THE 2014 ENGINEERS
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Alex Kessler
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Rob Dewald (C)
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Tim Terrezza
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Paul Lentine
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Dylan Weitz
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Matt Koziol (C)
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Steven Collins
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Jamal Powell
10
5
Andrew Gondek
Matt Carberry
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Pat Noonan
Myles McDonough
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Carlos Garciamendez
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Vito Mesiti
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Nathaniel Gunderson
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Vince Bennett
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Nick Revano
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Tyler Kessler
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Dan Graybill
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Zach Dugas
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Eric Eastman
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Brett Pyser
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Joel Ahearne-Ray
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Esmir Hadzic
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Edmund Lin
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Jeff Willoughby
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Josh Patten
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Zack Sikorski
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Andrew Zendan
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Duncan Leathrum
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Gabe El Gandour
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Isaac Dugas
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Michael Carberry
Clinton HC Adam
Heffernan AC Liam
Jones AC Ryan
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The #18 Rensselaer Engineers
Oneonta, which handed RPI its only loss this season, sits in fifth.
(6-1-2; 1-0 Liberty League)
OFFENSIVE LEADERS: Senior captain Matt Koziol (2 goals, 2 assists), sophomore Vito Mesiti (2 goals, 2 assists) and junior Nathaniel Gunderson (3 goals) are all tied for th team lead with six points ... Juniors Matt Carberry (2 goals, 1 assist) and Esmir Hadzic (2 goals, 1 assist) have five points apiece.
Name Alex Kessler Rob Dewald Tim Terrezza Paul Lentine Myles McDonough Andrew Gondek Dylan Weitz Matt Koziol Steven Collins Jamal Powell Matt Carberry Pat Noonan Carlos Garciamendez Vito Mesiti Nathaniel Gunderson Vince Bennett Nick Revano Tyler Kessler Dan Graybill Zach Dugas Eric Eastman Brett Pyser Joel Ahearne-Ray Esmir Hadzic Edmond Lin Jeff Willoughby Josh Patten Zack Sikorski Andrew Zendan Duncan Leathrum Gabe El Gandour Isaac Dugas Mike Carberry
Yr. Pos. Ht. So. GK 5-9 Sr. GK 6-0 Sr. F 5-5 Jr. B 5-8 Sr. B 6-1 So. B 6-0 So. M 5-9 Sr. M 5-9 Fr. M 6-2 Sr. F 5-10 Jr. M/F 5-10 Sr. F 5-10 Fr. F 5-10 So. M 5-10 Jr. F 5-10 Jr. F 6-0 So. M/B 5-10 Sr. M 5-8 Fr. B 5-7 Sr. B 5-11 Fr. M/F 5-11 Jr. B 6-3 Jr. M 5-8 Jr. F 5-11 So. B 5-10 Fr. M/F 5-10 Sr. B 5-9 Fr. F 5-10 Fr. B 5-7 Fr. B 6-1 So. F Fr. M 5-9 Fr. B
Wt. 165 165 135 155 155 165 160 145 170 165 180 160 145 160 165 170 155 145 145 145 165 190 165 175 180 175 150 150 160 170 140
Hometown/High School Delmar, NY/Bethlehem Arlington, VA/Washington-Lee New Providence, NJ/New Providence Penfield, NY/Penfield Senior Westwood, MA/Westwood Ballston Spa, NY/Ballston Spa Berkeley Heights, NJ/Governor Livingston Poughkeepsie, NY/Franklin D. Roosevelt Flemington, NJ/Hunterdon Central Regional Naugatuck, CT/Fairfield Prep. Auburn, NY/Auburn Hyde Park, NY/Franklin D. Roosevelt Cincinnati, OH/Summit Country Day Slingerlands, NY/Guilderland Olympia, WA/Tumwater Madison, NJ/Madison Metuchen, NJ/Hun School of Princeton Delmar, NY/Bethlehem Reinholds, PA/Cocalico Deerfield, NH/Concord Lagrangeville, NY/Arlington Easthampton, MA/Williston Northampton Cary, NC/Cary Burlington, VT/Burlington Pittsford, NY/Pittsford Mendon Austin, TX/Vandegrift Sandown, NH/Timberlane Regional Monroe, NY/Monroe Woodbury Charlotte, NC/Providence Chesapeake, VA/Oscar Smith Deerfield, NH/Concord
Head Coach: Adam Clinton (Keene State ‘87) Assistant Coaches: Liam Heffernan & Ryan Jones Captains: Rob Dewald ‘15 & Matt Koziol ‘15 BACK AT ECAV: Rensselaer returns to East Campus Stadium after playing two games on the road ... The Engineers haven’t played a home game since September 16 — a 1-0 Liberty League-opening victory over Skidmore, in overtime. LONG LAYOFF: The Engineers conclude a 10-day break between games on Friday ... The layoff is the longest of the season. NORTH COUNTRY RIVALS: Clarkson and St. Lawrence visit Troy for two games this weekend ... RPI hosts the Golden Knights on Friday afternoon (4pm), before welcoming the Saints on Saturday (2pm).
SCAN FOR LIVE STATS
RENSSELAER TIES AT WILLIAMS: Junior Nathaniel Gunderson tallied in the 72nd minute, but the host Ephs battled back for a goal just seven minutes later to secure a 1-1 draw on September 23 ... An evenly played opening 45 minutes, saw Williams hold a 5-3 edge in shots on goal ... In the second half, Gunderson was able to capitalize on one of his team-best five attempts for a 1-0 lead ... A Zach Grady free kick from 25 yards out equalized for the hosts and neither side was able to score in extra time. FOLLOW THE ACTION: Live statistics for this weekend’s action – and all Rensselaer home games – can be followed at http:// www.sidearmstats. com/rpi/msoc.
IN GOAL: Senior captain Rob Dewald (5-1-2) has played 745:06 for the Engineers so far this season, compiling a 0.36 goals against average and an .917 save percentage ... Sophomore Alex Kessler (1-0) has played 120:08, turning away the only shot on goal he has faced. PACING THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS: Junior Marco Parisi (2 goals, 4 assists) leads Clarkson with eight points ... He is followed by sophomore Tucker Wilcox (3 goals) with six points and the trio of freshman Kevin Calnan (2 goals, 1 assist) and seniors Trevor Blackwell (2 goals, 1 assist) and Maximillian Leetz (1 goal, 3 assists), with five points apiece ... In goal, sophomore Michael King (5-5-1) has played all 11 games and carries a 1.07 goals against average and an .815 save percentage. ST. LAWRENCE LEADERS: The Saints have seen 12 different players score 24 goals so far this season, including sophomore Rob Brandell (4 goals, 2 assists), who leads the team with 10 points ... Following closely behind is junior Morgan Smith (3 goals, 3 assists) with nine points ... In net, senior Aaron Costello (3-1) and sophomore Sean Houston (4-1) have each made six apperances ... Costello has a 1.67 goals against average and a .538 save percentage, while Houston has a 1.07 GAA and a .739 SA%.
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THE CAPTAINS: Seniors Rob Dewald and Matt Koziol will lead the Engineers on the field for the 2014 season ... Both are wearing captain’s armbands for the second straight season. BY POSITION: The Engineers roster consists of two goaltenders, 11 defenders, six midfielders, nine forwards and four players who play multiple positions. BY CLASS: The team is made up of 10 freshmen, seven sophomores, seven juniors and nine seniors.
2014 Standings
as of Oct. 2, 2014
Name Andrew Akiki Nicholas Gutberlet Kyle Fisk Zachary Peck James Cowie Zachary Godin Paul Ancin Brendan Wise Marco Parisi Alex Lewis Eric Herberger Benjamin Godin Tucker Wilcox Alex Vozzella Diego Lezama Troy White Brian Kroetz Hunter Secor Kevin Calnan Mark Volpe Brian Pfeil Trevor Blackwell Derek Nochisaki Maximillian Leetz Michael King Alex White
Yr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. So.
Ht. 6-0 5-9 5-7 6-2 6-3 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-9 6-3 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-2 6-2 6-2 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-2
Wt. 155 160 150 180 180 180 165 155 165 175 175 180 160 155 125 180 165 155 140 160 160 195 165 180 160 180
Pos. D D F D F M M D F F F D F F F M F D F F M D D M GK GK
Hometown/High School Colchester, VT North Chili, NY / Churchville-Chili Pennelville, NY / John C. Birdlebough Liverpool, NY / Liverpool Malta, NY / Ballston Spa Philadelphia, NY / Indian River Schodack, NY / Maple Hill Elmira, NY / Southside Guilford, CT / Guilford Hollywood, FL / Shikellamy East Aurora, NY / Iroquois Philadelphia, NY / Indian River Broadalbin, NY / Broadlabin-Perth Boston, MA / Brooks School Kinderhook, NY / Ichabod Crane Unadilla, NY / Unatego Pittsford, NY / Pittsford-Sutherland Williamson, NY / Williamson Winchester, MA / Winchester Blackstone, MA / St. Mark’s Ballston Lake, NY / Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Pittsford, NY / Pittsford Sutherland Hauppauge, NY / Hauppauge Bruedx, Germany Verona, NJ / Verona Unadilla, NY / Unatego
Head Coach: Chris Taylor Assistant Coaches: Matt Konecnik & Mike McDonnell
The St. Lawrence Saints (7-2; 1-0 Liberty League)
NATIONAL LEADERS: The Engineers rank third nationally in goals against average (0.31) and save percentage (.921) ... RPI and St. Lawrence are tied for 39th in win-loss percentage (.778).
Team Conf. Pts. GF GA Overall GF GA St. Lawrence 1-0 3 3 1 7-2 24 12 #18 Rensselaer 1-0 3 1 0 6-1-2 14 3 Vassar 1-0 3 2 1 7-3-1 18 13 WATCH ONLINE: Union 1-0 3 8 0 5-3-1 24 7 Both games can be seen at www.rpiath- RIT 1-0 3 2 1 3-5-1 13 11 letics.com/watch/ msoc. Hobart 0-1 0 1 3 5-3-1 18 13 RENSSELAER Clarkson 0-1 0 1 2 5-5-1 15 12 RANKED: The Bard 0-1 0 0 8 4-6 15 23 Engineers are currently 18th in the Skidmore 0-2 0 1 3 5-4-1 20 13 most recent NSCAA DIII coaches poll.
The Clarkson Golden Knights (5-5-1; 0-1 Liberty League)
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Name Ryan Roethel Kevin O’Neill Noah Bunton Harry Copeland Jonathan Mendoza Manny Collins Jamal Samaroo Rob Brandell Christian Barral-Arteta Mark Provost Cameron Pilarski Seyefe Brouk Jeremiah Bunton Ryan Grant Morgan Smith Ryan Roche Luis Jimenez Matt Stevenson Ross Suitor Austin Roney Dan Hunt Sars Bowman Praveen Balakumaran Christian Yarros Chandler Short Aaron Costello Edward Gonzalez Myles Cecchetelli Christopher Schroeder Sean Houston
Yr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr.. Sr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So.
Ht. GK B M/F B M F F M M M F B M/F M/B F F M B B B B M F B M GK M M/B B/F GK
Wt. 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-5 5-7 5-7 5-7 6-1 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-11 5-11 5-7 6-1 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-7 5-7 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-0
Pos. 195 160 165 210 170 160 160 160 165 155 160 165 175 150 180 150 150 170 160 175 170 160 150 162 150 175 180 165 170 180
Hometown/High School Monroe, NY / Monroe Woodbury Hingham, Mass. / Berkshire School/ Hingham San Diego, Calif. / Point Loma Dedham, Mass. / St. Marks Porterville, Calif. / Northfield Mt. Hermon Syracuse, NY / Christian Brothers Academy Brooklyn, NY / Performing Arts and Tech Glen Ridge, NJ / Glen Ridge Southport, Conn. / Westminster School Toronto, Ont. / Birchmount Park CI Wolcott, Conn. / St. Paul Catholic Pittsford, NY / Pittsford Mendon San Diego, Calif. / Greater San Diego Academy Mississauga, Ont. / Streetsville Secondary Saratoga Springs, NY / Saratoga Springs Yorktown Heights, NY/Choate Rosemary Hall San Diego, Calif. / San Pasqual Bernardsville, NJ / Kent School Youngstown, NY / Lewiston-Porter Fayetteville, NY / Jamesville-Dewitt South Glastonbury, Conn. / Glastonbury Syracuse, NY / CBA Markham, Ont. / Brother Andres Catholic Adamstown, MD / Tuscarora San Diego, Calif. / Westview Saratoga Springs, NY / Saratoga Springs Central Falls, RI / Berkshire School West Springfield, MA /Wilbraham & Monson Acad. Yucaipa, Calif. / Yucaipa Williamstown, MA / Mt. Greylock Regional
Head Coach: Bob Durocher Assistant Coaches: Tommy Crabill, Chris Custer & Willi Steinrotter
Rensselaer Quick Facts Location....................................Troy, NY 12180-3590 Founded................................................................ 1824 Undergraduate Enrollment................................... 5,400 President..................................Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Athletic Director.....................................Jim Knowlton Athletic Department Phone.....................518-276-6685 Athletic Department Web Address................................ ................................................... www.rpiathletics.com Twitter......................................................@rpiathletics Colors...................................................Cherry & White Nickname...................................................... Engineers Home Field................................East Campus Stadium ............................................. (field turf/5,200 capacity)
2014 Schedule
August Sat. 30 vs. UMass Boston# 2-1 W Sun. 31 at Roger Williams# 1-0 W September Tue. 2 RICHARD STOCKTON 1-0 W Sat. 6 at Brockport 0-0 T Wed. 10 LYNDON STATE 4-0 W Sat. 13 at Salem State 4-0 W Tue. 16 SKIDMORE* 1-0 OTW Sat. 20 at #3 Onenta 1-0 L Tue. 23 at Williams 1-1 T October Fri. 3 CLARKSON* 4pm Sat. 4 ST. LAWRENCE* 2pm Wed. 8 at Union* 7pm Sat. 11 BARD*$% 7pm Fri. 17 at RIT* 4pm Sat. 18 at Hobart* 2pm Sat. 25 at Vassar* 2pm Wed. 29 at Keene State 5pm Home games in CAPS # – Squad Locker Classic (Bristol, R.I.) $ – Reunion & Homecoming Weekend % – Senior Night * – Liberty League Games The NCAA, Liberty League and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives are grounds for removal from the site of competition. Additionally, public intoxication, the consumption, use or possession of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in all Rensselaer facilities or outdoor venues is strictly prohibited.