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The Wolfpack wrapped up the 2008-2009 season with
a 4-0 win over the University of Virginia Cavaliers in the consolation
game of the ACCHL tournament. With the win, NC State finished with
an overall record of 11 -13 and finished 4th in the ACCHL Regular
season standings, posting a 5-4-1 record in league play. The sub
.500 record was disappointing, but the coaching staff feels confident
that with the talent returning, the team will be contending for
the ACCHL crown in 2009-2010. The pack was plagued by inconsistent
play throughout the season, and that is one area the coaching staff
will be addressing over the summer. Captain Wes White will be returning
to the line-up after a semester off, and he will help lead the Wolfpack
and will definitely help solidify the defense. Along with Wes, the
team will be returning assistant captain Chris Martucci, All-ACCHL
Defensemen Phil Mason and Paul Kovack, NCSU Rookie of the Year Harry
Fryckberg, and NCSU Most Improved Player of the Year Bryan MacLaren.
The pack will be looking to its defense to provide the team with
leadership and consistent play.
NC State also expects its seniors and All-ACCHL forwards Dan Masiulis
and Ben Dombrowski to spearhead the offensive attack, which will
be complemented by a cast of talented sophomores.
In net, seniors Stephen Russell and Wil White will be expected to
stymie the opposition's attack and provide leadership. Wil and Stephen
have combined for a total of 55 starts over their NCSU careers,
and their experience will be crucial to the success of the club
in the upcoming 2009-2010 season.
The Wolfpack is eager to get the upcoming season underway. General
Manager / Associate Head Coach Dave Kurtz has put together a top
notch schedule featuring perennial powerhouses Kennesaw State, University
of Kentucky, and Temple that should provide NC State hockey fans
with plenty of exciting college hockey.
The NC State Hockey team would like to thank the following sponsors
for their support in making the 2008-2009 season possible: RBC Bank,
Hampton Inn, and Bella Monica Italian Restaurant.
The program would also like to recognize the following Wolfpack
players for their accomplishments -
Dan Masiulis - ACCHL All-Star Selection and NCSU
08/09 MVP
Ben Dombrowski - ACCHL All-Star Selection and NCSU Forward of
the Year
Chris Martucci - NCSU Defensemen of the Year
Josh Jaeschke - NCSU Defensive Forward of the Year
Harry Fryckberg - NCSU Rookie of the Year
Bryan MacLaren - NCSU Most Improved Player of the Year
Phil Mason - ACCHL All-Star Selection
Paul Kovack - ACCHL All-Star Selection
NCSU Academic All-Stars (3.25 GPA or higher)
Dwayne Dixon - Communication
Jonathan Hires - Mechanical Engineering
Kriss Lans - College of Management (Undecided)
Phil Mason - Aerospace Engineering
Chris Martucci - Civil Engineering
Wil White - Managerial Accounting and Finance
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