Ramapo College of New Jersey Athletics

Chuck “Ace” Podgurski is being inducted into the Ramapo College Hall of Fame for his years of service to the ice hockey program as both a player and assistant coach. He was a member of the 1975-76 team where he helped lead the Roadrunners to a 29-1-3 overall record, including a 33-game win streak. After finishing the season in 1st place in the conference, the team went on to earn the Bi-State Metropolitan Intercollegiate Hockey Conference Championship, defeating Brooklyn College, 8-5, in the final match-up. Podgurski recorded 17 goals that season while chipping in 45 assists for 62 points. For his efforts on the ice, Podgurski earned BSMIHC All-Star First Team (defense) honors and was named Most Valuable Player of the playoffs. For the following two seasons, Podgurski served in a coaching role helping to guide the team to 26 wins. In 1976-77, the team finished second overall in the conference. Podgurski is married to Shelly Meade, a 1980 graduate of Ramapo College. They have three children, Janina (29), Dana (25), and Marshall (21).