1000: JAMIE PLUNKETT REACHES CAREER MILESTONE
12/11/2006

MEADVILLE, Pa. – Allegheny College Head Athletic Trainer Jamie Plunkett coached in his 1,000th career game with the Meadville Bulldog Hockey Team on Monday night, improving his record to a stellar 731-215-55, a career percentage of 75.9, over his 21 years in leading the program.

“Truthfully I don’t feel all that comfortable with getting awards,” said Plunkett. “I’ll be glad when this night is over, but I’m sure down the road I will be very appreciative of it. This is the least enjoyable part about coaching – I’d rather stick to what I’m most comfortable with, which is the hockey part.”

And the hockey part has been Plunkett’s bread and butter, as he has led the Bulldogs to eight Pennsylvania state titles over his tenure. He was honored in a pre-game ceremony before Monday night’s game against Norwin, with the main dignitary being the commissioner of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL) Ed Sam. Joining Jaime to be honored was his wife, Sue, and daughters Joan and Anne.
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PENGUINS HONOR MEADVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AS 2004 BOB JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
01/26/2006

The Penguins honored the 2004 Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship winner, Christian Nickerson of Meadville Area High School, between periods of the December 29 home game. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 and is co-sponsored by the Penguins Booster Club.

Penguins Director of Amateur Hockey Mark Shuttkleworth & Booster Club President Melinda Harty congratulate Christian Nickerson as the Bob Johnson Scholarship winner for 2004 The Johnson scholarship was started in 1992 and is presented annually to a western Pennsylvania high school senior for academic excellence, community service and for providing leadership, sportsmanship and a positive attitude as a member of their school’s hockey program. Students must have a grade point average of 3.2 to qualify for the scholarship.

Nickerson was awarded the scholarship for excelling at right wing with Meadville Area’s hockey team. He served as team captain his senior year while recording 45 goals and 76 assists for 121 points. His 76 assists ranks second overall in school history while his 121 single season point total ranks fourth overall among all-time Bulldog players. Through four years at Meadville, he amassed 289 points, the third highest point total in team history.

During his high school hockey career, he was honored with a variety of awards including the Bulldog Hockey Academic Award and Todd McClay Coaches Award. He was a member of the 2003 State Championship Team and also collected honors as a Hockey Night in Boston All-Star, PIHL All-Star and a member of Team Pittsburgh 2003.

Nickerson also excelled academically as a member of the National Honor Society and served as Secretary of Meadville’s Senior Council, Head of the Tutoring Committee and Secondary President of the French Club. He was also a member of the Student Council and Key Club.

In addition to his school activities, he volunteered for community service programs including Salvation Army collections, local blood drives, Make A Difference Day, MS Walk for Health, the March of Dimes and weekly skating and hockey classes for younger children.

He is the son of Doug and Robin Nickerson of Meadville, PA. He attends Penn State University where he majors in political science and has continued his hockey career.

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