2016 Washington Capitals College Hockey Fair Schedule
12:15 p.m. Registration Opens
1:00 p.m. College Hockey Fair Welcome Video
Welcoming comments
Joe Beninati (Emcee), Alan May (Emcee)
1:15 p.m. Opportunities in College Hockey Presentation
Andy Gojdycz, Atlantic Associate Coach-in-Chief, USA Hockey
NECHL Commissioner for ACHA Division 1
1:30 p.m. Ed Gosek, Head Coach – SUNY-Oswego
1:40 p.m. College Hockey Inc. video
1:45 p.m. AJ Toews, Washington Capitals’ Scout
1:55 p.m. Audience moves to break-out sessions
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Green: Caps Party Room
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Red: Mezzanine
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Blue: Arlington Party room
2:00 p.m. 1st Session of Panel Discussions
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Green: ACHA
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Red: NCAA
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Blue: College Administrators
2:20 p.m. 2nd Session of Panel Discussions
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Green: NCAA
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Red: College Administrators
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Blue: ACHA
2:40 p.m. 3rd Session of Panel Discussions
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Green: College Administrators
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Red: ACHA
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Blue: NCAA
2:55 p.m. Hockey Fair attendees return to Mezzanine
3:05 p.m. Rod Langway / Caps alum and former NCAA player
3:20 p.m. Closing comments
Joe Beninati (Emcee), Alan May (Emcee)
3:30 p.m. Attendees visit Participating College representatives – Kettler Mezzanine Concourse
4:45 p.m. Caps College Hockey Fair concludes.
*Times subject to change
NCAA
Women’s Programs
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American University Lady Eagles
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Towson University
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University of Maryland Lady Terps
ACHA
Division I (4 teams)
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Mercyhurst University
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United States Naval Academy
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University of Pittsburgh
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Rutgers University
Division II (4 teams)
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George Washington University
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James Madison University
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The College of New Jersey
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Division III (16 teams)
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American University
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Catholic University
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Christopher Newport University
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East Carolina University
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George Mason University
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Loyola University
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Marymount University
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Northern Virginia Community College
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Old Dominion University
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Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg
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Salisbury University
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University of Arkansas
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University of Maryland
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University of Miami
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University of North Carolina, Wilmington
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Wake Forest University
2016 CHF Panel Make-Up
NCAA PANEL
EMCEE Alan May
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Ed Gosek (Head Coach, SUNY-Oswego University, NCAA Div III)
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Zachary Vit (Assistant Coach, Stevenson University, NCAA Div III)
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Jamie Jelinek (College of the Holy Cross 2007-11, NCAA Div I)
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Kim Insalaco (Brown University 1999-2003 / US Olympic Bronze medalist 2006)
ACHA PANEL
EMCEE Joe Beninati
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Michael Fox (Head Coach, United States Naval Academy, Div I)
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Tom McKinnon (Head Coach, Mercyhurst University, Div I)
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Stu Rulnick (Head Coach, University of Pittsburgh, Div I)
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Emily Paquin (Head Coach, UMD Lady Terps, Div II)
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Rob Thomas (Head Coach, University of Arkansas, Div III)
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Nick Lenker (President, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Div III)
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR PANEL
EMCEE Steve Hyjek
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Peter Saenz (Admissions Counselor, George Mason University)
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Tom Kinback (Associate Director of Financial Aid, Northern Virginia Community College)
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Paul Bowden (Associate Athletic Director, NCAA Compliance, George Mason University)
Collegiate Caps:
Brian MacLellan
Jay Beagle
Taylor Chorney
Matt Niskanen
Brooks Orpik
T.J. Oshie
Nate Schmidt
Daniel Winnik
Saturday March 19, 2016
Kettler Capitals Iceplex
1:00-4:30 PM
2016 Caps College Fair Bios
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Washington Capitals Organization
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Brian MacLellan
Senior Vice President, General Manager, and Alternate Governor
Brian MacLellan was named the sixth general manager in the Capitals history on May 26, 2014. MacLellan, 55, is entering his 14th season with Washington after serving as the team’s assistant general manager, player personnel for the previous seven seasons. In his previous role, MacLellan oversaw the club’s professional scouting staff and worked closely with the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears, who won the Calder Cup in 2006, 2009, and 2010. MacLellan, who served as a pro scout for the Capitals from 2000-03 prior to his promotion to director of player personnel, assisted and advised the general manager in all player-related matters.
MacLellan, who won a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989, recorded 413 points (172 goals, 241 assists) in 606 games during his 10-year NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Minnesota North Star, Calgary Flames, and Detroit Red Wings. MacLellan also won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 1985 World Championship in Prague.
The Guelph, Ont. Native played hockey at Bowling Green State University from 1978-82, registering 143 points (64g, 79a) in 160 games. MacLellan’s 345 career penalty minutes rank sixth in school history. The 6’3” forward earned 63 points his freshman year, marking the second most points by a freshman in school history behind teammate George McPhee, who tallied 88 points the same season. Late in his junior season, MacLellan moved to defense, and was named an All-American defenseman and First-Team All-CCHA in 1982. MacLellan served as co-captain for the Falcons from 1980-82. He was elected to the Bowling Green Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987. MacLellan graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration from Bowling Green and earned his MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas in 1995. He went on to work for an investment firm in Minneapolis before joining the Capitals as a pro scout.
Jay Beagle
University of Alaska-Anchorage
Jay Beagle appeared in 36 games for the University of Alaska-Anchorage, recording 20 points during his 2006-2007 season. He was named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week on October 23, 2006. Beagle recorded his first collegiate point with an assist in the first game of the season and ended the year as the team’s second leading rookie scorer.
During his rookie season with Washington, Beagle appeared in three games, recording two PIM and five shots. Last season, he appeared in seven games, having two points and two PIM, recording his first assist on November 17, 2009 against the NYR. Just six days later, Beagle scored his first NHL goal against OTT on November 23, 2009. In the 2014-15 season, Beagle registered career highs in goals (10), assists (10, points (20) and plus minus (+6) and tied his career high in games played (62).
Facts:
Born: October 16, 1985
Birthplace: Calgary, AB, Can
Position: Right Wing
Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 204
Shoots: Right
NHL Affiliations: Washington Capitals
Taylor Chorney
University of North Dakota
Taylor Chorney played three seasons at the University of North Dakota (2005-08), registering 73 points and 126 penalty minutes in 126 games, reaching the Frozen Four in all three seasons. In his final season, Chorney appeared in 43 games, ranking sixth in team scoring with 24 points, netting three goals and 21 assists in 43 games, and earning First-Team All-American honors. In his second season, Chorney was named to the American Hockey Coaches Association Second Team West All-American squad and was named WCHA All-Academic for the first time in his career.
In 2007, Chorney served as Captain and earned six points in seven games at the 2007 World Junior Championship, winning a bronze medal with the United States. In 2010, Chorney played in six games for the United States at the 2010 Works Championships. Chorney was selected by Edmonton in the second round, 36th overall, in the 2005 NHL Draft. Chorney was claimed off waivers by St. Louis on October 11, 2011 and signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent on July 1, 2014. Chorney signed with Washington as a free agent on July 1, 2015.
Facts:
Born: April 27, 1987
Birthplace: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Position: Defense
Height: 6’0’’
Weight: 190
Shoots: Left
NHL Affiliations: St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins,
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