From - Sioux City Journal
Also a story at LeaderTelegram.com
Paulsen Hired as Musketeers' Assistant Coach
SIOUX CITY -- Keith Paulsen has been promoted from a scout to an assistant coach for the Sioux City Musketeers.
The 32-year old Paulsen, a native of Eau Claire, Wis., scouted for the Musketeers in the 2009-10 season. Prior to working for the Musketeers, he was the head hockey coach for seven seasons at Rice Lake (Wis.) High School. In the 2008-09 season, he guided the Warriors to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament for the first time in 29 years and was named the 2009 Section 2 coach of the year.
"We are excited to have Keith Paulsen on board to complete our Musketeer coaching staff," said Musketeers Coach Luke Strand. "Keith is a tireless worker and a passionate hockey guy with head coaching experience that I have had a lifetime of experience with.
"He has been a teammate of mine, a scout for our organization and a man that shares the same dedication with Cam Ellsworth and I to get the job done in our new era of Sioux City hockey."
The Musketeers' assistant coach position became open when Rick Comley left to join United States Hocley League (USHL) player development in a fulltime capacity in the role of director of scouting. Comley was USHL player development coordinator in the 2009-10 season while continuing to serve as an assistant on Strand's staff.
Paulsen attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, playing four years of collegiate hockey for the Blugolds and was named an assistant captain as a senior. He was an WIAC honorable mention selection as a defenseman in the 1997-98 season and on the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll in 1999-2000,
Paulsen graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. He recently completed his master's degree in collaborative educational leadership from Fielding Graduate University.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Former Wrestling Coach & Student-Athlete Coaching at St. Cloud State
From - examiner.com
St Cloud State names Derek Sikora assistant wrestling coach
Derek Sikora has been named an assistant wrestling coach at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.
Sikora had been long associated with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, as a coach and wrestler, most recently serving as the Blugolds' head wrestling coach.
A two-sport athlete at UW-Eau Claire, Sikora was a 2006 NCAA Division III wrestling champion at 165 pounds, a three-time NCAA All-American, three-year captain, four-year letterwinner and two-time WIAC champion. He also earned four letters in football where he was a two-time First Team All-Conference player, two-time Team MVP, two-time All-Region pick and a team captain.
In 2006 he joined the UW-Eau Claire coaching staff as an assistant football and wrestling coach. During the 2007-08 wrestling season, Sikora was the head assistant wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He returned to Eau Claire in 2008 as an assistant wrestling coach and took over as head coach in 2009.
"I am very excited to have Derek Sikora as my lead assistant wrestling coach," said St Cloud State head wrestling coach Steve Costanzo. "Derek comes highly recommended on the mat and his passion and dedication to the sport should pay immediate dividends to the Husky wrestling program. I am confident that he will help SCSU wrestling take that next step and get us to where we want to go."
The St. Cloud State wrestling team placed seventh at the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championships, with four individuals earning All-American honors. The Huskies also did well in the classroom as nine wrestlers earned academic awards during the season.
St Cloud State names Derek Sikora assistant wrestling coach
Derek Sikora has been named an assistant wrestling coach at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.Sikora had been long associated with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, as a coach and wrestler, most recently serving as the Blugolds' head wrestling coach.
A two-sport athlete at UW-Eau Claire, Sikora was a 2006 NCAA Division III wrestling champion at 165 pounds, a three-time NCAA All-American, three-year captain, four-year letterwinner and two-time WIAC champion. He also earned four letters in football where he was a two-time First Team All-Conference player, two-time Team MVP, two-time All-Region pick and a team captain.
In 2006 he joined the UW-Eau Claire coaching staff as an assistant football and wrestling coach. During the 2007-08 wrestling season, Sikora was the head assistant wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He returned to Eau Claire in 2008 as an assistant wrestling coach and took over as head coach in 2009.
"I am very excited to have Derek Sikora as my lead assistant wrestling coach," said St Cloud State head wrestling coach Steve Costanzo. "Derek comes highly recommended on the mat and his passion and dedication to the sport should pay immediate dividends to the Husky wrestling program. I am confident that he will help SCSU wrestling take that next step and get us to where we want to go."
The St. Cloud State wrestling team placed seventh at the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championships, with four individuals earning All-American honors. The Huskies also did well in the classroom as nine wrestlers earned academic awards during the season.
Nicholas Kuqali Signs with Columbus Cottonmouths
From - The Southern Professional Hockey League
Snakes Welcome Pair Of Newcomers
The Columbus Cottonmouths have signed their first newcomers for the 2010-11 season, welcoming forward Matt Kinnunen and defenseman Nicholas Kuqali for their professional hockey debuts.Kinnunen comes to the Snakes after three seasons (2007-10) with the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, where he played alongside 2009-10 Snakes center Levi Lind for two seasons. A center from Calgary, Alberta, Kinnunen collected 108 points and 249 penalty minutes in 159 games.
Kuqali hails from Pittsburgh, PA, and joins the Cottonmouths after four seasons with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The 6-foot-3 defenseman registered 18 points in 104 games.
“Kinnunen is a well-rounded player,” head coach Jerome Bechard said. “He’s got pretty good hands and can put the puck in the net, but also plays with an edge. I look forward to him bringing the in-your-face attitude we’re looking to create with this team. Kuqali is a player I compare to Tommy Upton, who came in at the end of last year. Nicholas is a big defenseman who can be physical and move the puck. He can do a little bit of everything, and anticipate him helping in all aspects of the game.”
The Cottonmouths list of training camp signees for the 2010-11 season is now at eight, including forwards Sam Bowles, Jesse Cole, Orrin Hergott and Kinnunen, defensemen Will Barlow, Kuqali and Kyle Lundale and goaltender Ian Vigier.
Training camp is set to open Saturday, Oct. 9, with the Snakes opening the regular season at home against the Pensacola Ice Flyers Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Season tickets are on sale now, starting at just $88. Individual tickets go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact the Cottonmouths office at 706 571 0086.
Nicholas Kuqali Signs with Columbus Cottonmouths
From - The Southern Professional Hockey League
Snakes Welcome Pair Of Newcomers
The Columbus Cottonmouths have signed their first newcomers for the 2010-11 season, welcoming forward Matt Kinnunen and defenseman Nicholas Kuqali for their professional hockey debuts.Kinnunen comes to the Snakes after three seasons (2007-10) with the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, where he played alongside 2009-10 Snakes center Levi Lind for two seasons. A center from Calgary, Alberta, Kinnunen collected 108 points and 249 penalty minutes in 159 games.
Kuqali hails from Pittsburgh, PA, and joins the Cottonmouths after four seasons with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The 6-foot-3 defenseman registered 18 points in 104 games.
Read Full story at The Southern Professional Hockey League
Former Wrestling Coach & Student-Athlete Coaching at St. Cloud State
From - examiner.com
St Cloud State names Derek Sikora assistant wrestling coach
Derek Sikora has been named an assistant wrestling coach at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.
Sikora had been long associated with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, as a coach and wrestler, most recently serving as the Blugolds' head wrestling coach.
Read Full Story at examiner.com
St Cloud State names Derek Sikora assistant wrestling coach
Derek Sikora has been named an assistant wrestling coach at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.Sikora had been long associated with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, as a coach and wrestler, most recently serving as the Blugolds' head wrestling coach.
Read Full Story at examiner.com
Former Blugold Hockey Player Keith Paulsen Hired as Musketeers' Assistant Coach
From - Sioux City Journal
Also a story at LeaderTelegram.com
Paulsen Hired as Musketeers' Assistant Coach
SIOUX CITY -- Keith Paulsen has been promoted from a scout to an assistant coach for the Sioux City Musketeers.
The 32-year old Paulsen, a native of Eau Claire, Wis., scouted for the Musketeers in the 2009-10 season. Prior to working for the Musketeers, he was the head hockey coach for seven seasons at Rice Lake (Wis.) High School. In the 2008-09 season, he guided the Warriors to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament for the first time in 29 years and was named the 2009 Section 2 coach of the year.
Read Full Story at Sioux City Journal
Also a story at LeaderTelegram.com
Paulsen Hired as Musketeers' Assistant Coach
SIOUX CITY -- Keith Paulsen has been promoted from a scout to an assistant coach for the Sioux City Musketeers.
The 32-year old Paulsen, a native of Eau Claire, Wis., scouted for the Musketeers in the 2009-10 season. Prior to working for the Musketeers, he was the head hockey coach for seven seasons at Rice Lake (Wis.) High School. In the 2008-09 season, he guided the Warriors to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament for the first time in 29 years and was named the 2009 Section 2 coach of the year.
Read Full Story at Sioux City Journal
Blugold Men's Golfers Pictured with Tony Romo
From Hudson Star Observer
This cell phone image is the only picture Hudson’s Jimmy Hutchings has from the day he played Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo in the WSGA Match Play Championships June 15 in Fond du Lac. From left are Romo, Hutchings and Hutchings’ caddy, Matt Brandenburg. Submitted photo
This cell phone image is the only picture Hudson’s Jimmy Hutchings has from the day he played Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo in the WSGA Match Play Championships June 15 in Fond du Lac. From left are Romo, Hutchings and Hutchings’ caddy, Matt Brandenburg. Submitted photo
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