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Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

DonorRoomDrinker said:
New NMU Hockey Coach Grant Potulny's (5-year) Contract

BASE SALARY
$196,1000

INCENTIVES
$20,000 - NCAA Title
$15,000 - NCAA Frozen 4
$10,000 - NCAA Final 8
$5,000 - NCAA Tournament Bid
$5,000 - WCHA Tournament Title
$5,000 - WCHA Regular Season Title
$2,500 - WCHA Final 4
$2,500 - WCHA Coach of The Year
$500 - Team GPA of 3.25 or Higher
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nice base for a young man. is there any retirement benefits?
 
Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

Only 20k for a national championship? Hopefully someone will step up and get him a year or so of free Rice Paddy, at least.
 
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Crocodile Tears said:
Only 20k for a national championship? Hopefully someone will step up and get him a year or so of free Rice Paddy, at least.
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Well to be fair, he gets at least $50k extra for doing that bc it would require a Tournament bid, quarterfinal, and frozen four appearance.
 
Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

(3) incoming 2017-18 recruits that NMU Hockey lost due to coaching change....

C - Kale Howarth (6'4" 205lbs) - Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) - Now with UConn
D - Luke Jaycox (6'3" 200lbs) - Lincoln Stars (USHL) - Now with St. Cloud State
F - Casey Gilling (6'0" 185lbs) - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) - Now with Miami (OH)
 
Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

DonorRoomDrinker said:
New NMU Hockey Coach Grant Potulny's (5-year) Contract

BASE SALARY
$196,100

INCENTIVES
$20,000 - NCAA Title
$15,000 - NCAA Frozen 4
$10,000 - NCAA Final 8
$5,000 - NCAA Tournament Bid
$5,000 - WCHA Tournament Title
$5,000 - WCHA Regular Season Title
$2,500 - WCHA Final 4
$2,500 - WCHA Coach of The Year
$500 - Team GPA of 3.25 or Higher
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I just hope they'll pay the assistants better now too.
 
DonorRoomDrinker said:
New NMU Hockey Coach Grant Potulny's (5-year) Contract

BASE SALARY
$196,100

INCENTIVES
$20,000 - NCAA Title
$15,000 - NCAA Frozen 4
$10,000 - NCAA Final 8
$5,000 - NCAA Tournament Bid
$5,000 - WCHA Tournament Title
$5,000 - WCHA Regular Season Title
$2,500 - WCHA Final 4
$2,500 - WCHA Coach of The Year
$500 - Team GPA of 3.25 or Higher
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Do you have a link to this?
 
davyd83 said:
Do you have a link to this?
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You don't read the Mining Journal?

http://www.miningjournal.net/sports/2017/04/potulny-signs-five-year-deal-with-nmu/

In regard to bonuses, Potulny has nine earning opportunities that when combined together total $65,500. A national championship earns him another $20,000; a Frozen Four appearance is $15,000, a NCAA regional final appearance is $10,000, an NCAA Tournament bid $5,000, a WCHA Tournament title is $5,000, a WCHA regular season title is $5,000 and a top four finish in the conference and hosting a playoff series is $2,500.

Also if Potulny is named WCHA Coach of the Year, he gets a bonus of $2,500 and if the overall team GPA is 3.25 or higher, he gets another $500.

Ryan Stieg can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 252. His email address is rstieg@miningjournal.net.
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Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

I wouldn't blame you for not reading it. :D It has improved a bit from a decade ago.

Though I do miss Matt Wellens covering sports.
 
Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

Top returning NMU Hockey players that Potulny inherits in 2017-18....
NMU returns a good nucleus of players next year!!!!!!!!!!!

NMU'S TOP RETURNING SCORERS
Sr. Robbie Payne (13 goals & 16 assists) - 29 points
So. Darien Craighead (7 goals & 18 assists) - 25 points
Sr. Zach Diamantoni (6 goals & 14 assists) - 20 points
So. Philip Beaulieu (3 goals & 16 assists) - 19 points
Jr. Troy Loggins (10 goals & 6 assists) - 16 points

NMU'S TOP RETURNING DEFENSEMEN
Sr. Jordan Klimek (5'11" 175lbs)
Jr. James Vermeulen (6'2" 190lbs)
So. Rylan Yeremko (6'3" 205lbs)
So. Philip Beaulieu (5'10" 195lbs)
Jr. Connor Frantti (6'6" 205lbs)
Jr. Ryan Black (5'9" 170lbs)

NMU'S RETURNING GOALIES
Jr. Atte Tolvanen (6'0" 190lbs)
Jr. Mathias Israelsson (5'10" 185lbs)
So. Tyger Howatt (6'3" 200lbs)
 
http://nmuwildcats.com/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20170425jup7zo

Open Letter to Northern Michigan Hockey Alumni and Friends

Wildcat Hockey Alumni and Friends,

It is a great honor to be named the third head hockey coach in Northern Michigan history.

Wildcat Hockey has a long and rich tradition of great players, great teams and championships, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help current and future student-athletes add to the legacy.

In my short time as head coach, I have been able to speak with some of our alumni, and I could not be more excited with the warm reception I have received. It is important to me that we have strong alumni relationships, and I will work hard to form strong bonds with all of you. I look forward to connecting with you all in the future.

We will have an open-door policy, and you are welcome to come into our office and speak with our staff anytime. Your hard work and dedication have made a lasting impression on both Northern Michigan University and the city of Marquette, and, as the gatekeepers of this program, we will continue those efforts to give you a team that will make you proud to be a Wildcat.

Over the past few days, I have had the chance to meet with each returning student-athlete on an individual basis, and I was impressed with the class and professionalism of our players. The determination and optimism displayed throughout the entirety of the meetings is infectious. We have excellent young men who do things the right way and represent our program well.

You can expect our team to play a fast, up-tempo, aggressive brand of hockey, and we will compete for every inch of ice. To prepare for our style of play, we will practice at an intense pace with attention to detail. Through repetition, student-athletes will gain the confidence needed to generate offense and succeed in competition.

We are looking forward to the upcoming season and cannot wait to get to work!

Go Wildcats!

Head Coach Grant Potulny

P.S. Here is a link for you to update your alumni contact information if you would like to stay up to date on all university and hockey program communications and activities.
 
Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

NMU Fan said:
http://nmuwildcats.com/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20170425jup7zo

Open Letter to Northern Michigan Hockey Alumni and Friends

Wildcat Hockey Alumni and Friends,

It is a great honor to be named the third head hockey coach in Northern Michigan history.

Wildcat Hockey has a long and rich tradition of great players, great teams and championships, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help current and future student-athletes add to the legacy.

In my short time as head coach, I have been able to speak with some of our alumni, and I could not be more excited with the warm reception I have received. It is important to me that we have strong alumni relationships, and I will work hard to form strong bonds with all of you. I look forward to connecting with you all in the future.

We will have an open-door policy, and you are welcome to come into our office and speak with our staff anytime. Your hard work and dedication have made a lasting impression on both Northern Michigan University and the city of Marquette, and, as the gatekeepers of this program, we will continue those efforts to give you a team that will make you proud to be a Wildcat.

Over the past few days, I have had the chance to meet with each returning student-athlete on an individual basis, and I was impressed with the class and professionalism of our players. The determination and optimism displayed throughout the entirety of the meetings is infectious. We have excellent young men who do things the right way and represent our program well.

You can expect our team to play a fast, up-tempo, aggressive brand of hockey, and we will compete for every inch of ice. To prepare for our style of play, we will practice at an intense pace with attention to detail. Through repetition, student-athletes will gain the confidence needed to generate offense and succeed in competition.

We are looking forward to the upcoming season and cannot wait to get to work!

Go Wildcats!

Head Coach Grant Potulny

P.S. Here is a link for you to update your alumni contact information if you would like to stay up to date on all university and hockey program communications and activities.
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So far I'm seeing and hearing everything I'm hoping for. Everyone is making the right moves. This is really hitting home with me! Let's keep the train rolling down the track!
 
Re: Northern Michigan University 2017 Off-Season. Zihuatanejo.

Here are the NMU 2017-18 hockey recruits who gave verbal commitments to Walt Kyle (minus the 3 players who de-committed).... I'm pretty sure Rockwood is on board but not sure about the other three players.... Can anyone confirm that they are coming to NMU this season????

Jr. F - Adam Rockwood (5'10" 165lbs) - Wisconsin Badgers (Big 10)
Fr. F - Dakota Boutin (6'0" 185lbs) - Melfort Mustangs (SJHL)
Fr. F - Keegan Ward (6'2" 200lbs) - Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL)
Fr. F - Joseph Nardi (5'11" 175lbs) - Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)
 
MOJO said:
Everything he is saying and has done thus far is reason for excitement. I feel very optimistic about this coming season and the future. Keep it up Coach Potulny!
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One thing I like is that the University committed additional money to the Head Coach's position. I hope that additional resources will also be committed to assistants and recruiting as well. The team finished strong and the team we saw in the second half, once it had a full roster to work with and young D got some ice time under their feet and much improved goaltending, was the true Wildcat team. Though losing Dom Shine hurts the offense, the addition of Adam Rockwood will soften the blow.

Coach Potulny was a bit of a surprise hire, but so far, I'm impressed and everyone I've talked to around hockey has nothing but good things to say about him!
 
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