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June 26, 2010
For Immediate Release
Two Former Electricians Selected in NHL Entry Draft
Two former Marquette Electricians, Justin Florek and Kevin Gravel were both selected Saturday in the fifth round of the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Florek, 20, a Marquette native who currently plays for Northern Michigan University was selected by the Boston Bruins with the 15th pick in the round (135 overall) and Gravel, 18, from Iron Mountain, who just completed the season with the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League was selected with the 28th pick (148 overall) by the Los Angeles Kings.
Florek and Gravel become the 4th and 5th former Electricians to be drafted by the National Hockey League. In the 1994 Draft, Aniket Dhadphale, of Marquette, was selected in the 10th round (245 overall) by the San Jose Sharks. Dhadphale retired in 2007 after playing 7 seasons of minor pro hockey in North America and Europe. Jeff Finger of Hancock, was drafted in 1999 by the Colorado Avalanche in the 8th round (240 overall) and is currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Mark Olver, from Burnaby, British Columbia, who played for the NMU Wildcats, and finished this season with the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League was selected in the 5th round of the 2008 draft (140 overall) also by the Avalanche.
“I am very happy for both Justin and Kevin,” said Electricians Head Coach Mike Dagenais, “and it also shows how the Electricians program provides a solid base from which players can advance to even the highest levels of hockey.”
FORMER ELECTRICIAN JOEL BENSON DRAFTED 4TH OVERALL IN THE USHL DRAFT
CHICAGO – Five Northern Lakes Hockey League alumni were drafted by
United States Hockey League teams this week, including four in the entry
draft and one in the futures draft.
The USHL is the United States’ only Tier 1 Junior “A” hockey league, and
features over 230 players that are already committed to NCAA Division 1
schools. Former Marquette Electricians defenseman Joel Benson highlights
the group. Benson was drafted fourth overall in the entry draft by the
Chicago Steel.
Benson led all defensemen in scoring during the 2008-2009 NLHL season
with three goals and nine points in 12 games. This past season Benson
played with the Alpena IceDiggers of the North American Hockey League
where he led the team in scoring by defensemen with 10 goals and 19
points.
Midget/Junior
Elite Training and Conditioning Program
Starting Tuesday May 9th at 9:00 pm there will be a Midget/Junior
elite training & conditioning program for all interested hockey
players in the U.P. who want to continue their skill development for
the upcoming tryout/ tournament season. The summer camp will at the
Berry Events Center. Intense off-ice conditioning will be included in
the fee.
The camp will include over 21 hours of strength, conditioning and
plyometric workouts & 13 ½ hours of on-ice skills and drills at the
Berry Events Center. The cost is $250/player
The camp will be limited to only 25-30 players, 1991-1995 birth year
players– so get your registrations in as soon as possible to be
considered for the available spots.
Please contact head coach Mike Dagenais at 906-362-3406 or e-mail
Mdag1015@yahoo.com or coaches@mqtelectricians.com to sign up, or for
further information.
On-Ice Skate Dates are as following: Off-Ice Training Dates:
Sun 5/9 – 9:00-10:30PM – Berry Center Sun 5/9 –
7:30pm Sun 6/13 – 7:00pm
Tues 5/11 – 6:30-8:00PM – Berry Center Tues 5/11
– 5:00pm Tues 6/15 – 7:00pm
Sun 5/16 – 7:00-8:30PM – Berry Center Sun 5/16 –
5:00pm Sun 6/20 – 7:00pm
Tues 6/15 – 9:00-10:30PM – Berry Center Tues
5/18 – 7:00pm Tues 6/22 – 7:00pm
Sun 6/20 – 9:00-10:30PM – Berry Center Sun 5/23
– 7:00pm Sun 6/27 – 7:00pm
Tues 6/22 – 9:00-10:30PM – Berry Center Tues
5/25 – 7:00pm Tues 6/29 – 7:00pm
Sun 6/27 – 9:00-10:30PM –Berry Center
Sun 6/5 – 7:00pm
Tues 6/29– 9:00-10:30PM – Berry Center
Tues 6/8 – 7:00pm
You can mail your check or money order to:
Mike Dagenais
1004 Pine St.
Marquette, MI 49855
Electros to Release Plans for 2010‐11 Season
The Marquette Electricians Midget AAA Hockey Team is holding their Spring Evaluation Camp this
coming weekend for local players, returning players and other interested players. This is a great
opportunity to see the talent level of Midget AAA players and what it takes to compete at this level.
Younger players are encouraged to come out and get a great weekend of skating with Midget AAA and
Jr. hockey players. Also, camp attendees have the opportunity to go through an off ice physical testing
and evaluation to determine their levels of strength. The fee is $125 and form are available through the
Electricians (
www.mqtelectricians.com) website or by contacting head coach Mike Dagenais at 906-362‐3406.The Marquette Electricians Board of Directors has decided to concentrate their resources with the
Northern Lakes Hockey League and to attend several high profile Midwest tournaments. The
Electricians program which had entered into agreements with two leagues last season decided not to
apply for re‐entry into the North American Hockey Prospects League. Marquette Electricians
Chairperson Glenn Andrews stated, “The combination of days lost with attendance at school and cost
associated with the lengthy Showcase Festivals led to our decision not apply for entry this season to the North American Prospects League.”
The Electricians will continue will their affiliation with Northern Lakes Hockey League which has recently
expanded to 7 teams with the addition of West Michigan Hounds formerly S‐2 out of Kalamazoo. The
expanded membership will guarantee the Electricians with at least 12 league games to be played at the Lakeview Arena.
The Electricians will be playing in several of the high profile and highly scouted Midget AAA tournaments
held throughout the Midwest including the Motor City Cup Hosted by Detroit Little Caesar’s to be held in
early September. “We will be playing more of games in the Midwest in tournaments against the teams
everybody in the area recognizes such as Detroit Little Caesar’s, Detroit Victory Honda, Madison Capitols
and other teams of that caliber to get the local athlete the recognition they deserve.” said Coach Mike Dagenais.
The Electricians will begin their 23
rd season of play starting in the 1st week of September. TheElectricians program is hoping for a highly successful campaign with the possibility of 15 players returning.
“We are excited about the players we are returning to the team next season, with a year of experience
under their belt, they will contribute a lot more to the success of the team and reach their personal
goals along the way of gaining interest from Junior and college hockey teams” said Dagenais.
“Now we have the opportunity to skate in high profile tournaments and get our players in front of
coaches and scouts”, said Dagenais. “We’re free to seek out the best places to play, and do what’s best
to get our players the exposure they need. With a good core group returning for this season and an
exciting incoming bunch, I think this will work out very well.”
Also, the Electricians Board and Head Coach Mike Dagenais recently promoted current assistant coach
Nino Fogaroli to Associate Head Coach for the upcoming season. Fogaroli has been Dagenais’ assistant
for the past 2 campaigns. “Nino has done a wonderful job for the Electricians program; he has put a lot
of time and effort in to the players, preparing them for the next level. Nino is very passionate about the
game and the kids who play for this program. He has become one of my best friends over the years and he deserves this promotion” said Dagenais.
To date, the Electricians have moved 170 former players on to Junior “A” hockey, college and
professional hockey. 100 former Electricians have played collegiately, including at 23 different NCAA
Division I programs, with 24 alumni having played collegiately at Northern Michigan University.
For further information please contact: Greg Mingay – 906‐226‐2263
Mike Dagenais – 906‐362‐3406
Glenn Andrews – 734‐664‐3911
NAPHL announces
All-Academic Teams
FRISCO, TEXAS – The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has
announced its All-NAPHL First, Second and Third Teams, as
well as its All-Academic Team, in the U18 division for the 2009-10
season. Members from the Marquette Electricians have been named to:
U18 All-Academic Team
HONORABLE MENTION: Clinton Bergman (Marquette Electricians),Chase
Pruitt (Marquette Electricians)
The Colorado Avalanche announces the signing of Northern Michigan University and Marquette Electricians Alumni forward Mark Olver to an entry-level contract. Olver will report to Colorado’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters.

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