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Returning back to FGCU in 2008 is Bob Brinkworth. One year after returning to coaching, Brinkworth will retain his head coaching position behind the bench of a very familiar team. This will be Brinkworth's sixth season as head coach of the program and during his time with the Eagles, Bob has successfully coached the team to four 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 105-36-5-2 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.

The Eagles are both lucky and proud to have Coach Bob Brinkworth for another season.
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.
Paul Stanton joined the Eagles for the first time in 2006 as an assistant coach. Stanton comes to the program with a wealth of playing experience as a two-time Stanley Cup Champion and will undoubtedly make a serious impact with the team.

In 1985 a rookie by the name of Paul Stanton was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 8th round. Before playing professionally, the Boston, Massachusetts native went on to college and played 4 seasons with the University of Wisconsin from 1985-1989. Stanton's stock started to rise during his days in college hockey as he was named to the WCHA First All Star Team and received NCAA All American Honors. After college Stanton made his debut as a professional hockey player with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League (IHL), which was the Pittsburgh Penguins top farm team at the time. While with the Jacks, Stanton didn't miss a beat
notching 5 goals and 27 assists in 77 games. Needless to say, Paul Stanton was quickly becoming an asset as a hockey player.
After a break out season with the Lumberjacks, Stanton was ready for the next step, the National Hockey League. He joined the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1990 and immediately became an impact player for the club. In his rookie season he appeared in 75 games and had 5 goals and 23 points. More importantly, Stanton helped the Penguins capture the Stanley Cup in both 1991 & 1992. After three solid seasons with the Penguins and two Stanley Cup Championships, Stanton was traded to his hometown team the Boston Bruins in 1993. Stanton's life with the Bruins was short-lived as he was dealt to the New York Islanders in 1994. His stay on the Island was even shorter than in Boston, only lasting 18 games before he was loaned to the US National Team.

Since his stint with the Islanders, Stanton has not appeared in another NHL game. In 1995 he moved to Germany and signed on with Mannheim of the German League. Playing in Germany proved to be very successful as he became one of the top players in the German League and was considered the best offensive defenseman the league had to offer. In 1998, Stanton made a appearance in the United States once again as a member of US National Team before returning back to Germany for the start of the German League season. After five seasons with Mannheim, Stanton moved on to a new team in 2001, the Nurnberg Ice Tigers. Stanton was not done there as he went on to play for both the Frankfurt Lions and Malmo IF teams in Europe. As incredible as it sounds, Stanton successfully played over fifteen years of professional hockey and just recently completed his career in Europe at the end of the 2004-2005 Season.

Currently, Paul Stanton resides in Naples, Florida and owns and operates his own construction company. FGCU Hockey is proud to welcome Coach Stanton to the team and look forward to working with him for many years to come.
Paul Stanton joined the National Hockey League in 1990 and went on to capture two Stanley Cup Championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins along side hockey legend Mario Lemieux.
Stanton played professional hockey in Europe for ten years. During this time, he became a European Hockey Star while playing for four different teams.
Stanton quickly became known as a tough defenseman in the National Hockey League. Over his fifteen year pro career, Paul Stanton compiled 393 points and 1191 penalty minutes.
Alex Weisenburger joined the FGCU Hockey Team for the first time in 2007 as a co-coach with Bob Brinkworth. Weisenburger comes directly to the Eagles from Mount Pleasant, Michigan, where he was the head coach of the Central Michigan University Chippewas Hockey Team.

While with Central Michigan, Weisenburger captured the Great Lake Intercollegiate Hockey Association (GLIHA) Championship in 2006 and led the Chippewa to an ACHA Division 2 National Tournament Berth. Alex earned a record of 29-13-5 as the head coach at CMU.
Weisenburger is a registered level 3 USA Hockey Coach and has coached at all levels of amateur hockey. Alex's playing experience included a stop in prep hockey at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, Maine, winning the "Coach's Award" in 1997 when he graduated. He then went on to play college hockey at the NCAA Division 3 level for Salve Regina University in Newport, RI.
Alex is a welcome addition to the coaching staff and will bring a wealth of coaching experience and knowledge to the team. As one of the most dedicated coaches in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, Coach Weisenburger is often the first person to get to the rink and the last person to leave. The Eagles are proud to have Coach Weisenburger in Southwest Florida and with the program.