The Mohawk Mountaineers 1989-1990 men's soccer team still stands as the best outfit our men's soccer program has assembled in its history. Under the direction of coaches John McDonald and Tom Bell, the 1989-90 men's soccer team went on to win gold at both the OCAA and CCAA National Championships.
The team's season was one for the record books. They finished with a record of 9 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie, with 26 goals for and 2 goals against, on their way to winning the OCAA West Division. They swept the competition at the OCAA Championship winning gold in dominant fashion, not allowing a single goal in the playoffs. This result qualified them for the CCAA national championship in Calgary, Albert. Their resiliency over the championship fending off the weather and great competition led them to a CCAA Gold Medal, overwhelming the competition, where they would outscore their opponents 13 to 3 in their four matches.
Coach John McDonald's Comments:
"The team developed a tremendous defence, marshalled by Mauro Ciampa, Paul Fenwick and Albert Cantarelli as central defenders, backed by great goalkeeping by Dennis Piccolotto and John Van Aiken. Our midfield general and captain Bob Pretto was totally driven to make the season a winning one as strikers Peter Jedryk, Tio Mascia and Mike Wortel gave the team great offense and speed up front. Bob Pretto was named a CCAA All-Canadian and OCAA League All-Star along with Mauro Ciampa and Dennis Piccolotto."
Award Winners:
- Michael Wortel - OCAA Championship Tournament MVP
- Robert Pretto - OCAA West Division All-Star, CCAA All-Canadian & Mountaineers Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year
- Mauro Ciampa - OCAA West Division All-Star & Mountaineers Male Freshman of the Year
- Dennis Piccolotto - OCAA West Division Top Goalkeeper
Roster: Joaquin Gonzalez, Peter Jedyrk, Dennis Piccolotto, Mike Wortel, Dennis Kompare, Darren Koerber, Robert Pretto, Joel Lynch, Tio Mascia, Mauro Ciampa, Tim Kyowski, Wayne Fletcher, Joe Cyitak, Mike Hiacar, John Van Aken, Edward Presta, Scott Donnelly, Chris Paroyan, Craig Howells, Albert Cantarelli, Paul Fenwick, Guido Boin, Viano Ciaglia, Peter Otto, Fabrizio Panetta.
Coaches: John McDonald & Tom Bell
