Bowling Green State University Athletics
Falcon Hockey Ranked Among Nation's Best
September 16, 2005 | Ice Hockey
Sept. 16, 2005
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University hockey freshmen class for the 2005-06 season has been ranked among the top-15 in the nation, as published by InsideCollegeHockey.com. Inside College Hockey compiled its 2005 recruiting rankings with extensive input from college and junior coaches, as well as professional scouts.
Last season the Falcon incoming class was ranked 14th by INCH.com.
The Falcon freshmen class is ranked 15th. Other CCHA opponent rankings include Michigan (3), Michigan State (7) and Miami (12).
When broken down by INCH.com, BGSU freshman Kevin Schmidt is ranked ninth among rookie defensemen in the nation.
Schmidt helped lead the Buzzers to a league championship in 2004-05, recording 56 points (18g, 37a) in 47 games. He was also an All-Star selection that same year, as well as named Most Outstanding Defenseman. In 2003-04 the Markham, Ontario, native was named Most Improved Player of the Year, posting 28 points (2g, 26a) in 49 games.
The rest of the Falcon freshmen class includes forwards Brian Bales, Justin Liut and Brandon Svendsen, as well as defensemen Russ Sinkewich. The final newcomer is goaltender Jimmy Spratt.
Inside College Hockey's blurb on the BGSU hockey newcomers:
Despite the early departure of defenseman Jonathan Sigalet, good things are happening in Falcon country as coach Scott Paluch has assembled his third straight strong freshman class. The key is Jimmy Spratt, a Calgary draft pick and the favorite to fill the enormous void left in goal by the graduation of Jordan Sigalet.
Impact players: Kevin Schmidt, Jimmy Spratt, Brandon Svendsen
