The 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season began on October 3, 2004 and concluded with the 2005 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament's championship game on April 9, 2005 at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This was the 58th season in which an NCAA ice hockey championship was held and is the 111th year overall where an NCAA school fielded a team.

Season Outlook

Pre-season polls

The top teams in the nation as ranked before the start of the season.

The U.S. College Hockey Online/College Sports Television poll was voted on by coaches, media, and NHL scouts. The USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll was voted on by coaches and media.

USA Hockey changed the name of its magazine from American Hockey Magazine to USA Hockey Magazine in August 2004.[1]

U.S. College Hockey Online partnered with cable sports network College Sports Television to release its weekly poll.

USCHO Poll
Rank Team
1 Michigan (17)
2 Maine (9)
3 Boston College (2)
4 Minnesota-Duluth (4)
5 North Dakota (2)
6 Minnesota
7 Denver (4)
8 Wisconsin (1)
9 Michigan State
10 New Hampshire (1)
11 Dartmouth
12 Ohio State
13 Cornell
14 Colorado College
15 Miami
USA Today Poll
Rank Team
1 Boston College (9)
2 Michigan (16)
3 North Dakota (1)
4 Maine
5 Minnesota-Duluth (2)
6 Wisconsin (2)
7 Denver (4)
8 Minnesota
9 Michigan State
10 New Hampshire
11 Dartmouth
12 Colorado College
13 Ohio State
14 Cornell
15 Massachusetts-Lowell

Regular season

Season tournaments

TournamentDatesTeamsChampion
Lefty McFadden Invitational October 8–9 4 Miami (unofficial)
Ice Breaker Tournament October 9–10 4 New Hampshire
Maverick Stampede October 9–10 4 Nebraska–Omaha
Nye Frontier Classic October 15–16 4 Alaska–Anchorage
College Hockey Showcase November 26–27 4
Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Pot November 27–28 4 Merrimack
Dodge Holiday Classic December 22–23 4 Minnesota
Rensselaer Holiday Tournament December 26–27 4 Air Force
Florida College Classic December 28–29 4 Boston College
Great Lakes Invitational December 29–30 4 Michigan State
Ledyard Bank Classic December 29–30 4 Dartmouth
Ohio Hockey Classic December 29–30 4 Colorado College
UConn Holiday Classic December 30–31 4 Brown
Badger Showdown December 31–January 1 4 Ferris State
Denver Cup January 1–2 4 Denver
Beanpot February 7, 14 4 Boston University

Standings

2004–05 Atlantic Hockey standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
Quinnipiac†2416623496643721133120102
Canisius24147331766235161549898
Mercyhurst*2414733186643818164124116
Holy Cross2412752976603616146108102
Sacred Heart2413101277673351321189128
Connecticut2410122226471371123390128
Bentley24613517658334820681125
Army2451631347713172136097
American International24416412508831423463116
Championship: Mercyhurst
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Top 15 Poll
2004–05 Central Collegiate Hockey Association standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#6 Michigan†*2823324812870423183178103
#9 Ohio State2821524410062422711414296
Northern Michigan281774388257402211712091
Nebraska-Omaha281311430101843919164133124
Bowling Green28131232992873616164117116
Michigan State28121332787744120174121100
Miami28111342680763815185120104
Alaska-Fairbanks28111432574993717164110122
Lake Superior State28814622648438922784118
Western Michigan28818218781123714212105134
Ferris State2871741873973913224114131
Notre Dame283205114810538527660138
Championship: Michigan
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Top 15 Poll
2004–05 College Hockey America standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#15 Bemidji State†*201640326945372313112395
Alabama–Huntsville201451297143321810410679
Niagara209922061623615192110114
Wayne State207941855543514174107107
Air Force205141114164361419382107
Robert Morris20414210356433821462107
Championship: Bemidji State
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Top 15 Poll
2004–05 ECAC Hockey standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#5 Cornell†*22182238702635275311245
#10 Harvard22155232713834211039864
#14 Colgate221453315538392511310878
Vermont221363296637392114410885
Dartmouth221480287449352013212083
Brown22911220546033161438987
St. Lawrence2291211970733817192116117
Union228131174372371322279111
Clarkson227132164466391323392120
Princeton22614214598131820381120
Rensselaer2261511346733814222102118
Yale2231817508932525270140
Championship: Cornell
† indicates conference regular season champion (Cleary Cup)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Whitelaw Cup)
Final rankings: USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Top 15 Poll
2004–05 Hockey East standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#7 Boston College†*24143735784740267713079
#12 Boston University2415543476544123144111101
#8 New Hampshire2415543490594226115166114
#11 Maine241365317547402013712479
Massachusetts–Lowell2411103257666362012412096
Northeastern24101042466583815185100106
Providence246144165473371221485108
Massachusetts246162144896381323286134
Merrimack24122134110436826285146
Championship: Boston College
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Top 15 Poll
2004–05 Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings
Conference Overall
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#1 Denver†*2819724011481433292174110
#2 Colorado College†281972409866433193160101
#4 Minnesota281710135105804428151155109
#13 Wisconsin281693359464412314412791
#3 North Dakota28131232971674525155136103
Minnesota–Duluth28111342690893815176119118
Alaska–Anchorage2891542272102371219694129
Minnesota State–Mankato28816420821093813196118140
St. Cloud State28819117661004014233109126
Michigan Tech28719216649837825491136
Championship: Denver
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Top 15 Poll

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Final regular season polls

The top 15 teams ranked before the NCAA tournament.

USA Today Poll
Ranking Team
1 Denver
2 Boston College
3 Cornell
4 Colorado College
5 Michigan
6 New Hampshire
7 Minnesota
8 Ohio State
9 Harvard
10 Boston University
11 North Dakota
12 Maine
13 Wisconsin
14 Colgate
15 Northern Michigan
USCHO / CSTV Poll
Ranking Team
1 Denver
2 Boston College
3 Colorado College
4 Cornell
5 Michigan
6 New Hampshire
7 Minnesota
8 Harvard
9 Ohio State
10 North Dakota
11 Boston University
12 Maine
13 Wisconsin
14 Colgate
15 Dartmouth

2005 NCAA Tournament

First Round Regional Finals Frozen Four National Championship
            
1 Boston College 5
4 Mercyhurst 4
1 Boston College 3
East Regional
2 North Dakota 6
2 North Dakota 4
3 Boston University 0
E2 North Dakota 4
W1 Minnesota 2
1 Minnesota 1*
4 Maine 0
1 Minnesota 2*
West Regional
2 Cornell 1
2 Cornell 3
3 Ohio State 2
E2 North Dakota 1
NE1 Denver 4
1 Denver 4*
4 Bemidji State 3
1 Denver 4
Northeast Regional
2 New Hampshire 2
2 New Hampshire 3*
3 Harvard 2
NE1 Denver 6
MW1 Colorado College 2
1 Colorado College 6
4 Colgate 5
1 Colorado College 4
Midwest Regional
2 Michigan 3
2 Michigan 4
3 Wisconsin 1

Note: * denotes overtime period(s)

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Player stats

Scoring leaders

The following players led the league in points at the conclusion of the season.

GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Player Class Team GP G A Pts PIM
Marty SertichJuniorColorado College4327376428
Brett SterlingJuniorColorado College4334296374
Jeff TambelliniJuniorMichigan4224335732
Gabe GauthierJuniorDenver4326315746
Sean CollinsSeniorNew Hampshire4219375626
T.J. HensickSophomoreMichigan3923325524
Preston CallanderSeniorNew Hampshire4225295438
Colin MurphySeniorMichigan Tech3711425340
Brent WaltonJuniorWestern Michigan3721295028
Scott ParseSophomoreNebraska-Omaha3919304932

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Leading goaltenders

The following goaltenders led the league in goals against average at the end of the regular season while playing at least 33% of their team's total minutes.

GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Player Class Team GP Min W L OT GA SO SV% GAA
David McKeeSophomoreCornell35212527534410.9471.24
Dov Grumet-MorrisSeniorHarvard3119101993526.9231.63
Matti KaltiainenSeniorBoston College2413691363412.9211.79
Matt ClimieFreshmanBemidji State2111671251354.9161.80
Steve SilverhornSeniorColgate37222924103705.9211.88
Cory SchneiderFreshmanBoston College1811021314351.9161.91
Jimmy HowardJuniorMaine39230919137746.9241.92
Joe FallonFreshmanVermont32193217104635.9211.96
John CurrySophomoreBoston University33194918113653.9222.00
Tuomas TarkkiSeniorNorthern Michigan3419742085683.9302.07

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Awards

WCHA

Award[22]Recipient
Player of the YearMarty Sertich, Colorado College
Defensive Player of the YearMark Stuart, Colorado College
Rookie of the YearPaul Stastny, Denver
Student-Athlete of the YearSteven Johns, Minnesota State
Coach of the YearGeorge Gwozdecky, Denver
Most Valuable Player in TournamentBrett Sterling, Colorado College
All-WCHA Teams[23][24]
First Team  Position  Second Team
Curtis McElhinney, Colorado College G Bernd Bruckler, Wisconsin
Matt Carle, Denver D Lars Helminen, Michigan Tech
Brett Skinner, Denver D Mark Stuart, Colorado College
Marty Sertich, Colorado College F Gabe Gauthier, Denver
Brett Sterling, Colorado College F Evan Schwabe, Minnesota-Duluth
Colin Murphy, Michigan Tech F Robbie Earl, Wisconsin
Third Team  Position  Rookie Team
Cam Ellsworth, Michigan Tech G Nathan Lawson, Alaska-Anchorage
Tom Gilbert, Wisconsin D Alex Goligoski, Minnesota
Matt Jones, North Dakota D Kyle Klubertanz, Wisconsin
David Backes, Minnesota State F Joe Pavelski, Wisconsin
Ryan Potulny, Minnesota F Paul Stastny, Denver
Danny Irmen, Minnesota F Travis Zajac, North Dakota

2005 NHL Entry Draft

Round Pick Player College Conference NHL team
13Jack Johnson †MichiganCCHACarolina Hurricanes
19Brian Lee †North DakotaWCHAOttawa Senators
114Sasha PokulokCornellECAC HockeyWashington Capitals
124T. J. Oshie †North DakotaWCHASt. Louis Blues
125Andrew Cogliano †MichiganCCHAEdmonton Oilers
127Joe Finley †North DakotaWCHAWashington Capitals
128Matt Niskanen †Minnesota–DuluthWCHADallas Stars
234Ryan Stoa †MinnesotaWCHAColorado Avalanche
236Taylor Chorney †North DakotaWCHAEdmonton Oilers
238Jeff Frazee †MinnesotaWCHANew Jersey Devils
242Justin Abdelkader †Michigan StateCCHADetroit Red Wings
244Paul StastnyDenverWCHAColorado Avalanche
251Mason Raymond †Minnesota–DuluthWCHAVancouver Canucks
253Andrew Kozek †North DakotaWCHAAtlanta Thrashers
254Dan BertramBoston CollegeHockey EastChicago Blackhawks
258Nate HagemoMinnesotaWCHACarolina Hurricanes
260T. J. Fast †DenverWCHALos Angeles Kings
261Michael Gergen †Minnesota–DuluthWCHAPittsburgh Penguins
363Jason Bailey †MichiganCCHAMighty Ducks of Anaheim
376Shea Guthrie †ClarksonECAC HockeyNew York Islanders
385Ben Bishop †MaineHockey EastSt. Louis Blues
386Robby Dee †MaineHockey EastEdmonton Oilers
388T. J. HensickMichiganCCHAColorado Avalanche
496Chris Butler †DenverWCHABuffalo Sabres
497Chris VandeVelde †North DakotaWCHAEdmonton Oilers
4100Jonathan SigaletBowling GreenCCHABoston Bruins
4104Matt Duffy †MaineHockey EastFlorida Panthers
4109Andrew ThomasDenverWCHAWashington Capitals
4112Alex Stalock †Minnesota–DuluthWCHASan Jose Sharks
4113Nathan DavisMiamiCCHAChicago Blackhawks
5126Tim Crowder †Michigan StateCCHAPittsburgh Penguins
5129Anthony Aiello †Boston CollegeHockey EastMinnesota Wild
5141Brian SalcidoColorado CollegeWCHAMighty Ducks of Anaheim
5142Nathan Gerbe †Boston CollegeHockey EastBuffalo Sabres
5145Tim Kunes †Boston CollegeHockey EastCarolina Hurricanes
5160Matt Watkins †North DakotaWCHADallas Stars
5161Brian Foster †New HampshireHockey EastFlorida Panthers
6168Justin Mercier †MiamiCCHAColorado Avalanche
6176Ryan MakiHarvardECAC HockeyNashville Predators
6180Tyrell Mason †ClarksonECAC HockeyNew York Islanders
6181Tim Kennedy †Michigan StateCCHAWashington Capitals
6185Kris Fredheim †Colorado CollegeWCHAVancouver Canucks
6188Joe Charlebois †New HampshireHockey EastChicago Blackhawks
6193Tony Lucia †MinnesotaWCHASan Jose Sharks
7204Colin Greening †CornellECAC HockeyOttawa Senators
7206Josh Meyers †Minnesota–DuluthWCHALos Angeles Kings
7210Luciano Aquino ‡MaineHockey EastNew York Islanders
7217Brock Bradford †Boston CollegeHockey EastBoston Bruins
7220Matt Glasser †DenverWCHAEdmonton Oilers
7227Andrew Orpik †Boston CollegeHockey EastBuffalo Sabres
7228Chad Rau †Colorado CollegeWCHAToronto Maple Leafs
7229Philippe Paquet †ClarksonECAC HockeyMontreal Canadiens

† incoming freshman
‡ Aquino had left school the year before
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See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Men's Division I Hockey Standings: 2004-05". gophersports.com. 2005. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  3. ↑ "NCAA Tournament". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Men's Division I Hockey Overall Statistics: 2004-2005". USCHO.com. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  5. ↑ "NCAA Division I Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  7. ↑ "AHA Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  8. ↑ "AHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  9. ↑ "AHA All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  10. ↑ "CCHA Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  11. ↑ "CCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  12. ↑ "CCHA All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  13. ↑ "CHA Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  14. ↑ "CHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  15. ↑ "CHA All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  16. ↑ "ECAC Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  17. ↑ "ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  18. ↑ "ECAC All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Hockey East Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Hockey East All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  21. ↑ "Hockey East All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  22. ↑ "WCHA Awards". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  23. ↑ "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  24. ↑ "WCHA All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  25. ↑ "2005 NHL Entry Draft". Hockey DB. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
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