The New Hampshire Mountain Kings of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that forward Nick Reif has committed to play NCAA hockey for SUNY Brockport.
The 5’10 righty from Buffalo, New York, is staying in the Empire State to skate with the Golden Eagles. Reif is a second-year skater in the NAHL. This season he started with the Aberdeen Wings, lacing up in seven games. Following his time with the Central Division team, the ‘04 skater hit the ice in 18 games with the Rochester Jr. Americans. He tallied four goals and five assists during his time with the Jr. Americans. Reif returned to the New Hampshire roster in late January and played in 22 games. He found the back of the net four times while producing three assists. Two of his four goals were scored on the power play.
In his debut season in the NAHL, Reif played a full season with the Mountain Kings. He hit the ice in 57 games, scoring 12 goals while producing 19 assists.
The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) has once again recognized varsity ice hockey players who compiled exceptional results in the classroom during the 2024-25 season with the announcement of the ninth annual “Krampade All-American Scholars.”
To qualify, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 GPA for each semester, and had to appear in 40% of the team’s games. Exceptions were granted to injured players and back-up goaltenders. Schools also were required to be members of the AHCA.
The names of the 664 Division II-III men's ice hockey honorees were recently released.
Representing Brockport on the list:
Livio Azevedo
Joseph Nikac
Sacha Trudel
Trevor Joule
Joshua Higgins
Michael Meredith
Congrats to our student-athletes!
The AHCA's full report can be seen here: https://www.ahcahockey.com/news/2425/0717d3aas.php
Date Time At Opponent Location Oct 24 (Fri) 5 pm Away SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, New York Oct 25 (Sat) 7 pm Away Niagara University (D1 Club) Niagara Falls, NY Oct 31 (Fri) 7 pm Away Stevenson University Stevenson, MD Nov 1 (Sat) 4 pm Away Neumann University Aston, PA Nov 7 (Fri) 7 pm Home Buffalo State Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Nov 8 (Sat) 7 pm Away Oswego State Oswego, NY Nov 14 (Fri) 7 pm Home Utica University Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Nov 15 (Sat) 7 pm Away Utica University Utica, NY Nov 21 (Fri) 7 pm Home Chatham University Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Nov 22 (Sat) 3 pm Home Chatham University Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Nov 28 (Fri) 7 pm Neutral St. John Fisher University Castleton, VT | Castleton University Nov 29 (Sat) 1 pm Away Vermont State University Castleton Castleton, VT | Castleton University Nov 29 (Sat) 4 pm Neutral Lebanon Valley College Castleton, VT | Castleton University Dec 5 (Fri) 7 pm Away Elmira College Elmira, NY Dec 6 (Sat) 7 pm Home Hobart College Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Jan 10 (Sat) 4 pm Away Elmira College Elmira, NY Jan 16 (Fri) 7 pm Away St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Jan 17 (Sat) 4 pm Home St. John Fisher University Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Jan 20 (Tue) 7 pm Away Fredonia Fredonia, NY Jan 23 (Fri) 7 pm Away Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Jan 24 (Sat) 3 pm Away Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Jan 31 (Sat) 4 pm Home Fredonia Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Feb 6 (Fri) 7 pm Home Albertus Magnus College Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Feb 7 (Sat) 4 pm Home Albertus Magnus College Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Feb 13 (Fri) 7 pm Home Nazareth University Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Feb 14 (Sat) 7 pm Away Nazareth University Rochester, NY Feb 20 (Fri) 7 pm Home SUNY Geneseo Brockport, N.Y. (Wegmans Ice Arena) Feb 21 (Sat) 7 pm Away SUNY Geneseo Geneseo, NY
The United Collegiate Hockey Conference announced the 2024-25 All-Conference Awards on Wednesday, March 5th. Aidan Taylor represents the Golden Eagles as a member of the UCHC All-Rookie Team following his freshman season.
In his first season at Brockport, Aidan Taylor
totaled 11 points as a forward in the lineup on the ice. He had four
goals and seven assists in 22 total games played in his debut campaign
with the Green and Gold. Taylor registered three multi-point games on
the year.
The Golden Eagles finished the 2024-25 season 6-18-2 overall and 4-16 in
league play in year one with the UCHC. Their season came to an end with
a first-round loss to Manhattanville, 4-1, in the conference
tournament.
The #6 seed Brockport ice hockey team fell in the opening round of the
UCHC Tournament at #3 seed Manhattanville, 4-1, on Wednesday, February
26th.
Manhattanville would take a 1-0 lead into the second period, with Ryan McKenna netting the lone score in the opening 20 minutes.
At the 7:01 mark of the second period, Manhattanville would double its advantage to 2-0 thanks to Lane Paddison's goal.
In desperate need of momentum, Spencer Flansburg would connect with a late goal to bring Brockport within a goal (2-1) entering the final period of action. Sacha Trudel and Spencer Flansburg would add assists on Brockport's goal.
A hot start for the Valients in the third period would sink the Golden
Eagles, scoring two goals in the first 2:11 of the period to go up 4-1.
The Golden Eagles would record a period-high 12 shots on goal in the
third, but William Billequey would make 12 saves to blank the Green and
Gold.
Chase Maxwell was strong in the faceoff circle, winning 10 of 15 draws for Brockport.
Jacob Gates and Mitchell Haight led Brockport with two blocked shots each.
The Golden Eagles finish the 2024-25 season 6-18-2 overall with a 4-16 mark in UCHC play.
The Brockport hockey team closed out the regular season with a 5-3 win over Chatham in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, February 22nd. The Golden Eagles finished the regular season 6-17-2 with a 4-16 mark in UCHC contests.
The first period would prove to be all Chatham, with Michael Roby
lighting the lamp twice to send the Cougars into the second period up
2-0.
Chase Maxwell had the answer, scoring back-to-back goals less than eight minutes apart to tie the contest at 2-2 in the second period.
Just under three minutes later, Jacob Gates would pick up his third assist on Livio Azevedo's
goal, putting Brockport up 3-2 in the second. Chatham would add a tally
at the end of the second, tying the game up at 3-3 entering the third
period.
Mitchell Haight would net the game-winning goal in the third period, with the defensemen doing it himself to push Brockport ahead 4-3. Jacob Rodrigue would end the comeback bid, connecting on the empty net to help give Brockport to 5-3 victory.
Trevor Joule would come off the bench to secure the win, making 11 saves across a scoreless third period to lead Brockport to the win.
Michael Holland and Josh Higgins would lead Brockport with two blocked shots each.
The Brockport ice hockey team fell in overtime at Chatham, 5-4, on Friday, February 21st. The Golden Eagles moved to 5-17-2 overall and 3-16 in UCHC play following the loss.
Victor Malzahn got Brockport off to a strong start, lighting the lamp off Mitchell Haight's feed to put Brockport up 1-0 at 6:25 in the first.
Chatham was quick to respond, netting two goals less than three minutes
removed from Malzahn's tally to go up 2-1. The Golden Eagles would get
the last laugh in the first, with Livio Azevedo finding Matt Anastasio to tie the contest at 2-2 entering the second.
The quick strike Cougars offense would strike again the second, burying two goals just 1:13 apart to jump ahead 4-2.
The Golden Eagles would connect on the powerplay with Schuyler Flansburg scoring on the man advantage to bring Brockport within a goal entering the third period. Chase Maxwell and Jacob Gates chipped in with assists on the powerplay goal.
In desperate need of an equalizer, Schuyler Flansburg would strike again, netting his 2nd of the night to send the contest into overtime at 4-4. Joseph Nikac and Andrew Haugh would provide assists on the game-tying tally.
Chatham's first shot on goal in overtime would serve as the winner, with Zach Conner securing the overtime win for the Cougars.
David Filak would finish with 40 saves on the night, making 16 saves in a scoreless third period for Chatham.
Michael Meredith celebrated his birthday with a solid showing in the faceoff circle, winning 7 of 12 draws.
Sacha Trudel (14 of 25) and Chase Maxwell (1A, 9 of 14) were strong in the faceoff department for Brockport
On Saturday, the Golden Eagles recognized seniors Jacob Rodrigue and Jordan Rosenbaum and their contributions to Brockport Ice Hockey program
The Brockport ice hockey team earned a 2-0 win over Nazareth on Senior Day on Saturday, February 15th. The Golden Eagles improved to 5-16-2 overall and 3-15 in UCHC play.
At 4:27 in the opening period, Matt Anastasio got the party started with a strike from the blue line to put Brockport up 1-0. Joseph Nikac and Jacob Gates would add assists on the opening tally.
The Brockport defense would thrive in the first, holding the Golden Flyers to just five shots on goal, all saved by David Filak.
Early in the second period, Kaleb Miller would redirect Chase Maxwell's shot to put Brockport up 2-0 at 3:55 in the second.
Goalie David Filak would lead the Golden Eagles to victory, making 28 of his 33 saves between the second and third periods.
Despite handing the Golden Flyers seven powerplay chances, the Brockport
penalty kill would go a perfect 7 for 7, holding Nazareth to just 13
shots on goal.
Chase Maxwell (9 of 16) and Michael Meredith (10 of 16) led Brockport with strong performances in the faceoff circle.
On his senior day, Jacob Rodrigue led the Golden Eagles with two blocked shots.
The Brockport ice hockey team came up short in Friday's matchup at
Nazareth, 3-2, on February 14th. The Golden Eagles dropped to 4-17-2
overall and 2-15 in UCHC play.
Following a scoreless opening period, Brockport came out of the gates soaring in the second, with Chase Maxwell connecting on the powerplay at 0:45 to put Brockport up 1-0 early in the second period. Victor Malzahn and Jacob Gates would chip in with assists on the Maxwell PP goal.
Following a quick Nazareth response to tie the game at 1-1, Aidan Taylor and Mitchell Haight would find Matt Anastasio
to put Brockport back ahead 2-1 at 14:39 in the second period. The
Golden Flyers would get the final tally of the period, with Anthony
Quinlivan lighting the lamp to send the game into the third tied at 2-2.
At the 6:30 mark of the third, Nazareth would take its first lead of the
contest, thanks to Alex Erlain's tie-breaking tally to go up 3-2.
The Golden Eagles would find its share of chances in the third, including Victor Malzahn's chance with seven seconds remaining. Brockport would be unable to break through, suffering a 3-2 loss on the road.
Dax Easter would post a solid performance in the loss, saving 27 of the 30 shots he faced.
Sacha Trudel would shine in the faceoff circle, winning 14 of 20 draws (70%).
The Brockport ice hockey team dropped Saturday night's matchup with
Geneseo, 5-2 on Saturday, February 8th. The Golden Eagles fell to 4-15-2
and 2-14 in UCHC play following the loss.
The Knights jumped ahead early and often, scoring three goals in 2:16 in the opening period to go up 3-0.
Down 3-0 in the second period, Ben Saurbaugh would stop the bleeding, burying Joseph Nikac's
feed to cut the lead to 3-1. Exactly 8 minutes later, Robert Gatewood
would connect for his hat trick goal to enter the third up 4-1.
Despite a late goal from Mitchell Haight,
the Golden Eagles would be unable to find a rhythm in the final frame,
with Geneseo adding another tally to secure the 5-2 win.
David Filak left it all on the ice, making 44 saves a strong effort.
The Brockport ice hockey team fell in Friday night's game with Geneseo, 7-2, on February 7th. The Golden Eagles dropped to 4-14-2 overall and 2-13 in UCHC contests.
The Knights would come out of gates rolling, going up 2-0 after just 4:51 of play in the opening period.
Joseph Nikac would halt the Geneseo momentum for the time being, lighting the lamp at 11:32 to bring Brockport within one.
Geneseo would respond quickly, with Robert Gatewood connecting with a
goal with less than three minutes left in the first to enter the second
up 3-1.
Following a Knights goal at 9:57, Mitchell Haight would bury a Joseph Nikac feed to enter the third period down 4-2.
Geneseo would close the contest strong, scoring the game's final three
goals. Brockport would be unable to answer, suffering a 7-2 defeat.
Joseph Nikac shined for Brockport, posting a multi-point outing with a goal and an assist on the day.
Schuyler Flansburg shined in the faceoff circle, winning 8 of 11 draws.
Cole Hudson would finish with 33 saves on the day, marking his sixth straight appearance with 33+ saves.
On Monday, February 3rd, the Empire 8 and the United Collegiate Hockey Conference announced their selections for Ice Hockey Goaltender of the Week. Cole Hudson swept this week's awards following two impressive performances against #2 Utica.
Entering Friday's home game against Utica, Hudson made 36 saves with just one goal allowed across 37:03 of game action.
Picking up the start at Utica on Saturday, Hudson provided another excellent performance. The junior from Tonawanda kept Brockport tight with the #2 team in the nation, making 49 saves with just two goals allowed.
Hudson has emerged as a top goalie for Brockport, leading the squad in saves (370), SV% (.911), and wins. Across his last five outings, Hudson has saved over 94% of the shots he's faced, allowing just 12 goals.
SUNY Brockport fell to Utica 2-1 on Saturday in Utica, N.Y. The Golden Eagles are now 4-13-2 overall and 2-12 in UCHC play.
SUNY Brockport and the Pioneers concluded the first period scoreless,
with the Pioneers heavily outshooting Brockport. Brockport's goalie, Cole Hudson,
successfully saved all attempts on goal, facing a total of 17 shots,
while Brockport took nine shots, all saved or blocked by the Pioneers'
defense. Brockport won nine out of 19 faceoffs and successfully killed a
two-minute penalty for boarding by Spencer Flansburg. Notably, this was the highest number of shots faced by Hudson in a period this season.
SUNY Brockport opened the scoring in the second period with Aidan Taylor's goal at 17:05, assisted by Matt Anastasio and Connor McAleer,
marking Taylor's fourth goal of the season. Despite having multiple
power play opportunities, Brockport was unable to capitalize, with Jordan Rosenbaum and Aidan Taylor
each missing shots during the man advantage. The Pioneers responded
with an unassisted goal from Jakob Breault at 12:36, leveling the score
at one each, as Brockport's goalie Cole Hudson
recorded numerous saves to keep the game tied despite a continuous
barrage of shots from the Pioneers. This goal was Breault's third
unassisted goal of the year, showcasing his individual skill.
In the third period, SUNY Brockport was unable to score against the
Pioneers, who secured a 2-1 victory. Despite Brockport's efforts,
including six shots on goal, the Pioneers' defense held strong with
their goalie, Ryan Piros, making key saves. Brockport did manage to win
three faceoffs, but the Pioneers controlled the majority of the faceoffs
with 15 wins in the period, contributing to their game-winning goal by
Shane Murphy at 14:24, assisted by Brian Scoville and Anthony Cafarelli.
Murphy's game-winning goal was his second of the season, highlighting
his knack for scoring in crucial moments.
The first period saw a strong defensive performance by Cole Hudson
in goal, making several key saves as the Pioneers attempted numerous
shots. SUNY Brockport's faceoff efforts were notable, with Schuyler Flansburg and Connor McAleer winning multiple draws to gain possession. Despite a two-minute penalty against Spencer Flansburg, the team successfully killed the power play, maintaining a scoreless tie at the end of the period.
The second period began with the Pioneers winning the initial faceoff, but SUNY Brockport's Aidan Taylor scored the first goal at 17:05 with assists from Matt Anastasio and Connor McAleer. Despite multiple faceoff wins by the Pioneers, Brockport's defense, particularly goalie Cole Hudson,
consistently blocked shots throughout the period. The Pioneers managed
to equalize the score at 12:36 with an unassisted goal by Jakob Breault,
and the period ended with both teams having scored one goal each.
The third period began with SUNY Brockport gaining initial control through a faceoff win by Schuyler Flansburg. Despite strong defensive efforts, including multiple blocked shots by Josh Grund and Nick Serafin,
the Pioneers managed to score a decisive goal at 14:24, increasing
their lead to 2-1. Brockport's attempts to level the score included
shots by Victor Malzahn and Joseph Nikac, but they were unable to find the back of the net, resulting in a 1-0 period score favoring the home team, the Pioneers.
The Brockport ice hockey team was defeated at home against #2 Utica, 7-1, on Friday, January 31st. The Golden Eagles dropped to 4-12-2 overall and 2-11 in UCHC play.
The Pioneers jumped ahead quickly, with Shane Murphy scoring the first
of four first-period goals for Utica. In the first period, Utica would
go a perfect 2-2 on the man advantage, with power-play goals coming from
Drake Morse and Johnny Mulera.
Following two more Utica goals to go up 6-0, Cole Hudson would enter the game in net. Hudson was excellent, making 36 saves in two periods with just one goal allowed.
At the end of the second period, Chase Maxwell would bury Matt Anastasio's rebound to cut the lead to 7-1. Maxwell's tally would serve as the final goal of the contest.
Brockport would earn a powerplay chance in the third, but the Golden Eagles were unable to gain traction, falling 7-1.
Michael Kull of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres has committed to Brockport.
The 6'1" forward from Hamburg, NY brings some firepower: So far this season, in 30 games, he has 10 goals and 22 assists.
