Can I be first to announce Doug Schueller as the new assistant coach!?
Congrats Doug, welcome back!
"I am really excited to be returning to my alma-mater," said new assistant coach Doug Schueller, "It is going to be great to give back to Bowling Green after they have given me so much when I was there."
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Doug Schueller.....interesting article...
ArgusLeader.com:
"Assistant feels he made the right decision
MATT ZIMMER
[email protected]
Article Published: 02/7/06, 2:55 am
Last year, Doug Schueller found himself in the most difficult position a minor league athlete can experience: Wrestling with the decision to keep pursuing his dream or start ing a new phase in his life.
In leading the Coventry Blaze of the Elite Hockey League in England to a championship, he decided he was finally ready to take the next step and move into coaching and give up his dreams of playing in the NHL.
It looks like the Stampede assistant made a good decision.
Tonight, Schueller will be behind the bench for the West Division All-Stars in the USHL All-Star game, after being selected in recognition of helping to lead the Stampede to a league-best 34-6-2 start.
While the decision to give up playing was tough for the 28-year old Bowling Green grad, his rookie season as a coach has been a dream come true.
"This has been a great year," Schueller said at a Stampede practice last week. "We have a great record, I'm learning a lot, and I'm having a lot of fun."
Schueller's playing days took him all over the world,and helped shape him into the coach he is today.
Drafted by the NHL's Florida Panthers, Schueller spent two years in their farm system, before embarking on a nomadic minor league career that sent him through Kentucky, Utah, Virginia, Florida and, says Schueller, "a bunch of other places I don't have time to list."
But now he's focused on coaching, and Sioux Falls head coach Kevin Hartzell is thrilled to have him.
"I'm really excited for his future," Hartzell said. "He's been a captain all throughout his playing career, and that says a lot about his character. He's a winner and a leader and he's learning the trade every day. I really can't say enough about him."
As a player, Schueller was a notorious tough guy, and he's brought that same mentality to the bench. Hartzell brought the Stampede offense to life by stressing skill and creativity; Schueller has molded the defense and given the team its mean streak.
"I bring many years of defensive experience," Schueller said. "I believe I know a lot about how to play defense and I like to think I can help our defensemen become better."
His reputation as a player was excellent - he still gets calls from clubs wondering if he wants to play. Even with his new job going well, saying no isn't always easy.
"It's tough to say no because (playing) is a good lifestyle," he said. "It's easy living - you get paid pretty well. But I was ready to get out of it and be a coach. I certainly haven't had any second thoughts."
Being just one year removed from his own playing career, Schueller is still pretty tuned in to the day-to-day struggles of the players. Perhaps for that reason, they've responded to him as a teacher.
"He really understands where we're coming from," said defenseman Chris Berenguer, one of seven Stampede players named to the All-Star team. "He knows what it's like being in the trenches, taking a few whacks and wanting to get back at 'em."
Schueller hopes to eventually become a collegiate head coach. He earned his masters degree while in England, and got a taste of being in charge when Hartzell missed a week with broken ribs.
"That opened his eyes to some things," Hartzell said. "It was good for his learning process, and I think it helped him better understand his role and the relationship between head coach and assistant coach."
With so much going on through the first half of Schueller's rookie season, today's All-Star game will actually be a nice respite.
"There's not a lot of coaching going on - I'm just the guy on the bench," Schueller said. "But it should be fun and I think it'll be an intense game of hockey.""
Looks like he's doing well for himself
"Assistant feels he made the right decision
MATT ZIMMER
[email protected]
Article Published: 02/7/06, 2:55 am
Last year, Doug Schueller found himself in the most difficult position a minor league athlete can experience: Wrestling with the decision to keep pursuing his dream or start ing a new phase in his life.
In leading the Coventry Blaze of the Elite Hockey League in England to a championship, he decided he was finally ready to take the next step and move into coaching and give up his dreams of playing in the NHL.
It looks like the Stampede assistant made a good decision.
Tonight, Schueller will be behind the bench for the West Division All-Stars in the USHL All-Star game, after being selected in recognition of helping to lead the Stampede to a league-best 34-6-2 start.
While the decision to give up playing was tough for the 28-year old Bowling Green grad, his rookie season as a coach has been a dream come true.
"This has been a great year," Schueller said at a Stampede practice last week. "We have a great record, I'm learning a lot, and I'm having a lot of fun."
Schueller's playing days took him all over the world,and helped shape him into the coach he is today.
Drafted by the NHL's Florida Panthers, Schueller spent two years in their farm system, before embarking on a nomadic minor league career that sent him through Kentucky, Utah, Virginia, Florida and, says Schueller, "a bunch of other places I don't have time to list."
But now he's focused on coaching, and Sioux Falls head coach Kevin Hartzell is thrilled to have him.
"I'm really excited for his future," Hartzell said. "He's been a captain all throughout his playing career, and that says a lot about his character. He's a winner and a leader and he's learning the trade every day. I really can't say enough about him."
As a player, Schueller was a notorious tough guy, and he's brought that same mentality to the bench. Hartzell brought the Stampede offense to life by stressing skill and creativity; Schueller has molded the defense and given the team its mean streak.
"I bring many years of defensive experience," Schueller said. "I believe I know a lot about how to play defense and I like to think I can help our defensemen become better."
His reputation as a player was excellent - he still gets calls from clubs wondering if he wants to play. Even with his new job going well, saying no isn't always easy.
"It's tough to say no because (playing) is a good lifestyle," he said. "It's easy living - you get paid pretty well. But I was ready to get out of it and be a coach. I certainly haven't had any second thoughts."
Being just one year removed from his own playing career, Schueller is still pretty tuned in to the day-to-day struggles of the players. Perhaps for that reason, they've responded to him as a teacher.
"He really understands where we're coming from," said defenseman Chris Berenguer, one of seven Stampede players named to the All-Star team. "He knows what it's like being in the trenches, taking a few whacks and wanting to get back at 'em."
Schueller hopes to eventually become a collegiate head coach. He earned his masters degree while in England, and got a taste of being in charge when Hartzell missed a week with broken ribs.
"That opened his eyes to some things," Hartzell said. "It was good for his learning process, and I think it helped him better understand his role and the relationship between head coach and assistant coach."
With so much going on through the first half of Schueller's rookie season, today's All-Star game will actually be a nice respite.
"There's not a lot of coaching going on - I'm just the guy on the bench," Schueller said. "But it should be fun and I think it'll be an intense game of hockey.""
Looks like he's doing well for himself
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WELCOME BACK, DOUG!!!
This is freakin' awesome!!!!!
This is freakin' awesome!!!!!
"Regarding BGSU, I would think their biggest strength is that they never give up, They never slow down and they battle hard even after the other team scores. We have to be on our game and never, ever take the foot off the gas for a second."
~~USCHO Poster
"BG was relentless. It's like they know that a good first pass on the breakout from a defenseman will almost always result in an odd-man rush against them - but they go in anyway and dare you to make that pass. All three of their goals were just grit and effort. That's a team any fan can be proud to support...they give all they've got."
~~USCHO Poster, AFTER Tech beat us
#NeverGiveUp
#NeverSurrender
#Relentless
#Resiliant
~~USCHO Poster
"BG was relentless. It's like they know that a good first pass on the breakout from a defenseman will almost always result in an odd-man rush against them - but they go in anyway and dare you to make that pass. All three of their goals were just grit and effort. That's a team any fan can be proud to support...they give all they've got."
~~USCHO Poster, AFTER Tech beat us
#NeverGiveUp
#NeverSurrender
#Relentless
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And...(he's a good guy, he did the right thing..)
Article
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Doug Schueller's open letter to the Evening Telegraph
Jun 30 2005
This is in rebuttal of the article written in the Evening Telegraph.
The mere fact that I am writing this makes me feel sick inside. There was no attempt to under grade the accomplishments of the team or community. I never meant to offend anybody with the attempted selling of these medals.
Before people start slagging me for this they might want to understand the reasons. I am not proud of trying to sell these medals nor am I happy I have to tell the community why.
People may have the idea that as a pro, or should I say semi-pro athlete that we make a fortune playing this game. When it comes down to it, the majority of people playing the sport at this level play it for the love of the game.
The fact that I am typing this and not my 2000 word essay due in on Monday is quite sad to me. I want people however to understand why I chose to do what I did.
I am a full time student at Coventry University with no income. I was unaware till mid season that school continued till early July. As a hockey player we are on contract for around 8 months.
When the season is over so are the house, car, and paycheck. I have been living here on a bit of money left over from the season and some side jobs in town that have helped me get by. A work permit is needed to work a full time job. I am not proud of wanting to sell my medals but money is tight and I have no job lined up when I get home.
Because I am a student here I took a huge pay cut to play for this city. I am on the other hand getting a Masters Degree in Business and Sport
Management. I have made mistakes, I am not saying that I am perfect, but I try to do the right thing as much as possible.
Now the team threatens to take away my championship ring. I have worked my butt off for those medals, that ring, the fans, and in fact for this Blaze organisation.
Those people that really know me in this city know that I am not the person being slagged in the paper, and I will retain their friendships forever.
I would like to take the high road in this situation although when people call you a cash happy miscreant it hurts. I have respect for this organisation and I hope they have respect for what I did for them this season.
The organisation has been good to me thus far and I hope this continues in the future.
Organisations ask players to sign things every day that are sold for a profit to the fans and players see zero of that money in this country.
I want to finish by saying that I have had a great time in this city and will bring friendships back to the States with me.
I have put a lot of time into this community and would hope that I get a little slack from the community in this situation.
Unfortunately as it looks I will not be back next season.
This is not my choice as I have yet to speak to the organisation besides about this embarrassing situation. In conclusion, I would like to thank the city of Coventry for my time here and retirement is looking better every day.
Sincerely, Doug Schueller
News | Sport | Contact us
Doug Schueller's open letter to the Evening Telegraph
Jun 30 2005
This is in rebuttal of the article written in the Evening Telegraph.
The mere fact that I am writing this makes me feel sick inside. There was no attempt to under grade the accomplishments of the team or community. I never meant to offend anybody with the attempted selling of these medals.
Before people start slagging me for this they might want to understand the reasons. I am not proud of trying to sell these medals nor am I happy I have to tell the community why.
People may have the idea that as a pro, or should I say semi-pro athlete that we make a fortune playing this game. When it comes down to it, the majority of people playing the sport at this level play it for the love of the game.
The fact that I am typing this and not my 2000 word essay due in on Monday is quite sad to me. I want people however to understand why I chose to do what I did.
I am a full time student at Coventry University with no income. I was unaware till mid season that school continued till early July. As a hockey player we are on contract for around 8 months.
When the season is over so are the house, car, and paycheck. I have been living here on a bit of money left over from the season and some side jobs in town that have helped me get by. A work permit is needed to work a full time job. I am not proud of wanting to sell my medals but money is tight and I have no job lined up when I get home.
Because I am a student here I took a huge pay cut to play for this city. I am on the other hand getting a Masters Degree in Business and Sport
Management. I have made mistakes, I am not saying that I am perfect, but I try to do the right thing as much as possible.
Now the team threatens to take away my championship ring. I have worked my butt off for those medals, that ring, the fans, and in fact for this Blaze organisation.
Those people that really know me in this city know that I am not the person being slagged in the paper, and I will retain their friendships forever.
I would like to take the high road in this situation although when people call you a cash happy miscreant it hurts. I have respect for this organisation and I hope they have respect for what I did for them this season.
The organisation has been good to me thus far and I hope this continues in the future.
Organisations ask players to sign things every day that are sold for a profit to the fans and players see zero of that money in this country.
I want to finish by saying that I have had a great time in this city and will bring friendships back to the States with me.
I have put a lot of time into this community and would hope that I get a little slack from the community in this situation.
Unfortunately as it looks I will not be back next season.
This is not my choice as I have yet to speak to the organisation besides about this embarrassing situation. In conclusion, I would like to thank the city of Coventry for my time here and retirement is looking better every day.
Sincerely, Doug Schueller
