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Returning back to FGCU in 2009 is Bob Brinkworth. Brinkworth will retain his head coaching position behind the bench of a very familiar team. This will be Brinkworth's seventh season as a coach for the program and during his time with the Eagles, Bob has successfully coached the team to five national championship appearances. Since joining the FGCU Hockey team in early 2002 the Eagles have been in a winning mode and have earned a record of 143-40-5-2 with Coach Brinkworth behind the bench.

Born on May 10, 1942, Bob began skating and playing hockey on the ponds and rinks in his hometown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Bob attended Rensselaer Polytechnic University (RPI) in Troy, New York, where he played three years of hockey at the NCAA Division 1 level. While at RPI, he was named "ECAC Rookie of the Year" in 1962 and "ECAC Player of the Year" both in
Bob started his professional career with the Omaha Knights of the Central Professional Hockey League (CPHL) in 1964. He then played in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Providence Reds and Baltimore Clippers from 1965-1969. After much success in the AHL, Brinkworth moved on to capture two Turner Cups while playing in the International Hockey League (IHL) for the Port Huron Wings (the Detroit Red Wings farm team), from 1970-1974. At the end of the 1973-1974 season, Bob retired from professional hockey after playing nine seasons, amassing 335 points as a pro.

Brinkworth started his coaching career in the Michigan hockey system, standing behind the bench of such notable teams as the Little Caesars "AAA" Hockey Club. He has coached at both the amateur and professional levels and helped produce National Hockey League (NHL) standouts Adam Burt, formerly of the Carolina Hurricanes, and Mike Modano, of the Dallas Stars.

Coach Brinkworth was also honored as the 2009 ACHA Mens Division 2 Coach of the Year and was also selected to serve as an assistant coach for the 2009-2010 ACHA Division 2 Selects which travelled overseas to Europe to compete against semi-professional teams from Italy, France, Switzerland, and Germany.
1963 and 1964. He earned 216 points in 71 games while at RPI and is tied with Adam Oates as the third leading scorer in Rensselaer hockey history. Bob was named as an All-American twice and is considered one of the best Captains in RPI sports history. Brinkworth was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens upon graduation and immediately turned pro.
Cam McCormick joined the FGCU Eagles Hockey Team in 2006 as an official goalie coach. Born in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, Cam has played hockey at both the college and professional levels. From 1999-2002, McCormick played varsity hockey for the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, where he currently holds nine school records for goaltending. While playing NCAA Division I Hockey, Cam was also nominated for the Hoby Baker Award in his senior year. After a successful college hockey career, Cam turned pro in 2002. During his time in professional hockey, Cam played for both the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) and the Winston-Salem T-Birds of the South East Hockey League (SEHL). Today, McCormick is still used by the Florida Everblades as an emergency back-up goaltender. McCormick has spent the past year coaching minor hockey and joined the Eagles in 2006 to become a college hockey coach for the first time in his career.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Roy Roman grew up playing minor hockey in his hometown.  After relocating to Southwest Florida, Roman felt a need to particpate in the growth of minor hockey in Florida. Pioneering in the development of Jason Dawe Hockey Camps across the Southern United States has given Roy extensive experience with all levels of hockey talent.  Roman has been involved with the Jr. Everblades Hockey Program and has experienced success coaching at all levels. Coach Roman is a welcome addition to the Division 2 coaching staff and will bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm both on and off the ice to the program. Roman was a member of the FGCU Division 3 coaching staff during the 2008-2009 season and helped led the team to a second place finish in the natin during the season. Coach Roman always brings a positive attitude to the rink and has proven to be an excellent asset to the FGCU Hockey Program as one of the most reliable staff members.
A native of Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, Joshua Onyschuk grew up playing minor hockey for the Smith Falls Bears. After playing minor hockey, Josh moved on to play two seasons of junior hockey with the Perth Blue Wings of the Easton Ontario Junior "B" Hockey League followed by a season with the Smiths Falls Bears Junior "A" Team, which competed in the Central Junior Hockey League in Canada. Onyschuk, with a strong junior hockey resume moved on to play college hockey for the Humber College Hawks. While with Humber College, Josh captured the 2004 Ontario College Athletic Association's Men’s Hockey Championship. After graduating from Humber College, Josh relocated to Southwest Florida. He is the Membership Sales Director at Naples National Golf Club. Onyschuk's coaching resume is highlighted by a two year stint with the FGCU Division 3 team from 2007-2009, including leading the team to a runner-up finish at the 2009 Division 3 National Championships. Josh is supported by his loving wife Christee Onyschuk.