Friday, November 6, 2026

Stylus season preview

 Nicholas Rivoli wrote this report for the Brockport Stylus...

Brockport men’s ice hockey enters the season refocused and ready. After a crushing triple-overtime loss to Chatham University in the UCHC tournament on Feb. 25, 2026, the Golden Eagles are approaching this season with a different attitude.  

“We want our guys to focus on being the best version of Brockport hockey,” said coach Brian Dickinson when asked about the mindset his team had headed into the season.  

Mindset and mentality are very important to Dickinson and his coaching staff this season.

“We want to focus on ourselves and continue to improve,” said Dickinson. “As long as we play to that strength and not get complacent, things will turn out fine.”   

The Golden Eagles are a well-balanced team in terms of experience this season. The roster consists of six freshmen, eight sophomores, seven juniors, five seniors, and one graduate student.   

Graduate student Manny Sanchez returns this year as the Golden Eagle’s reigning leading scorer and has received high praise from Dickinson.

“Manny is a dynamic player and skates great,” Dickinson said. “He has great vision and handles the puck very well.” 

Other offensive players to watch are sophomore Nick Reif, the former UCHC rookie of the year, alongside fellow sophomore Matthew Lee, who also contributed to the offense last season. They are looking to continue to make a huge impact for the Golden Eagles.  

On defense, Brockport also has some stout defenders such as senior Jacob Gates and sophomore Kyle Kuzman. Both average 25 to 27 minutes of ice time.   

Goaltenders David Filak and Dax Easter look to pick up where they left off and continue to perform to both get time in the net. Freshman goaltender Liam Reid is ready to learn from the two, as his Golden Eagle career begins.   

Dickinson emphasized the importance of playing efficiently in transition.

“The way we’re gonna play the game this year, we want to emphasize playing fast and not giving other teams the opportunity to set up in transition,” Dickinson said. 

One of Brockport’s biggest goals this season is not only to make the playoffs but to host a playoff game.  

“If our goaltending and special teams are on, we can beat any team on any given night,” Dickinson said. 

Dickinson and his team have started 1-1, opening their 2026-2027 campaign with a 2-4 home-opening loss to Stevenson University on Friday, Oct. 30 and a strong 6-4 win over Neumann University on Saturday, Oct. 31. Brockport (1-1) will travel to face the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons (1-0) on Friday, Nov. 6. The puck drops at 7 p.m. inside Alumni Arena. 


Source: https://thestylus.org/8951/sports/brockport-mens-ice-hockey-preview-progress-for-playoffs/ 


The weekend ahead

The Brockport ice hockey team is set for a pair of non-conference matchups against former conference rivals this weekend, traveling to Cortland on Friday, November 6th at 7 p.m. before returning home to host #9 Oswego State on Saturday at 7 p.m. The Golden Eagles will look to carry the momentum from a strong opening weekend into another challenging two-game stretch.

Senior Night Success

The Golden Eagles celebrated Senior Night in winning fashion, earning a 6-4 victory over Neumann University last Saturday. Before the contest, Brockport honored five seniors: Spencer Flansburg, David Filak, Jacob Gates, Schuyler Flansburg, and Trevor Joule.

Matthew Lee paced the Brockport offense with a goal and three assists, including a shorthanded goal in the first period. Jackson Faughnan added a goal and an assist, while Nick Reif also finished with a goal and an assist. Manny Sanchez, Sacha Trudel, and Nicolas Maria rounded out the Golden Eagles' scoring.

In net, David Filak (W, 1-1) delivered a strong performance on his Senior Night, turning aside 36 of 40 shots to help secure the victory.

Freshman Impact

Through his first two games as a Golden Eagle, freshman Brennan Green has already made an impact. Green leads Brockport with a +3 rating, recording his first collegiate goal in his debut against Stevenson before posting a +2 rating in the Senior Night victory over Neumann.

Balanced Offensive Attack

Brockport has seen contributions across its lineup to open the season, with seven Golden Eagles recording multiple points in the first two games.

Matthew Lee leads the team with four points (G, 3A), while Jackson Faughnan, Spencer Flansburg, Joshua Przystal, Manny Sanchez, Nick Reif, and Kyle Kussmann have each produced at a point-per-game pace.

Scouting Cortland

Cortland sits atop the receiving votes section of the USCHO.com Division III Ice Hockey Rankings after opening the season with a 6-3 victory over Wilkes. Friday's matchup will mark the first meeting between the former conference rivals since 2024. Brockport and Cortland are even at 17-17-2 in their series dating back to the 2006 season.

Scouting Oswego State

Oswego State enters the weekend ranked ninth in the USCHO.com Division III Ice Hockey Rankings after splitting its opening-weekend series against No. 4/6 St. Norbert. The Lakers are coming off a 19-7-2 campaign in 2025-26, which ended with a loss to No. 1 Hobart in the SUNYAC Championship.

Monday, November 2, 2026

Brockport is victorious on Senior Night


The Brockport men's ice hockey team secured a 6-4 Senior Night victory over Neumann University, using a strong offensive start and timely scoring to earn the win. The Golden Eagles scored three times in the opening period and added two more goals in the second before sealing the victory with a third-period tally.

Before the start of the contest, the Golden Eagles honored seniors Spencer Flansburg, David Filak, Jacob Gates, Schuyler Flansburg, and Trevor Joule for their dedication and contributions to the Brockport Ice Hockey Program. 

Brockport wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Nick Reif opening the scoring at 7:37 of the first period with a power-play goal assisted by Matthew Lee and Michael Kull. Lee doubled the lead at 10:21, scoring an unassisted shorthanded goal to give the Golden Eagles a 2-0 advantage.

Manny Sanchez extended Brockport's lead to 3-0 at 13:04 with another power-play goal, assisted by Brody Seitz and Reif. Neumann responded with two goals late in the period, including a power-play tally from Ryder Nienhuis at 15:40 and an unassisted goal from Nikolai Tishkevich at 17:25, cutting Brockport's lead to 3-2.

Neumann tied the game at 3-3 just 51 seconds into the second period when Nienhuis scored his second power-play goal of the night. Brockport answered at 8:15, with Jackson Faughnan finding the back of the net off an assist from Spencer Flansburg to put the Golden Eagles back in front.

Sacha Trudel added to the lead at 10:50, finishing a play assisted by Joshua Przystal and Faughnan to make it 5-3. Neumann responded with a shorthanded goal from Dustin Patterson at 11:52, bringing the score to 5-4 heading into the third period.

The Golden Eagles maintained their one-goal advantage through the remainder of the period before Nicolas Maria delivered an insurance goal at 14:29 of the third. Lee and Kyle Kussmann assisted on the goal, securing Brockport's 6-4 victory. 

Brockport Standouts

Matthew Lee led the Golden Eagles offensively with one goal and two assists, including a shorthanded goal in the first period. Jackson Faughnan contributed a goal and an assist, while Nick Reif recorded a goal and an assist. Sanchez, Trudel and Maria also scored for Brockport, with Faughnan and Lee each contributing to multiple scoring plays.

Faughnan led the squad with three blocked shots in an excellent effort. Aidan Taylor, Andrew Haugh, and Nick Reif blocked two shots each in strong all-around efforts.

In goal, David Filak (W, 1-1) delivered a strong performance, stopping 36 of 40 shots to help the Golden Eagles secure the 6-4 win on senior night. 

Brockport drops season opener

The SUNY Brockport men's ice hockey team opened its 2026-27 season on Friday night, falling to Stevenson University, 4-2, at home. The Golden Eagles battled back with two third-period goals, but Stevenson answered with an empty-net goal late in regulation to secure the victory.

Brockport and Stevenson played a competitive opening two periods, with the Mustangs holding a narrow 1-0 advantage heading into the final frame. Stevenson struck first at 3:01 of the opening period when Jack Day scored off an assist from Keenan Schneider.

Both teams remained scoreless throughout the second period, as Brockport looked to find an equalizer heading into the third.

Stevenson extended its lead early in the third period, with Kasper Pohjala scoring at 4:33 off assists from Day and Logan Gallagher. Less than a minute later, Carson Galin capitalized on a shorthanded opportunity, scoring at 5:27 to give the Mustangs a 3-0 advantage.

The Golden Eagles responded at 8:37 when Brennan Green found the back of the net for Brockport's first goal of the season. Spencer Flansburg and Jacob Gates recorded assists on the play, cutting the deficit to 3-1.

Brockport continued to apply pressure and earned a power-play opportunity late in the period. Manny Sanchez converted at 14:10, finishing a play set up by Nick Reif and Kyle Kussmann to bring the Golden Eagles within one at 3-2.

With momentum building, Brockport pulled its goaltender in the final minutes in search of the equalizer. However, Stevenson sealed the result at 18:32 when Makai Tarjamo scored into the empty net, securing the 4-2 win for the Mustangs.

Brockport Standouts

- Manny Sanchez: Scored Brockport's power-play goal and won 15 faceoffs (15-4).
- Brennan Green: Recorded Brockport's first goal of the season and his first of the season 
- Jacob Gates: Recorded an assist on Green's third-period goal.
- Spencer Flansburg: Added an assist on Brockport's opening goal and recorded a blocked shot.
- Schuyler Flansburg: Led all Golden Eagles with four blocked shots
- David Filak: Made 26 saves in goal for the Golden Eagles.

Friday, October 30, 2026

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!




 

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Your 2026-2027 Golden Eagles

 

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