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SCOTTROBSONASSISTANT COACHQuinnipiac, 1998Second season at WMUEntering his second season as an assistant coach at Western Michigan,Robson worked with the Bronco power play unit that was ranked fourth inthe CCHA and 13th in the nation 2008-09.Under Robson, the power play converted on 18.9-percent of chances andscored a total of 39 goals. Several Broncos excelled on the power play, leadingto career highs in goals, assists and points.Robson spent seven years as an assistant at Quinnipiac, his alma mater.During his time at Quinnipiac the Bobcats posted a record of 125-78-18,winning two regular-season championships, reaching two Atlantic HockeyChampionships and one ECAC tournament final.“Scott comes from a winning environment at Quinnipiac and was a two-time captain as a player,”says head coach Jim Culhane. “He is a great recruiter and is an offensive minded coach.”Robson has also spent time as an assistant coach with the Valley Junior Warriors of the EJHL.After two seasons in the position with the Warriors, he took a position as the general managerand head coach of the Bay State Breakers in the same league. Robson presided over hockeyand business operations for the Breakers. Several players under Robson’s tutelage went on toplay hockey at both the Division I and professional levels.The Randolph, Mass., native was a four-year letterwinner and two-time captain under Quinnipiachead coach Rand Pecknold. Robson finished his playing career with 77 points on 28 goals and49 assists in 90 career games played. He won the 1994-95 Quinnipiac Rookie of the Year awardand the Coaches Award in the 1997-98 season. After graduating in 1998 with a degree in historyhe moved into an assistant coaching position for the 1998-99 season.COACHES BIOGRAPHIESRobson resides in Kalamazoo.ALANAVERYVOLUNTEER COACHSeventh season at WMUAllan Avery begins his seventh season with the Bronco coaching staff, havingserved as a volunteer goaltending coach since the 2002-03 campaign. In2006-07, WMU netminder Riley Gill recorded four shutouts en route to earninga spot on the 2007 CCHA All-Rookie Team.Avery has worked as a traffic crash reconstructionist for the First District Policesince January, 2005.A native of Trenton, Mich., Avery spent a season as a backup goaltender forthe Broncos during the 1987-88 season.Prior to joining the WMU hockey team, Avery was a two-time all-state selection at Trenton High School. His 1986 team won the state title and the 1987 squadranked third in the state under Bronco Skip Howey.“We’re excited to have Allan working with our program,” says Culhane. “Allan has fit in well as a mentor and teacher, helping our goaltenders grow at theirpositions.”21Avery’s previous coaching experience includes stints with several Detroit area high schools and minor league teams.Avery lives in Jackson with his wife Beth, who is a graduate of WMU. The Avery’s have four children: Emily (20), Jessica (18), Brett (15) and Bridget (14).www.wmubroncos.com • 9 ALL-AMERICANS • www.wmubroncos.com • 3 HOBEY BAKER FINALISTS