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#13 Wally Iverson
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| Height: 6' 0" Weight: 180 lbs. Position: Forward Shoots: Right | Hometown: St. Louis, MO Age: 48 Year: Junior Major: Business |
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Wally Iverson is a savvy veteran who has skill, courage, and poise - all essential elements of a championship contributor. Iverson, the oldest player on the team at 28, is popular with his teammates, and he earned a regular second-line spot on UMSL's powerful forward rotation for '05-06, his first season with the club.
Waldo is absolutely fearless. He is confident with the puck, doesn't double-clutch under pressure, and he maintains a positive attitude. He is an indispensable veteran whose personality and playing style are well suited for the forced tempo and shift-to-shift intensity of the playoffs.
Wally is a powerful skater with soft hands who is tough and courageous in traffic. He is an excellent passer and a strong finisher, and he has exceptional hockey sense. Iverson averaged a point per game during the '05-06 regular season, and was easily the Rivermen's most underrated player -- when he played, he produced. Wally finished second on the team in shooting percentage (30.1%), scoring 15 goals on 49 shots.
Iverson transferred to UMSL from Meramec CC, where he enjoyed an excellent 2004-05 as the B Green squad's top scorer, leading his team to a 17-5-1 overall record and a second-place finish in the GPCIHL B-Division tournament.
2006-07
GPCIHL Regional Championship Tournament (March 4): Wally made a great play to set up Jake Shepard for the Rivermen's first goal of the league championships, which ignited the ten-goal explosion in the semifinal blowout of Wash U . . . Played on a line with Shepard during both games, and played some of his best hockey of the season throughout.
Third GPCIHL Event Weekend(Jan. 20-21): Iverson continues to be an important role player for the Rivermen despite being bounced all over the lineup . . . Currently slotted on a line with Jake Shepard . . . Played in the B game Saturday morning vs. Illinois State; was clearly the best player on the floor during the B Rivermen's thrilling near-comeback.
Second GPCIHL Event Weekend (Nov. 18-19): Iverson had the best weekend of his career . . . Played a regular shift against Missouri State and controlled the action despite not scoring . . . Pumped in three goals vs. Western Kentucky for his second career hat trick; this one was not a Wally Iverson Hat Trick, though: this time, he did not top it off with a fight . . . Notched an assist against Kansas State.
GPCIHL Opening Weekend (Nov. 4-5): Due to the unusual amount of special-teams play, Iverson's third line sat on the bench for extended periods of time. However, Iverson performed well in limited action and still is an integral part of the team.
GAME LOG
2005-06
Played a key role at Nationals, sharing time with Jason Shields on UMSL's second line . . . Was a key component of UMSL's quick turnaround in the Nationals opener vs. Duquesne, setting up James Wetton's second-period goal, which put the Rivermen ahead for good . . . 15 points (10-5) in 15 regular-season games . . . Scored with :06 left in the first period to tie the score 1-1 in eventual 5-4 OT loss to Wash U in the GPCIHL DII championship game; it was his first shift of the game, and Iverson's backchecking started the rush that led to his goal . . . Scored goal vs. SIUC to finish 10-0 mercy-rule win at 7:52 of the 2nd period, allowing his team to escape with no slashing-inflicted injuries (2/12) . . . First UMSL hat trick in 11-1 mercy of K-State, was also involved in a fight and incurred a one-game suspension (2/4) . . . GW goal, assist in 12-2 win vs. K-State (1/22) . . . Scored the first goal of the game, finished with three points (1-2) in key 13-3 win vs. Wash-U (1/21) . . . later that day, scored twice in win over SEMO . . . Two goals in Winter Invitational win vs. Purdue (1/7) . . . In season-opener, Iverson won a battle in the corner to assist on the second of consecutive first-period goals by Doug Purk, giving UMSL a 2-0 lead in eventual 3-1 win vs. SLU (11/5). UMSL inline hockey forward Wally Iverson is featured in "Rivermen Reels No. 10: The Tale of Sir Waldo," a highlight video featuring clips from UMSL roller hockey games during the 2005-06 season.
Video Highlights Wally Iverson Highlight 1 - Iverson starts the play on the backcheck, then scores with :06 left in the first period to tie the game 1-1 in the '06 GPCIHL DII final vs. Washington University. Wally Iverson Highlight 2 - Iverson snaps a perfect pass to James Wetton, who scores to give UMSL a 3-2 lead over Duquesne at the 2006 Collegiate Roller Hockey National Championships.
2004-05 Meramec B Green
Put up a team-high 28 points (13-15) in 22 total games . . . 19 points during league play (t-1st on team, t-6th in league) . . . Tied for third in GPCIHL B in assists (10) . . . 15 overall assists tied for 23rd in the nation . . . Team finished 17-5-1, losing only to Lindenwood (twice), Mizzou, St. Charles, and UMSL's DII squad . . . 9-3-0 league record was good for third place in GPCIHL B . . . Assisted on his team's only goal in 5-1 GPCIHL B-Division championship-game loss to Lindenwood . . . Scored a goal, added an assist in dramatic, come-from-behind 7-6 win over Meramec Black. High School: Bayless '97 |