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RJ Enga, a native of Colorado Springs, begins his second year coaching with the Miners after a stellar playing career. Leaving Colorado Springs for Culver Military Academy in 1988 Enga returned home in 1991 as a member of the Colorado College Tigers where he helped lead his team to two straight McNaughton Cup titles and went to the NCAA Quarters in 95.RJ is a member of the Century Club with 142 pts. (60g82a) and excelled academically as a member of the All-Academic Team in 94 and an All-WCHA selection on 94-95. |
| Following college, Enga embarked on a professional career that began with the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL). After a year with the Lightning organization, Enga moved overseas where he played professional hockey in Erding, Germany for one season. In 1998, Enga once again returned to Colorado Springs as a member of the Colorado Gold Kings (WCHL). While with Colorado, Enga amassed 387 points in four seasons. After the Gold Kings ceased operations in 2001 Enga signed with the San Diego Gulls (WCHL) where he helped guide the Gulls to the Taylor Cup. RJ played in 514 consecutive regular season games in his pro career, and the streak was broken on FEb. 14th , the day his daugter was born. After assisting on the game winning goal in game seven of the Taylor Cup championship series Enga officially retired from professional hockey and moved home with his wife and daughter bringing his winning ways to the Miners. |
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| Grant Dion, grew up near Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Hockey has always been his passion. After attending the major Canadian youth Hockey tournaments, Dion played Junior A hockey in the BCJHL for 1 year with the Cowichan Valley Capitals. That same year Dion was drafted to the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. He was also offered a scholarship to the University of Denver. Dion chose to attend college, and further his education. Dion played at DU from 1982-1986. While at DU, Dion was a member of the WCHA All-Academic team in 1985 and 1986. Dion was elected Captain of the Pioneers
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| by his teammates during his senior year. During the final season the Pioneers were the regular season, and WCHA champions, and went on to compete in the NCAA Final 4 tournament in Providence Rhode Island. After his college career was over, Dion signed a professional contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The Edmonton Oilers were on their way to becoming a dynasty, deep with extremely good players. The Oilers won the Stanely Cup in 1984, 85, 87 and 88. After playing 2 seasons in the Oilers farm system that were marked with several broken bones, Dion decided to stop paying professional hockey. Since that time Dion has been active in the Colorado Springs hockey community. As a past President of Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association, Dion was instrumental in the merging of 2 local associations into what is now called Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association, CSAHA. Dion has coached all levels from Squirt B up to Midget Miner AAA with the Colorado Thunderbirds. As a former defenseman, he brings focus to the defensive aspects of hockey, that should work well with the offensive efforts of head coach Enga. |
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| The Pikes Peak Miners are the flagship program under the umbrella of Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association. The Miners organization prides itself on not only developing hockey players, but also capable students and determined young men. It is the Miners goal to prepare our players for the challenges that lie ahead in hockey, in academia, and in life through discipline, hard work, and determination. We are excited about the future of the Miners and look forward to the continued tradition of success and excellence. |
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| Date: |
Friday, November 21, 2008 |
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15:15 |
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Tourny Game |
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Big Bear Green |
| Opp: |
LA Kings |
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