The following season Gerber again helped fire the club to this stage, but once more they came unstuck in the final group phase.

He immediately became team captain, and that season helped lift the Capitals into the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Three times last season, laterals following turnovers had helped win games.

The following season, with 31 matches and one goal, he helped Racing quickly return to the top flight.

The 2009-10 season also helped increase Butler's recruiting profile.

The last two off seasons, he helped coach the Boston University varsity at spring practice.

Hitting 73 home runs last season, of course, helped him achieve that unprecedented feat.

"The stress thing I'm trying to deal with, but this season is not helping," Reeves said.

Although he is a prime candidate for the Michigan job, a season like this doesn't help.

The following, 1996-97 season saw a less prolific 11 goals but helped the club to the promotion play-offs.