has their own set of strengths that compliment the team. Bicek is one of the fastest players on the team and in the CCHA and has the ability to stop on a dime. Pierce drastically improved his passing game last year, registering a career high 21 assists. Junior Patrick Galivan had a career year, scoring a career-high seven goals and adding a career high eight assists. Galvin developed a knack for scoring in big games against ranked opponents. Five of his seven goals and four of his eight assists came against teams ranked in the top-10. Despite the overall youth of the team Bicek, Pierce, LoVecchio, and Galivan are seasoned veterans, playing in a combined 321 games. Sean Weaver played in 16 games pitching in a goal and an assist, while Krisky added four points (1-3) in 18 games. Watson made his collegiate debut against Michigan State (10/13) and played in 11 games for the Broncos. Senior Mike Lesperance contributed fi ve points (2-3) on the season including the decisive goal in WMU s fi rst victory of the season against No. 3/4 Michigan State (10/15). Lesperance also pitched in the game-winner in an 8-5 victory over Ohio State (11/9). Junior winger Matt Clackson adds some defi nite toughness to the forwards and improved his passing game last season, pitching in a career-high eight assists. One of the assists came on a goal by his younger brother Chris. The last time two brothers connected on a goal for the Broncos was 34 years ago. Like his brother, Chris brings toughness to the WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

5 forward position but also contributed on the offensive side. He played in 30 of the Broncos 37 games, scoring three goals and adding four assists. As usual with coach Culhane, the line positions will be up for grabs during pre-season camp. You know, you play with it in your head, said Culhane. You get a scrap piece of paper and do that for a little bit. I try, personally, not to make those decisions. You want your guys to come back and earn those opportunities, to see the work they ve done over the spring and the summer and what type of camp they have in the fall. DEFENSEMEN When you talk about defense, it s everybody, explained Culhane. The system that we play is a team defense. It s backside pressure from the forwards, coming back and backchecking. Although the Brown & Gold lost a great defenseman in Mahrle, it returns eight defensemen. Nathan Ansell and Jonathan Lupa are the lone seniors on the blue line. Ansell played in 34 games for the Broncos, registering seven assists and a career-low seven penalties. Ansell is always willing to throw his body in front of the puck and it culminated in a game against No. 3 Notre Dame when he blocked three shots and also assisted on a goal en route to a win. Lupa played in his 100th career game against Lake Superior State on Feb. 23, fi nishing the season with 103 career games played. He fi nished the season with three assists, recording one during a CCHA Playoff win over Alaska PREVIEW game by spending less time in the penalty box. Frank, who was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the seventh round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, fi nished second on the team with 41 blocked shots, including six blocks in a win over No. 15 Northern Michigan (11/18). Steve Silver is the last of the upperclassmen on the blue line. The junior played in 30 games for the Broncos and fi nished the season with a plus/minus of +6. He also added four points (2-2) on the season, including a two-goal game in a loss to No. 6 Miami. The sophomores on the blue line were led by Tyler Ludwig. The Colleyville, Texas resident played in all 37 games for the Broncos. Ludwig was second among Bronco defensemen in scoring with 12 points (1-11) and he also led the team with 43 blocked shots. Ludwig possesses good size and a good hockey IQ. His fi rst collegiate goal came in a 6-3 victory over No. 6 Michigan, and also fi nished the season with a plus/minus of +12. Kevin O Connor appeared in 20 games for the Broncos and fi nished the season with four points (1-3). Jordan Collins and Julian Zamparo also made their collegiate debuts in , and both bring good size and toughness to an already deep blue line HOCKEY PREVIEW GOALTENDERS The only returning goaltender for Western Michigan is sophomore Riley Gill. Riley is a very competitive individual and has great balance in his life, said Culhane. Looking at him as a goalie, he is athletic, big and competitive. The one thing that impresses me is he never wants to get out of the net and squares the puck all the time. He sets up every shot, and I think if he can see it he can save it. Gill recorded his fi rst career win in his fi rst career start, a 5-3 victory over Ferris State (10/21). He would then go on to record four shutouts, second best in a single season and career at WMU. Gill set the single season save percentage record, fi nishing the season with a.912 save percentage. He also holds the second-best season in WMU history with a 2.79 goals-against average. Gill fi nished the season with a record while splitting time with former Bronco Daniel Bellissimo. He will expect to get the bulk of the starts in the season and add to his already impressive résumé. NEWCOMERS The Broncos bring in eight new faces this season fi ve forwards, one defenseman, and two goalies. Junior defenseman Chris Frank may be one of the hardest hitters in the CCHA and has steadily improved as his Bronco career progressed. Frank the Tank, as he is called by the Lawson Lunatics, registered a career-high 10 assists last season. He also improved his The new class is lead by NHL draftees Max Campbell and Ryan Watson. Campbell was drafted in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in the fi fth round by the New York Rangers. Campbell played his juniors for the Strathroy Rockets in Strathroy, Ontario. He scored 95 points (46-49) in 46 games on the way to being named OHA Junior B Player of the Year and WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 5

6 PREVIEW HOCKEY PREVIEW being named MVP of the WOHL. Campbell possesses tremendous scoring skill and will be expected to contribute offensively. Watson, younger brother of current Bronco Cam Watson, was drafted in the seventh round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. Watson led the Cambridge Winterhawks to a Sutherland Cup Championship in 2007, beating out Campbell s Strathroy Rockets in the championship. He fi nished the season with 56 points (27-29) in just 37 games played. Ryan is coming off a spectacular junior career, winning back-to-back championships, added Culhane. He s been very solid through junior hockey and we expect him to be a solid two-way player. At times he even killed penalties on the blue line as a defenseman in junior hockey. Watson and Campbell join defenseman Chris Frank and forward Matt Clackson as the only NHL draftees currently on the Bronco roster. The Broncos also add a tough forward in Adam Flink. Flink played his juniors with the Texas Tornados, registering 22 points (12-10) in his previous season. He is expected to add grit and energy to Western Michigan s lineup. WMU also brings in two local forwards in Patrick Nagorsen and Travis Paeth. Nagorsen, a Novi, Mich., resident, played his juniors for the Traverse City North Stars. The future center racked up 46 points (14-32) in with the North Stars. Paeth was hampered by a knee injury last season and only saw action in 11 games with the Des Moines Buccaneers, scoring seven points (2-5). The Muskegon native is a solid two-way player and will be expected to add a lot of grit to the Bronco lineup. Mike Levendusky is the lone defenseman of the recruiting class and is a former defensive player of the year for the EJHL and was also an EJHL All-Star for the Bridgewater Bandits. The Greensburg, Pa., native racked up 34 points (9-25) for the Bandits last season and will continue to add depth to the blue line for the Broncos. Broncos. WMU fi nished , going 11-6 in the second half of the season. Chris Brooks returns as associate head coach for his ninth season with the Broncos. WMU also welcomes back assistant coach Marc Fakler for his second year and volunteer coach Allen Avery is back for his fi fth year working with the goaltenders. SCHEDULE Western Michigan begins its 36th varsity season on Oct. 13, when the Broncos host the University of Windsor in an exhibition match up. Unlike last year, the Broncos will not begin CCHA play until Nov. 2. Last season the Broncos opened up their regular season facing off against No. 3 Michigan State. This season they begin their regular season hosting Bentley College on Oct. 19. The cluster opponents for the season are Notre Dame, Bowling Green and Ferris State. The Broncos will play each team four times during the season. The Broncos make visits to Alaska and Miami, while neither team returns to Lawson this season. Ohio State makes a visit to Lawson this season; in their previous visit in 2005 the Broncos swept the Buckeyes. The Broncos only series with the defending national champion Michigan State occurs Feb Keeping up with recent tradition, the Broncos head off during Christmas to play in a holiday tournament. The Broncos have played in very tough holiday tournaments the past few seasons and this season will be no different. The Broncos will travel to the University of Vermont tournament where they will play Quinnipiac and either Holy Cross or Vermont. In more nonconference action the Broncos also take on Niagara University and get a visit from the US World Junior team. I like the way the schedule sets up for us, added Culhane. We have some non-conference games early in October and then moving into conference play. Through the whole second half of the year after Christmas it is all conference play. Christmas time we venture to the University of Vermont and get to play in the holiday tournament there. 6 Matt Federico and Jerry Kuhn are the two netminders that WMU brings in for the season. Kuhn had a solid juniors career with the Sioux City Musketeers, breaking seven Musketeer goaltending records. The Southgate, Mich., native fi nished his career with a record of in two seasons. Kuhn will be expected to push Gill for playing time between the pipes. Federico is the fi rst goalie from the state of Arizona to ever play Division I hockey. Coming to Kalamazoo from Scottsdale, Ariz., Federico possess good refl exes and will back up Gill and Kuhn. LOSSES Western Michigan will have to do without the services of Letestu and Szczechura. What they brought to the team, as mentioned earlier, didn t just show up on a stat sheet. They, along with defensemen Ryan Mahrle, provided leadership to this squad. Mahrle was the top scoring defenseman on WMU s roster in and ended a solid four-year career by signing with the Kalamazoo Kings of the IHL. WMU also lost Kevin Labatte, Jason Moul, and Brett John to graduation. Goalie Daniel Bellissimo fi nished his Bronco run with a career record of COACHES Head coach Jim Culhane returns for his ninth full season with Western Michigan, making his tenure the second longest in school history. Culhane is coming off one of his better seasons with the WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

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8 HOCKEY COACHES & STAFF 8 Jim Culhane begins his ninth full season at Western Michigan having established the second-longest tenure behind the bench in WMU s hockey history. Named to his post on March 3, 1999, Culhane has combined an up-tempo offense with aggressive forechecking and special teams to produce an exciting brand of hockey. Under Culhane, WMU has fi nished fi fth or higher in overall CCHA team scoring in fi ve of eight seasons, producing the league s top offense during the campaign (3.82 gpg). Along the way, Western Michigan has become a competitive force in the CCHA and established one of the best home-ice advantages in college hockey. Over the course of fi ve seasons, Culhane-led teams have a record versus ranked teams at Lawson. In addition, the Broncos have amassed a record against non-conference teams. Culhane s other accomplishments include 32 wins against ranked squads and a total of 22 series sweeps. Academics remain a priority with Culhane. The Broncos had 18 members of last year s squad sport a GPA of 3.0 or higher. During Culhane s tenure, a total of six Broncos have been named to the CCHA All-Academic Team. Culhane has reached out to alumni, having organized reunions for Bronco players of different eras, including those who played under Harry Lawson and Bill Neal. Aside from knocking off national powers, the Broncos have made other in-roads. Below is a summary of WMU s accomplishments under Culhane: SEASON The Broncos struggled in the fi rst half of the season going , with eight games against opponents ranked in the top 15. However, the Broncos bounced back going 11-6 in the second half, including a fi ve-game winning streak and a weekend sweep of eventual national champions Michigan State. The Broncos also registered their fi rst win in over a decade at Yost Arena, defeating the University of Michigan 6-3 (12/2). The Broncos produced CCHA Freshman of the Year Mark Letestu and freshman goalie Riley Gill made the CCHA All-Freshman team along with Letestu SEASON The Broncos won their fi rst playoff series in 12 years and their fi rst playoff road series in 19 years. WMU also defeated fi ve ranked teams, playing nearly half of its schedule (47.5%) against ranked opponents SEASON Western Michigan compiled a 5-1 record against non-conference opponents and defeated a pair of NCAA Tournament teams in Ohio State and Bemidji State. Brent Walton fi nished sixth in NCAA scoring and led the CCHA in overall scoring for 15 weeks. Culhane recorded his 100th coaching win in WMU s series-opening victory at Northern Michigan during the CCHA playoffs SEASON WMU notched fi ve wins against nationally-ranked teams, highlighted by a win and tie at Cornell. The Brown & Gold earned points against nine of 11 CCHA teams and registered its fi rst postseason shutout in 16 years. WMU also averaged over 3,000 fans at home for the second straight year. JIM CULHANE HEAD COACH Coaching Experience: 15th season Career Record: (Nine) Western Michigan Record: Same CCHA Record: SEASON Culhane led WMU to four wins and a tie against ranked opponents. The Broncos shared top league honors with nine shorthanded goals while also compiling a 6-1 record in January. The Brown & Gold drew 55,471 fans over 18 dates, recording the highest season average (3,082) in 14 years SEASON The Broncos fi nished 14th in the fi nal Pairwise Rankings. WMU garnered 13 home wins, including six against nationally ranked teams among them NCAA Frozen Four participants Maine and Michigan. Freshman Pat Dwyer led all CCHA newcomers in scoring to earn Rookie of the Year honors while Dave Cousineau fi nished as the CCHA s top scoring defenseman in league games. The Broncos scored the third-most power play goals in an NCAA game (7) against Lake Superior State. Western Michigan earned home playoff ice for the fi rst time in seven seasons and produced three sellouts at Lawson Arena SEASON WMU generated an 11-game unbeaten streak and earned a top-fi ve ranking in the national polls en route to a 20-win season. Mike Bishai fi nished as the nation s leader in scoring and assists while Jeff Campbell led all freshmen nationally in scoring. Bishai and David Gove also fi nished as co-scoring leaders in conference play. The Broncos spent 15 weeks ranked in the top 15, led the CCHA in scoring and earned a league-high 10 CCHA Player of the Week selections. Other highlights included a Silverado Shootout tournament title and a triumph over top-ranked Michigan State SEASON WMU doubled its win total from the previous year and were rated as the seventh-most improved team in the nation according to USAToday.com. WMU also qualifi ed for the CCHA Tournament for the fi rst time in three seasons while posting three wins and a tie against nationally-ranked teams. A native of Haileybury, Ontario, Canada, Culhane coached seven games in an interim capacity during the season, directing WMU to back-to-back ties against defending national champion Michigan. WMU recorded a 6-3 victory over Alaska Fairbanks in his coaching debut on Feb. 5, Culhane, 41, began his coaching duties as a volunteer coach in , moved up to restricted earnings status in , and was promoted to full-time assistant in He became the Broncos top assistant in and is the fi rst former Bronco varsity player to lead the WMU varsity program. COACHING RECORD CCHA YEAR SCHOOL RECORD RECORD PLAYOFFS Western Michigan , 6th CCHA 1st Rd, Western Michigan , 10th-t CCHA QF, Western Michigan , 10th CCHA 1st Rd, Western Michigan , 8th CCHA 1st Rd, Western Michigan , 8th-t CCHA 1st Rd, Western Michigan , 6th CCHA 1st Rd, Western Michigan , 5th-t CCHA QF, Western Michigan , 9th-t CCHA QF, Western Michigan 3-4-2* Totals *interim head coach (7 games); head coach (2 games) WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

9 In the area of recruiting, Culhane has been instrumental in landing 10 NHL draft picks, four CCHA Rookie of the Year recipients and two U.S. Junior National Team players. His recruiting class was one of the highest scoring rookie groups in the nation, generating 47 goals and 112 points. Culhane s recruiting classes have produced NHL draft picks in Pat Dwyer, Vince Bellissimo, Mike Erickson, Matt Clackson, Chris Frank, Max Campbell and Ryan Watson. Off the ice, Culhane involves the Broncos in community service projects and youth hockey clinics. Culhane earned four varsity letters as a WMU defenseman from the years He was a member of the squad that won 32 games, captured the CCHA Playoff Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfi nals. As an assistant captain in , he helped WMU to the Great Lakes Invitational crown. Culhane fi nished as the then WMU record holder for games played (162) while totaling 80 points (13-67). CULHANE S WINS VERSUS RANKED OPPONENTS (32) No. 5/6 Michigan State 2-0 2/17/07 No. 5/6 Michigan State 4-3 2/16/07 No. 3 Notre Dame 3-2 1/19/07 No. 6 Miami 5-3 1/13/07 No. 6 Michigan /1/06 No. 15 Northern Michigan /18/06 No. 3/4 Michigan State /15/06 No. 10 Nebraska-Omaha 6-3 2/25/06 No. 20 Northern Michigan 4-2 1/27/06 No. 13 Michigan State /19/05 No. 4 Ohio State /29/05 No. 4 Ohio State /28/05 No. 12 Northern Michigan 2-1 3/11/05 No. 13 Ohio State /29/04 No. 12 Ohio State 4-1 2/20/04 No. 14 Notre Dame /6/03 No. 14 Notre Dame /5/03 No. 11 Cornell /1/03 No. 8 Ferris State /10/03 No. 14 Miami 4-1 1/18/03 No. 14 Miami 3-2 1/17/03 No. 8 Michigan 4-3 1/11/03 No. 12 Ferris State /16/02 No. 10 Northern Michigan 4-0 2/9/02 No. 10 Northern Michigan 5-3 2/8/02 No. 6 Michigan State 2-0 1/12/02 No. 6 Nebraska-Omaha /10/01 No. 7 Maine /26/01 No. 5 Michigan /19/01 No. 1 Michigan State 4-2 2/16/01 No. 11 Niagara 2-1 2/18/00 No. 7 Michigan State 3-2 1/29/00 No. 13 Northern Michigan /6/99 Culhane went on to play fi ve professional seasons, earning a stint with the National Hockey League s Hartford Whalers in Culhane also spent three seasons with the Binghamton Whalers and two years with the Capital District Islanders of the American Hockey League. He was an assistant captain with both clubs. Culhane played junior hockey with the Hawkesbury Hawks of the Central Junior A League and his hometown Haileybury 54 s squad. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor s degree in fi nance in 1987 and attained his master s degree in business in Jim and wife Susan, a WMU graduate, have a son, Travis (12), and a daughter, Tatum (10). Culhane has dual citizenship WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE HOCKEY COACHES & STAFF 9

10 HOCKEY COACHES & STAFF CHRIS BROOKS ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Western Michigan, 1996 Ninth season at WMU One of the top scorers in school history, Chris Brooks has been instrumental in bringing blue chip recruiting classes to Western Michigan in addition to his on-ice instruction. Brooks was promoted to associate head coach in August 2006 as he embarks on his ninth season as an original member of Jim Culhane s staff. WMU s recruiting classes have produced seven NHL draft picks (Matt Clackson, Chris Frank, Mike Erickson, Pat Dwyer, Vince Bellissimo, Max Campbell, and Ryan Watson). The Broncos recruiting class compiled 112 points to rank fi fth nationally in freshmen scoring. Last year s class included freshman standouts Mark Letestu and Riley Gill. Letestu would go on to win CCHA Rookie of the Year and sign a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Brooks works closely with Bronco forwards and power play units. Three years ago, he oversaw a power play squad that ranked third in the CCHA with a 21.3 percent conversion rate for all games. The 35-year-old Stratford, Ont., native also coordinates all the Broncos recruiting, prepares scouting reports, evaluates game video and organizes the Bronco Summer Hockey schools. He handles the practice plan and team travel. In addition, Brooks has served as an evaluator for USA Hockey at Michigan Select Festivals since Chris has quietly become one of the top assistants in the CCHA, says Culhane. His reputation continues to grow as one of the top recruiters in the league. His evaluation and knowledge of recruits is second to none. Brooks lettered four seasons at WMU ( ) and fi nished as the eighth-leading scorer in school history, compiling 57 goals and 127 assists for 184 points. A playmaker with excellent on-ice vision, Brooks led WMU in assists four straight seasons and twice captured team scoring titles ( , ). He was a member of two NCAA tournament teams at WMU ( , ) and was recipient of the CCHA s Rookie of the Year Award in Brooks also received Honorable Mention CCHA All-Academic status. Brooks played four years as a professional making stops in the Western Professional (WPHL), East Coast (ECHL), United (UHL) and American (AHL) leagues. Brooks started his coaching career in the WPHL, serving as a player/coach for the Amarillo Rattlers during the season. That same year he was named team MVP and appeared in his second WPHL All-Star Game. Chris received a bachelor s degree in communications from WMU in He is working on a master s in communications at WMU. He and wife Jeannine, a WMU graduate, are the parents of a daughter Bryar (eight) and a son Barrett (fi ve) WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

11 MARC FAKLER ASSISTANT COACH Eastern Michigan, 2002 Second season at WMU Marc Fakler was named assistant coach in August of The newest member of the Bronco coaching staff, Fakler will work with Bronco defensemen in addition to assisting with recruiting, scouting, practices and game preparations. Marc has earned a reputation as a tireless worker and is someone I feel demonstrates tremendous professionalism, says Culhane. He is a solid recruiter and communicates well as a coach. Fakler, 26, previously served two seasons ( to ) as assistant coach at Robert Morris University. Fakler helped guide the Colonials through their fi rst two varsity seasons, working under Bronco Derek Schooley. At RMU, Fakler instructed forwards and defensemen, coordinated recruiting efforts and assisted with video scouting. Fakler also served two seasons ( to ) as volunteer assistant coach at Wayne State University. While there, the Warriors captured the College Hockey America Tournament Championship and advanced to the 2003 NCAA Tournament. Fakler assisted coach Bill Wilkinson with game strategy and practice sessions. Other coaching stops for Fakler include two seasons as assistant general manager/ assistant coach for the Junior A Compuware Ambassadors of the Northern American Hockey League and assistant coach for the Junior B Grand Rapids Owls. He helped Compuware capture the 2002 national championship. He has also coached at USA Hockey Select Festivals. ALLAN AVERY VOLUNTEER COACH Fifth season at WMU Allan Avery begins his fi fth season (and second stint) with the Bronco coaching staff, having served as a volunteer goaltending coach since the campaign. In , WMU netminder Riley Gill recorded four shutouts en route to earning a spot on the 2007 CCHA All-Rookie Team. Avery has worked as a traffi c crash reconstructionist for the First District Police since January, A native of Trenton, Mich., Avery spent a season as a backup goaltender for the Broncos during the season. Prior to joining the WMU hockey team, Avery was a two-time all-state selection at Trenton High School. His 1986 team won the state title and the 1987 squad ranked third in the state under Bronco Skip Howey. We re excited to have Allan working with our program, says Culhane. Allan has fi t in well as a mentor and teacher, helping our goaltenders grow at their positions. Avery s previous coaching experience includes stints with several Detroit area high schools and minor league teams. Avery lives in Jackson with his wife Beth, who is a graduate of WMU. The Averys have four children: Emily (18), Jessica (16), Brett (13) and Bridget (12) HOCKEY COACHES & STAFF A native of Ann Arbor, Mich., Fakler received a bachelor s degree in mathematics from Eastern Michigan University in 2002 and added a master s degree in sports administration from Wayne State in Marc married the former Michelle Oakley in August, Bronco Hockey s Support Staff at Lawson Arena (from left-to-right): Paul Schneider, facility manager; Lynn Ross, offi ce manager; Jayne Fraley-Burgett, aquatics director and Gary Custer, ice technician WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 11

12 HOCKEY COACHES & STAFF MONTY PORTER ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Iowa, th season at WMU Monty Porter oversees the operating budgets, fi nances and human resources activities for WMU s athletic program. In addition, he serves as supervising A.D. for hockey, football, gymnastics, golf, men s soccer, women s soccer, ticket offi ce operations and equipment operations. Porter is also in his ninth season as color radio analyst for football. Porter came to WMU in November, 1995 after spending four seasons at Lamar, where he served as Assistant A.D. for Business Affairs. The Coralville, Iowa, native was also an administrative assistant at Iowa, earning bachelor s and master s degrees in athletic administration. While a student at Iowa, Porter worked with the Hawkeye football team. Monty and his wife, Mellissa, have fi ve children: Montgomery (15), Collin (13), Gavin (13), Emily (11) and Adysen (four). ROBIN HOOK ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Western Michigan, th season at WMU BOB D AMELIO ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Michigan State, st season at WMU Bob D Amelio assumed the position of Assistant Athletic Director in April, His primary responsibilities include the management and supervision of the marketing, media relations and trademark licensing functions within the division. A native of Lansing, Mich., D Amelio has been a member of the athletic staff since 1987, beginning his WMU career as assistant ticket manager. He was appointed athletic ticket manager in 1988 and assumed the position of director of marketing and promotions in He received his bachelor s degree (social science) in 1978 and his master s degree (athletic administration) in 1986 from Michigan State University. Bob and his wife, Diane, have a daughter, Anna (16) DION VAN ATTER EQUIPMENT MANAGER Western Michigan, th season at WMU The voice of Bronco Athletics since 1984, Robin Hook handles the play-by-play duties for hockey, football and men s and women s basketball. He is entering his 24th year calling hockey. Hook joined the WMU Athletic Department in April, 1995 and was promoted to assistant athletic director for broadcast services in Hook has expanded WMU s radio coverage with the creation of the Bronco Radio Network and added numerous corporate sponsors. Prior to arriving at WMU, Hook was an on-air personality for 15 years, mostly with WKMI-AM in Kalamazoo. A Belleville, Mich., native, Robin and his wife Ruth are the parents of Chelsea (22), a senior at WMU and Jared (18), a two-sport prep standout. BRIAN BAUER ATHLETIC TRAINER Indiana State, 1999 Sixth season at WMU Dion Van Atter embarks on his 11th season with the Broncos and 17th year in the athletic department. He is responsible for hockey equipment needs and also orders equipment for the baseball team. A native of Otsego, Mich., Van Atter also works with Bronco baseball and football (preseason) teams. One of the highlights of Van Atter s career was serving as equipment manager for the United States team at the World University Hockey Championship held in Joe Louis Arena. Van Atter received a bachelor s degree in physical education from Western Michigan in He is a certifi ed member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association. Dion is single and lives in Kalamazoo. JEN QUERY STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH Western Michigan, 2001 Third season at WMU 12 Brian Bauer begins his sixth season at Western Michigan, having joined the WMU Athletic Training staff in August, At WMU, Bauer has served as medical site coordinator for two NCAA Hockey Regionals in Grand Rapids (2004 and 2005). Bauer came to Kalamazoo by way of the University of Findlay, where he spent a year as assistant trainer for the Oiler hockey team. A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Bauer served an athletic training internship with the Fort Wayne Komets during their 1999 IHL season. Bauer, 30, earned a bachelor s of science degree in athletic training from Indiana State and a master s of education from Grand Valley State in Brian and his wife Rebecca are the parents of a son, Landon (two). Jen Query begins her third season with the Hockey Broncos, overseeing the team s strength and conditioning program. Query has been a member of the WMU strength and conditioning staff for four seasons, assisting with the Bronco hockey, football, women s basketball, softball, track and fi eld and cross country teams. A native of Grand Haven, Mich., Query spent a year-and-a-half as a speed specialist for OGAR Frappier Excelleration in Grand Rapids, Mich. While there, she worked with the Grand Rapids Griffi ns and Rampage professional teams. Query received a bachelor s degree in exercise physiology from Western Michigan in 2001 and a master s degree in the same fi eld from WMU in WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

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14 NATHAN ANSELL DEFENSEMAN Sr./Sr. 3L Sarnia, Ontario Sarnia Blast (WJBHL) 4 Possesses one of the hardest slap shots on the team and doesn t shy away from blocking shots: We have enough equipment so it really doesn t hurt that much. speaks fl uent French, having attended French-speaking schools from elementary through high school avid in-line hockey player; credits the roller game with helping his stick handling and hand-eye coordination wears the same number as his idol growing up, Bobby Orr big fan of The Learning Channel (TLC) and the Discovery Channel / JUNIOR Was whistled for just seven penalties in 34 contests... played in 100th career game against Alaska (2/10)... recorded two assists, including the game-winner, against Alabama-Huntsville (1/27)... registered fi fth assist of season against Alabama-Huntsville (1/26)... recorded fourth assist of season and blocked three shots against No. 3 Notre Dame (1/19)... possesses team s hardest slap shot / SOPHOMORE Bronco Player of the Week (10/10) named Perani Cup No. 3 Star in win vs. Nebraska-Omaha (2/25) placed a slap shot over the goaltender s shoulder to provide the game-winning goal in upset of No. 20 Northern Michigan (1/27) had two-point (1-1) night in win over No. 4 Ohio State (10/29) launched fi ve shots against Lake Superior State (11/5) registered four blocks against Bemidji State (2/10) scored two goals (49 seconds apart) in exhibition win over Brock / FRESHMAN Scored fi rst career goal in playoff win at Northern Michigan (3/11), stealing a pass in the Bronco zone and scoring on a breakaway against All-CCHA First Team netminder Tuomas Tarkki assisted on fellow defenseman Ryan Mahrle s game-winning goal vs. Miami (2/5) assisted on goals both nights of the Miami home series (2/4-5) took six shots against Lake Superior State (2/25). Named Most Valuable Defenseman of the WJBHL, leading the Blast to a regular season championship WJBHL All-Star selection compiled 15 goals and 26 assists for 41 points in 48 games ranked fi rst in scoring among team defensemen and fi fth overall played two seasons with the Blast named WJBHL s top rookie defenseman in French major graduate of Saint Francois Xavier Secondary School (2004) son of Brad and Teri Ansell born June 26, 1986 in Sarnia, Ontario Totals Totals Totals Goals - 1 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 2 vs. multiple opponents Points - 2 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 6 vs. Lake Superior State, 2/25/05 Plus/Minus - +2 vs. multiple opponent WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

15 BRIAN BICEK LEFT WING Sr./Sr. 3L Downers Grove, Ill. Cleveland Barons (NAHL) 10 A Chicagoland native, roots for all the pro teams from the Windy City was born a minute apart from his twin brother, Steve became a fan of the Real World reality show after making acquaintances with one of the San Diego cast members avid card player, specializing in poker and euchre fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings / JUNIOR Set career highs for goals, assists, and points in a season... earned CCHA Offensive Player of the Week for scoring three goals in two games against Alaska (2/9-10)... named Bronco Player of the Week (2/12)... registered a career-high three assists and tied a career high with three points, earning Perani No. 3 Star against Alabama-Huntsville (1/26)... named Bronco Player of the Week (1/1)... scored in both of WMU s games at the Florida College Classic (12/29-30)... registered back-to-back multiplegoal games vs. Wayne State (11/4) and Ohio State (11/9)... scored a career-high three points (2-1) in an 8-5 Ohio State (11/9)... scored WMU s fi rst goal of the season at Michigan State (10/13) / SOPHOMORE Scored three goals over a seven-game period (1/27-2/10) notched fi rst goal of the season in 4-2 win over No. 20 Northern Michigan (1/27) recorded team-high four shots at #6 Michigan (1/31), scoring a second period goal placed fi ve shots on goal at Alaska Fairbanks (2/18) centered top line during the Badger Showdown / FRESHMAN Bronco Player of the Week (11/1) tied for fourth in team goals (8) registered three multiple-goal games scored short-handed and game-winning goals vs. Niagara (11/6), earning No. 1 Star of the Game honors defl ected shot in front of the net for power play tally against Miami (2/4) placed four shots on goal at No. 9/10 Ohio State (1/29). Tabbed Rookie of the Year in the North American Hockey League amassed 26 goals and 45 assists for 71 points in 56 games fi nishing a point shy of the NAHL scoring title shared top honors for league assists recorded 40 goals and 95 points for the Chicago Chill Midget AAA squad. Business major graduated from Downers Grove High School (2004) son of Paul and Gale Bicek born Nov. 24, 1985 in Chicago, Ill Totals Totals DNP Totals Goals - 2 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 3 vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 1/26/07 Points - 3 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 5 vs. multiple opponents Plus/Minus - +3 vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 1/26/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 15

16 MIKE LESPERANCE LEFT WING Sr./Sr. 3L Newmarket, Ontario Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL) 28 Considered one of the fastest skaters on the team says biggest hockey accomplishment was earning a Division I scholarship played junior hockey just fi ve minutes away from his home lists NHL star Rick Nash as the most talented player he has skated against plays the guitar in his spare time excels at Tiger Woods video golf favorite web site is USCHO.com / JUNIOR Recorded an assist in Broncos 6-2 win over Alaska in the CCHA Tournament (3/3)... scored the game-wnning goal in an 8-5 victory at Ohio State (11/9)... scored the gamewinning goal in a 3-2 victory over No. 3/4 Michigan State (10/25) / SOPHOMORE Bronco Player of the Week (11/21) scored twice in 5-3 win over No. 13 Michigan State (11/19) produced goal and assist versus Bowling Green (1/14) generated two assists against Miami (1/21) and Northern Michigan (1/27) scored short-handed on a breakaway versus Ferris State (2/3) recorded team s lone goal in loss at No. 19 Lake Superior State (1/6) suffered ankle injury at Lake Superior State (3/3) / FRESHMAN Bronco Player of the Week (12/6) notched fi rst collegiate point in season debut scored goals in back-to-back games of the Ferris State series (12/3-4) launched six shots against Lake Superior State (2/25). Finished third in team scoring with 10 goals and 34 points in 43 contests also led his team in OPJHL playoff scoring through three rounds ranked 173rd by NHL Central Scouting in its fi nal report. Business major graduate of Cardinal Carter Secondary School (2003) son of Rory and Vicki Lesperance born June 9, 1985 in Regina, Saskatchewan Totals Totals Totals Goals - 2 vs. Michigan State, 11/19/05 Assists - 2 vs. multiple opponents Points - 2 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 6 vs. Lake Superior State, 2/25/05 Plus/Minus - +2 vs. multiple opponents WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

17 JONATHAN LUPA DEFENSEMAN Sr./Sr. 3L London, Ontario Stratford Cullitons (MWJHL) 6 Enjoys outdoor sports competitions, having taken part in six-hour eco-challenges in northern Ontario was a member of a four-man team that covered a 63-kilometer course by hiking, canoeing and biking teamed with four other persons to compete in a 24-hour mountain bike race treasures his CD collection which numbers in the hundreds, covering everything from punk, hip-hop and classic rock the latest Stratford alumni to join the Broncos in what has become a pipeline for WMU in recent years career ambition is to become a fi re fi ghter / JUNIOR Recorded third assist of the season in CCHA tournament win over Alaska (3/3)... played in 100th career game at Lake Superior State (2/23)... tied a career high with a +2 against Ferris State twice on 10/21 and 1/ / SOPHOMORE Saw extensive ice time as one of four defensemen utilized in 5-3 win over Michigan State (11/19) was part of two shutouts blocked fi ve shots in 1-1 tie at Alaska Fairbanks (2/17) helped limit Lake Superior State to just three goals in CCHA First Round series sweep / FRESHMAN Second-leading defenseman scorer on the team (11 points) scored a goal in collegiate debut, becoming the fi rst member of the freshman class to score a goal recorded a three-point weekend (0-3-3) vs. Ferris State (3/4-5) blocked seven shots in WMU s 5-4 win over Michigan State (1/14) beat UM s Al Montoya on a hard slap shot (1/8) put WMU on the board with a second period goal at Northern Michigan (2/11) was the only freshman to play in every game. Named Most Valuable Defenseman of the Mid-Western Junior Hockey League, earning selection onto the All-Star team registered four goals and 20 assists in 44 games his Culliton squad lost just fi ve times during the 48-game season and won the Sutherland Cup Championship is the latest Stratford player to fi nd his way to Kalamazoo, joining Reid Yantzi ( ) Mike Jarmuth ( ), Dave Cousineau ( ), Chris Brooks ( ) and Matt Barnes ( ). Criminal justice major graduated from Oakridge Secondary School (2002) son of Bonnie and Steve Lupa born July 6, 1983 in London, Ontario Totals Totals Totals Goals - 1 vs. multiple opponents Assists - Ferris State, 3/4/05 Points - Ferris State, 3/4/05 Shots - 3 vs. multiple opponents Plus/Minus - +2 multiple opponents WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 17

18 JEFF PIERCE RIGHT WING Sr./Sr. 3L Troy, Mich. Petrolia Canfl ow Jets (WKBHL)19 Michigan native who became familiar with the Broncos through televised games on FSN Detroit adept at reciting movie lines and doing impersonations of Jim Carrey, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler and David Spade World War II history buff, due in part to both of his grandfathers who fought overseas enjoys listening to the late Frank Sinatra; favorite Sinatra song is The Girl from Ipanema best nickname ever given was crazy legs / JUNIOR Finished the season with career highs in goals (12), assists (21), total points (33), and plus/minus (-1)... fi nished tied for the team lead in power play goals (7), and fourth in scoring (33)... eighth in CCHA in power play goals... scored a goal against Alabama- Huntsville (1/27) to give him 50 career points... scored two goals and fi red a career high eight shots to earn Perani Cup No. 1 Star against Alabama-Huntsville... netted a game-winning goal at the 2:43 mark of the third period against No. 3 Notre Dame (1/19)... earned Perani Cup No. 1 star for his effort against the Irish... scored gamewinning goal with 4:49 left in regulation in a 5-3 triumph over No. 6 Miami (1/13)... tied a career high with three points (1-2) in 5-0 win at Bowling Green... named Bronco Player of the Week (11/13)... distributed a career high three assists in 8-5 win over Ohio State (11/9)... scored game-winning goal as part of a career-high three-point (1-2) night in win over Wayne State (11/4) / SOPHOMORE Had a two-point (1-1) night at No. 13 Michigan State (11/18); followed with two assists in 5-3 win against the Spartans (11/19) did not play the second half of the season in order to concentrate on academics / FRESHMAN Co-recipient of WMU s Ed Edwards Most Improved Player Award led Bronco freshmen in scoring (13); shared goal-scoring honors scored six of eight goals on the power play provided pair of third period goals, including game-winner, against Alabama- Huntsville (11/28); named game s No. 1 Star lit the lamp in win against Michigan State (1/14) fi rst collegiate goal was a game-winner (vs. Ohio State, 10/29) scored Broncos lone goal in season fi nale (at NMU, 3/13) went top-shelf on the power play at Bowling Green (2/19) provided two assists in playoff loss at Northern Michigan (3/12) Totals Totals Jets leading scorer during the regular season and playoffs compiled 32 goals, 21 assists and 53 points in 47 contests in runner-up in league goals and ninth in scoring registered 15 points (7-8) in 10 playoff games played in the WJBHL All-Star Game named to league s season-ending veteran all-star squad chosen WJBHL Player of the Month in January. Majoring in criminal justice graduated from Troy Athens High School (2001) son of James and Jeanne Pierce sister, Jamie, graduated from WMU born Nov. 10, 1983 in Troy, Mich DNP Totals Goals - 2 vs. multiple opponents Assists - Ohio State, 11/19/06 Points - 3 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 8 vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 1/26/07 Plus/Minus - +2 multiple opponents WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

19 MATT CLACKSON RIGHT WING Jr./Jr. 2L Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago Steel (USHL) 55 Selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the seventh round (215th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft learned of his draft fate when his brother reached him by cell phone at a concert one of four current Broncos drafted... is the son of former NHL player Kim Clackson All I know about him as a player is that he was as tough as a threedollar steak, says Matt younger brother, Chris, is a sophomore for the Broncos assisted on brother Chris fi rst career goal - signaling the fi rst time in 34 years Bronco siblings collaborated on a scoring play... played on two state Class 2A high school championship teams big fan of country music, particularly Kenny Chesney, Tim Mc- Graw and Keith Urban has worn the No. 55 since his freshman year in high school / SOPHOMORE Registered an assist in 6-2 win over Alaska in CCHA Tournament (3/3)... assisted on game s fi rst goal against Alaska (2/10)... fi red off a career-high three shots vs. Maine (12/29)... assisted on brother s fi rst collegiate goal against Northern Michigan (11/17) / FRESHMAN Scored fi rst collegiate goal at Ferris State (2/4) picked up fi rst collegiate point with an assist at Niagara (10/22) missed six games due to injury. Registered 10 goals and 15 assists in 56 games with the USHL Chicago Steel set a franchise record with 270 penalty minutes in his last season with the team ( ). Business major owns a 3.77 grade-point average graduated from Peters Township High School (2003) son of Kim and Donna Clackson born April 26, 1985 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Totals Totals Totals Goals - Ferris State, 2/4/06 Assists - 1 vs. multiple opponents Points - 1 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 3 vs. Maine, 12/29/06 Plus/Minus - +1 multiple times WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 19

20 CHRIS FRANK DEFENSEMAN Jr./Jr. 2L Lynnwood, Wash. Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) 2 Chosen in the seventh round (188th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes I didn t have any high expectations this year and it s really awesome to get selected, Frank said after getting the news. I know I still have a lot of work to do. has become a fan favorite of the Lawson Lunatics, earning the nickname Frank the Tank for his bone-crushing hits accomplished alto saxophone player took part in high school jazz band has surfed the waves along the British Columbia coast was among the fi rst players in his recruiting class to sign with the Broncos / SOPHOMORE Finished the season second on the team with 41 blocked shots... registered 10th assist of season at Lake Superior State (2/24)... logged a career-high two assists and a +3 in win over No. 6 Miami (1/13)... registered a team-high +3 in win at Ferris State (10/21) / FRESHMAN Scored game-tying goal with 2:23 left in regulation to force 5-5 overtime tie against No. 10/13 Nebraska-Omaha (2/24) recorded fi rst collegiate goal (on the power play) in 5-3 win over No. 13 Michigan State (11/19) took three shots and fi nished a plus-3 at Bowling Green (1/13) blocked four shots against Northern Michigan (1/28) and Michigan (2/7) made ESPN s SportsCenter Plays of the Day with bodycheck at Michigan (1/31) established himself as one of the hardest hitters in the CCHA. Spent three seasons at Cowichan Valley appeared in the 2005 BCHL All-Star Game amassed 30 assists in 59 games; also totaled six goals and 225 penalty minutes last season named team playoff MVP and top defensive defenseman twice named to all-star second team received the Capitals most improved and most inspirational player awards that same season assistant captain. Psychology major graduated from Cowichan Secondary (2004) son of Michaelle Frank born Jan. 8, 1986 in Everett, Wash Totals Totals Totals Goals - 1 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 2 vs. Miami, 1/13/07 Points - 2 vs. Miami, 1/13/07 Shots - 4 vs. Ferris State, 10/20/06 Plus/Minus - +3multiple times WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

21 PATRICK GALIVAN RIGHT WING Jr./Jr. 2L Oak Park, Ill. Texarkana Bandits (NAHL) 9 Chose WMU because it was close to home and a member of the CCHA hard-working forward who is an opportunist around the net played against WMU teammate Brian Bicek for many years in the Illinois youth hockey ranks will be rejoined with former junior teammate Riley Gill and former junior rival Tyler Ludwig was a fan of the Chicago Blackhawks growing up played baseball for nine years before giving up the sport to concentrate on hockey cites Sidney Crosby as the best player he s ever skated against enjoys playing cards in his spare time blues guitarist / SOPHOMORE Led team in shooting percentage (.269)... scored two points (1-1) in CCHA Tournament series with Alaska (3/2-4)... registered four points (2-2) over weekend sweep of No. 5/6 Michigan State (2/16-17), earning Perani Cup No. 1 Star honors both nights... Bronco Player of the Week (2/19)... registered fourth assist of season on game-winning goal against Ferris State (1/23)... named Bronco Player of the Week (1/22)... notched a career high two assists vs. No. 6 Miami (1/12) / FRESHMAN Notched fi rst collegiate goal in loss to Ferris State (11/12)... took just one penalty on the season. Led the Texarkana Bandits in scoring, amassing 30 goals and 32 assists for 62 points in 52 games earned All-NAHL Second Team honors named NAHL Player of the Week following his performance at the Minnesota Showcase. Business major graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School (2004) son of Marty and Gail Galivan born April 3, 1986 in Oak Park, Ill Totals Totals Totals Goals - 1 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 2 vs. Miami, 1/12/07 Points - 2 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 3 vs. multiple opponents Plus/Minus - +2 vs. multiple opponents WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 21

22 DAVE KRISKY LEFT WING Jr./Jr. 2L Westbank, British Columbia Williams Lake Timberwolves 16 Talented two-way player who is a solid stick handler hobbies include golf and poker learned quickly there are many good poker players on the Bronco squad pre-game ritual involves dressing from left-to-right favorite NHL team is the Vancouver Canucks works at a golf course pro shop during the summers / SOPHOMORE Recorded assist against Alabama-Huntsville (1/26)... registered power play goal at Nebraska-Omaha (10/27)... had take just one penalty in last 20 games dating back to previous season / FRESHMAN Scored goal in collegiate debut (vs. Robert Morris, 10/15) provided game-winning goal with 2:53 left in regulation against No. 4 Ohio State (10/29); was chosen Perani Cup No. 1 Star compiled goal and assist in win versus Bemidji State (2/11) placed four or more shots on goal in three games registered a +4 rating at Bowling Green (1/13). Finished eighth in league scoring, averaging 1.3 points per game for the Williams Lake Timberwolves amassed 75 points on 37 goals and 38 assists in 59 games in named team s top forward tripled his point output from the previous season at Williams Lake received team s most sportsmanlike award in helped squad reach the division fi nals two seasons ago. Business major carries a 3.94 overall GPA graduated from Mount Boucherie Secondary (2002) son of Dave and Danette Krisky born Jan. 13, 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia Totals Totals DNP Totals Goals - 1 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 1 vs. multiple opponents Points - 2 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 5 vs. Bemidji State, 2/11/06 Plus/Minus - +4 vs. Bowling Green, 1/13/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

23 JEFF LOVECCHIO LEFT WING Jr./Jr. 2L Chesterfi eld, Mo. Omaha Lancers (USHL) 25 One of the best conditioned athletes on the team strong skater with a hard shot hails from the St. Louis area; skated with current St. Louis Blues forward and former Bronco great Jamal Mayers during the summer appeared in GMC truck commercials with Brendan Shanahan as a second-grader favorite reality show is Dog the Bounty Hunter on A&E / SOPHOMORE Finalist for CCHA Defensive Foward of the Year Award... tied for second in NCAA and CCHA in short-handed goals... scored four points (1-3) in CCHA Tournament against Alaska (3/2-4)... registered assist at Lake Superior State (2/24)... tallied three points (2-1) in weekend sweep of No. 5/6 Michigan State (2/16-17) including the game winner on 2/16 and Perani No. 2 Star award on 2/17... scored an empty-net goal against Alaska (2/10)... RBC Financial Group CCHA Player of the Month for January... CCHA Offensive Player of the Week (1/15)... scored two power-play goals against Alabama- Huntsville (1/27)... netted game-winning goal at 4:17 mark of the second period against Ferris State and added 11th assist of the season (1/23)... scored two points (1-1) against No. 3 Notre Dame (1/19)... factored in six of eight goals scored in the Miami series (1-12/13)... tallied two goals in come-from-behind win over No. 6 Miami (1/13)... scored a three-on-fi ve short handed goal against Bowling Green (1/6)... amassed three points (2-1), including the decisive goal, in a 5-3 win at Ferris State (10/21)... registered three points (2-1) at Wayne State (12/16)... Bronco Player of the Week (1/15, 12/18, 10/23)... co-captain / FRESHMAN Tabbed WMU s Suzanne Klop Rookie of the Year CCHA Rookie of the Week (2/27) led Bronco freshmen in scoring (18 points) and games played (40) tied for third in team scoring Bronco Player of the Week (10/17, 1/23) scored twice and placed eight shots on net in 6-3 win against Nebraska-Omaha (2/25); earned Perani Cup No. 1 Star honors scored goal against No. 3/4 Miami (1/21) collected goal and assist in loss to Ferris State (11/12) assisted on Jason Moul s overtime gamewinner versus Bemidji State (2/11) took eight shots against Nebraska-Omaha (2/25). Led the Omaha Lancers to a record and a share of the Anderson Cup as USHL regular season co-champions produced 17 goals and 27 assists over 57 games last season recorded a remarkable +21 plus/minus rating received team s leadership award was named assistant captain played alongside WMU teammate Kevin O Connor played three seasons at Omaha Totals Totals Totals Undecided on major sports a 3.73 GPA graduated from Millard North High School (2004)... son of Philip and Colleen LoVecchio born Aug. 26, 1985 in Arlington Heights, Ill. Goals - 2 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 2 vs. multiple opponents Points - 3 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 8 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 2/25/06 Plus/Minus - +3 vs. multiple opponents WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 23

24 STEVE SILVER DEFENSEMAN Jr./Jr. 2L Brighton, Mich. Cleveland Barons (NAHL) 17 Stay-at-home defenseman who provides depth on the blue line father, Larry, graduated from Western Michigan; sister, Gail, also graduated from WMU attended several WMU hockey games in his youth and always rooted for the Broncos when they visited Yost Arena avid golfer with a nine-handicap has worked maintenance at a golf course the last few summers enjoys spending time at the lake / SOPHOMORE Recorded fi rst assist of the season against Alabama-Huntsville (1/26)... scored two goals, including fi rst collegiate tally, in loss to No. 6 Miami (1/12); earned Perani Cup No. 3 Star honors / FRESHMAN Co-recipient of the WMU Ed Edwards Most Improved Player Award and the Bill Saunders Plus/Minus Award (-1) made collegiate debut at Niagara (10/22) became a regular in the lineup the last 17 games. Spent the season with the Cleveland Barons of the North American Hockey League, totaling two goals and six points in 55 games assistant captain played two years with the Sarnia Blast, skating alongside WMU teammate Nathan Ansell. Business major carries a 3.78 GPA graduated from Brighton High School (2004) son of Larry and Mary Lou Silver born Aug. 1, 1986 in Ann Arbor, Mich Totals Totals Totals Goals - 2 vs. Miami, 1/12/07 Assists - 1 vs. multiple opponents Points - 2 vs. Miami, 1/12/07 Shots - 3 vs. Miami, 1/12/07 Plus/Minus - +1 vs. multiple opponents WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

25 SEAN WEAVER RIGHT WING Jr./Jr. 2L Victoria, British Columbia Merritt Centennials (BCHL) 7 Enjoys the outdoors, camping and fl y fi shing biggest catch ever was a 32-pound salmon lists receiving a WMU scholarship as his biggest thrill in hockey has spent the past few summers working in construction and landscaping / SOPHOMORE Scored fi rst goal of the season at Lake Superior State (2/24)... spent time on WMU s top line / FRESHMAN Co-recipient of the Bill Saunders Plus/Minus Award (-1) scored third-period, power play goal at No. 15 Colgate (11/26); fi nished with four shots in the game recorded assist in collegiate debut (at Niagara, 10/22) took fi ve shots against Nebraska- Omaha (2/24) skated on a line with Paul Szczechura and Brent Walton. Placed in the top 30 in league scoring, amassing 38 goals, 30 assists and 68 points in 59 games for the Merritt Centennials led his squad with eight game-winning goals named team s most improved player junior career also included stints with the Langley Hornets and the Victoria Salsa of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League. Exercise science major graduated from Stellys Secondary (2002) son of Ken and Melodie Weaver born May 11, 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia Totals Totals Totals Goals - 1 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 1 vs. multiple opponents Points - 1 vs. multiple opponents Shots - 5 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 2/24/06 Plus/Minus - +2 vs. Miami, 3/11/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 25

26 CHRIS CLACKSON CENTER So./So. 1L Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago Steel (USHL) 27 Committed to the Broncos in May, 2005 and elected to play an extra year of juniors joins older brother Matt as the sixth set of brothers to skate for the Broncos the two have been teammates in high school, midgets and juniors I ve never seen two players compete more against each other, junior coach Wil Nichol told USA Junior Hockey Magazine. They re always trying to out-do each other. played on two state championship teams at Peters Township High (2002, 2003) / FRESHMAN Registered assist against Alabama-Huntsville (1/26)... scored Bronco s lone goal in loss to Bowling Green (1/5)... tallied second collegiate goal vs. Northern Michigan (11/17)... registered fi rst collegiate goal and fi rst-career two point game (1-1) vs. Ohio State (11/9) recorded fi rst career assist vs. Wayne State (11/4). Finished second in team scoring with the Chicago Steel, amassing 23 goals and 26 assists for 49 points also compiled 176 penalty minutes over 58 games doubled his point total from the season when he recorded 22 points in 53 contests played in the 2006 USHL All-Star Game competed for the Pittsburgh Hornets Midget AAA program. Majoring in business fi nance carries a 3.53 GPA... graduated from Peters Township High School (2005) son of Kim and Donna Clackson born Jan. 27, 1987 in Pittsburgh, Pa Totals Totals Totals Goals -1 vs. multiple opponents Assists - 1 vs. multiple opponents Points - 2 vs. Ohio State, 11/9/06 Shots - 4 vs. Maine, 12/29/06 Plus/Minus - +1 vs. multiple opponents WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

27 JORDAN COLLINS DEFENSEMAN So./So. Novi, Mich. Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) 5 Quick defenseman who brings good size hobbies include skiing, fi shing and golf enjoys reading up on current events attended the Detroit Red Wings Cup-clinching game at Joe Louis Arena in / FRESHMAN Made Bronco debut at Wayne State (12/16). Spent last three seasons with the Trail Smoke Eaters turned in career-best season in , collecting seven goals and 35 points in 60 games as the team s top scoring defenseman amassed over 100 penalty minutes the last two seasons recipient of the Smoke Eaters Most Improved Player Award in captained the Novi High School team played three varsity seasons at Novi High, earning all-state honors. Majoring in business carries a 3.64 GPA... graduated from Novi High School (2004) son of Doug and Julie Collins, Faith and Rob Simsick brother, Justin, attends WMU and has a sister, Kady born April 15, 1986 in Ann Arbor, Mich Totals DNP - - Totals - - DNP DNP - - Totals - - DNP - - Goals - N/A Assists - N/A Points - N/A Shots - N/A Plus/Minus - N/A WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 27

28 RILEY GILL GOALTENDER So./So. 1L Northfi eld, Minn. Texarkana Bandits (NAHL) 30 Aggressive, butterfl y netminder who likes to play the puck prized possession is his black Yukon ride became a goaltender in the sixth grade after failing to make his travel team as a forward enjoys fi shing and the outdoors all-state golfer in high school / FRESHMAN Led CCHA in shutouts (4) and is second all-time at WMU for a career and season... named to CCHA All-Rookie Team... ranked 21st in the nation in winning percentage (.587)... earned 13th and fi nal win of season in 6-2 decision over Alaska in CCHA Tournament (3/3)... fi nished the season with a 2.79 GAA, second-best season average in WMU history, and a.912 save percentage, setting a WMU season record... earned 12th win of the season (3-1) at Lake Superior State (2/23)... went for secondstraight weekend, winning against No. 5/6 Michigan State (2/16-17)... went in weekend sweep of Alaska (2/9-10)... earned CCHA Rookie of the Week (2/12, 2/19)... stopped a career-high 42 shots against No. 11 Michigan (2/3)... registered third shutout of the season against Alabama-Huntsville (1/26) to move into third on career shutouts list... recorded fi rst point of career on an assist against the Chargers, earning Perani No. 2 Star... went unbeaten (3-0-1) in fi rst four games... CCHA Goaltender of the Week (1/8)... Bronco Player of the Week (1/8)... made 37 saves in 5-0 shutout win at Bowling Green (1/6)... registered shutout in just his second start, logging 26 saves in 4-0 win over Wayne State (11/4)... made 34 saves in fi rst career start (at Ferris State, 10/21)... registered 35 saves to preserve 2-2 tie at Ohio State (11/10)... matched a then career-high 35 saves vs. No. 5 Maine (12/29)... became fi rst WMU goaltender in 11 years to win at Michigan s Yost Arena, producing 30 saves in a 6-3 triumph (12/1)... Bronco Player of the Week (11/6)... named top Perani Cup Star on fi ve occasions. Named to the NAHL All-Star Second Team in registered a 2.15 goals-against average,.934 save percentage and record during the season named team s most valuable player recorded a 2.58 GAA,.913% and record in started three seasons with the expansion Bandits two-time all-conference selection at Northfi eld High School. Majoring in communications graduated from Northfi eld High School (2003) son of Tom and Virginia Gill born Jan. 1, 1985 in Northfi eld, Minn. YR GP GS MIN REC GA GAA SVS SV% SH A : Totals : YR GP GS MIN REC GA GAA SVS SV% SH A : Totals : YR GP GS MIN REC GA GAA SVS SV% SH A Totals Saves - 42 vs. Michigan, 2/3/07 Shots - 45 vs. Michigan, 2/3/07 Assists - 1 vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 1/26/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

29 TYLER LUDWIG DEFENSEMAN So./So. 1L Colleyville, Texas Texas Tornados (NAHL) 21 Was a forward his entire career until making the switch to defense two seasons ago son of Craig Ludwig, who spent 17 seasons in the National Hockey League playing for Montreal, the New York Islanders, Minnesota and Dallas loyal viewer of the Game Show Network with Family Feud, Super Password, Card Sharks and Lingo ranking among his favorites plays the acoustic guitar was scheduled to join the Broncos, but injured his knee and chose instead to rehab and play another year of juniors / FRESHMAN Second among Bronco defenseman in scoring (12 points)... lead team in blocked shots (43)... blocked four shots and recorded an assist in CCHA Tournament against Alaska (3/2-4)... blocked four shots in a win over No. 5/6 Michigan State (2/16)... registered second-straight two-assist game against No. 11 Michigan (2/2)... assisted on a pair of goals against Alabama-Huntsville (1/27)... was +3 against Ferris State (1/23)... named No. 3 Perani Star with three points (1-2), including fi rst collegiate goal, in 6-3 win over No. 6 Michigan (12/1)... compiled four assists in exhibition win over Wilfrid Laurier (10/7)... registered four blocked shots vs. Ferris State. Helped the Texas Tornados to three consecutive Robertson Cups as Junior A National Champions appeared in 12 games after returning from injury one of three players from the Tornados to earn a scholarship in the CCHA also played for the Dallas Midget AAA program. Majoring in business carries a 3.75 GPA... graduated from Grapevine High School (2003) son of Craig and Pam Ludwig born May 24, 1985 in Rhinelander, Wis Totals Totals Totals Goals - 1 vs. Michigan, 12/1/06 Assists - 2 vs. multiple opponents Points - 3 vs. Michigan, 12/1/06 Shots - 5 vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 1/27/07 Plus/Minus - +3 vs. Ferris State, 1/23/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 29

30 KEVIN O CONNOR DEFENSEMAN So./Jr. 1L Trenton, Mich. Omaha Lancers (USHL) 15 Solid defenseman with good ice vision has the same meal (pasta) before every game skated with minority owner Luc Robitaille while with the Omaha Lancers played alongside teammate Jeff LoVecchio at Omaha chose WMU for several reasons: I was excited to see the campus and it s a good town, it seemed like the right fi t, he says / SOPHOMORE Recorded third assist of season on WMU s fi rst goal against Alabama-Huntsville (1/27) scored fi rst collegiate goal in 2-2 tie at Ohio State (11/10) / FRESHMAN Redshirted. Took part in the 2005 USHL All-Star Game Lancers second-leading defenseman scorer helped team to a share of the Anderson Cup totaled fi ve goals and 20 assists in 51 games assistant captain was a teammate of Brett John with the Chicago Freeze had a stint with the Sault Ste. Marie Indians. Business major sports a 3.53 GPA graduate of Carlson High School (2002) parents are Donald and Janet O Connor born June 20, 1984 in Trenton, Mich Totals Totals DNP - - Totals - - DNP - - Goals - 1 vs. Ohio State, 11/10/06 Assists - 1, 3x - last vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 1/27/07 Points - 1, 4x - last vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 1/27/07 Shots - 3, 2x - last vs. Miami, 1/13/07 Plus/Minus - +2 vs. Lake Superior State, 2/24/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

31 CAM WATSON LEFT WING So./So. 1L Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge Winter Hawks (MWJHL) 24 Hard-working, defensive conscious forward with the ability to score lists receiving a scholarship from WMU as his biggest accomplishment in hockey skated against several NHL players during the summer, including Todd Harvey and Scott Walker idolized Steve Yzerman growing up and wore No. 19 most of his junior career enjoys playing tennis in his spare time coached in juniors by former Bronco Ryan D Arcy / FRESHMAN Compiled three points (1-2) in exhibition win over Wilfrid Laurier (10/7). Named Junior B Player of the Year by the Ontario Hockey Association captured the Midwestern Junior Hockey League scoring title by seven points, amassing 48 goals, 41 assists and 89 points in 48 games chosen to the Top Prospects All-Star Team led the Hawks to the league s best record (38-9-1) and the Sutherland Cup Championship. Majoring in business carries a 3.52 GPA... graduated from Southwood High School (2005) son of John and Sandra Watson born May 12, 1986 in Cambridge, Ontario Totals Totals DNP - - Totals - - DNP - - Goals - N/A Assists - N/A Points - N/A Shots - 3 vs. Michigan State, 10/13/06 Plus/Minus - +1 vs. Michigan, 12/2/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 31

32 JULIAN ZAMPARO DEFENSEMAN So./So. Toronto, Ontario St. Michael s Buzzers (OPJHL) 22 MAX CAMPBELL CENTER Fr./Fr. Strathroy, Ontario Strathroy Rockets (WJBHL) 8 Brings good size and physical presence to the blue line has an interest in vintage muscle cars hobbies include lacrosse and running grew up admiring the play of Scott Stevens and Doug Gilmore chose WMU for its campus setting and huge hockey crowds drafted by the OHL s Barrie Colts, but opted to attend WMU / FRESHMAN Made collegiate debut against Alabama-Huntsville. Team s top scoring defenseman in , compiling 11 goals and 27 points in 48 games had fi ve power play goals and the game-winner that helped the Buzzers to the 2005 OPJHL Championship team also won the title in 2006 named to OPJHL All-Star Game appeared in 221 regular season and playoff games during his three-year career at St. Michael s, the most by any junior A player participated in the Team Ontario Under-17 Development Camp ( ). Majoring in business carries a 3.70 GPA... graduated from St. Michael s College (2005) son of Silvano and Anna Zamparo born June 11, 1987 in Toronto, Ontario Totals Drafted in the fi fth round, 138th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... comes to the Broncos after a stellar career with the Strathroy Rockets. Played two years for the Strathroy Rockets of the WJBHL... was named MVP of the Western Ontario Hockey League after leading his team in scoring with 95 points (46-49)... named Ontario Hockey Association Junior B Player of the Year... also received the OHA s Top Prospect award... was the fi rst player in the 39-year history of the Strathroy Rockets franchise to be drafted to the NHL directly from Junior B... led the Rockets to the OHA Junior B fi nals, only to be beaten by future Bronco teammate Ryan Watson s Cambridge Winter Hawks... scored 20 points (11-9) in 18 playoff games... fi nished his career with the Rockets with 63 goals and 67 assists for 130 total points in 94 regular season games, also played in 30 playoff games scoring 34 points (15-19). Plans to major in business... graduated from Strathroy District Collegiate Institute (2006)... son of Norm and Bern Campbell... born Dec. 21, 1988 in Strathroy, Ontario DNP - - Totals - - DNP DNP - - Totals - - DNP - - Goals -1 vs. Michigan, 12/1/06 Assists - 2 vs. multiple opponents Points - 3 vs. Michigan. 12/1/06 Shots - 5 vs. Alabama-Huntsville Plus/Minus - +3 vs. Ferris State, 1/23/ WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

33 MATTHEW FEDERICO GOALTENDER Fr./Fr. Scottsdale, Ariz. PF Changs(Midget Major AAA) 1 ADAM FLINK LEFT WING Fr./Fr. Euless, Texas Texas Tornados (NAHL) 11 Is the fi rst goalie out of the state of Arizona to play Division I hockey... won the 2004 National Skills Competition... spends the summer instructing goalie camps... credits his parents for keeping him level headed and academically oriented... career ambition is to go into restaurant management... participated in symphonic orchestra... enjoys baseball and fantasy football. Played three years of Midget Major AAA hockey for PF Changs... has a career 1.84 GAA,.924 save %, and 15 career shutouts... led team to a Dallas Cup semi-fi nals fi nish. Plans to major in business management... graduated from Chaparral High School (2007) son of Richard and Margaret Federico born Oct. 27, 1988 in Knoxville, Tenn. A gritty, determined player who will add energy and grit to the Bronco lineup... career ambition is to be a fi refi ghter. Member of the National Championship Texas Tornados squad that went on the season... scored 31 points (15-16) in two years with the Tornados. Plans to major in exercise science... graduated from Colleyville Heritage High School... son of Michael and Tonya Flink... born on July 20, 1987 in Cary, N.C WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 33

34 JERRY KUHN GOALTENDER Fr./Fr. Southfi eld, Mich. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) 33 MIKE LEVENDUSKY DEFENSEMAN Fr./Fr. Greensburg, Pa. Bridgewater Bandits (EJHL) 3 Recieved the USHL Goalie of the Week award four times while competing for Sioux City... has participated in Big Brothers/Big Sisters... was on the honor roll for three years in high school... enjoys golfi ng, working out and playing video games. Played two years for the Sioux City Musketeers... holds the Musketeer franchise records for most appearances in a season (49), most minutes played in a season (2,737), most wins in a season (27), most saves in a season (1,426), most shots faced in a season (1,548) and highest save percentage in a season (.921)... went in 78 career games with the Musketeers... fi nished career with a.919 save percentage and a 2.74 GAA. Plans to major in business... graduated from Southgate Anderson High School (2004)... son of Jerry and Sheryl Kuhn... born on March 20, A tough defenseman who will add depth to the blue line... made the honor roll all four years of high school... was the vice-president of his school s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America... volunteered with the Special Olympics... career ambition is to be a fi nancial advisor for a top investment bank... enjoys playing golf and paintball. Spent season with the Bridgewater Bandits of the EJHL... was named to the EJHL All-Star team... was named the EJHL s Defensive Player of the Year... registered 34 points (9-25) in 45 games with the Bandits... fi nished third in the EJHL in scoring among defensemen. Plans to major in business... graduated from Hempfi eld Area High School (2005)... son of Tom and Debbie Levendusky... born on July 2, WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE

35 PATRICK NAGORSEN CENTER Fr./Fr. Novi, Mich. Traverse City North Stars (NAHL) 20 TRAVIS PAETH RIGHT WING Fr./Fr. Muskegon, Mich. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) 18 A local product with good offensive instincts... named to First Team All State twice while at Orchard Lake St. Mary s Prepatory... was a member of the Division III State Championship team at Orchard Lake St. Mary s... comes from an athletic family, brother T.J. played hockey at Eastern Michigan, and brother Ted was on varsity crew team at Mercyhurst College... worked hard in off-season to add muscle and strength to his frame. Played two seasons with the Traverse City North Stars (NAHL)... led the team in points in with 42 (17-25)... was the team captain in and was second on the team with 46 points (14-32)... fi nished career with 116 games played and 88 total points (31-57). Plans to major in business... graduated from Orchard Lake St. Mary s Prepatory School (2005)... son of Tony and Roseanne Nagorsen... born Nov. 12, 1986 in Detroit, Mich. A local product from Muskegon, Mich., who played at Mona Shores High School... solid two-way player who plays the game with a lot of grit and a lot of effort... was all-conference and all-state his sophomore and junior years of high school... also played varsity golf and baseball. Saw limited action with the Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) due to a knee injury and surgery... notched seven points (2-5) in 11 games. Plans to major in business... graduated from Mona Shores High School (2006)... son of Sean and Holly Deur and Mike Paeth... born on Sept. 29, WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE 35

36 PLAYER BREAKDOWNS RYAN WATSON LEFT WING/CENTER Fr./Fr. Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge Winter Hawks (MWJHL) 12 Was selcted 191st overall by the Florida Panthers in the seventh round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... a versatile forward who spent time killing penalties as a defensemen and is also known for his consistency on the ice... is inspired by his older brother and current Bronco Cam, by watching him work hard while growing up. Played for the 2007 Sutherland Cup Champion Cambridge Winter Hawks, beating future Bronco teammate Max Campbell in the process... fi nished the season with 56 points (27-29) in 37 games played... contributed nine points (2-7) in the Winterhawks playoff run... was a member of the MWJHL All Star team. Plans to major in business... graduated from Southwood Secondary School (2006)... son of Sandra and John Watson... brother of current Bronco hockey player Cam Watson... born on March 1, CLASS SENIORS - 5 Nathan Ansell Brian Bicek Mike Lesperance Jonathan Lupa Jeff Pierce - 7 Matt Clackson Chris Frank Patrick Galivan Dave Krisky Jeff LoVecchio Steve Silver Sean Weaver SOPHOMORES - 7 Chris Clackson Jordan Collins Riley Gill Tyler Ludwig Kevin O Connor Cam Watson Julian Zamparo FRESHMAN - 8 Max Campbell Matt Federico Adam Flink Jerry Kuhn Mike Levendusky Patrick Nagorsen Travis Paeth Ryan Watson POSITION CENTERS - 3 Max Campbell Chris Clackson Patrick Nagorsen DEFENSMEN - 9 Nathan Ansell Jordan Collins Chris Frank Mike Levendusky Tyler Ludwig Jonathan Lupa Kevin O Connor Steve Silver Julian Zamparo LEFT WING - 6 Brian Bicek Adam Flink Dave Krisky Mike Lesperance Jeff LoVecchio Cam Watson LEFT WING/CENTER - 1 Ryan Watson RIGHT WING - 5 Matt Clackson Patrick Galivan Travis Paeth Jeff Pierce Sean Weaver GOALTENDERS - 3 Matt Federico Riley Gill Jerry Kuhn STATE ARIZONA - 1 Matt Federico BRITISH COLUMBIA - 2 David Krisky Sean Weaver ILLINOIS - 2 Brian Bicek Patrick Galivan MICHIGAN - 7 Jordan Collins Jerry Kuhn Patrick Nagorsen Kevin O Connor Travis Paeth Jeff Pierce Steve Silver MINNESOTA - 1 Riley Gill MISSOURI - 1 Jeff LoVecchio ONTARIO - 7 Nathan Ansell Max Campbell Mike Lesperance Jonathan Lupa Cam Watson Ryan Watson Julian Zamparo PENNSYLVANIA - 3 Chris Clackson Matt Clackson Mike Levendusky TEXAS - 2 Adam Flink Tyler Ludwig WASHINGTON - 1 Chris Frank SHOOTING HAND LEFT - 11 Brian Bicek Max Campbell Chris Clackson Jordan Collins Adam Flink Chris Frank David Krisky Mike Lesperance Jeff LoVecchio Cam Watson Ryan Watson Sean Weaver RIGHT - 16 Nathan Ansell Matt Clackson Matt Federico Patrick Galivan Riley Gill Jerry Kuhn Mike Levendusky Ryan Ludwig Jonathan Lupa Patrick Nagorsen Kevin O Connor Travis Paeth Jeff Pierce Steve Silver Julian Zamparo 36 PRONUNCIATION KEY Bicek: BY-sek Federico: fed-er-ee-ko Kuhn: KOON Lesperance: less-per-ahns Levendusky: leh-vehn-doo-skee LoVecchio: lo-veck-ee-oh Lupa: LOO-puh Nagorsen: NA-gher-sehn Zamparo: zam-par-oh WESTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY MEDIA GUIDE