Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Your 2023-2024 Golden Eagles


Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Zamboni driver Kevin Grady has passed away

Brockport Hockey has lost a dear friend who loved the Green & Gold...Zamboni driver Kevin Grady



Kevin Timothy Grady

April 7, 1975 – September 10, 2023

Kevin Grady, a lifelong resident of Brockport, NY, passed suddenly September 10.

A 1993 graduate of Brockport High School, he received his BS in Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan College, and was employed at KORE Wireless (formerly Integron) for over 29 years.

Kevin was a long time Ice Arena Supervisor/Zamboni Driver at SUNY Brockport.

Kevin was predeceased by his father, Timothy Grady.

He is survived by his beloved wife Danielle (Cumberledge) Grady; and their children, of whom he was endlessly proud, Forrest, Alahna, Sheridan, and Maeve Grady.

Also survived by his mother, Barbara (Snell) Grady; brother, Sean (Victoria) Grady; and sister, Heather (Jeffery) Zielinski. He will be dearly missed by in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, co-workers, and friends.

Scores of people would count Kevin as their best friend – and he made time for all of them. His easy-going nature and ability to make others feel special were endlessly endearing. He was a lifelong hockey player, youth hockey and soccer coach, home beer brewer, table tennis champion, music lover, and no matter the time of day he was always up for a game.

Calling hours will be held 4 – 7 pm, Friday, September 15 at Fowler Funeral Home, 340 West Ave, Brockport NY.

Please remember him as he was – devoted husband, magnificent father, fun-loving competitor, fierce friend, and a strong man who loved to make a long story longer as he told it with a twinkle in his eye.

Memorial donations may be made to JDRF (jdrf.org) to support Type 1 diabetes research.

https://fowlerfuneralhomeinc.com/tribute/details/1800/Kevin-Grady/obituary.html


Alumnus Gershon hired by USHL Musketeers

 


The Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL have announced the hiring of Associate Head Coach, Michael Gershon.

Michael Gershon comes to Sioux City after previously holding the role of head coach for the men's hockey program at Chatham University for three seasons. With the Cougars, Gershon compiled a 29-30-5 record across 64 games including a 14-9-3 record during the 2022-23 season. He leaves the Cougars with the most wins in program history and helped guide them to their first ever winning season just last year.

"The reputation of Sioux City and the Musketeers, being here for over fifty years was a big part of my decision to come out to Sioux City," said Gershon. "We're now two years out from winning a Clark Cup and that's everyone's goal here is to get back there and I'm looking forward to being a part of that.

Prior to Chatham, Gershon served as an assistant coach for Robert Morris university for four seasons.
He also brings three seasons worth of experience at the junior hockey level as a head coach in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). Beginning with the Port Huron Fighting Falcons from 2012-14 and with the Keystone Ice Miners in 2014-15. As a head coach in the NAHL he made the postseason in three consecutive years and collected an 88-57-19 record.

After a collegiate career at SUNY Brockport, the New Jersey native played professionally for a pair of seasons at Port Huron in the IHL and with the Wheeling Nailers, the Pittsburgh Penguins affiliate in the ECHL.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Brockport and Geneseo to join UCHC

The SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo men’s hockey programs are set to join the United Collegiate Hockey Conference for the 2024-25 season. This will set UCHC men’s hockey membership to eight teams in 2024-25.
“We are honored to add Geneseo and Brockport, two teams that have a rich history of competing at a high level and doing things the right way under great leadership” said UCHC Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. “They enhance our competitive profile nationally and fit perfectly geographically. The future is very bright for the UCHC.”
Located in Brockport, NY, SUNY Brockport is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation. Brockport has grown from its founding as a teacher-training institute to a vibrant comprehensive university, offering a wide array of high-quality programs in the liberal arts and professions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Brockport is proud to serve a student population with diverse backgrounds and pathways.
 
“SUNY Brockport is pleased to accept our invitation to join the UCHC,” said Brockport President Dr. Heidi Macpherson. “The conference is known for its high level of competition, a competitive environment that will allow our student-athletes to challenge themselves and develop their skills to the fullest. I have been particularly impressed by UCHC’s commitment to community engagement, which closely aligns with SUNY Brockport’s goals. We are a University that is engaged with its community, and we look forward to our hockey players extending that commitment in partnership with the UCHC through its various outreach programs, charity events, and youth hockey initiatives.”
 
Brockport sponsors 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports with a total roster of 650 student-athletes.  The mission of the SUNY Brockport athletic department is to provide a transformational, holistic student-athlete experience by integrating intercollegiate athletics into the SUNY Brockport education. This is achieved by focusing on five key areas: Integrating with the University, Championing diversity and inclusion, achieving academically, Excelling athletically, and Playing with integrity.
 
Brockport is celebrating its 50th ice hockey season at the varsity level in 2023-24. Golden Eagle alumni have gone on to play in the AHL, ECHL, SPHL and European Leagues. Brockport has earned a spot in the SUNYAC Tournament eight times since 2010 and has posted double-digit victories in each of the last nine season. Head Coach Brian Dickinson is in his 27th season as head coach and is a two-time SUNYAC Coach of the Year recipient. In 2021-22, AHCA All-American Ryan Romeo was named the SUNYAC’s Herb Hammond Player of the Year, while a pair of Brockport student-athletes have won the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year award in each of the last two seasons.
 
"We are thrilled and honored by the acceptance of our hockey program into the United Collegiate Hockey Conference,” said Brockport Athletic Director Erick Hart. “This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to excellence. Joining this prestigious conference will not only elevate the level of competition we face but also provide our student-athletes with incredible opportunities to showcase their talents on a larger stage. We look forward to making our mark in the UCHC and continuing to uphold the proud traditions of SUNY Brockport hockey."
 
The Golden Eagles play at Wegmans Ice Arena on campus, which seats 2,000 fans.
 
"We’re honored and excited that SUNY Brockport hockey has been accepted into the United Collegiate Hockey Conference,” said Brockport Head Coach Brian Dickinson. “This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaching staff, and the entire Brockport community. We look forward to competing at the highest level and representing our school with pride and passion on the ice. The future is bright, and we can't wait to make our mark in the UCHC."

Both Brockport and Geneseo will begin multi-sport play in the Empire 8 conference in 2024-25.   
 
UCHC men’s programs will consist of Brockport, Chatham University, Geneseo, Manhattanville College, Nazareth University, Neumann University, Utica University, and Wilkes University for the 2024-25 season.

Thursday, August 24, 2023

It's that time of year: The ice is coming!

 


Monday, August 21, 2023

Dickinson interviewed by DIII Hockey News



Chris from DIII Hockey News recently interviewed Brockport head coach Brian Dickinson. That great conversation is now available for your listening pleasure:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hcnWUHDbGGvVLRLgmvYWE?si=u9xxY7KSTkGKpvBpz3twSg&nd=1

Monday, August 14, 2023

2023-204 schedule

 


Saurbaugh commits to Brockport




Ben Saurbaugh, a forward for the Express Hockey Club, has committed to SUNY Brockport for the fall of 2023.

The '03 native of Painted Post, NY chose the Express for what turned out to be his final season of junior hockey. After a single season in the North American Tier III Hockey League (NA3HL), and a pair of seasons in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL), Saurbaugh elected to come to the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) in 2022-23, and that decision ultimately to this commitment.

"Ben is a very mature '03," said Express head coach Nic Cota. "After having several years under his belt playing junior hockey, last season was the cherry on top for him. Leading our team in points, and being an all-around great teammate, was fun for me to watch as his coach. Ben will continue to do great things for Brockport. Congratulations to Ben and his family. We can’t wait to watch his career develop at the NCAA level!"

At Brockport, Saurbaugh is joining a program that always recruited players from the EHL, as the 6'3 forward goes down as the 45th player in league history to choose the school in upstate New York.

Focusing in on just the commitments from this past season, and the EHL is sending seven more players off to join the Golden Eagles, as Saurbaugh will team up with Jacob Gates from the Protec Jr. Ducks, Kyle Folkerson from the New Jersey 87's, Connor Roach from the East Coast Wizards, Trevor Joule from the New England Wolves, and both David Filak and Victor Malzahn from the Boston Jr. Rangers.

"My time with the Express was second to none," said Saurbaugh. "Coach Cota and Coach Kyle's [Robertson] commitment to their players and the organization is a huge reason why I developed, not only as a player, but as a person as well. I want to thank my family for supporting me throughout juniors. Most importantly, I want to thank my teammates for a great season and the many life-long friendships made along the way."

 

Friday, July 28, 2023

James Cody: Hall of Famer

 


SUNY Brockport has announced its newest members selected for induction in the Brockport Athletics Hall of Fame.

The Golden Eagles will celebrate eight inductees during Homecoming Weekend at the Alumni Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony on Friday, October 6 at 6pm, on campus in the Seymour Union Ballroom.

Among the inductees is James Cody, a four-year member of the Brockport men's ice hockey team.
In 2012, Cody earned All-American honors and he was also named the SUNYAC Player of the Year. He was a two-time SUNYAC All-Conference selection and at the time he was the only player in program-history to earn SUNYAC Player of the Year honors. He was also the first All-American in the history of the program. For his efforts, he was recently named a to the SUNYAC All-Decade Team.

Cody led the team in scoring for four consecutive seasons. His senior year, he scored his 100th career point in upset fashion over nationally ranked No. 5 Elmira in overtime. Cody finished ranked sixth all-time in career points (116) and tied for fourth in career goals (60). He also added 56 total assists.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Hockey apparel is now on sale

Brockport hockey apparel is available for purchase until July 20th:

https://sunybrockporthockey23-1.itemorder.com/shop/category/97802/

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Folkerson commits to Brockport

 


The New Jersey 87’s are proud to announce that Kyle Folkerson has committed to play Division III hockey for SUNY Brockport for the 2023-2024 season.

Folkerson, a 21-year-old forward from Montreal, Quebec, spent two seasons with the 87’s EHL team. In the 2021-22 campaign, he was acquired by the team mid-season and made an immediate impact by recording 11 points (5g, 6a) in 16 regular-season games. He then put up nine points (5g, 4a) in nine postseason games during the EHL team’s championship run.

This past season, Folkerson played in 44 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 36 points (12, 24a). He also represented the EHL in its college showcase series in the South Division’s game against Lebanon Valley College.

Head coach Adam Houli spoke about Folkerson’s commitment and what he meant to the club over the last two seasons.

“Kyle has been an important piece of our offense for the last two years, and to see him rewarded with a college commitment is everything,” Houli said. “He is an EHL champion with us, which means he will always be remembered as a prominent player for our club. I can’t wait to see what he will do at the college level. He is very dynamic and he will be a very strong asset to SUNY Brockport.”

SUNY Brockport is a Division III program located in Brockport, New York. Competing in the State University of New York Athletic Conference, the Golden Eagles are led by head coach Brian Dickinson.

Folkerson discussed his commitment and what it means to join the Golden Eagles. “Since I was a kid, I always dreamed of playing NCAA hockey and now I’m finally going to live that dream. The academics and hockey program at Brockport were exactly what I was looking for in a school,” Folkerson said. “The coaching staff also made a fantastic impression on me and my family during our visit and throughout the entire season. Another bonus is that I’ll be able to play with Matt and Tobin, two of my close friends from our 2022 EHL championship winning team. Really, I could not see a better fit for myself than SUNY Brockport.”

During his tenure with the 87’s, Folkerson’s most memorable moment came in the 2022 wild card game against the Connecticut Chiefs. Down 2-1 with the season on the line, the 87’s made a ferocious push throughout the third period for the tying goal. With just over two minutes left in regulation, Folkerson buried a rebound to even the score at two. Then in overtime, he scored a power-play goal to send the 87’s to the Frozen Finals, earning the ‘Folk Hero’ moniker.

This season, Folkerson continued to grow as a player and meshed well with Charles Lavoie and Aleks Gamzatov, playing together for most of the season as the team’s top line and power-play unit. Folkerson finished this year tied for fifth in the EHL with 12 power-play assists.

Folkerson reflected on his two years with the 87’s and his growth as a hockey player in New Jersey.

“I cannot thank Coach Houli, Matt Kiernan and the entire organization enough. When I first talked to Coach Houli a year and a half ago, I had been bounced around three other junior teams, and I was coming off shoulder surgery. He decided to give me a chance and put me in a position to succeed as soon as I got to New Jersey. With the confidence the coaching staff gave me, I was able to elevate my game to the next level to where it is today. I will always cherish my time as an 87 and will always be a 2022 EHL Champion,” he said.

The 87’s organization would like to congratulate Kyle and his family as he gets ready to advance his hockey career to the Division III collegiate level.

Friday, June 2, 2023

Student-athletes

Our hockey players are STUDENT-athletes. They were quite successful in the classroom: The team GPA for the spring semester was 3.33. For the entire academic year it was 3.27.

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