2015–16_Yale_Bulldogs_men's_ice_hockey_season

2015–16 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey season

2015–16 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey season

College ice hockey season


The 2015–16 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey team represented Yale University in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team was coached by Keith Allain, '80, his tenth season behind the bench at Yale. His assistant coaches were Jason Guerriero, Josh Siembida, and Stephen Volek. The Bulldogs played their home games at Ingalls Rink on the campus of Yale University, competing in the ECAC.

Quick Facts 2015–16 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey season, Ivy League Co-ChampionsNCAA East Regional semifinal, L 2–3 OT vs. UMass-Lowell ...

Offseason

Seven Senior Bulldogs graduated in May: Captain Tommy Fallen – D, Anthony Day – F, Matt Killian – D, Trent Ruffolo – F, Nicholas Weberg – F, and Connor Wilson – G.

On April 22, 2015, it was announced that Senior defensemen Mitch Witek was named Captain for the 2015–16 season.[1]

On July 6, 2015, Josh Siembida was promoted from Volunteer Goalie Coach for Yale to a full-time Assistant Coach.[2]

On October 5, 2015, Ryan Donald, a 2010 Yale graduate and the 2009-10 Yale hockey team captain, was named Assistant Coach of the Bulldogs.[3]

Recruiting

Yale added seven freshmen for the 2015–16 season: four forwards, two defensemen, and one goalie.

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2015-16 Roster

Departures from 2014–2015 team

  • Anthony Day, F - Graduation
  • Tommy Fallen, D - Graduation
  • Matt Killian, D - Graduation
  • Trent Ruffolo, F - Graduation
  • Nicholas Weberg, F - Graduation
  • Connor Wilson, G - Graduation

2015-16 Bulldogs

As of December 22, 2015.[4]

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Standings

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Schedule

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  • On September 21, Yale was picked to win the ECAC Hockey Title by the ECAC Hockey Media Association, with 10 first place votes.[5]
  • On October 31, the Bulldogs beat Massachusetts 6–1 to win the Capital City Classic at the Sun Center.
  • On January 5, Yale's Ryan Hitchcock was away, representing the United States at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The US beat Sweden 8–3 to win the bronze medal.
  • On January 10, the Bulldogs lost to Michigan Tech 2–1 in a shootout to finish 2nd in the inaugural Desert Hockey Classic at the Gila River Arena.
  • On January 30, Alex Lyon broke the school record for most wins in a career which was previously 42 by Alex Westlund.[6]
  • On February 10, the ECAC suspended senior defenseman Rob O'Gara for two games due to his actions in the third period of the game against Harvard on February 6.[7][8]
  • On March 20, the NCAA tournament Selection Committee placed Yale as the 3-seed in the East Regional at Albany, playing 1-seed UMass-Lowell in the first round.
  • On March 26, Yale lost to 2-seed UMass-Lowell in OT by a score of 3–2 in the first round.

Rankings

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Statistics

As of the completion of the season.[9]

Skaters

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Goaltenders

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Awards and honors

Preseason awards

ECAC All-League Team[10]

Weekly awards

ECAC Player of the Week

ECAC Rookie of the Week

ECAC Goaltender of the Week

American Sports Network Player of the Week

College Hockey News Warrior Player of the Week

Monthly awards

ECAC Rookie of the Month

ECAC Goaltender of the Month

Postseason awards

Ivy League All-Stars[11]

  • Stu Wilson, F – 1st Team All-Ivy
  • Rob O'Gara, D – 1st Team All-Ivy
  • Alex Lyon, G – 1st Team All-Ivy
  • Ryan Obuchowski, F – 2nd Team All-Ivy
  • John Hayden, F – Honorable Mention All-Ivy
  • Joe Snively, F – Honorable Mention All-Ivy
  • Mitch Witek, D – Honorable Mention All-Ivy

Ivy League Awards[11]

  • Joe Snively, F – Ivy League Rookie of the Year
  • Keith Allain – Ivy League Coach of the Year

ECAC All-Stars[12]

  • Rob O'Gara, D – First Team All-League
  • Alex Lyon, G – First Team All-League
  • Joe Snively, F – All-Rookie Team

ECAC Awards[12]

  • Carson Cooper, F – Best Defensive Forward
  • Rob O'Gara, D – Best Defensive Defenseman
  • Alex Lyon, G – Ken Dryden Goaltender of the Year
  • Carson Cooper, F – Best Defensive Forward
  • Joe Snively, F – Rookie of the Year
  • Yale University Bulldogs – Sportsmanship Trophy

References

  1. Conn, Steve (April 22, 2015). "Witek Named Hockey Captain". Yale University Athletics. Archived from the original on July 22, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  2. Conn, Steve (July 6, 2015). "Siembida Named Assistant Coach". Yale University Athletics. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  3. Conn, Steve (October 5, 2015). "Donald Named Yale Assistant Coach". Yale University Athletics. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  4. "2015–16 Yale Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Yale University Athletics. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  5. Krajewski, Ed (September 22, 2015). "ECAC Hockey Media Association picks Yale to win ECAC Hockey Title" (PDF). ECAC Hockey. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  6. Conn, Steve. "Lyon, Blue Blank RPI 3-0 - Yale Bulldogs". yalebulldogs.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  7. "League Issues Suspension - ECAC Hockey". www.ecachockey.com. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  8. "ECAC Hockey Suspends Yale's O'Gara". SB Nation College Hockey. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  9. "Yale Bulldogs (Men) 2015-2016 Team Statistics". collegehockeystats.net. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  10. Krajewski, Ed (September 22, 2015). "2015 Men's Preseason All-League Team" (PDF). ECAC Hockey. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  11. "Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy, Postseason Awards Announced - Ivy League". www.ivyleaguesports.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  12. "League Announces Postseason Awards - ECAC Hockey". www.ecachockey.com. Retrieved April 7, 2016.

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