On this week's show Rick Johnston talks with swimming and diving head coach Mickey Wender. Hockey goalies Ryan Leets and Rob Tadazak are featured, along with the Army wrestling team.
Highlights from the hockey game between Army and Brown.
One of five sophomores on the team ... one of three players from Michigan ... one of 10 players from the North American Hockey League ... registered a .908 save percentage in first season with a 3.20 goals against average ... career-best 53 saves vs. Brown during freshman campaign.
2011-12: Appeared in 11 games ... announced as the starting goalie in 10 contests ... posted a 3.20 goals against average and .908 save percentage ... credited with 317 saves ... made 20 or more saves in 10 games ... established career standard with 53 saves against Brown in 1-1 overtime tie ... collected 39 saves in his next start, a 3-3 tie at Robert Morris ... also earned a point with an overtime tie with 33 saves against Mercyhurst ... ended stretch of three straight starts where he earned team a point ... recorded 37 saves in first collegiate start against Merrimack ... saw first collegiate action against nationally ranked Union and made four saves in nine minutes of work ... turned away 32 shots in 5-3 loss to RIT ... collected first collegiate point with an assist on the first of three Andy Starczewski goals against the Tigers ... totaled 33 saves against Niagara in a 3-0 loss.
BACKGROUND: Born in Royal Oak, Mich. ... now resides in Lapeer, Mich. ... 2008 graduate of Lapeer East High School ... played for the Michigan Warriors of the NAHL ... named Most Valuable Player in the NAHL and Goalie of the Year while collecting all-league honors ... posted a 27-9-5 record with nine shutouts and a .944 save percentage ... son of Bob and Darlene Tadazak ... has two brothers, Steven and John ... Steven is a sophomore at Central Michigan University ... Rob letter twice in baseball and once in soccer in high school ... lists Roberto Luongo as his favorite athlete ... majoring is Management.
Getting To Know Rob Tadazak Why did you choose West Point? The education and if I looked at myself in 10 years after not going to West Point with such a great opportunity, I would have to kick myself. Talk about the impact that Major Tom Kennedy had on you? He was one of the best role models that I have had since I stepped on campus and his legacy that he left is unmatched. Favorite part about Army hockey? Being with the boys, AHF for life. I am most looking forward to playing? Air Force. How would you describe Coach Riley? An upbeat coach who knows what he wants and demands excellence. Favorite Army jersey? The gold jerseys. Favorite NHL jersey? Edmonton Oilers Fans should come to Tate Rink this season because? This is a whole new season and we WILL do better than last year. What is your favorite event that Army hockey puts on? The Special Olympics because those kids inspire not only me but the whole school. It's amazing the drive to succeed that those kids have.
