2020 Hall Of Fame Inductees
Jim Gilmore
Jim Gilmore served as an advisor for the Ohio University Ohio Hockey team for 18 years. Jim retired in December 2005 as the executive director of the Division of Campus Recreation. He was instrumental in the transitional process of the program from a varsity to a club sport. Jim helped Ohio become a founding member of the American College Hockey Association (ACHA) and has been a part of four national championships. When asked what it means to be inducted into the OHIO Hockey Hall of Fame, Jim replied, “It is a tremendous honor. The hockey program is very important to me and I feel privileged to have been part of the program for almost 20 years.
Paul Marshall
Goaltender Paul Marshall currently holds eight goaltending records at Ohio University. They include, most career wins (72), most single season wins (29), lowest career goal against average (2.04), highest career save percentage (.922), most career shutouts (15), tied for most single season shutouts (6), most career saves (2395), and highest single season saves (933).
Marshall also earned numerous awards during his tenure at OHIO Hockey, including earning a spot on the USA Hockey National University Team that competed in the Winter World University Games in Harbin, China in 2009. He was also named the Central States Collegiate Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player in the 2009-2010 season.
Former head coach and Hall of Fame class member Dan Morris noted, “It is a thrill for me to see Paul Marshall selected to be inducted into the OHIO Hockey Hall of Fame. Paul was a tremendous talent, outstanding leader and ferocious competitor. His talent at the goaltending position gave us a chance to win every night. It was truly an honor to coach Paul at OHIO. His selection as the 2010 Player of the Year further solidified his spot as one of the greats to play hockey for the Bobcats. His induction to the OHIO Hockey Hall of Fame is well deserved.
Tyler Pilmore
Tyler Pilmore was an outstanding two-way player for OHIO during the 2009-2013 seasons. He accumulated many league awards during his time here consisting of 2010 ACHA All-Rookie Team, 2011 ACHA 3rd Team All-American, 2011 Member of the US National Team at the World University Games in Turkey, 2012 ACHA 2nd Team All-American, and 2013 ACHA 1st Team All-American. As well, Tyler holds the OHIO Hockey records of Career Leader in Assists (161) and Ohio Bobcat Career Leader in Points (227). Tyler was a CSCHL Regular Season Champion in 2010, where his team currently holds the record for most wins in a season (34). Tyler was also a two-time CSCHL Tournament Champion in 2011 and 2013 as a captain. You can find these banners hanging from the rafters of Bird Arena.
Nick Rostek, a former teammate, stated that “Tyler was unbelievably relentless on the ice. His determination and work ethic were something I had never seen before. His legs never stopped moving when he was on the ice. He was an incredible leader who was constantly working to better himself and the team. He never took a day off, he never made excuses and was always willing to do whatever was necessary to help the team succeed. He was the type of player that you wanted to play with and the type of person you wanted to be around. Tyler pushed others to be better and he brought out the best of those around him on and off the ice. He was just an extremely respectful, humble person and a talented, hardworking hockey player who is very deserving of this honor.”
After his time with OHIO Hockey, Tyler went on to play professionally in the East Coast Hockey League for the Wheeling Nailers and the Toledo Walleye. He also played for the Peoria Rivermen of the SPHL.
Bill Roen
Bill Roen was an outstanding two way player for OHIO from 1994-1998. So outstanding in fact, he was named First Team All American defenseman in 1996-1997 and then a First Team All American forward in 1997-1998. As a player Bill helped OHIO Hockey to three consecutive ACHA National Championships from 1994-1997.
Craig McCarthy stated, “Bill has been one of the best defensemen to play in the ACHA. He had all the attributes of a great player. His speed and strength were a commanding force in our defensive zone. His hockey IQ brought considerable aspects to our offensive game. Numerous games Bill was the most dominant player on the ice. Bill’s leadership on-and-off the ice was critical during the championship years.” Roen finished his career with OHIO with 46 goals, 99 assists and 145 points in 121 career games.