Tryouts for the 2008-09 season will be held September 8-11 at the Edge Ice arena. For more information email Coach Van Timmeren (chrisvt@charter.net) or (616-292-7787). Off-ice workouts will start August 27. Anyone interested in trying out must contact Coach Van Timmeren ASAP.

Recent Seasons
2007-08 / 2006-07
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Coach Chris Van Timmeren
History / ACHA Finishes / Year-by-Year
Websites
American Collegiate Hockey Association
2008 ACHA National Tournament

2008-09 Schedule

Home games are played at The Edge, 4444 Holland Ave., Holland, Mich. Directions

SEPTEMBER
20th – versus Alumni at The Edge, 7:10 p.m.

OCTOBER
3rd - host Jackson CC, 9 p.m.
9th - at Grand Valley Showcase, Georgetown Arena
10th - at Grand Valley Shoawcase, Gerorgetown Arena
16th – at Schupan Memorial Tournament versus Embry-Riddle, Fla.
17th – at Schupan Memorial Tournament
18th – at Schupan Memorial Tournament
24th – at Lansing CC (Summit Arena), tbd
25th - host Lansing CC, 7:10 p.m.
31st - host Albion, 9 p.m.

NOVEMBER
1st - host Northwood, 9:10 p.m.
7th - at Saginaw Valley (Saginaw Bay Arena), 9 p.m.
8th - at Northwood (Midland Civic Arena), 7 p.m.
14th - host Saginaw Valley, 9 p.m.
15h - host University of Cincinnati, 9:10 p.m.
21st - at Oakland (Detroit Skating Cklub), 7:30 p.m.
22nd - host Oakland, 9:10 p.m.

DECEMBER
5th – at Calvin (Jolly Roger), 8 p.m.

JANUARY
3rd - MCHC Allstar Game at Midland Civic Arena, 3 p.m.
10th - host Delta CC, 9:10 p.m.
17th - host Calvin, 9:10 p.m.
23rd - at Lawrence Tech (Southfield Arena), tbd
24th - host Lawrence Tech, 9:10 p.m.
30th - at Grand Valley State (Georgetown Arena), 9 p.m.
31st - host Grand Valley State, 9:10 p.m.

FEBRUARY
7th - host Davenport, 9:10 p.m.
13th - at ACHA Regional Tournament
14th - at ACHA Regional Tournament
19th - at MCHC Playoffs (Patterson Arena, Grand Rapids)
20th - at MCHC Playoffs (Patterson Arena, Grand Rapids)
21st - at MCHC Playoffs (Patterson Arena, Grand Rapids)

MARCH
4-7 – ACHA National Tournament in Rochester, N.Y. (ESL Sports Centre)

2007-08 Roster

No.	Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Hometown
19	Michael Bazydlo	C	5-11	185	Fr.	Chelsea, Mich.
15	Dan Bolt	D	6-0	185	So	Oak Brook, Ill.
13	Alec Brooks	LW	6-1	185	So.	Alma, Mich.
22	Allen Campbell	D	6-1	170	Fr.	Holland, Mich.
12	Anders deJong	C	6-0	175	Jr.	Zeeland, Mich.
17	Evan Dekker	W	5-11	200	So.	Littleton, Colo.
2	Jacob Dickinson	D	6-3	185	Jr.	Ann Arbor, Mich.
5	Maarten Galantowicz	C	5-11	165	So.	Columbus, Ohio
6	Brian Gatliff	C	6-4	200	Sr.	Grosse Pointe, Mich.
9	William Guerin	D	6-0	185	Fr.	Lansing, Mich.
24	John Hatfield	LW	6-2	215	Jr.	Midland, Mich.
30	Mike Headley	G	5-11	160	Jr.	Grand Ledge, Mich.
11	Ryan Kelly	LW	5-11	185	Jr.	Battle Creek, Mich.
16	Brett Kopinski	C	5-8	155	Fr.	Mishawauka, Ind.
8	Gunnar Martin	RW	5-8	185	Sr.	Mason, Mich.
21	Kevin Nelson	LW	6-1	195	Sr.	Winfield, Ill.
23	Patrick Newhall	RW	5-11	185	Jr.	Springfield, Va.
1	Stephen Pels	G	5-8	160	Sr.	Flossmoor, Ill.
18	Kyle Plachta	D	6-0	195	Fr.	Mattawan, Mich.
4	Drew Reyelts	D	5-9	160	Fr.	Grand Rapids, Mich.
20	Michael Ruszkowski	WRW	5-11	185	So.	Schoolcraft, Mich.
14	Matt Schrader	C	6-2	195	So.	Ft. Gratiot, Mich.
10	Jonathon Shaver	C	5-10	170	Sr.	Wayne, Ill.
3	Austin Sonneveldt	LW	6-0	180	So.	Traverse City, Mich.
25	Jeffrey Stusick	LW	6-0	185	Fr.	Hopkins, Mich.
7	Zach White	D	6-3	200	Jr.	Hopkins, Mich.

Coach Chris Van Timmeren
Chris Van Timmeren has guided Hope's hockey fortunes for eight years. Last year the team finished with a record of 26-3-0-1. This record included a MCHC Tournament Championship and a fifth place finish at the ACHA National Tournament. Including last season, Chris has led Hope to seven consecutive winning seasons, and has an overall record of 175-57-7 for a winning percentage of 75% as head coach.

Since taking over as head coach, Van Timmeren has taken the Flying Dutchmen to the DIII National Tournament in all seven years that they have been eligible since joining the division. The seven-year streak is the longest in Division III. Hope has never finished lower than fifth in the Nation with four fifth place finishes, two fourth place finishes, and one runnerup finish. Hope has also taken four MCHC tournament championships, and two MCHC regular season championships in Van Timmeren’s seven years. Chris has been voted MCHC Coach of the Year three times in that time as well. He was also the American Collegiate Hockey Association Coach of the Year in 2006-2007 and 2007-08. Hope’s team has a 96% graduation rate since he took over.

Chris was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich. where he played hockey at Grand Rapids Christian High School. He is a Hope College alumnus, and was integral in starting Hope’s hockey team as a junior. He played two seasons before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Geology. Chris began coaching as an assistant during the 1999-2000 season, and took over as head coach the following year, making for a total of 10 years with the program. Van Timmeren currently lives in Holland, Mich. and works in sales. He is assisted by former Hope players Jeremy Pearson (5 years), William Schubert (4 years), and his younger brother Scott Van Timmeren (1 year).

Hope Hockey Under Coach Van Timmeren
2000-01 – 10-12-1 / 2001-02 – 15-13-0 / 2002-03 – 25-6-0
2003-04 – 25-5-3 / 2004-05 – 24-6-1 / 2005-06 – 24-8-2
2006- 07 – 26-4-0 / 2007-08 - 26-3-0-1 Overall Record: 175-57-7-1

2007-08 Results

SEASON RECORD: 26-3-0-1

1-0-0 Hope 6, Univ. of Akron 0 Summary
2-0-0 Hope 6, Lansing CC 2 Summary
2-1-0 Davenport 11, Hope 1 Summary
3-1-0 Hope 14, Calvin 1 Summary
4-1-0 Hope 3, Robert Morris 1 Summary
5-1-0 Hope 3, Calvin 1 Summary
5-2-0 Northern Colorado 5, Hope 0 Summary
6-2-0 Hope 1. Holy Cross 0, forfeit (Holy Cross lacked a complete team.)
7-2-0 Hope 6, Oakland 3 Summary
8-2-0 Hope 12, Albion 0 Summary
9-2-0 Hope 6, Grand Valley State 2 Summary
10-2-0 Hope 13, Toledo 0 Summary
10-2-0-1 Northwood 5, Hope 4 (shootout) Summary
11-2-0-1 Hope 3, Saginaw Valley 2 Summary
12-2-0-1 Hope 7, Delta CC 1 Summary
13-2-0-1 Hope 5, Calvin 3 Summary
14-2-0-1 Hope 3, Lawrence Tech 2 Summary
15-2-0-1 Hope 5, Lansing CC 3 Summary
16-2-0-1 Hope 10, Calvin 1 Summary
17-2-0-1 Hope 5, Grand Valley 3 Summary
18-2-0-1 Hope 12, Albion 1 Summary
19-2-0-1 Hope 4, Lawrence Tech 1 Summary
20-2-0-1 Hope 9, Lake Superior State 3 Summary
21-2-0-1 Hope 9, Lawrence Tech 1 Summary
22-2-0-1 Hope 2, Saginaw Valley 1 Summary
23-2-0-1 Hope 4, Northwood 3 (2ot) Summary
24-2-0-1 Hope 5, Fairfield, Conn. 3 Summary
24-3-0-1 San Diego State 6, Hope 1 Summary
25-3-0-1 Hope 7, Albany State 6 (ot) Summary
26-3-0-1 Hope 6, Northern Arizona 4 Summary

History of Hope Ice Hockey Club