February 2, 2000
 Student leaders attended leadership workshops
By MELISSA CASSIDAY
Ferris State Torch
Among the many programs that the Office of Student Leadership and Activities supports, there is the leadership development program called Ferris Leaders Executive Training, or FLEX for short. FLEX Training for the winter semester was held on Jan. 26 in the Rankin Center. Students who attended noticed some new session topics and an exceptional turnout.
The FLEX Training program offers student leaders and organization representatives a chance to attend workshops given by Ferris staff, faculty and other guest lectures. There were various topics covered allowing the participants options to attend meetings that were tailored to enhance their specific skills. Topics were split into three sessions to allow students even more availability to choose their particular areas of interest.
"By having one night of these special sessions, we not only allow the students an opportunity to attend something useful that doesn't interfere with their schedules too much, but the faculty and staff as well can participate on a level that is normally unavailable to them," Michelle Burke, director of student leadership and activities, said.
"Session topics and presenters were chosen basically by the needs of the student leaders," Michael Cairns, vice president of student affairs, said. Although this semester's topics were chosen to facilitate the current student leaders' interests, FLEX Training involved various coverage of past successful topics such as creative problem solving, leadership styles and recruiting new members, among others.
Indeed, there was something for everyone at FLEX Training Wednesday. For organization presidents there were workshops for teambuilding and new member programming. Sessions that enhanced skills in public relations included how to work with the news media and planning and promoting ideas into programs or events. Within planning, there were programs on using the student activity fund to finance ideas and events as well as ideas on how to budget and fundraise. Finally, for those student leaders interested in brushing up on their communication skills, workshops were offered in gender communication and personality types and communication styles.
This semester a special topic was also explored. Intersections: Exploring Health and Safety Issues educated students about risk management. Perhaps because she is a member of Panhellenic Risk Management, Mandee Terberg, a junior in criminal justice, enjoyed the Intersections workshop the most. Terberg, who is also a member of Phi Sigma Sigma felt that, "It was the most diverse of the sessions. I could use the information from it for my own organization as well as see its relevance for other organizations in a broader sense."
Since FLEX Training's establishment by Burke, the event has seen a few changes. The evening is now flexible, allowing students to attend all sessions or only those that they wish. The most noticeable change for FLEX Training was the numbers of students who attended. Extra tables had to be set up in the Dome Room for the networking dinner to accommodate everyone. Also, more food and refreshments were necessary to fulfill the turnout. Resident Hall Director of Masselink, Seth Fishman, was particularly pleased by the attendance of FLEX Training. "Masselink Hall Council alone had a great turnout this semester," Fishman said.
All in all, FLEX Training was considered a huge success. Many students stayed for all the sessions, not because they had to, but because they actually wanted to attend. Furthermore, the student leaders weren't the only ones who enjoyed FLEX Training. The special guest presenters, faculty, and staff of Ferris enjoyed being a part of this event as well.
 Reigning champion wins Deans Challenge Cup once again
By SARAH LINGLE
Ferris State Torch
Twenty-four registered student organizations from five colleges battled for the third annual Dean's Challenge Cup once again last Saturday. The friendly spaghetti bridge building competition, held in the Rankin Center Dome Room, determined that the challenge cup will remain in the College of Business for another year.
The College of Business reigned victorious once again, with the "Pasta Players" from the Master of Science in Information Systems Management organization, winning first place and the $1000 prize. Their winning bridge held 24.86 pounds.
Second place and $500 went to the Industrial Automotive Student Association in the College of Technology, and $350 and third place went to "Spaghetti Architects" who were also from the MSISM program in the College of Business. Their bridges held 21.34 pounds and 19.36 pounds, respectively.
"Our team had four separate, timed practice runs and each of our members had an assigned duty," Gary Lutz, a member of the winning "Pasta Players," said.
According to the Feb. 5, 1998 issue of FYI, former College of Business Dean Joseph Rallo began the challenge cup as a challenge to other colleges at Ferris. "The contest is designed to foster friendly competition between the Colleges," Rallo said. "It's a fun event that will enhance school spirit and student pride in the University."
"I wanted to start something that everyone could be a part of," John Vermeer, professor of management, said. "It's really to encourage students to join professional academic organizations. The competition encourages teamwork, planning, problem-solving, and just plain having fun."
According to the Dean's Challenge Cup registration form, the objective of the competition is to build a bridge completely made of spaghetti and see whose bridge will hold the most weight. The challenge is open to all FSU students that belong to a college-affiliated registered student organization. Each RSO may sponsor up to two teams that will represent their organization.
According to the Dean's Challenge Cup rules and regulations, the competition is conducted in two rounds. During the first round, each team is allowed one hour to build their bridge. The only materials they are given are two boxes of unopened spaghetti, five glue sticks, and one electric glue gun. The teams are encouraged to bring pre-drawn designs to help them save time and work more efficiently. During the time when the teams are building their bridges, everyone must stay at their station, with the exception of one "spy" that is allowed to roam around the room to observe the other designs.
Only materials that are given to the teams were allowed to be used in the competition. All of the bridges were also required to be free standing. Each bridge had to exceed twenty four inches in length in order to cross a span of twenty four inches. The bed of the bridge had to be unobstructed from end to end. A wooden block (3x5x1in.) representing a car had to be able to pass through the roadbed. Each bridge also had to contain a hole in the roadbed through which a hook, attached to a piece of plywood, will pass.
After a bridge passes design requirements, it must them be weighed. After the weight is recorded, the plywood and hook are attached. Then a bucket with weights is hung on the hook for a count of five. Some of the bridges passed the test, while some of them collapsed before the counting even began.
Census 2000 is traditional and constitutional
By RYAN JOHNSON
Assistant News Editor
This year, the U.S. government is finally going to count. It is going to count people -- hopefully, all the people in the country. As it has done at the beginning of every decade since 1790, the U.S. Census Bureau is once again kicking off the national census.
From the information asked for on the census surveys, the Bureau gathers a wealth of information, but the information gathered by this massive survey is not strictly limited to population. Originally, the census was used to determine how many seats would be apportioned in the U.S. House of Representatives for each state (Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution). Now, the census includes such information as population density, distribution and facts about what kind of people live in certain places, to name a few.
Information presented from the census count affects virtually every aspect of the nation. Funding for welfare, head-start programs, urban development and education, as well as a myriad of other programs are affected by the results of the census. If there is inaccuracy, each one of these programs will suffer.
For instance, a serious undercount of children under the age of 18 in the 1990 census resulted in millions of dollars of losses by cities nationwide. Detroit alone lost $54 million over the entire decade. In theory, the same could happen to Ferris. All it takes is for people to not respond to the questionnaires.
As a result of the inaccuracy of the 1990 census, many individuals were denied an equal voice in their government and many communities were shortchanged on federal and state funding for a number of items, including schools.
If the state of Michigan is shortchanged because of the census, then Ferris will be shortchanged. If Ferris is shortchanged, then the students are shortchanged as well. The only way people can avoid being shortchanged is everyone's participation in the survey at the start.
This decade, the Bureau has vowed not to make the same mistake twice. Census Bureau Director Kenneth Prewitt has set a goal for the Bureau to lower its undercount by five percent. Sporting the motto "Everyone Counts," Prewitt followed through on January 20, when he personally visited the Alaskan village of Unalakleet to enumerate the very first person to be counted by the 2000 census.
Alaska is traditionally the first state counted, and the accuracy with which it is counted will set a standard for the rest of the nation. Census workers are currently visiting each household in remote or sparsely settled areas of the state. During this process, census maps will be updated, interviews conducted and information about each household recorded. Questionnaires will be sent out to the larger communities by March, and by then the census will be well underway.
Aside from presenting the nation with information about population every ten years consistently, the census has led some major innovations in the past.
The first electronic computer for civilian use, UNIVAC I, was designed and built specifically for the Census Bureau and marked a major speedup in data processing. First used to process results from the 1950 census, the machine was able to tabulate 4,000 items per minute, doubling the amount that could be processed by mechanical devices at the time.
For the 1960 census, a new system of answering questions was developed. Writers simply filled in an oval or circle next the appropriate answer and a machine would record the results onto magnetic tape. This system, or a version of it, is still used in testing millions of students a year.
The Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) was developed at the Census Bureau in the 1980s to support the mapping and related geographic activities required by the census and sample survey programs. This unified, coordinated computerized database and its associated mapping software replaced the need to prepare and collect tens of thousands of maps and assign geographic codes to the data each time the agency undertook a census or survey. TIGER spawned a new computer industry: geographic information systems.
The local effort is in need of census-takers. Applications may be picked up at Michigan Works in Big Rapids and Reed City, along with the testing schedule and a brief summary of the test. The estimated wage is $11.00 per hour, and the organization is willing to work around student schedules. |
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 The Verve Pipe and others "Jam" at FSU
By STEVE COOK
Assistant Amusement Editor
On January 27, the Wink arena was a site of great music and good bands. A crowd of around 2,000 souls packed in the arena to see the January Jams concert, which featured the Atomic Numbers, Jimmies Chicken Shack and the Verve Pipe. Those that went to the concert were treated to a great show.
The scene at the Wink arena was total chaos but members from Jimmies Chicken Shack and the Verve Pipe still had time to sit down with The Torch for some pre concert interviews. Jimi HaHa, lead vocalist and guitarist for Jimmies Chicken Shack, was very cool and laid back during the interview. JCS are known for there wide variety of music styles. "It's a total mess of mad combinations from various music styles including rock, Jamaican and heavy metal."
One of HaHa's greatest loves of music is the ability to play it live. "We're very happy playing live and just going out and having fun in front of crowds." According to HaHa, he considers JCS a live band, a band everyone would experience better if they saw them live.
The world of the music business is unknown to most of us outsiders but HaHa has seen what it can be like from the inside of a band. "Its sad for music to be such a business, it should just be something that's fun and enjoyable but sometimes that's not always the case." According to HaHa there are a lot of good bands out there playing good music but they get drowned out by today's bland music scene.
The last year has been a pretty active one for JCS. They have been able to keep themselves above water despite all of the activity. "The last year has been fun, crazy and non stop all rolled into one," said HaHa. "We've been touring continuously since last July and have enjoyed every minute of it, we play music and try to stay young."
After the success of this summers hit single "Do right" some people have viewed JCS as rock stars, HaHa greatly disagrees with this claim. "It's hard to feel like a rock star when you are still living in a house with 5 guys who you've lived with for the last few years, paying $200 apiece for rent."
One of the great things about being in the music business is the ability to meet famous people that otherwise you might not meet. "So far we've met Willie Nelson, Dennis Rodman, Elton John and David Grohl." According to HaHa, Grohl in particular was very cool to hang out with. "He's not like a rock star at all, he was very cool towards us and very down to earth."
The headliners of the concert were The Verve Pipe, who where making somewhat of a homecoming playing in their home state of Michigan. Donny Brown, drummer of The Verve Pipe felt at home during the course of the show. "I always like playing Big Rapids, I used to play with some guys that were from Big Rapids."
Brown also has a love for playing the college circuit. "I love playing colleges, people who go to college seem to be more into the music then at other venues we go to." According to Brown college students seem to be more hip towards the music.
Brown is always trilled when he can come and play venues that he went to as a fan. "I love to play places that I've visited before but haven't played." Brown stated that his favorite place to play in Michigan is the State Theater in Kalamazoo but he also likes Pine Knob and the State Theater in Detroit.
When some bands play their music in front of people they want it to send a message but in the case of The Verve Pipe this is not true. "We're not a message type band, we just like to play music for people." According to Brown he really loves the freedom that The Verve Pipe allows him. "Its a great creative outlet, I want to be in a band where the members translate ideas from their head into music really well."
There has been some debate in the past as to where The Verve Pipe hail from Grand Rapids or from Lansing. Brown stated that the brothers Brian and Brad Vander Ark are from Grand Rapids, while the rest of the band, A.J. Dunning, Doug Corella and Brown are all from Lansing.
With the current mess of rock music out there its been hard to fine that one band that everyone wants to look up to and be like. "I'm waiting for something good to come out, there are no rock stars out there like there use to be."
Some bands out there worry themselves with the charts. You can count The Verve Pipe as a band that doesn't care about the charts. "We have nothing to do with the charts but you can live and die with the charts sometimes, if radio embraces a song of yours then you are very fortunate."
International students give their perspective on life in Big Rapids
By NOMITA PAUL
Ferris State Torch
What is it that prompts an international student to come so far away from their homeland? What motivates them to overcome homesickness and Xenophobia? How do they acclimate to the harsh weather conditions and overcome the culture shock of Big Rapids? The Torch recently spoke to some of FSU's international students to find answers to these questions and a whole lot more.
"I wanted to do my Ms in the US because there is too much of competition back home and it is difficult to get through the entrance exams to get into a good institution," Krishna Prasad, a student from India, said. "Moreover there is a wide range of courses to choose from in the US combined with the flexibility to take a course that is different from the subjects you have graduated in, thus giving you an opportunity to change field and find where your aptitude lies."
When asked how did he like Ferris, Prasad replied, "The weather's difficult but everything else is super." About his course the MS-ISM he says "he would have been happier if it had more technical content than management."
It takes an iron will to embark on a journey to an unknown land. No matter how good the feedback is and how much of information you acquire about the place you are going to, the fear is always there .The change is more drastic if one has to brace oneself to weather conditions, which are different back home. It is awesome for some who have never seen snow before, its frightening for some who feel as if the winds would chill them to the bone. Some are here for better educational prospects, some for building a strong foundation for a good career in the US. Some are here for international exposure, some for an organized lifestyle.
Moses Priyadwaram , a student from India who has been here for one semester, said, "Americans are very friendly and cooperative and help a lot. I had the initial jitters but got along well later."
Pinn Ravikoin from Thailand said, "I like the environment, people, weather and slow life here. I really appreciate the on campus courtesy phones and also the Internet access available to the students"
Rohit Mohan from India has been here for two semesters and said, "My objective to come to the US was to earn US dollars! The university is fine but Big Rapids is a Dead town especially on a holiday. The roads wear a deserted look and we get to see just one car pass once every 4 minutes!"
Another major shock to students new to the United States is American cuisine. "I find it difficult as being a Moslem I am forbidden to ear pork and American food has too much of it," Ammar Hammadi from United Arab Emirates said. Jigisha Reddy said, "I do not like the meat here it feels as if it were raw or not cooked enough, I love breakfast here as I never got to see so many varieties of cereals in India. I like the deserts too."
Many students find ways to cope with American food and cook with ingredients they brought from home or patronize specialty food stores in larger cities. "American food is bland when compared to Indian food which is so spicy, especially red chili powder and turmeric which is a quintessential ingredient of food back home," Rakesh Reddy from India said.
According to Dhanu Hirawan, a student from Indonesia, "I came here because graduate programs in the US are good and I like it here because people are very friendly".
According to Irem Arsal, a student from Turkey, "I was recommended to Ferris by a recruiter. It is a small place but people are nice and kind. I miss home a lot, (but) I like the courses; education is better in the US and there are more opportunities too."
So what do we have here an intermingling of diverse races, culture, social and ethnic groups all trying to break down the barriers of narrow domestic walls to merge and form a global community which is unbiased to color, language or nationality.
Having international students at Ferris provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about one another, about diverse cultures, customs, traditions, religion Etc. So under the aegis of Ferris students can all grow together, learning from a wide variety of experiences and be able to look at the world with a whole new perspective. Students can look at humanity as one race- the human race with no strings attached. The upcoming International Festival which will take place on April 9th in the Rankin Center Dome room will provide an excellent opportunity for students to interact with their international peers and broaden their understanding of things foreign.
Ski Club gives students an opportunity to try something new
By BRIAN VANSTEENKISTE
Amusement Editor
The Ferris State University Ski and Snowboarding Club is offering students the opportunity to try a new winter sport or enjoy one they're already familiar with along with their fellow FSU students. The club has been around for years, but has changed since a new executive board was instated last year.
One new thing this year is the bus trip is entirely funded by the Student Activity Fund. Students now ride free, and according to Bill Foster, the President of FSU's Ski and Snowboarding Club, enrollment is up 70 percent since last year. The bus which leaves from the Rankin Center has been nearly full on trips this year. The bus also stops at the College of Business before heading to Caberfae Peaks.
"(The trip) is a social event. It allows people to get to know each other who wouldn't normally interact," Foster said. "(It brings together) students from the College of Business, the College of Technology, Pharmacy and Allied Health, etc."
Matt Hibbing, the PR director for the Ski and Snowboarding Club, went skiing with the club for the first time last year and said, "Now I'm hardcore into it! It's awesome, I don't think I would've gotten into skiing without (the club)."
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Caberfae Peaks offers special prices to students who present their college ID when buying lift tickets and rentals. These special prices are a major motivation to college students strapped for cash. "You can't beat the price," Hibbing said.
Lindsay Boris, a sophomore in Liberal Arts, has been snowboarding for four years, but recently went on a trip with the club. "It's a totally spiritual experience. It's definitely worth $8, maybe even $10," Boris said. "People shouldn't be intimidated; chicks should definitely learn to snowboard."
Josh Fischer, a voting member of SAFAC, recently went with the club on a trip and said, "It's a great way to learn (to ski or snowboard). This is a great event with a diverse group of students. It's a fun activity for FSU students to be involved with. I hope SAFAC continues to support it."
In addition to it's slopes, Caberfae recently built a brand new 16,000 square foot lodge with dining and restroom facilities. The new lodge is spacious and has a warming area with a two story fireplace and plenty of picnic tables for people trying to warm their bones after braving the icy elements.
Foster said that skiing and snowboarding can be a great form of stress relief for the college student. When classes and school life get to be too much, getting away for a night of fun can be very beneficial. "(The trips) give people an opportunity to do something they normally wouldn't do." He also mentioned that lessons are available for first timers and that the club is friendly. "It's a great crowd."
Club trips have free transportation, lift tickets are $8, Ski rentals are $4 and Snowboard rentals are $15. More information on the club can be found at www.ir02.nt.ferris.edu.
Students interested in accompanying the FSU Ski and Snowboard Club to Caberfae Peaks need to sign up at the Student Activities Desk in Rankin 233. The club has trips planned for February 2, 8, 16, 23 and March 1. The bus leaves at 4 p.m. from the Rankin Center and stops at the Business building on it's way out, and returns at approximately 11 p.m. Students can indicate whether or not they have a meal plan and Dining Services will provide packed meals for the trip.
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Hockey team feeling frustrated after tough weekend
By CHRIS MILLER
Sports Editor
As a whole, the Ferris State Bulldog hockey team walked away from their two game home set against Nebraska-Omaha with a felling of both disappointment and frustration.
"We played great in the game on Friday, but Saturday was just awful on our part," Head Coach Bob Daniels said. The Bulldogs finished with an overtime tie 5-5 in the first game against the Mavericks from Nebraska. In the second game, FSU lost 5-2 setting them to 8-10-2 in the CCHA and an overall record of 15-11-2.
FSU came out scoring first with a power play goal from team leading scorer senior Brian McCullough. McCullough passed freshman Chris Kunitz over the weekend, and he now has 16 goals for the season. Assisting on the goal was junior Kevin Swider.
"We have to keep our concentration and can't lose sight of our goals," Swider said. Nebraska tied the game up seven minutes later on a goal by junior Dave Noel-Bernier.
"It was a game that went back and forth with a lot of offense from both teams," Daniels said. Ferris scored next just after the Mavericks put one on the board. Senior Eric Evans connected on a goal with help from juniors Jim Dube and Jon Rogger.
In the second period, UNO tied the game at two goals a piece on a goal from junior Billy Pugliese with the assist from senior Jeff Edwards. The Bulldogs fired back when Swider smacked in his 11 goal of the year. Two passes from McCullough and sophomore Jason Basile aided on the goal.
"Our team came out to play hard in this game. We just didn't get lucky and our defense needed to step up," Daniels said. Nebraska took advantage of a couple of Bulldog mistakes and took a two goal lead during the third period.
Scoring for the Mavericks were senior Derek Reynolds, sophomore Nick Fohr and Noel-Bernier with his second goal of the game. With 11 minutes to go in the third period, UNO lead 5-3, but FSU was not done on their scoring side.
McCullough pounded in his second goal of the game to lead the charge from behind for Ferris. Assisting on the goal was Dube and freshman Troy Milam. Three minutes later, McCullough added another goal with the assist coming from sophomore goalie Phil Osaer. Along with the assist, Osaer saved a total of 27 shots.
During the third period, sophomore defenseman Chad McIver got a key penalty for disqualification. The penalty was called when McIver ran into UNO's senior goalie Kendall Sidoruk. When a player gets disqualified, according to CCHA rules that player has to sit out the entire next game.
The game ended in a 5-5 tie after play into the overtime expired. "It was fun to watch as for an offensive aspect, but we know that we can play better defense," Daniels said. Penalties hurt the Bulldogs as they rang up a total of 15 for the game. Nebraska was successful on power play chances scoring twice out of eight tries.
In the game on Sat., the Bulldogs came out sluggish by quickly getting down by three goals after one period. Scoring for the Mavericks were juniors Jason White, Allan Carr and Noel-Bernier.
"For the first two periods of play, our team was flat out awful. We lacked the fire that we have had for most of the season," Daniels said. Bad mistakes, goalie play and the lack of presence on defense allowed the Mavericks to upset the Bulldogs on home ice.
"We wanted to mix shake things up and that is why I switched goalies," Daniels said. Osaer got the start, but junior veteran Vince Owen replaced him for the rest of the game. Osaer stopped six shots but let three goals get by.
At the beginning of the second period, UNO nailed in the fourth goal of the game. Reynolds got his sixth goal of the season. Ferris finally put one on the board on McCullough's fourth goal of the weekend. There was no assist on the goal.The Mavericks put the game away in the second period with freshman's Greg Zanon goal. FSU added another goal in the third period when Swider stuck it past Sidoruk with assists from McCullough and junior Scott Lewis.
Besides the brall between the two teams at the end of the game, the Bulldogs had another costly call come against sophomore Rob Collins for cross-checking. The result was another disqualification against the center.
"We just have to put this loss behind us and look forward to facing Michigan next weekend," Swider said. FSU takes on the Wolverines with a home game on the schedule and an away game in Ann Arbor. Game time for Friday is at 7:05 p.m. at the Ewigleben Ice Arena.
"Overall it just wasn't a good game and I take responsibility for not having our boys ready," Daniels said. "I will though have them geared up and ready for UM."
Former Bulldogs making it in the big leagues
By PAM PRESTON
Assistant Sports Editor
Most students leave Ferris with a high rate of job placement in the business world, but Ferris has also been the breeding grounds for many pro-athletes. Ferris hockey alumni have located around the globe to continue playing hockey.
A current goaltender for Ferris, Phil Osaer was a seventh-round draft pick for the St.Louis Blues in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. "Most professional teams wait until players have developed in college before they offer them a contact," the Bulldog's assistant coach, Jeff Blashill said. "Being a draft pick means you are property of the team that drafted you."
There are two ways to get on a professional hockey team. "Teams can only draft at 17, 18 and 19 years olds and that individual goes through college as property of a pro-team," Blashill said. "Or you go through college as a free agent and get scouted."
John Gruden was a four-year Bulldog letterwinner from 1990-94, earning an All-American title along the way. Gruden started into the IHL (International Hockey League) in an usually manner. He stepped right up to the next level of hockey the same year he graduated. "Most guys went until the next hockey season starts the next year," Blashill said.
Gruden has since played for the Boston Bruins (1993-96), Ottawa Senators, Grand Rapids Griffins and Detroit Vipers. He was All-Star Second Team with the Detroit Vipers (1997-98).
Dave Karpa is currently adding to his 8 year NHL career span after only playing two years (1990-92) for the Bulldogs. "This is a great accomplishment for Karpa," Blashill said. "This a long time to play hockey, especially at the NHL level." Karpa is playing for his second year as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes after spending the previous four years with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Karpa was Anaheim's all-time penalty leader.
"This shows he is a tough defensive man," Blashill said. He also led the Mighty Ducks in penalty minutes for three season.
Last year's graduating class Joel Irwin, Casey Harris, J.P. Tessier and Kenzie Homer were picked up by Eastern Coast Hockey League (ECHL)teams and American Hockey League (AHL) teams. Irwin plays in Greens bury, NC in the ECHL, both Harris and Tessier play for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL's Pittsburg Penguins affiliate). Tessier was invited to the Penguins training camp.
"This gave him (Tessier) the opportunity to play with the _big boys' and is an honor," Blashill said. Homer received the same honor when he was invited to the St.Louis Blues' training camp and now plays in the ECHL after recovering from a knee injury.
The former Bulldog until 1997, Brett Colborne recently made headlines being named the Central Hockey League's (CHL) Player of the Week. Colborne plays for the Fayetteville Force as a defenseman and in his second season of professional hockey.
According to coach Blashill, Colborne played in the CHL All-Star game and has been the top scorer in the league and in the top five over-all scoring for most of the year. "With Colborne's ability and stats this year he is probably one step away from the NHL," Blashill said.
All-American and All-CCHA defensiveman, Andy Roach graduated along with Colborne in 1997. Roach played in Utah in the IHL and played on the All-Star team. Roach currently plays on a Division I team in Germany.
"This Europe league is really elite and better on the body because they play less games per week and generally have less body contact," Blashill said. Blashill explained that Roach probably looked over his situation and the NHL positions available and decided that he would have a slim chance to get into the NHL now.
Other former Bulldogs that have continued their hockey careers around the globe: Ed Kowalski (San Angelo, TX), Scot Bell (KS), Derek Crimin, Rod Taylor (VA), Dwight Parrish (ME) and Colin Muldoon. |
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