2014–15 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season explained

Gender:men
Division:i
Year:2014
Duration:October 4, 2014–
April 11, 2015
Champ Stad:TD Garden
Champ City:Boston, Massachusetts
Champ:Providence
Hobey Baker:Jack Eichel
Hobey Baker Team:Boston University

The 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season began in October 2014 and ended with the 2015 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament's championship game in April 2015. This was the 68th season in which an NCAA ice hockey championship was held, and the 121st year overall in which an NCAA school fielded a team.

Conference realignment

The only conference membership change in the 2014 offseason was the move of the Connecticut Huskies from Atlantic Hockey to Hockey East, which was already home to the UConn women's team.

Season Outlook

Pre-season polls

See main article: 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey rankings.

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

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

USCHO Poll
RankTeam
1Minnesota (36)
2North Dakota (2)
3Providence (2)
4Boston College
5Union (9)
6Colgate (1)
7St. Cloud
8Michigan
9Ferris State
10Wisconsin (1)
11Miami (OH)
11Notre Dame
13Minnesota State
14Cornell
15Quinnipiac
16Northeastern
17UMass Lowell
18Denver
19New Hampshire
20Boston University
USA Today Poll
RankTeam
1Minnesota (32)
2North Dakota (1)
3
4Boston College
5Colgate
6St. Cloud
7Michigan
8Union (1)
9Miami (OH)
10Ferris State
11Notre Dame
12Wisconsin
13Minnesota State
14Cornell
15Denver

Regular season

Standings

2015 NCAA Tournament

See main article: 2015 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. Note: * denotes overtime period(s)

Player stats

[1]

Scoring leaders

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

PlayerClassTeamGPGAPtsPIM
Freshman 40 26 45 71 28
Senior 41 21 40 61 31
Junior 37 32 26 58 21
Senior 40 26 28 54 28
Senior 37 22 32 54 10
Junior 40 16 36 52 32
Senior 39 26 24 50 30
Junior 41 23 27 50 26
Sophomore 39 19 31 50 20
Junior 37 17 31 48 12

Leading goaltenders

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

PlayerClassTeamGPMinWLTGASOSV%GAA
Sophomore 32 1925:05 17 10 5 52 7 .939 1.62
Junior 35 1999:15 25 6 3 55 5 .925 1.65
Junior 41 2417:18 28 9 2 70 6 .933 1.74
Freshman 28 1730:06 14 11 3 52 4 .929 1.80
Freshman 36 2186:05 20 13 3 71 5 .937 1.95
Senior 29 1652:40 14 8 6 54 2 .939 1.96
Senior 26 1527:11 13 8 4 50 2 .930 1.96
Junior 26 1575:36 13 9 4 52 3 .926 1.98
Senior 16 967:50 9 6 1 32 2 .919 1.98
Sophomore 27 1476:22 9 9 5 49 1 .927 1.99

Awards

NCAA

Award Recipient
Jack Eichel, Boston University
Mike Hastings, Minnesota State
Jack Eichel, Boston University
Zane McIntyre, North Dakota
P. J. Musico, Penn State
Spiro Goulakos, Colgate
Jon Gillies, Providence
AHCA All-American Teams[2]
East First Team Position West First Team
Alex Lyon, Yalealign=center GJake Hildebrand, Michigan State
Matt Grzelcyk, Boston Universityalign=center DJoey LaLeggia, Denver
Rob O'Gara, Yalealign=center DMike Reilly, Minnesota
Daniel Ciampini, Unionalign=center FZach Hyman, Michigan
Jack Eichel, Boston Universityalign=center FTanner Kero, Michigan Tech
Jimmy Vesey, Harvardalign=center FMatt Leitner, Minnesota State
East Second Team Position West Second Team
Jon Gillies, Providencealign=center GZane McIntyre, North Dakota
Mike Paliotta, Vermontalign=center DZach Palmquist, Minnesota State
Robbie Russo, Notre Damealign=center DColton Parayko, Alaska
Sam Anas, Quinnipiacalign=center FAustin Czarnik, Miami
Matt Garbowsky, RITalign=center FDylan Larkin, Michigan
Kevin Roy, Northeasternalign=center FMichael Mersch, Wisconsin
align=center FTrevor Moore, Denver

Atlantic Hockey

Award Recipient[3]
Matt Garbowsky, RIT
Tyler Pham, Army
Matt Garbowsky, RIT
Steven Weinstein, Bentley
Zak Zaremba, Army
Matt Garbowsky, RIT
Keegan Asmundson, Canisius
Team Sportsmanship Award American International College
Derek Schooley, Robert Morris
Matt Garbowsky, RIT
All-Atlantic Hockey Teams[4] [5]
Position Second Team
Matt Ginn, Holy Crossalign=center GKeegan Asmundson, Canisius
Steven Weinstein, Bentleyalign=center DBrady Norrish, RIT
Chris Rumble, Canisiusalign=center DRyan Misiak, Mercyhurst
Matt Garbowsky, RITalign=center FRalph Cuddemi, Canisius
Cody Wydo, Robert Morrisalign=center FJosh Mitchell, RIT
Andrew Gladiuk, Bentleyalign=center FCole Gunner, Air Force
Position Rookie Team
Jayson Argue, Bentleyalign=center GJayson Argue, Bentley
Dalton Izyk, Robert Morrisalign=center G–
Alexander Kuqali, RITalign=center DBrady Norrish, RIT
Chase Golightly, Robert Morrisalign=center DKeegan Harper, Niagara
Daniel Bahntge, Mercyhurstalign=center FTyler Pham, Army
Zac Lynch, Robert Morrisalign=center FJack Riley, Mercyhurst
Brad McGowan, RITalign=center FBrady Ferguson, Robert Morris

Big Ten

Award Recipient
Jake Hildebrand, Michigan State
Mike Reilly, Minnesota
Jake Hildebrand, Michigan State
Dylan Larkin, Michigan
Zach Hyman, Michigan
Guy Gadowsky, Penn State
Adam Wilcox, Minnesota
All-Big Ten Teams[6]
Position Second Team
Jake Hildebrand, Michigan Statealign=center GAdam Wilcox, Minnesota
Zach Werenski, Michiganalign=center DMichael Downing, Michigan
Mike Reilly, Minnesotaalign=center DTravis Walsh, Michigan State
Zach Hyman, Michiganalign=center FAndrew Copp, Michigan
Dylan Larkin, Michiganalign=center FTravis Boyd, Minnesota
Casey Bailey, Penn Statealign=center FKyle Rau, Minnesota
Honorable Mention Position Freshman Team
P. J. Musico, Penn Statealign=center G -
Brady Skjei, Minnesotaalign=center DZach Werenski, Michigan
Nate Jensen, Penn Statealign=center DJosh Jacobs, Michigan State
Luke Juha, Penn Statealign=center D -
Patrick Koudys, Penn Statealign=center D -
Matt Berry, Michigan Statealign=center FDylan Larkin, Michigan
Anthony Greco, Ohio Statealign=center FMatthew Weis, Ohio State
David Goodwin, Penn Statealign=center FScott Conway, Penn State
Taylor Holstrom, Penn Statealign=center F -

ECAC

Award Recipient
Jimmy Vesey, Harvard
Cole Bardreau, Cornell
Rob O'Gara, Yale
Kyle Hayton, St. Lawrence
Alex Lyon, Yale
Sportmanship Award Yale
Kyle Criscuolo, Harvard
Greg Carvel, St. Lawrence
Jimmy Vesey, Harvard
All-ECAC Hockey Teams[7] [8]
Position Second Team
Alex Lyon, Yalealign=center GKyle Hayton, St. Lawrence
Rob O'Gara, Yalealign=center DEric Sweetman, St. Lawrence
Joakim Ryan, Cornellalign=center DPatrick McNally, Harvard
Daniel Ciampini, Unionalign=center FSam Anas, Quinnipiac
Matthew Peca, Quinnipiacalign=center FKyle Criscuolo, Harvard
Jimmy Vesey, Harvardalign=center FEric Neiley, Dartmouth
Position Rookie Team
Michael Garteig, Quinnipiacalign=center GKyle Hayton, St. Lawrence
Danny Federico, Quinnipiacalign=center DNolan Gluchowski, St. Lawrence
Jeff Taylor, Unionalign=center DKelly Summers, Clarkson
Cole Bardreau, Cornellalign=center FSpencer Foo, Union
Kyle Baun, Colgatealign=center FDrew Melanson, Rensselaer
Tyson Spink, Colgatealign=center FLandon Smith, Quinnipiac

Hockey East

Award Recipient
Jack Eichel, Boston University
Noel Acciari, Providence
Mike Paliotta, Vermont
Jack Eichel, Boston University
Jon Gillies, Providence
Michael Sit, Boston College
Jack Eichel, Boston University
Scoring Champion Jack Eichel, Boston University
Charlie Holt Team Sportsmanship Award Vermont
David Quinn, Boston University
Jack Eichel, Boston University
All-Hockey East Teams[9] [10]
Position Second Team
Jon Gillies, Providencealign=center GMatt O'Connor, Boston University
Matt Grzelcyk, Boston Universityalign=center DNoah Hanifin, Boston College
Robbie Russo, Notre Damealign=center DMike Paliotta, Vermont
Jack Eichel, Boston Universityalign=center FDanny O'Regan, Boston University
Kevin Roy, Northeasternalign=center FEvan Rodrigues, Boston University
Vince Hinostroza, Notre Damealign=center FDevin Shore, Maine
Honorable Mention Position Rookie Team
Thatcher Demko, Boston Collegealign=center GCal Petersen, Notre Dame
Rasmus Tirronen, Merrimackalign=center G—
Ian McCoshen, Boston Collegealign=center DNoah Hanifin, Boston College
Ben Hutton, Mainealign=center DBrandon Montour, Massachusetts
Matt Benning, Northeasternalign=center D—
Alex Tuch, Boston Collegealign=center FAlex Tuch, Boston College
Matt Willows, New Hampshirealign=center FJack Eichel, Boston University
Tyler Kelleher, New Hampshirealign=center FC. J. Smith, Massachusetts–Lowell
Ross Mauermann, Providencealign=center F—

NCHC

Award Recipient
Joey LaLeggia, Denver
Danton Heinen, Denver
Zane McIntyre, North Dakota
Trevor Moore, Denver
Joey LaLeggia, Denver
Joey LaLeggia, Denver
Mark MacMillan, North Dakota
Nick Mattson, North Dakota
Nick Oliver, St. Cloud State
Dave Hakstol, North Dakota
Blake Coleman, Miami
All-NCHC Teams[11] [12]
Position Second Team
Zane McIntyre, North Dakotaalign=center GRyan Massa, Omaha
Joey LaLeggia, Denveralign=center DJordan Schmaltz, North Dakota
Jaccob Slavin, Colorado Collegealign=center DAndy Welinski, Minnesota–Duluth
Jonny Brodzinski, St. Cloud Statealign=center FDrake Caggiula, North Dakota
Mark MacMillan, North Dakotaalign=center FAustin Czarnik, Miami
Trevor Moore, Denveralign=center FDanton Heinen, Denver
Honorable Mention Position Rookie Team
Charlie Lindgren, St. Cloud Statealign=center GKasimir Kaskisuo, Minnesota–Duluth
Matthew Caito, Miamialign=center DLouie Belpedio, Miami
Andrew Prochno, St. Cloud Statealign=center DLuc Snuggerud, Omaha
Jake Guentzel, Omahaalign=center FDanton Heinen, Denver
Austin Ortega, Omahaalign=center FPatrick Russell, St. Cloud State
Dominic Toninato, Minnesota–Duluthalign=center FNick Schmaltz, North Dakota

WCHA

Award Recipient
Tanner Kero, Michigan Tech
Tanner Kero, Michigan Tech
Colton Parayko, Alaska
Michael Bitzer, Bemidji State
Scoring Champion Tanner Kero, Michigan Tech
Goaltending Champion Stephon Williams, Minnesota State
Mike Hastings, Minnesota State
Brad McClure, Minnesota State
All-WCHA Teams[13] [14]
Position Second Team
Jamie Phillips, Michigan Techalign=center GStephon Williams, Minnesota State
Zach Palmquist, Minnesota Statealign=center DCasey Nelson, Minnesota State
Colton Parayko, Alaskaalign=center DMatt Prapavessis, Bemidji State
Tanner Kero, Michigan Techalign=center FBryce Gervais, Minnesota State
Matt Leitner, Minnesota Statealign=center FMalcolm Gould, Michigan Tech
Tyler Morley, Alaskaalign=center FAlex Petan, Michigan Tech
Position Rookie Team
C. J. Motte, Ferris Statealign=center GMichael Bitzer, Bemidji State
Shane Hanna, Michigan Techalign=center DMark Friedman, Bowling Green
Brock Maschmeyer, Northern Michiganalign=center DNolan Valleau, Bowling Green
Marcus Basara, Alaskaalign=center FC.J. Franklin, Minnesota State
Brendan Harms, Bemidji Statealign=center FBrandon Hawkins, Bowling Green
Blake Pietila, Michigan Techalign=center FMax McHugh, Alabama–Huntsville
Blake Tatchell, Alaska Anchoragealign=center F -

Hobey Baker Award

Hobey Baker Award Finalists[15]
PlayerPositionSchool
Union
Boston University
RIT
Michigan
Michigan Tech
Denver
North Dakota
Minnesota
Harvard
Robert Morris

Mike Richter Award

Mike Richter Award Finalists[16]
PlayerSchool
St. Lawrence
Michigan State
Yale
North Dakota
Michigan Tech

Spencer Penrose Award

Spencer Penrose Award Finalists[17]
CoachSchool
Omaha
St. Lawrence
Penn State
North Dakota
[18] Minnesota State
Providence
Boston University
Robert Morris

2015 NHL Entry Draft

See main article: 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Round Pick Player College ConferenceNHL team
1 2 Boston University Hockey East Buffalo Sabres
1 5 Boston College Hockey East Carolina Hurricanes
1 8 Michigan Big Ten Columbus Blue Jackets
1 17 † Michigan Big Ten Winnipeg Jets
1 21 † Boston College Hockey East Ottawa Senators
1 23 † North Dakota NCHC Vancouver Canucks
1 25 † Miami NCHC Winnipeg Jets
2 39 Boston University Hockey East Colorado Avalanche
2 45 † Boston University Hockey East Boston Bruins
2 50 † Boston University Hockey East Minnesota Wild
3 78 † Providence Hockey East Winnipeg Jets
3 80 † Minnesota Big Ten Anaheim Ducks
3 81 † Michigan Big Ten Arizona Coyotes
3 85 † Minnesota Big Ten Nashville Predators
3 86 † New Hampshire Hockey East San Jose Sharks
3 90 † North Dakota NCHC Philadelphia Flyers
3 91 † Notre Dame Hockey East Chicago Blackhawks
4 92 † St. Cloud State NCHC Buffalo Sabres
4 107 † North Dakota NCHC Ottawa Senators
4 121 † Northeastern Hockey East Chicago Blackhawks
5 125 † Boston College Hockey East Carolina Hurricanes
5 126 † Yale ECAC Hockey Carolina Hurricanes
5 130 † Quinnipiac ECAC Hockey San Jose Sharks
5 132 † Miami NCHC Florida Panthers
5 133 † Michigan Big Ten Dallas Stars
5 140 † Maine Hockey East Detroit Red Wings
5 148 † Denver NCHC Anaheim Ducks
5 149 † Northeastern Hockey East Vancouver Canucks
5 150 † Minnesota Big Ten Tampa Bay Lightning
6 153 † Omaha NCHC Tampa Bay Lightning
6 156 † Vermont Hockey East Carolina Hurricanes
6 157 Merrimack Hockey East New Jersey Devils
6 158 † Michigan Big Ten Philadelphia Flyers
6 162 † North Dakota NCHC Florida Panthers
6 165 Wisconsin Big Ten Boston Bruins
6 167 Western Michigan NCHC Pittsburgh Penguins
6 168 † Michigan State Big Ten Winnipeg Jets
6 170 † Maine Hockey East Detroit Red Wings
6 171 † Michigan Big Ten Minnesota Wild
6 172 † Cornell ECAC Hockey New York Islanders
6 175 Harvard ECAC Hockey Nashville Predators
6 178 † Providence Hockey East Anaheim Ducks
6 179 † Massachusetts–Lowell Hockey East Anaheim Ducks
7 182 † Massachusetts Hockey East Buffalo Sabres
7 190 † New Hampshire Hockey East San Jose Sharks
7 192 † Maine Hockey East Florida Panthers
7 193 † Union ECAC Hockey San Jose Sharks
7 194 Michigan Tech WCHA Los Angeles Kings
7 195 † Michigan Big Ten Boston Bruins
7 197 † Penn State Big Ten Pittsburgh Penguins
7 199 † Arizona State Independent Ottawa Senators
7 204 † Minnesota Big Ten Minnesota Wild
7 206 † Bowling Green WCHA Florida Panthers
† incoming freshman
[19]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Men's Division I Hockey Overall Statistics: 2014-2015 . USCHO.com . 2014-10-17.
  2. News: Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners. NCAA.org. 2013-07-05.
  3. Web site: Atlantic Hockey Online . 2015-03-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150409015712/http://www.atlantichockeyonline.com/news/2014-15_News/individualawards031915 . 2015-04-09 . dead .
  4. News: AHA All-Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-05.
  5. News: AHA All-Rookie Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-05.
  6. Web site: 2014-15 All-Big Ten Hockey Team As selected by Big Ten coaches and Media Voting Panel . https://web.archive.org/web/20180629183107/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-hockey/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/2015HockeyAllBigTen.pdf . 2018-06-29 . dead.
  7. News: ECAC All-Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-06.
  8. News: ECAC All-Rookie Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-06.
  9. News: Hockey East All-Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-06.
  10. News: Hockey East All-Rookie Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-06.
  11. Web site: NCHC All-Conference, All-Rookie Teams Announced for 2014-15 DU’s LaLeggia, Miami’s Czarnik, UND’s J. Schmaltz and CC’s Slavin repeat all-conference honors . National Collegiate Hockey Conference . 2015-03-11.
  12. Web site: Denver, UND Lead Way with Multiple NCHC Individual Award Winners. 19 March 2015.
  13. News: WCHA All-Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-06.
  14. News: WCHA All-Rookie Teams. College Hockey Historical Archives. 2013-07-06.
  15. Web site: Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation - Hobey Baker Memorial Award Announces Top Ten Finalists . 2015-03-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150321174424/http://www.hobeybaker.com/news/item/2015-top10 . 2015-03-21 . dead .
  16. Web site: Finalists announced for 2015 Mike Richter Award Second annual award to be presented at 2015 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Boston . Let's Play Hockey . 2015-03-18.
  17. Web site: Spencer Penrose Award down to eight finalists . USCHO.com . April 1, 2015 . August 7, 2015.
  18. Web site: Minnesota State's Hastings wins Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men's coach . USCHO.com . April 8, 2015 . August 7, 2015.
  19. Web site: 2015 NHL Entry Draft . Hockey DB . October 25, 2023.

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