History of the Mustangs

Exhibition - TORONTO - 2000

The yet-to-be-named Mustangs went to Toronto in May of 2000 to represent the WCHL in a series of exhibition games at the CEWHA Canadian Nationals at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario.

ROSTER
#97 - Andy Siwarski - C
#71 - Chuck Mallard - A
#4 - Tom Martin - A
#25 - Marty Witberg
#33 - David Rosen
#24 - Gary Bartle
#66 - Chris Lemieux
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#21 - Brandon Lesner
#9 - Matt Motzny

COACHES
John Siwarski - Head Coach
Chris Moskal

PowerHockey World Cup - MINNESOTA - 2001

In 2001 the Mustangs competed in the PowerHockey Cup in Minnesota against teams from Canada, USA, Australia, Finland, Italy and Germany. Despite a plethora of player injuries and chair malfunctions the Mustangs defeated S.W. Ontario to claim the Mustangs first ever victory in a tournament.

ROSTER
#97 - Andy Siwarski - C
#71 - Chuck Mallard - A
#4 - Tom Martin - A
#25 - Marty Witberg
#33 - David Rosen
#22 - Ryan Kay
#66 - Chris Lemieux
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#19 - Brian Ulewicz
#65 - Jamie Porter
#84 - Sheryl Stumbaugh

COACHES
John Siwarski - Head Coach
Kevin Dimock

North American PowerHockey Cup - CALGARY - 2006

After a five year hiatus, the Mustangs team was re-born in 2006 as we traveled to Calgary, Alberta to compete in the North American PowerHockey Cup.

Armed with a new Head Coach and a young roster of potential stars, the Mustangs gained valuable experience finishing the tournament in 6th Place.

ROSTER
#29 - Chris Lemieux - C
#25 - Marty Witberg - A
#7 - Jason Drapinski - A
#8 - Mo Gerhardt
#19 - Anthony Nelson
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#21 - Ashley Carson
#3 - Frank Rogers
#55 - Mary Stack
#89 - Dean Olivas

COACHES
#5 - Steve Nelson - Head Coach
#82 - John Hepper

SHOWDOWN IN MOTOWN - 2007

During the summer of 2007 the Mustangs partnered with the Toronto Lake Raiders of the TPWHL to play off in a home-at-home series featuring a best-of-three series played in both Michigan and Toronto.

The Lake Raiders won both sets of series for a 6-2 overall record vs. the Mustangs.

This unique series was a first in PowerHockey history.

ROSTER
#29 - Chris Lemieux - C
#25 - Marty Witberg - A
#7 - Jason Drapinski - A
#8 - Mo Gerhardt
#19 - Anthony Nelson
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#3 - Frank Rogers
#55 - Mary Stack
#89 - Dean Olivas

COACH
#5 - Steve Nelson - Head Coach

North American PowerHockey Cup - MINNESOTA - 2008

In the summer of 2008 the Mustangs once again visited the Twin Cities of Minnesota to compete in the PowerHockey Cup. The Mustangs were highly competitive during the tournament and although our overall record didn’t reflect an improvement, the individual performances of Kevin Konfara (Tournament Assist Leader) and Dean Olivas (Goalie of the Tournament) were a glimpse of the Mustangs bright future.

ROSTER
#8 - Mo Gerhardt - C
#25 - Marty Witberg - A
#7 - Jason Drapinski - A
#19 - Anthony Nelson
#23 - Kevin Konfara
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#3 - Frank Rogers
#55 - Mary Stack
#89 - Dean Olivas
#27 - Lance Fallon (Baltimore, MD)

COACHES
#5 - Steve Nelson - Head Coach
#81 - Rich Drapinski
#82 - John Hepper
#87 - Matt Winowski

SHOWDOWN IN MOTOWN - 2009

On June 27th 2009, the Mustangs once again hosted the Toronto Lake Raiders in a Best-of-Three Series for the inaugural Ambassador Cup.

The Mustangs would sweep the series winning 5-1, 3-2 (OT) and 5-3 to claim our first team championship.

Top Three Stars of the Series
1. Anthony Nelson (MI)
2. Michelle DuBoulay (TOR)
3. Josh Cueter (MI)


ROSTER
#29 - Chris Lemieux - C
#25 - Marty Witberg - A
#7 - Jason Drapinski - A
#19 - Anthony Nelson
#23 - Kevin Konfara
#77 - Josh Cueter
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#3 - Frank Rogers
#55 - Mary Stack
#89 - Dean Olivas
#43 - Drew Canada

COACHES
#5 - Steve Nelson - Head Coach
#81 - Rich Drapinski
#82 - John Hepper

Carolina PowerHockey Invitational - RALEIGH, NC - 2009

The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a championship to the state of Michigan

The Mustangs won the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational after they defeated the Minnesota Selects 4-3 during the final at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

From July 17-19 the Mustangs competed in the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational which was a 3-day, round-robin and playoffs versus teams from Carolina, Philadelphia & Minnesota in the sport of PowerHockey.

After storming back from a two-goal deficit, the Mustangs defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Selects 4-3 in the championship game Sunday at the RBC Center.

The Mustangs had previously never finished higher than 6th place in any previous tournaments.

Every player on the team recorded at least one goal during the tournament. Kevin Konfara & rookie Josh Cueter led the team in goals, each netting 11.

The Mustangs finished the tournament with a 4-1 Record, with their only loss coming in the round-robin versus Minnesota.
ROSTER
#29 - Chris Lemieux - C
#25 - Marty Witberg - A
#7 - Jason Drapinski - A
#19 - Anthony Nelson
#23 - Kevin Konfara
#77 - Josh Cueter
#55 - Mary Stack
#3 - Frank Rogers
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#89 - Dean Olivas
#43 - Drew Canada

COACHES
#5 - Steve Nelson - Head Coach
#81 - Rich Drapinski
#87 - Matt Winowski
#82 - John Hepper

North American PowerHockey Cup - TORONTO - 2010

The Michigan Mustangs won Silver at the 2010 North American PowerHockey Cup this past weekend in Toronto, Ontario.

The Mustangs had a record of 5-1 during the tournament, with their only loss coming in the finals to the Minnesota Saints, 6-4. In previous PowerHockey Cups the Mustangs have never placed higher than 6th place.

During the closing ceremonies the Mustangs came away with three awards (as voted upon by the opposition & referees):

- Best Goalie (Dean Olivas)
- Best Offensive Forward (Kevin Konfara)
- Best Coaching Staff (Steve Nelson, Rich Drapinski & Matt Winowski)

We couldn't be more proud of how far we've come over the past few years.

We are proud to represent Michigan and would like to thank you to all of our players, friends and family who supported us both In Toronto and back home in HockeyTown.

ROSTER
#29 - Chris Lemieux - C
#25 - Marty Witberg - A
#7 - Jason Drapinski - A
#19 - Anthony Nelson
#23 - Kevin Konfara
#77 - Josh Cueter
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#89 - Dean Olivas
#43 - Drew Canada

COACHES
#5 - Steve Nelson - Head Coach
#81 - Rich Drapinski
#87 - Matt Winowski
#82 - John Hepper

U.S. PowerHockey Championships - PHILADELPHIA - 2011

Led by Head Coach Steve Nelson, the Mustangs competed in this three day tournament against PowerHockey teams from Minnesota, North Carolina and Philadelphia.

The Mustangs' tournament began with a 9-5 win over the rival Minnesota Selects. The Round-Robin finished with the Mustangs defeating the Philadelphia Powerplay 8-4 (Kevin Konfara scoring 5-seconds into the 1st period) and the Carolina Fury 5-1. In the final day of the tournament the Mustangs defeated the Carolina Fury 5-0 with Frank Rogers getting the shutout and Zeljko Sreckovic scoring a hat-trick to put the Mustangs into the finals versus the Minnesota Selects.

For the third straight year Michigan met Minnesota in the finals of a PowerHockey Cup. Trailing in the game late into the 2nd period, the trio of Kevin Konfara, Anthony Nelson & Marty Witberg all tallied multiple goals and had a dominant 3rd period to lead the Mustangs to an 8-4 victory to become the first Official United States PowerHockey Champions.

Since 2009, the Michigan Mustangs have a record of 17-2-0.

ROSTER
#29 - Chris Lemieux - C
#25 - Marty Witberg - A
#7 - Jason Drapinski - A
#19 - Anthony Nelson
#23 - Kevin Konfara
#77 - Josh Cueter
#20 - Zeljko Srekovic
#3 - Frank Rogers
#89 - Dean Olivas
#43 - Drew Canada

COACHES
#5 - Steve Nelson - Head Coach
#81 - Rich Drapinski
#87 - Matt Winowski