The 1980 Polar Bearcat Alumni Team
Front Row Kneeling (L-R): Scott “Fig” Newton, Ken Glinka (Soda), Dan Morris, Mike Ziemianski (Z-Man), Dave Bogonovich (Bogon) and Coach Al Reinshagen.
Back Row Standing (L-R): Gerry Hyner, Mike Shapert, Dave Vance, Dave Kuznicki, Chris Carlton, Mike Kaleina, Lenny Hoenfeld, Bernie “Ship” Reese, Roland DeFelice, John McQuillan, and Jay Murray.
At the end of the 1980 season, the Alumni played against the actual college team and carried away a 6-5 win. Alumni goals were scored by Lenny Hoenfeld with 2, Dave Vance with the game winner, Roland DeFelice, Chris Carlton and Dave Bogonovich. Ken Glinka backstopped the win in goal. Lou Nicolai had two scores for the students with John Nelson, Pat Felton and John Trovato getting single tallies. At least that’s what we remember!