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Day Date Time Opponent Site Mon. Oct. 8 6:05 UNIV. OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (EXH) USAFA, CO Fri. Oct. 12 5:07 vs. Alaska-Fairbanks# Anchorage, AK Sat. Oct. 13 7:07 at Alaska-Anchorage# Anchorage, AK Fri. Oct. 19 7:05 COLORADO COLLEGE USAFA, CO Sat. Oct. 20 7:05 at Denver Denver, CO Thur. Oct. 25 7:05 at Canisius* Buffalo, NY Sat. Oct. 27 7:05 at Robert Morris* Pittsburgh, PA Fri. Nov. 2 7:05 HOLY CROSS* USAFA, CO Sat. Nov. 3 7:05 HOLY CROSS* USAFA, CO Fri. Nov. 9 7:30 at Penn State University Park, PA Sat. Nov. 10 7:30 at Penn State University Park, PA Fri. Nov. 23 7:05 at UConn* Storrs, CT Sat. Nov. 24 7:05 at UConn* Storrs, CT Fri. Nov. 30 7:05 MERCYHURST* USAFA, CO Sun. Dec. 2 6:05 RIT* USAFA, CO Fri. Dec. 7 7:05 at Bentley* Waltham, MA Sat. Dec. 8 7:05 at Bentley* Waltham, MA Sat.-Sun. Dec. 29-30 TBA at Mariucci Classic Minneapolis, MN (Minnesota, Alabama-Huntsville, Boston College and Air Force) Sat. Jan. 5 7:05 at Niagara* Niagara Falls, NY Fri. Jan. 11 7:05 ARMY* USAFA, CO Sat. Jan. 12 4:05 ARMY* (CBS Sports) USAFA, CO Fri. Jan. 19 4:05 at Sacred Heart* Bridgeport, CT Sat. Jan. 20 12:05 at Sacred Heart* Bridgeport, CT Fri. Jan. 25 7:05 ROBERT MORRIS* USAFA, CO Sat. Jan. 26 7:05 ROBERT MORRIS* USAFA, CO Fri. Feb. 1 7:05 AIC* USAFA, CO Sat. Feb. 2 7:05 AIC* USAFA, CO Fri. Feb. 8 7:05 at Mercyhurst* Erie, PA Sat. Feb. 9 7:05 at Mercyhurst* Erie, PA Fri. Feb. 15 7:05 CANISIUS* USAFA, CO Sat. Feb. 16 7:05 CANISIUS* USAFA, CO Fri. Feb. 22 7:05 at RIT* Rochester, NY Sat. Feb. 23 7:05 at RIT* Rochester, NY Fri. Mar. 1 7:05 NIAGARA* USAFA, CO Sat. Mar. 2 7:05 NIAGARA* USAFA, CO Fri.-Sun. Mar. 8-10 TBA AHA First Round (Best of Three) TBA Fri.-Sun. Mar. 15-17 TBA AHA Quarterfinals (Best of Three) TBA Fri.-Sat. Mar. 22-23 TBA AHA Final Four Rochester, NY Fri.-Sun. Mar. 29-31 TBA NCAA Regionals TBA (Grand Rapids, MI; Manchester, NH; Providence, RI; Toledo, OH) HOME GAMES IN BOLD *Atlantic Hockey Association game # Kendall Hockey Classic, Anchorage, Alaska Air Force Hockey 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 1

Table of Contents/Quick Facts GENERAL INFORMATION Quick Facts...2 Media/Radio... 3-4 Pikes Peak Region...5 Game Day at Cadet Ice Arena...6 Hockey Locker Room...7 Weight Room...8 Falcons in the Community...9 COACHES/STAFF Head Coach... 10-12 Assistant Coaches... 13-14 Support Staff... 15-17 PLAYERS 2011-12 Season Wrap-up... 18-19 2011-12 Scores/Results...19 Rosters... 20-21 Player Bios... 22-45 AHA/OPPONENTS AHA...46 AHA Composite Schedule... 47-48 Opponents... 49-50 Scores vs. Opponents... 51-53 LAST SEASON Last Season s Stats...54 Game-by-Game Box Scores... 55-59 HISTORY Falcon Hockey History...60 Hall of Fame Coaches...61 Wall of Fame... 62-64 Top 100 Scorers... 65-66 National Academic Honors...67 All-Americans...68 Falcons and Hobey Baker Award...69 National Honors... 70-71 Air Fore Honors...72 Conference Honors... 73-74 Falcons in the Pros... 75-76 Team Award Winners... 77-78 Goaltender Records...79 Individual Records...80 Team Records...81 Year-by-Year Records...82 Records by Season... 83-86 Season-by-Season Results... 87-99 Conference Championship Teams... 100-104 Lettermen... 105-106 THE ACADEMY The Air Force Academy...107 Academy Senior Leadership...108 Athletic Director...109 Falcon Athletics...110 Cadet Ice Arena...111 SCHOOL INFORMATION LOCATION:...2169 Field House Dr. USAF Academy, CO 80840 COLORS:...Blue and Silver NICKNAME:...Falcons ENROLLMENT:...4,000 FOUNDED:...1954 FIRST YEAR/VARSITY HOCKEY: 1968-69 AFFILIATION/CONFERENCE:...NCAA I/Atlantic Hockey ARENA...Cadet Ice Arena SIZE (CAPACITY):...200x85 (2,470) PRESS BOX PHONE:...(719) 333-1532 SUPERINTENDENT:...Lt. Gen. Michael Gould ATHLETIC DIRECTOR...Dr. Hans Mueh ATHLETIC DIRECTOR PHONE:...(719) 333-4008 TICKET OFFICE PHONE:...800-666-USAF 719-472-1895 COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH...Frank Serratore ALMA MATER:...Bemidji State/1982 CAREER RECORD (YRS):...304-342-60/19 yrs. RECORD AT SCHOOL (YRS):...255-250-51/15 yrs. ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH:...Mike Corbett/Denver, 1998 ASSISTANT COACH:...Andy Berg/USAFA, 2003 E-MAIL ADDRESSES:...frank.serratore.ctr@usafa.edu mike.corbett@usafa.edu andrew.berg@usafa.edu ATHLETIC TRAINER:...Erik Marsh (719) 333-2145 EQUIPMENT MANAGER:...Robert Rush (719) 333-9260 LAST SEASON 2011-12 RECORD/CONF.:...21-11-7, 15-6-6/1st AHA POST-SEASON...AHA Tournament Champion NCAA Northeast Regional L, No. 1 Boston College, 2-0 LETTERMEN RETURNING:...21 (12 F, 7 D, 2 G) LETTERMEN LOST:...6 (3 F, 2 D, 1 G) NEWCOMERS:...6 (2 F, 3 D, 1 G) MEDIA RELATIONS SID/HOCKEY CONTACT:...Dave Toller OFFICE PHONE:...(719) 333-3478 FAX:...(719) 333-3798 TOLLER CELL:...(719) 200-2802 TOLLER S E-MAIL:...dave.toller@usafa.edu WEB SITE:...www.GoAirForceFalcons.com CREDITS The Air Force hockey media guide is a publication of the Air Force Academy media relations office. Dave Toller was responsible for the writing, editing and designing of this guide using Adobe InDesign desktop publishing software. A special thanks to Troy Garnhart, Madeline McGuire, Jerry Cross, Valerie Perkin, Nick Arseniak and Melissa McKeown for their expertise. The covers were designed by Dave Toller. The action photos were taken by all the photographers of DenMar Services, Ken Mellott of Colorado Springs, Jeffrey Weeks of Show The Story, Paat Kelly, Ralph Clark and Russ Backer of Colorado Springs. Photos from the Atlantic Hockey Association Tournament were taken by James Lathrop (2008), Kris Murante (2009) and Nick Serratta (2009-12). Photos from the 2008 NCAA Tournament were taken by Michael Silverwood and Peter Cooke. Photos from the 2009 NCAA Tournament were taken by Rich Stieglitz. Photos from the 2011 and 2012 NCAA Tournament were taken by Dave Hahn/CSI Photo. The Academy scenics and individual photos were taken by DenMar Services. 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 2

Media Information Media Guide MEDIA GUIDE The 2010-11 media guide is produced as a source of information for the media. Other materials may be Phone: (719) 333-2313/3478 obtained by contacting the media E-mail: dave.toller@usafa.edu relations office: Phone: PRESS (719) CREDENTIALS 333-2313/3478 E-mail: dave.toller@usafa.edu The 2012-13 media guide is produced as a source of information for the media. Other materials may be obtained by contacting the media relations office: Press and photograph credentials are issued to members of the working media only. These credentials may be obtained by contacting the athletic media relations office at least one day prior to the event. A season credential doesn t always reserve media members a seat in the press box. Press Credentials Press and photographry credentials are issued to members of the working media only. These credentials may be obtained PRESS PARKING by contacting the athletic media relations office at least one day prior to the event. A There is no press parking at the Cadet Field House. The earlier you arrive, the better parking you will find. POST-GAME INTERVIEWS Interviews following the game may be obtained outside the Air Force locker room after the 10-minute cooling off period. There is no postgame press conference or interview session and the locker room is closed. A member of the athletic media relations staff will be available to assist you in the interview process. Interviews with visiting players must be arranged with the visiting SID or coach. WEEKLY INTERVIEWS General: Air Force players and coaches are available for interviews during the week with the following guidelines: All interview requests must be made through Dave Toller in the athletic media relations office. Requests must be made at least one day in advance so that the player and/or coach can be properly notified. All interviews will be done between 2 and 3 p.m. MT on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays when hosting a home series. Game Day: No pre-game interviews with players will be granted on game day. Coaches interviews on game days are at their discretion, but must be set up in advance with the athletic communications office. No student-athlete or coach can appear on a live post-game television or radio interview without permission obtained in advance of the game. Off Days: Student-athletes are not available for interviews during off days or non-practice days. Off days are usually Sunday and Tuesday during the season, but that is subject to change. Coaches may do interviews at their discretion on off days, but requests must be made well in advance through media relations. Contacting Athletes: Cadet-athlete s private phone numbers and email address will not be issued to the media. Air Force cadet-athletes have also been instructed not to accept calls from media without prior notification from the athletic media relations office. Media members who contact coaches and/or athletes directly could result in credentials being revoked and loss of access in the future. PRACTICES Practices are open to the media with the following guidelines. Media may not listen to or be in the area of any pre- or post-practice talks between the coaches and players. These comments, if overheard, are off the record. Players and coaches may not be approached during practice. All interviews with coaches and players must be done before or after practice. Photographers are welcome to shoot practice, but must not interfere with practice in any way. LOCKER ROOMS/FACILITIES All locker rooms and training facilities (training and weight rooms) are off limits to media - NO EXCEPTIONS. Air Force has a closed locker room policy for both home and away games. DIRECTIONS TO THE RINK From Colorado Springs - Take I-25 north to the North Entrance of the Air Force Academy (Exit 156B). Take the second left turn (Parade Loop), about two miles. Take the first right at the top of the hill (Field House Drive). The first building on the right is the Cadet Field House. The Cadet Ice Arena is in the Field House. From Denver - Take I-25 south to the North Entrance Air Force Academy (Exit 156B). Take the second left turn (Parade Loop), about two miles. Take the first right at the top of the hill (Field House Drive). The first building on the right is the Cadet Field House. The Cadet Ice Arena is in the Field House. Troy Garnhart Assoc. Athletic Director Communications Brian Jerman Video Coordinator Madeline McGuire Graphics Nick Arseniak Assistant ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Dave Toller Asst. AD/Media Relations Hockey Contact Dave Kellogg Hall of Excellence Dir. of Internet Services Jerry Cross Assistant Valerie Perkin Assistant Melissa McKeown Assistant Adam Parker Video Assistant 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 3

Media Information FALCONS ON THE RADIO/NET The Air Force/IMG radio network will broadcast every home and away game for the third consecutive season. For the 15th consecutive season, Jay Ritchie will handle the play-by-play duties. Dave Toller will be the color analyst for the 11th straight season. Ritchie is in his 22nd season of broadcasting Air Force Academy athletics. Ritchie also works on the pre- and post-game shows for football and broadcasts women s basketball. The games will be broadcast locally on the Academy s flagship sister station, AM 1300 The Animal. For the 10th consecutive year, Air Force hockey can be listened to anywhere in the world via internet. For more information, go to GoAir- ForceFalcons.com. The Gazette P.O. Box 1779 Colo. Springs, CO 80901 O - (719) 636-0250 F - (719) 636-0163 Denver Post 1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 O - (303) 954-1294 F - (303) 954-1703 LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS Associated Press 1444 Wazee St., Suite 130 Denver, CO 80202 O - (303) 825-0123 F - (303) 892-5927 KKTV (Ch. 11 CBS) 3100 N. Nevada Ave. Colo. Springs, CO 80907 O - (719) 578-0000 F - (719) 634-3741 KOAA-TV (Ch. 5 NBC) 2200 7th Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 O - (719) 630-3930 F - (719) 544-7733 KXRM-Fox 21 560 Wooten Road Colo. Springs, CO 80915 O - (719) 596-2100 F - (719) 591-4180 KRDO-TV (Ch. 13 ABC) P.O. Box 1457 Colo. Springs, CO 80901 O - (719) 575-6360 F - (719) 475-0815 AM 1300 The Animal 6805 Corporate Drive #130 Colo. Springs, CO 80919 O - (719) 593-2700 F - (719) 593-2727 Air Force hockey has appeared on national television 13 times in the last six years. The Falcons have appeared on regional television numerous other times. Last season, CBS College Sports televised two Falcon games, a 3-3 overtime tie at Army and a 3-0 home victory over RIT. The Falcons 2-0 loss to No. 1 Boston College in the NCAA Northeast Regional was televised nationally on ESPNU. 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 4

Colorado Springs The immortal words of an eastern visitor in 1893 live perpetually at the base of Colorado s Rocky Mountains. When teacher and poet Katherine Lee Bates took a wagon ride to the summit of Pikes Peak she was inspired to write a song that is still recited today. Her view from atop the 14,110-foot peak was the basis of her song America the Beautiful. The history of Colorado Springs traverses back to 1870 when Gen. William Jackson Palmer first visited the region and was captivated by its grandeur. A year later, he began designing his city of dreams. From its beginning on the corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade Avenues in downtown Colorado Springs, the city has grown more than 183 square miles and to nearly 400,000 people in the city and 600,000 in the metro area. Colorado Springs is known nationally for its natural attractions. The Garden of the Gods, the area s No. 1 natural attraction, is a majestic out-cropping of red sandstone rocks which are more than 300 million years old. Colorado Springs is also home to the Pikes Peak Highway, AMERICA S BEST Colorado Springs was ranked in 2007 as the No. 1 Best Big City (over 300,000) to Live by Money Magazine based on quality of life, climate, social activities, cleanliness and safety. a 19-mile drive up the world s highest toll road. The area s No. 1 man-made attraction is the Air Force Academy s Cadet Chapel. Another major attraction is the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort. Built in the early 1900s, this five-star resort, hosted the 1995 U.S. Women s Open Golf Championship and the 2008 Senior U.S. Open, and is nestled into the base of Cheyenne Mountain. The Pikes Peak region is home to the nation s only mountain zoo. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, with an elevation of more than 6,800-feet, has received several changes in the past two years. For the outdoors enthusiast, the city and the state offer a plethora of recreational activities. A short drive to the northwest features some of the nation s finest ski resorts, including the cities of Vail and Aspen. A short jaunt to the southwest or northwest will find some of the best white-water rafting, fishing, hiking and cycling that the country has to offer. Valuing its past with a vision for the future, Colorado Springs is truly a city with unparalleled culture, recreation, growth and opportunity in the 21st century. 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 5

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Falcon Hockey Facilities Below: A section of the Air Force hockey hallway has been dedicated to the former Falcons who have flown, or are flying, in the United States Air Force. Numerous former players have gone on to flying careers and this is a small sampling of those who have moved from the ice to the cockpit. The Air Force hockey locker room was completed in the fall of 2005. The new locker room is nearly double the size of the old room and features 28 pro-style lockers with large corner areas for the goaltenders. Each team member also has a locker in a changing area that is used for military and civilian clothes. The team room (below), with internet access, gives team members an environment to work on academics, watch a movie or relax with teammates. The audio/visual set-up is second to none with three flat screen TVs, DVD players and more. The TVs and DVD players are also equipped to plug into the team s computerized video-editing equipment to watch film and have team meetings. 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 7

Falcon Hockey Facilities Strength and Conditioning Philosophies Hockey specific movement based training design Highly structured, progressively building programs Promote hard work, self-motivation, preparation, teamwork and accountability Sound program philosophy based on scientific research and practical experience Train at the intensity that you play Ongoing improvement of both the physical and mental aspects required to continue winning championships The strength and conditioning program is dedicated to providing the highest level of athletic development for each player. By focusing on the complete athlete, while reducing the incidences of injury, the athlete can maximize his performance and minimize downtime from injury. The goal of the program is to develop all of the components of speed and athleticism to the degree required by Division I hockey. 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 8

Falcons in the Community Members of the Air Force hockey team have volunteered their time for numerous events, including the MS Walk (top right), JDRF Walk for the Cure (bottom left), Skate with the Falcons (top left) and the annual Toy Trick (bottom right). After every game, Falcon fans gather near the locker room entrance for photos and autographs of their favorite players (middle right). 2012-13 Air Force Hockey - Page 9