2026-2027 Team Photo

 

A look at the weekend and the season ahead

The Brockport ice hockey team will open the 2026-27 season at home against Stevenson University on Friday, October 30th at 7 pm. The Golden Eagles will take on Neumann University for Senior Night at the Wegmans Ice Arena on Saturday at 4 PM. 

2025-26 Season Recap

Ice Hockey finished the 2025-26 season 10-16 overall with a 6-10 mark in UCHC contests, securing a berth in the UCHC Tournament in back-to-back seasons. The Golden Eagles earned two top-15 wins, defeating then #15-ranked Chatham at home, 2-1, on November 22nd. Snapping a 20-game head-to-head losing streak, Brockport downed #10-ranked SUNY Geneseo on the road, 3-2, back on February 20th. Facing Chatham in the opening round of the UCHC Tournament, David Filak delivered one of the greatest goaltending performances in school history. In one of the longest contests in Division III postseason history, Filak set a new career-high with 61 saves, keeping Brockport alive. Despite the historic effort, the Golden Eagles fell to the Cougars, 4-3, in triple overtime, ending Brockport's season. Ice Hockey earned a slew of postseason honors, highlighted by UCHC and Empire 8 Rookie of the Year Nick Reif. Reif (1st team) would serve as one of three Golden Eagles who earned Empire 8 All-Conference honors, alongside Kyle Kussmann and David Filak.

Returning Firepower

Despite losing 2025-26 team captain Dominic Chirico, the Golden Eagles return nearly all their production from last season. Leading goal scorer and conference Rookie of the Year Nick Reif returns alongside fellow top point scorer and experienced vet Manny Sanchez. Reif and Sanchez each led Brockport with 21 points each, with Reif leading the team in goals (9) and Sanchez leading the squad in assists (14). Brockport returns each of their top eight scorers from last season, including Matthew Lee (8G, 11A), Brody Seitz (8G, 11A), Kyle Kussmann (4G, 13A), and Aidan Taylor (5G, 8A). Schuyler Flansburg and Spencer Flansburg return for their senior seasons, bringing a wealth of game experience and leadership to a young Brockport squad. On defense, Andrew Haugh, Nicolas Maria, Jacob Gates, and Jackson Faughnan all return looking to build on strong seasons. Juniors Sacha Trudel, Connor McAleer, Kaleb Miller, and sophomore Michael Kull return looking to make a instant impact. Between the pipes, the Golden Eagles return all three primary goaltenders from last season, including David Filak, Dax Easter, and Trevor Joule.

Fresh Faces

The Golden Eagles will welcome freshman additions Liam Reed, John Rusen, Brayden Scibor, Brennan Green, Luca Restauri, and Joseph Wennogle. Brockport also added in the transfer portal, bringing in junior forward Eric Bertelsen from Elmira College to bolster the offense. In 47 games for the Soaring Eagles, Bertelsen posted career totals of nine goals and nine assists for 18 points. The 2026-27 class will look to leave their mark on the Brockport Ice Hockey Program.

Senior Day

Before the start of Saturday's contest, Brockport Ice Hockey will honor seniors Jacob Gates, Schuyler Flansburg, Spencer Flansburg, David Filak, and Trevor Joule for their dedication and contributions to the program. Schuyler Flansburg will serve as the captain of the 2026-27 Golden Eagles; Spencer Flansburg, Jacob Gates, and Manny Sanchez will each serve as alternate captains.

Scouting Stevenson

The Mustangs are coming off a strong 16-10-1 season with a 13-6-1 mark in MAC play. Brockport came up short in 2025's early-season matchup, 2-1, with the two teams splitting the six head-to-head matchups dating back to 2017.

Scouting Neumann

The Knights finished the 2025-26 season with a 17-9-2 overall record and a 14-5-2 mark in MAC play, winning the MAC Conference and earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Eagles rolled to a 6-2 win at Neumann last season and hold a 12-2 record across 14 meetings dating back to 2002.     

Up Next: Brockport will head to Cortland for non-conference play on Friday, November 6th at 7 PM.  

Wall of Honor and Alumni Weekend

Congratulations to these individuals for being selected for induction into the Ice Hockey Wall of Honor!

This is a well-deserved recognition of their contributions to the program and the lasting impact they have made on Brockport hockey.

Being named to the Wall of Honor is a special achievement, and SUNY Brockport Ice Hockey is proud to recognize their place in the history and tradition of the program. The inductees' accomplishments and commitment to Brockport hockey have helped shape the foundation of the program and the legacy it continues to build today.

The team looks forward to celebrating them during the upcoming Alumni Weekend and sharing this special occasion with the inductees, their families, former teammates, and the Brockport hockey community.

You will find the schedule of events for Alumni Weekend in the accompanying flier. The team hopes you will be able to join them for the festivities as they celebrate the program, reconnect with alumni, and officially honor this year's inductees.

Congratulations once again on this outstanding and well-deserved honor. We look forward to celebrating with you!

 

Your 2026-2027 Golden Eagles

 

Image	#	Full Name	Yr.	Pos.	S/C	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	Previous School	Birth Year
	1	Liam Reid	Fr.	G	L	6-4	185	Elora, Ontario	Elmira Sugar Kings	'05
	3	John Rusen	Fr.	D	R	5-11	175	Madison, NJ	Worcester Jr. Railers (NCDC)	'05
	5	Brayden Scibor	Fr.	D	R	5-11	180	Lancaster, NY	Niagara Falls Canucks (OJHL)	'06
	8	Kyle Kussmann	So.	D	L	5-11	180	Erin, Ontario	Navan Grads (CCHL)	'04
	9	Jacob Gates	Sr.	D	L	5-10	185	Clifton, ME	Protec Jr. Ducks (EHL)	'02
	10	Michael Kull	So.	F	L	6-1	175	Hamburg, NY	Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL)	'04
	11	Eric Bertelsen	Jr.	F	R	5-9	175	Belmont, Ontario	Elmira College (UCHC)	'03
	12	Manny Sanchez	Gr.	F	R	5-8	155	Potsdam, NY	Boston Advantage (NCDC)	'01
	14	Brennan Green	Fr.	F	L	6-0	180	Trenton, MI	Winnipeg Blues (MJHL)	'05
	16	Connor McAleer	Jr.	F	L	5-10	170	East Lansing, MI	Railers Hockey Club (EHL)	'03
	18	Sacha Trudel	Jr.	F	L	5-10	190	Cowansville, Quebec	Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NCDC)	'03
	19	Luca Restauri	Fr.	D	L	6-0	185	Hamilton, Ontario	Navan Grads (CCHL)	'05
	21	Kaleb Miller	Jr.	F	R	5-11	160	Traverse City, MI	Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL)	'03
	22	Nick Reif	So.	F	R	5-11	170	Depew, NY	New Hampshire Mountain Kings (NAHL)	'04
	23	Schuyler Flansburg	Sr.	F	L	6-2	181	Saratoga Springs, NY	CT Jr. Rangers (NCDC)	'02
	24	Spencer Flansburg	Sr.	F	R	6-1	181	Saratoga Springs, NY	CT Jr. Rangers (NCDC)	'02
	26	Andrew Haugh	Jr.	D	R	6-0	185	Victor, NY	Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL)	'03
	27	Brody Seitz	So.	F	L	6-1	170	Hamburg, NY	Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL)	'04
	30	David Filak	Sr.	G	L	5-11	212	Northville, MI	Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL)	'02
	33	Dax Easter	Jr.	G	L	6-0	170	Brockville, Ontario	Kemptville 73's (CCHL)	'03
	34	Joseph Wennogle	Fr.	F	R	6-1	165	Castle Rock, CO	Pueblo Bulls (NCDC)	'05
	35	Trevor Joule	Sr.	G	L	6-2	170	Staten Island, NY	New England Wolves (EHL)	'02
	43	Nicolas Maria	So.	D	L	6-1	180	Mississauga, Ontario	Oakville Blades (OJHL)	'04
	44	Jackson Faughnan	So.	D	R	6-1	175	Binghamton, NY	South Shore Kings (NCDC)	'04
	88	Aidan Taylor	Jr.	F	R	5-11	170	Oakville, Ontario	Oakville Blades (OJHL)	'03
	89	Matthew Lee	So.	F	L	5-9	168	Fort Erie, Ontario	Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL)	'05
	92	Joshua Przystal	So.	F	L	5-10	175	Grand Island, NY	Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL)	'04

UCHC players to watch

The UCHC has selected their "Players to Watch" for Brockport

Schuyler Flansburg, Sr., F, Saratoga Springs, NY - Schuyler Flansburg tallied eight goals in 2025-26 and will serve as team captain for Brockport this season.

Nick Reif, So., F, Depew, NY - Reif was named the 2025-26 UCHC Rookie of the Year after recording nine goals, 12 assists and 21 points in 24 games last season.

Manny Sanchez, Gr., F, Potsdam, NY - Sanchez tied for the team leading in scoring with 21 points on seven goals and 14 assists in 22 games last season.

 

 

Your 2026-2027 captains