Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey
Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey | |
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University | Niagara University |
Conference | AHA |
Head coach | Jason Lammers 7th season, 77–111–21 (.419) |
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Arena | Dwyer Arena Lewiston, New York |
Colors | Purple and white[1] |
NCAA Tournament appearances | |
2000, 2004, 2008, 2013 | |
Conference Tournament championships | |
CHA: 2000, 2004, 2008 | |
Conference regular season championships | |
CHA: 2000, 2006, 2007 AHA: 2013 | |
Current uniform | |
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The Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents Niagara University. The Purple Eagles are members of Atlantic Hockey America. They play at the Dwyer Arena in Lewiston, New York.[2]
History
After several years of playing at the club level, the team turned varsity in the 1996–97 season, which they played as independent.
In 1999 they became charter members of College Hockey America (CHA), joining two other independent teams (Air Force and Army) and three former Division II teams (Alabama–Huntsville, Bemidji State and Findlay).
Niagara went undefeated in conference play that season, 1999–00, winning the conference tournament and gaining an at-large invitation to the NCAA tournament, as the conference did not gain an automatic bid until the 2003 tournament. Starting goaltender Greg Gardner set a single-season NCAA record for shutouts with 12 as Niagara posted its first (and only as of 2019) 30-win campaign. The Purple Eagles upset the University of New Hampshire to advance to the Elite Eight, where they lost to North Dakota. North Dakota went on to win that national championship.
Niagara also won the College Hockey America Championship in 2004 and 2008, appearing in the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship again those years. In 2004 they lost against Boston College and in 2008 against Michigan.
On January 29, 2009, Niagara University announced that the team was moving to the Atlantic Hockey Association beginning in the 2010-11 season, following the closure of CHA's men's division. CHA would continue to operate as a women-only conference for the next 14 years.
On October 14, 2010, it was announced that Jay McKee would serve as a volunteer assistant coach for Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey, while not ruling out a return to the NHL.
On December 14, 2013 the Purple Eagles faced off against the RIT Tigers in an outdoor hockey game known as Frozen Frontier tying 2-2.
Shortly after the 2023–24 season, the Atlantic Hockey Association and CHA, which had shared a commissioner and conference staff since 2010, merged under the banner of Atlantic Hockey America.[3]
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Season-by-season results
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Head coaches
As of the completion of 2022–23 season
Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
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1996–2001 | Blaise MacDonald | 5 | 91–58–17 | .599 |
2001–2017 | Dave Burkholder | 16 | 247–279–68 | .473 |
2017–Present | Jason Lammers | 6 | 77–111–21 | .419 |
Totals | 3 coaches | 27 seasons | 415–448–106 | .483 |
NCAA tournament appearances
Year | Location | Opponent | Result |
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2000 | Target Center | New Hampshire | W 4-1 |
North Dakota | L 1-4 | ||
2004 | Verizon Wireless Arena | Boston College | L 2-5 |
2008 | Times Union Center | Michigan | L 1-5 |
2013 | Van Andel Arena | North Dakota | L 1-2 |
Statistical leaders
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Career points leaders
Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Barret Ehgoetz | 2001–2005 | 141 | 71 | 95 | 166 | 142 |
Mikko Sivonen | 1996–2000 | 126 | 65 | 77 | 142 | 80 |
Michael Isherwood | 1996–2000 | 126 | 55 | 87 | 142 | 112 |
Chris Moran | 2006–2010 | 146 | 38 | 103 | 141 | 103 |
Ted Cook | 2005–2009 | 139 | 78 | 59 | 137 | 226 |
Peter DeSantis | 1996–2000 | 126 | 67 | 66 | 133 | 46 |
Sean Bentivoglio | 2003–2007 | 145 | 43 | 89 | 132 | 142 |
Kyle Martin | 1996–2000 | 124 | 60 | 69 | 129 | 58 |
Matt Caruana | 2004–2008 | 146 | 51 | 78 | 129 | 108 |
Joe Tallari | 2000–2004 | 144 | 60 | 64 | 124 | 111 |
Career goaltending leaders
GP = 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 played
Player | Years | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
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Carsen Chubak | 2010–2013 | 45 | 2588 | 27 | 11 | 6 | 93 | 6 | .930 | 2.16 |
Chris Noonan | 2009–2012 | 61 | 3262 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 132 | 3 | .922 | 2.43 |
Greg Gardner | 1996–2000 | 113 | 6638 | 64 | 33 | 12 | 270 | 16 | .907 | 2.44 |
Juliano Pagliero | 2005–2009 | 98 | 5311 | 47 | 32 | 11 | 231 | 8 | .921 | 2.61 |
Chad Veltri | 2019–2023 | 98 | 5691 | 41 | 46 | 9 | 253 | 6 | .910 | 2.67 |
Statistics current through the end of the 2023–24 season.
Roster
As of August 26, 2024.[6]
No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
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Deivids Rolovs | Freshman | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2004-05-08 | Riga, Latvia | Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) | — |
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Jonathan Ziskie | Junior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2001-03-19 | Macomb, Michigan | Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) | — |
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Gļebs Prohorenkovs | Junior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2001-11-12 | Riga, Latvia | Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL) | — |
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Noah Carlin | Senior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2000-06-13 | Marine City, Michigan | Omaha Lancers (USHL) | — |
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Nathan Oickle | Freshman | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2003-02-05 | Peterborough, Ontario | Surrey Eagles (BCHL) | — |
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Luke Mylymok | Graduate | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2001-09-29 | Wilcox, Saskatchewan | Minnesota Duluth (NCHC) | — |
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Jay Ahearn | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-05-23 | Staten Island, New York | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
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Trevor Hoskin | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2004-05-18 | Belleville, Ontario | Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) | CGY, 106th overall 2024 |
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Kyler Kleven | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 172 lb (78 kg) | 2000-10-12 | Moorhead, Minnesota | Minnesota Duluth (NCHC) | — |
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Ross Roloson | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2003-01-30 | Woodbury, Minnesota | Lake Superior State (CCHA) | — |
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Grayson Dietrich | Junior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2001-12-18 | Calgary, Alberta | American Internationa (AHA) | — |
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Rainers Dārziņš | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 2004-05-06 | Tukums, Latvia | Skellefteå AIK J20 (J20 Nationell) | — |
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Andy Reist | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2004-05-15 | Waterloo, Ontario | Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) | — |
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Spencer Young | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2003-08-25 | Elmira, Ontario | Collingwood Blues (OJHL) | — |
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Tyler Wallace | Sophomore | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | 2002-05-19 | Calgary, Alberta | Blackfalds Bulldogs (AJHL) | — |
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Drew Vieten | Junior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2001-01-10 | Calabasas, California | Wichita Falls Warriors (NAHL) | — |
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Shane Ott | Senior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2000-07-21 | Centennial, Colorado | Janesville Jets (NAHL) | — |
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Lane Brockhoff | Senior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 207 lb (94 kg) | 2000-04-11 | Edberg, Alberta | Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) | — |
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Lars Rødne | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2000-07-22 | Stavanager, Norway | Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) | — |
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Braden Doyle | Senior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | 2001-08-24 | Lynnfield, Massachusetts | Northeastern (HEA) | LAK, 157th overall 2019 |
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Johnny Wescoe | Junior | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 150 lb (68 kg) | 2001-01-06 | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | New Jersey Rockets (NCDC) | — |
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Alex Murray | Senior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2000-03-17 | Glenview, Illinois | Miami (NCHC) | — |
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Ray Murakami | Freshman | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-04-03 | Tomakomai, Japan | Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) | — |
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Ethan Lund | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-03-16 | Calgary, Alberta | Brooks Bandits (AJHL) | — |
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Brett Roloson | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2000-12-29 | Worcester, Massachusetts | Lake Superior State (CCHA) | — |
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Mitchell Day | Sophomore | G | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-01-18 | St. Louis, Missouri | North Iowa Bulls (NAHL) | — |
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Noah Hackett | Junior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2001-12-11 | Ponoka, Alberta | Brooks Bandits (AJHL) | — |
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Pierce Charleson | Graduate | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 193 lb (88 kg) | 2000-02-27 | Aurora, Ontario | Alaska (NCAA) | — |
Awards and honors
All-Americans
AHCA Second Team All-Americans
- 2010–11: Paul Zanette, F
Individual awards
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Most Valuable Player in Tournament
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All-Conference teams
- 1999–00: Greg Gardner, G; Chris MacKenzie, D; Kyle Martin, F; Mike Isherwood, F
- 2002–03: Joe Tallari, F
- 2003–04: Jeff Van Nynatten, G; Barret Ehgoetz, F
- 2004–05: Barret Ehgoetz, F
- 2005–06: Sean Bentivoglio, F
- 2006–07: Pat Oliveto, D; Sean Bentivoglio, F; Ted Cook, F
- 2007–08: Juliano Pagliero, G; Ryan Annesley, D; Vince Rocco, F
- 2008–09: Juliano Pagliero, G
- 2009–10: Chris Moran, F
Second Team All-CHA
- 1999–00: Mikko Sivonen, F
- 2000–01: Bernie Sigrist, F
- 2001–02: Scott Crawford, D
- 2002–03: Barret Ehgoetz, F
- 2003–04: Andrew Lackner, D; Joe Tallari, F
- 2004–05: Ryan Gale, F
- 2005–06: Jeff Van Nynatten, G; Ted Cook, F; Les Reaney, F
- 2006–07: Juliano Pagliero, G; Les Reaney, F
- 2007–08: Tyler Gotto, D; Matt Caruana, F
- 2008–09: Tyler Gotto, D; Vince Rocco, F; Egor Mironov, F
- 2009–10: Tyler Gotto, D; Ryan Olidis, F
All-CHA Rookie Team
- 2002–03: Brian Hartman, D; Jason Williamson, F
- 2003–04: Pat Oliveto, F
- 2005–06: Ted Cook, F; Les Reaney, F
- 2006–07: Tyler Gotto, D; Chris Moran, F
- 2007–08: Adam Avramenko, G
- 2008–09: Dan Baco, D
- 2009–10: Jason Beattie, F
Individual awards
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Regular Season Goaltending Award
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Most Valuable Player in Tournament
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All-Conference teams
First Team All-Atlantic Hockey
- 2010–11: Bryan Haczyk, F; Paul Zanette, F
- 2012–13: Carsen Chubak, G; Giancarlo Iuorio, F
Second Team All-Atlantic Hockey
- 2011–12: Chris Noonan, G
- 2012–13: Dan Weiss, D
Third Team All-Atlantic Hockey
- 2010–11: Ryan Annesley, D
- 2012–13: Kevin Ryan, D
- 2013–14: Kevin Ryan, D
- 2017–18: Derian Plouffe, F
- 2018–19: Noah Delmas, D; Ludwig Stenlund, F
- 2019–20: Jack Billings, F
Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team
- 2010–11: Ryan Rashid, F
- 2013–14: Vinny Muto, D
- 2014–15: Keegan Harper, D
- 2018–19: Ludwig Stenlund, F
- 2019–20: Chad Veltri, G
- 2020–21: Josef Mysak, D
- 2021–22: Shane Ott, F
Niagara Purple Eagles Hall of Fame
The following is a list of people associated with the men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Niagara Purple Eagles Hall of Fame (induction date in parentheses).[7]
- Greg Gardner (2006)
- Peter DeSantis (2007)
- Mile Isherwood (2007)
- Joe Tallari (2012)
- Barret Ehgoetz (2013)
- 1999-2000 Men's Team (2016)
As of July 1, 2024.
Player | Position | Team(s) | Years | Games | Stanley Cups |
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Sean Bentivoglio | Left Wing | NYI | 2008–2009 | 1 | 0 |
Matt Ryan | Center | LAK | 2005–2006 | 12 | 0 |
Source: [8]
See also
References
- ^ "Niagara University Athletic Department Quick Facts". August 2, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Niagara Purple Eagles Men's Ice Hockey". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ^ "Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America Join to Form Atlantic Hockey America" (Press release). Atlantic Hockey America. April 30, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Niagara Men's Hockey Team History". USCHO.com. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ^ "Niagara Statistics". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ^ "2024-25 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Niagara Purple Eagles. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Purple Eagles Hall of Fame". Niagara Purple Eagles. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "Alumni report for Niagara University". Hockey DB. Retrieved May 21, 2019.