2014–15 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey season explained

The 2014–15 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey team represented Yale University in the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team was coached by Keith Allain, '80, his ninth season behind the bench at Yale. His assistant coaches were Dan Muse, Jason Guerriero, Josh Siembida, and Stephen Volek. The Bulldogs played their home games at Ingalls Rink on the campus of Yale University, competing in the ECAC.

Offseason

Three Senior Bulldogs graduated in May: Captain Jesse Root – F, Kenny Agostino – F, and Gus Young – D

Senior defensemen Tommy Fallen was named Captain for the 2014–15 season.

Recruiting

Yale added five freshmen for the 2014–15 season: three forwards, and two defensemen.

PlayerPositionNationality Notes
John BaioccoForward New Vernon, NJ
Played for the Fargo Force (USHL) and Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Henry HartForward Stillwater, MN
Played for the Phillips Exeter Academy
Ryan HitchcockForward Manhassett, NY; Played for the U.S. National Team
Adam LarkinDefense Clarkston, MI
Played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
Nate RepenskyDefense Duluth, MN
Played for the Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)

2014–15 Roster

Departures from 2013–2014 team

2014–15 Bulldogs

As of February 20, 2015.[4]

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons Coaching at
Yale University
Alma Mater
13 Yale University (1980)
Dan Muse Associate head coach 6 Stonehill College (2006)
Jason Guerriero Assistant coach 2 Northeastern University (2005)
Josh Siembida Volunteer Assistant Coach 2 Quinnipiac University (2006)
Stephen Volek Assistant director Strength & Conditioning 1 Penn State (2010)

Schedule

|-!colspan=12 style="color:white; background:#00356B" | Exhibition|-!colspan=12 style="color:white; background:#00356B" | Regular Season|-!colspan=12 style="color:white; background:#00356B" | ECAC Tournament|-!colspan=12 style="color:white; background:#00356B" | NCAA Tournament

Rankings

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

PollWeek
Pre123456789101112131415161718192021222324 (Final)
USCHO.comRVRVRVRVNRRVRVRVRVRVRV19181316151513121212191717
USA TodayRVRVNRRVNRRVNRRVRVRVRVRVRV14RV15RV14121212RVRV15

Statistics

As of March 20, 2015.[5]

Skaters

Player
17Frankie DiChiaraFSO32813214402+969
4Rob O'GaraDJR326152129101+17|38|-| 24 ||Mike Doherty|| F || SO ||32||12||8||20||16||1||1||2||+10||115|-|12|Cody Learned|F|JR|31|9|9|18|6|0|0|1|+14|62|-|21|John Hayden|F|SO|28|7|11|18|8|3|0|3|+280
9Carson CooperFJR325131822100+12|72|-|28|Ryan Hitchcock|F|FR|32|3|12|15|10|1|0|1|+751
18Nate RepenskyDFR242111314100+426
11Trent RuffoloFSR2464102102-247
6Stu WilsonFJR3046108301+290
7Matt KillianDSR3244827000+243
14Ryan ObuchowskiDJR3235812000+15|72|-|10|Mitch Witek|D|JR|32|3|5|8|8|1|0|1|+736
25Chris IzmirlianFSO2334712001+837
27Charles OrzettiFJR2825718001+638
22Tommy Fallen (C)DSR321676100+257
2Adam LarkinDFR321676000+423
20John BaioccoFFR214264002+326
13Matthew BeattieFJR160334000+518
19Anthony DayFSR61010000-215
26Nicholas WebergFSR50110000-116
3Dan O'KeefeDSO50116000E1
15Henry HartFFR50110000-38
5Tim BonnerFSO10000000-12
30Patrick SpanoGSO30000000+10
16Alex WardFSR60004000E1
34Alex LyonGSO310000000+26|1|-| || Bench || || || || || ||||6|| || || || |||- class="sortbottom"| || Team || || ||32||82||145||229||230||18||1||18||+24||1044|}

Goaltenders

Player
34 Alex Lyon SO G311857:381795491.58758807.9397
30 Patrick Spano SO G3118:591000038381.001
Empty Net 167:5200
Team 291984:29189549.790794845.9698

Awards and honors

Weekly awards

ECAC Goaltender of the Week

Postseason awards

Ivy League All-Stars[6]

  • Rob O'Gara, D – 1st Team All-Ivy
  • Alex Lyon, G – 1st Team All-Ivy
  • John Hayden, F – 2nd Team All-Ivy

Ivy League Awards

  • Ryan Hitchcock, F – Ivy League Rookie of the Year
  • Keith Allain – Ivy League Head Coach of the Year

ECAC All-Stars[7]

  • Rob O'Gara, D – 1st Team All-League
  • Alex Lyon, G – 1st Team All-League

ECAC Awards

  • Rob O'Gara, D – Best Defensive Defenseman
  • Alex Lyon, G – Ken Dryden Goaltender of the Year
  • Yale University Bulldogs – Sportsmanship Trophy

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Sportak . Randy . NCAA player acquired in Jarome Iginla trade signs with Flames . Calgary Sun . March 17, 2014 . February 20, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150220230814/http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/03/17/ncaa-player-acquired-in-jarome-iginla-trade-signs-with-flames . 2015-02-20 . dead .
  2. News: Malafronte . Chip . Yale’s Jesse Root signs contract with Dallas Stars . New Haven Register . July 21, 2014 . February 20, 2015.
  3. News: Sharks sign five to AHL deals . AHL.com . September 8, 2014 . February 20, 2015 . February 20, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150220223938/http://theahl.com/sharks-sign-five-to-ahl-deals-p193553 . dead .
  4. Web site: 2014–15 Yale Men's Ice Hockey Roster . Yale University Athletics . February 20, 2015 . February 18, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150218235808/http://yalebulldogs.com/sports/m-hockey/2014-15/roster . dead .
  5. Web site: Yale Bulldogs (Men) 2014–2015 Team Statistics. collegehockeystats.net. March 20, 2015.
  6. Web site: Ivy League. Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy, Coach of the Year Announced. March 5, 2015. March 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402141012/http://www.ivyleague.com/sports/mice/2014-15/releases/Mens_Ice_Hockey_All-Ivy-Coach_of_the_Year_Announced. April 2, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
  7. Web site: ECAC Hockey. League Announces Postseason Awards. March 20, 2015. March 20, 2015. March 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150323105004/http://www.ecachockey.com/men/2014-15/News/20152003_Men_Awards. dead.