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Dear Prospective Student-Athlete:
Choosing the right college is undoubtedly a very important decision.  When making your choice you will take into account a school’s academics, size, location, cost, student body, and campus activities and programs.  I’d like to tell you a little about Siena College and one program in particular - Siena College Hockey.

Siena College, founded in 1937, is a coeducational, liberal arts college situated on a 155-acre campus in a suburban setting two miles north of Albany, New York.  Approximately 2,900 undergraduate students choose among 26 majors and enjoy small class sizes where professors know your name.  Additionally, both Money Magazine and Barron’s have recognized Siena as one of the nations “Best Buys” among private colleges.

The Siena College Hockey team has been in existence for over 60 years.  We are a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) which is the national governing body for all non-varsity ice hockey in the United States.  There are currently over 300 member teams in this association.  We have qualified to play in the National Championship Tournament in fourteen of the past sixteen years.  Recently we finished the season ranked #3 in the Northeast and in the top 12 in the Nation.

Siena Hockey competes in the Super East Collegiate Hockey League (SECHL) which is omprised of eight ACHA colleges and universities.  In only its ninth year of existence, the SECHL is recognized by many as one of the best, most competitive leagues in the nation. 
In addition to our league games, we play other colleges and universities throughout the Country averaging 27 to 30 regular season games plus league playoffs and nationals.

Siena Hockey Overall Past Performance

2006-2007       20-10-4              National Ranking  11

2005-2006       16-13-1               National Ranking  17

2004-2005       17-13-1               National Ranking  15

2003-2004       26-8-0                 National Ranking  4             SECHL Champions

2002-2003       23-4-5                 National Ranking  7

2001-2002       24-4-2                 National Ranking  13

2000-2001       25-5-2                 National Ranking  7             SECHL Champions 

1999-2000       28-5-1                 National Ranking  4             SECHL Champions  

Siena Hockey has qualified to play in the National Championship Tournament in
ten of the past twelve years (nine years in a row).

Our home rink, the Albany County Hockey Facility, is located only four miles
from campus.  Facilities include our own, state of the art team locker room. 

Most equipment (helmets, masks, jerseys, gloves, team pants, socks, and bags)
is provided through the program.

Great fan  support.  Great school spirit.  Go Saints!!!

The team travels by coach bus or plane to all away hockey games.

           Team Managers Aileen & Amanda

To get a first hand look at all that Siena has to offer, I invite you and your family
to visit the campus and attend a hockey practice and/or game. 

Please take a minute to fill out the recruitment information page on this website so that we many learn more about you.

I encourage you to pursue Siena as a college option.  Please feel free to call (518-439-2221) or e-mail me (Lbormann@nycap.rr.com) if you have any questions.

Please see below for more information regarding our academics and Siena campus.

Best of luck as you pursue your educational goals.

Sincerely,

Lee Bormann

Head Coach

Siena College Hockey

Head Coach, Lee Bormann This will be Coach Bormann's 5th season with the Siena Saints. Coach Bormann is a veteran coach who has been coaching competitive hockey for the past 15 years and most recently at the Junior level for the past five seasons. Coach Bormann is very excited and motivated with his new position with the Saints Hockey program. His goal is to prepare the most competitive team possible and challenge each player to push himself mentally and physically to his fullest potential. Coach Bormann has a great respect for his predecessors and the past success of the Siena Hockey program. He is committed to the growth and improvement of Siena Hockey.

Assistant Coach, Sean Williams (B.S.E. S.U.N.Y. Cortland ‘00/ M.Ed. A.I.C. ‘05) Sean begins his inaugural season as a member of the Siena Saints hockey staff after spending the past 3 seasons as a head coach at Shaker High School (Shaker/Colonie Jets).  In his tenure with the Jets organization, Williams helped lead the Jets to 46 victories, a CDHSHL League title, and back to back Suburban Council Championships.  Williams graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.  A four-year varsity hockey athlete, he helped lead the Red Dragons to the SUNYAC Tournament in 1996 and 1997.  Prior to attending Cortland, Williams was a four-year standout in both football and ice hockey at The Albany Academy.

General Manager, Paul Hebert (B.A. Siena College '94) Paul has been with the Siena Hockey program for 13 years now - his first two as a player and his remaining years as a coach. Paul retired from the head coach position after the 2001-2002 season with a record of 119-27-11, but remained on as the General Manager. In Paul's career with this hockey program he was instrumental in designing and building the league, SECHL, in which Siena plays. He has been an integral part in creating a powerhouse hockey league that continues to grow both in competition and size every year.

Highly Acclaimed Academics

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Our Beautiful Campus

At Siena, small interactive classes create a supportive environment in which students can develop their potential for success. Whether it is leading a classroom discussion, working side by side with faculty conducting research, gaining real world experience at one of the countless internships available in the Capital region, or participating in one of our  60 plus extracurricular activities, the extraordinary opportunities for personal, academic, leadership and professional development are endless.

Our Franciscan and Catholic heritage takes our students on a journey beyond classrooms and career paths. We strive to nurture a student’s appreciation of what is possible in this world and to teach the importance of using their many talents to serve their communities, as well as their careers. As a result, Siena graduates find extraordinary achievement in all aspects of their lives.

Siena students benefit from the College’s proximity to Albany, a hub of political and cultural activity and the center of Tech Valley, by acquiring practical internships (and later, careers) in government, the arts, science and business.

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Our students engage in a highly personalized educational process where faculty members challenge them in an effort to develop their potential for extraordinary achievement. Students learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and connect knowledge to action. The results of a Siena education speak for themselves. Our graduates are leaders making a difference in their communities. Today, they can be found leading medical facilities, investment firms, school systems, businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations.

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Today, 2,900 undergraduate students attend Siena 57% women, 43% men and 76 percent of our students live on campus. Our 164-acre campus is located two miles north of Albany, NY and less than three hours from New York City and Boston. Siena's talented faculty, 93% of whom hold the highest degree in their field, and our state of the art facilities provide our students the best environment to learn and grow.

Tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year totals is $22,510 and room and board is $8,875.  Both Money Magazine and Baron's have recognized Siena as one of the nations "Best Buy's" among private colleges.

Approximately 86% of students receive financial aid.

Student to faculty ratio: 14:1; Class size: 15-35; Average class size: 21; Lab Size: 10 to 19.  You will enjoy small class sizes where professors know your name. 

 Siena's freshman retention rate for the class entering in the fall of 2005 was 85 percent.

Siena’s 2,900 undergraduates enroll in one of three schools – Liberal Arts, Science, and Business – and may choose from a total of 29 degree programs, and may choose from a total of 29 degrees, 43 minors and certificate programs, and professional curricula in Secondary Education, Pre-Medical, Pre-Law, and Social Work. Over 150 students study abroad in a given year.

School of Business Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Siena's relentless effort to provide our students with the best possible environment to learn has been recognized by School of Business Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which unanimously accreditation to the School of Business in 2006. This is the highest achievement possible for business programs worldwide. 

96 percent of Siena students enter graduate school or find employment immediately following graduation.

The College’s reputation as a student-centered community of scholars is primarily due to its accomplished and attentive faculty, who balance the demands of academic leadership, publishing, and research with the responsibility of providing undergraduates with a challenging, engaging, and inspiring education of the highest quality.

All Siena students have Internet and e-mail access, and students have 24-hour access to the campus-wide intranet computer system. On certain parts of the campus Siena supports a wireless network.  In the residence halls there is a computer port for every student. Siena also maintains specialized computer labs for programs in the schools of Business, Liberal Arts, and Science.

Siena has more than 60 clubs and organizations featuring intramural and club sports, volunteer activities, campus ministry, student government, and academic and professional clubs.

We offer 29 Degree programs in Science, Business and Liberal Arts; 43 minors and certificate programs. 

American Studies

Biology

Broadcast and Society

Business

Chemistry

Classics

Computer Science

Creative Arts

Criminal Justice

Economics

English

Franciscan Service and

Advocacy

French

German

Globalization Studies

Greek

Health Studies

Health Services

Admin.

History

Information Systems

International Business

Latin

Mathematics

Medieval and

Renaissance Studies

Multicultural Studies

Multimedia

Peace Studies

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Women’s Studies

Writing and

Communications

76 percent of Siena students live on campus in residence halls, suites or townhouses.  Distinguished by its DORS (Diversity, Optimism, Respect, Service) philosophy, Siena’s residential life program is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and meaningful learning environment for students.

The beautiful 164-acre Siena College campus is known throughout the community for its gold-domed building, Siena Hall, which has become both symbol and signature. Completely renovated and updated with electronically enhanced classrooms and a state-of-the-art financial technology center in 2004, Siena Hall is now a reminder of the College’s rich history as well as a wellspring for innovative teaching and learning.

Marcelle Athletic Complex: The MAC features exercise equipment, swimming pool, racquet and squash courts, aerobics, elevated, banked running track, and basketball courts.

Library:  $13.5 million project, 71,000 square ft. high tech Standish Library.  There is space for 400,000 volumes, seating for 700 readers, networking for 500 computer connections, 100 computer work stations, audio-visual center, archive and special collections suite, 11 group study rooms and 16 faculty carrels, and training laboratory and demonstration classrooms.

Morrell Science Facility: $12 million project, opened in the summer of 2001.  This facility enhances both learning and research.  The modern expanded labs are equipped with the latest technologies, modern lighting and HVAC systems.

Sarazen Student Union: A place to learn, relax, get involved, buy books, or grab a bite to eat, the Sarazen Student Union is the hub of student activity at Siena. It is home to the campus radio station, post office and mailboxes, meeting rooms and study areas, Student Affairs, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and student government. Sarazen also houses the Pepsi Café and O’Leary’s Pub, featuring brand new eateries Pandini’s and the Sub Connection. 

Hickey Financial Trading Room: A recently renovated Siena Hall features the Hickey Financial Technology Center, home to the William Raub Market Trading Room.  The Market Trading Room provides our students with the ability to trade stocks, bonds, currency and commodities in a virtual environment. The market trading room is equipped with 2 Bloomberg terminals and 24 Dell 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 workstations featuring dual flat panel LCD screens.

Serra Hall: During the summer of 2006 Siena completed a $4.5 million renovation project of Serra Hall.  Key features include a new entrance plaza, new entrance lobby, new serveries, tiered dining with privacy booths, an expanded window wall, updated mechanical and electrical systems, enhanced audio and video services connected to a new campus networked TV broadcast system, and all new furnishings. 

To get a firsthand look at all that Siena has to offer, I invite you and your family to visit the campus and attend a hockey practice and/or game. I would be more than glad to assist you in setting up your visit.

Please feel free to call (518-439-2221) or e-mail me (Lbormann@nycap.rr.com) if you have any questions.

Admission interviews with prospective students are conducted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours follow the interview on the hour. The interview and tour lasts about 2 hours. There are days this schedule will vary because of campus activities. We encourage you to call (888)AT-SIENA to make an appointment.

Freshman Opportunities

Interviews are an excellent opportunity for us to get to know you and for you to have your questions answered. We want to know about your academic history and your personal story. Interviews are non-evaluative, but definitely add personality to the paperwork.

Transfer Opportunities

Interviews and Credit Evaluations are offered simultaneously. We want to know about your background and we will take the time to evaluate your previous classes. Please bring transcripts from all colleges to your interview. This credit evaluation is tentative, yet helps you throughout your planning process.

Lee Bormann

Head Coach

Siena College Hockey

458 Custer Rd.

Delmar, New York 12054

C – (518) 209-6852

W – (518) 694-3583

www.sienacollegehockey.com