Miller is Associate Head Coach

The SUNY Brockport Department of Athletics is proud to announce the promotion of Brendan Miller to Associate Head Coach. Miller joined the Brockport Ice Hockey Program in 2022-23 as an assistant coach and will enter the 2025-26 season in the new position.

Graduating from SUNY Geneseo in 2022 with a degree in Business Administration, Miller finished his four-year playing career with 54 points (21G, 33A) in 83 games, playing all but two games for the Knights from 2018 to 2022. Miller was named to the SUNYAC All-Tournament team in 2020, helping lead Geneseo to three straight conference crowns.

“I have really enjoyed my first few years at Brockport and getting to work with and learn under Coach Dickinson. I am excited about the opportunity to continue that further and to help build up the Brockport Ice Hockey Program”

Reif commits to Brockport

 

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. 

Chase Nieuwendyk to join the Hall of Fame

SUNY Brockport has announced six former student-athletes as the newest members of its Athletics Hall of Fame. The Golden Eagles will honor the Class of 2025 at the Alumni Awards & Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony and Dinner on Friday, September 26, in the Seymour Union Ballroom as part of the University's Homecoming festivities. The ceremony begins at 6:30pm.

The 2025 induction class includes Chase Nieuwendyk '16.

The only two-time All-American in program history, Nieuwendyk earned Second Team honors in 2016 and Third Team honors in 2015.

A two-time SUNYAC All-Conference First Team selection and D3hockey.com All-Region honoree, Nieuwendyk ranks tied for eighth in career goals at Brockport (45) and also tallied 56 assists in 92 games.

In his senior season, he became just the fifth player in program history to lead the team in goals, assists, and points in a single year, ranking seventh nationally in scoring at 1.42 points per game.

He reached the 100-point milestone in his final collegiate weekend before playing three professional seasons in the SPHL and ECHL.

For those interested in attending the event, please register at:

https://engage.brockport.edu/e/brockport-homecoming-and-family-weekend-2025/

Ticket Prices: Adults 16+: $35, Kids 4-15: $20, 3 and under: Free