#UW-Madison - Shane Connelly - GTeam: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Website: www.uwbadgers.com
Level: NCAA - Div 1
Year: Junior
Height: 5'9
Weight: 177
Catches: Left
Born: March 16, 1987
Born in: Cheltenham, Pa.
Citizenship: American
NHL Rights: Free Agent
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Audible: Shane is a talented goaltender with quick reflexes and solid positional skills. His athleticism makes him exciting to watch. - Bill Howard, UW Badger Goalie Coach
Regular Season Stats
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Season
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Team
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League
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GP
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Min
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GA
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GAA
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W
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L
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T
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Svs
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Pct
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04-05
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Chicago Steel |
USHL
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37
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2007
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100
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2.99
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14
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17
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3
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1019
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911
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05-06
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Wisconsin
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WCHA
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9
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512:18
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23
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2.69
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3
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5
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0
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177
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.885
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06-07
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Wisconsin
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WCHA
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7
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431:54
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8
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1.11
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4
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1
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2
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158
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.952
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07-08
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Wisconsin
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WCHA
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35
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2038:15
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83
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2.44
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14
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15
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5
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862
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.912
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Play-Off Stats
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Season
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Team
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League
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GP
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Min
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GA
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GAA
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W
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L
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T
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Svs
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Pct
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04-05
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Chicago Steel |
USHL
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8
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3
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4
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05-06
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Wisconsin
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WCHA
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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06-07
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Wisconsin
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WCHA
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1
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64
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2
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2.00
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1
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0
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0
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07-08
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Up Close & Personal
Where do you live in the off-season? Philadelphia and Madison, WI
What is your nick name? Cons or Sugar Shane
Who is your goalie coach? Bill Howard
Who is your favorite goalie? Marty Turco
What are your hobbies? Golf, Bowling, Televison
What is your favorite food? Buffalo chicken
What is your favorite restaurant? Ruth’s Chris
What is your favorite band? Linkin Park
What is your favorite TV Show? 24
Who inspired you most in hockey? All of my coaches and my parents
What is your favorite part about hockey? The speed and skills needed to compete at high levels
My Achievements
2006–07 / Sophomore Season
Played in seven games, starting five ... undefeated in the five starts (3-0-2) ... ... three shutouts: vs. Michigan State in the College Hockey Showcase (Nov. 25), vs. Providence in the Badger Hockey Showdown (Dec. 30) and at Minnesota Duluth (Mar. 3) ... gave up three power-play goals ... earned triumph in season’s final game with 4-3 overtime, come-from-behind victory over St. Cloud State ... game was won in relief effort during third-place contest of 2007 WCHA Final Five
2005–06 / Freshman Season
Played in eight straight games from Jan. 20 to Feb. 17 ... earned first career victory against Minnesota Duluth on Feb. 3 ... winning goaltender at Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic in 4-2 victory over Ohio State (Feb. 11) ... won three of last four starts ... earned first career shutout with 20 saves in 5-0 win at Michigan Tech (Feb. 17)
2004/2005
Played the previous two seasons for the Chicago Steel of the USHL ... went 14-17 with three overtime losses during 2004–05 ... posted one shutout, 2.99 goals-against average and .911 save percentage ... team went 26-29 with five overtime losses and qualified for the Clark Cup playoffs ... had a 2.10 goals-against average and .932 save percentage in eight playoff games ... in 2003–04, helped the Steel to the East Division regular season title with a record of 20-13 and one overtime loss ... ranked fifth in the league with a .917 save percentage and led all league goalies with a .952 save percentage in the playoffs ... had a 2.51 goals-against average during the regular season ... helped the U.S. U-17 Select Team to gold at the 2003 Five Nations Tournament in Slovakia ... skated two seasons with Culver Academy
My Goals
Immediate Goals (next 6 months)
- Win an NCAA Championship
- Lose 10 pounds
- Become Stronger
- Become quicker
- Become more consistent
Future Goals (within the next 3 years)
- Sign a pro contract
- Start a professional game NHL/AHL
- Win a pro game
- Get a shutout in the NHL or AHL
- Play in a professional playoff series
My Upcoming Events
- Please see my schedule at www.uwbadgers.com
My Contact Information & References
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