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2006-07 Hockey Roster

12 Paul Szczechura

12 Paul Szczechura

  • Position:
    Center
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Weight:
    190
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Brantford, ONT

Summary

Biography

2006-07: Rob Hodge Most Valuable Player Award ... appeared in 153 consecutive games, from his career first to career last ... alternate for Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Challenge ... eighth in CCHA in assists and power-play goals and fourth in short-handed goals, tied for ninth in the nation ... had a six-point series (4-2) in the CCHA Tournament against Alaska (3/2-4) ... recorded two points (1-1) at Lake Superior State (2/23) ... tallied three assists in weekend sweep of #5/6 Michigan State (2/16-17) and earned Perani No. 3 Star on 2/16 ... registered a goal and two assists against Alaska (2/9-10) ... recorded two goals against #11 Michigan (2/2) ... Bronco Player of the Week (1/29) ... scored four points (2-2) and the overtime game-winning goal against Alabama-Huntsville (1/27), earning Perani No. Star ... netted goal and helped on another against Alabama-Huntsville (1/26) ... scored goal and added assist against Ferris State (1/23) ... joined the Century Club with a three-point night (2-1), including game-winner, at Bowling Green (1/6) ... scored twice in road win at Ferris State (10/21) and twice against Ohio State (11/9) ... tallied game-winning goal, to go along with an assist and +3 rating in 6-3 win over #6 Michigan (12/1) ... generated pair of assists in win over Wayne State (11/4) ... launched a team-high six shots vs. #2 New Hampshire (12/30) ... assistant captain.

2005-06: Named WMU’s recipient of the CCHA Scholar-Athlete Award for the second straight year ... compiled a team-high 26 assists ... second in WMU goals (10) and points (36) ... 15th in CCHA overall scoring; tied for eighth in assists 48th in NCAA assists (0.65) ... InsideCollegeHockey.com (INCH) Player of the Week (10/31) ... CCHA Offensive Player of the Week (10/31) ... Bronco Player of the Week (10/31, 1/30, 2/27) ... voted one of the CCHA’s smartest players in the Captain’s Poll ... compiled six assists in the Ohio State series ... factored in seven of 10 goals in series sweep of the Buckeyes ... recorded four points (1-3) in win over #4 Ohio State (10/28) ... named Perani Cup No. 1 Star with three points (1-2) in 5-5 overtime tie versus Nebraska-Omaha (2/24) ... scored in both games of the Colgate series ... registered a goal, two assists and a plus-4 rating against Bowling Green  (1/13) ... had six multiple-assist games on the season.

2004-05: WMU’s representative for CCHA Scholar Athlete... recipient of the WMU Catherine Lawson Sportsmanship Award... second in team assists (23), third in scoring (29)... listed 158th among North American skaters in the NHL Central    Scouting Service Mid-Term Rankings... Bronco Player of the Week (11/8, 1/17)... has assists in 16 games... posted career-high three helpers vs. Ferris State (12/3)... three-point effort (1-2) at #4 Michigan (1/7)... scored goals in opening minutes (1:32 and 1:31) of both Michigan State games... peppered a career-high six shots on goal in postseason loss at Northern Michigan (3/12)

2003-04: CCHA All-Rookie Team Honorable Mention ... CCHA Rookie of the Week (1/19) ... Detroit Free Press College Hockey Player of the Week ... co-recipient of Suzanne Klop Rookie of the Year Award ... Bronco Player of the Week (1/19) ... Broncos’ leading rookie scorer (20 points) ... scored game-winning goal with 5:48 left in regulation at Nebraska-Omaha (1/17); also tallied a third period goal in the series opener (1/16) ... scored twice at Northern Michigan (2/6) ... notched first collegiate goal vs. Michigan State (10/25) ... contributed with a goal and assist in 6-4 win over Notre Dame (12/6) ... logged two assists and five shots in win over Alaska Fairbanks (1/9) ... placed five shots on goal in CCHA playoff opener at Notre Dame (3/12) ... had a three-game goal-scoring streak.

JUNIORS: Named Junior B Player of the Year in the Ontario Hockey Association ... captured the Mid-Western Junior Hockey League scoring title by a 17-point margin ... chosen Most Valuable Player of the MWJHL ... named Player of the Month for October and November ... notched 43 goals in 46 games, stockpiling 118 points ... two-time team scoring champion ... produced 25 goals, 28 assists and 53 points in 47 games during the 2001-02 season.

PERSONAL: Business major ... sports a 3.63 overall GPA ... graduate of North Park Collegiate (2003) ... parents are Robert and Susan Szczechura ... born Nov. 30, 1985 in Bellville, Ont.

YEAR GP G A PTS +/- TP PIM PP SG GW
2006-07 37 19 26 45 +6 13 26 7 3 2
2005-06 40 10 26 36 -5 18 47 4 1 0
2004-05 37 6 23 29 -9 11 22 2 0 0
2003-04 39 9 11 20 0 6 12 3 0 1
Totals 153 44 86 130 -6 49 107 16 4 3

 

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  • 12

    2005-06Junior

    Center
    5'11" 190 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2006-07Senior

    Center
    5'11" 190 lbs
    12