Hometown: Morton Grove, Illinois Birthday: 1/6/85 Shoots: Right Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Years Pro: 0 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2007-08 Arizona Sundogs (CHL) Highlights: Rookie forward signed December 12th off waivers from Arizona. Scored first two professional goals against the Ice Bats, an empty-netter on November 21st and the game-winner two days later on the 23rd. Played last four seasons for the University of Notre Dame, scoring 25 assists and 38 points in 150 total games. Prior to college, played two seasons for the U.S. National Under-18 Team in the NAHL.
Hometown: Verner, Ontario Birthday: 5/28/82 Catches: Right Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Years Pro: 4
Last Team: 2005-06 Memphis RiverKings (CHL) Highlights: All-Star caliber goalie obtained in trade from Memphis just before Christmas 2005. Played four seasons major junior hockey with Sudbury and Mississauga in Ontario Hockey League. Finished 15-17-2 as rookie with 2.93 GAA and three shutouts. Earned CHL Goalie of the Week honors three times that season. Earned first pro shutout with 1-0 shootout win over Oklahoma City on 1/3/04. Earned back-to-back shutouts vs. Fort Worth and Oklahoma City 3/5 and 3/6/04. Called up to Utah (AHL) for final two weeks of 2003-04 season, but did not appear in a game. Appeared in 55 of 60 games for New Mexico in 2004-05, finishing 24-24-5 with 3.11 GAA and .911 save percentage. Winning goaltender at 2005 CHL All-Star Game in Laredo, playing third period, overtime, and shootout. Also won Rapid Fire Skills Competition. Picked up fourth career shutout vs. Ice Bats 2/13/05. Began 2005-06 season with 4-6-1 record and 4.35 GAA in 11 appearances with Memphis. Obtained as future considerations from RiverKings in exchange for winger Sheldon Wenzel. In first full month with the Ice Bats, named Sher-wood CHL Goaltender of the Month for January, with 5-0-1 record, 1.93 GAA and .946 save percentage. Again proved durable in net last season with the Ice Bats, finishing fourth in the CHL with 2342 minutes while recording 13-14-11 record, 3.00 GAA, and .911 save percentage. Fifth on the all-time Ice Bats list in goalie wins (25) and saves (1954).
Hometown: Reston, Manitoba Birthday: 4/12/83 Shoots: Left Height: 5-9 Weight: 184 Years Pro: 2
Last Team: 2006-07 Columbia Inferno (ECHL) Highlights: Third-year forward signed by the Ice Bats October 20th. Started this season in camp with Wheeling Nailers (ECHL). Split last two seasons among three teams in the ECHL, picking up 74 points in 130 games. Last season, acquired by Columbia (ECHL) from Utah on the same day (3/8/07) that current Ice Bats teammate Taylor Raszka was also acquired by Columbia (from Toledo). Played with another current Ice Bats teammate, defenseman Stuart Kerr, while with Pensacola in 2005-06. Played four-year collegiate career with Bemidji State University Beavers in Minnesota, and becomes the first Ice Bats player from that school since defenseman Chris Morque from the team's 1996-97 inaugural season. Scored 43 goals and 79 points in 71 games over final two seasons at Bemidji State.
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Birthday: 10/12/84 Shoots: Right Height: 5-11 Weight: 190 Years Pro: 0 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2007-08 Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL) Highlights: Rookie forward signed by the Ice Bats December 1st. Started the season in Oklahoma City, recording six points in ten games played. Scored first professional goal November 23rd vs. Odessa. Averaged over a point per game while playing last two seasons at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (NCAA Division III). Before that, played four years in juniors with the Sault Ste. Marie (Soo) Indians.
Hometown: Dryden, Ontario Birthday: 4/4/81 Shoots: Right Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Years Pro: 0 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 York University Lions (CIS) Highlights: Gritty, hard-working rookie forward signed by the Ice Bats September 6th. Spent last five years playing in Canada for York University while studying Economics, Administrative Studies, and Marketing. Had best season at York last season, scoring 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 28 games while serving as team's captain. Teammate of Ice Bats forward Julian Smith at York during the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons, and former Ice Bats defenseman Julius Halfkenny during the 2004-05 season. Also spent time playing junior hockey in Canada, most recently during 2001-02 season with Cumberland Grads of the Central Junior A Hockey League (CJHL) in eastern Ontario. Younger brother Matt played four seasons of major junior in Ontario League and recently completed fourth collegiate season at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Hometown: Mitchell, Ontario Birthday: 1/11/84 Catches: Left Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Years Pro: 2 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2007-08 Pensacola Ice Pilots (ECHL) Highlights: Netminder signed by the Ice Bats December 1st. Began this season with Pensacola (ECHL), appearing in six games. Played first two pro seasons in Richmond, Virginia--the first in the United League in 2005-06, followed by the Southern Professional League last year.
Hometown: Carberry, Manitoba Birthday: 4/22/84 Shoots: Right Height: 6-4 Weight: 212 Years Pro: 2 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 Long Beach Ice Dogs (ECHL) Highlights: Third-year defenseman signed by the Ice Bats on August 30th. Spent the last two years in the ECHL playing for Pensacola, Reading, and Long Beach. Split four years of junior hockey between Spokane, Red Deer, and Moose Jaw in the Western Hockey League. Attended camp with Manchester Monarchs (AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings) in September 2005.
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta Birthday: 6/30/84 Shoots: Right Height: 5-9 Weight: 170 Years Pro: 0 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 Minnesota State-Mankato Mavericks (NCAA) Highlights: Rookie forward signed by the Ice Bats on August 30th. Tallied 57 points over four-year collegiate career at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Before college, scored 74 points in 62 games in 2002-03 season for the Calgary Royals of the AJHL. Second Ice Bats player to hail from Minnesota State-Mankato, and the first since Mark Zacharias (Ice Bats forward during the 1998-99 season), who attended the school known as "Mankato State University." Son of 13-year NHL veteran, Kelly Kisio, who played in 761 games between 1982 and 1995 while scoring 229 goals and 658 points for Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and Calgary Flames. Older brother Brent recently played fourth collegiate hockey season at University of Nebraska-Omaha.
Hometown: Newport, Rhode Island Birthday: 2/25/82 Shoots: Left Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Years Pro: 0 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 UMass-Amherst Minutemen (NCAA) Highlights: Rookie forward signed September 20th. Scored 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) over three years at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Hometown: Stony Plain, Alberta Birthday: 11/11/77 Shoots: Right Height: 6-1 Weight: 228 Years Pro: 9 (CHL Veteran)
Last Team: 2005-06 Tulsa Oilers (CHL) Highlights: Selected by Boston Bruins round 2 #45 overall 1996 NHL Entry Draft. Obtained from the Tulsa Oilers on September 19, 2006 in exchange for defenseman Kevin Harris (obtained earlier Summer 2006 from Memphis) and future considerations. Scored a career-most 75 points with Tulsa in 2005-06. Played five junior seasons in the Western Hockey League, then split his first four pro seasons between the ECHL and the San Antonio Iguanas of the CHL. From 2000 to 2004, compiled four straight 20-goal seasons with San Antonio and Amarillo, before a knee injury limited him to eight games in 2004-05. Scored 35 goals and 40 assists in his "comeback" season in 2005-06, finishing among the league's top 20 scorers. Named team captain before the 2006-07 season. Led the Ice Bats with 26 goals and 56 points, and one of just four Ice Bats skaters to play in all 64 games last season. Lives with wife Crystal and daughter Halley.
Hometown: Oshawa, Ontario Birthday: 11/9/78 Shoots: Left Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Years Pro: 7 (CHL Veteran)
Last Team: 2006-07 Chicago Hounds (UHL) Highlights: One of top all-around defensemen back in Austin for third stint with the team after one-year hiatus. Spent three full seasons in juniors with Guelph (Ontario Hockey League), winning OHL Championship and appearing twice in Memorial Cup. Played 2 years at University of New Brunswick, then was +7 with 4 assists in seven games with Bats in 2001. Attended training camps with Houston (AHL) in 2001 and 2005, and Utah (AHL) in 2003. Even or better in +/- in every game in 2001-02 until Nov. 29th, and finished +24 overall. +13 during 2002 playoffs, leading all players. Was +5 in Game 3 of Conference Finals vs. El Paso. Finished 2002-03 among top 16 league d-men with 14 goals, 24 assists, and tied for 2nd in CHL behind teammate Dan Price at +32. Called up to Houston (AHL) and appeared in two games before returning 1/11/03. Appeared in 2003 CHL All-Star Game in Oklahoma City, and Finalist for Outstanding Defenseman honors for 2002-03 season. Appeared in all 64 games in 2003-04 with Ice Bats, then played overseas for the first time in the German "Oberliga" in 2004-05. Led in assists and second in total points among Ice Bats defenseman in 2005-06 season. Second on the Chicago Hounds in assists (31), plus/minus (+5), and penalty minutes (106) last season, helping lead the team to the playoffs in their inaugural campaign. Lives with wife Melissa and daughter Devin.
Hometown: Scotland, Ontario Birthday: 5/29/85 Shoots: Left Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Years Pro: 1 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 Lubbock Cotton Kings (CHL) Highlights: Second-year defenseman signed September 14th. Split time in the CHL last season between the Youngstown SteelHounds and the Lubbock Cotton Kings, appearing in 54 games and scoring five goals with three assists. Before turning pro, played three seasons for the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, leading General defensemen in scoring in 2004-05 with 21 points. Named 2005-06 Mid-Western Junior Hockey League (Jr-B, OHA) Defenseman of the Year with the Brantford Golden Eagles, in final season of juniors.
Hometown: Lindsay, Ontario Birthday: 9/21/83 Shoots: Left Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Years Pro: 0 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 Dalhousie University Tigers (CIS) Highlights: Rookie defenseman starting pro career after three years at Dalhousie University. Before college, played four seasons of junior hockey, including three at the major junior level in the Ontario League.
Hometown: Petersburg, Michigan Birthday: 10/22/86 Shoots: Left Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Years Pro: 1 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 Columbia Inferno (ECHL) Highlights: Second-year forward joining the Ice Bats after splitting last season between Toledo and Columbia of the ECHL. Last season, acquired by Columbia (ECHL) from Toledo on the same day (3/8/07) that current Ice Bats teammate Brendan Cook was also acquired by Columbia (from Utah). Played four years of junior hockey, including three and a half seasons of major junior in the Ontario League. Best season statistically came in 2005-06 with Brampton Battalion, scoring 27 goals and 37 points in 62 games.
Hometown: South Boston, Massachusetts Birthday: 7/6/80 Shoots: Right Height: 5-11 Weight: 215 Years Pro: 3
Last Team: 2006-07 Rocky Mountain Rage (CHL) Highlights: Claimed off waivers from the Rocky Mountain Rage on November 21, 2006. Served as captain during a four-year stint at the University of Maine. Member of the Maine Black Bears' NCAA Frozen Four runner-up teams in 2002 and 2004. Played rookie season with Florida of the ECHL in 2005-06, compiling 26 points in 68 games. Last season, started with five points in nine games for the Rage, before scoring 27 points in 52 games for the Ice Bats.
Hometown: St. Jerome, Quebec Birthday: 10/28/79 Shoots: Right Height: 6-1 Weight: 202 Years Pro: 7 (CHL Veteran)
Last Team: 2006-07 Memphis RiverKings (CHL) Highlights: All-Star defensemen acquired from the Mississippi RiverKings on July 30th, in exchange for forwards Aaron Davis and Marty Doyle. Three-time CHL All-Star (2002, 2005, 2007) and five-year veteran of the CHL who also spent time with El Paso and Rio Grande Valley before time last season with Memphis. Finalist for Outstanding Defenseman honors for 2003-04 season. Scored 2 goals and 22 assists in 33 games last season for the RiverKings. Missed the 2007 All-Star Game in Bossier City due to injury, but returned in time for the playoffs to help lead the RiverKings to the Northern Conference Finals.
Hometown: Framingham, Massachusetts Birthday: 3/24/74 Shoots: Left Height: 6-0 Weight: 187 Years Pro: 10 (CHL Veteran)
Last Team: 2005-06 Danbury Trashers (UHL) Highlights: Veteran forward signed by the Ice Bats September 6th. Career spans over 10 seasons of professional hockey experience and leadership, including four years at the AHL level. Started pro career with El Paso Buzzards of the Western Professional League in 1996, scoring 105 goals and 184 points in just 108 games over two seasons. With the Buzzards, won the first two championships in WPHL history in 1997 and 1998, including a six-game semifinal defeat of the Ice Bats in 1997, the first-ever playoff series for both teams. Selected to WPHL All-Star Game in 1998 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, winning the "Fastest Skater" skills competition prior to the game. Named WPHL MVP and Man of the Year in 1997-98. Signed a two-year deal with the NHL's St. Louis Blues in 1998 and played two and a half seasons for the Blues' AHL team Worcester. Spent most of the 1998-99 season in the ECHL, where voted to the All-Star Game. Finished 2001-02 season with the AHL's Providence Bruins, and tallied 38 goals and 24 assists over 171 AHL games. Last stint in the Central Hockey League came with the San Angelo Saints in 2002-03, appearing in six games as player-assistant coach. Spent the next three seasons (2003-06) in the United League, playing for Elmira, Quad City, and Danbury teams. Before turning pro, played three collegiate seasons for University of Maine Black Bears, winning the NCAA Frozen Four in 1993 and returning to the final game in 1995. Also played a season with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL, winning the league championship in 1993-94.
Hometown: Caroline, Alberta Birthday: 5/22/86 Shoots: Left Height: 6-0 Weight: 176 Years Pro: 0 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 Red Deer Rebels (WHL) Highlights: Rookie forward signed by the Ice Bats August 16th after four seasons of major junior with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western League. Scored 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) in 58 games last season with Red Deer. Brother Bill also plays in the CHL, leading the Amarillo Gorillas in goals, points, and power play goals last season. Another brother, Dan, also played in the CHL last season as a defenseman and player/assistant coach for the expansion Rocky Mountain Rage. Youngest of six professional hockey-playing brothers from Caroline, Alberta, who are, from oldest to youngest (with most recent team): Pete (2007-08 San Antonio Rampage in AHL), Joe (2004-05 in Germany), Dan (2007-08 Richmond Renegades), Jim (2007-08 Philadelphia Flyers in NHL), Bill (Amarillo), and Ted (Austin).
Hometown: Dresden, Ontario Birthday: 11/5/85 Shoots: Left Height: 6-1 Weight: 198 Years Pro: 1 (CHL Developmental Player)
Last Team: 2006-07 Elmira Jackals (UHL) Highlights: Second-year forward signed by the Ice Bats October 12th. Started this season in camp with Elmira Jackals (ECHL). Played last season with Elmira in the United League, scoring 18 points in 55 games. In 2005-06, scored 29 points in 45 games with Tecumseh of the Western Ontario Hockey League (Junior B).
Hometown: Pickering, Ontario Birthday: 5/11/82 Shoots: Left Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Years Pro: 3
Last Team: 2005-06 Trenton Titans (ECHL) Highlights: Defenseman entering his fourth pro season, and second with the Ice Bats. Spent three years at the University of Toronto and his rookie season in the UHL and SPHL. Played in 54 games for the ECHL Trenton Titans in 2005-06. One of just four Ice Bats to play in all 64 games last season, scoring one goal and 10 assists. Attended training camp with the Houston Aeros (AHL) on a tryout in September.
Brent Hughes Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations
Hometown: New Westminster, British Columbia Birthday: 4/5/66 Last Team: 1998-99 Utah Grizzlies (IHL) Years Pro: 12
Former NHL star Brent Hughes returns for his fifth season as the Ice Bats Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations, after guiding the team to a playoff berth each of his four previous seasons behind the bench, including a President's Cup Semifinal berth in 2000 and President's Cup Final berths in 2002 and 2003. As coach, Hughes has compiled a franchise-best 174-74-22 regular season record, including a 46-14-4 mark in 2002-03. In addition, more than a dozen Ice Bats players have received call-ups to the AAA-level under his stewardship.
The 40-year-old Hughes, a native of New Westminster, British Columbia, is a veteran of 12 seasons as a player in the National Hockey League, American and International Leagues. Hughes spent all or part of eight seasons in the NHL, appearing in 357 games with the Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders.
Brent and wife Angie live in Austin with their four children, Kyle (16), Taylor (12), Madison (10), and Avery (5). E-Mail
Coaching Statistics
YEAR
TEAM
LG
REGULAR
PLAYOFF
G
W
L
T/OTL
Pts
Comments
G
W
L
Comments
1999-2000
Austin Ice Bats
WPHL
71
42
23
6
90
2nd, Central Division
10
4
6
President's Cup Semifinalists
2000-01
Austin Ice Bats
WPHL
71
42
22
7
91
3rd, Eastern Division
4
0
4
2001-02
Austin Ice Bats
CHL
64
44
15
5
93
Southeast Division Champions
15
8
7
Directors' Cup/Southern Conference Champions
2002-03
Austin Ice Bats
CHL
64
46
14
4
96
Southeast Division Champions/ Governors' Cup Champions
15
8
7
Directors' Cup/Southern Conference Champions
2006-07
Austin Ice Bats
CHL
21
5
12
4
14
4th, Southeast Division
--
--
--
Did not qualify
2007-08
Austin Ice Bats
CHL
64
29
33
2
60
2nd, Southeast Division
3
1
2
6 seasons
TOTALS
355
208
119
28
444
47
21
26
Player Statistics
YEAR
TEAM
LG
REGULAR
PLAYOFF
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
1983-84
New Westminster Bruins
WHL
67
21
18
39
133
9
2
2
4
27
1984-85
New Westminster Bruins
WHL
64
25
32
57
135
11
2
1
3
37
1985-86
New Westminster Bruins
WHL
71
28
52
80
180
-
-
-
-
-
1986-87
New Westminster Bruins
WHL
8
5
4
9
22
--
--
--
--
--
1986-87
Victoria Cougars
WHL
61
38
61
99
146
-
-
-
-
-
4 seasons
JUNIOR TOTALS
271
117
167
284
616
-
-
-
-
-
1987-88
Moncton Hawks
AHL
77
13
19
32
206
--
--
--
--
--
1988-89
Moncton Hawks
AHL
54
34
34
68
286
10
9
4
13
40
1988-89
Winnipeg Jets
NHL
28
3
2
5
82
--
--
--
--
--
1989-90
Moncton Hawks
AHL
65
31
29
60
277
--
--
--
--
--
1989-90
Winnipeg Jets
NHL
11
1
2
3
33
--
--
--
--
--
1990-91
Moncton Hawks
AHL
63
21
22
43
144
3
0
0
0
7
1991-92
Baltimore Skipjacks
AHL
55
25
29
54
190
--
--
--
--
--
1991-92
Maine Mariners
AHL
12
6
4
10
34
--
--
--
--
--
1991-92
Boston Bruins
NHL
8
1
1
2
38
10
2
0
2
20
1992-93
Boston Bruins
NHL
62
5
4
9
191
1
0
0
0
2
1993-94
Providence Bruins
AHL
6
2
5
7
4
--
--
--
--
--
1993-94
Boston Bruins
NHL
77
13
11
24
143
13
2
1
3
27
1994-95
Boston Bruins
NHL
44
6
6
12
139
5
0
0
0
4
1995-96
Buffalo Sabres
NHL
76
5
10
15
148
--
--
--
--
--
1996-97
Utah Grizzlies
IHL
5
2
2
4
11
--
--
--
--
--
1996-97
New York Islanders
NHL
51
7
3
10
57
--
--
--
--
--
1997-98
Houston Aeros
IHL
79
19
12
31
128
4
0
3
3
20
1998-99
Houston Aeros
IHL
29
4
2
6
87
--
--
--
--
--
1998-99
Utah Grizzlies
IHL
51
13
11
24
80
--
--
--
--
--
12 seasons
PRO TOTALS
853
211
208
419
2278
46
13
8
21
120
8 seasons
NHL TOTALS
357
41
39
80
831
29
4
1
5
53
Derek Nicolson Assistant Coach
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Birthday: 1/10/73 Last Team: 2001-02 Austin Ice Bats (CHL) Years Pro: 7
Steady defenseman who played six years a pro, including four seasons with and against the Ice Bats in the WPHL. Played college hockey at Ohio State, then entered pros in Colonial League. Played 1996-97 season in Britain, and returned for two years with Central Texas. Started 1999-2000 season with Stampede and Corpus Christi, before finding home in Austin. Became Assistant Coach of the Ice Bats March 3, 2007.
Player Statistics
YEAR
TEAM
LG
REGULAR
PLAYOFF
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
1991-92
Thunder Bay Flyers
USHL
34
1
7
8
39
1992-93
Thunder Bay Flyers
USHL
48
6
16
22
47
1993-94
Ohio State University
NCAA
15
0
1
1
0
1994-95
Ohio State University
NCAA
4
0
0
0
2
4 seasons
JUNIOR/COLLEGE TOTALS
101
7
24
31
88
1995-96
Thunder Bay Senators
CoHL
56
0
5
5
69
--
--
--
--
--
1995-96
Quad City Mallards
CoHL
14
2
0
2
11
3
0
0
0
5
1996-97
Solihull Blaze
BNL
39
6
18
24
10
--
--
--
--
--
1997-98
Central Texas Stampede
WPHL
50
1
9
10
62
--
--
--
--
--
1998-99
Central Texas Stampede
WPHL
58
2
17
19
58
2
0
0
0
0
1999-2000
Central Texas Stampede
WPHL
4
0
1
1
2
--
--
--
--
--
1999-2000
Corpus Christi IceRays
WPHL
10
1
1
2
15
--
--
--
--
--
1999-2000
Austin Ice Bats
WPHL
45
1
5
6
46
10
0
2
2
6
2000-01
Austin Ice Bats
WPHL
66
1
8
9
64
4
0
0
0
2
2001-02
Austin Ice Bats
CHL
1
0
0
0
0
--
--
--
--
--
7 seasons
PRO TOTALS
343
14
64
78
337
19
0
2
2
13
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