2008-09 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HOCKEY Media Information Thank you for your interest in covering Providence College Friar athletics. This guide should help you in your coverage of the Friars. If you have further questions or need assistance, please feel free to call us at any time.

STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS There are several positions available for still photographers at Schneider Arena. The spot at ice level between the two benches will no longer be available. Still photographers can also use the upper deck in the pressbox or the organ loft in Section L when these spaces are available.

PC ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Alumni Hall 549 River Avenue Providence, RI 02918 Office: 401-865-2272 Press Box: 401-865-1414 Fax: 401-865-2583 Arthur Parks • Associate Athletics Director/Marketing & Communications Jen Rynearson • Sports Information Director Jorge Rocha • Assistant Sports Information Director (Hockey Contact)

NEWS TELEVISION PHOTOGRAPHERS Space for television cameras is available on the upper deck of the press box on a first-come, first-served basis. When this deck is full, television cameras can be set up in the organ loft in Section L if space is available. Cameras cannot be set up in the handicapped seating areas around the walkways. If you are looking to do a live shot prior to the game or just after the game, please let us know so that we may make arrangements with the operations staff of Schneider Arena. This way, proper lighting will be ready and background noise (music, Zamboni, etc.) can be controlled.

PRESS BOX CONDUCT Providence College respectfully reminds each person on press row that you are in a working area and cheering for either team is not tolerated. Your cooperation is appreciated.

BROADCAST TELEVISION PHOTOGRAPHERS Live television crews have use of the middle deck of the upper press box, the organ loft in Section L and the box between the team benches at ice level. The broadcast booth is located in the upper left corner of the press box next to section F.

SCHNEIDER ARENA PRESS CREDENTIALS PROCEDURES Admittance to the Schneider Arena press box, photo areas and lockerrooms is restricted to working media. Requests for credentials should be made at least one week in advance on your company's letterhead. All credentials will be left at the Will Call window in front of Schneider Arena. Guests in your party with game tickets should enter through the main lobby. Credentials will not be mailed - all credentials will be issued at the Will Call window.

VISITING COACHES Space has been made available in the Schneider Arena press box for one coach from the visiting team to watch the game from above. We ask that each team send just one coach to the press box. Seats outside the press box will be provided for all others, but they will not be permitted to sit in the press box. The Sports Information office thanks you in advance for your cooperation.

GAME NOTES & PROGRAMS Game notes and game programs will be available to all members of the media in the press box. Extra line charts will be available for pro scouts for player identification purposes.

WEEKLY PROCEDURES The Sports Information office will distribute weekly press releases. Broadcast radio and television outlets will also receive biographical updates before each game. Friar Head Coach Tim Army is available by pre-scheduled appointment. Please schedule interviews through the sports information office. Players have been instructed to conduct no interviews unless scheduled by the sports information office. Please do not contact them directly by phone or in their dormitories. There will be no interviews on game day. All interviews on other days must end 15 minutes prior to practice. Please respect the players' academic responsibilities when requesting longer interviews. Obviously, the dining hall and players' dorm rooms are off limits to the press. The Providence College Security Office has requested that everyone please call sports information when they are coming on campus so that we may notify them.

POST-GAME PROCEDURES After the 10-minute cooling off period, Friars' Head Coach Tim Army will be available in the media interview room near the Friar lockerroom. Anyone wishing to interview a specific player should notify Jorge Rocha prior to the completion of the contest. Any players requested will be available for interviews outside the lockerroom. The Friar lockerroom also will be open approximately 10 minutes after the game. RADIO AND TRANSMITTING Providence College Athletics has installed one phone line for visiting commercial radio or visiting student radio. Line charges are $100.00 and should be paid prior to the start of the game. Please make checks payable to Providence College Athletics Association (PCAA). It is understood that all calls will be charged to the outlet or billed to a credit card. There are other lines available at press row for running accounts but are limited to a first-come, first-served basis. If you will be filing, please tell us so that we may place you near a phone outlet. All phone calls should be charged to the outlet or billed to a credit card. Anyone wishing to install his/her own telephone line for priority filing or as a second radio station should contact Carmine Piscopo in the Providence College Telecommunications Office (401) 865-2800. All outside phone orders should go through this office or they won't be installed. Please give at least two weeks notice to the Telecommunications Office. Please give Jorge Rocha as a contact at Schneider Arena. Any radio station or reporting service seeking in-game or post-game reports must make arrangements through the sports information office. For post-game filing, three phone lines will be available in the press box on a first-come, first-served basis.

WEB INFORMATION Providence College releases, statistics, and game recaps are available wia the World Wide Web at www.friars.com. Additional information about Providence College and all of the 10 Hockey East institutions is available at www.hockeyeastonline.com.

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MEDIA INFORMATION Quick Facts Location.............................................Providence, Rhode Island 02918 DENOMINATION..........................................................Dominican Friars FOUNDED......................................................................................... 1917 ENROLLMENT................................................................................ 3,966 COLORS............................................ Black, White and Silver (PMS 877) Arena................................................................Schneider Arena (3,030) Arena Surface....................................................................200' X 85' AFFILIATION............................................................NCAA DIVISION I CONFERENCE...............................................................HOCKEY EAST NICKNAME......................................................................................Friars PRESIDENT.................................................... Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS.................................Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. EXECUTIVE ASSOC. AD/SWA........................................... Jill La Point ASSOC. AD/INTERNAL OPERATIONS..............................Nick Reggio ASSOC. AD/ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE & BUSINESS..........Mac Hart ASSOC. AD/MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS........ Arthur Parks ASSOC. AD/FACILITIES/GAME MANAGEMENT......Carl LaBranche ASSOC. AD/ATHLETIC FUND....................................... Steve Napolillo ASST. AD/SPORTS MEDICINE.............................................. John Rock ASST. AD/COMPLIANCE................................................. Jess Hegmann

TELEVISION Cox Sports will be the primary broadcast home of Providence College hockey. Mike Logan (play-by-play) is joined by Bob Bellemore (color analyst) and Sonny Watrous (rink side reporter). In addition, the Friars are slated to have one game broadcast on ESPNU and two games on NESN.

COACHING STAFF Head Coach.................................Tim Army (Providence College '85) Record at Providence (YRS)................................. 41-56-11/three Career Record (YRS)................................................ 41-56-11/three ASSISTANT COACHes..............David Berard (Providence College '92) ..................................................................Stan Moore (Oswego State '78) VOLUNTEER ASST. COACH.... Cody Loughlean (Providence College '04) Strength Coach.........................................................Kenneth White HOCKEY OFFICE PHONE................................................ 401-865-2168 Athletic Trainer.........................................................Quinn Harper Equipment Specialist.................................................. Ryan Kelley

RADIO Providence College hockey games will be broadcast via the Internet on www.friars.com. In addition, at least 20 games will be broadcast on 1240 AM (WOON). Mike Logan, who will be in his 14th year as the voice of the Friars, will call the live action all season long. Logan also has done play-by-play for the Pawtucket Red Sox, Northeastern University (basketball) and Harvard University (football and basketball). His wealth of experience extends beyond radio as he also does television play-by-play for PC hockey on Cox Sports TV. Logan was the recipient of the Joe Concannon Media Award on Monday, September 29 at the 25th Annual Hockey East Media Day at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Mass. Logan is the 17th recipient of the Joe Concannon Media Award.

TEAM INFORMATION 2007-08 Record......................................................................... 14-17-5 Hockey East................................................................. 11-11-5 (Fifth) Letterwinners Returning/Lost.........................................22/5 CAPTAINS............................................... Kyle Laughlin, John Cavanagh ASSISTANT CAPTAINS..............................Mark Fayne, Matt Taormina NEWCOMERS......................................................................................... 8 ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS ASSOC. AD/MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS........ Arthur Parks SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR..............................Jen Rynearson SENIOR ASST. DIRECTOR (HOCKEY CONTACT).......... Jorge Rocha Office Phone................................................................... (401) 865-2201 Cell Phone: . .................................................................. (401) 529-8438 Fax Number: ................................................................. (401) 865-2583 E-Mail: .............................................................jrocha@providence.edu PRESS BOX PHONE........................................................ (401) 865-1414 WEB SITE: ..................................................................... www.friars.com Mailing Address:......................................Sports Information Office .................................................. 549 River Avenue, Providence, RI 02918

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Mike Logan 2008 Joe Concannon Media Award Winner

MISCELLANEOUS ASSOC. AD/HOCKEY ADMINISTRATOR.........................Nick Reggio Office Phone.................................................................... 401-865-2555 RINK MANAGER.................................................................Ross Brooks Office Phone.................................................................... 401-865-2331 Ticket Manager........................................................Guyde Lombari Office Phone.................................................................... 401-865-2595 3

2008-09 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HOCKEY Media Information Providence Journal 75 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02902 Phone: (401) 277-7340 Fax: (401) 277-7444 Web site: www.projo.com E-mail: [email protected] Editor: Art Martone Associated Press 10 Dorrance Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 274-2270 Fax: (401) 272-5644 184 High Street Boston, Mass. 02110 Phone: (800) 882-1407 Fax: (617) 338-8125 Boston Globe 135 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02107 Phone: (617) 929-2860 Fax: (617) 929-2670 Web Site: www.boston.com E-mail: [email protected] Editor: Joe Sullivan Writer: Nancy Marrapese-Burrell Boston Herald One Herald Square Boston, Mass. 02106 Phone: (800) 234-5680 Fax: (617) 619-6430 Web site: www.bostonherald.com E-mail: [email protected] Editor: Hank Hryniewiccz Writer: John Connolly The Cowl PC weekly student newspaper Providence, RI 02918 Phone: (401) 865-2214 Fax: (401) 865-1202 Web site: www.thecowl.com Kent County Daily Times 1353 Main Street West Warwick, RI 02893 Phone: (401) 821-7400 Fax: (401) 828-0810 Web site: www.kent-countywebsite.com Woonsocket Call P.O. Box A, 75 Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 Phone: (401) 767-8545 Fax: (401) 765-2834 Web site: www.woonsocketcall.com New England Hockey Journal 1010 West Squantom Street Quincy, MA 02171 Phone: (617) 773-9955 www.hockeyjournal.com Editor: Eric Seamans

U.S. College Hockey Online Web site: www.uscho.com Writer: Jim Connelly Writer: Dave Hendrickson

HOTELS (401) area code Courtyard By Marriott, 32 Exchange Terrace, Providence, R.I. 272-1191 Crowne Plaza at the Crossings, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, R.I. 732-6000 Radisson, 200 India St., Providence, R.I. 272-5577 Hilton Providence, 21 Atwells Ave., Providence, R.I. 831-3900 Providence Biltmore, Kennedy Plaza, Providence, R.I. 421-0700 Providence Marriott, Charles and Orms Streets, Providence, R.I. 272-2400 Radisson Airport, 2081 Post Road, Warwick, R.I., 739-3000 Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Kilvert Street,Warwick, R.I. 737-7100 Sheraton Tara Airport, 1850 Post Road,Warwick, R.I., 738-4000 The Westin, 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, R.I. 598-8000

TELEVISION COX SPORTS 1320 Eddie Dowling Hwy Lincoln, RI 02865 Web site: www.cox-sports.com

RESTAURANTS (401) area code America Restaurant, 52 Pine St., Providence, R.I. 861-1385 Andino's, 171 Atwells Avenue, Providence, R.I. 453-3164 Blake's Tavern, 122 Washington Street, Providence, R.I. 274-1230 Boston Market, 1670 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, R.I. 353-6009 Cheesecake Factory, Providence Place Mall, Providence, R.I. 270-4010 Chili's, 255 Collyer Street, Providence, R.I. 421-4850 Fire & Ice, Providence Place Mall, Providence, R.I. 270-4040 Jersey Mike's, 1401 Douglas Ave., North Providence, R.I. 223-0251 RI RA, The Irish Pub & Restaurant, 50 Exchange Terr., Providence, R.I. 272-1953 Sticky Fingers, 137 Douglas Avenue, Providence, R.I. 272-7427 Tortilla Flats, 355 Hope Street, Providence, R.I. 751-6777 Union Station Brewery, 36 Exchange Terrace, Providence, R.I. 274-2739

(NESN) New England Sports Network 70 Brookline Avenue Fenway Park Boston, MA 02215 Phone: (617) 536-9233 Fax: (617) 536-7814 Web site: www.nesn.com Comcast Sports NET New England 42 Third Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 Phone: (781) 270-7200 Fax: (781) 221-7580 Web site: www.newengland.comcastsportsnet.com WPRI-TV 12 (CBS) 25 Catamore Street East Providence, RI 02915 Phone: (401) 228-1848 Fax: (401) 431-1012 Web site: www.wpri.com Director: Patrick Little WJAR-TV 10 (NBC) 23 Kenny Drive Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 455-9105 Fax: (401) 455-9140 Web site: www.turnto10.com Director: Frank Carpano

RENT-A-CAR (401) area code Alamo 739-0696 Avis 736-7500 Budget 739-8900 Dollar 739-8450 Enterprise 732-5261 Hertz 738-7500 National 737-4800 Thrifty 732-2000

ENTERTAINMENT (401) area code Comedy Connection, East Providence • 438-8383

AIRLINES American 1-800-433-7300 Continential 1-800-525-0280 Delta 1-800-221-1212 Northwest 1-800-225-2525 Southwest 1-800-435-9792 United 1-800-241-6522 US Airways 1-800-428-4322

Trinity Repertory Co. Providence 351-4242

TAXICAB SERVICE Airport Express 521-4200 East Side 521-4200 Rhode Island Taxi 272-1222 Yellow Cab 941-1122

WLNE-TV 6 (ABC) Charles and Orms Streets Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 453-8038 Fax: (401) 331- 4431 Web site: www.abc6.com Director: Ken Bell

BUS LINES (401) area code Coach Classic 800-734-7091 Conway Tours 658-3400 Pawtuxet Valley 800-828-4101 Road Island Red 946-2080

Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence • 421-2787 The Fish Company, Providence • 421-5796

PIZZA (401) area code Caserta Pizza, Providence, R.I. 621-9190 Papa John's N. Providence, R.I. • 353-7774 Ronzio Pizza N. Providence, R.I. • 274-3282 Sicilia's Pizza Providence, R.I. • 273-9222 Tomato City Providence, R.I. • 273-7700

GETTING TO SCHNEIDER ARENA From Boston and points north: Follow I-95 to Providence Exit 23 (Charles Street). Turn right at the end of the exit onto Charles Street. Turn left at the stop light onto Admiral Street and proceed through two traffic lights. Go past the CVS Pharmacy and take your third left. This is Huxley Avenue. Schneider Arena is on the right hand side of the road. Follow Huxley to the main gate and make a right. Once in the gate, Schneider Arena is on the right.

RADIO WOON (1240 AM) Phone: 401-762-1240 www.onworldwide.com

From New York and points south: Follow I-95 to Providence Exit 23 (State Offices). Take a right at the end of the exit. Take your first right (bearing right at the fork) onto Douglas Avenue (Route 7). Follow Douglas Avenue for one-half mile. Turn left onto Eaton Street at the Douglas Service Station. Proceed on Eaton Street until the first light. At light make a right onto Huxley Avenue. Follow Huxley to the main gate and make a left. Once in the gate, Schneider Arena is on the right.

WHJJ/WHJY Radio 115 Eastern Avenue East Providence, RI 02916 Phone: (401) 438-6110 Fax: (401) 781-9329 Web site: www.whjjam.com Director: Steve McDonald

From Worcester and the Massachusetts Turnpike: Follow Route 146 to Providence Exit 'Admiral Street.' Go straight through the light to the end of the road. Take a right onto Douglas Avenue for one-quarter mile. Turn left onto Eaton Street at the PC Mart Service Station. Proceed on Eaton Street until the first light. At light make a right onto Huxley Avenue. Follow Huxley to the main gate and make a left. Once in the gate, Schneider Arena is on the right.

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2008-09 OUTLOOK

2008-09 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HOCKEY 2008-09 OUTLOOK With the return of 22 players from last season’s team and the addition of eight freshmen, the 2008-09 Providence College men’s hockey team, guided by fourth-year coach Tim Army, will look to make a run at the Hockey East title and reach the NCAA Tournament. In all, the Friars have a group of 30 players who possess speed and skill, and have the potential to be among the top teams in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. Last season, the Friars had impressive performances and were ranked as high as No. 11 in the national polls. PC’s strong performances included wins against defending national champion Michigan State and a pair of victories at eighth-ranked Boston College, which captured the national title. Late in the season, the Friars were in a strong position to gain one of the top four spots in Hockey East, which would translate into home-ice advantage in the league quarterfinals. Injuries caught up to the Friars as they finished fifth in the league standings. However, the Friars are inching closer to a breakthrough season. The Friars have a strong group of experienced veterans and welcome a deep freshman class, which Friar fans hope adds to a Hockey East title. The Forwards (Returning 15; Lost 1; Newcomers 4) Despite the loss of Jon Rheault, who led the Friars in scoring in each of the last three seasons, the Friars return 15 forwards from the 2007-08 campaign. The returning forwards, who combined for 66 goals last season, will look to improve upon their production from the season before. The Friars finished last season ranked sixth in Hockey East with 91 goals, sixth with 25 power-play goals and led the league with nine short-handed tallies. Senior Pierce Norton (South Boston, Mass.) leads the list of returning forwards for PC as he had a career year in 2007-08 and will look to continue that trend this season. Norton ranked second on the team with 14 goals and added 10 assists for 24 points. Half of his 14 goals came on the power-play as he finished tied for fourth in the league with seven tallies on the man advantage. Junior John Cavanagh (Warwick, R.I.), who will serve as one of the co-captains in 2008-09, is poised for a breakthrough season. Last season, Cavanagh, who is one of craftiest players on the team, recorded 18 points on five goals and 13 assists in 32 games. He finished the season third in assists on the team and fifth in total points. Cavanagh played on the first power play unit and eight of his points (two goals, six assists) came on the man advantage.

Senior co-captain Kyle Laughlin Senior Kyle Laughlin (Gambrills, Md.) will also serve as co-captain for the second consecutive season. In addition to providing strong leadership last season, Laughlin finished with a career-high 17 points (seven goals and 10 assists), which was the sixth highest point total on the team. Senior Nick Mazzolini (Anchorage, Alaska) and junior Greg Collins (Hingham, Mass.) also will add to the scoring this season. Mazzolini tallied 16 points on seven goals and nine assists last season and was a major contributor on the power play. Two of his seven goals came on the penalty kill, which tied for second in Hockey East in short-handed goals. Collins finished his sophomore season with 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) last season, including two game winners in Hockey East contests. He also saw action on the power play and the penalty kill as he scored one goal in each situation last season. Senior John Mori (Westport, Conn.) and junior Chris Eppich (Surrey, B.C.) will add more depth to the Friars. Mori battled back from injuries during his freshman and sophomore years to play in 27 games as a junior, which was more than his first two seasons combined. A speedy wing, he chipped in two goals and three assists last season. Eppich played in 14 games last season and registered one assist. Junior Matt Tommasiello (Cranston, R.I.) did not see action in 2007-08 but is poised to contribute in 2008-09. Sophomore Paul Golden (Milton, Mass.) did not see any action last season, but continues to show progress and is expected to contribute this season. Six current sophomores provided strong contributions to the team last season and gained valuable experience. Ian O’Connor (Londonderry, N.H.), Kyle MacKinnon (Walnut, Calif.), Matt Germain (Rockland, Mass.), Jordan Kremyr (Cloverdale, B.C.), Ben Farrer (Calgary, Alberta) and Austin Mayer (Providence, R.I.) all saw significant ice time last season and played a key role on the Friar squad. O'Connor (Londonderry, N.H.) led all freshmen with 11 points on five goals and six assists as he played in all 36 games last year. The highlight of his season came on February 29 when he scored the game-winner at Kelley Rink to knock off No. 9 Boston College. O’Connor also earned the team’s Rev. Herman Schneider Most Valuable Freshman Award. MacKinnon, who was one of the team’s top face-off players and penalty killers, tallied 10 points on five goals and five assists. He recorded the first two goals of his career to seal an 8-0 win over Brown in the Mayor’s Cup.

Junior co-captain John Cavanagh 6

2008-09 OUTLOOK The Defensemen (Returning 5; Lost 3; Newcomers 3) Despite losing three defensemen from last season’s team, including Cody Wild, who signed a professional contract, the team will have a solid crew of blue liners. In addition to helping keep the puck away from the net, PC defensemen are expected to be aggressive on the opposite end and also provide a scoring punch to complement the forwards. Last season, the PC defensemen accounted for 17 goals, with 13 of those goals coming from players who will be returning for the 2008-09 season. Senior Matt Taormina (Washington Township, Mich.), who was full strength as a junior after dealing with an injury during his sophomore campaign, finished as the second leading scorer on the team (first among defensemen). He enjoyed a career year, posting nine goals and 18 assists for 27 points. He also was tops on the team with a plus/minus rating of +10. The 2008 All-Hockey East Second Team and All-New England honoree will be looked upon to continue to provide scoring and more leadership as he was named assistant captain for the 2008-09 season. Junior Mark Fayne (Sagamore Beach, Mass.) also will be looked upon for more leadership as he also was named as an assistant captain. Fayne, who has received the team’s Ron Wilson Best Defensive Player of the Year Award for two consecutive years, played in all 36 games and recorded two goals and four assists for six points. Sophomore Joe Lavin (Shrewsbury, Mass.) emerged as one of the most consistent defensemen on the team last season. He played in all 36 games and registered eight assists, including two against sixth-ranked New Hampshire on November 17. Sophomore Eric Baier (North Kingstown, R.I.) also provided a significant contribution as a freshman last season. Baier played in 33 games, tallying one goal and four assists. Junior David Cavanagh (Warwick, R.I.) will look for a breakthrough season after playing in 13 contests in 200708. The PC defense will add reinforcements in the form of freshmen Bryce Aneloski (Pekin, Ill.), David Brown (Centennial, Colo.), and Danny New (White Plains, N.Y.), who will bring depth, size and speed to the Friar blue line.

Senior Pierce Norton Germain led all freshmen with nine assists and finished with a total of 10 points while playing in all 36 games. He shared the team’s Thomas Eccleston, Jr. Unsung Hero Award. Kremyr came on strong towards the latter part of his first season at PC and finished with four points on three goals and one assist. In the second meeting against Boston College, Kremyr went into Kelley Rink and scored two goals to catapult PC to victory. For his effort, he was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week. Farrer and Mayer shared similar fates last season as they each had strong performances through the halfway point of the season, but ultimately suffered season-ending injuries. Farrer scored one goal and recorded three assists in 25 games. His lone goal was a game-winner versus No. 11 Northeastern on January 26. Mayer also recorded three assists in 16 games. He assisted on the game-winner against Vermont on December 1 and the assist also was his first career point. The Friars also welcome four freshman forwards to the 2008-09 squad. Andrew Balysky (Randolph, N.J.), Matthew Bergland (Faribault, Minn.), Robert Maloney (Eagan, Minn.), and Shawn Tingley (North Kingstown, R.I.) will add depth, speed and grit to the team and could provide an immediate impact to the Friars. Balysky was a three-sport athlete at the Taft School and captained the hockey team as a senior. He totaled 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 23 games and was named to the Founders League All-Star Team. Bergland played at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, where in two years he tallied 108 points. He helped his team to a third place finish in the state hockey championship tournament while also earning All-State and All-Tournament accolades. Maloney along with Bergland played in the Minnesota State High School League. Maloney was an All-Conference player at Eastview High School where he captained his team during his junior and senior years. In his four years, he tallied 126 points on 49 goals and 77 assists. Among his other honors were being named conference MVP, Best Offensive Player, and Rookie of the Year. Tingley played for the South Shore Kings of the EJHL. He recorded 104 points (32 goals, 72 assists) in 88 games while playing in the EJHL. As a senior at LaSalle High School in Rhode Island, he recorded 42 points (21 goals, 21 assists) and was the top scorer in the state.

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2008-09 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HOCKEY 2008-09 OUTLOOK

Sophomore Joe Lavin Defense (2007-08 Stats): GP G A PTS PIM Matt Taormina, Sr. 36 9 18 27 6-12 Joe Lavin, So. 36 0 8 8 13-26 Mark Fayne, Jr. 36 2 4 6 9-18 Eric Baier, So. 33 1 4 5 9-18 David Cavanagh, Jr. 13 0 0 0 1-2 Bryce Aneloski, Fr. (First Season) David Brown, Fr. (First Season) Danny New, Fr. (First Season)

Junior assistant captain Mark Fayne Aneloski played for the Cedar Rapids Roughriders of the USHL where he put up 20 points in 59 games last season. He also played in both the U-17 and U-16 National Select Festivals. Brown served as a captain at Cloquet High School in Minnesota where he helped the team to the sectional championship and state tournament. He also was an All-State Honorable Mention selection after scoring 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists). New played at Avon Old Farms, where as a captain he brought his team to back-to-back NEPSIHA titles and a Founders League title. He recorded 23 points on eight goals and 15 assists, and received All-Founders League honors as well as the team's Brian Leetch MVP Award.

Goaltending (2007-08 Stats): GP W-L-T GAA Chris Mannix, Sr. 4 1-1-1 2.65 Ryan Simpson, Jr. 4 0-1-0 3.08 Justin Gates, Fr. (First Season)

Saves 92 41

Sv% .911 .837

Left Wing (2007-08 Stats): GP G A PTS PIM Greg Collins, Jr. 36 7 8 15 13-26 Ian O'Connor, So. 36 5 6 11 6-23 Matt Germain, So. 36 1 9 10 6-23 Ben Farrer, So. 25 1 3 4 6-23 Jordan Kremyr, So. 32 3 1 4 8-27 Austin Mayer, So. 16 0 3 3 4-8 Matt Tommasiello, Jr. (Did not play) Andy Balysky, Fr. (First Season) Matt Bergland, Fr. (First Season)

The Goaltenders (Returning 2; Lost 1; Newcomers 1) The depth on the Friar squad extends to the goaltending position, where the Friars will have two veteran netminders and one freshman all of whom will battle for ice time. With the loss of Tyler Sims, who finished his career at PC by setting numerous school records, the Friars will look to junior Ryan Simpson (Bow, N.H.), senior Chris Mannix (Hubbardston, Mass.) and freshman Justin Gates (Cranston, R.I.). Simpson, who suffered through three injuries during the early stages of his freshman season to the latter half of his sophomore season, appeared in four games in 2007-08. He made one start last season and will be expected to make his mark now that he is healthy. Mannix appeared in four games last season and made three starts. He posted a 1-1-1 record with a 2.65 goals against average and a .911 save percentage. After a weekend series against Massachusetts in late October, Mannix was named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week. Gates played for the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs of the EJHL, where he posted a 13-4-1 record and a 2.27 GAA last season and helped the Junior Monarchs to the Tier III Jr. A National Championship. He also played at Lawrence Academy where he was a captain and an All-ISL selection as well as a NEPSIHA Division 1 All-Star.

Center (2007-08 Stats): GP G A PTS PIM John Cavanagh, Jr. 32 5 13 18 7-14 Kyle Laughlin, Sr. 36 7 10 17 4-8 Nick Mazzolini, Sr. 32 7 9 16 13-37 Kyle MacKinnon, Fr. 36 5 5 10 4-8 John Mori, Sr. 27 2 3 5 5-10 Rob Maloney, Fr. (First Season) Shawn Tingley, Fr. (First Season) Right Wing (2007-08 Stats): GP G A PTS Pierce Norton, Sr. 36 14 10 24 Chris Eppich, Jr. 14 0 1 1 Paul Golden, So. Did not play 8

PIM 19-65 2-4