OCAA EAST MEN'S VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 5
Silver: 2
Bronze: 2

Last OCAA Medal: 2008-09 (Gold)

Boreal Viperes

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 1-19 (11th East)
2010-11: 10-8 (5th East)
2009-10: 4-14 (8th East)
2008-09: 2-16 (9th East)
2007-08: 0-13 (5th Central East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Cambrian Golden Shield

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 4-16 (10th East)
2010-11: 7-11 (6th East)
2009-10: 5-13 (7th East)
2008-09: 6-12 (7th East)
2007-08: 8-5 (3rd Central East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 4
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 1994-95 (Silver)

La Cité Coyotes

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (3-0 at Mohawk)

Key Returning Players
Keith Marier - - OCAA Scoring Champion (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Cédéric Crête

Key Departures
Pierre Auger

Key Recruits
Patrick Boileau
Raphaël Pilon
Nicolas Larose

Coach's Quote
"We are a very young team with only two returning players, however, we believe that we have enough talent to compete. We are a dedicated team looking to surprise in the East Division."
Alain Cyr-Russo, La Cité Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 9-11 (6th East)
2010-11: 6-12 (7th East)
2009-10: 2-16 (10th East)
2008-09: 4-14 (8th East)
2007-08: 2-11 (5th East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Durham Lords

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Semifinal (3-0 vs. Mohawk)

Key Returning Players
Steve Clarey - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Brad VanHartingveldt - OCAA Rookie of the Year (2011-12)

Key Departures
Dave McMann - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
P.J. Cornelius

Key Recruits
Alex Van Staalduinen
Riley McAllister

Coach's Quote
"I really like the work ethic our team has demonstrated so far early in the season. Our team has been close last year at winning a medal at provincials in the last two years, and I think we have the team this year that will take the next step."
Andrew Hinchey, Durham Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 15-5 (3rd East)
2010-11: 16-2 (1st East)
2009-10: 14-4 (2nd East)
2008-09: 14-4 (3rd East)
2007-08: 6-7 (4th Central East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 3
Bronze: 10

Last OCAA Medal: 2005-06 (Silver)

Fleming Knights

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 5-15 (8th East)
2010-11: 2-16 (10th East)
2009-10: 6-12 (6th East)
2008-09: 1-17 (10th East)
2007-08: 2-11 (4th East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 1
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 1997-98 (Silver)

George Brown Huskies

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 8-12 (7th East)
2010-11: Did Not Compete
2009-10: Did Not Compete
2008-09: Did Not Compete
2007-08: Did Not Compete

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 1968-69 (Gold)

Georgian Grizzlies

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (3-0 at Sheridan)

Key Returning Players
Michael Vandinther
Andy Carriere
Chris Jackson
Atley Stock

Key Departures
Mike Hammond - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Josh Deppisch
Bruin Belisle

Key Recruits
Taylor Wickett
Lyndon Sonego
Darren Govan
Jason Grimm
Connor Thompson

Coach's Quote
"We have assembled a talented group of players with strong ball control skills. Our recruiting class is the deepest in years with size and skill at all positions which should offset the loss of Mike Hammond and Josh Deppisch. Improvement on last year's 13-7 record will be dependent on the ability to minimize unforced errors and play within the team's systems."
John Moore, Georgian Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-7 (5th East)
2010-11: 5-13 (8th East)
2009-10: 3-15 (9th East)
2008-09: 9-9 (5th East)
2007-08: 8-5 (1st East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Loyalist Lancers

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (3-2 vs. Redeemer)

Key Returning Players
Josh Lappala - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Jared Moelker
Glenn Martin

Key Departures
Matt Woods - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Kyle Donnan
Curtis Bucking

Key Recruits
Justin Greaves

Coach's Quote
"After graduating four starters, we have some really big shoes to fill. While the first couple months of practice have shown some growing pains, the guys are beginning to buy in to the team philosophy and have the right collective attitude to be successful. We will look to surprise some teams through cohesive play and mentality, as well as continued development each and every week."
Dave Templer, Loyalist Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 14-6 (4th East)
2010-11: 14-4 (3rd East)
2009-10: 14-4 (3rd East)
2008-09: 8-10 (6th East)
2007-08: 8-5 (3rd East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 7
Silver: 3
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 2002-03 (Gold)

Seneca Sting

2011-12 Post-Season: 4th at OCAA Championship

Key Returning Players
Predrag Gajic
Matt McGirr

Key Departures
Peter Christian - OCAA Championship All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Kyle McCann

Key Recruits
Jordan Darlington

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 18-2 (2nd East)
2010-11: 14-4 (2nd East)
2009-10: 16-2 (1st East)
2008-09: 15-3 (2nd East)
2007-08: 8-5 (2nd Central East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 4
Bronze: 4

Last OCAA Medal: 2009-10 (Silver)

Trent Excalibur

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 4-16 (9th East)
2010-11: 3-15 (9th East)
2009-10: 13-5 (5th East)
2008-09: 14-4 (4th East)
2007-08: 10-3 (2nd East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions