Tommy Scarfone Explained

Tommy Scarfone
Birth Date:19 November 2000
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:175
Position:Goaltender
Catches:Left
Team:Wisconsin

Thomas Louis Scarfone (born November 19, 2000) is a Canadian college ice hockey goaltender for Wisconsin. He previously played for RIT.

Playing career

Scarfone began his college ice hockey at RIT during the 2021–22 season. During his freshman year he appeared in 20 games and posted an 8–9–1 record, with a 2.46 goals against average (GAA) and .918 save percentage.[1] Following the season he was named to the All-Atlantic Hockey Rookie Team.[2]

During the 2022–23 season, in his sophomore year, he appeared in 34 games and posted a 22–11–1 record, with a 2.41 GAA and .918 save percentage. He Broke RIT's single-season NCAA Division I era record with 934 saves, while his 22 wins were the second-most in program history, and ranked tied for fourth nationally.[1] He was named the Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week a league-high four times, and named the Goaltender of the Month for January. Following the season he was named to the All-Atlantic Hockey First Team.[3]

During the 2023–24 season, in his junior year, he appeared in 36 games and posted a 25–9–2 record, with a 2.26 GAA, and .925 save percentage. His 25 wins were the second-most in program history, and ranked third nationally. He set a single-season program record with 1,015 saves.[1] On January 26, 2024, with a 3–0 victory against Bentley, Scarfone earned his 44th win for the Tigers, becoming the all-time leader in wins at RIT during the Division I era.[4] The Tigers clinched a first round bye in the 2024 Atlantic Hockey men's ice hockey tournament after defeating Air Force on February 16, 2024, and earned first place in the Atlantic Hockey regular season after Bentley defeated second place Holy Cross on February 22, 2024.[5] This was the Tigers' second consecutive regular season championship. He helped lead RIT to the Riley Trophy as Atlantic Hockey tournament champions, and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016.[6] Following an outstanding season, he was named to the All-Atlantic Hockey First Team for the second consecutive season, named the Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Year, and named a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award.[7] [8] [9]

On April 1, 2024, Scarfone entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10] He finished his career at RIT with an overall record of 55–29–4, with a 2.36 GAA and .921 save percentage in 90 games. His 55 wins make him the winningest goaltender in Division I history at RIT, while he also ranked first overall in program history with 2,494 career saves.[11] On April 8, 2024, he transferred to Wisconsin.[12]

Personal life

Scarfone was born to Cesare Scarfone and Nathalie Arsenault, and has one brother, James.[1]

Career statistics

SeasonTeamLeagueGP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2019–20Surrey EaglesBCHL33 14 11 5 1,876 84 1 2.69 .920
2020–21Surrey EaglesBCHL7 4 1 1 371 15 0 2.42 .918
2021–22RITAHA20 8 9 1 1,169 48 2 2.46 .919
2022–23RITAHA34 22 11 1 2,066 83 3 2.41 .918
2023–24RITAHA36 25 9 2 2,175 82 4 2.26 .925
NCAA totals90 55 29 4 5,410 223 9 2.36 .921

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-Atlantic Hockey Rookie Team2022
All-Atlantic Hockey First Team2023
All-Atlantic Hockey First Team2024
Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Year2024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tommy Scarfone . ritathletics.com . October 5, 2024.
  2. Web site: Trio lands Atlantic Hockey All-Conference honors . ritathletics.com . March 16, 2022 . October 5, 2024.
  3. Web site: Four players named First-Team All-Atlantic Hockey . ritathletics.com . March 13, 2023 . October 5, 2024.
  4. Web site: No. 19/20 Men's Hockey shuts out Bentley, 3-0, on record-breaking night by Scarfone . January 26, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  5. Web site: No. 20 Men's Hockey clinches 2nd-straight regular season AHA Title; closes regular season vs. Canisius . ritathletics.com . February 22, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  6. Web site: RIT Wins 2024 Atlantic Hockey Postseason Championship . atlantichockeyonline.com . March 23, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  7. Web site: Atlantic Hockey Announces 2023-24 All-Conference Teams . atlantichockeyonline.com . March 12, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  8. Web site: Atlantic Hockey Announces 2023-24 Regular Season Awards . atlantichockeyonline.com . March 19, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  9. Web site: Scarfone named Semifinalist for Richter Award . ritathletics.com . February 14, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  10. Web site: Wilkie, Scarfone leaving RIT through college hockey's transfer portal . 13wham.com . Kevin . Oklobzija . April 1, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  11. Web site: Men's hockey adds proven scoring, top goaltender to the roster . uwbadgers.com . Kali . Mick . May 20, 2024 . October 5, 2024.
  12. Web site: RIT's Tommy Scarfone transfers to Wisconsin . . Dylan . Loucks . April 8, 2024 . October 5, 2024.