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October 12, 2007

Red-White hockey game Saturday

By JOHN CORYER

PLATTSBURGH -- Plattsburgh State men's hockey coach Bob Emery is looking at Saturday's Annual Red/White Game in a different light this season.

The contest is set for 7 p.m. at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse's Stafford Ice Arena.

"We're taking a different approach to the game this year," Emery said.

"We don't have any exhibition or non-league games before the regular schedule starts. We jump right into our schedule next weekend against Morrisville.

"So, our own coaches will do the coaching Saturday and it will be a more serious atmosphere. It will be a game-like situation and we'll then make final decisions on who will go on to play on Friday."

As was also the case last season, the Cardinals have brought in a large number of newcomers.

"We have a lot of new players, including two goaltenders," Emery said.

"We have no superstars on the team and nobody is a lock for playing time. It will come down to who wants it the most and how badly they want it."

The Cardinals open their 2007-08 season next Friday and Saturday with State University of New York Athletic Conference games against Morrisville State, at 7 p.m. both nights.

Below is a list of the 10 freshmen who are new to the hockey program at Plattsburgh State.

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Devin Bancroft

5-11, 190 defenseman

Bancroft split time playing in the Central Junior Hockey League last season with the Cornwall Colts and Brockville Braves. He is a steady defenseman who makes a great first pass and is also physical.

Dylan Clarke

6-2, 176 forward

Clarke is a big, skilled forward who played for the Kingston Voyageurs of the OPJHL. He scored 40 goals and had 32 assists last season and finished eighth in the league in scoring. Clarke was also a team captain.

Ryan Corry

6-0, 172 defenseman

Corry, who comes from Calgary, Alberta, is a smooth-skating defenseman who can also add some offense. He played for the Calgary Royals of the Alberta Junior Hockey League last season.

Bryan Hince

6-0, 178 Goaltender

Hince played for the St. Mary's Lincolns in the Western Ontario Hockey League last season. Over the past two years. Hince has won over 70 games between the pipes. Hie had a 2.97 GAA (second in the league) and a .913 save percentage (first in the league) last season.

Simon LeBlanc

6-1, 162 Goaltender

LeBlanc hails from La Prairie, Quebec and played for Grand Prairie in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. He played in 19 games and had a 2.41 GAA and a .914 save percentage.

Marc Pilon

5-6, 155 Forward

Pilon was a prep school player at The Winchendon School. He is a small, but crafty forward. Pilon is very good in the offensive zone and has the ability to make plays.

Eric Satim

5-9, 155 forward

Satim, who is from Dollard des Ormeaux, Que., played prep school hockey at The Millbrook School. He is a gifted playmaker who has good speed. Satim scored 21 goals and added 30 assists last season.

Mike Schiavi

5-9, 150 forward

Schiai is another prep school player with a ton of talent. He played for the Hoosac School. Schiavi is from Montreal, Quebec. In 27 games last season, he scored 21 goals and added 27 assists. Schiavi has good speed and good skill, as well as the ability to beat people one-on-one.

Dan Sliasis

5-11, 190 forward

Sliasis, from Georgetown, Ontario, played for the Guelph Dominators in the Mid-Western Junior Hockey League. He is a big power forward who has a good shot. Sliasis has good strength and is good down low along the wall. In 51 games, he scored 28 goals and added 19 assists.

Kyle Vandermale

6-0, 176 Forward

Vandermale is from Brentwood, N.H. and played for the New England Huskies of the Eastern Junior Hockey League. He is a strong, skilled forward who came to school in great shape. In 44 games last year, he scored 28 goals and assisted on 24 others.

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