Air Force goaltender was named to the all-tournament team at the NCAA Northeast Regional in Worcester, Mass., March 30.

Volkening becomes Air Force's first player in school history to be named to an NCAA Regional all-tourney team. He made 30 saves in the game vs. top-seeded Miami and made numerous spectacular saves in the game. His stick save on a shot by Jarod Palmer in the second period was named the No. 1 Play of the Day on ESPN, March 29.

The sophomore from Genoa, Ill., held the nation's top scoring team to just two goals in regulation. Miami ended up winning the game, 3-2 in overtime, but entered the game as the only team in the nation to average more than four goals per game. Volkening made six saves in overtime, including a blocker save on a breakaway shot by Hobey Baker finalist Ryan Jones, the nation's leading goal scorer.

Volkening set new school records for goals-against average (2.09) and saves percentage (.911) in a season at the Academy.

Air Force Academy (NCAA Division 1) goaltender Andrew Volkening was named the Atlantic Hockey Association Goalie of the Month for the month of October.

The sophomore from Genoa, Ilinio, led Air Force to a 3-1 record in the month, which ties as the second best start since 1975-76 and ties the best in school history against Division 1 teams.  Volkening was named the AHA Goalie of the Week, October 22, as he earned two wins and allowed just two goals in the Air Force Academy's sweep of 14th ranked Quinnipiac.

Volkening leads the AHA in goals against average (1.52) and save percentage (.943).  He ranks 11th in the nation in GAA and ninth in saves.

The Youngstown Steelhounds in conjunction with the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League have announced today that defensemen Stephen Margeson has been called up to the AHL franchise.  Margeson, 25, is the first Steelhound to move up this season.

 “Well this is what the minors are all about” said SteelHounds Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Kaminski.  “With our location and Cleveland (Lake Erie) being as close as it is, in addition to the strength of our affiliations, this is why guys come here to play.”  In regards to Margeson, Kaminski went on to say, “Margy has looked great these past two games. We didn’t expect the call this early but it’s great for him and great for our organization as a whole.”

Former hockey goaltender for the Banff Hockey Academy, Army Pfc. Raymond Spencer Jr., 23 of Carmichael, California was killed in Iraq.  Spencer who joined the Army to "serve his country" was a firefighter in Placer Hills, California before joining the Army.  Spencer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division in Fort Bliss, Texas.  According to the US Army Raymond was killed in Baghdad when insurgents attacked his unit with homemade bombs and small arms.  In honour of Pfc. Spencer, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said that flags in the Capitol of California will be flown at half-staff.  

Raymond played two years in Banff, Alberta, Canada with the BHA Icemen as the starting goaltender.  Always the kind of guy with a smile on his face and a positive attitude in his heart, Ray worked hard to develop as a hockey player and as a person.  In his spare time he would regularly volunteer to help coach the women's hockey and youth hockey programs within the community.  After he finished his playing career he continued to coach youth hockey in Sacramento, California as he worked as a firefighter.

DP Hockey client Mark Thomas re-signed with the Sheffield Steelers of the English Elite Hockey League (EIHL).  Steelers head coach Dave Whistle remarked "I was very impressed with Mark as a player and as a person, he is a top guy and one we see being here in Sheffield for the long term."  He continued by adding "Mark can play in a number of positions as we saw last year, he also plays the penalty kill very well, I have complete trust in him when he is on the ice and cant wait to continue working with him when August comes around."  Upon signing Mark mentioned "When Dave and I started talking I was honest with him and told him that I wanted to come back and lets get the deal done, he was good to his word and now its confirmed I am delighted." 

Goaltender Andrew Volkening of the Wasilla Spirit has committed to play for the Air Force Academy (NCAA Division I) for the 2006-2007 season.  Andrew had several offers from Holy Cross and the Rochester Institute of Technology before finally choosing the Air Force Academy. 

Volkening, the starting goaltender of the Wasilla Spirit, began the 2005-06 season playing for the Swan Valley Stampeders of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.  After a stint in Canada, Volkening opted to return to the NAHL and play for Wasilla where he averages 34.4 shots per game.

Andrew has been a client of DP Hockey for 6 years now and we congratulate him on this great opportunity to play NCAA Division I hockey and start a career in the United States Air Force.