HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey program and third-year head coach
Mike Corbett announced the addition of 10 student-athletes to the squad for the upcoming 2015-16 campaign.
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Hunter Anderson (6-4/212, F)Hometown: Savage, Minn.
Previous Team: Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
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Bio: Spent the 2014-15 season with the Langley Rivermen (BCHL) … Played the 2013-14 season with the Lincoln Stars (USHL) and the 2013-14 campaign with the Coulee Region Chill (NAHL) … Posted 30 points from 11 goals and 19 assists with Langley … Registered six points on four goals and two assists in six playoff games this past season … Had 11 points (4g-7a) with Lincoln and 37 points (19g-18a) with Coulee Region.
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Coach Corbett on Anderson: "Hunter was a late but strong addition to our roster. He will add size and depth to our forward group. He can play in all situations and has had success at the junior level. He is a winner and will push for playing time immediately, because of the detail and compete level in his game."
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Madison Dunn (5-9/165, F)Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Previous Team: Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
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Bio: Has played the last three season with the Brooks Bandits (AJHL), totaling 157 career games played … Had a career-best 43 points from eight goals and 35 assists in 2014-15 … Posted 38 points on 12 goals and 26 assists in 2013-14 campaign … Rated sixth on the Bandits with 43 points this past season … Tied for third on the roster in 2014-15 with 35 assists … Fifth on the roster with 38 points in 2013-14 … Appeared in 20 playoff games in 2014-15 with four goals and seven assists for a total of 11 points … Played a total of 40 playoff games at Brooks in his three seasons.
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Coach Corbett on Dunn: "Madison is a high energy player that will catch your eye every shift. He can play multiple positions and on both special teams. His experience and hockey sense will be something our team needs to get to the top of the WCHA."
Hans Gorowsky (5-10/175, F)Hometown: Lino Lakes, Minn.
Previous Team: Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
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Bio: Spent the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) … Posted 56 points from 23 goals and 33 assists this past season … Rated fourth on the roster in points, goals and assists in 2014-15 … Amassed 114 career games played with Fairbanks … Registered nine goals and 23 assists for 32 points in 2013-14 … Scored two goals and dished out two assists in the 2014-15 playoffs … Has appeared in a total of 20 NAHL playoff games.
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Coach Corbett on Gorowsky: "Hans is a smart player that will add to our skill level and hockey sense. He has been a winner and a leader at every level. He will push hard for playing time because of his versatility and competition level in all areas of the game."
Kurt Gosselin (6-0/202, D) Hometown: Brighton, Mich.
Previous Team: Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL)
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Bio: Played the previous three seasons with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) … In 2014-15, rated second on the roster with 43 points from 12 goals and 31 assists … Named BCHL First Team All-Star in 2014-15 … Played in 122 career games with Alberni Valley, scoring 26 goals and dishing 62 assists for 88 career points … Has played in 16 BCHL playoff games with six points (3g-3a).
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Coach Corbett on Gosselin: "Kurt is a player that will up our skill level on the blue line. He also will be an offensive presence in 5-on-5 and on our power play. He is a leader and will be counted on to be a contributor immediately."
Jetlan Houcher (6-1/193, F)Hometown: Paradise Valley, Alberta
Previous Team: Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL)
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Bio: Played the previous three seasons with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) … Spent the 2012-13 season with the West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL) and was with the Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) for 2010-11 and 2011-12 … Was first on Fort McMurray and third in the AJHL with 71 points from 39 goals and 32 assists … Rated second with the Oil Barons and eighth in the league with 64 points on 31 goals and 33 assists in 2013-14 … In career at Fort McMurray, compiled 137 games played, 82 goals and 71 assists … Played in 21 AJHL playoff games … Appeared in 35 games at West Kelowna, posting 10 points from five goals and five assists.
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Coach Corbett: "Jetlan is scorer and has done it at every level. We will put him in position to continue that at UAH. He will bolster our power play and be a strong 5-on-5 player. He is exciting and knows how to bring a crowd to its feet!"
Cam Knight (6-1/190, D)Hometown: North Reading, Mass.
Previous Team: Wichita Falls Wildcats (NAHL)
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Bio: Spent the 2014-15 season with the Wichita Falls Wildcats (NAHL) … Appeared in 60 games … Totaled 33 points from nine goals and 24 assists … Appeared in six playoff games … Posted four points from four assists in the playoffs … Rated third on the roster amongst defensemen with 33 points (9-24--33).
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Coach Corbett on Knight: "Cam is another defenseman that will add significant talent to our backend. His skillset will add to our transition game and increase our ability to play fast against WCHA opponents. He will be a special teams contributor and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one."
Tyler Poulsen (5-7/150, F)Hometown: Arvado, Colo.
Previous Team: Topeka Roadrunners (NAHL)
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Bio: Played the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons with the Topeka Roadrunners (NAHL) … Previously played with the Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) in 2011-12, Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) from 2010-12, and the Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL) in 2009-10 … Ranked first on Topeka in 2013-14 with 61 points from 29 goals and 32 assists … Led the Roadrunners in 2013-14 with 29 goals … At Topeka, appeared in 109 career games with 93 points from 42 goals and 51 assists … Has played in 14 career NAHL playoff games … Totaled seven goals and 10 assists in 11 games in the 2013-14 NAHL playoffs … Rated second on the roster with 43 points (21g-22a) in 2010-11 with Aberdeen.
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Coach Corbett on Poulsen: "Tyler is a player that has worked hard to improve at every level and will be a strong asset for our team. He's a high-energy guy that can be effective in every situation."
Brandon Salerno (5-7/160, F) Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Previous Team: Pickering Panthers (OJHL)
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Bio: Played the 2014-15 season with the Pickering Panthers (OJHL) … Spent the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons with the Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) and was previously with the North York Rangers (OJHL) … Led Pickering in goals (30), assists (39) and total points (69) … Within the OJHL in 2014-15, rated seventh in goals and eighth in total points … Compiled 94 games played, nine goals, 18 assists and 27 points in two seasons with Waterloo … Posted 25 points from seven goals and 18 assists in 46 games played at North York.
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Coach Corbett on Salerno: "Brandon is a player that will be at UAH for the season, yet he will not be able to play games. We will have to wait a full season to see his talent in a UAH jersey. He is a passionate high energy player that will use his time to get stronger and be in peak condition for the 2016-17."
John Teets (6-3/194, D)Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Previous Team: Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
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Bio: Spent the 2011-12 and 2014-15 season with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) … Played with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) in 2012-13 and 2013-14 … Appeared in 60 games with 19 points from three goals and 16 assists in Fairbanks this past season … Totaled 108 games played in Fort McMurray with 27 career points from 11 goals and eight assists … Registered a +5 in 2014-15 with Fairbanks … Registered three assists in six games played in the 2015 NAHL Playoffs … Played in nine total playoff games with three points (1g-2a) with Fort McMurray … Fourth among Fairbanks' defensemen with 19 points in 2014-15.
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Coach Corbett: "John is a player that will add depth to our defensive core. He has a presence on the ice along with a good skill set. His size and skating ability will give him the opportunity to gain playing time from the start."
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Adam Wilcox (6-1/215, F)Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga.
Previous Team: Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
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Bio: Split the 2014-15 season between the Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) and Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) … Played with Fort McMurray previously in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 season … Has also spent time with the Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) in 2010-11 and Wichita Falls Wildcats (NAHL) in 2011-12 … Posted 17 points from six goals and 11 assists in the 2014-15 season … In career at Fort McMurray, appeared in 79 games with seven goals and nine assists … Played in 22 AJHL playoff games with Fort McMurray … Scored one goal and dished out one assist in the 2014-15 NAHL playoffs with the Ice Dogs.
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Coach Corbett on Wilcox: "Adam is a player that UAH fans will love as he gives 100 percent on everything he does. He gives his all and he will not be denied. He is a rugged, physical player that will give opponents fits in front of the offensive net. Adam will give us some physical presence in the absence of departed seniors
Doug Reid and
Craig Pierce."
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