League takes off like a slap shot Suburban Classic quickly becomes a hockey force; HOCKEY PLAYERS TO WATCH Mike Kunz, sr., Waukesha: Big and strong, Kunz is the leading returning high school scorer in the state. A forward, he scored 35 goals and dished out 26 assists in just 20 games last season to finish with 61 total points. Considered one of the best players in the state. Evan Klug, sr., Milwaukee Marquette: Played an important role in the Hilltoppers' run to the WIAA state tournament last season. The senior goalkeeper registered a 2.29 goals-against average and had three shutouts in helping lead Marquette to a 14-9- 1 record. Scott Schilling, sr., Waukesha Catholic Memorial: One of just two juniors to be tabbed all-conference in the Independent High School League last season. A forward, he scored 17 goals and registered 11 assists in helping the Crusaders to a 21-2 record. Rob Goral, soph., Arrowhead: The Warhawks' second-leading scorer last season as a freshman, Goral is a consistent performer from the forward spot. Scored 12 goals and notched an impressive 18 assists last season. Mike Turcott, sr., Brookfield: An impressive forward who tied for 14th in the state in scoring last season with 21 goals and 21 assists for 42 points. Will be relied upon heavily this season to provide big scoring numbers. Kenji Sterr, soph., Milwaukee Marquette: Excellent defender with some strong offensive skills. He is the team's third-leading returning scorer with 17 points. Justin Tenge, sr., Arrowhead: Will team with Goral to form an impressive forward duo that should be able to put up some big offensive numbers. He is the Warhawks' second-leading returning scorer, with 20 points last season. Kory Campbell, jr., Brookfield: Provides team with strong defensive play and also has some offensive skills as well. He scored nine goals and nine assists in 20 games last season. Matt Schmidt, sr., Waukesha: Another big scorer with 21 goals and 37 points last season. Waukesha should have no problems scoring this season with the explosive duo of Schmidt and Kunz. Jeff Schowengerdt, jr., Waukesha Catholic Memorial: The Crusaders' leading returning scorer last season with 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points. He could post better numbers this season. Nick Kemos, jr., Arrowhead: A member of Arrowhead's state-champion football team, Kemos brings the Warhawks a winning attitude and toughness on defense. Scored 20 points last season.

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: December 5, 1996| Author: TODD ROSIAK | Copyright information

Many of the coaches and teams would describe the inaugural season of the Suburban Classic Hockey Conference as a positive learning experience, a year to get their feet wet.

In this, the second season, the league's top teams are hoping to dive in, headfirst.

As the high school hockey season begins, expectations are high, and there should be an overall improvement in the level of play. "Overall, we're building," Waukesha coach Tom Metsa said. "This year we'll be a lot stronger. W...

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