Fall 2011 NewsletterFrom our Alumni Board.....

Dear Friends of Penn Ice Hockey:

As the Penn Hockey season kicks off, I’m reminded of the things that make the program so great: the people, the traditions, and the legacy.

First and foremost, the student athletes are the heart of the Men’s and Women’s programs. They dedicate 20+ hours every week from September until March to represent Penn Hockey. Current players Bill Matczak and Michaela Flaherty, as well as the rest of the captains and officers have demonstrated very strong leadership throughout the past year. The coaching staff and team volunteers are equally as committed as the players, contributing their own personal time that would otherwise be spent with friends, family, and their studies. Ad-ditionally, Mike Reno and the rest of the Penn Rec Structured Sport team have provided endless support for the programs and the Alumni Board.

Second, Penn Hockey’s traditions serve as a link from the program’s past to its present. The team’s student leadership hosted the inaugural Club Ivy Championships last year which rekindled Ancient Eight rivalries with Princeton, Harvard, and Brown. The team plans to host the tournament again this upcoming February. The Homecoming Alumni Game on November 5th will be seventh year that alumni will gather at the Class of 1923 Rink to share a spirited game on the ice and share memories off the ice. Last year’s game featured alumni span-ning five decades of Penn Hockey -- from the class of 1959 to the class of 2009. This also marks the fourth year that the program’s Brian Reagan ’02 Leadership Award will be presented.

Finally, the legacy created by the Penn Hockey program builds through the on-ice and off-ice contributions of our players and alumni. These efforts have helped build a Penn Hockey network that includes over 700 former varsity players, club players, and donors in our contact database and over 50 current and former players in our LinkedIn group. The assistance provided by these supporters has had a real and measurable effect on the program through professional development advice, job referrals, mentoring, and financial support. I want to send my sincerest appreciation to our past donors for your contributions to the program. I would encourage alumni to get involved in this network, for it provides current and former players with an invaluable resource they can rely on as they seek advice or assistance with life-shaping decisions.

All of these great qualities about the Penn Hockey program motive me and the other members of the Hockey Alumni Board to continue our efforts to help the program. We are constantly looking for additional support on the Board, so if you are interested in volunteering please let us know by contacting me or any of our committee chairs:

· Alumni Relations Committee, chaired by Whit Matthews C’02· Mentoring Committee, chaired by John Rooney W’77· Development Committee, chaired by Craig White WEV’02

Although we have many contacts already, we know there are numerous “lost” alumni out there and we encour-age you to send this newsletter on to them and encourage them reconnect with Penn Hockey.

Thank you for your continued and loyal support. On behalf of the other Board members, I wish all of our players and coaches the best of luck for a great 2011-2012 season.

Sincerely,

Ross Giambalvo EE’02 GEN’04Penn Hockey Alumni Board Chairmanrgiambalvo@alumni.upenn.edu

Just a few weeks into the semester, and the season is already well under way. After more than two weeks of practices and workouts to prepare, we opened the season with a 0-0 tie against TCNJ on September 23rd. With some more hard work, we should have plenty more close games that we can tip in our favor.

This year is our second as a member of the Great Northeast Collegiate Hockey Conference. The GNCHC expanded to 15 teams for the upcoming season, and should be highly competitive. Our team goal is to secure a spot in the GNCHC playoffs this year.

You can definitely tell that the team has a new attitude this year. We are rejuvenated and reenergized for the season ahead. With 11 newcomers, we will have plenty of fresh legs. The team is backstopped this year by senior goaltender Brookes Degen, who opened the season with a shutout against TCNJ.

New head coach Scott Carmack is supported by assistants Marc Baron, Tom Minton, and Ben Stear. The new coaching staff runs a very up-tempo practice. With their help we will compete in every game we play.

Key games for us this year will be our homecoming game against Kutztown on November 5th and Princeton December 9th, both at the Class of 1923 Arena. As in years past, we will also be playing in New York City against NYU on November 11th.

Thank you for supporting the team, and hopefully we will see you at a game this year.

Bill Matczak

From Associate Director of Structured Sport Mike Reno....

Dear Penn Hockey Alumni, Family and Friends,

The mission of Penn Recreation’s Structured Sport program is to enhance the student-athletes’ educational experience by fostering

their personal development through teamwork and competition. Penn Hockey continues that tremendous tradition, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support.

Presently, the annual University allocation does not fully cover the costs of operation the clubs that aspire to the highest competitive lev-els. As a result, your donation has a sizable impact, assisting our clubs in meeting their annual funding gaps. In short, it is not merely helpful to our teams, it is essential. In addition to your financial support, on

behalf of the players and coaches, we thank you for you attendance at our competitions - it’s great to have our Penn Hockey family cheering from the stands!

I’d like to thank the board members for their time and dedication, the coaches for their tirelesscommitment to their players, and on behalf of the Penn Recreation Community, I extend to you our appreciation for your support of our continued growth and progress.

Sincerely,Mike Reno

From the Men’s Ice Hockey Club President.....

University of Pennsylvania Men’s Ice Hockey 2011-2012 Competition Schedule

DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION RESULTS

23-Sep 07:15 PM The College of New Jersey Class of 1923 Arena T (0-0)

30-Sep 07:15 PM Rutgers University Class of 1923 Arena L (7-2)

7-Oct 07:15 PM University of Scranton Class of 1923 Arena W (6-2)

8-Oct 07:30 PM University of Delaware Class of 1923 Arena L (15-1)

14-Oct 09:00 PM The College of New Jersey Loucks Ice Center L (10-1)

15-Oct 08:00 PM Princeton University Hobey Baker Rink L (3-2)

21-Oct 07:15 PM CW Post Class of 1923 Arena

22-Oct 01:30 PM New Jersey Institute of Technology Prudential Center

28-Oct 07:15 PM LaSalle University Class of 1923 Arena

29-Oct 07:30 PM Muhlenberg College Class of 1923 Arena

5-Nov 11:30 AM Alumni Game Class of 1923 Arena

5-Nov 01:15 PM Kutztown University Class of 1923 Arena

11-Nov 08:20 PM New York University Chelsea Piers

13-Nov 04:15 PM Bucknell University Sunbury Ice Rink

18-Nov 07:00 PM University of Scranton Revolution Ice Center

20-Nov 05:20 PM Saint Joseph’s University Haverford Skatium

2-Dec 07:15 PM Millersville University Class of 1923 Arena

9-Dec 07:15 PM Princeton University Class of 1923 Arena

10-Dec 09:00 PM Rider University Loucks Ice Center

13-Jan 07:15 PM Georgetown University Class of 1923 Arena

14-Jan 06:30 PM Yale University Ingalls Rink

21-Jan 07:00 PM Gettysburg College York Ice Arena

27-Jan 07:15 PM Susquehanna University Class of 1923 Arena

28-Jan 04:20 PM LaSalle University Northeast Skatezone

3-Feb 07:45 PM Muhlenberg College Rink at Lehigh Valley

10-Feb 07:15 PM Seton Hall University Class of 1923 Arena

February 17-19 TBA GNCHC Playoffs Protec Hockey Ponds

February TBA TBA Ivy League Tournament TBA

Dear Penn Hockey Alumni,

Over the past year the Hockey Board and the mentoring committee have been seeking to develop new initiatives to facilitate Penn Hockey networking and assist current Penn Hockey players in finding jobs. One of our current initiatives is the Penn Hockey Resume Book.

What is the Penn Hockey Resume book?It is a collection of the current Men’s and Women’s Hockey teamresumes with a small introductory paragraph describing their career/ job hunting objectives (i.e., seeking full-time employment, ideally in an asset management capacity).

Why is this a good thing for Penn Hockey and the Alumni Association?The Board and the current players felt that the resume book could be a helpful tool for connecting current players with alumni who may have career advice or leads in a competitive job market.

How can alumni get a copy?We will be sending out a copy to everyone on our most up to date list serve, but feel free to e-mail either John Rooney (rooney16@aol.com) or Todd Leri (tleri7@gmail.com) and we’d be glad to send you a copy.Also, if you are interested in being part of any our upcoming Alumni mentoring initiatives, such as our “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” matchingprogram, please let us know

Thanks,John and Todd

2011-2012 Men’s Roster# Player Pos Year Ht Wt Hometown 2 Jeremy Wano D Grad 5’9 165 Philadelphia, PA 3 Spencer Granelli D 2015 5’10 160 New Rochelle, NY 4 Kevin Gramza D 2013 5’11 170 Buffalo, NY 5 Will Trotsky D 2015 5’11 195 Marblehead, MA 6 Steve Guynn D 2012 5’9 150 Hamilton, NJ 7 Ross Fehnel F 2012 6’1 175 Northampton, PA 8 Ethan Bassin F 2015 6’0 165 Philadelphia, PA 9 Reid Douty F 2015 5’11 155 Philadelphia, PA 10 Carey Bell D Grad 5’11 180 Philadelphia, PA 12 Drew Schaub D 2015 6’0 155 Philadelphia, PA 13 Eric Skoritowski F 2014 5’10 160 Philadelphia, PA 14 Brett Hagberg D 2015 5’6 155 Fitchburg, MA 15 Gianpaolo Carpinito F 2014 5’7 150 Wellesley, MA 16 Bobby Alexander F 2014 5’11 180 Winchester, MA 17 Bill Matczak F 2012 6’1 195 Sewell, NJ 18 Sam Riber F 2013 5’10 160 Florence, SC 19 Chris Holt F 2014 6’0 180 Weston, CT 21 William Scirrotto F 2015 5’10 150 Philadelphia, PA 22 Thomas Muse F 2014 6’1 180 Milton, MA 23 Sam Mehrberg D 2015 6’0 165 Princeton, NJ 25 Vincent Luczak F Grad 5’10 165 Philadelphia, PA

27 Alex Berman F 2014 5’10 185 Jericho, NY 29 Brooks Degen G 2012 6’1 185 Santa Barbara, CA

44 Mike Drittel F 2013 5’11 165 Greenwich, CT

Mentoring

Penn Hockey Featured AlumniRichard Sanford C’59I grew up in Montclair, NJ where my 11 letterman

father G. Foster Sanford, C’28 introduced me to Hockey playing for his weekend pick up games.....since I had little ankle support I always played goalie. When I went to Kent School,CT in 8th grade my hockey began in earnest.

My arrival at Penn with other prep school players help revive the program with some memorial volunteer

coaches like Rocky Rockavena and Jack Cleveland. I still connect with Rocky Fawcett , Mason Fleming and Micky Pope. At that time we played many late nights at the Market Street Arena on 41st and Market.

After Penn: I went to work for the Aetna 9 years in Philadelphia playing hockey on a regular basis. Later moved to North Jersey to work as an Insurance Broker in NYC where I now reside in World Financial Center or better known as Battery Park City overlooking the Hudson River. From there I played summer and winter hockey and post season tournaments with various East Coast teams such as “Foxes, NJ, Olde Crabs,CT, Rusty Blades, MA and The NY Golden Apples.”

My greatest memory(s): are 15 years of playing hockey abroad in Europe, East Europe, Russia, China Olympic team,Outer Mongolia outdoors at -30F, Thailand and Japan.....the best way to travel and meet the people!

Served as School Board Member and President of Basking Ridge, NJ School Board 13 years, coached hockey, play tennis and golf, sail a hybred 26X MacGregor(www.macgregor26.com) in Maine where I commute from NYC to Historic 1730 House in Yarmouth, Maine(www.PortlandPressHerald) search “Aging Beauty” for recent article. Collect, repair, ride and sell 70/80s’ Austrian Puch Mopeds!

Have 4 children: Richard, Dartmouth ‘85, Andrew, Univ. of Penn ‘87, Lindie, Wheaton ‘94, and Sara, Univ. of Colorado ‘10.

Have 7 grandchildren. Andrew who is an Alumni Player has a daughter and twin boys who all play travel hockey!

Join fellowIce Hockey alumni &

student athletes includingIce Hockey Board member,

Ross Giambalvo,EE’02 GEN’04

and start connecting today!

Join Now

www.pennathletics.com/mentoring

The Men’s Ice Hockey Clubinvites alumni, family and friends

to attend the Alumni Hockey Gameand the Penn Ice Hockey Game

on November 5th, 2011.

The alumni game will be held first at 11:30am, followed by Penn’s Game

from 1:15pm to 3:15pmvs. Kutztown University

If you are interested in either event,contact Mike Reno

at mreno@upenn.edu

Women’s Ice HockeyFrom the Women’s Captains

October 15 marks the beginning of yet another season for Penn Women’s Ice Hockey. With this season comes many new opportunities, including the chance to play new teams, the chance to participate in several pre-existing alumni events, and the chance to grow and develop our skills as a team.

We have recently hired an enthusiastic new coaching staff of three, including head coach Brett Cole Kauffman. Also joining the team this season is a fresh squad of rookie players, who will make up a third of our roster.

The 2011-2012 season will bring many forms of change for the Women’s Ice Hockey team—from the painting of the locker room to a new USA Hockey regulations. As we enter into our 8th consecutive year in the Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey League (DVCHC), we anticipate a season of development and success. We are excited to progress towards our goal of increasing alumni relations, starting with our participation in Homecoming weekend, alumni networking socials, and alumni mentoring seminars. Finally, with a recent re-structuring of the DVCHC, we welcome the opportunity to compete against Rutgers University and Columbia University—our first-ever Ivy League competitor.

Opening night at the Class of 1923 Arena will be Saturday, October 22 at 9:15pm, against Rutgers University’s Scarlet Knights. We hope to see many alumni, family, and friends of Penn Hockey out to support our team during this exciting time!

--Michaela Flaherty ’12 and Kristina Harter ’12 (Team Captains)

Penn Hockey Alumni Board

Women interested in joining the Penn Ice Hockey Alumni Board are

welcome to contact Mike Reno at mreno@upenn.edu.

Board Members provide communication to past players about the teams

progress, game schedules, and gatherings. Board members assist with

fundraising efforts for the team and most importantly lead and encourage

mentoring activities, to advise and support our players past graduation.

University of Pennsylvania Women’s Ice Hockey2011-2012 Competition Schedule

Date/Time Opponent LocationSat. Oct 15 5:20pm IUP Away

Sun. Oct.16 10:50am IUP AwaySat. Oct. 22 9:15pm Rutgers HomeSun. Oct. 23 8:15pm St. Joseph’s HomeFri. Jan. 20 8:15pm American (Scrimmage) HomeSat. Jan. 21 7:30pm Columbia Home

Sat. Jan. 28 TBD Columbia AwaySun. Feb. 5 3:15pm St. Joseph’s Home

Sat Feb11-Sun Feb. 12 Playoffs

2011-2012 Women’s RosterNumber Name Year Hometown Position

1 Kimberly Feeney 2015 Philadelphia, PA Goalie

8 Michaela Flarherty 2012 Barrington, RI Defense

10 Brittney Gross 2013 Right Wing

11 Molly Dee 2013 Tucson, AZ Right Wing

12 Molly Sprayregan 2013 Glencoe, IL Right Wing

13 Kristina Harter 2012 Ann Arbor, MI Right Wing

14 Elizabeth Feeney 2015 Philadelphia, PA Right Wing

15 Christine Alix 2013 W. Bloomfield, MI Right Wing

16 Julianne Parker 2012 Milton, MA Defense

18 Julia Dovelkis 2013 Philadelphia, PA Defense

21 Ellie Joles 2013 Albuquerque, NM Center

22 Jennifer Kang 2013 North Bergen, NJ Defense

24 Kristen Eng 2013 Greenwich, CT Center

Penn Hockey2011 Fiscal Year Honor Roll

The Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics wishes to thank the generous donors listed below to help us raise $9,704.

Thank You for your support in FY11

$1,000 to $2,500William L. Byrnes, W’43, parent

$500 to $999Csaplar Family Fund

James D. Dunning Jr., W’70Thomas H. Leri, EE’03, GEN’06

Anne E. Matthews, C’02R. Whit Matthews, C’02

Stuart Siegel, W’85

$250 to $499David L. Akre, W’81

Andrew Berman, parentChristian D. Gagliardi, NU’95, GNU’01, CGS’02

Ross J. Giamblavo, EE’02, GEN’04 Lawrence J. Rush, W’84

Charles Shapiro, C’79

$100 to $249Mitchell E. Arion V.M.D, V’85

Neil B. Bobys Family Trust Barry J. Dumser, W’70

Daniel H. GoldbergRichard F. Miller

Dr. John J. PrzygodaRichard C. Sanford, C’59

Mark Tyson, W’06Craig C. White, WEV’02

John F. Wisentaner, W’81

$1 to $99Elaine Sloane Alson

Matthew Bessette, C’07Joseph Cilluffo, C’93Mr. and Mrs. Dario

Eric DeLoneGary L. Feldman

Joseph L. Gallagher, WEV’81Michael M. Keresey, C’63

Robert KrzyspiaK, ENG’97, GEN’98Hal Mackenzie, C’10

Justin Mascitelli, C’06Marlin Newcomer

Caleb Spaulding, C’06Marc Bryan Simmons, G’98, WG’98

Eric Tieniber, ENG’10

Have you moved, changed your phone number or e-mail or just

have a story to share?

Please take a moment to updateyour information by simply

sending an e-mail to Molly Rand atrandm@pobox.upenn.edu

Your annual gift provides the club officers with the ability to purchase equipment,travel to away games, secure ice time and so much more This fiscal year the team must raise $12,000 to meet its financial

needs.

What do we need to getto $12,000 in FY 12?

One (1) gift at the $2,500 level

Two (2) gifts at the $1,000 level

Eight (8) gifts at the $500 level

Eight (8) gifts at the $250 level

Ten (10) gifts at the $100 level

Ten (10) gifts at the $50 level

Where can you fit in to help?

Please Participate

Yes! You can count on my support of Penn Ice Hockey in FY12!

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Each sport at Penn has individuals who stand out with their excellent performances. However, it takes an effort from the whole team to win! We need you to be a special part of our teams to ensure our continued success. We want to cultivate in our student athletes, alumni, and friends an enduring sense of community and shared responsibility to help lead our sports programs now and into the future.

The entire Penn Athletics community is called to come together in the spirit of teamwork and participation to reach our programs’ annual goals. University funding only partially covers the annual needs of our programs, so it is through YOUR participation that the experiences of our student-athletes are further enriched by obtaining the best equipment, maintaining competitive schedules, and recruitingvigorously on a national level. Your gift to Penn Athletics ensures that our athletes, facilities, and programs are able to remain strong and rise to their full potential.

To make your gift to Penn Athletics, fill out the enclosed pledge form or go online to www.pennathletics.com/support. Remember that your donations are tax deductible and could be eligible to be matched by your employer. Thank you for your generous support for Penn Athletics. GO QUAKERS

2011 Penn Hockey Newsletter