Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey
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The Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division I college ice hockey
program that represents Colorado College
. The Tigers are a member of Western Collegiate Hockey Association
. They play at the World Arena
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
.
and Charles Tutt developed plans to convert The Broadmoor's unused equestrian center into an indoor ice arena, known as the Broadmoor Ice Palace
. After three weeks at a cost of $200,000 the Ice Palace opened and became the home of the Tigers Hockey program and the Broadmoor Skating Club
. Colorado College Tiger Hockey began in 1938 playing in the Pikes Peak Hockey League with various local teams sponsored by Colorado Springs area businesses., The Tiger's opened play on January 21, 1938 in a 1-8 loss to a team sponsored by Giddings Department Store. Garrett Livingston took over as head coach fin 1939 from John Atwood, who served as player/coach for the first season. Livingston increased recruiting, bringing players from Canada
and New England
and transitioned the program from the Pikes Peak Hockey League into an NCAA Division I independent
program. The Tigers swept Michigan
4-2 and 4-3 in the program's first-ever intercollegiate series early in the 1939-40 season. That same season Colorado College also played games against Colorado School of Mines
, Montana School of Mines, and University of Southern California
.
The program and college was suspended during World War II
from 1942 to 1944. Colorado College, with the cooperation of the Broadmoor Hotel, sponsored the first National Collegiate Athletic Association Ice Hockey Championship
to conclude the 1947-48 season. The tournament was held at the Ice Palace for the next 10 years, during which time CC participating seven times. Cheddy Thompson became the program's third head coach in 1945 after coming to Colorado Springs on assignment by the Air Force
during the war. Thompson lead CC to the program's first NCAA championship in 1950 with a 13-4 win over Boston University. Colorado College became one of the founding members of the Mid-West Collegiate Hockey League
(MWCHL) in 1951 with University of Denver
, Michigan
, Michigan State
, Michigan Tech
, Minnesota
, and North Dakota. The league became the Western Intercollegiate Hockey League (WIHL) in 1953 and became the Western Collegiate Hockey Association
(WCHA) in November 1959. The Tigers also finished as runner-up in 1952 and 1955, losing to Michigan in both appearances in the championship game. In addition, he was named national Coach of the Year in 1952 by the United States Hockey Coaches Association. The Tigers returned to the championship game in 1957 with Tom Bedecki behind the bench. CC beat Clarkson
5-3 in the semifinal round and won the school's second hockey championship with a 13-6 win over Michigan. In 1961 the Ice Palace became known as the Broadmoor World Arena
. The 1957 championship was the final appearance in the NCAA Tournament until 1978
. The Tigers finished the regular season and captured the school's first and only WCHA Tournament Championship
and received a bid to the NCAA Tournament, in the first round the Tigers lost to Bowling Green State
3-5.
became the head coach of the Tigers. In his first season, 1993–94, he led the team to win the MacNaughton Cup
, given to the WCHA regular season champion. It was Colorado College's first Cup win since 1957. After serving as the Tigers' home ice for 55 years the Broadmoor Wold Arena closed in March 1994 and later demolished by the Broadmoor Hotel
to make room for the resort's expansion. Colorado College was then invited by the Air Force Academy
to play at their home ice, the Cadet Ice Arena until the new World Arena opened in 1998 on the southern side of Colorado Springs and continues to be the home ice for both the Colorado College Tiger hockey team and Broadmoor Skating Club. The Tigers returned to the NCAA post season in 1995
for the first time since 1978. The Tigers lost in the quarterfinal round to Minnesota 2-5. The following season CC made a second straight NCAA tournament appearance, receiving a number one seed in 1996 NCAA Tournament. Colorado College beat UMass Lowell 5-3 in the quarterfinals and Vermont
4-3 in the semifinal round beforing losing to 3-4 in overtime to Michigan in the championship game. CC returned to the Frozen Four under Lucia for a second straight season in 1997
before losing to North Dakota 6-2. Lucia lead the Tigers to two additional NCAA Tournament appearances in 1998
and 1999 before leaving Colorado College to become head coach at Minnesota.
Scott Owens took over as head coach of the program in 1999 and lead the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournaments in 2001, 2002, and 2003. In the 2005 Tournament The Tigers returned to the Frozen Four with a 4-3 victory over Michigan in the Midwest Regional Final. In the Semifinal round the Tigers fell to the eventual national champion and rival Denver 2-6. Owens lead CC to the NCAA Tournament again in 2006 Tournament and in 2008 Tournament, ending in first round exits both times. The Tigers returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2011. The Tigers upset the number one ranked team and defending National Champions, Boston College 8-4. The Tigers' win was led by freshman Jaden Schwartz
, a first round
draft choice of the St. Louis Blues
making his St. Louis debut in the West Regional. The Tigers' season ended in the Regional final in a 1-2 loss to Michigan.
. Since DU's hockey program started in 1949 the two schools have always met during the hockey season. In the 1993-04 season a gold pan trophy was added as a reward for the winning team thus the rivalry has been dubbed the Battle for the Gold Pan
. It is widely considered to be the most hearted rivalry in all of college hockey.
, given annually to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player:
players:
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
(NCAA) Division I college ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
program that represents Colorado College
Colorado College
The Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell...
. The Tigers are a member of Western Collegiate Hockey Association
Western Collegiate Hockey Association
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference....
. They play at the World Arena
World Arena, Colorado Springs
The World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado is an 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena and entertainment venue. The arena opened in 1998. In addition to the main arena, the adjacent Ice Hall contains two practice rinks, one NHL-sized and one Olympic-sized....
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
.
Early history
In 1938 Spencer PenroseSpencer Penrose
Spencer Penrose was a philanthropist in and around Colorado Springs at the turn of the 20th century. He was born into a prominent Philadelphia family of Cornish descent and was brother to Boies Penrose and Richard Penrose...
and Charles Tutt developed plans to convert The Broadmoor's unused equestrian center into an indoor ice arena, known as the Broadmoor Ice Palace
Broadmoor World Arena
The Broadmoor World Arena was a pioneering skating rink and hockey arena located at the Broadmoor Resort & Spa in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Originally an outdoor riding academy, the building was enclosed and converted to an ice arena which opened in January 1938...
. After three weeks at a cost of $200,000 the Ice Palace opened and became the home of the Tigers Hockey program and the Broadmoor Skating Club
Broadmoor Skating Club
The Broadmoor Skating Club is a figure skating club based in Colorado Springs, Colorado that has long been a major training center for the sport of figure skating. Founded in 1939, it was originally known as the Pikes Peak Skating Club, and was based in the Broadmoor World Arena on the grounds of...
. Colorado College Tiger Hockey began in 1938 playing in the Pikes Peak Hockey League with various local teams sponsored by Colorado Springs area businesses., The Tiger's opened play on January 21, 1938 in a 1-8 loss to a team sponsored by Giddings Department Store. Garrett Livingston took over as head coach fin 1939 from John Atwood, who served as player/coach for the first season. Livingston increased recruiting, bringing players from Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
and transitioned the program from the Pikes Peak Hockey League into an NCAA Division I independent
NCAA Division I independent schools (ice hockey)
NCAA Division I independent schools are teams that compete in NCAA college ice hockey but are not members of a conference. There are several current schools who, at one time or another, competed as Division I independents.-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:...
program. The Tigers swept Michigan
Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey
The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season...
4-2 and 4-3 in the program's first-ever intercollegiate series early in the 1939-40 season. That same season Colorado College also played games against Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
The Colorado School of Mines is a small public teaching and research university devoted to engineering and applied science, with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's natural resources. Located in Golden, Colorado, CSM was ranked 29th, in America among national...
, Montana School of Mines, and University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
.
The program and college was suspended during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
from 1942 to 1944. Colorado College, with the cooperation of the Broadmoor Hotel, sponsored the first National Collegiate Athletic Association Ice Hockey Championship
NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship
The annual NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship tournament determines the top men's ice hockey team in NCAA Division I and Division III. The semi-finals and finals of the Division I Championship are branded as the Frozen Four, a passing nod to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship - known...
to conclude the 1947-48 season. The tournament was held at the Ice Palace for the next 10 years, during which time CC participating seven times. Cheddy Thompson became the program's third head coach in 1945 after coming to Colorado Springs on assignment by the Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
during the war. Thompson lead CC to the program's first NCAA championship in 1950 with a 13-4 win over Boston University. Colorado College became one of the founding members of the Mid-West Collegiate Hockey League
Western Collegiate Hockey Association
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference....
(MWCHL) in 1951 with University of Denver
Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey
The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University...
, Michigan
Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey
The Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earning varsity status in 1922, the program is competing in its 90th season...
, Michigan State
Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey
The Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents Michigan State University . The team plays at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Michigan, on the MSU campus. The current head coach is Tom Anastos, who took over coaching duties on March 23, 2011,...
, Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey
The Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Michigan Technological University. The Huskies are a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association...
, Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey
The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota. They are members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ice hockey...
, and North Dakota. The league became the Western Intercollegiate Hockey League (WIHL) in 1953 and became the Western Collegiate Hockey Association
Western Collegiate Hockey Association
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference....
(WCHA) in November 1959. The Tigers also finished as runner-up in 1952 and 1955, losing to Michigan in both appearances in the championship game. In addition, he was named national Coach of the Year in 1952 by the United States Hockey Coaches Association. The Tigers returned to the championship game in 1957 with Tom Bedecki behind the bench. CC beat Clarkson
Clarkson Golden Knights men's ice hockey
The Clarkson Golden Knights Men's Ice Hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Clarkson University. The Golden Knights are a member of ECAC Hockey...
5-3 in the semifinal round and won the school's second hockey championship with a 13-6 win over Michigan. In 1961 the Ice Palace became known as the Broadmoor World Arena
Broadmoor World Arena
The Broadmoor World Arena was a pioneering skating rink and hockey arena located at the Broadmoor Resort & Spa in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Originally an outdoor riding academy, the building was enclosed and converted to an ice arena which opened in January 1938...
. The 1957 championship was the final appearance in the NCAA Tournament until 1978
1978 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The NCAA NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved in playing single-elimination play to determine the national champion of NCAA Division 1. The tournament began on March 18, 1978. The semifinals were on March 22 and March 23, 1979. The National Championship Game was on March 24, 1978. A...
. The Tigers finished the regular season and captured the school's first and only WCHA Tournament Championship
Western Collegiate Hockey Association men's champions
-Championships by season:-Championships by school:* currently members of the CCHAColorado College won its first NCAA national championship in 1950 prior to the founding of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey League. Likewise, Michigan won its 1948 title prior to the start of league play. North Dakota...
and received a bid to the NCAA Tournament, in the first round the Tigers lost to Bowling Green State
Bowling Green Falcons men's ice hockey
The Bowling Green Falcons ice hockey team is the ice hockey team that represents Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school's team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The Falcons last played in the NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament in 1990...
3-5.
Recent history
In 1993 Don LuciaDon Lucia
Don Lucia is the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey team. He has twice led the Golden Gophers to the NCAA National Championship title, in 2002 and 2003. Under Lucia, the Golden Gophers have won five MacNaughton Cups and won the Broadmoor Trophy three times...
became the head coach of the Tigers. In his first season, 1993–94, he led the team to win the MacNaughton Cup
MacNaughton Cup
The MacNaughton Cup is a trophy awarded annually to the regular season conference champion of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association . The trophy is named after James MacNaughton of Calumet, Michigan, who was an avid supporter of amateur ice hockey...
, given to the WCHA regular season champion. It was Colorado College's first Cup win since 1957. After serving as the Tigers' home ice for 55 years the Broadmoor Wold Arena closed in March 1994 and later demolished by the Broadmoor Hotel
Broadmoor Hotel
The Broadmoor is a 5-star/5-diamond luxury hotel and resort, located in southwestern Colorado Springs, Colorado. Built in the early 20th century as the "Grand Dame of the Rockies", it was one of the finest resort destinations along the Rocky Mountains during the age of railroads. It continues to be...
to make room for the resort's expansion. Colorado College was then invited by the Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
to play at their home ice, the Cadet Ice Arena until the new World Arena opened in 1998 on the southern side of Colorado Springs and continues to be the home ice for both the Colorado College Tiger hockey team and Broadmoor Skating Club. The Tigers returned to the NCAA post season in 1995
1995 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
-External links:*...
for the first time since 1978. The Tigers lost in the quarterfinal round to Minnesota 2-5. The following season CC made a second straight NCAA tournament appearance, receiving a number one seed in 1996 NCAA Tournament. Colorado College beat UMass Lowell 5-3 in the quarterfinals and Vermont
Vermont Catamounts men's ice hockey
The Vermont Catamounts men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of Vermont. The Catamounts are a member of Hockey East. They play at the Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington, Vermont...
4-3 in the semifinal round beforing losing to 3-4 in overtime to Michigan in the championship game. CC returned to the Frozen Four under Lucia for a second straight season in 1997
1997 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The 1997 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 21, 1997, and ended with the championship game on March 29...
before losing to North Dakota 6-2. Lucia lead the Tigers to two additional NCAA Tournament appearances in 1998
1998 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The 1998 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 27, 1998, and ended with the championship game on April 4...
and 1999 before leaving Colorado College to become head coach at Minnesota.
Scott Owens took over as head coach of the program in 1999 and lead the Tigers to three straight NCAA Tournaments in 2001, 2002, and 2003. In the 2005 Tournament The Tigers returned to the Frozen Four with a 4-3 victory over Michigan in the Midwest Regional Final. In the Semifinal round the Tigers fell to the eventual national champion and rival Denver 2-6. Owens lead CC to the NCAA Tournament again in 2006 Tournament and in 2008 Tournament, ending in first round exits both times. The Tigers returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2011. The Tigers upset the number one ranked team and defending National Champions, Boston College 8-4. The Tigers' win was led by freshman Jaden Schwartz
Jaden Schwartz
Jaden Schwartz is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Colorado College Tigers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association for the 2010–11 season. He was selected 14th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.-Minor:Schwartz played minor hockey at Athol Murray College of Notre...
, a first round
2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
draft choice of the St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade...
making his St. Louis debut in the West Regional. The Tigers' season ended in the Regional final in a 1-2 loss to Michigan.
CC/DU Rivalry
Of all the rivals that the Colorado College Tiger hockey program play against (most of which are other WCHA schools) the most intense rivalry is that from the neighboring college of the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockeyDenver Pioneers men's ice hockey
The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University...
. Since DU's hockey program started in 1949 the two schools have always met during the hockey season. In the 1993-04 season a gold pan trophy was added as a reward for the winning team thus the rivalry has been dubbed the Battle for the Gold Pan
Battle for the Gold Pan
The Battle for the Gold Pan is series that is played between the Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey team and the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team. The Gold Pan is widely considered to be one of the most intense rivalries in college hockey, equalling the intensity of the Beanpot rivalry...
. It is widely considered to be the most hearted rivalry in all of college hockey.
Coaches
As of completion of 2010–11 season| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937–38 | John Atwood | 1 | 3–9–0 | .250 |
| 1938–42 | Garrett Livingston | 4 | 31–21–6 | .586 |
| 1944–45 | C.E. Moore | 1 | 1–3–1 | .300 |
| 1945–55 | Cheddy Thompson | 10 | 150–73–6 | .668 |
| 1955–58 | Tom Bedecki | 3 | 59–28–1 | .676 |
| 1958–63 | Tony Frasca | 5 | 30–85–4 | .269 |
| 1963–66 | Bob Johnson | 3 | 27–49–4 | .363 |
| 1966–71 | John Matchefts | 5 | 53–87–3 | .381 |
| 1971–82 | Jeff Sauer | 11 | 166–226–11 | .426 |
| 1982–88 | Mike Bertsch | 6 | 65–157–6 | .298 |
| 1988–93 | Brad Buetow | 5 | 68–118–11 | .373 |
| 1993–99 | Don Lucia Don Lucia Don Lucia is the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey team. He has twice led the Golden Gophers to the NCAA National Championship title, in 2002 and 2003. Under Lucia, the Golden Gophers have won five MacNaughton Cups and won the Broadmoor Trophy three times... |
6 | 166–68–18 | .694 |
| 1999–present | Scott Owens | 12 | 281–169–41 | .614 |
| Totals | 12 coaches | 72 seasons | 1100–1093–112 | .502 |
Hobey Baker Award winners
Two Tigers have won the Hobey Baker AwardHobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St...
, given annually to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player:
- 2003: Peter SejnaPeter SejnaPeter Sejna is a Slovak ice hockey center currently with the HC Davos of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Peter Sejna also won the bronze medal with the Slovak national ice hockey team in the 2003 Ice Hockey World Championship....
- 2005: Marty SertichMarty SertichMarty Sertich is an ice hockey center currently with EHC Olten of the Swiss NLB.-Playing career:...
Alumni
Over 170 Colorado College alumni have gone on to play professionally, including over 30 current and former NHLNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
players:
- Richard BachmanRichard Bachman (ice hockey)Richard Bachman is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is a member of the Dallas Stars organization of the National Hockey League...
- Rick BohRick BohJohn Richard Boh is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played eight games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1987–88 season, scoring two goals and one assist....
- Colin ChisholmColin ChisholmColin Chisholm is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the third round, 60th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He played one game in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars in the 1986–87 season, going scoreless...
- Noah ClarkeNoah ClarkeNoah Clarke is an American hockey player who plays left wing for Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:...
- Bob CollyardBob CollyardRobert Leander Collyard is an American former professional ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League for the St...
- Joey Crabb
- Mark Cullen
- Dave FeamsterDave FeamsterDavid Allan Feamster is a retired American ice hockey player who played for the Chicago Black Hawks. He was picked in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft, after coming through Colorado College and made his debut in 1982...
- Trevor FrischmonTrevor FrischmonTrevor John Frischmon is a National Hockey League center. He currently plays with the New York Islanders.He signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on July 5, 2011.-Career statistics:...
- Jack HillenJack HillenJack Hillen is a professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the Nashville Predators.-Academic Honors:* 2008 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America University Division At-Large All-District VII Team...
- Doug LidsterDoug LidsterJohn Douglas Andrew Lidster is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL...
- Paul ManningPaul Manning (ice hockey)Paul Manning is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Hannover Scorpions of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga...
- Curtis McElhinneyCurtis McElhinneyRobert Curtis McElhinney is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. McElhinney was a sixth-round selection of the Flames, 176th overall, at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft...
- Eddie MioEddie MioEdward Dario Mio was a professional ice hockey goaltender in the WHA and NHL. During his career, he played for the Indianapolis Racers, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings...
- Doug PalazzariDoug PalazzariDouglas John Palazzari is a former professional ice hockey player and USA Hockey executive. He is the son of former NHL player Aldo Palazzari. Too small to become a regular in the National Hockey League, Doug Palazzari played a total of 108 games for the St...
- Toby PetersenToby PetersenTobias Emanuel Petersen is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League...
- Richard PetiotRichard PetiotRichard Allan Petiot is a professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League...
- Tom PreissingTom PreissingThomas Joseph Preissing is an American professional ice hockey Defenseman currently playing for EHC Biel of the Swiss National League A...
- Nate ProsserNate ProsserNathanael Christian Prosser is an American ice hockey defenseman, who was signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Wild after his senior season at Colorado College. Prosser made his National Hockey League debut for the Wild on April 5, 2010, against the Edmonton Oilers.-Career statistics:-External...
- Brian SalcidoBrian SalcidoBrian Michael Salcido is an American professional ice hockey player. He is a member of the Anaheim Ducks organization of the National Hockey League. He is the 23rd California-born hockey player in the NHL and first born and developed player from southern California to play for the Ducks...
- Peter SejnaPeter SejnaPeter Sejna is a Slovak ice hockey center currently with the HC Davos of the Swiss Nationalliga A. Peter Sejna also won the bronze medal with the Slovak national ice hockey team in the 2003 Ice Hockey World Championship....
- Greg Smith
- Brett SterlingBrett SterlingBrett Stewart Sterling is a professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the St.Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.-Early life:Sterling, who is Jewish, was born in Los Angeles, California...
- Marty SertichMarty SertichMarty Sertich is an ice hockey center currently with EHC Olten of the Swiss NLB.-Playing career:...
- Colin StuartColin Stuart (ice hockey)Colin Stuart is an American professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . He is the older brother of Winnipeg Jets defenseman, Mark Stuart.-Playing career:...
- Mark Stuart
- Mike StuartMike StuartMichael Stuart is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Lørenskog of the Norwegian Eliteserien.-Playing career:...
- Brian SwansonBrian SwansonBrian Swanson is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Alaska Aces of the East Coast Hockey League.-Playing career:...
- Lee SweattLee SweattWalter Lee Sweatt is an American former professional ice hockey player. Sweatt played four years of professional hockey in Europe and North America. Sweatt played three games in the National Hockey League in 2011, before retiring to work in the financial industry...
- Jim Warner
- Bob WinogradBob WinogradRobert Earl Winograd is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played professionally in the World Hockey Association , the North American Hockey League and the American Hockey League from 1972 until 1977.-Playing career:Winograd played junior hockey in his hometown of Winnipeg,...
- Matt ZabaMatt ZabaMatthew Darrell Zaba is a Canadian professional goaltender for the HC Bolzano of the Italian Serie A.Zaba played for New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He made his NHL debut on January 23, 2010, replacing Henrik Lundqvist in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...