2023–24 Canisius Golden Griffins
men's ice hockey season
ConferenceAtlantic Hockey
Home iceLECOM Harborcenter
Record
Overall7–12–3
Conference6–5–3
Home6–4–3
Road1–8–0
Coaches and captains
Head coachTrevor Large
Assistant coachesDaniel Paille
Max Mobley
Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey seasons
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The 2023–24 Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey season is the 44th season of play for the program, the 26th at the Division I level, and the 21st in Atlantic Hockey. The Golden Griffins represent Canisius College, play their home games at the LECOM Harborcenter and are coached by Trevor Large in his 7th season.

Season

Due to a snowstorm, the game against RIT scheduled on January 13 was postponed to a later date.[1]

Departures

Player Position Nationality Cause
Jake BarczewskiGoaltender United StatesGraduate transfer to Michigan
Markus BoguslavskyForward CanadaGraduation (retired)
Nick BowmanForward United StatesGraduation (retired)
Tyrell BuckleyDefenseman CanadaGraduation (signed with EHF Passau Black Hawks)
Danny DiGrandeForward United StatesGraduation (retired)
Lincoln ErneDefenseman United StatesGraduation (signed with Tulsa Oilers)
Simon GravelForward CanadaGraduation (retired)
John HawthorneGoaltender CanadaGraduation (retired)
Grant LovenForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Fayetteville Marksmen)
Keaton MastrodonatoForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Texas Stars)
Ryan MiottoForward CanadaGraduate transfer to Vermont
J. D. PogueForward CanadaGraduation (retired)

Recruiting

Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Jack BuddDefenseman Canada20Toronto, ON
Powell ConnorDefenseman Canada23Chilliwack, BC; transfer from Michigan State
Luke FarthingDefenseman United States24Stoutsville, OH; transfer from Ferris State
David FessendenGoaltender United States25Parker, CO; graduate transfer from New Hampshire
Trey FunkForward Canada21Redwood Meadows, AB
Matteo GiampaForward Canada20Virgil, ON
Kyle HaskinsForward United States23Huntington, VT; transfer from Michigan State
Killian Kiecker-OlsonForward United States22Andover, MN; transfer from Maine
Robert KincaidDefenseman Canada21Barrhead, AB; transfer from Maine
Griffin LoughranForward United States24Orchard Park, NY; graduate transfer from Michigan State
Jackson NieuwendykForward United States21Dallas, TX
Grant PorterForward United States21Weston, MA; transfer from Providence
Ethan RobertsonGoaltender Canada21Courtice, ON

Roster

As of September 14, 2023.[2]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
4 Minnesota Keegan Langefels Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-02-02 Eden Prairie, Minnesota New Mexico (NAHL)
5 Alberta Robert Kincaid Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-05-13 Barrhead, Alberta Maine (HEA)
8 Ontario Matteo Giampa Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-09-03 Virgil, Ontario Bonnyville (AJHL)
9 Vermont Kyle Haskins Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-02-16 Huntington, Vermont Michigan State (Big Ten)
12 Ohio Luke Farthing Senior D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1999-04-21 Stoutsville, Ohio Ferris State (CCHA)
13 New York (state) Griffin Loughran Senior (RS) F 5' 6" (1.68 m) 141 lb (64 kg) 1998-11-13 West Seneca, New York Michigan State (Big Ten)
14 Alberta Trey Funk Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2002-04-11 Redwood Meadows, Alberta Bonnyville (AJHL)
15 Ontario Matt Vermaeten Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2001-01-04 Ottawa, Ontario Shreveport (NAHL)
20 Florida Randy Hernández Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-01-12 Miami, Florida Robert Morris (AHA)
23 California Cooper Haar Senior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999-04-26 Huntington Beach, California Aberdeen (NAHL)
24 Illinois Jackson Decker Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1999-03-19 Algonquin, Illinois Chippewa (NAHL)
25 Texas Jackson Nieuwendyk Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-09-04 Dallas, Texas Penticton (BCHL)
26 Switzerland Stefano Bottini Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2002-05-03 Lugano, Switzerland Penticton (BCHL)
27 British Columbia Powell Connor Senior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-05-04 Chilliwack, British Columbia Michigan State (Big Ten)
30 Ontario Ethan Robertson Freshman G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2002-02-22 Courtice, Ontario Austin (NAHL)
32 Ohio Alex Houston Junior G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2002-03-21 Canton, Ohio Cornwall (CCHL)
37 Manitoba Hunter Andrew Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2002-10-25 Virden, Manitoba Powell River (BCHL)
41 Colorado David Fessenden Graduate G 6' 6" (1.98 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1998-04-30 Parker, Colorado New Hampshire (HEA)
47 Massachusetts Grant Porter Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2002-02-21 Weston, Massachusetts Providence (HEA)
53 Ontario Jack Budd Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-08-29 Toronto, Ontario Bonnyville (AJHL)
55 Ontario Christian MacDougall Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2001-03-13 Toronto, Ontario Coquitlam (BCHL)
57 Michigan Brenden Datema Graduate D 6' 5" (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1999-03-18 Sterling Heights, Michigan Michigan Tech (CCHA)
59 Pennsylvania David Melaragni Graduate D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1998-03-30 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cowichan Valley (BCHL)
61 New York (state) Erik Urbank Graduate F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1999-03-28 Orchard Park, New York Dartmouth (ECAC)
72 New Jersey Max Kouznetsov Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-12-06 Voorhees, New Jersey Johnstown (NAHL)
73 British Columbia Cody Schiavon Senior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2000-07-01 West Kelowna, British Columbia Vermont (HEA)
77 Ontario Jack Lyons Senior D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999-07-04 Mississauga, Ontario Oakville (OJHL)
88 Minnesota Killian Kiecker-Olson Sophomore F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-01-19 Andover, Minnesota Maine (HEA)
91 Ontario Alton McDermott Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2001-06-04 Oakville, Ontario Oakville (OJHL)
92 Ontario Oliver Tarr Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-01-20 Uxbridge, Ontario Haliburton County (OJHL)
94 Ontario Hudson Lambert Graduate D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-08-17 Richmond Hill, Ontario Brampton (OJHL)

Standings

Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OW OL SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#20 RIT129301102743281611505740
Sacred Heart11830010254125168714742
American International107301002032231710705249
Mercyhurst10433003183228176834853
Holy Cross13472021173132199735242
Bentley115600101624221881004339
Niagara135712101533401761014154
Canisius11443000153231154834149
Air Force10541301142626188914856
Robert Morris143920011228491841133557
Army113800101026441641203769
Championship: March 16, 2024
† indicates conference regular season champion (DeGregorio Trophy)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Riley Trophy)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll
As of December 12, 2023

Schedule and results

DateTimeOpponent#Rank#SiteTVDecisionResultAttendanceRecord
Exhibition
October 8 3:00 pm at Niagara* Dwyer ArenaLewiston, New York (Rivalry)FloHockey Fessenden W 5–2  28
Regular Season
October 13 7:00 pm at Miami* Steve Cady ArenaOxford, Ohio  Fessenden L 2–4  1,534 0–1–0
October 14 7:00 pm at Miami* Steve Cady ArenaOxford, Ohio  Fessenden L 1–4  1,524 0–2–0
October 19 7:00 pm at #8 Michigan State* Munn Ice ArenaEast Lansing, Michigan  Fessenden L 3–6  5,992 0–3–0
October 20 7:00 pm at #8 Michigan State* Munn Ice ArenaEast Lansing, Michigan  Robertson L 3–4  6,492 0–4–0
November 3 6:00 pm Holy Cross LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Robertson W 5–3  826 1–4–0 (1–0–0)
November 4 7:00 pm Holy Cross LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden T 3–3 SOL 1,152 1–4–1 (1–0–1)
November 10 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Martire Family ArenaFairfield, ConnecticutFloHockey Robertson L 1–4  2,527 1–5–1 (1–1–1)
November 11 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Martire Family ArenaFairfield, ConnecticutFloHockey Fessenden L 2–3  2,493 1–6–1 (1–2–1)
November 17 7:00 pm at Army Tate RinkWest Point, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden W 6–4  1,600 2–6–1 (2–2–1)
November 18 7:00 pm at Army Tate RinkWest Point, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden L 1–2  1,670 2–7–1 (2–3–1)
November 21 7:00 pm Robert Morris LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden W 5–1  790 3–7–1 (3–3–1)
November 24 1:00 pm Air Force LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden W 3–1  731 4–7–1 (4–3–1)
November 25 1:00 pm Air Force LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden T 2–2 SOL 621 4–7–2 (4–3–2)
December 1 7:00 pm Mercyhurst LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden T 3–3 SOL 719 4–7–3 (4–3–3)
December 2 7:00 pm at Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Ice CenterErie, PennsylvaniaFloHockey Fessenden L 1–5  635 4–8–3 (4–4–3)
December 15 7:00 pm American International LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Robertson W 3–2  982 5–8–3 (5–4–3)
December 16 5:00 pm American International LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Robertson L 1–6  652 5–9–3 (5–5–3)
December 29 3:00 pm Rensselaer* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden L 3–6  719 5–10–3
December 30 1:00 pm Rensselaer* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Robertson L 1–2  735 5–11–3
January 5 7:00 pm St. Lawrence* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Robertson W 5–1  792 6–11–3
January 6 7:00 pm Clarkson* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden L 3–4  1,332 6–12–3
January 11 7:00 pm Mercyhurst LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey Fessenden W 4–1  569 7–12–3 (6–5–3)
January 16 7:05 pm at #20 RIT Gene Polisseni CenterHenrietta, New York (Originally scheduled for January 13)FloHockey       
January 19 7:00 pm Niagara LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York (Rivalry)FloHockey       
January 20 7:00 pm at Niagara Dwyer ArenaLewiston, New York (Rivalry)FloHockey       
January 26 9:00 pm at Air Force Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, ColoradoFloHockey       
January 27 7:00 pm at Air Force Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, ColoradoFloHockey       
February 6 6:00 pm Niagara LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York (Rivalry)FloHockey       
February 9 7:00 pm Bentley LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey       
February 10 6:00 pm Bentley LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey       
February 16 TBA at Robert Morris Clearview ArenaErie, PennsylvaniaFloHockey       
February 17 5:00 pm at Robert Morris Clearview ArenaErie, PennsylvaniaFloHockey       
February 23 7:05 pm at RIT Gene Polisseni CenterHenrietta, New YorkFloHockey       
February 24 7:00 pm RIT LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New YorkFloHockey       
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
Source:[3]

Scoring statistics

Rankings

Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 (Final)
USCHO.com NR
USA Today

References

  1. "Niagara-Mercyhurst, Canisius-RIT men's hockey games scheduled for Jan. 13 postponed due to inclement weather". USCHO. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  2. "2023–24 Hockey Roster". Canisius Golden Griffins. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. "2023–24 Ice Hockey Schedule". Canisius Golden Griffins. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
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