HISTORY
The NC State Ice Hockey Organization has been around since the late 1970's, here is what we have been up to since then. Have any photos or memories to add? Please contact us!
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Stephen Russell Memorial Tournament
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Stephen’s family, in partnership with Stephen's family, is excited to return in 2024 after a brief hiatus. The tournament was formally the ACCHL kick-off showcase for the season. We are pleased to welcome teams from three different regions for this season.
Stephen Russell was born in Newfoundland, Canada. He stepped on the ice and in the net for the first time at twelve. Stephen was a proud member of the NC State Hockey Club from 2006-2009. He was passionate and intense about hockey, and as one teammate put it, "he would make the same effort to save the 200th shot in practice as he would in an OT shot in a crucial game." |
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On July 4, 2009 the Wolfpack lost Stephen. At the time of his death, Stephen was a rising senior at NC State University where he was studying Political Science. As a goaltender for NC State's Hockey team, Stephen loved the spirit of competition, the camaraderie of the team and the game of hockey.
The team retired his jersey in November 2009, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an athlete. His teammates and coaches felt he represented the best of the sport, both on and off the ice. We honor Stephen, and through our remembrance, we celebrate his impact and the game of hockey he loved so much. His legacy will live on in this arena and in this tournament.
We are excited to continue this tournament to honor his name and legacy.
NC State Hockey relies on the generous support of family, friends, local businesses and alumni for the success of their program and this tournament. If you would like to donate to the Tournament Fund, please use the PayPal donate button below. (Please note: If you do not have to have a PayPal account, you can also use your credit/debit cards)
The team retired his jersey in November 2009, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an athlete. His teammates and coaches felt he represented the best of the sport, both on and off the ice. We honor Stephen, and through our remembrance, we celebrate his impact and the game of hockey he loved so much. His legacy will live on in this arena and in this tournament.
We are excited to continue this tournament to honor his name and legacy.
NC State Hockey relies on the generous support of family, friends, local businesses and alumni for the success of their program and this tournament. If you would like to donate to the Tournament Fund, please use the PayPal donate button below. (Please note: If you do not have to have a PayPal account, you can also use your credit/debit cards)
ALUMNI NETWORK
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NOT PICTURED:
| Thomas Froass | 2012-2013 | |
| Sean Kudrick | 2012-2013 | |
| Matt Michael | 2012-2013 | |
| Harry Fryckbery | 2008-2012 | |
| Kriss Lans | 2008-2012 | |
| Robert Nelson | #25 | 2011-2012 |
| Dan Tavalin | 2010-2011 | |
| George Barns | 2011 | |
| Brandon Koslowsky | 2010 | |
| Kurt Clayton | 2009-2010 | |
| Craig Pahl | #17 | 2009-2010 |
| Colton Roberts | #16 | 2009-2010 |
| Dustin Miner | 2009-2010 | |
| Ben Nied | #14 | 2008-2010 |
| Paul Kovack | 2008-2010 | |
| Anthony Sandonato | 2008-2010 | |
| Dwayne Dixon | 2008-2009 | |
| Chris Blake | 2008-2009 | |
| Sam Blondlin | 2008-2009 | |
| Corey Bowman | 2008-2009 | |
| Max Baker | 2008-2009 | |
| Brian Coules | 2008-2009 | |
| Daniel Mays | 2008-2009 | |
| Roshan Taheri | 2008-2009 | |
| Jason Traud | 2008-2009 | |
| Steven Womarans | 2008-2009 | |
| Tyler Woodrum | 2008-2009 | |
| Phil Yandall | 2008-2009 | |
| Scott Pecnik | #9 | 2007-2009 |
| Paul Ingersol | 2007-2008 | |
| Joel Webster | 2007-2008 | |
| Nick Brown | 2005-2006 | |
| Ed Tudrick | 2005-2006 | |
| Chris Hickman | #6 | 2003-2005 |
| Jorge Alves | 2003-2004 | |
| Jon Klein | 2003-2004 | |
| Timothy Smith | #8 | 2000-2004 |
| Josh Matteo | 2002-2003 | |
| Travis Sharpstene | 2002-2003 | |
| Josh Cottrell | 2001-2003 | |
| Adam Coremin | 1998-2002 | |
| Brandon Zent | 2000-2002 | |
| Joe Sabo | 2000-2001 | |
| Brent Plunkett | #20 | 1998-2001 |
| Will Roumanis | 2000-2001 | |
| Jeff Mocock | #5 | 1996-2001 |
| Josh Brown | #28 | 2000-2001 |
| Tom Dixon | #7 | 1998-2001 |
| Chuck Burch | 1996-2001 | |
| Nate Finucane | #4 | -2000 |
| Rob Ariagno (Bus) | #19 | 1998-2000 |
| Jon Kenny | #2, #25 | 1994-1998 |
| Carroll Herndon | 1996-1997 | |
| Curtis McDowell | 1995-1997 | |
| Drew Matheson | #6 |