With quotes from President Shirley Ann Jackson and VP for student 
affairs (they allow that?) Eddie Ade Knowles, a prerequisite for the job 
will be a middle name.

Mark Lewin wrote:

>from RPI's SID
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>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>From: Kevin Beattie <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Mar 21, 2006 11:40 AM
>Subject: Rensselaer info (3/21)...
>To: [log in to unmask]
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>INSTITUTE LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR
>NEW HEAD MEN'S HOCKEY COACH
>Dan Fridgen announces departure from Rensselaer
>
>TROY, N.Y.  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Director of Athletics
>Ken Ralph today announced that the Institute has begun an international
>search for a new head men's hockey coach, following the resignation of
>coach Dan Fridgen.
>
>"Rensselaer has offered me a tremendous opportunity over the past 17
>years," Fridgen said.  "My family and I are very thankful for all the
>experiences we have shared with some tremendous people in the program, on
>the campus and in the community.  I wish the team nothing but success."
>
>"Dan Fridgen has served Rensselaer admirably over the past 17 years,
>including 12 as the head coach, and his efforts are greatly appreciated,"
>said Ralph.  "As we enter this period of transition, there is great
>excitement about the new opportunities ahead for our student athletes and
>dedicated fans."
>
>"I applaud Dan for his hard work and dedication to the Institute and for
>the compassion and commitment he has exhibited to his players.  We wish him
>all the best," said Rensselaer President Dr. Shirley Ann
>Jackson.  "Rensselaer has a great hockey tradition, and we will now take
>the necessary steps to begin a new chapter in our program's history."
>
>"We are very proud of the outstanding student-athletes Dan has recruited
>and introduced to the Rensselaer community," said Dr. Eddie Ade Knowles,
>vice president of student life.  "Building on Rensselaer's strong tradition
>of scholar athletes, we will continue to field a team that is solid on the
>ice and in the classroom."
>
>In his 12 years as the head coach, Fridgen compiled an overall record of
>211-193-38, including a league mark of 116-116-31.  He enjoyed eight
>winning seasons, including five 20-win campaigns, and his teams finished in
>the top three in the league standings three times.  The Engineers won the
>league tournament once in his tenure.
>
>The 2006-07 Engineers return 18 players from this year's team, including
>two of the top three scorers and their starting goaltender.  In addition,
>Kirk MacDonald, the team's top scorer in 2004-05 who was a medical
>red-shirt in this season, is also expected to return.
>
>Second-year assistant coach Frank Bretti will manage the day-to-day
>operations of the men's hockey program while the search for a new head
>coach is in process.
>
>Kevin Beattie
>Sports Information Director
>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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