Holy Cross Crusaders men's ice hockey
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University | College of the Holy Cross |
Conference | AHA NCAA Division I Division |
Head coach | Bill Riga 4th season, 50–58–9 (.466) |
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Arena | Hart Center Worcester, Massachusetts |
Colors | Royal purple[1] |
NCAA Tournament appearances | |
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Conference Tournament championships | |
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Conference regular season championships | |
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Current uniform | |
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The Holy Cross Crusaders men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents the College of the Holy Cross. The Crusaders are members of Atlantic Hockey America (AHA), formed shortly after the 2023–24 season by the merger of their former home of the Atlantic Hockey Association with the women-only College Hockey America.[2] They play at the Hart Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.[3]
History
[edit]Holy Cross men's ice hockey began in 1966 and a year later it joined ECAC 2. The Crusaders played in the second tier of college ice hockey for ten years before they played their first playoff game, but once they made it they didn't go very far. Over a six year period Holy Cross wen 2–5 in the conference postseason and never really got close to an NCAA tournament berth. When Division II ice hockey was abandoned in 1984 Holy Cross dropped down to Division III and was placed in ECAC East when ECAC 2 split. They made the ECAC tournament three out of four years under Peter Van Buskirk but couldn't manage a win. The team went through a down period under Bill Bellerose for six seasons but started winning again when Paul Pearl became head coach in 1994. After recording their best season in fifteen years Holy Cross promoted its program to Division I and joined the MAAC in 1998–99.[4]
In their first year of D–I play Holy Cross won its first Conference Tournament, winning the inaugural MAAC Championship. Unfortunately, because the NCAA did not offer the MAAC an automatic bid at that time the Crusaders did not make the NCAA tournament. The next season Holy Cross dropped to seventh in the conference and lost 24 games over the course of the season (a program worst). After missing out on the conference tournament the next season Holy Cross returned to the playoffs for the final two years of the MAAC's existence before joining with all former MAAC programs in founding Atlantic Hockey.
Similar to their start with the MAAC, Holy Cross produced a great season, winning 22 games, and were able to win their first conference title. They then swept through the Atlantic Hockey playoffs and captured their second tournament championship, though this time they received a berth into the NCAA tournament for the first time. Though their national championship experience was brief the Crusaders continued to play well and returned to the Championship in 2006 after winning both conference crowns. The met #2 overall seeded Minnesota in the first round and pushed the heavily favored Golden Gophers into overtime where Tyler McGregor scored 53 seconds in, winning what is usually noted as the biggest upset in tournament history.[5]
Holy Cross would decline after their miraculous 2006 season, posting losing records for four consecutive years, but the program began to recover in the second decade of the 20th century. Paul Pearl resigned in 2014 and was replaced by David Berard who saw middling regular season results.
In the 2022-2023 regular season Holy Cross won their first Atlantic Hockey playoff round since the 2006 season against American International College. They would later upset Rochester Institute of Technology in the semifinals of the tournament but lose in the championship to Canisius.[6]
Season-by-season results
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Postseason
[edit]NCAA tournament results
[edit]The Crusaders have appeared in the NCAA tournament two times. Their combined record is 1–2.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Results |
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2004 | #4 | West Regional semifinal | #1 North Dakota | L 3-0 |
2006 | #4 | West Regional semifinal West Regional Final | #1 Minnesota #2 North Dakota | W 4-3 (OT) L 5-2 |
Coaches
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Holy_Cross_hockey_coach_Bill_Riga.jpg/150px-Holy_Cross_hockey_coach_Bill_Riga.jpg)
As of completion of 2023–24 season
Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
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2021–Present | Bill Riga | 3 | 50–58–9 | .466 |
2014–2021 | David Berard | 7 | 84–116–34 | .432 |
1994–1996, 1997–2014 | Paul Pearl | 19 | 297–293–69 | .503 |
1988–1994 | Bill Bellerose | 6 | 61–99–3 | .383 |
1979–1988, 1996–1997 | Peter Van Buskirk | 10 | 167–146–8 | .533 |
1976–1979 | Mike Addesa | 3 | 49–31–1 | .611 |
1966–1976 | Bill Kane | 10 | 122–104–2 | .539 |
Totals | 7 coaches | 58 seasons | 830–847–126 | .495 |
Awards and honors
[edit]NCAA
[edit]Individual Awards
[edit]Division I All-Americans
[edit]AHCA Second Team All-Americans
- 2023–24: Liam McLinskey, F
MAAC
[edit]Individual awards
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Tournament Most Valuable Player
- Mike Maguire, D: 1999
All-Conference teams
[edit]- 1998–99: Scott Simpson, G; Chris Fattey, F
- 2001–02: Patrick Rissmiller, F
- 2002–03: Brandon Doria, F
- 1998–99: Mike Maguire, D
- 1999–00: Jim Whelan, D
- 2001–02: R. J. Irving, D; Brandon Doria, F
- 1998–99: Patrick Rissmiller, F
- 2000–01: R. J. Irving, D; Greg Kealey, F
- 2002–03: Tyler McGregor, F
Atlantic Hockey
[edit]Individual awards
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Regular Season Goaltending Award
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| Most Valuable Player in Tournament
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All-Conference teams
[edit]First Team All-Atlantic Hockey
- 2003–04: Jeff Dams, F
- 2004–05: Tyler McGregor, F
- 2005–06: Jon Landry, D; Tyler McGregor, F
- 2006–07: Jon Landry, D; James Sixsmith, F
- 2014–15: Matt Ginn, G
- 2017–18: Paul Berrafato, G
- 2023–24: Liam McLinskey, F
Second Team All-Atlantic Hockey
- 2003–04: Tony Quesada, G
- 2004–05: Pierre Napert-Frenette, F
- 2005–06: Tony Quesada, G; Pierre Napert-Frenette, F
- 2011–12: Adam Schmidt, F
- 2020–21: Matt Slick, D
- 2022–23: Jack Ricketts, F
- 2023–24: Jason Grande, G; Jack Ricketts, F
Third Team All-Atlantic Hockey
- 2007–08: Matt Burke, D; Brodie Sheahan, F
- 2016–17: Spencer Trapp, D; Danny Lopez, F
- 2021–22: Ryan Leibold, F
- 2022–23: Nick Hale, D
Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team
- 2003–04: James Sixsmith, F
- 2007–08: Mark Znutas, D; Everett Sheen, F
- 2010–11: Jeffrey Reppucci, F
- 2011–12: Matt Ginn, G
- 2012–13: Karl Beckman, D
- 2018–19: Matt Slick, D; Anthony Vincent, F
- 2022–23: Mack Oliphant, D
- 2023–24: Jack Stockfish, F
Statistical leaders
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Career points leaders
[edit]Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Joe Lunny | 1982–1986 | 103 | 116 | 219 | ||
Jerry DeLeo | 1982–1986 | 101 | 117 | 218 | ||
Larry Murphy | 1966–1970 | 119 | 88 | 207 | ||
Matt Muniz | 1982–1986 | 87 | 120 | 207 | ||
Glenn Graves | 1973–1977 | 75 | 122 | 197 | ||
Gerry Curley | 1977–1981 | 93 | 98 | 191 | ||
Bill Butler | 1966–1969 | 91 | 89 | 180 | ||
Bill Bellerose | 1973–1977 | 71 | 81 | 152 | ||
James Sixsmith | 2003–2007 | 142 | 48 | 104 | 152 | |
John Powell | 1977–1981 | 147 |
Career goaltending leaders
[edit]GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
Minimum 30 games
Player | Years | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
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Jason Grande | 2022–2024 | 42 | 2413 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 87 | 2 | .920 | 2.16 |
Tony Quesada | 2002–2006 | 105 | 6034 | 61 | 33 | 8 | 251 | 7 | .915 | 2.50 |
Paul Berrafato | 2014–2018 | 114 | 6677 | 46 | 47 | 19 | 281 | 11 | .911 | 2.51 |
Matt Ginn | 2011–2015 | 129 | 7759 | 59 | 55 | 13 | 324 | 8 | .917 | 2.51 |
Scott Simpson | 1995–1999 | 38 | 1960 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 82 | 2 | .903 | 2.51 |
Statistics current through the end of the 2023–24 season.
Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame
[edit]The following is a list of people associated with the Holy Cross men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame (induction date in parentheses).[9]
- Larry Murphy (1981)
- Gerry Curley (1996)
- Jim Stewart (1998)
- Joe Lunny (1999)
- Glenn Graves (2000)
- Bill Bellerose (2002)
- Dean Casagrande (2002)
- Matt Muniz (2005)
- Patrick Rissmiller (2010)
- Tyler McGregor (2013)
- Tony Quesada (2014)
- James Sixsmith (2017)
- Terrence Butt (2018)
Current roster
[edit]As of August 12, 2024.[10]
No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
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1 | ![]() | Louden Hogg | Sophomore | G | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2002-10-18 | Cheyenne, Wyoming | Fargo Force (USHL) | — |
2 | ![]() | Lachlan Getz | Junior | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2002-02-01 | Northfield, Illinois | Michigan Tech (CCHA) | — |
3 | ![]() | Brody Gagno | Sophomore | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2002-07-29 | South Surrey, British Columbia | Surrey Eagles (BCHL) | — |
5 | ![]() | Will Troutwine | Sophomore | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 2002-06-23 | Eveleth, Minnesota | Janesville Jets (NAHL) | — |
6 | ![]() | Timothy Heinke | Junior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 2001-10-02 | Kensington, Connecticut | Quinnipiac (ECAC) | — |
7 | ![]() | Anthony Carone | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2003-07-30 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) | — |
8 | ![]() | Ryan Buckley | Junior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 2004-01-06 | Warwick, Rhode Island | Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) | — |
10 | ![]() | Liam McLinskey | Senior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2001-02-20 | Pearl River, New York | Quinnipiac (ECAC) | — |
11 | ![]() | Michael Abgrall | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 172 lb (78 kg) | 2003-10-25 | Richmond, British Columbia | Omaha (NCHC) | — |
12 | ![]() | Matt Kursonis | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2004-03-05 | Worcester, Massachusetts | Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) | — |
13 | ![]() | Will Elias | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2003-01-28 | Weston, Massachusetts | Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) | — |
14 | ![]() | Matt Shatsky | Senior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2001-04-29 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) | — |
15 | ![]() | Jarrod Smith | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2004-01-22 | West Vancouver, British Columbia | Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL) | — |
17 | ![]() | Matt DeBoer | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-09-02 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) | — |
18 | ![]() | Ty Gagno | Sophomore | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2003-10-01 | Langley, British Columbia | Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) | — |
19 | ![]() | Jack Stockfish | Sophomore | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 2002-09-30 | North Bay, Ontario | Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) | — |
20 | ![]() | Devin Phillips | Junior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-07-12 | Raleigh, North Carolina | Brooks Bandits (AJHL) | — |
21 | ![]() | Owen Kim | Freshman | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 161 lb (73 kg) | 2004-05-02 | North Vancouver, British Columbia | Vernon Vipers (BCHL) | — |
22 | ![]() | Edward Moskowitz | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2003-05-29 | Toronto, Ontario | Blackfalds Bulldogs (BCHL) | — |
23 | ![]() | Ben LeFranc | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | 2003-08-14 | Penticton, British Columbia | Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) | — |
24 | ![]() | John Gelatt | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2001-04-29 | Middletown, New Jersey | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
27 | ![]() | Mack Oliphant | Junior | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2002-12-28 | Northbrook, Illinois | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
28 | ![]() | Jack Seymour | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2001-04-06 | Chelsea, Quebec | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) | — |
29 | ![]() | Conner Welsh | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2004-01-02 | Greenwich, Connecticut | Vernon Vipers (BCHL) | — |
31 | ![]() | Malachi Klassen | Freshman | G | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2003-09-09 | Winkler, Manitoba | Winkler Flyers (MJHL) | — |
33 | ![]() | Thomas Gale | Senior | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2000-06-10 | Kirkland, Quebec | P.A.L. Jr. Islanders (NCDC) | — |
34 | ![]() | Joe Solimine | Junior | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2002-03-03 | Middleton, Massachusetts | Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC) | — |
37 | ![]() | Nic Petruolo | Senior (RS) | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2000-01-29 | Neshanic Station, New Jersey | Union (ECAC) | — |
40 | ![]() | Michael Hodge | Senior | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 157 lb (71 kg) | 2000-05-30 | Calgary, Alberta | Union (ECAC) | — |
As of July 1, 2024.
Player | Position | Team(s) | Years | Games | Stanley Cups |
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Patrick Rissmiller | Left Wing | SJS, NYR, ATL, FLA | 2003–2011 | 192 | 0 |
Jim Stewart | Goaltender | BOS | 1979–1980 | 1 | 0 |
Source:[11]
References
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- ^ "Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America Join to Form Atlantic Hockey America" (Press release). Atlantic Hockey America. April 30, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Holy Cross Crusaders Men's Hockey". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ^ "Holy Cross Crusaders Men's Hockey 2021-2022 Team History | Statistics - College Hockey | USCHO.com". College Hockey | Uscho.com.
- ^ "Remembering the Holy Cross Upset 10 Years Later". SB Nation. November 24, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "2023 Atlantic Hockey Postseason - Atlantic Hockey Association". atlantichockeyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ "All Time Results" (PDF). Holy Cross Crusaders. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "All-Time Career Records" (PDF). Holy Cross Crusaders. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ "Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame Members (Men's Ice Hockey)". Holy Cross Crusaders. 31 July 1999. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ "2024-25 MEN'S ICE HOCKEY ROSTER". Holy Cross Crusaders. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ "Alumni report for Holy Cross College". Hockey DB. Retrieved November 26, 2018.