Teams set for Robertson Cup
April 28, 2010 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Wichita Falls Wildcats News Release
The five-team field is now set for the Robertson Cup Tournament next week in Wenatchee, WA. The winner of the tournament will be crowned as the 2009-2010 NAHL Champion.
Representing the North Division, the Traverse City North Stars ride an eight-game winning streak into the Tournament. They won their last two regular season games, and swept the Janesville Jets and Motor City Metal Jackets in their run through the playoffs. Former Wildcats' forward Tim Opie has been among the North Stars' leading scorers in the playoffs, tallying three goals and four assists for seven points, currently third on the team. The North Stars also feature former Wildcats' forwards Nick Shkreli and Ryan Amin, as well as defenseman Curtis Heinz. This is the North Stars' first appearance at the Robertson Cup.
The Bismarck Bobcats spent most of the season atop the NAHL's Central Division, and swept Albert Lea and Owatonna on their way to the Robertson Cup. They have won ten games in a row, with their last loss coming back on March 13 against Owatonna. Former Wildcats' forward Sean McKenzie is fifth on the Bobcats in playoff scoring, with 8 points coming via three goals and five assists. Two other former Wildcats are with the Bobcats as well: forward Aaron Quick and defenseman Matt Shost. Bismarck's last appearance at the Robertson Cup was 2005 when they were the host team and placed fourth/
The St. Louis Bandits will bake their fourth trip in a row to the Robertson Cup Tournament, representing the South Division. The Bandits took both of their playoff series to five games, but prevailed over both the Texas Tornado and Topeka Roadrunners. Defenseman Patrick Sheehan, twin brother of the Wildcats' Brian Sheehan, has tallied a team-leading nine assists in the Bandits' 10 playoff games so far. St. Louis has won each of the last three Robertson Cup Championships.
The West Division will get two teams representing it this year. The Wenatchee Wild gained an automatic berth as tournament host, but also won the West Division. Representing the West Division with the Wild will be the runner-up Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Despite being in only their second year in the league, this will be the Wild's second appearance at the Robertson Cup. Last year they were the runner-up team, losing the final game to St. Louis in overtime. Wenatchee comes in riding a nine-game winning streak. Fairbanks will be making their first Robertson Cup appearance since 2007, the year they hosted the Tournament and finished fourth.
The last team to host and win the Robertson Cup in the same season was St. Louis in 2008, a feat the Wenatchee Wild hope to duplicate this season. The puck drops on Tuesday, May 4 at 2 pm Pacific Time as the Bismarck Bobcats face the St. Louis Bandits. A complete game schedule can be found at NAHL.com.
Good luck to all the players and teams involved!
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Wildcats Alumni Update
Check out how your favorite former Wildcats did in the 2009-2010 regular season.
Player Team Level GP G A PTS PIM
Adam Cardwell Alaska Nanooks NCAA D1 13 1 0 1 2
Adam Krefski Lindenwood Lions ACHA D1 46 34 33 67 34
Alex Molnar Salem State Vikings NCAA D3 20 2 2 4 22
Andrew Conboy Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 68 8 5 13 73
Augie Hoffman Oklahoma Sooners ACHA D1 38 3 7 10 77
Bill Colclough Mass-Dartmouth Corsairs NCAA D3 6 0 0 0 0
Bret Morrell Lindenwood Lions ACHA D1 39 7 36 43 71
Brett Hartung Bentley Falcons NCAA D1 32 10 5 15 10
Brett Kaneshiro Curry Colonels NCAA D3 23 0 8 8 16
Chad Costello Corpus Christi Ice Rays CHL 57 13 42 55 33
Chad Hudson Oklahoma Sooners ACHA D1 12 6 8 14 16
Chris Nicolaou Oklahoma Sooners ACHA D1 23 3 8 11 43
Chris Nutini Denver Pioneers NCAA D1 28 0 2 2 26
Creighton Scarpone UWSP Pointers NCAA D3 9 0 1 1 4
Dan Sexton Bakersfield Condors ECHL 18 13 13 26 14
Dan Sexton Manitoba Moose AHL 13 5 7 12 2
Dan Sexton Anaheim Ducks NHL 41 9 10 19 16
Dan Sexton TOTALS
72 27 30 57 32
Dave Lewandowski Evansville IceMen AAHL 5 0 2 2 6
David Kurbatsky Iowa State Red Storm ACHA D1 45 27 14 41 18
Derek Hansberry Pensacola Ice Flyers SPHL 13 2 1 3 23
Drew Harcharik UMBC Retrievers ACHA D2 22 39 47 86 14
Eddie Effinger Amherst Lord Jeffs NCAA D3 25 10 12 22 16
Grant Everett UWRF Falcons NCAA D3 15 0 6 6 19
Greg Kandaharian Armenian National Team IIHF na na na na na
Jack Wolgemuth Mississippi Surge SPHL 56 6 18 24 44
Jeff McNeil Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA D1 35 0 0 0 8
Joel Sauer Augsburg Auggies NCAA D3 27 16 16 32 18
Justin Javorek Ujpesti Torna Egylet Hungary 5 1 2 3 32
Kent Detlefsen UWSP Pointers NCAA D3 14 3 7 10 26
Kyle Delaurell Air Force Falcons NCAA D1 36 6 12 18 16
Kyle Kraemer Northeastern NCAA D1 34 17 11 28 0
Kyle Kraemer Kalamazoo ECHL 2 0 0 0 0
Kyle Kraemer TOTALS
36 17 11 28 0
Kyle Mattson Hamline Pipers NCAA D3 6 1 0 1 2
Luke Salazar Denver Pioneers NCAA D1 17 1 4 5 6
Matt Kenline Salem State Vikings NCAA D3 23 4 3 7 51
Mike Schumacher Minnesota Golden Gophers ACHA D2 15 7 11 18 6
Mike Sturdevant Lindenwood Lions ACHA D1 38 3 10 13 8
Nick Ghidina Lake Forest Foresters NCAA D3 17 2 2 4 6
Nick Klaren Mississippi Surge SPHL 35 7 16 23 31
Nick Klaren Laredo Bucks CHL 4 0 2 2 4
Nick Klaren South Carolina Stingrays ECHL 18 1 4 5 6
Nick Klaren TOTALS
57 8 22 30 41
Peter Zamkochyan Armenian National Team IIHF na na na na na
Ricky Doriott Michigan Tech Huskies NCAA D1 34 0 5 5 69
Robert Hetrick Oklahoma Sooners ACHA D1 38 0 9 9 32
Ryan Dyer YSU Penguins ACHA D1 16 1 6 7 8
Ryan Hitchcock Marian Sabres NCAA D3 27 5 13 18 32
Sean Duddy Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA D1 30 0 4 4 8
Shaun Jameson Wentworth Leopards NCAA D3 25 9 17 26 30
Shea Walters Bemidji State Beavers NCAA D1 32 3 12 15 19
Skylur Jameson Wentworth Leopards NCAA D3 26 18 25 43 14
Thomas Erlacher UW-Superior Yellow Jackets NCAA D3 22 5 8 13 14
Ville Aman Montpellier Vipers France 26 17 26 43 na
Zach Josepher Michigan State Spartans NCAA D1 35 5 7 12 30
Zach Rourke Michigan State Spartans ACHA D2 25 28 16 44 27
Zach Trotman Lake Superior Lakers NCAA D1 36 2 6 8 18
Zach Waxenberg Arizona Wildcats ACHA D1 28 0 4 4 41
Player Team Level GP W L T SV% GAA SO
Dan Ramirez AIC Yellow Jackets NCAA D1 17 1 11 2 .890 3.84 0
Cal Heeter Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA D1 20 9 6 2 .897 3.19 1
Mike Jarboe Wentworth Leopards NCAA D3 10 7 1 0 .917 2.32 0
Ryan Mula Suffolk Rams NCAA D3 5 1 3 0 .824 5.65 0
Tyler Brigl UWEC NCAA D3 13 4 7 1 .893 3.09 1
Nick Hopper UW-Stout NCAA D3 7 1 4 0 .890 3.80 0
North American Hockey League Stories from April 28, 2010
- Teams set for Robertson Cup - Wichita Falls Wildcats
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