Maine men’s hockey roster

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GREG MOORE

(No. 15)

Vital stats: right wing, 6-1, 220, junior, Lisbon

Career stats: 85 GP, 30 & 18

Career highlights: His 15 goals were third best on the team a year ago and his seven power play goals tied for the lead; he had 15 & 8 in 39 games; scored game-winner in four-goal third period rally that beat Harvard 5-4 in NCAA Regionals; played on first U.S. team to ever win the World Junior Championships; off to his best start with 7 & 3 in 13 games including two game-winners and five PPGs

Coach’s comments: “He continues to make steady improvements in all areas of the game. He is really emerging as one of the top forwards in the league. We can count on Greg in any situation.”

MIKE LUNDIN

(No. 2)

Vital stats: defenseman, sophomore, 6-1, 195, Apple Valley, Minn.

Career stats: 57 games played, 3 goals, 22 assists

Career highlights: Second-leading scorer among Maine defensemen and freshmen a year ago with 3 goals, 16 assists; only freshman to play in all 44 games; assisted on Dustin Penner’s game-winner vs. BC in Frozen Four semifinal

Coach’s comments: “He’s playing with 20 more pounds on his frame than last year and, in the long run, it’s going to help him be stronger on the puck. So far, he has been a solid defenseman who can play in all situations for us.”

TOM ZABKOWICZ

(No. 3)

Vital stats: defenseman/winger, sophomore, 6-0, 184, Greendale, Wis.

Career stats: 34 GP, 5 & 8

Career highlights: Had first career goal against home state Wisconsin Badgers in 6-2 win on Oct. 11, 2003; four goals tied him for team lead among defensemen a year ago

Coach’s comments: “He has been an offensive sparkplug whether at forward or defense. He’s also playing with 15-20 more pounds on him and that has helped him become a more physical player and has helped him defensively.”

STEVE MULLIN

(No. 4)

Vital stats: defenseman, 6-0, 190, junior, Cartwright, Manitoba

Career stats: 54 GP, 2 & 2

Career highlights: Scored game-winning goal against Providence on Feb. 20; assisted on Colin Shields’ game-winner in HE quarterfinal win over Merrimack on March 12

Coach’s comments: “He has been our most consistent defenseman so far this season. He’s rarely at fault for scoring chances against us. He’s joined in the offense a lot more the last couple of seasons. He’s a player we can use in all situations. He’s real solid.”

TRAVIS WIGHT

(No. 5)

Vital stats: defenseman/left winger, 5-9, 202, junior, Fannystelle, Manitoba

Career stats: 58 GP, 0 & 5

Career highlights: Led Maine freshmen in games played two years ago with 37 and produced four assists; had an assist during an injury-marred sophomore year

Coach’s comments: “He has made a great transition to the forward position. He brings a lot of energy, speed and tenacity and he’s a consistent physical presence on whatever line he plays on. He has done everything we hoped he would at the forward position and more. He has been a fixture on the penalty kill.”

ROB BELLAMY

(No. 16)

Vital stats: right wing, 6-0, 192, freshman, Westfield, Mass.

Career stats: 8 GP, 0 & 1

Career highlights: Had game-winning assist in debut vs. Vermont; had 27 goals and 33 assists in 49 games for New England Junior Coyotes of New England Junior Hockey League last year; was chosen Coyote Player of the Year; 3rd round draft pick of Philadelphia

Coach’s comments: “Right from the start, he has brought a consistent physical presence every time he has put on the jersey and that is a key component of our team. He also brings great speed and the ability to drive to the net.”

MAT DESCHAMPS

(No. 7)

Vital stats: defenseman, 6-1, 210, senior, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Career stats: 90 GP, 2 & 9

Career highlights: Had an assist on Ben Murphy’s game-winner that beat UMass 2-1 in the third overtime of their HE championship game last season; had a shorthanded goal in his college debut against North Dakota

Coach’s comments: “He’s a mobile, physical defenseman who is real good on the penalty kill.”

JOHN RONAN

(No. 10)

Vital stats: right wing, 5-11, 215, senior, South Boston, Mass.

Career stats: 107 GP, 17 & 15

Career highlights: Has two overtime goals and three playoff goals including OT winner vs. Harvard his freshman year; had career-highs for goals (6) and assists (8) last year

Coach’s comments: “He has really emerged as a great leader this year. He’s a very strong two-way player. He’s great in front of the net offensively and in the corners. He’s great on the wall in the defensive zone and he blocks shots on the penalty kill.”

MICHEL LEVEILLE

(No. 11)

Vital stats: center, 5-9, 184, sophomore, Levis, Quebec

Career stats: 50 GP, 8 & 36

Career highlights: Named Hockey East Rookie of the Year last season when he had 6 goals and 34 assists in 43 games; only unanimous choice to All-Hockey East rookie team; his 34 assists were second most in the nation

Coach’s comments: “He has been slowed by injuries this season. We expect him to come on strong for us in the second half. He’ll be a real strong two-way centerman.”

KEITH JOHNSON

(No. 12)

Vital stats: right wing, 5-10, 191, sophomore, Windsor, Conn.

Career stats: 40 GP, 5 & 1

Career highlights: Scored twice in debut vs. Holy Cross last season; had only assist while playing against older brother Gregg and his Boston University Terriers; had 5 & 1 in 32 games

Coach’s comments: “He’s really emerging as a strong penalty killer who brings great energy on the forecheck. He has a good knack for blocking shots and taking away time and space on the power play.”

KEENAN HOPSON

(No. 13)

Vital stats: left wing, 6-1, 181, freshman, Prince George, British Columbia

Career stats: 10 GP, 1 & 3

Career highlights: Had an assist in his debut, a 7-1 win at Vermont on Oct. 3; had 100 points in 58 games for Prince George Spruce Kings in British Columbia Junior Hockey League last year; is all-time leading scorer in Spruce King history with 179 points in 142 games over three seasons

Coach’s comments: “He has done an excellent job adapting to college hockey. He has great hockey sense and good hands and he’s a very disciplined player.”

BILLY RYAN

(No. 14)

Vital stats: left wing, 6-0, 163, freshman, Milton, Mass.

Career stats: 10 GP, 2 & 6

Career highlights: Scored a goal in debut vs. Vermont; had points in four of his first six games and has registered at least one in four of his last five games; had 90 points at Cushing Academy (Mass.) last year; third round draft pick of the New York Rangers

Coach’s comments: “He’s an exciting player to watch. He has great speed, excellent hockey sense and the poise to make a play in key situations.”

BEN MURPHY

(No. 17)

Vital stats: center, 5-9, 182, senior, North Andover, Mass.

Career stats: 125 GP, 14 & 32

Career highlights: Had three-game point streak to open current season (1 & 3); had points in six of first nine games; won team’s Unsung Hero Award last season; had three-OT game-winner in Hockey East championship game vs. UMass; led Maine freshmen in scoring during 2001-2002 with 7 & 9

Coach’s comments: “He has been our most consistent forward. He has really emerged as a great two-way player. He kills penalties, he’s on the power play, he sets up goals and he blocks shots. I’m real excited for Murph. It’s his senior year and he has become a real solid player.”

TROY BARNES

(No. 6)

Vital stats: defenseman, 5-11, 190, senior, Pembroke, Ontario

Career stats: 125 GP,

Career highlights: Third on the team in plus-minus at plus-30 last year; his 14 points were second most among Maine defensemen two years ago; had just 32 penalty minutes in first three seasons (114 games)

Coach’s comments: “He has real good hockey sense and he’s someone we can count on in all situations.”

TIM MAXWELL

(No. 20)

Vital stats: defenseman, 5-11, 168, freshman, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Career stats: 8 GP, 1 & 4

Career highlights: Had two assists in debut vs. Vermont; had first goal and two assists in 5-4 win over UMass Lowell last Saturday; had 16 & 31 and was named team MVP, Best Defenseman and an Alberta Junior Hockey League All-Star for Sherwood Park last season

Coach’s comments: “He continues to improve each week. He has shown a lot of poise with the puck and a good ability to carry it up the ice. I’m real excited about his future with the team.”

JOSH SOARES

(No. 18)

Vital stats: left wing, 5-11, 185, sophomore, Hamilton, Ontario

Career stats: 27 GP, 4 & 3

Career highlights: Had two goals and an assist in first two games this season; had 2 & 1 in 15 games last season; led Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League in scoring two years ago with 124 points for the Hamilton Kilty Bees

Coach’s comments: “He has definitely elevated his game from last season. He got in real great shape over the summer. He’s playing with 10 pounds less and you can see the difference in his skating right away. He and Brent Shepheard have really emerged as sophomores to make a strong impact for us up front.”

MIKE HAMILTON

(No. 22)

Vital stats: center-right wing, 6-1, 200, sophomore, Victoria, British Columbia

Career stats: 40 GP, 7 & 8

Career highlights: Scored three playoff goals last year, including game-winners vs. Boston University in Hockey East semifinals and Wisconsin (OT) in NCAA Regional final; named NCAA East Regional All-Tourney team; had assist in 2-1 Frozen Four semifinal win over BC

Coach’s comments: “Mike is coming off a real good finish. He has shown flashes of becoming an elite player but needs to be more consistent. He’s a great skater with a good release on his shot.”

JON JANKUS

(No. 23)

Vital stats: center, 5-10, 205, junior, Stoney Creek, Ontario

Career stats: 64 GP, 14 & 20

Career highlights: Two-goal games vs. Niagara and Merrimack this season and two assists vs. UNH; 25 points were fifth-best on team last season and he had three-point games vs. Boston University and UMass Lowell; had first goal in 2-1 win over BC in Frozen Four semifinal

Coach’s comments: “Jon is a real versatile player who can play in all situations. He plays with a lot of grit and heart. He blocks shots, he wins loose pucks, and will get his share of points. He’s our top right-hand shot faceoff man.”

WES CLARK

(No. 24)

Vital stats: right wing, 5-10, 180, freshman, Oakville, Ontario

Career stats: 2 GP, 1 & 0

Career highlights: Collected first goal in 5-4 win over UMass Lowell on Saturday; debuted in 3-1 loss to Boston College on Nov. 5; 122 points in 82 games over the last two seasons for Milton Icehawks in Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League; had hat trick in a 21/2-minute span during playoff game

Coach’s comments: “Since he gained his eligibility [recently], he has improved every week. He plays with a lot of energy, he’s strong on the puck, and he has a scoring touch. He’s a good skater. Look for him to get more ice time.”

TRAVIS RAMSEY

(No. 27)

Vital stats: defenseman, 6-3, 212, freshman, Lakewood, Calif.

Career stats: 1 GP, 0 & 0

Career highlights: Made his first appearance in 4-3 win over Niagara on Oct. 15 and suffered arm injury on first shift; had 27 points and 162 penalty minutes in 57 games for Salmon Arm in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League last season

Coach’s comments: “He’s a defensive defenseman who is pretty mobile for someone his size. I look for him to get quite a bit of ice time in the second half.”

DEREK DAMON

(No. 28)

Vital stats: center, 6-0, 197, junior, Bangor

Career stats: 93 GP, 31 & 34

Career highlights: Already has 9 & 7 in 13 games; has had six multiple-point games; had a pair of goals apiece in 4-3 OT loss to North Dakota, 6-2 win over Niagara, and 5-4 win over UMass Lowell; tied for team lead with seven power-play goals in 2003-04

Coach’s comments: “He has had the biggest impact of any of our players so far this year. He plays with great passion. He’s a tough competitor who wins loose pucks and he plays with a lot of energy. He’s fast, he’s good on faceoffs, and he is emerging as an elite player. He keeps getting better.”

BRENT SHEPHEARD

(No. 29)

Vital stats: right wing, 6-0, 184, sophomore, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia

Career stats: 30 GP, 6 & 6

Career highlights: Had first two-goal game in 3-0 win over New Hampshire on Nov. 7, had goal and game-winning assist in 4-3 win over Niagara on Oct. 15; scored first college goal vs. UMass Lowell on Nov. 16, 2003

Coach’s comments: “He’s off to a great start. He’s made the biggest jump among the sophomore class. He provides us with a consistent physical presence who has a scoring touch as well. He blocks shots, he’s a good penalty-killer. He’s a very dependable two-way forward whose role will expand.”

MATT LUNDIN

(No. 31)

Vital stats: goalie, 6-0, 167, freshman, Apple Valley, Minn.

Career stats: 5 GP, 1-0 record, 1.82 goals-against average, .938 save percentage

Career highlights: Made 28 saves in debut, 6-2 win over Niagara on Oct. 16; 14 saves in 24:16 after replacing injured Jimmy Howard in 3-0 victory over UNH; won Frank Brimsek Award as top senior goalie in Minnesota last year

Coach’s comments: “He is fast-tracking his progress. He played extremely well when called upon to replace Jimmy against UNH in a tough situation. He loves to play the puck, and he’s a gamer. He loves to play the game.”

JIMMY HOWARD

(No. 33)

Vital stats: goalie, 6-0, 220, junior, Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Career stats: 55 GP, 34-16-3, 1.90 GAA, .931

Career highlights: NCAA records for lowest goals-against average (1.19) and highest save percentage (.956) en route to second team All-American honors last year; school-record 63 saves in 2-1 triple-OT win over UMass in Hockey East final; Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2002-03; has school-record 10 career shutouts; second-round draft pick of Detroit in 2003

Coach’s comments: “He has had a difficult start because he had mono this summer and wasn’t able to train too hard. Then he got sick. But he’ll fight back. He has improved every week. He’s a great competitor and a natural in the net. He anticipates so well.”

MATT GREYEYES

(No. 39)

Vital stats: left wing, 5-9, 185, senior, Edmonton, Alberta

Career stats: 38 GP, 1 & 8

Career highlights: Notched his only goal against Vermont on Jan. 4 and also had an assist; had assists vs. Merrimack and UMass Lowell; four assists in 15 games as a freshman and played in NCAA East Regional win over Harvard

Coach’s comments: “He has played well for us. He’s pretty versatile. He has great skills, he’s a good skater and he has good hands.”

RYAN SHELLEY

(No. 40)

Vital stats: goalie, 6-0, 173, freshman, Gray

Career stats: none

Career highlights: Posted a 2.00 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage for Portland Junior Pirates last season; sparked Cheverus High School of Portland to Western Maine Class A final two years ago and was team MVP

Coach’s comments: “He has done an excellent job replacing Ray Jean as our third-string goalie. He’s got pretty good size and he moves well. He has been a pleasant surprise with the way he has adjusted to college hockey.”

BRET TYLER

(No. 44)

Vital stats: defenseman, 5-8, 198, freshman, Maynard, Mass.

Career stats: 11 GP, 1 & 1

Career highlights: Collected first goal in 4-3 win over St. Lawrence; Boston Junior Bruins MVP last year with 22 goals and 58 assists in 64 games; Eastern Junior Hockey League’s top-scoring defenseman four straight years and league’s MVP defenseman twice

Coach’s comments: “He’s going to be an elite player down the road. He has great poise with the puck. He is already quarterbacking one of our power-play units. He didn’t come to camp in tip-top shape, but you’re starting to see his hockey sense come out. He’s a real tough competitor who blocks shots.”

JEFF MUSHALUK

(No. 55)

Vital stats: defenseman, 6-4, 220, junior, Armstrong, British Columbia

Career stats: 47 GP, 3 & 8

Career highlights: three goals a year ago, all game-winners; had six assists in 37 games; was named a team captain before he had even played a game at Maine after transferring from Lake Superior State; is a second-year captain

Coach’s comments: “He has been a very good leader on and off the ice. He’s real solid offensively and defensively. He makes good decisions with the puck and has great reach. He’s a real good penalty-killer.”