Fargo Joins Canisius Hockey Staff

Fargo Joins Canisius Coaching Staff

Canisius College hockey coach Dave Smith announced today that Greg Fargo has joined his coaching staff for the 2006-07 season. Fargo replaces former assistant coach Chris Bernard, who became the head coach at Western New England College in April.

"We are excited to have Greg on board," Smith said. "He is professional and outgoing, which fits in well with our other coaches [Mike Mankowski and Grant Ledyard] to give us a great staff."

Fargo will be responsible for coaching the team's goaltenders along with assisting in the day-to-day operations of the program, including recruiting, video operations and other on-campus duties.

"I'm excited about my first collegiate coaching opportunity," Fargo said. "It's great to come to a program that is continuing to grow. I'm looking forward to being a part of that success."

A 2006 graduate of Elmira College with a degree in adolescent education, the 23-year-old Fargo played 88 games in net for the Soaring Eagles, posting a 45-29-9 career record. During his senior season, the Kingston, Ont. native recorded the lowest goals against average (2.04) and highest save percentage (.926) in school history. He also became the school's leader in career saves (2,565) and minutes played (5122:53).

Elmira advanced to the NCAA Division III Final Four during Fargo's senior season and NCAA quarterfinals during his freshman season. The Soaring Eagles won the ECAC West tournament title in Fargo's freshman and senior seasons. He was named the ECAC West Tournament Most Outstanding Player as a senior.

Canisius returns 15 players, including its top three scorers, from the 2005-06 team. The season starts with an exhibition game against Waterloo Oct. 4, at the Buffalo State Sports Arena with the regular season beginning Oct. 7, against Robert Morris.