BRIAN SCHULTZ
#11 • ALTERNATE CAPTAIN JUNIOR • FORWARD 5-10 • 180 AURORA, OHIO ST. EDWARD SOUTH SHORE KINGS (EJHL) One of two juniors on the team … one of three players from Ohio … one of seven players from the Eastern Junior Hockey League … has played in 61 career games with two goals and four assists … will serve as an alternate captain during his junior season. 2011-12: Appeared in 29 games … scored one goal and handed out two assists … lone tally of the season was a game-winning score against Rensselaer … 3-2 victory came at the Toyota UConn Classic, Army’s third consecutive season with a non-conference victory … credited with an assist at Robert Morris and at Tate Rink against Mercyhurst … one of 18 players named to the Atlantic Hockey Association All-Academic Team.
GETTING TO BRIAN SCHULTZ Why did you choose West Point? The tradition of strong academics and athletics. Talk about the impact that Major Tom Kennedy had on you? He was truly a role model for every player on the team. Being a prior player here, he was more like another guy in the locker room to go and talk to about problems. Favorite part about Army hockey? Getting deep into the season. How would you describe Coach Riley? Old school. I chose my major because? I enjoy math and science courses. Our head officer representative, Col. Ed Naessens is also the head of the Physical and Nuclear Engineering Department and sold me on the major. Favorite Army jersey? Grey. Favorite NHL jersey? L.A. King’s black and white. Fans should come to Tate Rink this season because? To come out and watch the 13 new freshmen play. We are a new team. What is your favorite event that Army hockey puts on? Skate With The Black Knights.
2010-11: Appeared in 32 games ... totaled a goal and two assists in first campaign ... collected an assist in his first collegiate game against Holy Cross ... posted second assist against Sacred Heart ... netted first career goal against American International ... all three points came at Tate Rink. BACKGROUND: Born in Cleveland, Ohio ... now resides in Aurora, Ohio ... 2008 graduate of St. Edward ... played for Scott Harlow and the South Shore Kings of the EJHL ... team finished runner-up at the 2010 national championship ... led squad to regular season and league titles ... selected to EJHL All-Star first-team ... served as assistant captain ... four-year Honor Roll selection ... graduated with a 3.93 grade point average ... named English Student of the Year as a sophomore ... enjoys bowling, basketball and spending time with family and friends ... son of Jeff Schultz and Lynn Casey ... one brother, Mike Schultz, plays hockey for Ohio University ... first member of his family to embark on military career ... lists Chris Drury as his favorite athlete ... majoring in Nuclear Engineering.
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