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Doug Schueler is entering his second year coaching his alma-mater.
Schueller, a BGSU graduate (1997-01), and a three-time captain for the Falcons, was an assistant coach with the Sioux Fall Stampede of the United State Hockey League (USHL).
In his first year with Sioux Falls, Schueller helped coach the Stampede to a 43-13-4 (.750) record, and helped them to an Anderson Cup Championship. Last year, Schueller worked primarily with the Stampede defense that finished first overall in the USHL and set a franchise record for fewest goals against in a season with 135. He also helped six defenseman secure Division I scholarships.
Prior to his time with the Stampede, Schueller played three years in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).
While at Bowling Green, the Inver Grove Hts., Minn., native, played in 138 career games, recording 16 goals and 30 assists. He also racked up 251 penalty minutes and three game-winning goals. Schueller was an assistant captain for the Falcons as a sophomore during the 1998-99 season. He wore the "C" in both the 1999-00 and 2000-01 season, with the Falcons advancing to the CCHA semi-finals at Joe Louis Arena his senior year.
Schueller, who graduated from Bowling Green in 2001 with a degree in Sports Management, finished his Falcon career with a 3.59 grade-point average. He went on to complete his master's degree (business administration in sports management) from the University of Coventry Business School in 2005.
Schueller's Player Bio (1997-01)
As a senior in 2000-01
Was a captain for the second straight year...finished his senior season with eight points (2g, 6a) in 33 games...helped his team advance to the semi-finals of the CCHA playoffs and a showing at Joe Louis Arena.
As a junior in 1999-2000
Played in 32 games...missed five games due to injuries...had an assist in three straight games (Oct. 23-30)...scored first goal of the season on Oct. 23 at Western Michigan...team-leader with 85 penalty minutes...served as team captain...named to the CCHA All-Academic Special Mention team.
As a sophomore in 1998-99
Played in 37 games, missing one game (Feb. 6 vs. WMU) due to injury...had two goals at Miami (Oct. 10)...recorded three assists in January...scored game-winner at OSU (Mar. 2)...CCHA Special Mention All-Academic honoree.
As a freshman in 1997-98
Top scoring defenseman on the team...was second on the squad with eight power-play assists...was third on the Falcon squad with 14 assists...recorded a season-best three assists at Northern Michigan on Jan. 2.
Pre-College
Played for the Twin Cities Vulcans of the United States Junior A Hockey League (USHL) his last two years of juniors for head coach Jim Johanson...mostly skated at defense, but also saw limited duty at forward...had seven goals and 29 assists (83 PIM) in 54 regular-season games played in 1996-97...finished seventh among USHL blueliners in league scoring en route to all-star honors...had five goals and 13 assists (186 PIM) the previous campaign in 39 regular-season...recorded one power-play goal and one game winner...his squads finished eighth in 1995-96 and seventh in 1996-97...played on the power play and also killed penalties...served as captain of the 1996-97 team...lettered his final two years of high school at White Bear Lake High School for head coach Mike Schwartz...played his first two years of high school hockey at Simley...also lettered in golf (1993-95) and in football (1992-93) as a defensive back...helped his junior team to a fifth-place finish in the 1994 Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament held at the St. Paul Civic Center...only had two assists (2 PIM) as a senior after missing most of the year with an injury...had seven goals and 17 assists (32 PIM) as a junior...named "Most Dedicated" in 1994-95...served as team captain as a senior for the Bears...National Honor Society, student council, and honor roll member.
Personal
Full name--Douglas Gordon Schueller...born March 30, 1977, in St. Paul, Minn...son of Dennis and Nancy Schueller...father played college hockey (as a defenseman) at Bemidji State from 1968-72...has one sister...grandfather played basketball and baseball at Iowa State University...sport management major...made the Dean's List for the 1998 fall semester with a 3.76 grade-point average...had over a 3.00 gpa all six semesters in college...maintained a 3.54 gpa after spring term...was tutored by skating instructor Diane Ness in the summer of 1997...shoots right...attended junior college at Inver Hills Community College for two years...graduate of WBLHS ('95) where he took classes for two years...teaches swimming lessons and does landscape work in the summer...aspires to become a general manager and hockey coach after his playing days are over...an eighth-round pick (211th overall) of the Florida Panthers in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft...BG's 47th NHL pick...pronounced SHU-ler.
Streaks
Longest Point Streak: 2 games, 3 times (MR: 3/6/98 vs. Michigan to 3/7/98 vs. Miami (2-2--4))
Longest Goal Streak: 2 games -- 3/6/98 vs. Michigan to 3/7/98 vs. Miami (2-2--4)
Longest Assist Streak: 2 games, twice (MR: 11/1/97 vs. FSU to 11/7/97 at UND (0-2--2))
Career Highs
Most Goals Game/Series: 2/2
Most Assists Game/Series: 3/3
Most Points Game/Series: 4/4
