Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey

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Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey
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Initials niagara univ.svg
University Niagara University
Conference AHA
Head coach Jason Lammers
7th season, 77–111–21 (.419)
Assistant coaches
  • Mark Phalon
  • Nate Skidmore
Arena Dwyer Arena
Lewiston, New York
ColorsPurple and white [1]
   
NCAA Tournament appearances
2000, 2004, 2008, 2013
Conference Tournament championships
CHA: 2000, 2004, 2008
Conference regular season championships
CHA: 2000, 2006, 2007
AHA: 2013

The Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents Niagara University. The Purple Eagles are members of Atlantic Hockey America. They play at the Dwyer Arena in Lewiston, New York. [2]

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History

After several years of playing at the club level, the team turned varsity in the 1996–97 season, which they played as independent.

In 1999 they became charter members of College Hockey America (CHA), joining two other independent teams (Air Force and Army) and three former Division II teams (Alabama–Huntsville, Bemidji State and Findlay).

Niagara went undefeated in conference play that season, 1999–00, winning the conference tournament and gaining an at-large invitation to the NCAA tournament, as the conference did not gain an automatic bid until the 2003 tournament. Starting goaltender Greg Gardner set a single-season NCAA record for shutouts with 12 as Niagara posted its first (and only as of 2019) 30-win campaign. The Purple Eagles upset the University of New Hampshire to advance to the Elite Eight, where they lost to North Dakota. North Dakota went on to win that national championship.

Niagara also won the College Hockey America Championship in 2004 and 2008, appearing in the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship again those years. In 2004 they lost against Boston College and in 2008 against Michigan.

On January 29, 2009, Niagara University announced that the team was moving to the Atlantic Hockey Association beginning in the 2010-11 season, following the closure of CHA's men's division. CHA would continue to operate as a women-only conference for the next 14 years.

On October 14, 2010, it was announced that Jay McKee would serve as a volunteer assistant coach for Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey, while not ruling out a return to the NHL.

On December 14, 2013 the Purple Eagles faced off against the RIT Tigers in an outdoor hockey game known as Frozen Frontier tying 2-2.

Shortly after the 2023–24 season, the Atlantic Hockey Association and CHA, which had shared a commissioner and conference staff since 2010, merged under the banner of Atlantic Hockey America. [3]

The Niagara men's ice hockey team plays against Air Force in 2019 Air Force Academy Men's Hockey vs Niagara University (5188220).jpg
The Niagara men's ice hockey team plays against Air Force in 2019

Season-by-season results

Source: [4]

Head coaches

As of the completion of 2022–23 season

TenureCoachYearsRecordPct.
1996–2001 Blaise MacDonald 591–58–17.599
2001–2017 Dave Burkholder 16247–279–68.473
2017–Present Jason Lammers 677–111–21.419
Totals3 coaches27 seasons415–448–106.483

NCAA tournament appearances

YearLocationOpponentResult
2000 Target Center New Hampshire W 4-1
North Dakota L 1-4
2004 Verizon Wireless Arena Boston College L 2-5
2008 Times Union Center Michigan L 1-5
2013 Van Andel Arena North Dakota L 1-2

Statistical leaders

Source: [5]

Career points leaders

PlayerYearsGPGAPtsPIM
Barret Ehgoetz 2001–20051417195166142
Mikko Sivonen 1996–2000126657714280
Michael Isherwood 1996–20001265587142112
Chris Moran 2006–201014638103141103
Ted Cook 2005–20091397859137226
Peter DeSantis 1996–2000126676613346
Sean Bentivoglio 2003–20071454389132142
Kyle Martin 1996–2000124606912958
Matt Caruana 2004–20081465178129108
Joe Tallari 2000–20041446064124111

Career goaltending leaders

GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

minimum 30 games played

PlayerYearsGPMinWLTGASOSV%GAA
Carsen Chubak 2010–201345258827116936.9302.16
Chris Noonan 2009–2012613262291881323.9222.43
Greg Gardner 1996–2000113663864331227016.9072.44
Juliano Pagliero 2005–20099853114732112318.9212.61
Chad Veltri 2019–2023985691414692536.9102.67

Statistics current through the end of the 2023–24 season.

Roster

As of August 26, 2024. [6]

No. S/P/CPlayerClassPosHeightWeightDoBHometownPrevious teamNHL rights
1 Flag of Latvia.svg Deivids RolovsFreshman G 6' 2" (1.88 m)183 lb (83 kg)2004-05-08 Riga, Latvia Lone Star Brahmas  ( NAHL )—
2 Flag of Michigan.svg Jonathan ZiskieJunior F 6' 3" (1.91 m)187 lb (85 kg)2001-03-19 Macomb, Michigan Bismarck Bobcats  ( NAHL )—
4 Flag of Latvia.svg Gļebs ProhorenkovsJunior F 6' 2" (1.88 m)187 lb (85 kg)2001-11-12 Riga, Latvia Amarillo Wranglers  ( NAHL )—
5 Flag of Michigan.svg Noah CarlinSenior D 6' 0" (1.83 m)174 lb (79 kg)2000-06-13 Marine City, Michigan Omaha Lancers  ( USHL )—
7 Flag of Ontario.svg Nathan OickleFreshman D 5' 10" (1.78 m)165 lb (75 kg)2003-02-05 Peterborough, Ontario Surrey Eagles  ( BCHL )—
8 Flag of Saskatchewan.svg Luke MylymokGraduate F 5' 11" (1.8 m)183 lb (83 kg)2001-09-29 Wilcox, Saskatchewan Minnesota Duluth  ( NCHC )—
9 Flag of New York.svg Jay AhearnSenior F 5' 11" (1.8 m)170 lb (77 kg)2001-05-23 Staten Island, New York Johnstown Tomahawks  ( NAHL )—
10 Flag of Ontario.svg Trevor HoskinFreshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m)174 lb (79 kg)2004-05-18 Belleville, Ontario Cobourg Cougars  ( OJHL ) CGY , 106th overall  2024
11 Flag of Minnesota.svg Kyler KlevenSenior F 5' 11" (1.8 m)172 lb (78 kg)2000-10-12 Moorhead, Minnesota Minnesota Duluth  ( NCHC )—
12 Flag of Minnesota.svg Ross RolosonSophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m)175 lb (79 kg)2003-01-30 Woodbury, Minnesota Lake Superior State  ( CCHA )—
13 Flag of Alberta.svg Grayson DietrichJunior F 6' 2" (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)2001-12-18 Calgary, Alberta American International  ( AHA )—
14 Flag of Latvia.svg Rainers DārziņšFreshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m)168 lb (76 kg)2004-05-06 Tukums, Latvia Skellefteå AIK J20  ( J20 Nationell )—
16 Flag of Ontario.svg Andy ReistFreshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m)174 lb (79 kg)2004-05-15 Waterloo, Ontario Cobourg Cougars  ( OJHL )—
17 Flag of Ontario.svg Spencer YoungFreshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m)174 lb (79 kg)2003-08-25 Elmira, Ontario Collingwood Blues  ( OJHL )—
18 Flag of Alberta.svg Tyler WallaceSophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m)188 lb (85 kg)2002-05-19 Calgary, Alberta Blackfalds Bulldogs  ( AJHL )—
19 Flag of California.svg Drew VietenJunior F 6' 1" (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg)2001-01-10 Calabasas, California Wichita Falls Warriors  ( NAHL )—
21 Flag of Colorado.svg Shane OttSenior F 6' 1" (1.85 m)181 lb (82 kg)2000-07-21 Centennial, Colorado Janesville Jets  ( NAHL )—
22 Flag of Alberta.svg Lane BrockhoffSenior D 6' 1" (1.85 m)207 lb (94 kg)2000-04-11 Edberg, Alberta Camrose Kodiaks  ( AJHL )—
23 Flag of Norway.svg Lars RødneSenior F 6' 0" (1.83 m)181 lb (82 kg)2000-07-22 Stavanager, Norway Bismarck Bobcats  ( NAHL )—
24 Flag of Massachusetts.svg Braden DoyleSenior D 6' 0" (1.83 m)177 lb (80 kg)2001-08-24 Lynnfield, Massachusetts Northeastern  ( HEA ) LAK , 157th overall  2019
25 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Johnny WescoeJunior F 5' 8" (1.73 m)150 lb (68 kg)2001-01-06 Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania New Jersey Rockets  ( NCDC )—
26 Flag of Illinois.svg Alex MurraySenior D 5' 11" (1.8 m)183 lb (83 kg)2000-03-17 Glenview, Illinois Miami  ( NCHC )—
27 Flag of Japan.svg Ray MurakamiFreshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m)181 lb (82 kg)2003-04-03 Tomakomai, Japan Lone Star Brahmas  ( NAHL )—
28 Flag of Alberta.svg Ethan LundJunior D 5' 10" (1.78 m)185 lb (84 kg)2001-03-16 Calgary, Alberta Brooks Bandits  ( AJHL )—
29 Flag of Massachusetts.svg Brett RolosonSenior F 5' 11" (1.8 m)160 lb (73 kg)2000-12-29 Worcester, Massachusetts Lake Superior State  ( CCHA )—
30 Flag of Missouri.svg Mitchell DaySophomore G 5' 10" (1.78 m)175 lb (79 kg)2002-01-18 St. Louis, Missouri North Iowa Bulls  ( NAHL )—
34 Flag of Alberta.svg Noah HackettJunior F 6' 1" (1.85 m)174 lb (79 kg)2001-12-11 Ponoka, Alberta Brooks Bandits  ( AJHL )—
39 Flag of Ontario.svg Pierce CharlesonGraduate G 6' 2" (1.88 m)193 lb (88 kg)2000-02-27 Aurora, Ontario Alaska  ( NCAA )—

Awards and honors

NCAA

All-Americans

AHCA Second Team All-Americans


CHA

Individual awards

All-Conference teams

First Team All-CHA

Second Team All-CHA

All-CHA Rookie Team

Atlantic Hockey

Individual awards


All-Conference teams

First Team All-Atlantic Hockey

Second Team All-Atlantic Hockey

  • 2011–12: Chris Noonan, G
  • 2012–13: Dan Weiss, D

Third Team All-Atlantic Hockey

Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team

Niagara Purple Eagles Hall of Fame

The following is a list of people associated with the men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Niagara Purple Eagles Hall of Fame (induction date in parentheses). [7]

Purple Eagles in the NHL

As of July 1, 2024.

PlayerPositionTeam(s)YearsGames Stanley Cups
Sean Bentivoglio Left Wing NYI 2008–200910
Matt Ryan Center LAK 2005–2006120

Source: [8]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Niagara University Athletic Department Quick Facts". August 2, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Niagara Purple Eagles Men's Ice Hockey". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America Join to Form Atlantic Hockey America" (Press release). Atlantic Hockey America. April 30, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Niagara Men's Hockey Team History". USCHO.com. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Niagara Statistics". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  6. ↑ "2024-25 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Niagara Purple Eagles. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Purple Eagles Hall of Fame". Niagara Purple Eagles. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Alumni report for Niagara University". Hockey DB. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
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