Brockport falls to Utica in home opener

The Golden Eagles could not overcome an early 4-0 deficit, falling to #3 ranked Utica in their home opener, 5-1, on Saturday, November 16^th. The Golden Eagles dropped to 0-4-2 overall and 0-4 in conference play following the loss.
 
The Pioneers set the tone from the get-go, netting four unanswered goals to go into the second period up 4-0. Eric Vitale (5:07), Drake Morse (10:47), Shane Murphy (12:20), and Jakob Breault (17:05) all lit the lamp for Utica.
 
In the second period, the strong Brockport power play would get the Golden Eagles on the board. Aidan Taylor found paydirt on the man advantage, with Manny Sanchez and Victor Malzahn chipping in with assists at the 15:12 mark of the second.
 
John Mulera of Utica would respond in less than three minutes at the 18:10 mark of the second, giving the Pioneers a 5-1 lead entering the third.
 
Much like the second period, the third proved to be an even affair, with neither team finding the back of the net. The shots battle was down the middle in the period, with Utica holding an 8-6 edge.
 
Cole Hudson started between the pipes for Brockport, totaling 30 saves on the day across 60 minutes of action.
 
Chase Maxwell led Brockport in the faceoff circle, winning 10 of 19 draws.
 
Kaleb Miller led Brockport in the shots department, launching three shots on goal.
 
Following a rough first period, Brockport rebounded to hold Utica to just one goal in the final 40 minutes.

Brockport falls 5-2 to #3 ranked Utica

 The Brockport ice hockey team came up short at #3 ranked Utica, 5-2, on Friday, November 15^th. The Golden Eagles fell to 0-3-2 overall and 0-3 in UCHC play to begin the season.
 
The Pioneer's offense struck early and often, with Matt Wood getting Utica on the board 9:01 into the first period.
 
Just 1:51 later, Utica would strike on the Brockport power play, with Andrew Della Rovere netting a shorthanded goal to put the Pioneers up 2-0.
 
Following Utica's 3^rd goal to go up 3-0 in the second period, Jacob Gates would open the scoring for Brockport, with Kaleb Miller and Matt Anastasio.
 
After cutting the Utica lead to 3-1, the Pioneers would take two of the last three goals of the contest. Jakob Breault and Eric Vitale of Utica would extend the lead to 5-2.
 
Manny Sanchez would drill a powerplay goal for Brockport's lone tally in the final period.
 
Adian Tayor and Joseph Nikac chipped in with an assist each on the Sanchhez powerplay goal.
 
Sasha Trudel was productive throughout and was the lone Golden Eagle with a +1 in the evening.
 
Cole Hudson kept the Golden Eagles close, making 45 saves, including 20 saves in the opening period.
 
Manny Sanchez led Brockport with four shots, netting a goal in a strong effort.

Manhattanville has weekend sweep

The Brockport hockey team fell in Saturday's matchup with Manhattanville, 6-3. The Golden Eagles moved to 0-2-2 overall with a 0-2-0 mark in UCHC play.
 
For the third time this season, the Golden Eagles lit the lamp first, thanks to Matt Anastasio from Ben Saurbaugh.
 
With 1:28 left in the first period, Johno Hoins of Manhattanville would net a power play goal to tie the game up at 1-1 going into the second quarter.
 
Following a Manhattanville goal from Mitchell Watson, Schuyler Flansburg struck at 9:07 in the second period, tying the game up at 2-2.
 
Manhattanville responded with back-to-back tallies, going up 4-2 in the second period. Needing momentum, Michael Meredith connected for a big goal with 1:13 left in the second to bring Brockport within one entering the third period.
 
Meredith's goal would be the last for Brockport, with Manhattanville adding two more scores in the third to come away with the 6-3 win.
 
David Filak started between the pipes for Brockport, making 25 saves.
 
Chase Maxwell and Ben Saurbaugh chipped in with an assist each on the day.
 
Manny Sanchez had a day in the faceoff circle, winning 12 of 18 draws.

Brockport falls to Manhattanville

 The Brockport hockey team came up short in its UCHC opener at Manhattanville, falling 5-4 on Friday, November 8^th. The Golden Eagles fell to 0-1-2 on the season following the loss.
 
The Brockport powerplay stayed hot throughout, with Josh Grund netting the game-opening goal at the 7:13 mark on the man advantage.
 
Manhattanville would get the last laugh in the opening period, scoring two goals in 22 seconds to take a 2-1 lead into the second period.
 
The Golden Eagle man advantage would strike again in the second period, with Chase Maxwell finding paydirt to tie the contest up at 2-2 at 5:23 in the second.
 
Much like the first period, Manhattanville would net the next two goals of the period to enter the third period up 4-2.
 
After tacking on another goal to go up 5-2, the Golden Eagles would fight back. Dominic Chirico and Jacob Gates connected for goals 18 seconds apart to bring Brockport within one goal with 5:06 left in the contest.
 
Despite two late chances from Spencer Flansburg, the Golden Eagles could not find the tying goal, falling 5-4 on the road.
 
Jacob Gates (1G, 1A) and Spencer Flansburg (2A) posted two points for the Green and Gold.
 
Cole Hudson started between the pipes for Brockport, making 22 saves on the night.

Livio Azevedo article

For the Canalside Chronicles, Brayden Peters and Joey Campbell created an excellent report about Livio Azevedo, the second European to ever have played for Coach Dickinson:

  https://canalsidechronicles.com/18023/uncategorized/the-swiss-connection/

Spencer Flansburg is the conference Player of the Week

On Monday, November 4th, Spencer Flansburg was named the Empire 8 Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Week following a strong weekend at the Buffalo State Bengals Classic.

Across two games for the Golden Eagles on the week, Flansburg tallied three points with two goals and an assist. In Brockport's 2-2 shootout loss against Saint Anselm, Flansburg sent the game into overtime with a clutch goal at the 18:21 mark of the third period. He would finish with five shots on the day in addition to winning 75% of his faceoffs.

Flansburg had another big day against Misericordia, adding another goal and an assist in Brockport's 5-5 shootout loss on Saturday. He would pick up his assist on Mitchell Haight's power-play goal in the second period and netted Brockport's 5th goal of the day on the power-play in the third period. 

Two games into the season, Flansburg leads Brockport in goals (2, T-1) and points (3). He posted four goals and nine assists for 13 points in his freshman season in 2023-24.

Brockport ties Misericordia

The Brockport hockey team tied against Misericordia at the Buffalo State Bengals Classic, 4-4, on Saturday, November 2^nd. The Golden Eagles came up short in the shootout, 2-0, falling to 0-0-2 to begin the season.
 
The Golden Eagles would light the lamp on their first shot, with Sacha Trudel finding Kaleb Miller for the opening goal of the contest.
 
Misericordia would respond at the 8:23 mark of the second to tie the game at 1-1 before the Golden Eagles would strike for the next three goals.
 
Mitchell Haight would score his first goal as a Golden Eagle on the power play at the 13:40 mark of the second before Victor Malzahn netted the final goal of the 2^nd to put Brockport up 3-1 entering the third period.
 
The Brockport power play would strike again, this time with Spencer Flansburg scoring 9:11 into the third to give Brockport a 4-1 advantage.
 
The Cougars would control the remainder of the contest, scoring three goals in 8:18 to tie the game at 4-4 and force overtime.
 
Dax Easter would come up big in overtime, making three of his 20 saves on the day to force a shootout.
 
The Golden Eagles were unable to break through in the shootout, falling 2-0 and coming away with a point.
 
Brockport was excellent in the faceoff circle, winning 40 of 66 chances.
 
Chase Maxwell, Jacob Gates, Josh Grund, and Sacha Trudel all chipped in with assists on the day.
 
Spencer Flansburg led the way with a goal, assist, and team-leading five shots in a strong effort.

Brockport ties Saint Aslem

The Brockport hockey team tied in the season opener against Division 2 Saint Anselm College in Buffalo, 2-2, on Friday, November 1^st. The Golden Eagles would fall in the shootout (3-2) to move to 0-0-1 to begin the season.
 
Both goaltenders would put on a show in the opening period, with Brockport goalie Cole Hudson making eight of a combined 18 saves between the two goaltenders.
 
The Hawks would net the opening tally, with Hunter Brackett scoring an unassisted goal at the 3:34 mark of the second to put Saint Anselm up 1-0.
 
With just two minutes until the second intermission, Brockport would grab some much-needed momentum. It would come from Chase Maxwell finding Victor Malzahn for Brockport's opening goal, tying the score at 1-1 entering the 3^rd period.
 
Much like the second period, Saint Anselm would score early in the third, with Patrick DeMarinis putting the Hawks back ahead 3:59 into the 3^rd period.
 
The Golden Eagles would not back down, finding the tying goal in the third with just 1:39 left in regulation. Freshman Sacha Trudel found Spencer Flansburg for a clutch goal to tie the score at 2-2, and send the game into overtime.
 
Cole Hudson would come up big in overtime, making four of his 21 saves in the overtime period to force a shootout.
 
Kaleb Miller and Mitchell Haight would light the lamp in the shootout, but Hawks goalie Cam Carroll would stand strong to give Saint Anselm the extra point.
 
The faceoff battle was virtually even, with Brockport going 36-34 in the circle.    
 
Spencer Flansburg led Brockport in shots, firing five shots and adding a goal in the contest. Flansburg also led the team with a +2 rating on the day.
 
Manny Sanchez and Dominic Chirico blocked a shot each for the Green and Gold.

USCHO looks at the season ahead in the revamped UCHC

USCHO's preview of the UCHC season:

https://www.uscho.com/2024/10/30/uchc-mens-hockey-season-preview-pioneers-face-off-with-new-challengers-in-re-vamped-uchc/

Athletic Department's season preview

 

The Brockport hockey team will return to the ice for a pair of exhibition games at home this weekend to kickstart the new campaign. The Golden Eagles will host the EHL All-Stars on Friday, October 25th at 7pm before taking on Morrisville on Saturday, October 26th at 6pm.

2023-24 Recap: The men finished the 2023-24 season with an 8-14-4 record, posting a 5-9-2 record in SUNYAC play. The Golden Eagles secured a spot in the SUNYAC Tournament, eventually falling to the #4 seed Cortland Red Dragons on the road, 5-1, in the opening round. Connor Galloway led the offense with seven goals (T-1), 12 assists, and 19 points. Chase Maxwell was close behind with seven goals and 16 points. Jordan Rosenbaum led the defensive effort with a team-high 30 blocked shots. Dylan Wiemer served as the primary goaltender, making 546 saves on the season with a 3.29 goals allowed average.

Seven Golden Eagles were named AHCA Scholar All-Americans, including Dominic Chirico, Josh Higgins, Connor Roach, Trevor Joule, Andrew Harley, Michael Meredith, and Schuyler Flansburg.

Specialty Games: Brockport will host the Golden Flyers of Nazareth on Friday, December 6th at 7 p.m. for the annual Teddy Bear Toss before hosting Chatham for Alumni Night on Saturday, January 18th at 4 p.m. The Willie Bee Foundation Jersey Night game is the next special event on the schedule, coming against Utica on Friday, January 31st at 7 p.m. A week removed from the 31st, Brockport will host Geneseo in the Face Off Against Cancer Game on February 7th at 7 p.m. The Golden Eagles will then host Senior Night against Nazareth on Saturday, February 15th at 4 p.m.

Key Returners: The Green and Gold return 19 members of the 2023-24 squad, including several top scorers. Chase Maxwell returns as Brockport's second top scorer from 2023-24, posting seven goals and nine assists for 16 points. The Golden Eagles return six of its top nine scorers, including Josh Grund (6G, 9A), Spencer Flansburg (4G, 9A), Manny Sanchez (4G, 8A), Schuyler Flansburg (4G, 4A), and Michael Meredith (4G, 4A). Holding down the defensive line, Brockport returns top defensemen Jordan Rosenbaum, Ryan Brow, Jacob Rodrigue, and Dominic Chirico as well as goalies David Filak and Trevor Joule. The 2024-25 squad will boast a strong mix of returning production and fresh faces.

Captains: Brockport will be represented by captains Mitchell Haight and Michael Meredith, alongside assistant captains Chase Maxwell and Dominic Chirico. Haight will serve as a captain in his graduate season, coming to Brockport following four years at Elmira.

Fresh Faces: The Golden Eagles welcome 11 new members to the program, including freshmen Livio Azevedo, Connor McAleer, Sacha Trudel, Joseph Nikac, Kaleb Miller, Andrew Haugh, Dax Easter, Micheal Holland, and Aidan Taylor. Junior transfer goalie Cole Hudson joins Brockport following stints at D1 Vermont and D2 American International, with defenseman Mitchell Haight transferring in following four years at Elmira.

Up Next: Following a pair of exhibition games, the Golden Eagles will open the season in Buffalo for the Buffalo State Bengals Classic, beginning on Friday, November 1st.

UCHC Preseason Coaches' Poll

 

The United Collegiate Hockey Conference is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Men's Preseason Coaches' Poll. The 2024-25 UCHC Preseason Poll is voted on by all six league coaches with three-time defending champion Utica University selected as the top team in the conference at the start of the year for the seventh consecutive season.

Utica garnered five of the six first place votes and 25 total points. Utica has won all seven regular season championships since the conference began play in 2017-18. The Pioneers are attempting to win their sixth UCHC title, having also won in 2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23 and last season. The Pioneers rolled to an impressive 24-3-3 record in 2023-24, including a 19-0-1 mark in UCHC play. Utica, who begins the season ranked No. 4 nationally, advanced to the 2024 NCAA Division III Frozen Four.

UCHC newcomer SUNY Geneseo earned the other first place vote and is selected to finish second in the 2024-25 preseason poll. The Knights begin the season ranked seventh nationally after finishing the 2023-24 season with a 21-6-0 record, while earning the SUNYAC Regular Season Championship and advancing to the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Nazareth University, who advanced to the 2023 UCHC Championship game and earned a UCHC postseason berth last season, is selected to finish third overall with 14 points.

Manhattanville University and UCHC newcomer SUNY Brockport both earned 11 points in the preseason poll, tied for fourth. Manhattanville finished fifth in the UCHC standings last season, advancing to the opening round of the league tournament. Brockport won eight games advanced to the first round of the SUNYAC Tournament last season.

Chatham University garnered eight points overall and is predicted to finish sixth. Last season, the Cougars placed sixth in the UCHC standings and advanced to the first round of the UCHC Tournament.

2024-25 UCHC Men's Preseason Coaches Poll

1. Utica – 25 Points (5 First Place Votes)

2. SUNY Geneseo – 21 Points (1 First Place Vote)

3. Nazareth - 14 Points

T4. SUNY Brockport – 11 Points

T4. Manhattanville - 11 Points

6. Chatham - 8 Points

Next week, the UCHC will unveil its 2024-25 Players to Watch. Exhibition action continues this weekend before the regular season formally begins on Friday, Nov. 1. Conference play starts a week later.

Your '24-'25 captains

Here are your '24-'25 Golden Eagle Captains

Captain: Michael Meredith
Captain: Mitchell Haight
Assistant Captain: Chase Maxwell
Assistant Captain: Dominic Chirico

Todd Brudz has passed away

Brockport hockey and the entire community have lost a dear friend.

Tod Brudz, the beloved Zamboni driver who always took great care of our ice with a smile, has passed away.

Our hearts go out to his family.

Here is Tod's obituary:

Thaddeus F. “Tod” Brudz of Cheektowaga, NY passed away on October 6th , 2024.

Predeceased by his father, Thaddeus P. “Ted” Brudz; sister, Jennifer Brudz; and grandson, John Paul Brudz. Survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Phyllis (née Fortin); mother, Edwina Brudz; daughter, Victoria Brudz; son, Trevor (Kaleigh) Brudz; sisters, Anne (Gerald) Bennett, and Karen (Joseph) Emmanuele; brother, Thomas (Caren) Brudz; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family members.

Tod was a devout Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and New York Mets fan. His many joys included his Polish heritage, cooking, faith, and helping others. He was also a favorite Zamboni driver of many in the Brockport community for many years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday October 12th at 11am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Brockport, NY.

Video from 1987: Brockport hosts Cortland

A few days ago, Carmen DelPlato posted this classic WXXI broadcast to YouTube -- Brockport hosting Cortland on November 21st, 1987. 

 

 

Nikac commits to Brockport

Joe Nikac of the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s St. Michael’s Buzzers has confirmed his commitment to SUNY Brockport beginning with the 2024-25 season.

Nikac spent three-plus years with the Burlington Cougars of the OJHL before joining the Buzzers part way through the 2023-24 season.

He had 40 (11 goals/29 assists) points in 54 games last season.

“Congratulations to Joe on his commitment to Brockport,” Buzzers General Manager and Head Coach Rich Ricci said. ”I know he took his time this summer and had some options before his choice."

Joe brings Brockport size and skill along with a strong work ethic.

Alumnus Dave Hostetter has passed away

An alumnus of the hockey team has passed away. Dave Hostetter played for the Golden Eagles in the 1970s and graduated from the college in 1979. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.

Here is Dave's obituary...

David W. Hostetter

June 24, 1957 — August 20, 2024

David W Hostetter of Rochester passed away August 20, 2024 from a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born in Montreal, Quebec Canada.

Predeceased by his parents B.David and Madge Hostetter, sister Bonnie Collins, father-in-law and mother-in-law Louis and Marge Canale. Survived by his wife Susan, sons Jonathan and Eric (Kaylee), sister-in-law Luanne (Greg) Kovacs of Atlantic Beach Fl, brother-in-law John (Cindy) Canale of Batavia NY, aunt Sarah Hostetter of Boston MA, his Canadian family, furry friends Milo and Marley, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Dave received his undergraduate degree from SUNY Brockport and his Masters degree from RIT. He was an IT Executive at Bausch and Lomb, RIT where he retired and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes where he completed his professional career.

Hockey was a huge part of Dave’s life. He played goalie for 42 years beginning at 8 years old in Canada. In addition to playing the sport, he coached Jonathan and Eric from youth hockey up through college hockey at St Bonaventure University. Loved by all he coached.

Dave was a car enthusiast with a passion for Porsches. He was a member of the Niagara Region of the Porsche Club of America for 38 years holding leadership positions of President, VP, Board Member, Driver Ed Committee Member, Driver Ed Instructor and Driver Ed Classroom lead. He was an advocate and instructor for Street Survival. He drove his Porsches on numerous tracks, but his favorite by far was Watkins Glen International which he drove too many times to count.

He had a good ride.

At Dave’s request, there will be no public service held.

In memory of Dave, donations can be made to Sunset House 3746 St Paul Blvd Rochester NY 14617.

Ramaekers continues to play hockey

 

The Binghamton Black Bears are proud to announce that forward, Scott Ramaekers, has been re-signed for the the 2024-25 season. The SUNY Brockport alum played in eight regular-season games last year.

In his second game with the Black Bears, Ramaekers scored two goals against the Elmira River Sharks. He spent six years as a member of the Buffalo Jr. Sabers organization. Prior to joining the Black Bears, the 26-year-old had played the last four seasons with the Golden Eagles in the SUNYAC. In 91 games with Brockport, Ramaekers recorded 16 goals and added 20 assists.

All-American Scholars

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.

2024-2025 schedule

 

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

Azevedo commits to Brockport

The Tampa Bay Juniors are proud to announce that forward Livio Azevedo has committed to play next season with SUNY Brockport. Brockport is located in Western New York.

“I am very grateful that TBJ, offered me a key forward position in the first line and brought me into their hockey family.” Stated Livio. “Great people and environment to be in. The coaching team has built a superior program, offering every player opportunities to enhance themselves and excel. Coupled with a state of the art facility, there are ample opportunities to get better on and off the ice.

“We were very fortunate to land a player of Livio’s talents!” Remarked Head Coach Garrett Strot. “Livio is one of the most complete players I have coached. He is a complete 200 foot player and the ultimate team guy! Livio will be an impact for Brockport from day one and be an assest not only to the hockey team but the school.”

“I came in with a strong foundation in the cognitive, neurological and athletic side of the game. For me it is important to keep working on those areas and that was the first and only place in junior hockey where I could do so, and where my talent was recognized and appreciated.” Continued Azevedo. “Especially with Brett who specialises his knowledge on the cognitive side, and speed of the game. Garrett and Brett assisted us through the season and we all can agree that we improved every single day. They knew what to do and respected every single players area of opportunity and worked on it individually. It was by far my best year with the greatest staff and teammates in junior hockey and I take every single moment with me. I wanna thank Tasha and Kuba for their great support, and a big thank you to Kevin being in the office every day doing the administration. The biggest thank you goes to the Strots, all their effort and passion behind what they do is enormous, a lot of respect to all of you!”

“I visited Brockport the first time I came to the States. It is a good place to study and pursue my passion for hockey at the same time. They have a solid sports management program and a great hockey facility, which allow me to focus on my education and hockey equally.”

The Tampa Bay Juniors wish Livio the best of luck as he continues his hockey journey!

“It is with gratitude and appreciation that I embarked on the next steps in my journey and am grateful for the TBJ team and all you have done for me.”

Harley transfers to Oswego

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.

Taylor commits to Brockport

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

Gershon returns to Chatham

 

Michael Gershon ('09) was an impressive hard-hitting defenseman for the Golden Eagles. In 2008, he scored a hat trick (the first Brockport blueliner to ever do so) in a 7-2 demolition of Geneseo and was awarded Second Team All-SUNYAC honors that same season.

Here's some news about Michael and Chatham University:

On Tuesday, Chatham Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Leonard Trevino announced the return of Michael Gershon as Head Men's Hockey Coach.

"We are excited to welcome Coach Gershon back to our program and look forward to the future of Men's Hockey at Chatham," said Trevino.

Gershon, who departed Chatham before this past season, is the program's all-time wins leader (28) and led the Cougars to their first winning season (2022-23) and first postseason appearance (2021-22).

Easter commits to Brockport

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.

Trudel commits to Brockport

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.”