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	2010-2011 Team


			Sam Smith - Team Captain #4 Sophomore Goalie Height: 6’ Weight: 150 lbs. Sam started playing hockey at the age of 6 with the house program at Twin Rinks. He played with Barrington until he was a peewee before joining Rolling Meadows. He played at Rolling Meadows until his first season, in 8th grade, with the Bears. He looks forward to the three years ahead of him. In his free time, Sam enjoys playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, airsofting, working out, and playing guitar..

		Jay Napolitano # 17 Senior Wing Height: 5’ 9” Weight: 170 lbs. Jay starting playing organized hockey at the age of 12. He played PeeWee and Bantam at Twin Rinks in Buffalo Grove. If you don't find Jay outside playing a sport he will be inside testing the latest video game.

			Catie Dunne #37 Junior Forward Catie has been playing for the Bears since spring season of her freshman year. She's played travel hockey with the Crystal Lake Yellowjackets on the girls' and boys' teams in the past. This year she’s playing for Team Illinois U19 Girls’ and LZHS. Playing for two teams doesn’t give her much time outside of hockey, but when she can she loves to draw and be artistic.

	Kolton Durment - JV Asst Captain #32 Freshman

		Austin Hebior #3 Freshman

				Niko Kakos (Assistant Captain) #71 Freshman

					Connor McNerney #44 Freshman

					Adam VanderWeit #13 Freshman


				Mike Groh #6 Senior Forward Height: 6’ Weight: 178 lbs. Mike began playing hockey at the age of 8 for the Barrington Jr. Red Wings. He played there for two years. He stopped playing on ice but continued to play street hockey through middle school. After attending several Chicago Wolves and LZHS varsity games, he began to miss playing on ice. In summer of 2010, Mike got back on skates for the first time in 10 years and joined an instructional league at Twin Rinks. After 3 weeks, he was promoted to a men’s league team. Mike continues to play Center there and is a league leader in goals and points

						Devin Whitehead #19 Senior Position: Defense I started skating at age 9 with Ice Company Hockey -Coach Kenny McCudden- out of Crystal Lake. I then moved to an actual girl’s team "the Leafs" that fall season. I've played girl’s hockey my whole hockey career up until this year and have been captain of those teams for 6 of the 8 years. We were Blackhawk Cup Champs 2004 and 2005. Everything about hockey makes me want to play. My favorite thing about hockey is the feeling of accomplishment, and the rush of adrenaline you get when you score.

					Joe Pizzolato (Assistant Captain) #22 Sophomore Left Wing/Center Height: 6' Weight: 170 lbs. Joe started playing hockey at the age of 5 for the Barrington Redwings and continued to play travel hockey for the Crystal Lake Lake Leafs. Joe is now the Assistant Captain of the Lake Zurich Bears hockey and will continue to play for the next 3 years here at Lake Zurich. Joe's leadership skills on and off the ice make him a great team player. Joe's goal is to win state one of the remaining 3 years here at Lake Zurich. Joe's favorite thing to do when he is not on the ice or in the penalty box is to watch Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals play.

			Anthony Flores #33 Freshman Forward

			Nick Jones #24 Freshman Forward Height: 5’ 7” Weight: 130 lbs. Nick began skating at the age of 8 with the Glacier House league and has continued to play organized hockey ever since. Nick played 5 years for the Chicago Young Americans at the AAA level and 2 years of Central States with the Chicago Blues and most recently the Chicago Hawks. His hockey travels have taken him to many exciting rinks, playing some of the most competitive teams from across the country.When he’s not skating, he’s on the field playing baseball or spending time with his friends.

	Caelin Knutter #28 Freshman

		Sam Morgan #12 Freshman

Not Pictured: Keegan Durment, Kane Durment, Ryan Gallagher.


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