A few days ago, Carmen DelPlato posted this classic WXXI broadcast to YouTube -- Brockport hosting Cortland on November 21st, 1987.
A few days ago, Carmen DelPlato posted this classic WXXI broadcast to YouTube -- Brockport hosting Cortland on November 21st, 1987.
The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) has once again recognized varsity ice hockey players who compiled exceptional results in the classroom during the 2023-24 season with the announcement of the eighth annual “Krampade All-American Scholars”.
Brockport men’s hockey placed seven student-athletes on the All-American Scholars list including sophomore defensemen Dominic Chirico, freshman forward Schuyler Flansburg, senior forward Andrew Harley, sophomore defensemen Joshua Higgins, freshman goalie Trevor Joule, senior forward Michael Meredith and freshman forward Connor Roach.
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.
Date Time At Opponent Location
Oct 25 (Fri) 7 PM Home EHL All-Stars Brockport, N.Y.
Oct 26 (Sat) 6 PM Home SUNY Morrisville Brockport, N.Y.
Nov 1 (Fri) 2 PM Neutral Saint Anselm College Buffalo, N.Y.
Nov 2 (Sat) TBD Neutral TBD Buffalo, N.Y.
Nov 8 (Fri) 7 PM Away Manhattanville University Purchase, NY
Nov 9 (Sat) 3 PM Away Manhattanville University Purchase, NY
Nov 15 (Fri) 7 PM Away Utica University Utica, N.Y.
Nov 16 (Sat) 5 PM Home Utica University Brockport, N.Y.
Nov 22 (Fri) 7 PM Away SUNY Geneseo Geneseo, N.Y.
Nov 23 (Sat) 4 PM Home SUNY Geneseo Brockport, N.Y.
Dec 6 (Fri) 7 PM Home Nazareth University Brockport, N.Y.
Dec 7 (Sat) 3 PM Away Nazareth University Rochester, N.Y.
Jan 10 (Fri) 7 PM Away Fredonia Fredonia, N.Y.
Jan 11 (Sat) 7 PM Away Elmira College Elmira, N.Y.
Jan 17 (Fri) 7 PM Home Chatham University Brockport, N.Y.
Jan 18 (Sat) 4 PM Home Chatham University Brockport, N.Y.
Jan 21 (Tue) 5 PM Home Fredonia Brockport, N.Y.
Jan 24 (Fri) 7 PM Home Manhattanville University Brockport, N.Y.
Jan 25 (Sat) 3 PM Home Manhattanville University Brockport, N.Y.
Jan 31 (Fri) 7 PM Home Utica University Brockport, N.Y.
Feb 1 (Sat) 7 PM Away Utica University Utica, N.Y.
Feb 7 (Fri) 7 PM Home SUNY Geneseo Brockport, N.Y.
Feb 8 (Sat) 7 PM Away SUNY Geneseo Geneseo, N.Y.
Feb 14 (Fri) 7 PM Away Nazareth University Rochester, N.Y.
Feb 15 (Sat) 4 PM Home Nazareth University Brockport, N.Y.
Feb 21 (Fri) 7 PM Away Chatham University Pittsburgh, P.A.
Feb 22 (Sat) 3 PM Away Chatham University Pittsburgh, P.A.
Feb 26 (Wed) TBA Neutral UCHC - 1st Round TBD
Mar 1 (Sat) TBA Neutral UCHC - Semifinals TBD
Mar 8 (Sat) TBA Neutral UCHC - Finals TBD
Andrew Harley is going to Oswego for his graduate studies and that's where his fourth year of eligibility will be played. Harley was an assistant captain last season and notched 74 points in 77 games during his time with the Golden Eagles. He was also named to the All-SUNYAC 3rd team at the close of the '21-'22 season.
The Oakville Blades have announced forward Aidan Taylor has committed to Brockport.
In 52 games played (counting the playoffs) this past season, he had a 12-17-29 line.
“I’m super excited to continue my academic and hockey career at Brockport. I’d like to thank my friends, family, and everyone who has got me to this point.” - Aidan Taylor
The Central Canada Hockey League and the Kemptville 73’s are pleased to announce goaltender Dax Easter has committed to SUNY Brockport for the 2024/25 season.
The 2003 born Brockville, ON native completed three seasons in the CCHL. This season, ending with the 73’s earning a record of 4-2 with a 2.62 GAA and 0.917 SVV%.
Prior to joining the 73’s this season, Easter played for the RSL Kings U14 AA/U15 AA, Cornwall Colts U18 AAA, Cornwall Colts, Brockville Braves and the Smiths Falls Bears.
Sacha Trudel of the Idaho Falls Spud Kings has committed to Brockport. The left winger from Quebec had a 2-13-15 line in 28 games for the Spud Kings this past season and wore the "C".
Said Trudel: "I am proud and honored to announce my commitment to play NCAA hockey at SUNY Brockport. Thank you to my family, teammates, coaches and everyone that helped me and supported me along the way. A special thank you to Erik Hudson, John Becanic, Susan and Ken Rhodes, and Spud Kingdom for an unforgettable end to my junior career."
GM Erik Hudson commented, “Sacha is exactly what we look for in players for the Spud Kings’ organization. His dedication, character, and hard work throughout his hockey career have afforded him the chance to play at the next level- which is NCAA hockey. We will miss Sacha, but he will always be a Spud King.”
The Dallas Stars are onto the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the defending champion Las Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in game 7 of the first round. Shout out to the Stars head athletic trainer and SUNY Brockport Class of 1992 graduate Dave Zeis, who you can read more about in this profile posted by the College:
Dave Zeis ’92, a lifelong hockey fan and player, came to Brockport to study physical education and play on the hockey team. But after sustaining a knee injury he attended rehab and began to gain an interest in the field of sports medicine.
More than 30 years after his graduation, Zeis is in his 17th season as
Head Athletic Trainer for NHL team the Dallas Stars — and the passion
he developed at Brockport is what brought him to this point.
“Brockport was vital in preparing me for what I do now. This is where I learn sports. This is where I learn the techniques. But more importantly, it gave me an avenue to get to this level,” Zeis said. “It was just a big network that really, really panned out to help me get into the professional side of hockey.”
Zeis credits the amount of educational experience he had working with athletes and injuries to the size of SUNY Brockport compared to larger institutions.
“In a lot of these Division I schools, you don’t even work with the athletes. They have hired staff,” Zeis said. “But at a smaller university like Brockport, you’re getting a much more hands-on experience. In my opinion, it’s much more exciting.”
Zeis initially worked in the East Coast Hockey League, followed by some time in minor league hockey with the Rochester Americans. There, he served as an assistant athletic trainer until he moved into the major league in 2007 for his first season with the Dallas Stars. That very same season he was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer — the position he holds to this day.
“You always want to work at your highest level, no matter what your job is, right? So, for us in hockey, it’s the National Hockey League,” Zeis said. “I’ve worked in the world championships with Team USA. Working with the best of the best players is something I take pride in.”
Zeis recalled the 2022 incident in which Damar Hamlin, wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed mid-game of cardiac arrest. This major event in the world of athletic training made an often-unseen job visible as Bill’s Athletic Trainer, Denny Kellington, gained widespread praise for his quick action.
“We actually had a similar event in Dallas about nine years ago. We had a player go into cardiac arrest and it actually helped design some of our protocols in the NHL,” Zeis said. “I think I’ve had three incidents that have been life-threatening situations. A lot of the things that we do are repetitive so we can be prepared. And then when something happens, everything falls into place. That’s where your skills and your tools and your education really come in.”
The Brockport men's hockey team is participating in the Brockport Day of Giving on March 6th. Every little bit helps, no matter the size of the gift. Thank you so much for considering.
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/BPORTSOAR/IceHockey
Last night’s playoff loss wasn’t just the end of the season, it was the end of an era, too.
It was Brockport’s final game as a member of the SUNYAC.
It’s bittersweet, for sure.
I’ll miss it. As a fan who’s been watching the team since the 1993-1994 season, the SUNY rivalry is all I’ve ever known.
For me, that’s 30 years of SUNYAC teams that we all knew inside and out, intense rivalries that we all understood, and foes who we at once respected yet saw as maddening thorns in our side – whether it was a determined coach like Plattsburgh’s Bob Emery or a slick defenseman like the Cardinals’ Nick Rolls or a big-time goal scorer like Oswego’s Mike Lukajic or an impenetrable goalie like Mike DeLaVergne of Buffalo State.
So many great players.
So many great games.
So many great memories.
Memories are all that SUNYAC will now be to fans like me.
Memories are all that SUNYAC will be to the men who laced up and will lace up their skates for Brockport.
Think of them and things they experienced, such as: Finally ridding the Golden Eagles of the long-held Plattsburgh curse and then having a bunch of ultra-competitive games with the Cardinals, including one of the longest games in NCAA history....making the playoffs in 2008-2009, hosting that statement game against Potsdam, and then routinely making the playoffs after that…the long road trips to the North Country during which the coaches and the guys could bond.
But, for all that we will miss about SUNYAC, the future is exciting.
There’s a new conference for players and fans next season -- the United College Hockey Conference.
New rivalries will be made as Brockport and Geneseo will compete for conference glory with Chatham, Manhattanville, Nazareth, Neumann, Utica, and Wilkes.
It will be interesting to see new grudges develop, to witness new talents twice a year and in the playoffs, and to wonder what new moments will come.
I’m sad about losing a beloved tradition, but happy about gaining a different future.
Thank you, SUNYAC, for what was for this fan three decades of really awesome hockey.
The SUNY Brockport ice hockey team fell, 5-1, on the road Wednesday night in the first round of the SUNYAC Conference Tournament. Brockport ends the year 8-14-4 overall and 5-10-2 in the conference.
Cortland scored first, sneaking the puck in at 16:44 into the first period. Brockport recorded nine shots in the first but did not even up the score before heading into the first intermission.
The Red Dragons scored three times in the second period to take a commanding lead. They entered the second intermission with a 4-0 lead over the Green and Gold.
Brockport's Spencer Flansburg got the Golden Eagles on the board with their lone goal of the night at 11:00 into the third. Flansburg was assisted by Scott Ramaekers and Josh Grund. Cortland scored once more before the final horn, taking the win 5-1.
Dylan Wiemer played 59:18 minutes in goal making 30 saves.
Brockport ends its time in the SUNYAC with a mark of 5-9-2, as the program will head to the United College Hockey Conference next season.
On Wednesday night the No. 5 seeded Golden Eagle ice hockey team will
head down to No. 4 Cortland to face the Red Dragons in the 1st Round of
the SUNYAC Tournament. The game is scheduled for 7pm start in the Alumni
Arena.
Last Time Out: The Golden Eagles defeated SUNY
Morrisville, 6-3, on Saturday night on the road. Brockport earned
another two points towards conference standings, clinching a spot in the
postseason as the 5th seed with an overall record of 8-13-4 and 5-9-2 in the conference.
Spreading the Love: In the latest win against Morrisville, 13 different Golden Eagles registered a point. Dominic Chirico, Chase Maxwell, Andrew Harley, Scott Ramaekers, Ryan Brow and Connor Galloway all found the back of the net. Spencer Flansburg, Jordan Rosenbaum, Tobin Winslow, Josh Grund, Manny Sanchez, Jacob Gates and Victor Malzahn each had an assist.
SUNYAC Standings: Brockport taking the No. 5 seed, the
team will travel to face No. 4 Cortland. The other first round matchup
in the postseason has No. 6 Potsdam traveling to No. 3 Plattsburgh. No. 1
Geneseo and No. 2 Oswego have earned byes straight into the Semifinals.
Here is the full listing of the final postseason seeding:
On Saturday the Golden Eagle hockey team closed the regular season with
a, 6-3, win on the road Against Morrisville. Brockport officially
clinches a spot in the SUNYAC Tournament for the fourth time in the last
five seasons.
Head Coach Brian Dickinson gets the program to the postseason for the 11th
time in his career at Brockport. This group finished the regular season
at 8-13-4 overall and 5-9-2 in SUNYAC play, earning the No. 5 seed for
the conference tournament.
To start the contest, the Green and Gold outshot the opponent, 12-8, in
the first period. However, neither goalie would allow a score in the
first 20 minutes.
The Mustangs broke the tie in the second with a pair of scores,
including a power play and a short handed goal. They hoped to enter the
third up, 2-0, but Brockport answer back quickly. Dominic Chirico scored in the final two minutes of the second to make it a 2-1 game.
Spencer Flansburg and Jordan Rosenbaum assisted Chirico on his second score of the season. Rosenbaum made another assist in the third, helping Chase Maxwell find the back of the net to tie the game at 2-2.
Morrisville responded with a goal nearly a minute later to regain the
lead, 3-2. Then the Golden Eagles took over the game with four
unanswered goals in the final period. Spencer Flansburg got another assist along with Tobin Winslow on Andrew Harley's power play goal.
Harley tied the score (3-3), but Scott Ramaekers found the back of the net shortly after. Assisted by Josh Grund and Manny Sanchez, Ramaekers gave Brockport its first lead of the night (4-3).
It was Ryan Brow that made the score 5-3, with assists credited to Chase Maxwell and Jacob Gates. Connor Galloway would score a goal for a third game in a row, to create the 6-3 final.
Now with seven goals on the season, Galloway was assisted by Andrew Harley and Victor Malzahn. The Golden Eagles outshot the Mustangs, 16-9, in the third period.
Dylan Wiemer
logged 59:55 mintues in the contest between the pipes and made a total
of 20 saves in the road win. Brockport won the faceoff battle, 42-29.
The SUNYAC Tournament 1st Round game will be played at No. 4 seeded Cortland on Wednesday, February 21st at 7pm.
The SUNY Brockport ice hockey team defeated Fredonia State, 4-2, on
Saturday night in Fredonia. Brockport earned two big points towards the
conference standings and now sits 7-13-4 overall and 4-9-2 in the
SUNYAC.
Fredonia struck first scoring at 10:12 into the first period to go up
1-0 early. The Golden Eagles recorded 19 shots but could not even the
score in the opening period.
Brockport came out of the first intermission swinging. Chase Maxwell scored Brockport's first goal of the night just 1:18 into the second. Maxwell was assisted by Spencer Flansburg on the play, tying the score up at 1-1.
Nick Serafin put another point on the board for the Green and Gold at 3:31 into the second, assisted by Tobin Winslow, to give Brockport a 2-1 lead. Spencer Flansburg locked up the second period with a goal at 16:18, assisted by Dominic Chirico. Brockport headed into the second intermission up 3-1.
Fredonia got back into the action in the third period with a goal at 14:38. The Blue Devils trailed 3-2 before Connor Galloway snuck the puck in at 17:51. He was assisted by Andrew Harley and Victor Malzahn on the empty net goal, securing the 4-2 win.
Dylan Wiemer played 60:00 minutes in net, making 28 saves and allowing two goals for an overall save percentage of .933%.
The SUNY Brockport men's ice hockey team tied Buffalo State, 2-2, on
Friday night in Buffalo. Brockport is now 6-13-4 overall and 3-9-2 in
the conference.
Brockport recorded 23 shots in the first period to Buffalo State's 13,
but neither team found the back of the net in the first 20 minutes.
The Golden Eagles struck first with Connor Galloway sending the puck past Cumberworth at 8:26 into the second period. Galloway was assisted by Chase Maxwell and Manny Sanchez on the play. The Bengals answered the call almost immediately scoring at 10:07 in the second to tie the score up at 1-1.
Spencer Flansburg broke the tie, scoring a goal at 14:53, assisted by Andrew Harley. Flansburg's score sent the men into the final intermission up 2-1.
Buffalo State scored its second goal of the night at 7:56 into the third
evening up the score at 2-2. With no other score the game went to
overtime. Neither team could score in the 5-minute overtime period,
resulting in a tie.
Dylan Wiemer
played 65:00 minutes in goal, making 31 saves and allowing two goals.
He ended the night with an overall save percentage of .939%.
Last week, if you were watching Spectrum News' statewide broadcast, you may have seen a story about how special Oswego's broadcast of Friday's game against Brockport was -- WTOP aired its first-ever sports broadcast with a team made up entirely of women, on air and behind the scenes.
Here's Oswego's report on the milestone: https://www.oswego.edu/news/story/wtop-10-air-first-ever-all-women-run-sports-broadcast
The SUNY Brockport men's ice hockey team lost to Cortland Saturday night
5-1 at the Wegman's Ice Arena. Brockport is now 6-13-3 overall and
3-9-1 in SUNYAC play.
Brockport recorded a total of 13 shots in the first period. Cortland's first goal of the night came at 17:24 into the first.
Cortland scored three goals to open up the second period. Brockport's Schuyler Flansburg scored the Golden Eagles lone goal of the night at 18:06 into the second period. Flansburg was assisted by Chase Maxwell and Manny Sanchez. Cortland answered back quickly, scoring their fifth goal of the night at 18:55.
After a scoreless third period, Brockport recorded a total of 40 shots to Cortland's 33, and won 29 of 54 faceoffs.
In goal for the Green and Goal was David Filak. Filak made 28 saves and allowed five goals on the night, giving him a save percentage of .848%.
The SUNY Brockport men's ice hockey team fell, 5-1, to the Oswego State
Lakers in Oswego on Friday night. The Golden Eagles are now 3-8-1 in the
conference and 6-12-3 overall on the season.
The Golden Eagles recorded a total of seven shots in the first 20
minutes compared to 11 from the Lakers. Both teams went into the first
intermission scoreless.
Oswego scored twice in the second period to break the tie and take
control. The first goal was scored at 4:26 into the period, followed by
a second goal at 11:53. Brockport recorded a total of nine shots in the
second and began the third period down 2-0.
The Lakers scored three more goals in the third period to take a
commanding 5-0 lead. The Golden Eagles first and only goal of the night
came at 14:28 into the third. Scott Ramaekers scored to prevent the shutout, assisted by Josh Grund. Oswego didn't allow for a chance at a comeback, taking the 5-1 win.
Dylan Wiemer spent 59:37 minutes in goal or the Green and Gold, making at total of 27 saves.