2017-18 GOLDEN GRIFFIN ICE HOCKEY Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
2017-18 Schedule Game: Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC) OCTOBER Date: Friday, Oct. 27 | Saturday, Oct. 28 13 * ROBERT MORRIS L 3-4 Time: 7:35 p.m. | 7:35 p.m. 14 * ROBERT MORRIS W 4-1 Location: HARBORCENTER | Buffalo, N.Y. 21 COLGATE T 3-3 (ot) CANISIUS 27 * AIR FORCE 7:35 p.m. TV/Webcast: AtlanticHockey.tv 28 * AIR FORCE 7:35 p.m. Live Audio: N/A NOVEMBER DI Series History: Air Force leads 17-12-9 4 * at Sacred Heart 2:05 p.m. Last Meeting: Jan. 13, 2017 (CC 4, AFA 1) | Jan. 14, 2017 (CC 2, AFA 2) 5 * at Sacred Heart 2:05 p.m. AIR FORCE Last 10 Games: Air Force, 5-3-2 10 * at Mercyhurst 7:05 p.m. 11 * at Mercyhurst 7:05 p.m. 17 * BENTLEY 7:35 p.m. KEY GRIFFS 18 * BENTLEY 4:35 p.m. Griffs Leaders NUMBERS 24 * at Army West Point 7:05 p.m. Points: 6, Dylan McLaughlin (Jr./F) 25 * at Army West Point 4:05 p.m. Goals: 3, Nick Hutchison (So./F) 1 Canisius ranks first in the nation in terms Assists: 4, Dylan McLaughlin (Jr./F) of percentage of points DECEMBER Power-Play Goals: 3, Nick Hutchison (So./F) 2 CLARKSON 7:35 p.m. and goals returning from Plus/Minus: +3, Matt Stief (So./D) last season. The Griffs 8 * at Niagara 7:05 p.m. Blocked Shots: 9, Jack Stander (Sr./D) 9 * NIAGARA 4:35 p.m. bring back 98% of its goal Penalty Minutes: 15, David Bennett (Sr./F) 30 * at Cornell 7:05 p.m. production (105-of-107) Save Percentage: .938, Daniel Urbani (So./G) and 95% (274-of-288) of JANUARY its point scorers from the 2 at Clarkson 7:05 p.m. CANISIUS COMPLETES HOMESTAND VERSUS NO. 18 AIR FORCE 2016-17 campaign Canisius hockey wraps up its season-opening homestand with its 5 at St. Lawrence 7:05 p.m. toughest challenge to date as it squares off against No. 18 Air Force in a two- Junior Dylan McLaugh- 6 at St. Lawrence 7:05 p.m. 2 game Atlantic Hockey Conference series at KeyBank Rink in HARBORCENTER. lin has recorded multiple 12 * AIC 7:35 p.m. points in each of the Griffs’ 13 * AIC 7:35 p.m. three games this season. 19 * at RIT 7:05 p.m. SCOUTING THE GRIFFS 4Canisius (1-1-1) returns to Atlantic Hockey play following a 3-3 tie against ECAC He leads Canisius in scor- 20 * at RIT 7:05 p.m. Hockey foe Colgate last Saturday at HARBORCENTER. ing with six points (2g, 4a) 26 * at Bentley 7:05 p.m. 4Sophomore Dylan McLaughlin tallied a goal and an assist in the third period 27 * at Bentley 4:35 p.m. of Saturday’s matchup to increase his team-leading point total to six (2g, 4a). 4 Canisius is 15-0-0 since the start of the 2016-17 FEBRUARY McLaughin has registered multiple points in each of the Griffs’ three games this season. season when scoring four 2 * HOLY CROSS 7:35 p.m. 4Senior Ryan Schmelzer (1g, 3a) and sophomore Nick Hutchison (3g, 1a) are or more goals in a game 3 * HOLY CROSS 4:35 p.m. tied for second on the team’s scoring chart with four points each. Schmelzer and 9 * ARMY WEST POINT 7:35 p.m. Hutchison have recorded points in all three games in 2017-18. 5 The Griffs were ranked 10 * ARMY WEST POINT 7:35 p.m. 4Canisius has thrived on special teams in the early going as the Griffs are 5-for- fifth in the nation in scor- 16 * at Air Force 9:05 p.m. 20 (.250) with the man advantage and have killed off 17-of-19 (.895) shorthanded ing defense last season, 17 * at Air Force 7:05 p.m. situations. Canisius has scored multiple power-play goals in each of its last allowing an average of 2.18 23 * NIAGARA 7:35 p.m. two contests and have not surrendered a goal while down a man in its last 16 goal per game. Canisius 24 * at Niagara 7:05 p.m. shorthanded situations. surrendered two goals or fewer in 25 of 39 contests MARCH 4Sophomore goaltender Daniel Urbani has started the last two games in goal for Canisius. He has posted a 1.93 goals against average and a .938 save in 2016-17 2-4 AHC Tournament First Round TBA percentage in those contests. 9-11 AHC Tournament Quarterfinals TBA 17 The Griffs welcome 16 AHC Tournament Semifinals (1) TBA back 17 upperclassmen 17 AHC Tournament Championship (1) TBA CANISIUS RALLIES TO EARN 3-3 TIE WITH COLGATE from its 2017-18 squad, 4Canisius scored twice in the third period to erase a two-goal deficit and earn the second highest total a 3-3 tie with Colgate in a non-conference contest Oct. 21 at KeyBank Rink in HOME GAMES IN CAPS | * AHC Game | All Times Eastern among all NCAA squads HARBORCENTER. (1) - Rochester, N.Y. this season 4Junior Dylan McLaughlin and sophomore Matt Hoover scored during the final frame while sophomoreJesse Pereira opened the scoring with a power- 19 The first goal was an play goal in the second period. important one for Canisius Media Information 4Trailing 3-1 at the start of the third, McLaughlin brought Canisius within one last season as the Griffs are just 34 seconds into the frame with a man-advantage tally before Hoover sent 19-2-0 since the start of the Hockey SID ...... Jarrett Abelson the game to overtime with an extra-attacker goal in the final minute regulation Office ...... 716-888-8267 2016-17 when scoring the that had was initially ruled no goal before being overturned upon video review. first goal of the game Cell ...... 585-732-7120 4Pereira staked Canisius to a 1-0 lead 70 seconds into the middle frame with his E-mail ...... 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ABOUT THE FALCONS Canisius Quick Facts 4Defending Atlantic Hockey Conference Tournament champion No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC) makes General Information its league debut this weekend after opening the 2017-18 campaign with non-conference matchups Location...... Buffalo, N.Y. against Alaska, Arizona State and Bemidji State. Founded...... 1870 4Junior defenseman Matt Koch lead the Falcons in scoring with six points (3g, 3a), highlighting a Enrollment...... 3,171 balanced attack that already features 12 players with multiple points this season. Nickname...... Golden Griffins 4Senior forward Tyler Ledford is second on the team in scoring with five points, thanks in large part to a Colors...... Blue & Gold team-best four assists. President...... John J. Hurley 4Junior Billy Christopoulos has started all six games in goal for the Falcons, compiling a 2.15 goals against average a .927 save percentage in 362 minutes of action to date. Hockey Facts Conference...... Atlantic Hockey CANISIUS-AIR FORCE SERIES NOTES First Year of Hockey / Division I...... 1980-81 / 1998-99 4Air Force holds a slight edge in the all-time series, 17-12-9. All 38 previous meetings have come All-Time Record...... 528-554-120 since the Falcons joined Atlantic Hockey in 2006-07. NCAA Tournament Appearances...... 1 (2013) 4The Griffs took three-of-four points from the Falcons in their lone regular season series in 2016- Conference Titles...... 1 (2013) 17, claiming a 4-1 victory in the opener before playing to a 2-2 draw in the series finale last January Rink...... KeyBank Rink in HARBORCENTER at the Cadet Ice Arena. 2016-17 Record...... 21-11-7 4Canisius holds an 4-8-4 record against Air Force in games played in Buffalo. Conference Record/Finish...... 18-4-6 / 1st 4The Falcons took three-of-four points in their last visit to the Nickel City, posting a 3-2 win and a Letterwinners Returning/Lost...... 24/3 1-1 tie over the Griffs in January of 2016. Newcomers...... 6 Coaching Staff GRIFFS VERSUS RANKED TEAMS Head Coach...... Trevor Large 4The series against No. 18 Air Force this weekend is another opportunity for Canisius to make a Alma Mater...... Ferris State ’04 splash on the national stage. Record at Canisius/Years...... 1-1-0/1st 4Canisius holds an all-time record of 6-36-4 against nationally-ranked schools since moving to Career Record/Years...... Same Division I in 1998. Assistant Coaches...... Scott Moser/Taylor Nelson 4The Griffs went 0-5-1 versus ranked competition last season. Canisius was 0-1-1 against Director of Player Development...... Mike Smith nationally- ranked opposition on home ice in 2016-17, playing to a 3-3 tie and suffering a 2-1 Equipment Manager...... Dan Johansson setback to St. Lawrence in a non-conference series at HARBORCENTER last January. Athletic Trainer...... Mike Ziemer 4Canisius last defeated a ranked opponent with a 4-1 victory at No. 17 Denver on Oct. 26, 2013.
Griffs’ Honors Series Results Nick Hutchison (So, F) • Atlantic Hockey Player of the Week (Oct. 17) Date Site Result Date Site Result Date Site Result Date Site Result 11/11/06 H L, 3-5 10/31/09 H W, 3-1 2/16/13 A L, 2-3 2/28/15 A L, 1-4 11/12/06 H W, 4-1 11/1/09 H L, 1-4 ! 3/15/13 A W, 4-3 12/4/15 A L, 2-3 2/16/07 A W, 4-2 11/19/10 H T, 1-1 # ! 3/16/13 A W, 4-3# 12/5/15 A W, 4-2 2/17/07 A L, 0-5 1/28/11 A T, 4-4 # 10/25/13 A L, 2-3 1/29/16 H L, 2-3 12/7/07 A T, 3-3 # 1/29/11 A L, 2-3 2/14/14 H W, 4-0 1/30/16 H T, 1-1# 12/8/07 A T, 3-3 # 10/29/11 A T, 3-3 # 2/15/14 H L, 2-4 ! 3/11/16 A L 1-4 2/22/08 H L, 0-3 1/29/12 H L, 0-3 11/28/14 H W, 3-1 ! 3/12/16 A L 1-4 2/23/08 H L, 3-4 1/30/12 H T, 1-1 # 11/29/14 H L, 2-3 1/13/17 A W 4-1 1/16/09 A W, 5-4 10/25/12 H T, 1-1 # 2/27/15 A W, 4-1 1/14/17 A T 2-2 # 1/17/09 A W, 4-2 2/15/13 A L, 1-3 # - Overtime | ! - Atlantic Hockey Tournament
Series Facts & Figures By the Numbers … All-Time Series ...... Air Force, 17-12-9 CAN AFA Division I ...... Air Force, 17-12-9 1-1-1 Overall Record 4-1-1 at Canisius ...... Air Force, 8-4-4 at Air Force ...... Air Force, 9-8-5 1-1-0 Conference Record 0-0-0 at Neutral Site ...... n/a 1-0-1 Current Streak 1-0-0 Postseason ...... Tied, 2-2-0 4-2-4 Home Record 2-0-0 3-7-0 Road Record 2-1-1 Current Streak ...... Canisius, 1-0-1 0-0-0 Neutral Record 0-0-0 Last 10 Games ...... 5-3-2 0-0-1 Overtime Record 0-0-1 Overtime Games ...... Canisius, 1-0-9 0-1-0 One -Goal Games 3-0-0 One-Goal Games ...... Air Force, 5-3-0 ------Last 10 ------Canisius 3.33 Scoring Offense 2.89 Most Goals...... 5, 1/16/09 Largest Victory...... 4, 2/14/14 2.67 Scoring Defense 2.17 Shutouts...... 1 33.0 Shots 28.7 30.0 Shots Allowed 29.5 Air Force 17.7 Penalty Minutes 11.8 Most Goals...... 5, Two Times Largest Victory...... 5, 2/17/07 25.0 Power Play 11.8 Shutouts...... 3 89.5 Penalty Kill 87.9 Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
Atlantic Hockey Standings Last Time That Atlantic Hockey Overall Canisius Team PTS GP W L T GP W L T Weekend Sweep in Buffalo...... Niagara (March 2017) Weekend Sweep on the road ...... AIC (Jan. 2017) Army West Point 6 4 3 1 0 4 3 1 0 Weekend Sweep in a Home & Home...... Niagara (Feb. 2017) Holy Cross 6 4 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 Overtime Win ...... at Alaska, 10/14/16 Robert Morris 4 5 2 3 0 5 2 3 0 Recorded a Shutout ...... vs. Niagara, 3/10/17 Niagara 2 1 1 0 0 4 2 2 0 Scored 10 or more goals ...... 10, at Sacred Heart, 12/4/98 Canisius 2 2 1 1 0 3 1 1 1 Win against Big Ten school...... Never Win against ECAC school...... vs. Colgate, 12/20/09 Mercyhurst 2 2 0 0 2 4 1 1 2 Win against Hockey East school...... Never American International 2 4 0 2 2 8 1 5 2 Win against NCHC school...... vs. Western Michigan, 10/10/14 Win against WCHA school...... at. Alaska, 10/14/16 Bentley 2 1 0 2 2 4 0 2 2 Air Force 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 1 1 Less than 10 shots...... 9, at Air Force, 2/28/15 Less than 20 shots ...... 19, vs. St. Lawrence, 1/7/17 RIT 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 Recorded 40+ shots ...... 45, at Robert Morris, 2/7/15 Sacred Heart 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 3 0 Recorded 50+ shots ...... 51, vs. Army, 12/29/12 Scored 3+ power play goals ...... 3, vs. RIT, 1/21/17 HUTCHISON NAMED AHC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Scored 4+ power play goals ...... 5, vs. Robert Morris, 10/21/16 Scored 5+ power play goals ...... 5, vs. Robert Morris, 10/21/16 4Sophomore forward Nick Hutchison was named the Atlantic Hockey Conference Team Travel USA Offensive Player of the Week Tuesday. Canisius Individual 4A native of Hicksville, N.Y., Hutchison recorded three power play goals to help lead the Golden Griffins to a Scored a hat trick ...... Matt Hoover, vs AIC, 11/18/16 split of their season-opening series against Robert Morris last weekend at HARBORCENTER. 4 Recorded 3+ assists ...... 3, Felix Chamberland, vs. RIT, 1/21/17 Hutchison ignited a third-period comeback in Canisius’ first contest against the Colonials on Oct. 13, Recorded 4+ assists ..... 4, Dylan McLaughlin, at Bentley, 2/13/16 recording a man-advantage tally at the 4:58 mark of the final frame to spark a three-goal comeback that saw the Griffs find the back of the net three times in less than five minutes to tie the game at 3-3. Recorded 4+ points ...... 4, Shane Conacher, at Bentley, 2/13/16 ...... 4, Dylan McLaughlin, at Bentley, 2/13/16 4In the series finale, Hutchison tallied two power play goals, including the game-winning marker, to lead Recorded 5+ points ...... 5, Cory Conacher, vs. Bentley, 12/5/09 Canisius to a 4-1 victory over RMU. Made 40+ saves ...... 45, Charles Williams, at RIT, 1/20/17 Made 50+ saves ...... 61, Daniel Urbani, at Penn State, 10/28/16 LARGE IS IN CHARGE 4 Scored a Game-Tying Extra-Attacker Goal Trevor Large was named the seventh coach in Canisius Hockey history on April 28...... Matt Hoover, vs. Colgate, 10/21/17 (1:00 remaining) 4A member of the Canisius coaching staff for the past three seasons and an 11-year coaching veteran Attempted penalty shot....Felix Chamberland, at Bentley, 2/13/16 in Atlantic Hockey, Large has been instrumental in the program’s ascension within the Atlantic Hockey Made penalty shot ...... Scott Moser, at AIC, 11/21/09 Conference, helping guide the squad to two appearances in the AHC Tournament semifinals as well as the Opponent program’s first regular season title in 2016-17. Weekend Sweep in Buffalo...... Sacred Heart (Feb. 2016) 4Individually, Canisius has thrived over the past three seasons, with eight players earning a total of nine all- Weekend Sweep on the road ...... Army West Point (Nov. 2016) conference accolades. Large was influential in the arrival of graduate transfer Charles Williams, who became Weekend Sweep in a Home & Home.... Robert Morris (Feb. 2016) the program’s first All-American selection and the school’s first finalist for both the Hobey Baker and Mike Overtime Win ...... at Robert Morris, 2/6/15 Ritcher Awards during the 2016-17 campaign. Recorded a Shutout ...... at Sacred Heart, 10/31/15 Scored 10 or more goals ...... 10, at Notre Dame, 12/29/10 YOUTH BEHIND THE BENCH Less than 20 shots ...... 17, vs. Niagara, 3/4/16 4Trevor Large is certainly a veteran when it comes to coaching experience, he is still considered young by Recorded 40+ shots ...... 46, at RIT, 1/20/17 Recorded 50+ shots ...... 65, at Penn State, 10/28/16 college hockey coaching standards. 4According to research conducted by College Hockey Inc., Large is the second youngest coach in the NCAA Scored 3+ power play goals ...... 3, at Robert Morris, 2/27/16 Scored 4+ power play goals ...... 4, at Robert Morris, 12/12/15 this season at 37 years old. Scored 5+ power play goals ...... 5, vs. Bentley, 1/9/09 4Omaha’s new head coach Mike Gabinet is the youngest head coach in the nation, having just celebrated his 36th birthday in September. Opponent Individual Scored a hat trick ...... Brady Ferguson, Robert Morris, 3/17/17 CANISIUS PICKED FIFTH IN AHC PRESEASON COACHES POLL Recorded 4+ assists ..... 4, Stephen Johns, Notre Dame, 12/29/10 Recorded 4+ points ...... 4, Cody Wydo, Robert Morris, 3/22/14 4Defending regular season champion Canisius was picked to AHC Preseason Coaches’ Poll Recorded 5+ points ...... 5, Dustin Cloutier, Bentley, 1/9/09 finish fifth in the Atlantic Hockey Coaches preseason coaches 1. Air Force (8) - 97 points poll, released during the league’s annual media day in late Made 40+ saves .... 40, Parker Gahagen, Army West Point, 2/4/17 2. Robert Morris (2) - 87 points Made 50+ saves ...... 63, Ryan Zapolski, Mercyhurst, 3/13/10 September. 3. Army West Point - 76 points 4The Golden Griffins received one first-place vote and 65 Scored a Game-Tying Extra-Attacker Goal 4. RIT - 70 points ...... Brett Gensler, at Bentley, 3/14/14 (23.2 remaining) points, five points behind fourth-place RIT (70). 5. Canisius (1) - 65 points Attempted penalty shot ...... Matthew Graham, Robert Morris, Defending tournament champion Air Force received eight first- 10/21/16 6. Holy Cross - 58 points Made penalty shot ...... Ricky Walton, RIT, 11/2/07 place votes and 97 points to claim first place. AHC Tournament 7. Mercyhurst - 52 points finalist Robert Morris garnered two first-place votes and 87 8. Bentley - 38 points points to claim second while Army West Point was tabbed third 9. AIC - 27 points (76). 10. Sacred Heart - 20 points 4Holy Cross (58) were picked behind the Griffs in sixth, while 11. Niagara - 15 points Canisius Scoring by Class Mercyhurst (52), Bentley (38), American International (27), Class Goals Assists Points Sacred Heart (20) and Niagara (15) rounded out the poll. Freshmen 1 0 1 Sophomores 5 4 9 Juniors 2 11 13 Seniors 2 4 6 Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
PLENTY OF OFFENSE RETURNING FOR THE GRIFFS Canisius Player Stats vs Air Force 4Heading into the 2017-18 season, Canisius returns a majority of its offense output from the 2016-17 campaign. GP G A PTS 4According to research conducted by College Hockey Inc., the Griffs bring back the highest percentage of R. Schmelzer 12 1 7 8 returning goals (98%) and points (95%) from the previous campaign. D. McLaughlin 8 2 3 5 4In terms of actual totals, Canisius is fourth in total returning goals (105) and sixth in total returning points (274). Atlantic Hockey Conference counterpart Air Force is first in both categories, with 119 goals and 322 C. Heath 8 2 2 4 points back in the lineup from a season ago. D. Bennett 7 1 1 2 F. Chamberland 7 1 1 2 THE ALL-IMPORTANT FIRST GOAL J. Mazza 8 0 2 2 4Since the start of the 2010-11 season, Canisius is a combined 75-28-14 when scoring the first goal of the contest. D. Parrottino 6 0 2 2 4The Griffs were 15-2-0 in all contests and a perfect 15-0-0 in Atlantic Hockey competition when J. Murray 12 0 1 1 notching the first goal of the game in 2016-17. I. Edmondson 5 0 1 1 4Canisius is 1-0-1 this season when opening the scoring, tallying the game’s first marker in a 4-1 victory over Robert Morris on Oct. 14 and a 3-3 tie with Colgate on Oct. 21. M. Hoover 2 0 1 1 N. Hutchison 2 0 1 1 LEADING AFTER TWO A GOOD SIGN FOR GRIFFS C. Jerry 2 1 0 1 4Holding a lead after two periods has been a good omen for Canisius as it holds an impressive 73-6-7 mark over the past six-plus seasons when in front after 40 minutes. J. Pereira 2 1 0 1 4The Griffs were a perfect 15-0-0 this season when leading after 40 minutes. All 15 of those victories N. Sheeran 10 0 1 1 have come against Atlantic Hockey Conference competition. J. Stander 10 0 1 1 4Canisius is 1-0-0 in 2017-18 when leading after 40 minutes. The Griffs held a 3-1 lead after the second period of their 4-1 triumph against Robert Morris on Oct. 14. MULTIPLE POINTS BY MCLAUGHLIN MEANS WINS FOR CANISIUS Canisius Goalies vs Air Force 4When junior Dylan McLaughlin has scored multiple points in a game during his collegiate career, it has usually meant good things for the Griffs. GP-GS GAA Sv% W-L-T 4Canisius holds a 15-1-1 since the start of the 2015-16 campaign when McLaughlin finishes with two S. Hofley 4-4 2.74 .908 0-3-1 or more points in a game. 4The Griffs were a perfect 10-0-0 in 2016-17 when the Lancaster, N.Y., product tallied multiple points in a game, highlighted by a 9-0-0 record in such games during the Griffs’ 17-game unbeaten streak. 4Canisius is off to a 1-1-1 start under such circumstances this season as McLaughlin as he has finished with two points in each game of the Griffs’ first three games this season. What is a Griffin? SECOND-HALF SURGE FOR MCLAUGHLIN 4Junior Dylan McLaughlin has been a difference maker for the Griffs The Griffin is a mythical during his career, but especially once the calendar hits December. McLaughlin creature of supposed 4Over the final four months of the season, McLaughlin has been Career Point Totals by Month gigantic size that has nearly a point-per-game player in his first two seasons for Canisius, GP G A PTS recording 49 points (18g, 31a) in 50 games. Oct.-Nov. 31 6 10 16 the head, forelegs and 4McLaughlin has been fairly consistent during the first two months Dec.-March 50 18 31 49 wings of an eagle and the of the season as well, tallying 16 points (6g, 10a) in 31 games played in hindquarters, tail and ears of October and November. a lion. They are well known 4McLaughlin is off to a solid start in his junior season, leading the team with six points (2g, 4a) through the Griffs first three games of the 2017-18 season. for their speed, ability to fly and having eyes like an eagle as well as the strength and courage of a lion. CANISIUS LANDS SIX ON AHCA ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLARS LIST 4Six members of the Canisius hockey program were named All-American Scholars for the 2016-17 Griffins have been known for centuries as symbols season by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA). of strength and vigilance, have been called “The 4Graduated seniors Geoff Fortman and Charles Williams, current seniors Jeff Murray and David Parrottino and juniors Cameron Heath and Matt McLeod were all recognized by the new initiative that Hounds of Zeus” in Greek mythology and are said recognizes varsity ice hockey players who averaged a 3.6 GPA and participated in at least 40 percent to have mastery of both the land and sky. of their school’s games during the 2016-17 season. They are thought to be from India, where the LARGE PARTICIPATING IN REAL MEN WEAR PINK CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER natives of the land made their talons and claws 4Canisius head hockey coach Trevor Large has joined a distinguished group of community leaders in Western New York who will be participating in Real Men Wear Pink, an initiative of the American into drinking cups because the talon of a Griffin Cancer Society that engages men in the fight against breast cancer. was said to detect poison in a liquid. Griffins would 4Real Men Wear Pink participants have committed to wearing pink throughout the month of October, find gold in the mountains and line their nests while raising donations to support the American Cancer Society in its battle against breast cancer. with it and as a result, were forced to become great Large will be wearing pink for all five home games through the month of October. guardians of the nests to keep the hunters away. Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
Canisius Leaders SCHMELZER NAMED CAPTAIN FOR 2017-18 Canisius’ Record When... Points 4Senior Ryan Schmelzer has been named captain of the Canisius McLaughlin...... 6 hockey team for the 2017-18 season, head coach Trevor Large announced in June. Overall:...... 1-1-1 Hutchison...... 4 Atlantic Hockey:...... 1-1-0 Schmelzer...... 4 4A native of Buffalo, Schmelzer has appeared in 111 games during his first three seasons with the Golden Griffins, amassing 27 Home:...... 1-1-1 Goals goals and 49 assists for 76 points. Away:...... 0-0-0 Hutchison...... 3 4Schmelzer served as an alternate captain for Canisius during the Neutral:...... 0-0-0 McLaughlin...... 2 2016-17 season, earning All-Atlantic Hockey Second Team honors Versus ECAC:...... 0-0-1 after ranking second on the team in both assists (18) and points Versus Ranked Opponents:...... 0-0-0 Assists (30) and third in goals (12). He led Canisius and was tied for ninth McLaughlin...... 4 nationally with five game-winning goals, all of which came during On Tuesdays:...... 0-0-0 Schmelzer...... 3 the Griffs’ school-record 17-game unbeaten streak. On Fridays:...... 0-1-0 Three players...... 2 4The 2016-17 Atlantic Hockey Best Defensive Forward honoree also paced Canisius with a plus/minus rating of +16 and finished On Saturdays:...... 1-0-1 On Sundays:...... 0-0-0 Power Play Goals 21st among all forwards nationally in faceoffs won (410). Schmelzer Hutchison...... 3 also contributed to the team’s success while shorthanded, serving McLaughlin...... 1 as regular member of a penalty-kill unit that ranked first in Atlantic In October:...... 1-1-1 Pereira...... 1 Hockey and third among all Division I programs with an 87.2% In November:...... 0-0-0 success rate. In December:...... 0-0-0 Shots In January:...... 0-0-0 Hutchison...... 14 FROZEN FOUR RETURNS TO BUFFALO IN 2019 4 In February:...... 0-0-0 Hoover...... 11 The City of Buffalo and KeyBank Center will host the 2019 Men’s In March:...... 0-0-0 McLaughlin...... 10 Frozen Four and the NCAA announced in April. 4Canisius College, along with the Metro Atlantic Athletic When scoring 0 goals:...... 0-0-0 Plus/Minus Conference (MAAC) and Niagara University, will once again serve McLaughlin...... +3 as the host groups for the two championship events. When scoring 1 goal:...... 0-0-0 Heath...... +2 4The 2019 Frozen Four will mark the second time that Buffalo has When scoring 2 goals:...... 0-0-0 Jaeckle...... +2 served as the host city for the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey When scoring 3 goals:...... 0-1-1 Schmelzer...... +2 Championship. Buffalo last hosted the Frozen Four in 2003. When scoring 4 goals:...... 1-0-0 4The Frozen Four features three games; two national semifinal When scoring 5+ goals:...... 0-0-0 Blocked Shots games on Thursday, April 11, and the national championship Stander...... 9 game two days later on April 13, 2019. The Frozen Four has been played in New York State 10 times since the event started in 1948. When allowing 0 goals:...... 0-0-0 Murray...... 5 When allowing 1 goal:...... 1-0-0 Mazza...... 5 2016-17 REWIND When allowing 2 goals:...... 0-0-0 4Canisius enjoyed an outstanding 2016-17 season that culminated When allowing 3 goals:...... 0-0-1 Conference Only in the program capturing its first Atlantic Hockey Conference regular When allowing 4 goals:...... 0-1-0 Points season title. When allowing 5+ goals:...... 0-0-0 McLaughlin...... 4 4The Griffs matched the school mark for wins in a campaign with Hutchison...... 3 21 and advanced to the semifinals of the Atlantic Hockey Conference Leading after 1:...... 1-0-0 Three players...... 2 Tournament for the fourth time in the last five seasons. 4 Trailing after 1:...... 0-1-0 Canisius also entered the national rankings for the first time in four Tied after 1:...... 0-0-1 Goals seasons, earning the No. 20 spot in the USCHO.com poll in mid-March. 4As a team, the Griffs ranked in the top 10 nationally in penalty kill Leading after 2:...... 1-0-0 Hutchison...... 3 Trailing after 2:...... 0-1-1 Four players...... 1 (87.2/3rd), scoring defense (2.18/5th), goals against (85/6th). 4Canisius also posted the second-longest unbeaten streak of the Tied after 2: ...... 0-0-0 Assists season, going 17 consecutive games between losses from Jan. In overtime: ...... 0-0-1 McLaughlin...... 3 13-March 17. Frozen Four participant Harvard turned in the longest Edmondson...... 2 stretch of games between defeats this season, with 18. When scoring first:...... 1-0-1 Hoover...... 2 4Goaltender Charles Williams became the first player in program When opponents score first:...... 0-1-0 history to earn All-American honors as he was named AHCA CCM East In one-goal games: ...... 0-1 Power Play Goals First-Team All-American. The Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Award finalist In two-goal games:...... 0-0 Hutchison...... 3 led the nation in save percentage (.943) and was tied for the national lead in shutouts (6). He also ranked second in goals against average (1.82), fifth When scoring a PP Goal:...... 1-1-1 Shots in saves (1016) and seventh in shots faced (1077). Williams was the AHC Hutchison...... 10 Player of the Year and earned All-AHC First Team honors. When not scoring a PP Goal:...... 0-0-0 Hoover...... 7 4Junior forward Ryan Schmelzer was tied for ninth nationally with When allowing a PP Goal:...... 0-1-0 Schmelzer...... 6 five game-winning goals and finished 21st among all forwards in When not allowing a PP Goal:...... 1-0-1 faceoffs won (410). When scoring a SH Goal:...... 0-0-0 Plus/Minus 4Forward Nick Hutchison was tied for second among first-year When allowing a SH Goal: ...... 0-0-0 Stief...... +3 players in power plays goals (8) and slotted ninth in faceoffs won (275) McLaughlin...... +3 by a first-year player. 4Alex Jaeckle was fourth among defensemen with three game- When out-shooting opponent:...... 1-1-0 Jaeckle...... +2 When out-shot by opponent:...... 0-0-1 Schmelzer...... +2 winning goals during the 2016-17 season, while fellow blue liners Cameron Heath and Jimmy Mazza were tied for 12th with two game- When shot totals are even:...... 0-0-0 Blocked Shots winning goals apiece. Heath also finished the campaign 12th among Stander...... 5 defensemen in power play goals scored (4). Murray...... 4 Heath...... 3 Mazza...... 3 Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#8: Ian Edmondson (A) Jr. | D | 6-1 | 204 | Toronto, Ont./St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1, vs. Holy Cross, 10/24/15 GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Assists: 2-2x, last @ Niagara (2/17/17) 2015-16 15 1 0 1 12 -6 4-8 0 0 0 Points: 2, @ Niagara (1/31/17) 2016-17 37 0 12 12 29 +8 9-18 0 0 0 2017-18 3 0 2 2 3 -2 0-0 0 0 0 CAREER 55 1 14 15 44 E 13-26 0 0 0 Last Goal: Oct. 24, 2015 @ Holy Cross (1) Last Assist: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. RMU (14)
2017-18: 2015-16: • Assisted on game-winning goal in 4-1 victory over Robert Morris (Oct. 14) • Appeared in 15 games as a rookie. • Recorded an assist in season-opening matchup with Colonials (Oct. 13) • Missed 12 games with an injury in January and February. • Scored a goal in his second collegiate game with a tally versus Holy Cross (Oct. 24). 2016-17: • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. • Tallied assists in back-to-back contests against Robert Morris (Oct. 21-22) • Recorded assist on opening goal in 2-1 victory at RIT (Nov. 5) • Notched assist in 3-3 draw against Bentley (Dec. 3) • Recorded assist on game-tying goal in 2-2 draw at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 14) • Posted first multiple-point game with two assists in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Jan. 31) • Notched two assists in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Feb. 17)
#9: David Parrottino Sr. | F | 5-10 | 168 | Rochester Hills, Mich./Lincoln Stars (USHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 2-2x, last @ Niagara (1/31/17) Assists: 2, @ AIC (1/28/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2-4x, last @ Niagara (1/31/17) 2014-15 13 0 0 0 15 -3 0-0 0 0 0 2015-16 21 1 2 3 10 -1 5-21 0 0 0 2016-17 27 6 11 17 39 +10 1-2 1 0 0 Last Goal: March 17, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (7) 2017-18 2 0 1 1 2 +1 1-2 0 0 0 Last Assist: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (14) CAREER 63 7 14 21 61 +5 7-24 1 0 0
2017-18: 2015-16: • Recorded an assist on the opening goal in the Griffs’ 4-1 victory over Robert Morris (Oct.14) • Recorded his first two collegiate points in back-to-back contests with an assist versus Niagara (Jan. 16) and Holy Cross (Jan. 23). 2016-17: • Netted his first career goal in game three of the Atlantic Hockey First Round, securing • Tallied a goal and an assist in 3-3 tie with No. 16 St. Lawrence (Jan. 6) the victory over rival Niagara (March 6). • Notched assist in 4-1 victory at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 13) • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. • Posted lone assist on first goal in 2-2 draw against Falcons (Jan. 14) • Recorded first multi-goal game with two tallies in 6-1 triumph over RIT (Jan. 21) 2014-15: • Dished out two assists in 6-1 victory at AIC (Jan. 28) • Recorded 15 shots on target. • Scored two goals in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Jan. 31) • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. • Assisted on game-winning goal against Army West Point (Feb. 3)
#10: Matt McLeod Jr. | F | 5-10 | 193 | Mississauga, Ont./Oakville Blades (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-2x, vs. Niagara (2/15/17) Assists: 1-5x, last vs. Niagara (1/24/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2, vs. Niagara (1/24/17) 2015-16 21 0 1 1 13 -8 0-0 0 0 0 2016-17 33 2 4 6 37 -2 2-4 0 0 0 2017-18 3 0 1 1 0 E 1-2 0 0 0 Last Goal: Feb. 15, 2017 vs. Niagara (2) CAREER 57 2 6 8 48 -10 3-6 0 0 0 Last Assist: Oct. 13, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (6)
2017-18: • Scored first career goal and added an assist in 4-1 victory over Niagara (Jan. 24) • Recorded an assist in season-opening matchup with Robert Morris (Oct. 13) • Tallied insurance marker in 4-2 victory over Niagara (Jan. 31)
2016-17: 2015-16: • Notched primary assist on game-winning goal at RIT (Nov. 5) • Played in 21 games as a rookie. • Recorded lone assist on game-winning goal at Holy Cross (Dec. 30) • Recorded his first collegiate point with an assist in a 3-3 tie versus rival Niagara (Jan. 16). • Tallied lone assist on game-winning goal in 4-1 victory at Air Force (Jan. 13) • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#12: Mike Sabatini Sr. | F | 6-1 | 181 | Grosse Pointe, Mich./Soo Eagles (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 2, vs. Army West Point (2/3/17) Assists: 2, vs. Sacred Heart (2/20/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2-2x, vs. Army West Point (2/3/17) 2014-15 31 1 4 5 52 -7 7-14 0 0 0 2015-16 38 4 6 10 58 -7 8-16 0 0 1 2016-17 23 4 4 8 32 -1 7-14 1 0 0 Last Goal: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (10) 2017-18 3 1 0 1 5 -1 1-2 0 0 0 Last Assist: Feb. 15, 2017 vs. Niagara (14) CAREER 94 10 14 24 147 -16 23-46 1 0 1
2017-18: 2015-16: • Notched insurance marker in 4-1 victory over Robert Morris (Oct. 14) • Played in 38 games, recording 10 points, four goals and six assists. • Recorded a goal in back-to-back games against Mercyhurst, including his first career 2016-17: game-winning tally in the opener (Nov. 20-21). • Recorded first point of the season with goal in 3-1 victory at RIT (Jan. 20) • Netted his first postseason goal with the opening score of a 4-1 win versus rival Niagara, • Tallied a goal and an assist in 6-1 triumph over Tigers (Jan. 21) helping the Griffs secure the Atlantic Hockey First Round victory in three games (March 6). • Posted an assist on final goal in 4-2 victory at AIC (Jan. 27) • Posted his first career multi-point game with two assists versus Sacred Heart (Feb. 20). • Turned in first multiple-goal game with two tallies in 4-0 victory against Army (Feb. 3) • Recorded assist in 2-2 draw at Sacred Heart (Feb. 11) 2014-15: • Recorded assist on game-winning tally in 4-2 victory over Niagara (Feb. 15) • Appeared in 31 games as a rookie. • Totaled five points on one goal and four assists. • Netted his first collegiate goal in his first career game – a 4-2 win against NCHC foe Western Michigan (Oct. 10). • Registered an assist on the game-winning tally at AIC (Oct. 24). • Led Griffs centers with a .555 faceoff percentage (157-283). • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team.
#13: Dylan McLaughlin Jr. | F | 5-11 | 187 | Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (USHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 2-2x, last @ AIC (1/27/17) Assists: 4, at Bentley (2/13/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 4, at Bentley (2/13/16) 2015-16 39 8 18 26 84 +1 4-8 2 0 1 2016-17 39 14 19 33 109 +9 3-6 4 0 1 2017-18 3 2 4 6 10 +3 1-2 1 0 0 Last Goal: Oct. 21, 2017 vs. Colgate (24) CAREER 81 24 41 65 203 +13 8-16 6 0 2 Last Assist: Oct. 21, 2017 vs. Colgate (41)
2017-18: 2015-16: • Dished out two assists in season-opening contest against Colonials (Oct. 13) • Placed fourth in Atlantic Hockey and 22nd nationally among freshmen with his 26 points. • Recorded a goal and an assist in 4-1 victory over Robert Morris (Oct. 14) • Recorded 19 of his 26 points in the final 19 games of the season after posting just seven points in his • Finished with a goal and an assist in 3-3 tie versus Colgate (Oct. 21) first 20 collegiate contests. • Named Atlantic Hockey Player of the Week and NCAA Third Star of the Week on Feb. 16 after leading 2016-17: the Griffs to a weekend sweep at Bentley. • Third-Team All-AHC selection • Recorded two assists in a 3-1 victory in the opener before matching a school record with four assists in a • Led Canisius in points and goals. Tied for team lead in assists 6-3 win in the finale against the Falcons (Feb. 12-13). • Atlantic Hockey Player of the Week and NCAA.com First Star of the Week (Jan. 31) • Also named Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week on Jan. 12 after a series at RIT. • Tallied 28 points (12g, 16a) over final 24 games after registering just five points (2g, 3a) in • Posted the first multi-point game of his career with three points (1g, 2a) in a win over the Tigers in the first 15 games opener (Jan. 8) before adding an assist in the finale (Jan. 9). • Finished January with eight-game point-scoring streak (6g, 9a) Atlantic Hockey First Round (March 5). • Recorded multiple points on 10 occasions; helping Griffs to a perfect 10-0-0 record in those games • Also added two points (1g, 1a) in a 3-1 victory in the regular season against the school’s top rival (Jan. • Tallied two goals and an assist in 4-3 win over Bentley (Dec. 2) 14), while netting a goal in two other contests versus the Purple Eagles (Jan. 16 & March 4). • Posted a goal and two assists in 4-2 victory at AIC (Jan. 28) • Registered an assist in his first collegiate contest against Penn State (Oct. 10), while scoring his first • Notched goal and an assist in 6-5 victory at Sacred Heart (Feb.11) career goal versus No. 16 Merrimack (Nov. 7). • Notched goal and an assist in 5-2 victory at Nigara (Feb.17) • Tallied a goal and an assist in 3-0 win against Niagara (March.10)
#14: Josh Kielich Sr. | F | 6-0 | 187 | Orchard Park, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1, at Sacred Heart, 11/7/14 GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Assists: 1-10x (last vs. Army West Point, 11/28/15) 2013-14 8 0 2 2 3 -1 1-2 0 0 0 Points: 1-11x (last vs. Army West Point, 11/28/15) 2014-15 14 1 5 6 22 +4 1-2 0 0 0 2015-16 24 0 3 3 22 -9 1-2 0 0 0 2016-17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 Last Goal: Nov. 7, 2014 @ Sacred Heart (1) 2017-18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 Last Assist: Nov. 28, 2015 @ Army West Point (10) TOTAL 46 1 10 11 47 -6 3-6 0 0 0
2017-18: 2014-15: • Has yet to appear in a game for the Griffs this season • Played in 14 games, missing most of the second half of the season with an injury. 2016-17: • Scored his first collegiate goal at Sacred Heart (Nov. 7). • Did not play for the Griffs due to injury • Registered assists in consecutive games on two occasions. • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. 2015-16: • Recorded an assist in back-to-back games versus Mercyhurst (Nov. 21) and 2013-14: Army West Point (Nov. 28). • Registered his first collegiate point in a 4-1 victory at AIC (Jan. 31). • Also posted an assist in win over Holy Cross (Oct. 23). • Also added an assist the next night against the Yellow Jackets (Feb. 1). • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#15: Grant Meyer Fr. | F | 5-8 | 180 | Genoa, Ohio/Fargo Force (USHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: n/a GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Assists: n/a 2017-18 2 0 0 0 0 -2 0-0 0 0 0 Points: n/a CAREER 2 0 0 0 0 -2 0-0 0 0 0
Last Goal: n/a Last Assist: n/a
2017-18: • Made collegiate debut against Robert Morris (Oct. 14)
BEFORE CANISIUS: • Spent 2016-17 season with the Fargo Force and head coach Cary Eades • Served as assistant captain during 2016-17 campaign, compiling nine goals and 11 assists in 49 games played • Split time between Fargo and Youngstown during the 2015-16 campaign, finishing with 24 points (10g, 14a) in 55 games • Played for Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL and Youngstown in 2014-15, recording 17 points (7g, 10a)
#20: David Baskerville Fr. | F | 5-11 | 180 | Buffalo, N.Y./Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: n/a Assists: n/a GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: n/a 2017-18 0 0 0 0 0 E 0-0 0 0 0 CAREER 0 0 0 0 0 E 0-0 0 0 0 Last Goal: n/a Last Assist: n/a
2017-18: BEFORE CANISIUS: • Has yet to appear in a game for the Griffs this season • Spent 2016-17 season with the Corpus Christi Ice Rays and coach Brad Flynn, serving as assistant captain • Tallied 27 points on seven goals and 20 assists during the regular season and chipped in four points (3g, 1a) in eight playoff contests • Spent 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, compiling 63 points (25g, 38a) in 96 games played • Served as assistant captain for the 2015-16 season, recording 19 goals and 26 assists in 45 games played
#23: Casey Jerry So. | F | 6-1 | 184 | River Falls, Wis./Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-6x, last @ Niagara (2/17/17) Assists: 1-6x, last vs. Niagara (2/15/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 1-12x, last @ Niagara (2/17/17) 2016-17 39 6 8 14 44 E 12-24 1 0 0 2017-18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 CAREER 39 6 8 14 44 E 12-24 1 0 0 Last Goal: Feb. 17, 2017 @ Niagara (6) Last Assist: March 17, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (8)
2017-18: • Recorded assist on first goal in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Jan. 31) • Has yet to appear in a game for the Griffs this season • Notched power-play goal in 4-0 victory against Army (Feb. 3) • Tallied assist in 4-0 victory over Mercyhurst (Feb. 23) 2016-17: • One of nine skaters to appear in all 39 games for the Griffs • Tallied primary assist on game-winning goal in 2-1 overtime victory at Alaska Fairbanks (Oct. 14, 2016) • Scored first collegiate goal in 2-1 victory at RIT (Nov. 5) • Notched second goal of season in 3-0 triumph at Holy Cross (Dec. 30) • Added insurance marker in 4-1 victory at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 13) • Tallied opening goal in 4-1 victory over Niagara (Jan. 24) • Assisted on first goal in 4-2 victory at AIC (Jan. 27) Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#24: Matt Stief So. | D | 5-9 | 175 | Weston, Fla./Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1, vs. Robert Morris (10/21/16) Assists: 2-2x, last vs. Niagara (1/24/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2-3x, vs. Niagara (1/24/17) 2016-17 28 1 8 9 31 -4 5-10 1 0 1 2017-18 3 0 1 1 4 +2 0-0 0 0 0 CAREER 31 1 9 10 35 -2 5-10 1 0 1 Last Goal: Oct. 21, 2016 vs. Robert Morris (1) Last Assist: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (9)
2017-18: 2016-17: • Recorded assist in 4-1 victory over Robert Morris (Oct. 14) • Part of Canisius defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in penalty kill (87.2/3rd), scoring defense (2.18/5th) and goals against (85/6th) • Notched first collegiate point with an assist at No. 1 North Dakota (Oct. 8) • Tallied first collegiate goal, a game-winning tally, and added an assist in 6-3 victory against Robert Morris (Oct. 21) • Recorded two assists at Army West Point (Nov. 12) • Dished out two assists in 4-1 triumph against Niagara (Jan. 24) • Assisted on series-clinching goal in 2-1 victory over Niagara in game two of AHC quarterfinals (March 11) #25: Matt Long Fr. | F | 5-11 | 192 | Orland Park, Ill./Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1, vs. Robert Morris (10/13/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Assists: n/a 2017-18 3 1 0 1 6 E 0-0 0 0 0 Points: n/a CAREER 3 1 0 1 6 E 0-0 0 0 0
Last Goal: Oct. 13, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (1) Last Assist: n/a
2017-18: BEFORE CANISIUS: • Scored in collegiate debut against Robert Morris (Oct. 13) • Spent three seasons with the Springfield Jr. Blues under head coach Tony Zasowski • Recorded 90 points (30g, 60a) in 158 regular season games • Served as team captain for the 2016-17 season, posting career highs in goals (17), assists (35) and points (52) • Participated in the 2017 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament
#26: Ryan Schmelzer (C) Sr. | F | 6-2 | 179 | Buffalo, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 2, @ Niagara (1/24/15) Assists: 3, @ Air Force (12/5/15) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 3-4x, last @ AIC (1/28/17) 2014-15 36 5 9 14 49 +15 5-10 0 0 2 2015-16 38 10 22 32 84 +4 14-58 3 0 1 2016-17 37 11 19 30 116 +13 16-43 5 0 5 Last Goal: Oct. 13, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (29) 2017-18 3 1 3 4 8 +2 0-0 0 0 0 Last Assist: Oct. 21, 2017 vs. Colgate (52) CAREER 114 28 52 80 255 +34 35-111 8 0 8
2017-18: 2015-16: • Team Captain • Recorded at least one point in 17 of his last 22 games, including a career-best seven-game run from • Tallied a goal in season-opening contest against Robert Morris (Oct. 13) Dec. 13 to Jan. 16 plus a six-game streak from Feb. 13 to March 4. • Dished out assist in 4-1 triumph against Colonials (Oct. 14) • Registered a career-best three points (and three assists) in a 4-2 win at Air Force (Dec. 5). • Recorded two assists in 3-3 tie against Colgate (Oct. 21) • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. 2016-17: 2014-15: • AHC Best Defensive Forward • Led Canisius freshmen in scoring • All-AHC Second Team selection • Also ranked first on the team with a plus/minus rating of +15 – the highest mark by a Griff since • Assistant Captain Canisius joined Atlantic Hockey. • Finished second on the team in assists (18) and points (30) and third in goals (12) • Earned Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week honors on Jan. 27. • Ranked first on team in plus/minus (+13) • Set career highs with three points and two goals, including a third-period game-winning tally, in a win • Led team and tied for ninth nationally with five game-winning goals at rival Niagara. Also posted a plus/minus rating of +5 – matching the program’s record, last set during • Atlantic Hockey Player of the Week (Dec. 6) the 1998-99 campaign (Jan. 24). • Matched career high with three assists in 6-3 triumph against Robert Morris • Registered the first point of his collegiate career with an assist versus Ohio State in the HARBOR- • Tallied a goal and two assists in 4-3 victory at Bentley CENTER opener (Oct. 31). • Scored both game-winning goals in sweep of home-and-home series with RIT • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. • Tallied game-winning goal in 4-1 victory versus Niagara • Matched career high with three points (1g, 2a) in 6-1 victory at AIC • Scored game-winning goal in 4-0 victory against Army • Notched series-clinching goal in 2-1 victory over Niagara in game two of AHC Quarterfinals • Named to Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#28: Logan Gestro Fr. | D | 6-3 | 205 | South Lyon, Mich./Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: n/a GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Assists: n/a 2017-18 0 0 0 0 0 E 0-0 0 0 0 Points: n/a CAREER 0 0 0 0 0 E 0-0 0 0 0
Last Goal: n/a Last Assist: n/a
2017-18: BEFORE CANISIUS: • Has not dressed in a game for the Griffs this season • Played 2016-17 and 2014-15 seasons with Corpus Christi Ice Rays and head coach Brad Flynn • Compiled six goals and 34 assists in 113 regular season games played during his two seasons with the Ice Rays. Also chipped in two assists in 10 postseason contests • Spent 2015-16 campaign with the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL • Recorded one goal and five assists in 49 games played with the Musketeers
#29: Daniel Urbani So. | G | 6-1 | 201 | Coquiltlam, B.C./Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Saves: 61, at Penn State (10/28/16) GP-GS Min. GA GAA Svs Sv Pct. Record SO Scoreless Streak: 52:06 (10/14/17) 2016-17 5-4 288:14 13 2.71 162 .926 0-3-2 0 2017-18 2-2 124:26 4 1.93 60 .938 1-0-1 0 CAREER 7-6 412:40 17 2.47 222 .929 1-3-3 0 Last Win: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (1) Last Shutout: n/a
2017-18: Before Canisius: • Stopped 23-of-24 shots faced to post first career win in 4-1 victory over Robert Morris • Led the Trenton Golden Hawks to its first OJHL Championship during the 2015-16 (Oct. 14) season. • Recorded 37 saves in 3-3 tie with Colgate (Oct. 21) • Collected OJHL Top Goaltender honors and was named a first-team OJHL All-Star. • Posted a 34-4-1 record with a 1.69 goals against average and .930 save percentage 2016-17: during the campaign. His 1.69 goals against average led the league and was the fourth- • Tied school record with 61 saves at No. 19 Penn State (Oct. 28). Matched mark set by lowest mark in league history. Andrew Loewen during the 2006-07 season • Received the Brent Ladds Trophy as OJHL Playoff MVP after posting a 16-2 record in • Made 35 stops in 3-3 tie against Bentley (Dec. 3) the postseason with a 1.54 goals against average and .944 save percentage. • Turned aside 26 shots in 3-3 draw with No. 16 St. Lawrence (Jan. 6) • Also led the Golden Hawks to the Dudley Hewitt Cup and a semifinal finish at the 2016 RBC Cup. • Named the Top Goaltender at the RBC Cup.
#31: Simon Hofley Jr. | G | 5-11 | 196 | Ottawa, Ont./Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Saves: 49, at Holy Cross, 1/22/16 GP-GS Min. GA GAA Svs Sv Pct. Record SO Scoreless Streak: 148:29, 3/4/16 - 3/6/16 2015-16 27-25 1550:52 70 2.71 801 .920 8-12-5 1 2016-17 2-2 63:01 7 6.67 31 .816 0-1-0 0 2017-18 1-1 57:36 4 4.17 22 .846 0-1-0 0 Last Win: March 6, 2016 at Niagara (8) TOTAL 30-28 1671:29 81 2.91 854 .913 8-14-5 1 Last Shutout: March 5, 2016 at Niagara (1)
2017-18: against average and .955 save percentage during the three-game series (March 4-6). • Finished with 22 saves in season-opening matchup with Robert Morris (Oct. 13) • Recorded his first collegiate shutout in an elimination contest in game two, stopping 33 shots in a 1-0 victory (March 5). Followed with 37 saves in a 4-1 game-three win (March 6). 2016-17: • Named Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week on Jan. 26 after leading the Griffs to 3-of-4 points at • Recorded 29 saves in season-opener at No. 1 North Dakota (Oct. 7) Holy Cross, stopping 91-of-94 shots during the weekend for a .968 save percentage. • Played final three minutes of 5-2 victory at Niagara (Feb. 17) • Posted a career-best 49 shots in a 2-2 draw in the opener versus the Crusaders (Jan. 22) before following with 42 saves in a 2-1 overtime victory in the finale, including two stops on breakaways in the 2015-16: third period (Jan. 23). • Appeared in 27 games with 25 starting assignments as a rookie, including starting each of the final • Stopped 39 shots for his first career victory in a 4-3 win versus Mercyhurst (Nov. 20). 20 contests of the season. • Posted an 8-12-5 record with a 2.71 goals against average and .920 save percentage. • Registered the top mark in the program’s history by a freshman in goals against average and second- best in save percentage. • Led the Griffs to victory in the Atlantic Hockey First Round against rival Niagara, posting a 1.34 goals Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#32: Tucker Weppner Fr. | G | 6-2 | 194 | Williamsville, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Saves: n/a GP-GS Min. GA GAA Svs Sv Pct. Record SO Scoreless Streak: n/a 2017-18 Total Last Win: n/a Last Shutout: n/a
2017-18: • Has yet to dress in a game for the Griffs this season
Before Canisius: • Spent two seasons with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and head coach John Tucker • Posted .898 save percentage and 3.15 goals against average in 71 regular season appearances • Turned in .944 save percentage and 2.00 goals against average in four postseason games for the Jr. Sabres in 2016-17.
#34: Blake Weyrick Fr. | G | 6-3 | 199 | Los Angeles, Calif./Janesville Jets (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Saves: n/a GP-GS Min. GA GAA Svs Sv Pct. Record SO Scoreless Streak: n/a 2016-17 0-0 0 0 0.00 0 .000 0-0-0 0 2017-18 0-0 0 0 0.00 0 .000 0-0-0 0 Total 0-0 0 0 0.00 0 .000 0-0-0 0 Last Win: n/a Last Shutout: n/a
2017-18: • Has dressed as backup keeper for all three games, but has yet to play for the Griffs this season
2016-17: • Dressed as a backup goaltender but did not appear in a game during first season with program • Named to Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team
#40: Jesse Pereira So. | F | 5-11 | 189 | Fort Erie, Ont./Brooks Bandits (AJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 2, @ Penn State (10/29/16) Assists: 2, vs RIT (1/21/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2-2x, last vs. RIT (1/21/17) 2016-17 39 9 5 14 71 +4 5-10 1 1 1 2017-18 3 1 0 1 5 E 1-2 1 0 0 CAREER 42 10 5 15 74 +4 6-12 2 1 1 Last Goal: Oct. 21, 2017 vs. Colgate (10) Last Assist: Jan. 21, 2017 vs. RIT (5)
2017-18: • Scored power-play goal in 3-3 tie versus Colgate (Oct. 21)
2016-17: • One of nine skaters to appear in all 39 games for the Griffs • Scored first two goals of collegiate career at No. 19 Penn State (Oct. 29)) • Scored game-tying goal in 3-3 draw with St. Lawrence (Jan. 6) • Recorded opening goal in 4-1 victory at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 13) • Turned in first multi-assist game of career with two helpers versus RIT (Jan. 21) • Notched game-winning goal in 6-5 victory at Sacred Heart (Feb. 11) Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#44: Alex Jaeckle Jr. | D | 6-3 | 186 | St. Clair Shores, Mich./Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-4x, last vs. Mercyhurst (2/23/17) Assists: 1-5x, last at Niagara (2/17/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2, at AIC (1/28/17) 2015-16 20 1 0 1 13 E 7-14 0 0 0 2016-17 19 3 5 8 29 +7 15-41 0 0 3 2017-18 3 0 1 1 2 E 0-0 0 0 0 Last Goal: Feb. 23, 2017 vs. Mercyhurst (4) TOTAL 42 4 6 10 44 +7 20-51 0 0 3 Last Assist: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. RMU (6)
2017-18: 2015-16: • Tallied first point of the season with an assist in 4-1 victory over Robert Morris (Oct. 14) • Appeared in 20 games as a rookie, including each of the final 12 contests • Named the team’s Most Improved Player 2016-17: • Netted his first collegiate goal in a 3-1 victory at Bentley (Feb. 12) • Scored game-winning goal in 1-0 victory against RIT (Nov. 4) • Added 16 blocked shots during the season • Scored game-winning goal and added assist in 6-1 triumph at AIC (Jan. 28) • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team • Recorded assist in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Jan. 31) • Notched secondary assist on game-winning goal in 4-0 victory vs. Army (Feb. 3) • Tallied secondary assist on opening goal in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Feb. 17) • Recorded game-winning goal in 4-0 triumph against Mercyhurst (Feb. 23)
#47: David Bennett Sr. | D/F | 6-2 | 204 | Ottawa, Ont./Cumberland Grads (CCHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-2x, last @ Air Force (1/13/17) Assists: 1-5x, last @ Niagara (1/31/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2, vs. Bentley (1/16/15) 2014-15 24 1 2 3 11 +2 10-31 1 0 0 2015-16 26 0 0 0 12 -10 14-28 0 0 0 2016-17 22 1 5 6 6 - 6 8-27 0 0 1 Last Goal: Jan. 13, 2017 @ Air Force (2) 2017-18 1 0 0 0 0 E 2-15 0 0 0 Last Assist: Feb. 11, 2017 @ Sacred Heart (6) TOTAL 72 2 7 9 29 -14 34-101 1 0 1
2017-18: 2015-16: • Took part in the season-opening contest against Robert Morris (Oct. 13) • Registered 12 shots on goal in addition to blocking 15 shots on the defense end. • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. 2016-17: 2014-15: • Tallied first point of season with assist on game-tying goal versus St. Lawrence (Jan. 6) • Registered three points on a goal and two assists. • Scored game-winning goal in 4-1 victory at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 13) • Tallied his first collegiate point with an assist against Air Force (Nov. 28). • Recorded assist in 4-1 triumph over Niagara (Jan. 24) • Posted a career-best two points, including his first career goal, in a 2-2 draw versus • Recorded assist in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Jan. 31) Bentley (Jan. 16). • Posted assist in 6-5 win at Sacred Heart (Feb. 11) • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. • Tallied assist in 4-2 victory vs Niagara (Feb. 15)
#51: Jeff Murray Sr. | F | 5-11 | 175 | Newmarket, Ont./Whitby Fury (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-9x, last vs Army West Point, (2/4/17) Assists: 2-2x, last vs. Bentley 12/2/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 3, vs Bentley (2/26/16) 2014-15 32 2 2 4 35 -4 7-14 1 0 0 2015-16 37 4 6 10 76 -4 5-10 1 0 0 2016-17 39 3 8 11 63 -1 5-10 0 0 1 Last Goal: Feb. 4, 2017 vs. Army West Point (9) 2017-18 3 0 0 0 2 -2 0-0 0 0 0 Last Assist: Feb. 15, 2017 vs. Niagara (16) CAREER 111 9 16 25 176 -11 17-34 2 0 1
2017-18: 2015-16: • Has appeared in all three games for the Griffs this season • Posted the first multi-point game of his career with two assists in a 6-2 win against Robert Morris (Dec. 13). 2016-17: • Added a second multi-point contest versus the Colonials with a goal and an assist in the • Notched first point of season at Penn State (Oct. 29) final regular-season home game (Feb. 26). • Tallied career-high three points, including game-winning goal, in 4-3 win versus Bentley • Netted goals in draws against Army West Point (Nov. 28), AIC (Jan. 3) and Holy Cross (Dec. 2) (Jan. 22). • Assisted on opening goal in 4-1 victory at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 13) • Added assists versus No. 16 Merrimack (Nov. 7), RIT (Jan. 8) and Niagara (March 6). • Assisted on opening goal in 3-1 victory at RIT (Jan. 20) • Notched assist on insurance marker in 4-2 victory at AIC (Jan. 27) 2014-15: • Scored opening goal in 6-1 victory at AIC (Jan. 28) • Netted his first collegiate goal with a power-play tally againstAIC (Dec. 6). • Recorded game-tying goal in 2-2 draw with Army (Feb. 4) • Added a goal in a 4-1 win at rival Niagara (Jan. 22). • Notched assist in 2-2 tie at Sacred Heart (Feb. 11) • Registered an assist in back-to-back wins in the Atlantic Quarterfinals against Sacred • Posted assist in 4-2 victory vs Niagara (Feb. 17) Heart (March 13-14). Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#52: Blake Wareham Fr. | D | 6-0 | 185 | Park Ridge, Ill./Janesville Jets (NAHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: n/a GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Assists: n/a 2017-18 Points: n/a CAREER
Last Goal: n/a Last Assist: n/a
2017-18: BEFORE CANISIUS: • Has yet to appear in a game for the Griffs this season • Played three seasons the Janesville Jets and head coach Joe Dibble • Helped squad capture 2016-17 Midwest Division title and advance to semifinals of Robertson Cup playoffs • Recorded 24 points on five goals and 19 assists in 94 regular season games played for the Jets • Added two goals and one assist in 13 postseason contests
#53: Cameron Heath Jr. | D | 6-1 | 187 | Troy, Mich./Jersey Hitman (USPHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 2, at Holy Cross (12/30/16) Assists: 2, vs. Sacred Heart, (2/20/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2-3x, last at Holy Cross (12/30/16) 2015-16 36 7 9 16 56 +13 17-42 0 0 1 2016-17 39 7 11 18 80 +3 12-24 4 0 2 2017-18 3 0 1 1 7 +2 1-2 0 0 0 Last Goal: Feb. 11, 2017 @ Sacred Heart (13) CAREER 78 14 21 35 143 +18 30-68 4 0 3 Last Assist: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. RMU (21)
2017-18: 2015-16: • Recorded primary assist on game-winning goal in 4-1 victory over Robert Morris (Oct. 14) • Led all Canisius defensemen in points and goals • His seven tallies ranked third in Atlantic Hockey and 22nd nationally among defensemen and were 2016-17: one more than the rest of the Griffs’ defenders combined. • AHC Co-Defenseman of the Year • Also finished first among all players on the team with a plus/minus rating of +13. • Second-Team All-AHC selection • Netted his first collegiate goal at Ohio State (Nov. 14). • One of nine skaters to appear in all 39 games • Registered his first career multi-point game with a goal and an assist in a win over Bentley (Feb. 13). • Led Canisius defensemen in goals and points while ranking second in assists • Also recorded two points with a pair of assists versus Sacred Heart (Feb. 20). • Part of Canisius defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in penalty kill (87.2/3rd), scoring defense • Scored two goals in the Atlantic Hockey First Round series victory against rival Niagara, striking once (2.18/5th) and goals against (85/6th) in game one (March 4) and game three (March 6). • Ranked 12th nationally among defensemen in both game-winning (2) and power-play • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team.• Also added an assist the next night against the goal goals (4) Yellow Jackets (Feb. 1). • Atlantic Hockey Defensive Player of the Week (Jan. 3, 2017) • Named to the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team. • Scored two goals, including game-winner, in 3-0 triumph at Holy Cross (Dec.30) • Tallied game-tying goal in 2-2 draw at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 14) • Scored game-winning goal with power-play tally at Niagara (Jan. 31)
#55: Jack Stander (A) Sr. | D | 6-2 | 188 | Grosse Pointe, Mich./Sioux Falls (USHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-3x, last @, (1/23/16) Assists: 1-12x, last vs. RIT (1/21/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2, vs. Bentley (1/16/15) 2014-15 24 2 2 4 16 -2 5-10 0 0 1 2015-16 37 1 10 11 41 -11 7-14 0 0 0 2016-17 39 0 4 4 31 +2 14-28 0 0 0 Last Goal: Jan. 23, 2016 @ Holy Cross (3) 2017-18 3 0 0 0 0 -5 0-0 0 0 0 Last Assist: Feb. 17, 2017 @ Niagara (15) CAREER 103 3 16 19 88 - 17 26-52 0 0 1
2017-18: 2015-16: • Has appeared in all three games for the Griffs this season • Named Atlantic Hockey Defensive Player of the Week on Jan. 26 after helping the Griffs • Leads team with nine blocked shots secure three points in a weekend series at Holy Cross • Netted his first goal of the season before posting an assist on the overtime winner in the 2016-17: second game of the series versus Holy Cross (Jan. 23). • One of nine skaters to appear in all 39 games for the Griffs • Posted a career-best two assists in a 6-2 victory at Robert Morris (Dec. 13). • Part of Canisius defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in penalty kill (87.2/3rd), • Led the Griffs with 54 blocked shots scoring defense (2.18/5th) and goals against (85/6th) • Notched first point of the season with an assist in 6-1 victory over RIT (Jan. 21) 2014-15: • Recorded lone assist on game-winning goal in 6-5 win at Sacred Heart (Feb. 11) • Netted first collegiate goal in the opening game at HARBORCENTER, scoring a go- • Tallied lone assist on game-winning goal in 4-0 triumph over Mercyhurst (Feb. 23) ahead tally with 6:37 remaining in regulation versus Ohio State (Oct. 31). • Named to Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team • Registered his first career point with an assist at AIC (Oct. 24). • Posted two points on a goal and an assist in a 2-0 postseason victory against Sacred Heart in the Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinals (March 13). Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#71: Joshua Gabriel Jr. | F | 6-0 | 180 | Lancaster, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-3x, last at RIT (11/5/16) Assists: 1-3x, last vs. Sacred Heart (2/19/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2, at Bentley (2/13/16) 2015-16 35 2 3 5 35 -14 5-10 0 1 0 2016-17 12 1 0 1 5 -6 1-2 0 0 0 2017-18 0 0 0 0 0 E 0-0 0 0 0 Last Goal: Nov. 5, 2016 at RIT (3) TOTAL 47 3 3 6 40 -20 6-12 0 1 0 Last Assist: Feb. 19, 2016 vs. Sacred Heart (3)
2017-18: • Has yet to appear in a game for the Griffs this season
2016-17: • Scored game-winning goal in 2-1 victory at RIT (Nov. 5)
2015-16: • Netted his first collegiate goal with a short-handed tally in a 6-3 win at RIT (Jan. 8). • Recorded a point in three-straight games from Feb. 12 to Feb. 19. • Posted a season-best two points with a goal and an assist at Bentley (Feb. 13).
#72: Matt Hoover So. | F | 5-10 | 179 | Brantford, Ont./Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 3, vs. AIC (11/18/16) Assists: 2, vs. Robert Morris (10/21/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 3-2x, last vs. AIC (11/18/16) 2016-17 39 7 13 20 79 -1 17-34 1 0 1 2017-18 3 1 2 3 11 -1 3-6 0 0 0 CAREER 42 8 15 23 90 -1 20-40 1 0 1 Last Goal: Oct. 21, 2017 vs. Colgate (8) Last Assist: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. RMU (15)
2017-18: • Tallied an assist on opening goal in 6-1 victory over RIT (Jan. 21) • Recorded assists on power-play goals in both games of Griffs season-opening series • Notched power play goal in 4-2 victory at AIC (Jan. 27) vs. RMU • Recorded assist on game-winning goal in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Jan. 31) • Posted game-tying goal in 3-3 tie versus Colgate (Oct. 21) • Scored first Canisius goal in 2-2 tie at Sacred Heart (Feb. 11) • Posted goal and assist in 5-2 triumph over Niagara (Feb. 15) 2016-17: • Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week (Nov. 22, 2016) • Tallied first point of collegiate career with goal and two assists in 6-3 victory over Robert Morris (Oct. 21, 2016). • Recorded an assist on game-winning goal in 1-0 win over RIT (Nov. 4, 2016) • Recorded natural hat trick in 4-0 victory vs. AIC (Nov. 18, 2016). Became first r ookie to record hat trick since Jason Weeks in 2006-07 season. • Notched assist on game-tying goal in 2-2 draw at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 14)
#74: Felix Chamberland Jr. | F | 5-11 | 173 | Quebec City, Que./Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 3, vs. Robert Morris (10/21/16) Assists: 3, vs RIT (1/21/17) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 3-2x, last vs. RIT (1/21/17) 2015-16 37 6 8 14 67 +1 13-26 2 0 0 2016-17 39 10 14 24 70 E 13-26 7 0 0 2017-18 3 0 2 2 6 E 1-2 0 0 0 Last Goal: March 11, 2017 vs. Niagara (16) CAREER 79 16 24 40 143 +1 27-54 9 0 0 Last Assist: Oct. 21, 2017 vs. Colgate (24)
2017-18: 2015-16: • Recorded assist in season-opening matchup with Robert Morris (Oct. 13) • Recorded his first two collegiate points with an assist in his third and fourth career contests versus • Tallied assist in 3-3 tie versus Colgate (Oct. 21) Holy Cross (Oct. 23-24). • Netted his first career goal in a 4-3 victory over Mercyhurst (Nov. 20). 2016-17: • Named Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week on Feb. 16 after a three-point weekend at Bentley. • Atlantic Hockey Player of the Week (Oct. 25) • Scored in a 3-1 victory versus the Falcons in the opener (Feb. 12) before adding a goal and an assist • Recorded first point of season with assist at No. 1 North Dakota (Oct. 7) in a 6-3 win in the finale (Feb. 13). • Became the second Griff in school history to net three power-play goals in a • Tallied a goal in 4-of-6 games from Jan. 29 to Feb. 20. single game with hat tric against Robert Morris (Oct. 21). Became the 18th player in • Assisted on the only goal of an elimination game versus rival Niagara, helping the Griffs to a 1-0 division I history to record a power-play hat trick. victory in game two of the Atlantic Hockey First Round. • Dished out career-high three assists in 6-1 victory over RIT (Jan. 21) • Tallied two goals, including game-winning tally, in 5-2 victory over Niagara (Feb. 17) Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
#77: Jimmy Mazza Jr. | D | 6-2 | 183 | Kings Park, N.Y./PAL Junior Islanders (USPHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-7x, last vs. Niagara (3/10/17) Assists: 2-2x, last vs. Niagara (3/6/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 2-4x, last @ Sacred Heart (2/11/17) 2015-16 37 3 10 13 65 -1 17-34 1 0 1 2016-17 30 4 8 12 54 +1 15-30 1 0 2 2017-18 3 0 0 0 8 +1 6-12 0 0 0 Last Goal: March 10, 2017 vs. Niagara (7) CAREER 67 7 18 25 127 +1 38-76 2 0 3 Last Assist: March 11, 2017 vs. Niagara (18)
2017-18: 2015-16: • Has appeared in all three games for the Griffs this season • Registered his first two collegiate points with an assist in back-to-back games versus rival Niagara (Jan. 14-16). 2016-17: • After recording two points in his first 26 collegiate contests, finished the season with 11 points (3g, • Recorded first point of season with assist in 2-1 victory at RIT (Nov. 5) 8a) in his final 11 games of the season, including a point in a career-best six-straight games from Feb. • Notched second assist of season at Army (Nov. 12) 12 to Feb. 27. • Posted assist in 4-1 victory at league-leading Air Force (Jan. 13) • Named Atlantic Hockey Defensive Player of the Week on Feb. 16 after helping the Griffs to a • Recorded first goal of season with power play tally in 6-1 victory atAIC (Jan. 28) weekend sweep at Bentley. • Notched assist in 4-0 victory versus Army (Feb. 3) • Netted his first collegiate goal (and game-winning goal) in the opener versus the Falcons (Feb. 12) • Posted goal and an assist in 6-5 victory at Sacred Heart (Feb. 11) before posting his first career multi-point game with two assists in the finale (Feb. 13). • Scored game-winning goal in 4-2 victory over Niagara (Feb. 15) • Registered two assists in the deciding game of the Atlantic Hockey First round – a 4-1 victory against • Notched assist on insurance marker in 4-0 victory versus Meryhurst (Feb. 23) rival Niagara (March 6). • Tallied game-winning goal in 3-0 victory over Niagara in game one of AHC Quarters (March 10) • Also recorded two points with a goal and an assist versus Robert Morris (Feb. 26). • Assisted on series-clinching tally in 2-1 win against Niagara in game two of AHC Quarters (March 11) • Ranked second on the team with 44 blocked shots.
#81: Nolan Sheeran Sr. | F | 5-11 | 179 | East Amherst, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 1-4x, last vs. Bentley (12/3/16) Assists: 2-3x, last vs. Ohio State (10/31/14) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 3, at Army West Point (10/17/14) 2014-15 35 3 9 12 27 - 9 0-0 0 0 2 2015-16 34 0 4 4 33 - 19 3-6 0 0 0 2016-17 19 2 1 3 12 - 4 2-4 0 0 0 Last Goal: Feb. 11, 2017 @ Sacred Heart (5) 2017-18 1 0 0 0 0 E 0-0 0 0 0 Last Assist: Oct. 14, 2016 vs. Alaska Fairbanks (14) TOTAL 89 5 14 19 72 - 32 5-10 0 0 2
2017-18: 2014-15: • Made season debut against Colgate (Oct. 21) • Named Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Month in October and the league’s Rookie of the Week on Oct. 28. 2016-17: • Recorded eight points (1g, 7a) in his first six career games in October – his first month of • Tallied first goal of season in 3-3 tie versus Bentley (Dec. 3) collegiate play. • Scored first Canisius goal in 6-5 victory at Sacred Heart (Feb. 1)1 • Registered the first three points of his career in a rally at Army, including his first career goal – the game-winning tally (Oct. 17). 2015-16: • Became the first Griff to post a three-point contest in one of his first two career appear- • Registered an assist on the only goal of an elimination game versus rival Niagara, help- ances. ing the Griffs to a 1-0 victory in game two of the Atlantic Hockey First Round. • Tallied two assists in the HARBORCENTER opener versus Ohio State, including the primary • Also set up goals in games versus Army West Point (Nov. 27), RIT (Jan. 8) and Air Force assist on the building’s first goal just 22 seconds into the game (Oct. 31). (Jan. 29). • Also recorded two assists in a win at AIC (Oct. 25). • All three of his goals during the season were either the game-winning or game-tying goal, also netting the decider versus AIC (Dec. 6) and the tying tally versus Bentley (Jan. 16).
#91: Nick Hutchison So. | F | 6-3 | 201 | Hicksville, N.Y./Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) Career Highs Career Stats Goals: 2-3x, last vs. Robert Morris (10/14/17) Assists: 2, @ Holy Cross (12/30/16) GP G A Pts Shots +/- PIM PP SH GW Points: 3, @ Niagara (2/17/17) 2016-17 37 13 11 24 87 E 15-30 8 0 0 2017-18 3 3 1 4 14 +1 3-6 3 0 1 CAREER 40 16 12 28 101 +1 18-36 11 0 1 Last Goal: Oct. 14, 2017 vs. Robert Morris (16) Last Assist: Oct. 21, 2017 vs. Colgate (12)
2017-18: • Scored two goals in 6-1 victory versus RIT (Jan. 21) • AHC Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 17) • Tallied season-high three points (1g, 2a) in 5-2 victory at Niagara (Feb. 17) • Scored power-play goal in season opener against Robert Morris (Oct. 13) • Tallied two power-play goals, including game-winner, in 4-1 victory over RMU (Oct. 14) Before Canisius • Notched assist in 3-3 tie with Colgate (Oct. 21) • Played two years with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL. • Totaled 60 points in his two seasons, recording 23 goals and 37 assists. 2016-17: • Ranked second on the team during the 2015-16 campaign with 1.14 points per game, • AHC All-Rookie Team selection posting 42 points, 16 goals and 26 assists in 37 games. • Led league rookie in points scored during conference play (20) • Spent the 2013-14 season with the Tri-City Storm, appearing in 32 games. • Leads Griffs in power play goals scored • Played for Avon Old Farms School in 2012-13 with 38 points, 12 goals and 26 assists in • Posted first collegiate point with goal at No. 1 North Dakota (Oct. 7) 28 games. • Recorded first mutli-goal game with two-goal effort at Army (Nov. 12) • Notched two assists in 3-0 victory at Holy Cross (Dec. 30) Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
Game-by-Game Team Stats
I----- Goals -----I Penalties I----- Faceoffs -----I Blocked GAME 1 2 3 OT T A Shots Saves No-Min. PPG-PPA SHG ENG WON LOSS PCT. Shots CANISIUS 0 0 3 -- 3 6 33 22 9 - 29 1 - 8 0 0 42 38 .525 9 Robert Morris 2 1 1 -- 4 5 26 30 8 - 16 2 - 9 0 0 38 42 .475 11 CANISIUS 2 1 1 -- 4 8 31 15 8 - 16 2 - 7 0 0 34 30 .531 15 Robert Morris 1 0 0 -- 1 2 24 10 8 - 16 0 - 7 0 0 30 34 .469 11 CANISIUS 0 1 2 0 3 6 35 37 4 - 8 2 - 6 0 0 37 37 .500 15 Colgate 0 3 0 0 3 6 40 32 7 - 14 0 - 3 0 0 37 37 .500 17 Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
Individual Scoring Breakdown
Total Even PP SH Home Away Neutral 1st Pd 2nd Pd 3rd Pd OT David Baskerville 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 David Bennett 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Felix Chamberland 0-2-2 0-0-0 0-2-2 0-0-0 0-2-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-2 0-0-0 Ian Edmondson 0-2-2 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-2-2 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 Joshua Gabriel 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Logan Gestro 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Cameron Heath 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 Matt Hoover 1-2-3 1-0-0 0-2-2 0-0-0 1-2-3 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 1-1-2 0-0-0 Nick Hutchison 3-1-4 0-0-0 3-1-4 0-0-0 3-1-4 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-1-2 1-0-1 0-0-0 Alex Jaeckle 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 Casey Jerry 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Josh Kielich 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Matt Long 1-0-1 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Jimmy Mazza 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Dylan McLaughlin 2-4-6 1-4-5 1-0-1 0-0-0 2-4-6 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-4-5 0-0-0 Matt McLeod 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 Grant Meyer 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Jeff Murray 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 David Parrottino 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Jesse Perreira 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 Mike Sabatini 1-0-1 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 Ryan Schmelzer 1-3-4 1-2-3 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-3-4 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-2-3 0-0-0 Nolan Sheeran 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Jack Stander 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Blacke Wareham 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Matt Steif 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 Multiple Efforts Multiple Points 2017-18 Career Name 2P 3P 4P 5P Total Record 2P 3P 4P 5P Total Record Last Ryan Schmelzer 1 ------1 0-0-1 13 5 0 0 18 10-3-5 vs. Colgate 10/21/17 (2a) Dylan McLaughlin 3 0 0 0 3 1-1-1 13 3 1 0 17 15-1-1 vs. Colgate, 10/21/17 (1g, 1a) Jimmy Mazza ------0-0-0 5 0 0 0 5 4-1-0 vs. Niagara, 2/15/17 (1g, 1a) Nolan Sheeran ------0-0-0 2 1 0 0 3 2-0-1 vs. Ohio State, 10/31/14 (2a) Jack Stander ------0-0-0 3 0 0 0 3 3-0-0 @ Holy Cross, 1/23/16 (1g, 1a) Cameron Heath ------0-0-0 3 0 0 0 3 2-1-0 @ Holy Cross, 12/30/16 (2g) Jeff Murray ------0-0-0 2 1 0 0 3 2-1-0 vs. Bentley 12/2/16 (1g, 2a) David Bennett ------0-0-0 1 0 0 0 1 0-0-1 vs. Bentley, 1/16/15 (1g, 1a) Felix Chamberland ------0-0-0 6 2 0 0 6 6-0-0 vs. Niagara, 3/10/17 (2a) Geoff Fortman ------0-0-0 2 1 0 0 3 3-0-0 vs. Niagara, 2/15/17 (1g, 1a) Joshua Gabriel ------0-0-0 1 0 0 0 1 1-0-0 @ Bentley, 2/13/16 (1g, 1a) Mike Sabatini ------0-0-0 3 0 0 0 3 3-1-0 vs. Army West Point, 2/3/17 (2g) Matt Hoover ------0-0-0 1 2 0 0 3 3-0-0 vs. Niagara 2/17/17 (1g, 1a) Jesse Perreira ------0-0-0 2 0 0 0 2 1-1-0 vs. RIT, 1/21/17 (2a) Nick Hutchison 1 ------1-0-0 5 1 0 0 6 5-1-0 vs. RMU, 10/14/17 (2g) Matt Steif ------0-0-0 3 0 0 0 3 2-1-0 vs. Niagara 1/24/17 (2a) David Parrottino ------0-0-0 4 0 0 0 4 3-0-1 @ Nigara (1/31/17) (2a) Matt McLeod ------0-0-0 1 0 0 0 1 1-0-0 vs. Niagara (1/24/17) (1g, 1a) Alex Jaeckle ------0-0-0 1 0 0 0 1 1-0-0 @ AIC (1/28/17) (1g, 1a) Ian Edmondson ------0-0-0 2 0 0 0 2 2-0-0 @ Niagara (2/17/17) (2a) Multiple Goals 2017-18 Career Name 2G 3G 4G Total Record 2G 3G 4G Total Record Last Felix Chamberland ------0-0-0 1 1 0 2 2-0-0 @ Niagara, 2/17/17 (2g) Cameron Heath ------0-0-0 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 @ Holy Cross, 12/30/16 (2g) Matt Hoover ------0-0-0 0 1 0 1 1-0-0 vs. AIC 11/18/16 (3g) Nick Hutchison 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 3 0 0 3 2-1-0 vs. RMU 10/14/17 (2g) Dylan McLaughlin ------0-0-0 2 0 0 2 2-0-0 @ AIC 1/28/17 (2g) David Parrottino ------0-0-0 2 0 0 2 2-0-0 @ Niagara (1/31/17) (2g) Jesse Perreira ------0-1-0 1 0 0 1 0-1-0 @ Penn State, 10/29/16 (2g) Mike Sabatini ------2-0-0 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 vs. Army West Point, 2/3/17 (2g) Ryan Schmelzer ------0-0-1 2 0 0 2 2-0-0 vs. Robert Morris, 10/22/16 (2g) Multiple Assists 2017-18 Career Name 2A 3A 4A Total Record 2A 3A 4A Total Record Last Dylan McLaughlin 1 0 0 0 0-1-0 7 0 1 8 7-1-0 vs. RMU 10/14/17 (2a) Ryan Schmelzer 1 ------0-0-1 6 2 0 8 5-1-2 vs. Colgate 10/21/17 (2a) Nolan Sheeran ------0-0-0 3 0 0 3 2-0-1 vs. Ohio State, 10/31/14 (2a) Jimmy Mazza ------0-0-0 2 0 0 2 2-0-0 vs. Niagara, 3/6/16 (2a) Geoff Fortman ------0-0-0 1 1 0 2 2-0-0 vs. Robert Morris, 10/21/16 (2a) Cameron Heath ------0-0-0 1 0 0 1 0-1-0 vs. Sacred Heart, 2/20/16 (2a) Nick Hutchison ------0-0-0 2 0 0 2 2-0-0 @ Niagara, 2/17/17 (2a) Matt Hoover ------0-0-0 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 vs. Robert Morris, 10/21/16 (2a) Jeff Murray ------1-0-0 2 0 0 2 2-0-0 vs. Bentley 12/2/16 (2a) Mike Sabatini ------0-0-0 1 0 0 1 0-1-0 vs. Sacred Heart, 2/20/16 (2a) Jack Stander ------0-0-0 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 vs. Robert Morris, 12/13/15 (2a) Matt Steif ------0-0-0 2 0 0 2 1-1-0 vs. Niagara 1/24/17 (2a) Felix Chamberland ------0-0-0 1 1 0 2 2-0-0 vs. Niagara 3/10/17 (2a) Jesse Pereira ------0-0-0 1 0 0 1 1-0-0 vs. RIT 1/21/17 (2a) David Parrottino ------0-0-0 1 0 0 0 1-0-0 @ AIC (1/28/17 (2a) Ian Edmondson ------0-0-0 2 0 0 2 2-0-0 @ Niagara (2/17/17) (2a) Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
Individual Game-by-Game Scoring (Goals - Assists - Points) Opponent 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 20 23 24 25 26 28 40 44 Edmondson Parrottino McLeod Sabatini McLaughilin Kielich Meyer Baskerville Jerry Stief Long Schmelzer Gestro Pereira Jaeckle Robert Morris 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-2-2 DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-1 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 Robert Morris 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-1-2 DNP 0-0-0 DNP DNP 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1 DNP 0-0-0 0-1-1 Colgate 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-2 DNP 0-0-0 DNP DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-2-2 DNP 1-0-1 0-0-0
Scoring (Goals - Assists - Points) Goaltending (Goals Allowed - Saves) Opponent 47 51 52 53 55 71 72 74 77 81 91 29 31 32 34 Bennett Murray Wareham Heath Stander Gabriel Hoover Chamberland Mazza Sheeran Hutchison Urbani Hofley Weppner Weyrick Robert Morris 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 DNP 1-0-1 DNP 4-22 DNP DNP Robert Morris DNP 0-0-0 DNP 0-1-1 0-0-0 DNP 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 2-0-2 1-23 DNP DNP DNP Colgate DNP 0-0-0 DNP 0-0-0 0-0-0 DNP 1-0-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-1 3-37 DNP DNP DNP
Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC) Trevor Large Head Coach • 1st Season • Ferris State ’04
Trevor Large, a member of the Canisius coaching staff for the past three seasons and an 11-year The Trevor Large File coaching veteran in Atlantic Hockey, was officially Coaching Career named the head coach of the Golden Griffins 2006-08: Assistant coach, AIC hockey program on April 28, 2017. 2008-14: Assistant coach, Army West Point 2014-17: Assistant coach, Canisius College The seventh head coach in program history, and the fourth at the Division I level, 2017-Present: Head coach, Canisius College Large was promoted after serving as an assistant on former head coach Dave Smith’s staff. Playing Career 2000-04 Ferris State University “During his time with our program, Trevor has shown all the qualities to be a successful Division I head coach,” Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher said. “He has a proven track record of recruiting and coaching student-athletes that are successful, both on the ice and in the classroom. He knows this program well, and I firmly believe he is the best choice to continue the growth of our hockey program. Our goal here at Canisius is to regularly compete for Atlantic Hockey Championships. I look forward to working with Trevor to achieve that goal.”
During his time on Main Street, Large has been instrumental in the program’s ascension within the Atlantic Hockey Conference, helping guide the squad to two appearances in the AHC Tournament semifinals as well as the program’s first regular season title in 2016-17.
Individually, Canisius has thrived over the past three seasons, with eight players earning a total of nine all-conference accolades. Large was influential in the arrival of graduate transfer Charles Williams, who became the program’s first All-American selection and the school’s first finalist for both the Hobey Baker and Mike Ritcher Awards during the 2016-17 campaign.
“I would like to thank Canisius College President John J. Hurley and Bill Maher for this tremendous opportunity,” Large said at the time of his hiring. “It has been my goal to become a Division I head coach and the opportunity to lead the Canisius hockey program is one I take great pride in.
“The culture at Canisius is truly special and I am honored to have the chance to remain a part of it. During my time with the program, we have achieved a great amount of success. I would like to thank Dave Smith, the student-athletes, and the support staff, for all their efforts to move the program forward. After a tremendous 2016-17 season, we are just scratching the surface of the potential of Griffs hockey. On behalf on my wife, Molly, and our children, Brody and Harper, we are excited to take this next step as part of the Canisius College community.”
Prior to joining Smith’s staff at Canisius, Large spent six seasons at Army West Point (2008-14), serving as the program’s assistant coach and recruiting coordinator under head coach Brian Riley. During his time with the Black Knights, Large worked with all facets of the program – forwards, defensemen, power play and penalty kill – helping coach six all-conference performers and three selections to the league’s all-rookie team. He also served as the team’s video coordinator.
Large began his coaching career as an assistant at American International College (2006-08) for long-time head coach Gary Wright. With the Yellow Jackets, Large helped coach a pair of all-conference honorees. He recruited the program’s first players from the prestigious United States Hockey League, as well as a three-time Atlantic Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
A four-year letterwinner at Ferris State (2000-04), Large totaled 19 goals and 14 assists in 129 career games under the guidance of veteran head coach Bob Daniels. The team’s Most Improved Player in 2001, he helped the Bulldogs capture the 2003 CCHA regular-season championship and first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.
A native of Brampton, Ontario, Large earned his bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Ferris State in 2004 and his MBA from AIC in 2008.
Large and his wife, Molly, have one son, Broderick, and one daughter, Harper. Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
Numerical Roster Pronunciation Guide No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous Team AC Moser MOE-zure 8 Ian Edmondson Jr. D 6-1 215 Toronto, Ontario/St. Michael’s Buzzers (OJHL) No. 9 Parrottino pair-AH-tee-no 9 David Parrottino Sr. F 5-10 185 Rochester Hills, Mich./Lincoln Stars (USHL) No. 10 McLeod ma-CLOUD 10 Matt McLeod Jr. F 6-1 200 Mississauga, Ontario/Oakville Blades (OJHL) No. 12 Sabatini SAB-ah-tee-nee 12 Mike Sabatini Sr. F 6-1 185 Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./Soo Eagles (NAHL) No. 13 McLaughlin ma-CLAWK-lin 13 Dylan McLaughlin Jr. F 5-11 190 Lancaster, N.Y./Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) No. 14 Kielich KEY-lick 14 Josh Kielich R-Sr. F 6-1 190 Orchard Park, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) No. 29 Urbani err-BAN-ee 15 Grant Meyer Fr. F 5-8 190 Genoa, Ohio/Fargo Force (USHL) No. 31 Hofley HOFF-lee 20 David Baskerville Fr. F 6-0 175 Buffalo, N.Y./Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL) No. 34 Weyrick WAY-rick No. 40 Perreira per-AIR-a 23 Casey Jerry So. F 6-1 185 River Falls, Wis./Minnesota Magicians (NAHL) No. 44 Jaeckle jay-CULL 24 Matt Stief So. D 5-9 180 Weston, Fla./Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) No. 77 Mazza mazz-AH 25 Matt Long Fr. F 5-11 192 Orland Park, Ill./Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) No. 81 Sheeran SHEAR-in 26 Ryan Schmelzer Sr. F 6-2 190 Buffalo. N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) 28 Logan Gestro Fr. D 6-3 215 South Lyon, Mich./Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL) 29 Daniel Urbani So. G 6-1 200 Coquitlam, British Columbia/Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) The Griffs By Position 31 Simon Hofley Jr. G 6-0 200 Ottawa, Ontario/Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) Forwards...... 17 Defenders...... 9 32 Tucker Weppner Fr. G 6-2 195 Williamsville, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Goalies...... 4 34 Blake Weyrick So. G 6-3 195 Los Angeles, Calif./Janesville Jets (NAHL) 40 Jesse Pereira So. F 5-11 195 Fort Erie, Ontario/Brooks Bandits (AJHL) The Griffs By Region 44 Alex Jaeckle So. D 6-3 200 St. Clair Shores, Mich./Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) Canada...... 9 47 David Bennett Sr. D 6-3 205 Ottawa, Ontario/Cumberland Grads (CCHL) British Columbia...... 1 51 Jeff Murray Sr. F 5-11 185 Newmarket, Ontario/Whitby Fury (OJHL) Ontario...... 7 52 Blake Wareham Fr. D 6-0 180 Park Ridge, Ill./Janesville Jets (NAHL) Quebec...... 1 53 Cameron Heath Jr. D 6-1 195 Troy, Mich./Jersey Hitmen (USPHL) 55 Jack Stander Sr D 6-2 205 Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./ Sioux Falls (USHL) United States...... 21 71 Joshua Gabriel Jr. F 6-0 190 Lancaster, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) California...... 1 72 Matt Hoover So. F 5-10 185 Brantford, Ontario/Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) Florida...... 1 Illinois...... 2 74 Felix Chamberland Jr. F 5-11 185 Quebec City, Quebec/Pembroke Lumber Kings (CCHL) Michigan...... 6 77 Jimmy Mazza Jr. D 6-2 195 Kings Park, N.Y./PAL Junior Islanders (USPHL) New York...... 9 81 Nolan Sheeran Sr. F 5-11 195 East Amherst, N.Y./Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Ohio...... 1 91 Nick Hutchison So. F 6-3 210 Hicksville, N.Y./Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) Wisconsin...... 1
The Griffs By Class Head Coach: Trevor Large (Ferris State ’04), 1st season Freshmen...... 6 Sophomores...... 7 Assistant Coaches: , Scott Moser (Canisius ’12), 4th season and Taylor Nelson (Ferris State, ‘12), 1st season Juniors...... 9 Volunteer Assistant Coach: David Smith (Elmira ’77) Seniors...... 8 Equipment Manager: Dan Johansson (Canisius ’16) Captain: No. 26 Ryan Schmelzer The Griffs By Last Team Assistant Captains: No. 8 Ian Edmondson & No. 55 Jack Stander AJHL...... 1 BCHL...... 3 CCHL...... 2 NAHL...... 8 OJHL...... 9 SJHL...... 1 USHL...... 4 USPHL...... 2
Career-Best Scoring Streaks Player Point Streak Goal Streak Player Point Streak Goal Streak David Bennett 2, 2/11/17-2/15/17 n/a Josh Kielich 2, Five Times n/a Cody Boyd n/a n/a Jimmy Mazza 6, 2/12/16 - 2/27/16 2, 2/11/17-2/15/17 Felix Chamberland 2, Five Times 2, 2/12/16 - 2/13/16 Dylan McLaughlin 8, 1/13/17-1/31/17 3, 1/24/17-1/28/17 Ian Edmondson 2, Twice n/a Matt McLeod n/a n/a Joshua Gabriel 3, 2/12/16 - 2/19/16 n/a Cameron Heath 3, 2/4/17-2/11/17 2, Two Times Jeff Murray 2, Three Times n/a Matt Hoover 4, 3/17/17-Active n/a David Parrottino 4, 1/27/17-2/3/17 n/a Jesse Pereira 2, Two Times n/a Nick Hutchison 4, 11/12/16-11/25/16 3, Twice Mike Sabatini 2, Five Times 2, Two Times Alex Jaeckle 3, 1/28/17-2/3/17 n/a Ryan Schmelzer 8, 1/20/17-2/4/17 4, 2/13/16 - 2/26/16 Casey Jerry 4, 2/11/17-2/23/17 n/a Nolan Sheeran 3, 10/24/14 - 10/31/14 n/a Jack Stander 2, Three Times n/a Matt Stief 2, Two Times n/a Canisius (1-1-1, 1-1-0 AHC) vs. No. 18 Air Force (4-1-1, 0-0-0 AHC)
Robert Morris 4, Canisius 3 Canisius 4, Robert Morris 1 Canisius 3, Colgate 3 Oct. 13 , 2017 • Buffalo, N.Y. Oct. 14 , 2017 • Buffalo, N.Y. Oct. 21 , 2017 • Buffalo, N.Y.
Scoring 1 2 3 F Scoring 1 2 3 F Scoring 1 2 3 OT F Robert Morris 2 1 1 4 Robert Morris 1 0 0 1 Colgate 0 3 0 0 3 Canisius 0 0 3 3 Canisius 2 1 1 4 Canisius 0 1 2 0 3
1ST - CAN: McLaughlin (Parrottino/Schmelzer), 6:14; RMU: 1ST - No Scoring 1ST - RMU: Graham (Ferguson/Tong), PP, 9:18; RMU: Louria Louria (Graham/Powers), 6:41; CAN: Hutchison (Heath/Edmondson), (Ferguson), PP, 13:13. 2ND - CAN: Pereira (Hutchison), PP, 1:10; COL: McMann PP, 9:37. COL: 2ND - RMU: Lynch, 15:48. (McKechney/Austin); Meyer (Snodgrass/Jeanson); COL: Cosgrove (Cockrell/McMann) 2ND - CAN: Hutchison (Hoover/Stief), PP, 11:51. 3RD - 4, CAN: Hutchison (Chamberland/Hoover), PP, 4:58:.CAN: 3RD - CAN: McLaughlin (Chamberland/Schmelzer), PP, Schmelzer (McLaughlin/Edmondson) 7:00: CAN: Long (McLeod/ 3RD - CAN: Sabatini (Jaeckle/McLaughlin), 9:38. 0:34; CAN: Hoover (McLaughlin/Schmelzer), EX, 19:00 McLaughlin), 9:57; RMU: Dorowicz (Coleman/Moore), 16:00. Goalies: RMU: Pikul (31 shots, 27 saves) OT - No Scoring Goalies: RMU: Marotte (33 shots, 30 saves) CAN: Urbani (24 shots, 23 saves) CAN: Hofley (26 shots, 22 saves) Goalies: COL: Point (35 shots, 32 saves) Shots: RMU: 9-7-8 —24 CAN: Urbani (40 shots, 37 saves) CAN: 12-10-9—31 Shots: RMU: 11-7-8 —26 Shots: COL: 14-12-11-3—40 Power Play: RMU: 0-of-7 CAN: 8-12-13—33 CAN: 6-14-14-1—33 CAN: 2-of-7 Power Play: RMU: 2-of-9 Power Play: COL: 2-of-3 Attendance: 703 CAN: 1-of-8 CAN: 2-of-6 Attendance: 1,132 Attendance: 962