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by  Jill Caniglia

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to compete with enthusiasm, teamwork, focus, and good sportsmanship. Playing in the
Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League of the American Collegiate Hockey Associa-
tion provides a great challenge and has proven to be highly competitive hockey. I am
certain our loyal fans will enjoy the fast paced action and spirited environment. Thanks
to everyone who supports our team, and let's all cheer for another successful season
for our Midshipmen.
Go Navy! Chet Gladchuk, Athletic Director
The United States Naval Academy
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Founded: 10 October 1845
Enrollment: 4,400
Superintendent: Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler
Commandant of Midshipmen: Captain Matthew L. Klunder, USN
Colors: Blue & Gold
Mascot: Bill the Goat
Head Coach: Mike Fox Head Manager: Lindsay Guiberson
Assistant Coaches: Public Information Officer: Ray Feldmann
Jon Mahaffee Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Moesch
Brendan Curley Faculty Representative: Dr. Joshua Radice
Lieutenant Matt Thomas, USN Navy Hockey Broadcast Team:
Scott Steele Rich Moesch and Don Preul
Officer Representative: Photography:
Commander Patrick Murray, USN Lindsay Guiberson, Sherry Kunst, Lori Estevez,
Assistant Officer Representative: Kym Gabrielson and Chris Gluth
Lieutenant Allen Murphy, USN President, Friends of Navy Hockey:
Enlisted Representative: ETC (SW/AW) Dave Jackel, USN Mike Budney (’80)
Trainer: Cassie Hodgin Conference Affiliation:
Equipment Manager and Director of Game American Collegiate Hockey Association
Day Operations: Jim Guiberson Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League
www.navy hockey.net
Navy Hockey Media Guide prepared, sponsored and funded by the Friends of Navy Hockey. Cover design by Sherry Kunst, Sherry Kunst
Photography. Graphic design and layout by Jill Christine Designs. Copyright © 2009 Friends of Navy Hockey, Annapolis, MD. All Rights Reserved.
Table of Contents
Team Roster 3
Season Outlook 4
Team Bios 6
Staff Bios 23
Friends of Navy Hockey 30
Class Photos 31
2008-09 Academic Report 32
2008-09 Post-Season Awards 33
Goaltending Leaders 34
Scoring Leaders 35
Class of 2009 Now Serving 36
40th Anniversary 38
2008-09 Game by Game Results 41
No. Player Position Year Ht. Wt. Hometown / Previous Team
1 Alex Tidei*** Goalie Sr 6’ 0” 165 Park Ridge, IL / Loyola Academy
1 Ryan Dendler Goalie Fr 5’ 10” 160 Tinley Park, IL / Br. Rice High School
1 Michael Thorsen Goalie Fr 6’ 0” 160 Naples, FL / Northfield Mount Hermon Prep School
2 Patrick Maguire Defense Fr 5’ 10” 165 Rockville, MD / Tri-City Eagles
3 Sean Parmigiane Forward Fr 5’ 8” 160 Medway, MA / Medway H.S.
4 Gary Beier Defense So 6’ 1” 175 Arnold, MD / Mount St. Joseph H.S.
5 Kevin Frederick* Forward So 5’ 10” 170 Minneapolis, MN / St. Thomas Academy
6 Chandler Brewer*** Defense Sr 5’ 10” 170 Darien, CT / Phillips Exeter Academy
7 Sam Carlson** Center Jr 5’ 8” 170 Richfield, MN / Richfield H.S.
8 Jim Tumolo* Forward So 5’ 7” 170 Turnersville, NJ / Washington Township H.S.
9 Michael Orzetti Forward Jr 6’ 4” 215 Ridgewood, NJ / North Jersey Avalanche
10 Keegan Kinkade*** Center Sr 5’ 6” 160 Indianapolis, IN / Culver Military Academy
11 Jake Stevens-Haas Center Jr 5’ 11” 160 Westfield, NJ / NJ Kings
11 Justin Jackson Forward Jr 6’1” 175 Coeur d’Alene, ID / CDAHA Thunder Rep.A
12 Stevie Csutoros Forward Jr 5’ 10” 180 Woodbridge, VA / Osbourn Park H.S.
13 Jonathan Wheeler* Defense Jr 5’ 10” 200 Newport Beach, CA / Ducks Alliance 18 AAA
14 Calen Mims* Forward Sr 6’ 1” 198 Albuquerque, NM / Albuquerque Academy
15 Andrew Ochalek*** Defense Sr 6’ 2” 210 Milan, MI / Milan H.S.
16 Rob Van Winter Forward Fr 5’ 6” 165 Cumberland, RI / Mount Saint Charles Academy
17 Curtis Bolinger Forward Fr 5’ 10” 195 Lancaster, PA / Lancaster Firebirds AA
18 Alan Hansen Forward Fr 5’ 8” 160 Orlando, FL / Orlando Eagles
19 Patrick Heitman*** Defense Sr 6’ 0” 210 St. Louis, MO / Seckman H.S.
20 Scott Wood Forward Fr 5’ 3” 130 Okinawa, Japan / Okinawa Sniperz
21 Pat McAleer* Defense So 5’ 9” 162 Orono, ME / Kents Hill School
22 Matt Roberts Defense Jr 6’ 0” 175 Anchorage, AK / Montana State University Hellcats
23 Matt Lutch Forward Fr 5’ 10” 170 Milton, MA / EMJHL Bridgewater Bandits
24 Christian Sandroni Goalie Fr 5’ 9” 165 South Bend, Indiana / Penn H.S.
25 Mitch Pulver* Forward So 5’ 10” 180 Chippewa Falls, WI / Marquette Electricians AAA
26 Tom Fick* Forward So 6’ 3” 190 Marine, MN / Forest Lake Area H.S.
27 Philip Castiel Forward So 5’ 11” 175 Washington, DC / Wilson Tigers
28 Christopher Stevens Defense Fr 5’ 10” 180 Springfield, VA / West Springfield H.S.
28 Zak Bishop Forward Jr 5’ 8” 155 Pierre, SD / T. F. Riggs H.S.
29 Liam Kearney Forward Fr 5’ 10” 165 Wilbraham, MA / Minnechaug Regional H.S.
30 Jameson Marshall* Goalie So 6’ 0” 163 Barrington, RI / Salisbury School
31 Eric Anderson** Goalie Sr 5’ 11” 170 Sartell, MN / Sartell H.S.
33 Shane Moran Forward So 6’ 0” 210 West Chester, PA / Quakers AA
35 Jeremey Estevez*** Goalie Sr 5’ 10” 185 Grand Rapids, MI / Cranbrook Kingswood
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“THE MIDSHIPMEN WILL HAVE TO FIND WAYS
TO SCORE EARLY AND SCORE OFTEN.”
“Go out there and play Navy Hockey!” played, but arguably the toughest 42-game schedule among all
That is a frequent exhortation made by head coach Mike American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) teams. Navy
Fox in the locker room to his players before the Midshipmen ended the season with 15 wins; another four games were tied
take the ice. For every player on the team, those seven simple at the end of regulation. Without a doubt, the Mids definitely
words mean it’s time for 60 minutes of an aggressive, disci- made a strong statement that they were a highly competitive
plined and unrelenting system of offense, defense, and neutral team on the national stage.
zone play that wears opponents down and enables Navy to be Four of the top five goal scorers from that 2008-2009
competitive until the final buzzer sounds. team graduated last May, taking a combined total of 67 goals
That intense, hard-hitting, and fast-paced brand of hockey with them. Whether this year’s returning upper classmen and
the Mids are known for year after year defines the term “Navy newcomers can make up for those lost tallies will go a long way
Hockey.” But who comprises Navy Hockey? The answer to that in determining whether the Mids can surpass last season’s 15
question can change as the personality of the team differs from wins or the previous year’s 20-win mark.
year-to-year. Keeping the puck out of Navy’s net is not expected to be a
This year’s squad is comprised of an especially selfless major question mark for the 2009-2010 season. The Mids re-
group of leaders who have an impressive reputation of excel- turn three seasoned goaltenders, led by seniors Eric Anderson
ling both on and off the ice. They entered the season with a and Jeremey Estevez, who have played in a combined total
combined cumulative grade point average of 3.233, which is of 99 games in their Naval Academy careers. They are joined
among the top three intercollegiate sports at the Naval Acad- by sophomore Jameson Marshall, who compiled an impres-
emy behind only golf and women’s tennis. The hockey team is sive 3.78 goals against average and .872 save percentage in
comprised of several players who currently hold, or will hold, 22 games as a freshman.
Company Commander and other high-ranking Brigade leader- Waiting in the wings for a chance to see some action be-
ship positions. The roster includes one accomplished musician tween the pipes is a trio of talented plebe netminders: Christian
and one Class President. Sandroni (from Granger, Indiana and the younger brother of
The 2009-2010 squad will be a young team but will also Alex, class of 2007), Ryan Dendler (an Illinois native who
have some talented returnees who impressed coaches and fans attended Brother Rice High School), and Michael Thorsen
alike last year as plebes with their speed, intensity, and ability to (who was a goaltender with the AAA Florida Everblades near his
put the puck in the net. Several others who began last season Naples, Florida home).
on the taxi squad earned permanent spots on the roster by the Navy returns a solid corps of rugged defensemen who
end of the year. should help goalies keep pucks out of the net and opponents
Last season, Navy chose to test its place nationally by play- out of the crease. Leading this year’s backliners are senior team
ing not only the toughest schedule the Midshipmen have ever captains Chandler Brewer and Patrick Heitman, plus
assistant captain Andrew Ochalek. Connecticut native Brew- men, many of whom played for highly regarded high school,
er scored a pair of goals last season, and the 6’0”, 210-pound prep school, and junior hockey programs around the country
Heitman is the team’s leading scorer among returnees after a last year. The promising plebes include Rob Van Winter from
12-goal, 21-assist season last year. The 6’2”, 210-pound Och- Cumberland, RI, a product of Vermont Academy and Mount
alek gives the Mids quiet leadership and a strong physical pres- Saint Charles Academy; Curtis Bolinger, a hard-nosed skater
ence whenever he steps onto the ice. from Lancaster, PA; Liam Kearney, a shifty skater from Wil-
Besides the three seniors, Navy has four other returning braham, MA; as well as several free-wheeling forwards in Matt
defensemen, including juniors Matt Roberts and Jonathan Lutch (Milton, MA), Alan Hansen (Orlando, FL), Sean
Wheeler, along with sophomores Gary Beier and Pat Parmigiane (Medway, MA), and Scott Wood (Okinawa,
McAleer. Wheeler has played in 50 games during his first Japan).
two seasons with the Mids, while both Beier and McAleer made Senior Alex Tidei, the likeable Illinois native who has re-
impressive debuts as freshmen last season. corded a 2.51 goals against average and an .890 save percent-
A pair of incoming plebe defensemen – Patrick Maguire age in 215 minutes in goal during his USNA career, is serving as
and Chris Stevens – are also hoping to see some ice time Team President this season.
during the current campaign. “We have a great group of guys and outstanding senior
The Midshipmen are also blessed with two outstanding de- leadership,” observed third year head coach Mike Fox (35-41-5).
fensive forwards: senior assistant captain Keegan Kinkade “We are this close to being able to compete night in and night
and classmate Calen Mims. Kinkade is a relentless penalty out with the top teams in our league and in the ACHA. There’s
killer who is consistently matched up against the opposition’s no doubt in my mind that this team has the potential, the ability,
top scorer, while Mims is looking to bounce back from an injury- the character, and the heart to take us up to that next level.”
plagued junior year. Mims is also a talented singer-musician Coach Fox will be assisted behind the bench this year by
who has recorded several songs in his “off time.” Jon Mahaffee, Brendan Curley, Scott Steele and Lt.
For Navy to be competitive and successful in the Eastern Matty Thomas. Mahaffee joins the Navy coaching staff fol-
States Collegiate Hockey League (ESCHL) -- facing such pow- lowing an impressive two-year stint as head coach at his alma
erhouse programs as Penn State, URI, West Chester, and Dela- mater, Towson University. Compiling a 31-27-3 record, the An-
ware -- it will have to find ways to score early and score often. napolis native was named Eastern Collegiate Hockey Associa-
Among those expected to contribute offensive punch are junior tion (ECHA) ‘Coach of the Year’ last season. Curley, back for
forwards Sam Carlson, Steve Csutoros, Michael Orzetti, his eighth year with the Midshipmen, played hockey at Miami of
and Jake Stevens-Haas, plus sophomores Tom Fick, Kev- Ohio and with the Hampton Roads Admirals in the ECHL. Steele,
in Frederick, Shane Moran, Mitch Pulver, Jim Tumolo, returning for his third season as an assistant coach, played for
and Phil Castiel. several seasons in the Central Hockey League with the Sioux City
From that group of 10 wingers and centers, Pulver showed Musketeers, St. Paul Saints, and Mohawk Valley Stars. Thomas,
great promise as a plebe a year ago, contributing 15 goals and in his first year as an assistant, played for four years on the Navy
15 assists to finish as the team’s fifth leading scorer. Fick was Hockey team before graduating in 2005
right behind his classmate Pulver in the point department, accu- Navy will play 23 home games, including the 33rd annual
mulating 7 goals and 18 assists in his rookie campaign. Carl- Crabpot Tournament on the second weekend in February. This
son (8 goals), Frederick (5), Orzetti (3), and Tumolo (2) also year’s tournament will feature Towson University, the University
displayed an ability to light the lamp on the offensive side of the of Maryland, and first-timer Salisbury University in addition to
ice. Youngster Moran is making his debut with the hockey team the Mids.
after being a member of the Navy crew team as a plebe. As a special highlight this season, the Mids will face Temple
Besides being a talented hockey player, Orzetti is President University at the Flyers Skate Zone rink in Philadelphia on Friday
of the Class of 2011. night, December 11 – the night before the Army-Navy football
The returning forwards will have some stiff competition for game being played on Saturday, December 12 at Lincoln Finan-
spots on the team, thanks to a good group of incoming fresh- cial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles.
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#31 Eric Anderson
Stats Games Mins. Saves GA GAA Save Pct.
2006-07 28 1600 757 95 3.56 .888
2007-08 29 1565 890 117 4.49 .884
2008-09 4 190 119 11 3.47 .915
TOTALS 61 3355 1766 223 3.99 .888
Goaltender…5’11”…170…major is Mechanical Engineering… “Realized I don’t get air-sick if I stay on the ground in the Marine
Hometown: Sartell, Minnesota…Parents: Scott and Sue Ander- Corps”... Person you most admire: “Chesty Puller”…Favorite
son, and Denise Boudreau…Sisters: Julia, Sarah, and Gina… hockey team: Minnesota North Stars…Favorite hockey player:
Eric attended Sartell High School, where he played goalten- Dwayne Roloson… Favorite food: Steak and Potatoes…Favorite
der on the varsity hockey squad…Why did you decide to go to book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain…Favor-
USNA: “I saw the movie Top Gun a couple times and thought ite movie: Super Bad…Favorite TV show: Scrubs…Plans after
I could do it better”…How has that decision affected your life: graduation: Marine Ground.
#6 Chandler Brewer (C)
Stats Games Goals Assists Points
2006-07 2 0 0 0
2007-08 25 2 4 6
2008-09 39 2 2 4
TOTALS 67 4 6 10
Defense…5’10”…170…major is Economics…Hometown: “Cool brochure”…How has that decision affected your life: “My
Darien, Connecticut…2008-2009 ESCHL Academic All-League room is neater”…Person you most admire: “My parents, for
Team (3.9 GPA)…Parents: Russell and Nancy Brewer…Brother: always setting the example”…Favorite hockey team: New York
Charlie (20)…Sister: Chelsea (17)…scored the game winning Rangers…Favorite hockey player: Mark Messier…Favorite food:
goal in dramatic overtime fashion against Lehigh on October Blue Cheese Burgers…Favorite book: The Call of the Wild…
17th…also netted a goal against Drexel on Halloween night… Favorite movie: Miracle…Favorite TV show: The Office… Plans
Chandler attended Phillips Exeter Academy where he played de- after graduation: Learn how to surf.
fense on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go to USNA:
#35 Jeremey Estevez
Stats Games Mins. Saves GA GAA Save Pct.
2006-07 4 173 78 13 4.51 .857
2007-08 10 436 150 18 2.48 .893
2008-09 24 1208 692 99 4.92 .875
TOTALS 38 1817 920 130 4.29 .876
Goaltender…5’10”…185…major is Aeronautical Engineer- on life and what it means to succeed.”…Person you most ad-
ing…Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan…Parents: Walter mire: “Patrick Cavanaugh, for his determination, commitment to
and Laurie Estevez…Jeremey attended Cranbrook Kingswood excellence and unwillingness to accept nothing less.”…Favorite
in Bloomfield Hills, MI where he played goalie on the hockey hockey team: New York Rangers…Favorite hockey player: Mike
team…Why did you decide to go to USNA: “To receive a first Richter…Favorite food: Streak and Shrimp…Favorite book: In-
class education and serve my country.”…How has that decision side Delta Force…Favorite movie: Shooter…Favorite TV show:
affected you: “The Academy has given me a new perspective JAG…Plans after graduation: Naval Aviation
#19 Patrick Heitman (C)
Stats Games Goals Assists Points
2006-07 5 0 0 0
2007-08 30 6 12 18
2008-09 40 12 21 33
TOTALS 75 18 33 51
Defense…6’0”…210…major is History…Hometown: St. Louis, hockey”…How has that decision affected your life: “it had an af-
Missouri…2008-2009 ESCHL All-League Team (2nd Team) and fect on everything I do and every decision I make”…Person you
All-Defense Team…Parents: Rick and Pat Heitman…Brothers: most admire: “my parents, I wouldn’t be who I am today without
Kyle Heitman (23) and Eric Forst (30) …led all Navy defense- them”…Favorite hockey team: St. Louis Blues…Favorite hockey
men in goal scoring with 12 goals and scoring with 33 points... player: T.J. Oshie…Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo… Favorite
led all Navy skaters with 9 power play goals and 3 game win- book: Once and Future King…Favorite movie: Wedding Crash-
ning goals…Patrick attended Seckman High School where he ers…Favorite TV show: The Office…Plans after graduation: Get
played defense on the hockey team…Why did you decide to go Drafted in the NHL.
to USNA: “To serve my country, get a good education, and play
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#10 Keegan Kinkade (A)
Stats Games Goals Assists Points
2006-07 14 0 1 1
2007-08 35 3 12 15
2008-09 38 0 5 5
TOTALS 87 3 18 21
Center…5’6”…160…his major is Systems Engineering… States military”…How has that decision affected your life: “I
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana…2008-2009 ESCHL Aca- now have more respect for those who serve”…Person you most
demic All-League Team (4.0 GPA)…Parents: Kent and Susan admire: “My father, for teaching me what it means to be men-
Kinkade…Sister: Kelly (24)…excellent defensive forward who tally tough”…Favorite hockey team: St. Louis Blues… Favorite
can be counted to stop the opposing team’s top line…a relent- hockey player: Patrick Heitman…Favorite food: Steak…Favorite
less penalty killer…Keegan attended Culver Military Academy book: Ender’s Game…Favorite movie: Bull Durham…Favorite
where he played left wing and center on the hockey team… TV show: The Office…Plans after graduation: Marine Corps.
Why did you decide to go to USNA: “To be a part of the United
#14 Calen Mims
Stats Games Goals Assists Points
2006-07 4 0 1 1
2007-08 4 4 1 5
2008-09 10 0 2 2
TOTALS 18 4 4 8
Forward…6’1”…198…his major is English…Hometown: Albu- life: “Totally messed up my flow.” …Person you most admire:
querque, New Mexico…Parents: Phil and Terri Mims…Brother: “Father; his humorous outlook on life”…Favorite hockey team:
Chance (34)…Sister: Kendall (25)… recorded assists against Pittsburgh Penguins...Favorite player: “Tom Fick; his ability to go
Towson and John Carroll…suffered a knee injury that kept him top cheese all day, and the guy doesn’t even have to stretch”....
out most of 2008-2009 season… Calen attended the Albuquer- Favorite food: Enchiladas…Favorite book: Tortilla Flat …Favor-
que Academy where he played center on the hockey team…Why ite movie: Good Will Hunting…Favorite TV show: Californica-
did you decide to go to USNA: “My brother convinced me. He tion…Plans after graduation: Surface Warfare.
left out a lot of details.”…How has that decision affected your