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Wenatchee Advances to West Division Finals

April 5, 2010 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Motor City Metal Jackets News Release


The Wenatchee Wild, the North American Hockey League (NAHL) regular-season champions, advanced to the West Division finals of the Robertson Cup Playoffs after its 3-0 series sweep over the Kenai River Brown Bears in the divisional semifinals.

In Game 3 of the series on Sunday, forward Nolan Youngmun struck for a pair of goals, including the game-winner, and defenseman Kyle Brodie, a Bemidji State University (WCHA) recruit, chipped in two assists as the Wild skated to a 3-1 victory. In goal for the Wild, Brendan Jensen made 19 saves.

"Even though we won the series, 3-0, I didn't think our team performed as well as it should have for a playoff series," said Wild associate head coach Ryan McKelvie. "As a group, our intensity and energy needs to pick up for the next series. We need every player in the lineup to be sharp, focused and ready to play every game if we want to be champions."

Forward Ryan Timar, an Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey) recruit who was acquired from the Alpena IceDiggers at the NAHL trade deadline, led the Wild's offensive charge against Kenai River with three goals and an assist.

"Ryan's been a big addition to our team," said McKelvie. "We went after him because of his ability and character and he hasn't disappointed. He's proved he can play and he performs best in big games and when the game is on the line."

The winners of the NAHL's eight divisional semifinals will match up in the best-of-five divisional finals, with the division playoff champion advancing to the five-team Robertson Cup Championship Tournament, which will be held from May 4-9 at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee, Wash.

As hosts, the Wild receives an automatic bid to the Robertson Cup Championship Tournament. The winner of the other West Division semifinals series between the Alaska Avalanche and the Fairbanks Ice Dogs will also receive a bid to the tournament (Fairbanks leads the series, 2-0).

"The extra time off before our next game doesn't concern our team," said McKelvie. "I think if we use it properly, we can use it to our advantage and come back rested, energized and refocused on the task at hand."

ROBERTSON CUP PLAYOFFS - BRACKET
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/playoffbracket.html?leagueid=164&seasonid=4578

ROBERTSON CUP PLAYOFFS - LEADING SCORERS
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/scoringleaders.html?leagueid=164&seasonid=4578

ROBERTSON CUP PLAYOFFS - LEADING GOALTENDERS
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/goalieleaders.html?leagueid=164&seasonid=4578

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
ALASKA AVALANCHE
Matt Friese - University of Alaska-Anchorage (WCHA) *
Jake Parenteau - University of Minnesota (WCHA)

ALBERT LEA THUNDER
Derek Docken - University of Alaska-Anchorage (WCHA)
Joe Rogers - University of Notre Dame (CCHA)

ALEXANDRIA BLIZZARD
Jordan Gidaro - Western Michigan University (CCHA)
Bryce Ravndalen - St. Cloud State University (WCHA) #
Jon Swavely - University of Maine (Hockey East) #
Brett Wall - Lake Superior State University (CCHA)

ALPENA ICEDIGGERS
Jay Camper - University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) #
Mike Henderson - Army (Atlantic Hockey)

BISMARCK BOBCATS
Ben Danford - Canisius College (Atlantic Hockey)
Jason Fabian - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Gavin Hartzog - University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
Ryan Jacobson - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey) *
Casey Kleisinger - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Tom McCarthy - Merrimack College (Hockey East)
Sam Rendle - Bemidji State University (CHA)
Tony Turgeon - University of Nebraska-Omaha (CCHA) #
Aaron Quick - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)

FAIRBANKS ICE DOGS
Michael Juola - Brown University (ECAC)
Jared Larson - University of Minnesota (WCHA)
Jared Linnell - University of Alaska-Fairbanks (CCHA) *
George Michalke - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Josh Nelson - Minnesota State-Mankato (WCHA)
Mark Pustin - University of Alaska-Anchorage (WCHA)
Mike Taffe - University of Nebraska-Omaha (CCHA)
Zach Tolkinen - Quinnipiac University (ECACHL)

JANESVILLE JETS
Rui Encarnacao - University of Connecticut (Atlantic Hockey)

KENAI RIVER BROWN BEARS
Andrej Sustr - University of Nebraska-Omaha (CCHA) #

MARQUETTE RANGERS
Kevin Gravel - St. Cloud State University (WCHA) #
Nate Heng - University of Nebraska-Omaha (CCHA) #
Tanner Kero - Michigan Tech University (WCHA)
Garrett Ladd - Bemidji State University (CHA)
Ryan McGrath - Holy Cross (Atlantic Hockey, D1) #

MOTOR CITY METAL JACKETS
Brice Geoffrion - University of Alabama-Huntsville (CHA)
Ryan Misiak - Mercyhurst College (Atlantic Hockey ) #
Patrick Sullivan - Canisius College (Atlantic Hockey)

OWATONNA EXPRESS
Pat Borer - University of Nebraska-Omaha (CCHA) #
Brian McGinty - Canisius College (Atlantic Hockey)
Ben Persian - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Cory Thorson - St. Cloud State University (WCHA)
Mike Shibrowski - Colorado College (WCHA)
Jake Sloat - Bowling Green State University (CCHA)
Jake Youso - University of Minnesota (WCHA)

SPRINGFIELD JR. BLUES
Jack Callahan - Quinnipiac University (ECAC) #
Randy Cure - Mercyhurst College (Atlantic Hockey)
Nick Curry - University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Hockey East)
Rob Dongara - Northeastern University (Hockey East) #
Trent Frey - Mercyhurst College (Atlantic Hockey)
CJ Groh - University of Alabama-Huntsville (CHA)
Jared Rickord - Bentley University (Atlantic Hockey)

ST. LOUIS BANDITS
Conor Allen - University of Massachusetts (Hockey East) #
Garrett Bartus - University of Connecticut (Atlantic Hockey)
Clinton Bourbonais - Yale University (ECAC) #
Michael Gunn - Michigan State University (CCHA) #
Joe Kalisz - University of Alaska-Fairbanks (CCHA)
David Makowski - University of Denver (WCHA) #
Patrick McCadden - Michigan Tech University (WCHA) #
Daniel Olszewski - University of Denver (WCHA)
Ryan Rashid - Niagara University (CHA, D1) #
Brad Smith - Ohio State University (CCHA)

TOPEKA ROADRUNNERS
Nickolas Gatt - University of Alabama-Huntsville (Independent)
Erik Higby - Northern Michigan University (CCHA)
Bryon Paulazzo - Miami University (CCHA) #
Kevin Ryan - Niagara University (CHA)
Cole Schneider - University of Connecticut (Atlantic Hockey)
Reed Seckel - Northern Michigan University (CCHA) #
Tony Thomas - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)

TRAVERSE CITY NORTH STARS
Kelin Ainsworth - Lake Superior State University (CCHA)
Kyle Jean - Lake Superior State University (CCHA)
Andy Huff - Ferris State University (CCHA)
David Johnstone - Michigan State University (CCHA) #
Tyler Marble - Lake Superior State University (CCHA)
Chris Paliafito - Sacred Heart University (Atlantic Hockey)
Dan Radke - Lake Superior State University (CCHA)

WENATCHEE WILD
Kyle Brodie - Bemidji State University (CHA)
Brandon Burrell - St. Cloud State University (WCHA)
Armand De Swardt - Cornell University (ECAC)
Nic Dowd - St. Cloud State University (WCHA) #
Jeff Jubinville - Bemidji State University (CHA)
Adam McKenzie - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Alex McLean - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Shawn Pauly - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey) *
Ryan Timar - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Mitch Torrel - Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey)
Michael Voran - University of Notre Dame (CCHA) #

WICHITA FALLS WILDCATS
Kyle Gallegos - Tufts University (NESCAC)
Zach Ledford - Bentley University (Atlantic Hockey)

# alumni
* for 2011-12 season

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