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The 2011–12 Alabama–Huntsville Chargers ice hockey team represented the University of Alabama in Huntsville in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The Chargers were coached by Chris Luongo who was in his second season as head coach. His assistant coaches were Gavin Morgan and Tim Flynn. The Chargers played their home games in the Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center and competed as an independent.

On October 24, 2011, interim UAH President Malcolm Portera announced that the 2011–12 season would be the school's final season competing at the NCAA Division I level, citing financial reasons. The program would be "realigned" as a club team, and the coaches' jobs would be eliminated as of May 31, 2012. New UAH president Dr. Robert Altenkirch reversed the decision after he and school administrators met with local supporters on December 6, 2011. UAH continued to play at the NCAA Division I level for the 2012–13 season. The school set up a campaign to raise funds for the program, with the goal of getting the Chargers into a conference.

Recruiting

UAH added 9 freshmen for the 2011–12 season, including 7 forwards and 2 defensemen:

Player	Position	Nationality	Notes
Andrew Creppin	Forward	Canada	Orleans, Ontario; all-time leading scorer in Gloucester Rangers history, 2010–11 CCHL First-Team All-Star
Tyler Kotlarz	Forward	United States	Hudsonville, Michigan
Kyle Lysaght	Forward	United States	Marietta, Georgia
Craig Pierce	Forward	United States	Roswell, Georgia; ex-Rochester Stars captain
Doug Reid	Forward	Canada	Innisfil, Ontario; ex-Markham Waxers captain
Ben Reinhardt	Defenseman	Canada	Arnprior, Ontario; ex-Pembroke Lumber Kings captain, won 5 consecutive CCHL championships and 2010–11 RBC Cup, 2010–11 First-Team All-Star, voted CCHL's 2009–10 Best Defenseman
Graeme Strukoff	Defenseman	Canada	Chilliwack, British Columbia
Jeff Vanderlugt	Forward	Canada	Richmond Hill, Ontario
Michael Webley	Forward	Canada	Stittsville, Ontario; CCHL Sportsmanship and Ability Award winner for 2010–11

Roster

Departures from 2010–11 team

• Matt Baxter, D – Graduation
• Vince Bruni, F – Graduation
• Ryan Burkholder, D – Graduation
• Trevor Conrad, D
• Keenan Desmet, F — FFHG Division 2 (Evry)
• Cody Dion, F — Suomi-sarja (S-Kiekko)
• Chris Fairbanks, F – Graduation
• Joe Koudys, F – Graduation
• Neil Ruffini, F – Graduation
• David Ruffini, F – Graduation
• David Way, F

2011–12 team

As of February 11, 2012

No.	S/P/C	Player	Class	Pos	Height	Weight	DoB	Hometown	Previous team
2		Graeme Strukoff	Freshman	D	6' 1" (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1991-03-30	Chilliwack, British Columbia	Victoria (BCHL)
5		Brice Geoffrion	Sophomore	F	6' 1" (1.85 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	1990-11-04	Brentwood, Tennessee	Motor City (NAHL)
7		Jamie Easton (A)	Senior	F	5' 8" (1.73 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	1988-01-05	Edmonton, Alberta	Bonnyville (AJHL)
8		Alex Allan	Sophomore	F	6' 1" (1.85 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	1989-08-28	Calgary, Alberta	Victoria (BCHL)
10		Mat Hagen	Sophomore	D	5' 10" (1.78 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	1989-12-27	Ottawa, Ontario	Kanata (CJHL)
12		Mac Roy	Sophomore	F	5' 11" (1.8 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	1989-04-20	Chilliwack, British Columbia	Langley (BCHL)
13		Michael Webley	Freshman	F	6' 1" (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1990-10-13	Stittsville, Ontario	Gloucester (CCHL)
14		Nickolas Gatt	Sophomore	D	6' 3" (1.91 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	1990-12-20	Farmington Hills, Michigan	Topeka (NAHL)
15		Tyler Kotlarz	Freshman	F	6' 1" (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1990-11-03	Hudsonville, Michigan	Markham (OJHL)
16		Doug Reid	Freshman	F	6' 1" (1.85 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	1990-03-20	Innisfil, Ontario	Markham (OJHL)
18		Andrew Creppin	Freshman	F	6' 1" (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1990-05-17	Orleans, Ontario	Gloucester (CCHL)
19		Craig Pierce	Freshman	F	5' 11" (1.8 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	1990-10-18	Roswell, Georgia	Rochester (EJHL)
20		Lasse Uusivirta	Sophomore	D	6' 1" (1.85 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	1989-07-27	Espoo, Finland	Blues U20 (Jr. A SM-liiga)
21		Jeff Vanderlugt	Freshman	F	6' 3" (1.91 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	1990-05-12	Richmond Hill, Ontario	Surrey (BCHL)
22		Sebastian Geoffrion (A)	Junior	F	5' 10" (1.78 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1989-07-26	Brentwood, Tennessee	Indiana (USHL)
23		Curtis deBruyn (C)	Junior	D	5' 10" (1.78 m)	186 lb (84 kg)	1988-10-07	Calgary, Alberta	Olds (AJHL)
24		Tom Durnie (A)	Senior	D	6' 2" (1.88 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	1988-04-04	Calgary, Alberta	Canmore (AJHL)
26		Justin Cseter	Junior	F	5' 10" (1.78 m)	173 lb (78 kg)	1988-08-24	Menomonie, Wisconsin	Salmon Arm (BCHL)
27		Kyle Lysaght	Freshman	F	6' 1" (1.85 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1990-08-23	Marietta, Georgia	Oakville (OJHL)
28		Ben Reinhardt	Freshman	D	5' 10" (1.78 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	1990-03-24	Arnprior, Ontario	Pembroke (CCHL)
31		John Griggs	Junior	G	6' 1" (1.85 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	1988-06-28	Barrington, Illinois	Cumberland (CJHL)
32		C. J. Groh	Sophomore	G	6' 2" (1.88 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	1990-04-16	Cincinnati, Ohio	Waterloo (USHL)
33		Clarke Saunders	Sophomore	G	6' 3" (1.91 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1989-09-09	Brockville, Ontario	Brockville (CJHL)

Regular season

Schedule

•    Green background indicates win.
•    Red background indicates loss.
•    Yellow background indicates tie.

Opponents by conference

Player stats

As of February 11, 2012

Skaters

Goaltenders

References

1. Turner, John (October 25, 2011). "UAH iced: Charger hockey's 33-year history ends with controversial decision". The Huntsville Times. Archived from the original on October 29, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
2. Gattis, Paul (December 6, 2011). "UAH announces plan to bring back Division I hockey program". The Huntsville Times. Archived from the original on January 9, 2012.
3. Turner, John (December 21, 2011). "Charging on: UAH launches official fundraising campaign for hockey program". The Huntsville Times. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015.
4. Gillam, Jamie (June 22, 2011). "Chargers add 10 newcomers for 2011–12". The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Archived from the original on August 6, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
5. "2011–12 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
6. "2011–12 Charger Hockey Schedule". The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
7. "Alabama–Huntsville Men's Hockey 2011–2012 Schedule and Results". U.S. College Hockey Online. Archived from the original on October 26, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
8. The University of Alabama in Huntsville. "Alabama-Huntsville Cumulative Season Statistics". Retrieved January 2, 2012.
9. USCHO.com. "Alabama-Huntsville Chargers Men's Hockey 2011–2012 Team Statistics". Retrieved January 2, 2012.

External links

• UAH Chargers Hockey website

• Alabama–Huntsville Chargers men's ice hockey seasons
• 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey by team
• 2011 in sports in Alabama
• 2012 in sports in Alabama