Bowling Green State University Athletics
Jimmy Spratt Named Director of Hockey Operations
August 26, 2014 | Ice Hockey
Spratt played goalie for the Falcons from 2005-09.
Bowling Green, Ohio – Bowling Green State University ice hockey head coach Chris Bergeron has named former Falcons goaltender Jimmy Spratt as the Director of Hockey Operations.
Spratt will return to his alma mater to help in all aspects in day-to-day operations for the ice hockey team and team videos during the season. Spratt will also deal with team travel logistics for the Falcons.
"We are very excited to bring Jimmy Spratt back to BGSU. The passion he has for the school and our hockey program make him a great addition to our staff," Coach Bergeron said.
Spratt stood between the pipes at the BGSU Ice Arena from 2005-09, accumulating 5924:09 of time in the crease. Spratt also totaled three shutouts in a single season (2008-09), which is tied with two other Falcon goaltenders for the most in a single season. Spratt also allowed the fewest goals (1) in a series against Michigan in 2009. That mark still stands with two others as the least amount of goals allowed to an opponent in a series in a season.
"It feels great to be back at BG. The four years I spent here as a player and student were some of the best years in my life. I'm excited to be back and starting the next phase of my career," Spratt said. "My relationship with Coach Bergeron is new and I am excited to build upon it."
Spratt, who hails from Chesterfield, Mich., was a seventh round draft pick of the Calgary Flames in 2004. He also spent time with the in the ECHL for four seasons, one in the AHL (Texas Stars) and two seasons in the CHL. Most recently, Spratt played for the Toledo Walleye in the 2012-13 season, accumulating a 2.98 goals-against average.
Spratt graduated from Bowling Green in 2009 with a degree in Sport Management.
Spratt will return to his alma mater to help in all aspects in day-to-day operations for the ice hockey team and team videos during the season. Spratt will also deal with team travel logistics for the Falcons.
"We are very excited to bring Jimmy Spratt back to BGSU. The passion he has for the school and our hockey program make him a great addition to our staff," Coach Bergeron said.
Spratt stood between the pipes at the BGSU Ice Arena from 2005-09, accumulating 5924:09 of time in the crease. Spratt also totaled three shutouts in a single season (2008-09), which is tied with two other Falcon goaltenders for the most in a single season. Spratt also allowed the fewest goals (1) in a series against Michigan in 2009. That mark still stands with two others as the least amount of goals allowed to an opponent in a series in a season.
"It feels great to be back at BG. The four years I spent here as a player and student were some of the best years in my life. I'm excited to be back and starting the next phase of my career," Spratt said. "My relationship with Coach Bergeron is new and I am excited to build upon it."
Spratt, who hails from Chesterfield, Mich., was a seventh round draft pick of the Calgary Flames in 2004. He also spent time with the in the ECHL for four seasons, one in the AHL (Texas Stars) and two seasons in the CHL. Most recently, Spratt played for the Toledo Walleye in the 2012-13 season, accumulating a 2.98 goals-against average.
Spratt graduated from Bowling Green in 2009 with a degree in Sport Management.
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