The Stonehill Skyhawks men's ice hockey team represents Stonehill College in NCAA Division I ice hockey. On April 5, 2022, the school announced that they were promoting all of their varsity programs to Division I for the 2022–23 academic year.[2] The team plays their home games at Bridgewater Ice Arena, located over 9 miles away from Stonehill's campus in Easton, Massachusetts.
| Stonehill Skyhawks men's ice hockey | |
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 Current season | |
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| University | Stonehill College |
| Conference | Independent |
| First season | 1978–79 |
| Head coach | David Berard 1st season |
| Assistant coaches |
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| Arena | Bridgewater Ice Arena Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
| Colors | Purple and white[1] |
History
editStonehill began playing varsity hockey in 1978 joining ECAC 3, the lowest level of college hockey at the time. They remained with the conference through its various rebrandings and member changes for over 30 years. During that time the team was not successful, posting just 4 winning seasons in its first 22 campaigns and never making a single postseason appearance.[3]
The program's fortunes began to change in 2000 when former NHL player Scott Harlow was hired to coach the team. During his seven-year tenure, the club recorded three winning seasons, its first postseason victories, and captured its first conference championship. While Harlow was in charge, the program was also going through a transitional phase. After the Division II level of college hockey collapsed in 1984, there was no place for nominally D-II programs to play. When the NCAA began offering automatic bids to the Division III Tournament in 1999, it came with a caveat; programs could not participate in postseason play if their school participated at a higher level. Because Stonehill was a D-II school, they were frozen out of the reformatted ECAC Northeast tournament. However, since they were not alone in their plight, Stonehill banded together with four other programs and began holding a separate D-II tournament at the end of the season. This arrangement continued until 2009 when all of the active Division II programs founded the ice hockey division of the Northeast-10.
Stonehill fell on hard times after Harlow left in 2007. Six years later, upon the arrival of David Borges, the team suddenly shot up the standings and won three consecutive regular season titles. While the Skyhawks weren't able to sustain that pace forever, Borges help steer the program though the lost 2021 season and was behind the bench when the school announced that they were promoting all of their varsity programs to D-I in April 2022.
Season-by-season results
editCoaches
editAs of the completion of 2023–24 season
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1980 | Bob Higgins | 2 | 23–19–2 | .545 |
| 1980–1984 | Chuck Callan | 4 | 36–49–1 | .424 |
| 1984–1989 | Dennis Chighisola | 5 | 39–82–1 | .324 |
| 1989–1990 | Dante Muzzioli | 1 | 14–12–0 | .538 |
| 1990–1991 | Fred Allard | 1 | 6–22–0 | .214 |
| 1991–1995 | Peter Powers | 4 | 34–56–5 | .214 |
| 1995–2000 | Greg Simeone | 5 | 37–69–4 | .355 |
| 2000–2007 | Scott Harlow | 7 | 81–83–3 | .494 |
| 2007–2010 | Garry Hebert | 3 | 32–40–4 | .447 |
| 2010–2013 | Pat Leahy | 3 | 25–45–4 | .365 |
| 2013–2024 | David Borges | 10 | 106–142–24 | .434 |
| Totals | 11 coaches | 45 seasons | 433–619–48 | .415 |
Statistical leaders
editCareer points leaders
edit| Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Pascale | 2000–2004 | 89 | 79 | 81 | 160 | 30 |
| Brendan O'Brien | 2005–2009 | 95 | 37 | 110 | 147 | 68 |
| Brendan Flemming | 1999–2003 | 91 | 75 | 63 | 138 | 70 |
| Tim Quill | 1988–1992 | 57 | 75 | 132 | ||
| Butch Santosuosso | 1986–1990 | 64 | 67 | 131 | ||
| Dan Finn | 1990–1994 | 73 | 56 | 129 | ||
| Tom Stover | 1990–1994 | 61 | 66 | 127 | ||
| Mike Ryan | 1999–2003 | 90 | 55 | 58 | 113 | 110 |
| Kevin Joyce | 1986–1990 | 54 | 52 | 106 | ||
| Matt Curran | 2004–2008 | 95 | 61 | 44 | 105 | 296 |
Career goaltending leaders
editGP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
Minimum 30 games
| Player | Years | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tasiopoulos | 2011–2015 | 78 | 4476 | 42 | 31 | 4 | 209 | 7 | .916 | 2.80 |
| Matthew Schoen | 2016–2020 | 30 | 1692 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 81 | 1 | .927 | 2.87 |
| William Palmer | 2015–2019 | 82 | 4749 | 29 | 43 | 9 | 255 | 2 | .909 | 3.22 |
| Tyler Jackson | 2008–2012 | 31 | 1736 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 97 | 2 | .896 | 3.35 |
| Mike Manna | 2007–2010 | 45 | 2512 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 144 | 2 | .899 | 3.44 |
Statistics current through the start of the 2022–23 season.
Roster
editAs of September 17, 2024.[5]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 
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Riley Rosenthal | Freshman | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 214 lb (97 kg) | 2003-12-10 | Boca Raton, Florida | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) | — |
| 4 | 
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Charles Banquier | Sophomore | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2002-10-06 | Oakville, Ontario | Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) | — |
| 5 | 
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Ryan Davies | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 2001-03-27 | Arlington, Massachusetts | Valley Jr. Warriors (EHL) | — |
| 6 | 
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Justin Gibson | Freshman | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2003-05-29 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 7 |
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Cam Gaudette | Senior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2000-06-01 | Braintree, Massachusetts | Northeastern (HEA) | — |
| 8 |
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Cam Mannion | Senior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | 2001-10-31 | Dorchester, Massachusetts | South Shore Kings (NCDC) | — |
| 9 | 
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Brady Hunter | Sophomore | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2002-07-27 | Enfield, Nova Scotia | Merrimack (HEA) | — |
| 10 | 
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J. J. Grainda | Sophomore | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2002-08-01 | Carmel, Indiana | Chippewa Steel (NAHL) | — |
| 12 | 
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Conor Ronayne | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 2002-07-29 | Plymouth, Michigan | Smiths Falls Bears (CCHL) | — |
| 13 |
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Leo Chambers | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2003-12-22 | Toronto, Ontario | Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) | — |
| 14 |
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Cole Melady | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2003-07-14 | Seaforth, Ontario | Coquitlam Express (BCHL) | — |
| 15 |
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Devlin O'Brien | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-04-05 | Toronto, Ontario | Merrimack (HEA) | — |
| 16 | 
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Joel Lehtinen | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-11-12 | Dallas, Texas | Minot Minotauros (NAHL) | — |
| 17 | 
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Hunter Hastings | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2002-02-07 | Scottsdale, Arizona | New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) | — |
| 19 |
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Frank Ireland | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-02-06 | South Easton, Massachusetts | Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC) | — |
| 20 | 
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Henri Schreifels | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2000-07-01 | Newbury Park, California | Rensselaer (ECAC) | — |
| 21 |
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Devon Carlstorm | Sophomore | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-03-05 | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) | — |
| 22 |
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Jake Cady | Senior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2001-07-04 | Raynham, Massachusetts | South Shore Kings (NCDC) | — |
| 23 | 
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Justin Barker | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-11-07 | Calgary, Alberta | Calgary Canucks (AJHL) | — |
| 24 | 
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Anthony Galante | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-04-18 | Morganville, New Jersey | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 25 | 
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Dean Schwenninger | Junior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-03-05 | Zürich, Switzerland | Minot Minotauros (NAHL) | — |
| 26 |
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Evan Orr | Junior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-01-09 | Shelby Township, Michigan | Michigan Tech (CCHA) | — |
| 28 |
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Zach Aben | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-12-12 | Shavertown, Pennsylvania | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 29 | 
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Connor Androlewicz | Graduate | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 2000-11-28 | St. Louis, Missouri | Maine (HEA) | — |
| 30 | 
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Dylan Ghaemi | Junior | G | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2001-12-30 | Fairport, New York | Järvso (Hockeytrean) | — |
| 31 | 
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Linards Lipskis | Freshman | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2003-07-03 | Riga, Latvia | Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL) | — |
| 34 | 
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Teddy Lagerbäck | Junior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | 2001-08-21 | Minnetonka, Minnesota | Miami (NCHC) | — |
| 35 |
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Gavin FitzPatrick | Senior | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-01-09 | Bridgewater, Massachusetts | South Shore Kings (NCDC) | — |
| 37 |
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Kyle Heath | Senior | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2002-04-28 | West Bridgewater, Massachusetts | Middlesex School (USHS–MA) | — |
| 43 |
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Jake LaRusso | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2002-03-16 | Colts Neck, New Jersey | Northeast Generals (NAHL) | — |
| 44 | 
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Zach Nicholas | Freshman | F | 6' 5" (1.96 m) | 203 lb (92 kg) | 2004-02-10 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Winkler Flyers (MJHL) | — |
| 55 | 
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Dominick Campione | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 154 lb (70 kg) | 2002-11-25 | Kohler, Wisconsin | Brooks Bandits (AJHL) | — |
| 59 |
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Alexander Tertyshny | Junior (RS) | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2000-01-03 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | American International (AHA) | — |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Stonehill College Skyhawks". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
- ^ "Stonehill men's hockey moving from NCAA D-II Northeast-10 to NCAA Division I for 2022-23 season; women's hockey to join NEWHA in '22-23". USCHO (Press release). April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Stonehill men's Hockey 1999-2000 Media Guide" (PDF). Stonehill Skyhawks. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Stonehill Men's Hockey Team History". USCHO.com. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "2024-25 Roster". Stonehill Skyhawks. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Alumni report for Stonehill College". Hockey DB. Retrieved August 31, 2024.