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Basketball, Cross Country Running, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball & Volleyball
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Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Golf, Ice Hockey & Soccer
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View the complete schedules of Finlandia's NCAA Division III Athletic teams.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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NOTE:
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ALL GAME TIMES LOCAL (HOME GAMES IN ITALICS)
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SEPT 9
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MEN'S SOCCER @ GRACE BIBLE COLLEGE (4:00 PM) GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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SEPT 10
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MEN'S SOCCER @ GREAT LAKES CHRISTIAN (5:00 PM) LANSING, MI
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SEPT 10
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL @ UW-SUPERIOR TOURNAMENT
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VS UW-SUPERIOR (6:00 PM)
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VS NORTHLAND (8:00PM)
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SEPT 11
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL @ UW-SUPERIOR TOURNAMENT
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VS HAMLINE (10:00 AM)
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VS TBD (12:00 PM)
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SEPT 11
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MEN'S & WOMEN'S X/C @ MINNESOTA-DULUTH INVITATIONAL (10:30 AM) DULUTH, MN
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SEPT 11-12
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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF @ LSSU INVITE (TBD) KINCHELOE, MI
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RECENT RESULTS
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SEPT 1 (L) 4-0
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WOMENS SOCCER VS. NORTHLAND COLLEGE (1:00 PM) HANCOCK, MI.
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SEPT 1 (L) 2-1 OT
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MENS SOCCER VS. NORTHLAND COLLEGE (3:00 PM) HANCOCK, MI.
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SEPT 1 (W) 3-1
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WOMENS VOLLEYBALL @ GOGEBIC CC (7:00 PM) IRONWOOD, MI.
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SEPT 3
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MENS AND WOMENS XC @ MICHIGAN TECH (3:00 PM) HOUGHTON, MI.
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MEN: 4TH PLACE
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WOMEN: 4TH PLACE
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SEPT 3
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WOMENS VOLLEYBALL @ ST. NORBERT TOURNAMENT: DEPERE, WI.
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(L) 3-1
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VS. NORTHLAND: 25-23,25-22,23-25,25-23
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(L) 3-1
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VS. ST NORBERT: 25-10,25-15,25-27,25-21
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SEPT 4
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL @ ST NORBERT TOURNAMENT: DEPERE, WI.
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(L) 3-0
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VS. AURORA: 25-13,25-20,25-9
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(L) 3-1
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VS. MARIAN: 25-11,25-18,22-25,25-16
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SEPT 3/4
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MENS GOLF @ EDGEWOOD COLLEGE: CULVER'S INVITATIONAL (TBD) JANESVILLE, WI.
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MEN: 20TH PLACE
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SEPT 4 (L) 1-0
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WOMENS SOCCER @ MT MARY COLLEGE (12:00) MILWAUKEE, WI.
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SEPT 4/5
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WOMENS GOLF @ BLUGOLD INVITATIONAL (TBD) EAU CLAIRE, WI.
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WOMEN: 21ST PLACE
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SEPT 5 (T) 1-1
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WOMENS SOCCER @ ROCKFORD COLLEGE (10:00 AM) MILWAUKEE, WI./MT MARY'S FIELD
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SEPT 6 (W) 3-2
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WOMENS VOLLEYBALL VS. NORTHLAND COLLEGE (7:00 PM) HANCOCK, MI.
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NOTE:
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BOXSCORES ARE POSTED ON SPORT SPECIFIC SCHEDULE PAGES WHEN AVAILABLE
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ATHLETIC NEWS AND EVENTS
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SEPT 7
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AUG 31
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Finlandia's Tyler Gordon Steals NCAA DIII Record
HANCOCK, MI - August 30, 2010: Finlandia University Lions men's basketball alumnus Tyler Gordon has captured the 2010 NCAA Division III statistical title for steals-per-game, finishing his final season with a 3.60 average.
Finlandia athletic director Chris Salani and head men's basketball coach Charlie Kemppainen presented Gordon with his NCAA award plaque this week. A duplicate plaque is displayed in the awards case in the front lobby of Finlandia's Paavo Nurmi Athletic Center.
Gordon also captured the national NCAA DIII steals-per-game record in 2008, with 4.0, and in 2009 ranked a very close national second with 4.50.
An injury kept Gordon off the court in the final weeks of this season, limiting his total playing time in 2010.
"Only a handful of student-athletes can say they were the best in their field," wrote NCAA director of statistics Jim Wright in Gordon's award letter. "It is an honor for which you can be proud."
Gordon said that while he wanted be top in the nation again this year, it seemed too much to ask for.
"I feel good. I didn't expect to win it twice, but it happened!" Gordon said.
Gordon, from Bayfield, Wis., was a four year starter for the Lions. In addition to steals, throughout his four years of play, Gordon frequently led the Lions team in points, minutes-per-game, rebounds, and assists.
"This is very good for Tyler," Coach Kemppainen said. "We'd like to take the credit, but he did this himself. We coached him, and he took it from there, executing in a manner that made him excel. He's an engine that won't quit."
"Tyler has very good basketball instincts. He anticipates well, he has good court vision, and quick hands," Kemppainen explained. "He plays both sides of the ball, his steals record proves his defensive skill, and on top of that he's a top scorer on the offensive side. Kids like him don't come along every day. Tyler will be hard to replace."
Armed with two top national statistical records and multiple team records, Gordon has hired an agent and hopes to begin his professional basketball career in Europe. This summer, he participated in a professional basketball combine on the East Coast and feels he did very well.
For additional information about the Finlandia University men's basketball program, please contact Coach Kemppainen at 906-487-7238 or charlie.kemppainen@finlandia.edu.
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Finlandia University Men's and Women's Hockey teams giving away FREE tickets to upcoming exhibition games at the Houghton County Fair this weekend.
Hancock, MI. -August 25, 2010: The Finlandia Lion Men's and Women's hockey teams will be giving away FREE tickets at the Houghton County Fair this weekend to their 2010-2011 home openers. The men play an exhibition series against the Elliot Lake Bobcats of the Greater Metro Hockey League and the women play NCAA DIII foe Concordia-Moorhead.
The men's games will be played at 7:00pm on Saturday, October 16th and 2:00pm on Sunday, October 17th at the Houghton County Arena. The women play Saturday, October 30th at 7:00pm and Sunday, October 31st at 2:00pm.
One ticket voucher will get fans into all four games FREE of charge.
Fans can pick up their FREE ticket voucher from the Finlandia University booth at the fair. Current student-athletes from both the Men's and Women's hockey teams will be greeting the community and holding a puck shooting gallery for children.
For more information about the Finlandia University Men's and Women's hockey teams, please email Men's head coach John McCabe at John.McCabe@finlandia.edu or Women's head coach Heather Reinke at Heather.Reinke@finlandia.edu.
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Heather Reinke announces 2010-2011 Finlandia Women's Hockey recruiting class
Hancock, MI. - August 19, 2010: Finlandia University Women's Ice Hockey coach Heather Reinke has announced that 8 student-athletes have committed to the 2010-2011 women's hockey program.
The talented 8 player class joins 10 returning skaters in preparation for a challenging 25 game schedule including 20 Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) conference games.
Finlandia will open the 2010-2011 campaign at home against Concordia-Moorhead on October 29-30, 2010 at the Houghton County Arena.
For more information on the women's hockey team you can contact Coach Reinke at heather.reinke@finlandia.edu.
Listed below are the 8 student- athletes that will attend Finlandia and play hockey this year. A short player profile of each recruit is listed below.
Cassie Behl F 5'0" Wadena, Minnesota.
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Played for Long Prairie-Grey Eagle HS
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"A hard worker with good quickness and leadership abilities," according to coach Reinke.
Courtney Fallon F 5'9" Dollar Bay, Michigan
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Played locally for the K-WINGS
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"A determined player that's always looking to improve," according to coach Reinke.
Siera Hache F 5'7" Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Played for Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
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"Has good size and a passion for the game," according to coach Reinke.
My Lindskog F 5'7" Trelleborg, Sweden
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Played for Malmo IF
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"A great skater with good mobility," according to coach Reinke.
Molly Mandoli G 5'6" Appleton, Wisconsin
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Played for Appleton United
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2009-2010 stats: 1.94 GAA
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"Comes from a hockey family and her father was goalie at Calumet HS," according to coach Reinke.
Taryn Moffat F 5'6" Montrose, British Columbia
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Played for New England College the past 2 seasons (transfer)
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Career stats at NEC: 2G-10A-12PTS
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"Brings collegiate experience and a passion for the game to the program," according to coach Reinke.
Danielle Shingleton F 5'4" Belgrade, Montana
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Played for the U-19 AAA VOSHA
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"Possess' solid skills," according to coach Reinke.
Robin Stockwell F 5'6"' Chelsea, Michigan
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Played for Victory Honda U-19 AAA
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"A hard worker with good stick skills," according to coach Reinke.
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Finlandia University Men's Hockey coach John McCabe announces first recruiting class at Finlandia
Hancock, MI. - August 17, 2010: Finlandia University Men's Ice Hockey coach John McCabe has announced his first recruiting class set to begin in October.
The diverse 12 player class includes 6 players from Michigan, 2 from Canada, and one each from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Sweden, and Finland.
"I am very pleased with the young men that we were able to attract to the Finlandia Lion Men's Hockey program this year, "said McCabe. " I expect each of these incoming student-athletes to contribute to the success of the Lion Hockey program and the Finlandia University community."
Finlandia will open the 2010-2011 campaign with an MCHA conference tilt on October 29-30 in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin against Marian University.
Listed below are the 12 student- athletes that will attend Finlandia and play hockey this year. A short player profile of each recruit is listed below.
Cody Essel C 6'0" 170 Hopkins, Minnesota
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Played for the Edina Lakers of the MNHL
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2009-2010 stats: 52 GP-20G-44A-64PTS-45PIMS
Shane Totten C 6'0" 170 Traverse City, Michigan
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Played for Traverse City West HS
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2009-2010 stats: 28GP-29G-19A-48PTS
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MHSHCA All-State First Team
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All-time leading scorer for the Titans (101 career points)
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Team Captain
Jimmy Carter D 5'7" 170 Victoria, British Columbia
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Played for the Victoria Cougars of the VIJHL
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2009-2010 stats: 23GP-16G-27A-43PTS-74PIMS
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Played for Team Canada in the 2010 IIHF World Championships in Karlstad, Sweden
Sebastian Rosendahl C 6'1 190 Stockholm, Sweden
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Played for the Boston Junior Bruins of the EJHL
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2009-2010 stats: 4GP-1G-2A-4PTS
Vinnie Pietrangelo D 5'11" 170 Traverse City, Michigan
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Played for the Metro Jets of the CSHL
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2009-2010 stats: 26 GP-1G-6A-7PTS-61PIMS
Kevin Smith D 6'4" 205 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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Played for the Soo Thunderbirds of the NOJHL
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2009-2010 stats: 59GP-5G-27A-32PTS-76PIMS
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Team Captain
Warren Webster D 6'0" 185 Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Played for Fredonia University (transfer)
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2009-2010 stats: 9GP-0G-1A-1PT-8PIM
Sean Burke F 5'11" 190 Traverse City, Michigan
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Played for the Traverse City North Stars of the NAHL
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2009-2010 stats: 37GP-9G-3A-12PTS-33PIMS
Collin St. Onge F 6'1"' 180 Marquette, Michigan
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Played for the Marquette Rangers of the NAHL
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2009-2010 stats: 59GP-16G-35A-51PTS-34PIMS
Scotty Opolka F 6'2" 180 Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Played for the CW Saints of the GLJHL
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2009-2010 stats: 45GP-27G-21A-48PTS-78PIMS
Atte Haataja G 5'11" 181 Kajaani, Finland
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No statistical information available
Jake Watchorn F 6'0" 190 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
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Played for the Soo Eagles of the NOJHL
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2009-2010 stats: 19GP-9G-14A-23PTS-31PIMS
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Finlandia University Names Steve Lishinski as the Lions Head Baseball Coach
Hancock, MI. (August 10, 2010) - Steve Lishinski, who has spent parts of 3 years as an assistant baseball coach at Finlandia University, has been named the school's second head baseball coach, according to Finlandia athletics director Chris Salani. Coach Lishinski was a Finlandia assistant coach from 2003-2005 and most recently from 2009-2010. He also served as head women's softball coach for the 2006 season.
Lishinski has worked with all phases of the Finlandia baseball program and worked primarily with the Lions' catchers and hitters, also serving as the first base coach during his tenure as an assistant. He replaces former Head Coach Matt Farrell who resigned in June after 7 seasons with the Lions.
Prior to joining the Finlandia athletic department, Lishinski was a four-year letter winner at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. During his playing career as a four-year starter for the Yellow Jackets, he was recognized as the Co-Rookie of the year in 1999 and the 2002 Most Valuable Player. In addition, he was elected to the 2002 All-WIAC First-Team as a catcher and made the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll in 1998-1999 and 1999-2000. Lishinski finished his college career with a .410 league and .370 overall batting average.
Coach Lishinski grew up in Dollar Bay, Michigan and graduated from Dollar Bay High School in 1998. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. He earned a second Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education for Michigan Technological University in 2006. Lishinski also completed a Master of Education in Special Education in 2008. He resides in Painesdale with his wife Nikki, and is employed as a Special Education teacher at Jeffers High School.
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Finlandia University Names Peter Rouleau as the Lions first Women's Golf Coach
Hancock, MI. (August 10, 2010) - Former Finlandia University and Michigan Tech standout Peter Rouleau has been named the school's first women's golf coach, according to Finlandia athletics director Chris Salani.
Prior to joining the Finlandia staff, Rouleau played four years of golf at Hancock Central High School under the tutelage of the late Rick Miller. As a Junior and Senior he was a vital member of the Bulldogs team that won consecutive Upper Peninsula High School Golf Championships in 2000-2001 and 2001-2002. He was recently the runner-up in the 2009 Portage Lake Club Championship and is currently a youth golf instructor there. Rouleau has been teaching lessons to kids in three different age groups at Portage Lake for the past five years.
Rouleau is also known for his prowess on the ice. He played one season of hockey at Finlandia in 2003-04 before enjoying a stellar career at Michigan Tech from 2005-2008. He went on to play three years of professional hockey and currently resides in Hancock with wife Maren and his 18-month old daughter Kaelyn.
The women's golf team will begin their inaugural season this Fall at the Blugold Invitational in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on September 4th.
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Finlandia University women's basketball team cracks WBCA Academic Top 25 for third consecutive year
Hancock, MI. - July 21, 2010: The Finlandia University women's basketball team finished the 2009-2010 season with the ninth best grade point average in NCAA Division III according to the recently released Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 list. It is the third consecutive year the women's basketball team has received WBCA academic honors, including top 5 finishes in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. The Lions finished with a cumulative team grade point average of 3.508 in 2010.
"It is always one of our team goals to make the Academic Top 25 list, "said head coach Curtis Wittenberg. "I'm very proud of our team and we hope to continue the tradition of academic excellence in the future."
Founded in 1981, the WBCA promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls.
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May 19
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John McCabe is New Finlandia Men's Hockey Coach
HANCOCK, MI - HANCOCK, MI - Finlandia University Athletic Director Chris Salani has announced that John McCabe has accepted the position of head men's ice hockey coach beginning in the 2010-11 academic year.
McCabe takes over the Finlandia Lions men's hockey program after completing his sixth season as an assistant men's hockey coach at University of Alabama-Huntsville (UAH), which is a NCAA Division I school.
Coach McCabe helped lead the UAH Chargers to two College Hockey America tournament titles (losing a third in the championship game to Bemidji State in 2006), and two NCAA Regional Semifinal appearances, most recently the 2010 Midwest Regional in Fort Wayne, Ind.
At University of Alabama-Huntsville, McCabe worked under Danton Cole, former Michigan State All-American and Stanley Cup winner the New Jersey Devils.
"John brings with him all of the hockey knowledge that he's acquired under Coach Cole-and his former coaches-to help create at Finlandia the optimal environment to breed success in the college ranks," says Salani.
Salani explains the number one priority in Finlandia's search for a men's hockey coach was to identify the candidate with proven experience and success and a solid understanding of how a college program should be run.
"The hockey environment in the college setting is much different than in the Junior ranks," Salani notes. "To achieve success and elevate Finlandia hockey to DIII national prominence-which is our goal-it was critical that we find the person who is the right fit for our community and for our program. I believe we've found that person in John McCabe."
Salani is hoping to generate at Finlandia a similar atmosphere of excellence as recently demonstrated by the men's hockey program at Adrian College, also a member of NCAA Division III and the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA). "I believe in many ways Adrian's success can be credited to the hiring of a coach who understood and had the experience of the DI college game behind him," Salani explains.
"In a lot of ways, I expect Coach McCabe to immediately set the Finlandia's men's hockey program in the right direction and compete for not only MCHA titles, but national titles," Salani adds.
In the previous four years, McCabe's primary responsibility for the UAH hockey program was that of head men's hockey recruiter. "John's networks throughout North America and in Scandinavia, combined with his regular work in identifying high profile recruits, will also be a huge asset in establishing a quality and successful product on the ice for Finlandia," Salani says.
In his own hockey career, McCabe played for UAH from 1995 to 1998 during a period in which the Charger program won two NCAA DII national championships-the second in his senior year as captain of the team. Following, McCabe played seven seasons of minor-professional hockey, most notably four seasons in the East Coast Hockey League with the Mobile Mysticks, the Greensboro Generals, and the Toledo Storm.
Established in 1999, the Finlandia Lions men's hockey program is a member of NCAA Division III and the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA). The team was coached on an interim basis by Chris Salani in the 2009-10 season, and by former head coaches Joe Burcar (2002-2009) and Scott Mikesch (1999-2001). The Lions won the MCHA Harris Cup in 2007.
McCabe relocates to Hancock with his wife, Carla, seven-month-old daughter Annslee, and step-daughter eight-year-old Lillie.
For additional information about the men's hockey program at Finlandia University, please contact Chris Salani, athletic director, at 906-487-7378 or chris.salani@finlandia.edu.
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