Holy Cross Crusaders men's ice hockey
| Holy Cross Crusaders | |
|---|---|
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| University | College of the Holy Cross |
| Conference |
AHA NCAA Division I Division |
| Head coach |
David Berard 5th season, 59–62–24 (.490) |
| Captain(s) | Brett Mulcahy |
| Alternate captain(s) |
Mike Barrett Tommy Muratore |
| Arena |
Hart Center Capacity: 1,600 Surface: 200' x 85' |
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Colors |
Royal Purple[1] |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 2004, 2006 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 1999, 2004, 2006 | |
| Conference regular season championships | |
| 2003–04, 2005-06 | |
| Current uniform | |
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The Holy Cross Crusaders men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents the College of the Holy Cross. The Crusaders are a member of the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA). They play at the Hart Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.[2]
History
Holy Cross men's ice hockey began in 1966. The team played as an independent NCAA Division I team from its inception in 1966 through 1998.[3] The Crusaders joined the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) for ice hockey beginning in the 1998-99 season.[4] That same season the team won the MAAC Tournament Championship. In 2003 ice hockey was split from the MAAC and became the Atlantic Hockey Association, a hockey-only conference.[5]
In its history, the Holy Cross ice hockey program has seen two NCAA appearances, and has won the Atlantic Hockey and MAAC three times (1999, 2004, 2006).[6]
In 2004 after beating Sacred Heart 4–0 to win the Atlantic Hockey Championship, the team received a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the program's history.[7] The Crusaders lost in the NCAA West Regional Semifinal to North Dakota 0–3.[8]
On March 24, 2006, the Holy Cross men's hockey team made history by defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament by the score of 4–3, in overtime.[9] Coined as one of the biggest upsets in NCAA ice hockey history,[10] the upset was the first time a fifteen or sixteen seed beat a number one or two seed, since the field was expanded to sixteen teams.[11]
Postseason
NCAA tournament results
The Crusaders have appeared in the NCAA Tournament two times. Their combined record is 1–2.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #4 | West Regional Semifinal | #1 North Dakota | L 3-0 |
| 2006 | #4 | West Regional Semifinal West Regional Final | #1 Minnesota #2 North Dakota | W 4-3 (OT) L 5-2 |
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
- Patrick Rissmiller: Played for the San Jose Sharks (2003–08), New York Rangers (2008–09), Atlanta Thrashers (2010–11) & Florida Panthers (2010–11)
- Jim Stewart: Played for the Boston Bruins (1979-1980)
Current roster
As of July 2, 2018.[12]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Tommy Nixon | Senior | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 1995-03-16 | Sherwood Park, Alberta | Sherwood Park (AJHL) | — |
| 2 |  |
Patrick O'Leary | Junior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 1997-01-31 | Norfolk, Massachusetts | Boston Jr. Bruins (USPHL) | — |
| 3 | |
Frank Boie | Sophomore | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1998-05-15 | Needham, Massachusetts | Langley (BCHL) | — |
| 4 |  |
Dalton Skelly | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 167 lb (76 kg) | 1995-09-22 | Keller, Texas | Lone Star (NAHL) | — |
| 5 |  |
Spencer Trapp | Senior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | 1995-11-24 | White City, Saskatchewan | Notre Dame (SJHL) | — |
| 6 |  |
Bryce Dolan | Freshman | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 1999-02-13 | Barrington, Rhode Island | Kimball Union (USHS–NH) | — |
| 7 |  |
Johnny Coughlin | Senior | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 204 lb (93 kg) | 1995-07-27 | Fairport, New York | Vernon (BCHL) | — |
| 8 |  |
Will Brophy | Junior | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 209 lb (95 kg) | 1996-08-09 | Fairfield, Connecticut | Islanders (USPHL) | — |
| 10 |  |
Kevin Darrar | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 1996-06-10 | Monroe Township, New Jersey | Lloydminster (AJHL) | — |
| 11 | |
Michael Laffin | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 1995-01-06 | Hopewell Junction, New York | Jersey (USPHL) | — |
| 12 |  |
Conner Jean | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 1997-02-15 | Oakland, Michigan | Brooks (AJHL) | — |
| 13 | |
Peter Crinella | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | 1996-10-05 | East Longmeadow, Massachusetts | Springfield Cathedral (USHS–MA) | — |
| 14 |  |
Andrew Dumaresque | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1997-02-25 | Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia | Langley (BCHL) | — |
| 15 | |
Charlie Barrow | Junior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 158 lb (72 kg) | 1996-11-04 | Belmont, Massachusetts | Coquitlam (BCHL) | — |
| 17 |  |
Ryan Leibold | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1998-11-03 | Ashburn, Virginia | Sioux City (USHL) | — |
| 18 |  |
Jay Mackie | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 1995-06-27 | Kingston, Ontario | Victoria (BCHL) | — |
| 19 |  |
Matt Barry | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 1997-09-01 | Naperville, Illinois | Youngstown (USHL) | — |
| 20 | |
Logan Ferguson | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 1997-04-18 | Calgary, Alberta | Canmore (AJHL) | — |
| 21 |  |
Neil Robinson | Sophomore (RS) | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | 1995-09-06 | Pointe-Claire, Quebec | Brockville (CCHL) | — |
| 22 |  |
Jack Surowiec | Junior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 189 lb (86 kg) | 1996-07-26 | Louisville, Kentucky | Coquitlam (BCHL) | — |
| 23 | |
Will Conley | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 1997-11-30 | Strathmore, Alberta | Fort McMurray (AJHL) | — |
| 26 | |
Pete Kessel | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 1996-01-19 | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Lone Star (NAHL) | — |
| 27 | |
Matt Slick | Freshman | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 1999-03-13 | Holyoke, Massachusetts | Chilliwack (BCHL) | — |
| 28 | |
Logan Milliken | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1997-06-30 | Canmore, Alberta | Wenatchee (BCHL) | — |
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Erik Gordon | Freshman | G | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 161 lb (73 kg) | 1999-01-05 | Duluth, Georgia | Calgary Canucks (AJHL) | — |
| 34 | |
Anthony Vincent | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1997-08-12 | Wilton, Connecticut | Chilliwack (BCHL) | — |
| 39 | |
Mitch Collett | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 178 lb (81 kg) | 1995-02-06 | Calgary, Alberta | Okotoks (AJHL) | — |
| 40 |  |
Erkka Vänskä | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1998-02-15 | Espoo, Finland | Fairbanks (NAHL) | — |
References
- ↑ College of the Holy Cross Identity Standards and Guidelines (PDF). Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Holy Cross Crusaders Men's Hockey". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.uscho.com/stats/teamYxY.php/holy-cross-crusaders/mens-college-hockey/team,hc/gender,m.html
- ↑ http://www.uscho.com/stats/teamYxY.php/holy-cross-crusaders/mens-college-hockey/team,hc/gender,m.html
- ↑ http://www.atlantichockeyonline.com/ahahistory
- ↑ Atlantic Hockey History Accessed 03-08-2007
- ↑ http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/Notebooks/0405/aha_0304.htm
- ↑ http://www.uscho.com/schedules/team.php/holy-cross-crusaders/mens-college-hockey/team,46/season,20032004/gender,m.html
- ↑ http://www.uscho.com/recaps/20052006/m/03/24/hc-umn.php
- ↑ http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2383111
- ↑ Crusaders Pull Off Stunner, Win One for the Little Guy. College Hockey News, March 24, 2006.
- ↑ "2018–19 Roster". GoHolyCross.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.