School: Saint John’s University
Founded: 1857
Location: Collegeville, Minn.
Enrollment: 1,689
President: Brother Dietrich Reinhart OSB
Athletic Director: Jim Smith
Team Nickname: Johnnies
Colors: Cardinal and Blue
 

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Coaching Staff
Head Coach: John Harrington (Sixth Season)
Associate Coach: Jeff Giesen
Assistant Coaches: Jason Johnson, Dave Stone
Athletic Trainer: Josh Davis
Manager: Gabe Sinna
Statistician: Angela Probst

1998-99 Saint John's University (Minn.) Hockey Head Coach

John Harrington will begin his sixth season as head hockey coach at Saint John's in 1998-99. In his first five seasons at SJU, Harrington has helped establish a winning tradition that reflects upon his career in the sport of hockey. Harrington has guided the Johnnies to a 84-49-9 record during his first five years with the program. Harrington, the winningest hockey coach in school
history, led the Johnnies to the NCAA tournament in 1996 and 1997.

A member of the 1980 and 1984 United States Olympic hockey teams, Harrington most recently served as an assistant hockey coach at nearby St. Cloud State University. Prior to his move to St. Cloud, Harrington worked as an assistant coach at the University of Denver from 1984 to 1990.

As a player, Harrington was a standout prep athlete at Virginia High School and later starred with the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs from 1975 to 1979. He gained national fame as a member of the U.S. Olympic team that captured the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Harrington went on to play one season of hockey in Lugano, Switzerland, (1980-81) before returning home as a member of the U.S. National Hockey Team in 1981, 1982 and 1983. He completed his international playing career as a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team.

A member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth, Minn., Harrington received the Lester Patrick Award in 1980 for outstanding service to hockey in the U.S. He is a charter member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, a 1990 inductee into the Minnesota Olympic Hall of Fame and a 1997 inductee into the Virginia Hall of Fame.

In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Harrington has served as an assistant coach at the U.S. Junior Olympic Festival (1992) and the National Sports Festival (1990 and 1983). He also served as an assistant coach at Apple Valley High School from 1981 to 1984. In 1995, Harrington served as head coach of Team North at the Olympic Sports Festival in Denver, Colo.

The 1993-94 and 1995-96 MIAC coach-of-the-year, Harrington's Johnnies posted a 17-10, 12-4-0 record in 1997-98. The Johnnies finished third in the MIAC regular season standings and lost in the MIAC playoff semifinal series. In 1996-97, SJU won the MIAC championship and brought home the third-place trophy from the NCAA final four, which was the highest finish ever for a MIAC hockey team in the NCAA Div. III tournament.

In the fall Harrington works as an assistant coach with the Saint John's soccer team.
 
 

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Sports Information:
SID: Michael Hemmesch
Office Phone: 320-363-2595
Home Phone: 320-363-3807
Fax: 320-363-3446
Cellular Phone: 320-290-3753
E-mail Address: mhemmesch@csbsju.edu
School WWW Address:  http://www.csbsju.edu/public.affairs/sju.sports/index.html |

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 1997-98 game by game
Hockey Schedule
Date Opponent Location/Time
Nov. 15 at St. Scholastica (1-0) W, 9-7
Nov. 22 Concordia (2-0, 1-0 MIAC) W, 6-0
Nov. 23 Concordia (3-0, 2-0 MIAC) W, 5-4
Nov. 27 MIAC Tournament vs. Hamline (4-0) W, 8-4
Nov. 28 MIAC Tournament vs. Augsburg (5-0) W, 6-4
Nov. 29 MIAC Tournament vs. St. Thomas (5-1) L, 3-4
Dec. 5 at St. Olaf (6-1, 3-0 MIAC) W, 6-2
Dec. 6 St. Olaf (7-1, 4-0 MIAC) W, 3-2
Dec. 13 at Bemidji State (7-2) L, 3-4
Dec. 27 at Charleswood, MB (Exhib.) W, 10-2
Jan. 2 at Augsburg (8-2, 5-0 MIAC) W, 5-3
Jan. 3 Augsburg (8-3, 5-1 MIAC) L, 3-4
Jan. 9 at Gustavus (8-4, 5-2 MIAC) L, 3-5
Jan. 10 Gustavus (9-4, 6-2 MIAC) W, 9-2
Jan. 16 Bethel (10-4, 7-2 MIAC) W, 9-3
Jan. 17 at Bethel (11-4, 8-2 MIAC) W, 3-0
Jan. 23 at St. Mary's (12-4, 9-2 MIAC)  W, 4-0
Jan. 24 at St. Mary's (13-4, 10-2 MIAC) W, 4-2
Jan. 30 at Hamline (14-4, 11-2 MIAC) W, 13-2
Jan. 31 Hamline (15-4, 12-2 MIAC) W, 13-1
Feb. 6 at Air Force (15-5) L, 1-9
Feb. 7 at Air Force (15-6) L, 3-7
Feb. 13 at St. Thomas (15-7, 12-3 MIAC) L, 1-9
Feb. 14 St. Thomas (15-8, 12-4 MIAC)  L, 8-9
Feb. 19 UM-Crookston (16-8)  W, 8-3
Feb. 20 UM-Crookston (17-8)  W, 11-0
  MIAC Playoff Semifinals
Feb. 27  at Augsburg (17-9) L, 3-4
Feb. 28  at Augsburg (17-10) L, 2-4

1997-98 Saint John's University (Minn.) Hockey Highlights

* SJU finished the 1997-98 season with a solid 17-10 record, and were 12-4 in
the MIAC finishing a point behind Augsburg and St. Thomas in third place.

* SJU coach John Harrington, the all-time winningest hockey coach in school
history, improved his record with the team's 17-10 finish. Harrington's career
record stands at 84-49-9 in five seasons at SJU.

* Junior defenseman Tyrg Sarsland was named to the 1998 Titan/AHCA College
Division All-American First Team.

* Junior forward Matt Erredge was named to the 1998 Titan/AHCA College Division
All-American Second Team.

* Senior forward Nick Kulenkamp, junior foward Matt Erredge, junior goalie Mark
Rice and junior defenseman Tryg Sarsland were named to the MIAC All-Conference
team.

* Junior Tyrg Sarsland was named 1997-98 MIAC Player of the Year.

* SJU had their best offensive season in team history with a 5.64 goals
per game average.

* Junior Matt Erredge tied a SJU record for points in a season with 60 (33
goals, 27 assists). His 33 goals also tied a SJU record. Erredge currently
ranks sixth on the SJU all-time scorers leaderboard with 128 points (64 goals,
64 assists), and needs 30 points next season to be come SJU's all-time leading
scorer.

* Senior Nick Kulenkamp finished his career as the fourth leading scorer
in SJU history with 140 points (62 goals and 78 assists). His assist total of
78 is second in SJU history. His 35 assists in 1997-98 is the second highest
assist total for a single season in SJU history.

* Junior Tryg Sarsland finished the season with a SJU record 37 assists in a
single season. Sarsland ends his SJU career with 92 points (23 goals, 69
assists).
Senior Mark Swenson set the SJU record for games played in a career with
114. Swenson also finished his career15th on SJU all-time scorers list with 104
points (43 goals, 61 assists).

SJU Hockey Records Broken or Tied in 1997-98
Team Season
Goals Per Game -- 5.64
Individual Season
Most Assists -- Tryg Sarsland, 37
Most Goals -- Matt Erredge, 33 (tied)
Most Points -- Matt Erredge, 60 (tied)
Most Shutouts -- Mark Rice, 3 (tied)
Individual Career
Best Goals Against Average -- Mark Rice, 3.07
Most Career Shut-outs -- Mark Rice, 7
Most Games Played -- Mark Swenson, 114
100-point Club -- Nick Kulenkamp (140), Matt Erredge (128), Mark Swenson (104)

1997-98 NCAA Div. III Statistical Rankings
Points Per Game
3. Matt Erredge 2.40 ppg
7. Nick Kulenkamp 2.11 ppg
21. Tryg Sarsland 1.85 ppg
Goals Per Game
3. Matt Erredge 1.32 gpg
23. Nick Kulenkamp 0.81 gpg
Assists Per Game
4. Tryg Sarsland 1.37 apg
7. Nick Kulenkamp 1.30 apg
20. Matt Erredge 1.08 apg
26. Chad Hacker 1.00 apg
Power-Play Goals
4. Matt Erredge 14
Game-Winning Goals
5. Matt Erredge 5
Goalie Winning Percentage
24. Mark Rice .571 (12-9-0)
Scoring Offense
2. SJU 5.63 gpg
Scoring Defense
23. SJU 3.63 gpg
Scoring Margin
7. SJU 2.00 gpg
Winning Percentage
15. SJU .630 (17-10-0)
Power-Play Percentage
10. SJU .255
Penalty-Killing Percentage
2. SJU .892
 
 
 
 

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1998-99 Saint John's University (Minn.) Hockey Schedule

Date Opponent Time
11/17 at UW-Superior 7:05 p.m.
11/26 Bethel at Thanksgiving Tourney 11:30 a.m.
11/27 Thanksgiving Tourney TBD
11/28 Thanksgiving Tourney TBD
12/4 at Augsburg* 7:05 p.m.
12/5 Augsburg* 7 p.m.
12/11 at Gustavus* 7 p.m.
12/12 Gustavus* 7 p.m.
12/29 UW-Stevens Point at Aldrich 7:30 p.m.
12/30 UW-River Falls at Aldrich 7:30 p.m.
1/8 at Bethel* 7 p.m.
1/9 Bethel* 2 p.m.
1/15 St. Mary's* 7 p.m.
1/16 St. Mary's* 2 p.m.
1/20 Bemidji State 7 p.m.
1/22 at Hamline* 7 p.m.
1/23 Hamline* 2 p.m.
1/29 at Concordia* 7 p.m.
1/30 Concordia* 2 p.m.
2/5 at St. Thomas* 7 p.m.
2/6 St. Thomas* 2 p.m.
2/12 at St. Norbert 7:05 p.m.
2/13 at St. Norbert 3:05 p.m.
2/19 at St. Olaf* 7 p.m.
2/20 St. Olaf* 7 p.m.
2/26-27 MIAC Semifinals
3/6-7 MIAC Finals
3/13-14 NCAA Quarterfinals
3/20 NCAA Semifinals
3/21 NCAA Championship
 
 

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Team Information

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Key returners
 
 

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Season Outlook/Notes:
1998-99 Saint John's University (Minn.) Hockey Preview

In the always rugged MIAC, experience pays off as the Johnnie hockey team completed its 1997-98 campaign with a 17-10, 12-4-0 MIAC record. The Johnnies posted a 17-10, 12-4-0 record in 1997-98. The Johnnies finished third in the MIAC regular season standings and lost in the MIAC playoff semifinal series. In 1996-97, the Johnnies repeated as MIAC regular season and playoff champions and entered the NCAA tournament as the number one seed in the west region. SJU brought home the third place trophy from the NCAA final four in Middlebury, Vt. Expectations are high for the upcoming season as SJU tries to win their third MIAC title in four seasons.

SJU's defense has always been one of its strengths and that should continue in 1998-99 with the return of senior goalkeeper Mark Rice (St. Louis Park). A 1996-97 & 1997-98 All-MIAC selection, Rice owns a career 3.07 goals against average and a 36-14-2 record at SJU. SJU will also benefit from the return of senior defensemen Mike Wehmhoff (Plymouth) and Chris Owens (Mendota Heights).

On offense, SJU brings back seven of last year's top ten scorers including senior Matt Erredge (Austin), who scored 33 goals and 27 assists and was named to the 1998 Titan/AHCA College Division All-America second team. Sophomore Chad Hacker (Alexandria) will return after ranking fourth on the team last winter with 37 points (10 goals and 27 assists). Senior Ryen Ratfield (Shoreview), who was sixth on the team last year with 19 points, will offer veteran poise on the team.

SJU sophomores expected to impact the scoring charts are forwards John Konrad (Bloomington) and Mike Zasada (Cottage Grove). Sophomore defensemen Matt Thompson (St. Louis Park) and Tim Boman (St. Cloud) will see add to the team's success in 1998-99.
 
 
 

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Preseason Roster
1998-99 Saint John's University (Minn.) Hockey Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School
1 Ian Andersen G 5-9 155 Sr. Portland, Ore./Benson
2 Tim Boman D 6-2 190 So. St. Cloud/Tech
3 Reed Malvick D 5-11 195 Sr. Hermantown
5 Chad Helmer D 6-2 185 Fr. Eden Prairie
6 John Konrad F 5-10 175 So. Bloomington/Jefferson
7 Chad Hacker F 6-0 185 So. Alexandria/Jefferson
8 Ryen Ratfield F 5-11 185 Sr. Shoreview/Totino-Grace
9 Chad Preble F 6-0 180 So. Apple Valley/Rosemount
11 Steve Aldrich F 5-7 150 Jr. Woodbury
12 Patrick Andrews F 5-10 190 Fr. Hermantown
13 Scott Lochner D 6-3 185 Fr. Sauk Rapids
14 Nate Haskell D 6-2 180 Fr. Bemidji
15 Adam Ciardelli D 5-10 175 Fr. Eden Prairie
16 Mike Feiro F 5-11 180 Jr. Germantown, Wis./Duluth Central
17 Matt Erredge F 6-0 195 Sr. Austin
18 Mike Wehmhoff D 6-4 225 Sr. Plymouth/Armstrong
19 Matt Thompson D 6-1 195 So. St. Louis Park
20 Chris Howe D 6-1 185 Sr. St. Cloud/Apollo
21 Chris Owens D 5-9 175 Sr. Mendota Heights/St. Thomas Academy
22 Shawn Mitchell F 5-8 180 Jr. International Falls
23 Mike Zasada F 5-10 180 So. Cottage Grove/Park
24 Bryan Romfo F 5-9 175 Sr. Blaine
25 Kelly Wynn F 6-3 185 So. St.Paul/Como Park
26 Jake Froiland F 5-10 190 Fr. Andover/Anoka
27 Adam Briggle F 6-0 200 So. Colorado Springs, Colo./Cheyenne Mt.
28 Rick Talbot F 6-2 170 Fr. Anoka
29 Mike Rose G 6-1 180 So. Eden Prairie
30 Mark Rice G 5-11 170 Sr. St. Louis Park

Head Coach: John Harrington (Sixth Season)
Associate Coach: Jeff Giesen
Assistant Coaches: Jason Johnson, Dave Stone
Athletic Trainer: Josh Davis
Manager: Gabe Sinna
Statistician: Angela Probst
 
 
 
 

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