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As the 2008 Lancer football season approaches, the Department of Athletics and
Recreational Services is preparing to honour four decades on the gridiron.
While football dates back to the 1920’s at Assumption, UWindsor introduced Lancer
football in the fall of 1968 under the leadership of legendary head coach Gino Fracas.
The Athletic Department, along with the football program, has lined up an exciting
weekend of activities to complement Alumni Weekend on September 12-to-14.
For complete weekend details and event information, please visit
Kevin Hamlin Becomes Head Coach Of Men’s Hockey Program
Lancer Football @ 40
Windsor native Kevin Hamlin BEd ’89, is
the new head coach of the Lancer men’s
hockey program. Hamlin ranks among the
top collegiate coaches in the province. He
brings an outstanding record as a winning
hockey coach, as well as impressive
credentials as a former player.
He spent the past seven seasons as the
head coach of the St. Clair College hockey
program, during which he led his team to two
provincial championships and was a three-
time Ontario Collegiate Coach of the Year.
Hamlin also served as an assistant
coach at Cornell University and with the
Windsor Spitfires.
“We are excited and gratified to have
Coach Hamlin lead our Lancer Men’s
Hockey program,” said Athletics Director
Gord Grace. “He has been extremely
successful in coaching both collegiate and
junior hockey, and he has a proven track
record of recruiting and developing student-
athletes. We are looking forward to seeing
our Lancer hockey program develop under
his leadership.”
Hamlin earned his Bachelor of Physical
Education Degree from the University of
Toronto and his Bachelor of Education
Degree from the University of Windsor.
“I’m excited to be joining the University
of Windsor as the head coach of the Lancer
men’s hockey program,” said Hamlin.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity of
building an elite university hockey program
that will challenge for provincial and
national championships.”
Kevin Hamlin
Andy Parici
LANCER FOOTBALL @ 40 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Friday, Sept. 12:
• Touchdown Club Reception @ 7pm at Radisson Riverfront Club
Saturday, Sept. 13:
• Gino Fracas Wall of Honour Unveiling / Locker Room and Stadium Tours
• Chili Tailgate Party @ Stadium
• Turf Field Donor Recognition Event @ 6pm
• Lancer Football vs. Guelph Gryphons @ 7pm at University of Windsor Stadium
Sunday, Sept. 14:
• UWindsor Alumni Sports Hall of Fame @ 1:30pm at Ambassador Auditorium
Recognizing the 1969 Lancer Football CCICF Championship Team
