2009/2010 Team Roster
Announcing the 2009/2010 BYU Cougar Hockey Team!
Photos coming soon!
Defense
Josh Burkart
# 16 5-9 / 160lbs Defense / Left Shot
Hometown: Highland, Michigan Born: January 31, 1985
Senior / Major: History
Josh loves the game of hockey and is excited to play another year with the BYU Cougars. Josh is happily married to his wife Kellie. Josh served an LDS mission in the Philippines from 2005-2007
Nathan Hymas
# 15 6-0 195 lbs Defense / Right Shot
Hometown: Penticton, British Columbia Canada Born: August 7, 1985
Junior / Major: Leisure Services Management
Nathan played AAA hockey in British Columbia, and Junior B hockey in the CSHL in Ohio. Nathan is an instructor at the Okanagan Hockey Academy. Nathan served an LDS Mission in Argentina in 2005-07. To quote Nathan; “The only thing I love more than Cougar Hockey is my gorgeous wife Megan”
Todd Jaramillo
#4 5-10 / 180 lbs Defense / Right Shot
Hometown; Orem, Utah Born: October 27, 1986
Junior / Major: Exercise Science
Todd has played hockey for 14 years. He played AAA Hockey for the Utah Stars. He played high school hockey for the Timpanogas Timberwolves who where Utah High School State Champions in 2005. Todd is playing again for BYU after serving an LDS mission in Kennewick, Washington. After attending BYU, Todd aspires to study medicine.
Mike Nathan# 23 6-1 / 215 lbs Defense / Right shot
Hometown: St. Paul Minnesota Born: June 23, 1981
Junior / Major: Construction Management
Mike has played Hockey since he was four. Mike played hockey for the Minnesota Select State Team.
Ryan Newton
# 17 5-11 / 185 lbs Defense / Right shot
Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota Born: August 30, 1985
Junior / Major: Leisure Services Management
Ryan started playing hockey at age 6. Ryan’s High School hockey team placed 3rd in the Minnesota State Championships in 2004. Before serving an LDS Mission in Mexico, Ryan played hockey his freshman year for the Cougars, and was named “Rookie of the Year”. Ryan now returns for his 3rd season at BYU as the team’s captain.
Offense
Mio Aura
#8 5-7/160lbs Forward / Shot Right
Hometown: Helsinki, Finland Born: September 24, 1988
Freshman / Major: Undeclared
Mio started playing hockey in Finland at the age of three. Mio played Junior B hockey for the Espoo Blues. Came to the United States and played for the San Jose sharks and went to the U.S. National championship as a pee wee. Returned to Finland and served in the Finish Navy. Mio family still lives in Finland while Mio followed his sister and returned to the U.S. to attend BYU.
Eric Peterson
# 22 5-6 / 160 lbs Forward / Right shot
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Born: August 20, 1987
Junior / Major Mechanical Engineering
With a smile Eric claims he started playing hockey after being inspired by the “Mighty Duck” movies. Eric played hockey for East High in Salt Lake. He served an LDS Mission in Malaga, Spain.
Nick Bartholomew
# 19 6-2 / 210 lbs Forward Right shot
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Born: July 9, 1991
Freshman / Major: Undeclared
Nick attended Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho. His high school hockey team won four City Championships, two Idaho State Championships and where high school regional championship runner-ups two years in-a-row. Nick also played for the AA Junior Steel Heads.
Mark Boivin
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Chad Christensen
# 3 5-10 / 170lbs Forward / Left shot
Hometown: Murray, Utah Born: July 6, 1987
Junior / Exercise Science
Chad began playing hockey at the age of nine. He played hockey for Murray High School. Chad played hockey in the PHL for the “Crazzy Canuks”. Chad severed an LDS Mission in Singapore.
Mitch Facer
# 27 6-1 / 175 lbs Forward Right shot
Hometown Scotch Plains, New Jersey Born: January 9, 1991
Freshman / Chemistry Major
Mitch played hockey for Scotch Plains Fanwood High School. He played Junior B hockey for the Jersey Wildcats Hockey Club. Mitch is interested in everything thing “Polish”; Culture, history, food and especially Polish girls!
Travis Kotter
# 12 6-2 / 195 lbs Forward / Right shot
Hometown Billings, Montana Born:__________________
Senior / Major: Political Science
Served an LDS Mission in Londrina, Brazil
Joey Pratt
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Ben Shugart
# 13 5-8 / 180 lbs Forward / Right shot
Hometown: Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan Canada Born: November 29, 1985
Senior / Major: Engineering Technology
Ben is an athlete that enjoys many sports but hockey is his favorite. He first began playing at the age of 3. Ben served an LDS Mission in Hong Kong in 2004-2006. He is excited to complete his final year playing Cougar hockey and is supported by his greatest fan… his wife Kelsey.
Ryan Teel
# 18 6-1 / 175 lbs Forward / Right shot
Hometown: Herndon, Virginia Born: December 10, 1985
Junior / Major: Business Management
Ryan Teel’s father was a Coronel in the Air Force which required his family to move around a lot. Ryan finally had an opportunity to play hockey for James Madison High School in San Antonio Texas. He continued to play hockey when he attended Northern Virginia College. Ryan served a LDS Mission in Santiago, Chile. Ryan transferred to BYU last year and is now a member of the BYU Cougars. Earlier this year he became engaged to Danielle Gustaveson and they are planning a November, 2009 wedding.
Chris Tuttle
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Devin Styers
# 21 5-11 / 170 lbs Forward / Right shot
Hometown: Big Lake, Alaska Born: April 21, 1987
Sophomore / Major Exercise Science
Devin has been playing hockey since he was 4 years old. He attended Huston High School and won 3 Alaska State Championship from 2003-05. He played AA hockey for the Mat-su Eagles and the Big Lake Winter Hawks. Devin served an LDS Mission in Chihuahua, Mexico. In September of 2009 Devin married his new wife Brooke.
Eric Peterson
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Goalies
Josh Antoniuk
#30 6-2/165lbs Goalie / Left handed glove
Hometown: Taber, Alberta Canada Born: September 5, 1986
Junior / Major:____________________
Josh started playing hockey at age 7. Josh was twice named MVP for his AA hockey team. Josh served an LDS mission in Provo, Utah. Josh was married to his wife Marci on September 12, 2009.
Alan Rosenham
# 31 6-2 / 175 lbs Goalie / Left handed glove
Hometown: Kearns, Utah Born: October 25, 1989
Junior / Major: Middle Eastern Studies / ROTC
Alan is relatively new to competitive hockey and did not start playing until after high school. Since learning to play goalie, his teams have won three PHL championships with him guarding the net. He served an LDS Mission in Everett, Washington and married Julie Christiansen in August, 2009.
Brent Taylor
# 30 5-9 / 175 lbs Goalie / Left handed glove
Hometown: Los Altos, California Born: September 30, 1984
Senior / Major: English
Brent grew up playing roller hockey in California. When Brent was little he learned to play goalie because his older brother Matt “strapped pillows on him and would take shots at him.” Brent played Goalie for Mountainview High School in California and the team was league champions in 2003. Brent served an LDS Mission in Eugene, Oregon.
