From: Denver Postby Mike Chambers
Frank Serratore's biography in the University of Denver media guide suggests the eighth of nine hockey coaches in the program's history was unquestionably successful at everything but winning.
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That's part of why Serratore, who is in his 10th season at the Air Force helm, would love to finally beat the Pioneers. He'll get his best chance Friday when the state rivals play at Magness Arena in a nonleague game.
That's part of why Serratore, who is in his 10th season at the Air Force helm, would love to finally beat the Pioneers. He'll get his best chance Friday when the state rivals play at Magness Arena in a nonleague game.
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"Yeah, I have to say this is the best team we've had," Serratore said of his Falcons (7-6-1, 5-2-1 Atlantic Hockey Association). "We're going into Denver, and who knows what's going to happen, but we know we'll be able to skate with them."
"Yeah, I have to say this is the best team we've had," Serratore said of his Falcons (7-6-1, 5-2-1 Atlantic Hockey Association). "We're going into Denver, and who knows what's going to happen, but we know we'll be able to skate with them."
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Air Force has one of the most productive forward lines in the country and plays great team defense. Junior Eric Ehn leads the country with 14 goals and 28 points, and Air Force is giving up just 22 shots per game.
Air Force has one of the most productive forward lines in the country and plays great team defense. Junior Eric Ehn leads the country with 14 goals and 28 points, and Air Force is giving up just 22 shots per game.
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Ehn centers a line with senior Andrew Ramsey (10 goals, 19 points) and sophomore Mike Phillipich (11 assists, 17 points).
Ehn centers a line with senior Andrew Ramsey (10 goals, 19 points) and sophomore Mike Phillipich (11 assists, 17 points).
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"I wouldn't hesitate at all to say that in all the years we've played them, this is the most offensively talented team we'll face," said George Gwozdecky, who succeeded Serratore at DU and is 9-0 against Air Force and 7-0 against Serratore. "It's going to be a big challenge for us, and I'm just happy we've got them at home, because I remember all the times they've had us on the ropes down there."
"I wouldn't hesitate at all to say that in all the years we've played them, this is the most offensively talented team we'll face," said George Gwozdecky, who succeeded Serratore at DU and is 9-0 against Air Force and 7-0 against Serratore. "It's going to be a big challenge for us, and I'm just happy we've got them at home, because I remember all the times they've had us on the ropes down there."
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Serratore's legacy at DU is strong, despite the fact he won just 49-of-149 games over four seasons.
Serratore's legacy at DU is strong, despite the fact he won just 49-of-149 games over four seasons.
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"Although his record didn't show it, Serratore began the process of returning Denver to national prominence," his DU bio reads.
"Although his record didn't show it, Serratore began the process of returning Denver to national prominence," his DU bio reads.
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Gwozdecky led the Pioneers to the NCAA Tournament in his first season, which was the final year of Serratore's contract.
Gwozdecky led the Pioneers to the NCAA Tournament in his first season, which was the final year of Serratore's contract.
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"We took over when it hit rock bottom, not when it was heading that way, but when it couldn't go any lower," Serratore said. "And one of the reasons I got a second chance at the college level was that the hockey community understood that.
"We took over when it hit rock bottom, not when it was heading that way, but when it couldn't go any lower," Serratore said. "And one of the reasons I got a second chance at the college level was that the hockey community understood that.
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"But, hey, that was a long time ago, and things have changed so much. When I go up there it's not like I walk by my old office or the locker room we used to coach from. It's a different place."
"But, hey, that was a long time ago, and things have changed so much. When I go up there it's not like I walk by my old office or the locker room we used to coach from. It's a different place."
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Footnotes
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Tom May probably won't make his season debut for DU this weekend. May, a junior forward, has been suspended for the first quarter, which ends today. But May has not been practicing with the team, and his grades will dictate whether he is reinstated. Gwozdecky said May's grades likely won't be submitted until next week.
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may will be back against mankato.. mullen didnt dress sat. corbin still unhealthy.. they need an extra big man with a d core with questions with only butler and thomas living up to expectations
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