College Information
Saint Mary's University
Location:
700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987
Founded: 1912
Enrollment: 1200
President: Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC
Nickname: Cardinals
Colors: Red and White
Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
National Affiliation: NCAA Division III

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Coaching Staff
Head coach: Don Olson
(22nd year), 282-264-20 at SMU
Assistants: Terry Mannor, Tom Farren, Donny Nadeau

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Sports Information
Sports Information Director
Donny Nadeau
ph: 507-457-1634;
fax: 507-457-6967
e-mail: dnadeau@smumn.edu

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1998-99 game by game results
1998-99 Schedule
8-5-3 MIAC (T-4th), 11-10-4 Overall

Nov. 10 UW-Stevens Point L, 4-1
Nov. 20 at Lake Forest T, 4-4
Nov. 21 at Lake Forest W, 3-2 OT
Nov. 26 Augsburg* L, 3-2
Nov. 27 Bethel* L, 7-6 OT
Nov. 28 Hamline W, 7-2
Dec. 4 at Hamline W, 11-0
Dec. 5 Hamline W, 9-1
Dec. 8 at UW-River Falls W, 6-2
Dec. 11 Concordia W, 6-2
Dec. 12 Concordia L, 4-0
Jan. 2 at UW-Superior L, 4-2
Jan. 8 St. Thomas T, 6-6
Jan. 9 at St. Thomas L, 3-2
Jan. 15 at St. John¹s L, 7-2
Jan. 16 at St. John¹s W, 7-4
Jan. 22 St. Olaf W, 9-2
Jan. 23 at St. Olaf W, 8-7
Jan. 29 at Augsburg L, 6-2
Jan. 30 Augsburg T, 4-4
Feb. 5 at Gustavus T, 3-3
Feb. 6 Gustavus W, 7-1
Feb. 12 Bethel W, 7-2
Feb. 13 at Bethel L, 6-2
Feb. 19 Air Force Academy L, 3-0
*at MIAC Thanksgiving Tournament
 

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1999-2000 Schedule
Date Opponent Time
Date Opponent Time
Nov. 5 Gustavus 7:05 p.m.
Nov. 6 at Gustavus 7 p.m.
Nov. 12 at Concordia 7 p.m.
Nov. 13 at Concordia 2 p.m.
Nov. 19 UW-River Falls 7:05 p.m.
Nov. 20 UW-Stout 7:05 p.m.
Dec. 3 Hamline 7:05 p.m.
Dec. 4 at Hamline 7 p.m.
Dec. 10 at St. Norbert 7:05 p.m.
Dec. 11 at Marian 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 7 at UW-Eau Claire 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 8 Stevens Piont 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 11 at UW-River Falls 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 14 Lake Forest 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 15 Lake Forest 2:05 p.m.
Jan. 21 St. Olaf 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 22 at St. Olaf 7 p.m.
Jan. 28 Bethel 7:05 p.m.
Jan. 29 at Bethel 1 p.m.
Feb. 4 St. Thomas 7:05 p.m.
Feb. 5 at St. Thomas 7 p.m.
Feb. 11 Augsburg 7:05 p.m.
Feb. 12 at Augsburg 7 p.m.
Feb. 18 St. John¹s 7:05 p.m.
Feb. 19 St. John¹s 2:05 p.m.

Feb. 25-26 MIAC Playoffs
March 3-4 MIAC Playoffs
 
 

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Brief Player & Team Information
Last year 11-10-4 Overall, 8-5-3 MIAC, 5th Place
 

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Key Returning Players
Denny O'Connor (Jr., F, Roseville, Minn.) (13 goals, 21 assists);
Kevin Mackey (Sr., F, 14 goals, 18 assists);  Ryan Stinson (So.,
F, Winona, Minn.) (10 goals, 13 assists) ;
Fred Hennen (Sr., G, White Bear Lake, Minn.) (7-7-3, 472 saves, .896 save %, 3.32 GAA)

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Key Newcomers
 
 

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Key Player Losses
Randy Gallatin (Two-time All-MIAC, 8 goals, 13 assists);
Jason Sato (13 goals, 22 assists).

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Season Outlook/Notes:
by School's SID

If Saint Mary¹s University men¹s hockey coach Don Olson had his way, the Y2K bug could strike right now -and wipe out all memory of last year.

For the second straight year, the Cardinals found themselves on the outside looking in as the conference's top four teams took part in the MIAC's post-season tournament.

And it¹s a memory Olson certainly wouldn't mind having wiped from his memory bank.

"Last year was disappointing," admitted Olson, whose team officially finished the conference season tied with Augsburg for the fourth and final playoff spot, but lost the tiebreaker to the Auggies (SMU lost and tied Augsburg in their two regular-season meetings). "When you start every year, your goal is to win the conference, get into the playoffs and take a run at the NCAA tournament.

"To put in the kind of time and effort that we did, it's frustrating to not be among those teams still playing in early March."

If nothing else, however, Olson is hoping that last year¹s absence from post-season play will motivate this year¹s squad to make sure to write a different ending to their season ‹ an ending that includes the Cardinals' first NCAA playoff appearance since the 1994-95 season.

"You can tell that everyone has worked very hard in the off-season and they are eager to get the season started,² said Olson, whose team kicks off its season with a conference series against Gustavus Nov. 5-6. "I think there are a number of people who are using our absence from the post-season the last two years as motivation. We¹ve got a number of seniors who got a taste of (the MIAC playoffs) as freshmen and haven¹t experienced it again since. "We don't want to be left on the outside looking in this year."

With five of their top eight scorers and two of their top two goaltenders back, it's no wonder the Cardinals are eager to begin erasing old memories. Denny O'Connor (Roseville, Minn.) (13 goals, 21 assists), Kevin Mackey (Palos HIlls, Ill.) (14 goals, 18 assists) and Ryan Stinson (Winona, Minn.) (10 goals, 13 assists) lead a Cardinal offense that promises to be deeper than in recent years, while Fred Hennen (White Bear Lake, Minn.) (7-7-3, 472 saves, .896 save %, 3.32 GAA) returns after starting in 17 of SMU¹s 25 games in goal.

"We lost some talented people (to graduation), and we are going to need some of our younger players to step up and make a bigger contribution," explained Olson, who will be without the services of graduated seniors Randy Gallatin and Jason Sato, who combined to score 21 goals and net 51 points a year ago. "The conference keeps getting tougher and tougher every year. Just look at last year -seven teams were still battling for the four playoff spots right down to the final weekend.

"I think the team that we put on the ice (against Gustavus) will be an improved team over a year ago," Olson added. "There¹s a lot talent - a lot of potential - but team chemistry and our attitude will ultimately determine the level of success we can reach."

Whether or not the Cardinals can turn potential into a return trip to the MIAC playoffs, however, remains to be seen.³You can tell that everyone has worked very hard in the off-season and they are eager to get the season started," said Olson.

With five of their top eight scorers and two of their top two goaltenders back, it's no wonder the Cardinals are eager to begin erasing old memories. Denny O'Connor (Roseville, Minn.) (13 goals, 21 assists), Kevin Mackey (14 goals, 18 assists) and Ryan Stinson (Winona, Minn.) (10 goals, 13 assists) lead a Cardinal offense that promises to be deeper than in recent years, while Fred Hennen (White Bear Lake, Minn.) (7-7-3, 472 saves, .896 save %, 3.32 GAA) returns after starting in 17 of SMU¹s 25 games in goal.
 

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Preseason Roster |
 # Name Pos Ht Wt Cl Hometown
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 1 Dan Byron G 5-9 165 Jr Edina, Minn.
 2 Dave Karsnia D 6-1 190 Sr International Falls, Minn.
 4 Hjalmar Rose D 6-2 220 So Bloomington, Minn.
 5 Tony DeMars D 6-0 190 Sr Mahtomedi, Minn.
 6 Denny O'Connor F 5-10 185 Jr Roseville, Minn.
 8 Ryan Stinson F 5-11 180 So Winona, Minn.
 9 John Redpath F 5-10 180 So Mahtomedi, Minn.
10 Josh Knudtson F 5-10 175 Jr Austin, Minn.
11 Scott Kronebusch D 6-1 185 Sr Winona, Minn.
12 Joe Pope F 6-0 185 So St. Michael, Minn.
14 Chad Janezich F 6-1 195 Sr Fridley, Minn.
15 Justin Hanratty F 6-1 185 Fr Plymouth, Minn.
16 Jeff Rose F 5-9 170 Sr White Bear Lake, Minn.
17 Brent Ericksen F 6-1 190 Sr Richfield, Minn.
18 Colin Emans F 5-10 155 Fr Hutchinson, Minn.
19 Nick Jedinak F 6-1 185 So Maple Grove, Minn.
20 Kevin Mackey F 6-3 215 Sr Palos Hills, Ill.
21 Dusty Verhey F 6-3 185 Sr Albert Lea, Minn.
22 Jason Tripicchio D 5-10 185 Sr Skokie, Ill.
23 Dustin Noble D 6-2 205 Jr Spring Lake Park, Minn.
24 Greg Wertz D 6-2 210 Fr Anchorage, Alaska
25 Mark Gryniewski D 6-3 225 Fr Shoreview, Minn.
26 Todd Hangge F 5-8 175 Fr Rochester, Minn.
27 Matt Hangge F 5-10 190 Jr Rochester, Minn.
28 Adam Knutson F 6-2 215 Sr Cottage Grove, Minn.
29 Allen Knowles G 5-9 190 Fr Hermantown, Minn.
30 Fred Hennen G 5-10 165 Sr White Bear Lake, Minn.
31 Brian Dahlen F 6-1 180 Fr Bloomington, Minn.
32 Bryan Trottier F 5-11 165 So Doylestown, Pa.
33 Joe Duda F 6-0 195 Jr Rochester, Minn.
34 Nate Agard F 5-11 180 Jr Stillwater, Minn.
35 Eric Richardson G 5-10 155 So Skokie, Ill.

Head coach: Don Olson (22nd season)
Assistants: Terry Mannor, Tom Farren, Donny Nadeau
 
 
 
 

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