Stony Brook Seawolves Ice Hockey

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Seawolves Make Nationals for the
12th consecutive season
18th ranked Stony Brook heads to Chicago on March 6th to battle the 4th ranked University of Illinois Fighting Illini.This game will be videocasted LIVE on fasthockey.com. "We are working hard this week preparing for this very important game", says coach Chris Carropoli. Stony Brook has a long and hard road ahead of them. "We once again look forward to representing our school and Long Island proudly at Nationals" says Senior Captain Colin Brunmstead.

Stony Brook ECHA Champs!
This past weekend, our Seawolves were in Pennsylvania for the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs. Saturdays semi final game against the University of Scranton was high scoring, and Stony Brook spanked the Royals 12-1. On Sunday, Stony Brook played the Villanova University Wildcats in the Championship game. Villanova got on the board first at 5 minutes in, but Stony Brook’s Phil Borner scored tieing it up. 19 minutes in, Stony Brook’s Peter Kaliscik scored on an assist from Mike Cacciotti and Mo Torres ending the period with the lead 2-1.

In the second, Torres scored assisted from Cacciotti and Tom Pacifico, then Pacifico sunk one in from an assist from Peter Zarella and Mo Torres making it 4-1 Stony Brook. The 3rd period was a scoring fest; Stony Brook’s Chris Ryan had 2 goals, one on a power play. Peter Zarella had 2 assists and Senior Kevin Wong had a goal. On a Villanova power play, Stony Brook’s Dan Cassano scored a short handed goal at 4:40 left in the third. Villanova managed to score 2 goals in the third, but that wasn’t enough. Stony Brook went on to win the ECHA Championship over Villanova 8-3.

Senior and Assistant Caption Mo Torres won the Tournament MVP with 4 goals and 4 assists in the tournament. Forwards Chris Ryan, Tom Pacifico, Mike Cacciotti, Defenseman Phil Borner and Goalie Derek Stevens won recognition awards for the Tournament as well. (photos courtesy of Mitch Dranow)

Newsday, COLLEGES; Hockey
Friday, February 26th pg. A50
Mo Torres was named tournament MVP with four goals and four assists as Stony Brook beat the University of Scranton and Villanova to capture the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA) championship last weekend in Pennsylvania. The 18th ranked Seawolves will play No. 4 Illinois on March 6 in the American Collegiate Hockey Association national championship. Torres and Tom Pacifico each had a goal and an assist in the second period of the Seawolves 8-3 win over Villanova in the championship game. Chris Ryan had two third period goals and Dan Cassono added a shorthanded goal. Stony Brook beat Scranton, 21-1, in the semi-final.

Seawolves make All ECHA team
Congratulations to the following Seawolves who were named to the All Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association Team:

FIRST TEAM
Sophomore Assistant Captain and Defenseman Peter Zarrella #3
Senior Assistant Captain and Forward Mo Torres #23
Senior Goalie Derek Stevens # 35
Sophomore Forward Chris Ryan #17

SECOND TEAM
Senior Captain and Defenseman Colin Brumstead #6

Stony Brook Hockey upsets #11 Rhode Island
Junior Chris Ryan had a hat trick

Kingston, Rhode Island. 20th ranked Stony Brook University Hockey (15-10-1) traveled up to Rhode Island to play the 11th ranked Rhode Island University Rams on Friday, Feb. 12th at the Brad Boss Ice Arena. In the first period, the Seawolves scored first at even strength when Mike Cacciotti went end to end assisted from Mo Torres. Stony Brook scored again at 5 minutes into the first in a bank by Mo Torres off a shot from Chris Ryan.

Rhode Island got on the board in the 2nd period scoring 2 consecutive goals within the first 5 minutes tying up the game. In a Power Play, Stony Brook’s Chris Ryan scored making it 3-2. But Rhode Island tied it at end of 2nd period ending the period 3-3.

In the third period, in a power play, Mo Torees took a shot from the point and Chris Ryan nailed the rebound giving Stony Brook the 4-3 lead. Captain Defenseman Colin Brumstead brought the puck down the ice 15 minutes into the 3rd then backhanded a pass in the bottom circle giving Chris Ryan his third goal of the game. Rhode Island scored at 1:05 left in the third on a power play but the Seawolves maintained the lead and upset Rhode Island 5-4. Stony Brook plays Rhode Island again Saturday at 7:30. The Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs are next Saturday. Stony Brook is seeded first.

Newsday: Local Colleges
Sunday Feb. 14, 2010 pg A66
Stony Brook 5, Rhode Island 3: Chris Ryan had three goals and an assist to lead No. 20 Stony Brook (15-10-1) to an upset over 11th ranked Rhode Island (19-9-3) on Friday. Ryan's two third period goals gave the Seawolves the 5-3 lead.

Seawolves Hockey
Visiting Local Schools for Kids Day
In association with Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko, the collegiate athletes of Stony Brook University Hockey will be visiting select Middle Schools this week. Offering free admission to this Sunday’s big game vs. 4th ranked Liberty University, the players will be speaking to students at school assemblies about their experiences as student athletes, showing some basic stick handling skills, and urging kids to play sports and stay away from drugs and alcohol. Defenseman Pete Zarrella and forward Dan Cassano (pictured below) recently visited Longwood Middle School. “The kids were great”, said Assistant Captain Pete Zarella. “I remember when I was their age, sports was very important to me, and I believe being active as a kid really helped me develop to who I am today.” Middle Schools participating in the program are Longwood, Sequoia, Mt. Sinai and South Ocean. Kids Day is this Sunday at 12 noon at The Rinx in Hauppauge.

Stony Brook 5, New York Bobcats 2
In a mid week exhibition, Stony Brook faced off against the New York Bobcats from the Atlantic Junior Hockey League (AJHL) on Tuesday, January 19th at The Rinx in Hauppauge. The New York Bobcats are in first place in their league and are one of the best Junior Hockey programs in the East. The game was a very fast, puck moving game. In the end, the Seawolves were able to defeat the Bobcats 5-2. “We are grateful to the Bobcats for coming out to play us,” says Captain Colin Brumstead. “We hope that this exhibition was a positive experience for the local talent to learn that Stony Brook hockey is the real deal.” The Seawolves are now looking into doing a charity game with the Bobcats in September 2010. Thank you New York Bobcats and best of luck this season!

Stony Brook Hockey On A Roll
Winning 6 consecutive games, the 14-8 Stony Brook University Seawolves Hockey team headed to Towson and Penn State Berks this weekend, solidifying their spot in the upcoming National Championships. 19th ranked Stony Brook played Towson University on Saturday night. Towson scored first in the 1st period, but the Seawolves answered back in the 2nd period when Mike Cacciotti tipped in the puck from a shot from the point by Defenseman Pete Zarrella. Later is the second on a power play goal, Tommy Pacifico deflected it in from a shot from Defenesman Phil Borner, assisted by team newbie Dan Cassano. Stony Brook went on to win 2-1. With this Stony Brook win, the Seawolves clinched as the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association League Champions, giving them an automatic bid to American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championships at Chicago in March.

Sundays game against Penn State Berks was all Stony Brook. The Seawolves played the Nittany Lions on Jan. 9th in front of 1,500 fans at the new Bethpage Ice Arena and beat them 5-1. This Sunday’s game, the Seawolves didn’t hold back, dominating Penn State Berks 10-0. Scoring leaders for Stony Brook were Port Jefferson native Sean Collins, who had 2 goals and an assist, Deer Park native Jamie Rafice had 2 goals and Mike Cacciotti had 2 goals and 2 assists. Forwards Kevin Wong, Tom Pacifico, Pete Kaliscik and John Jennings all had a goal. Jennings also had 2 assists. Freshman goalie Josh Brand from Odessa, Florida had the shutout with 25 saves.

Two new players on Stony Brook have brought new energy to the underfunded yet successful college hockey program. Pete Kaliscik left NCAA DIII SUNY Plattsburgh to play at Stony Brook. The Queens native has had 2 goals and 5 assist in 4 games. Dan Cassano from Deer Park who played Junior Hockey with NY Bobcats has lit up the ice with 4 goals and 6 assist in 4 games. Stony Brook returns home to play 4th ranked Liberty University Flames on Jan. 23rd at The Rinx in Hauppauge.

AMAZING IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT
by Sam Kilb

Thousands of fans lined the glass at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center on Saturday night as the Stony Brook Seawolves ice hockey team blew away Penn State Berks in the College Hockey Challenge, 5-1. Official attendance figures showed that more than 1,500 fans had packed into the new ice rink to cheer the Seawolves to victory. Town Supervisor John Venditto, who was instrumental in bringing the Seawolves to Oyster Bay, expressed his support for Stony Brook’s “great hockey program” during an interview with Seawolves Hockey Live, which broadcast the game online at stonybrookhockey.com to another 1000 fans around the country.

They didn’t have to wait long for something to celebrate as the Seawolves took a 1-0 lead just four minutes into the game when sophomore winger Make Cacciotti stuffed home a rebound to a thunderous roar from the fans. The Seawolves weren’t done in the first, adding a rare goal from Captain defenseman Colin Brumstead with 8:24 to go in the period. Assistant captain Mo Torres slid a pass into the path of the charging senior Brumstead who slammed the puck past the helpless goalie. Stony Brook added another with 3:42 to go in the first when junior forward Bryan Elfant scored off assists from Torres and Dan Cassano.

The second period was more of the same from Stony Brook. Penn State Berks was outmatched on both ends of the ice, struggling to maintain any pressure. Stony Brook goals in the second were from Wong at the 7:41 mark and Ryan at the 10:16 mark. Both goals were assisted by Cassano, while Elfant also earned a helper. The Seawolves took a 5-0 lead into the third period. Penn State finally solved Stony Brook netminder Chris Hausel with 1:46 to go in the game, as the visitors took advantage of a 5-on-3 two-man advantage.

The game featured two new additions to the Seawolves team. Forward Dan Cassano, who transferred to Stony Brook from Neumann University in Pennsylvania, showed to be a strong skater, quick with the puck on his stick and with the vision to set up goals. Cassano was named MVP of the game with his three assists. Also new to the squad was forward Peter Kaliscik. Kaliscik brings more size to the Stony Brook lineup, but also has great speed, which he showcased on the penalty kill as he skated circles around Penn State Berks and almost single-handedly killed off several penalties. A smart player with good hands, Kaliscik will make an impact down the stretch as Stony Brook pursues a national championship.

In addition to speed and talent on the ice, the Town of Oyster Bay College Hockey Challenge attracted more fans than expected. Armed with cowbells from sponsor AMICA Insurance, fans at the game expereinced an arena atmosphere. When the seats filled, many fans lined the boards giving them the best standing room seats closest to the action. The Ice Girls and Mascot were busy the entire game, bringing the best college sports event on Long Island to Bethpage. Fans were entertained with clinics from the Stony Brook players and Town youth hockey coaches before the game (photo above). Rough Riders Sled Hockey played prior to the official puck drop while a youth figure skating exhibition and a on-ice sled race entertained during intermissions.

Stony Brook next takes home ice at The Rinx in Hauppauge on January 23rd when they take on perennial powerhouse and 4th ranked Liberty University Flames at 8 p.m. The game will be “Union Night”, one of the biggest nights of the year for Long Island’s best college hockey program.

The following story has been reported in the Syosset-Jericho Tribune & the Oyster Bay Enterprise community newspapers.

College Hockey Teams To Square Off At Bethpage Rink

Penn State Berks University to Play Stony Brook University on Saturday, January 9th at 8:00 p.m.

The Town of Oyster Bay will host the Supervisor’s College Hockey Challenge, a College Hockey Showdown, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center on Stewart Avenue, Bethpage on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 8:00 p.m., according to Town Supervisor John Venditto. The contest, featuring nationally ranked Penn State Berks University and Stony Brook University, will showcase some the area’s best hockey talent. Admission is free, but those in attendance are asked to bring two cans of food to support “Hockey Fights Hunger.”

Penn State Berks University and Stony Brook University is ranked in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 1 standings. Both the Nittany Lions and the Seawolves have impressive track records of success. Prior to the game, players from Stony Brook University will conduct a hockey clinic with participants from the Town’s Ice Hockey Program. There will also be an exhibition featuring handicapped players from the Long Island Sled Hockey Association, as well as a figure skating exhibition between periods of the collegiate contest.

“Ice Hockey has always been extremely popular in the Town, evidenced by the many youngsters who enthusiastically participate in the Town’s Ice Hockey Program,” said Supervisor Venditto. “This game coming to the Town’s state-of-the-art indoor rink in Bethpage represents the widespread appeal of the sport. It should be very popular with local residents, who enjoy seeing ice hockey played at a very high level.”

Supervisor Venditto commended the staff of the Town’s Parks Department for their ongoing efforts to maintain the Town’s outstanding facilities like the Ice Skating Center at Bethpage. “It’s no secret in the local sports community that the Town’s facilities are among the finest in the nation,” Supervisor Venditto said. “The fact that Penn State Berks and Stony Brook are playing at our rink is testament to that fact. I feel it is truly a compliment when ACHA Division 1 athletic programs play at our facilities. They feature some of the finest athletes in the country.”

Supervisor Venditto said he is looking forward to the Supervisor’s Challenge Cup on January 9th. “It will be an outstanding event and I’m proud to be hosting it here in the Town of Oyster Bay,” the Supervisor said. “I hope residents will come out and support these two outstanding schools.”

TOY DRIVE A BIG SUCCESS
Thank you to all the fans who donated toys during our Toy Drive. We delivered the toys to the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Hospital in December 2009. Good job and thank you.

Stony Brook 10, LeHigh 2
by Sam Kilb

Honoring the passing of former assistant coach and Seawolves Hockey Live color commentator Bill Misa, 19th ranked Stony Brook hockey opened their weekend homestand in great style, defeating the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks by a score of 10-2. It took Stony Brook just 2:15 to get on the board, as freshman forward Sean Collins finished a pass from junior forward Chris Ryan to give the Seawolves a 1-0 lead. Just 30 seconds later, Collins struck again with assists going to Ryan and senior forward Greg Maggio, bringing the approximately 500 fans to a deafening roar.

With the student-organized pep band again making the trip from campus to The Rinx in Hauppauge, Stony Brook put on a show, getting goals from John Jennings and Mike Caccioti to take a 4-0 lead into the first intermission.Not even a minute of the second period had passed when Mo Torres struck off assists from defenseman Pete Zarella and forward Tom Pacifico. After two more goals, one each from Jennings and defenseman Jason Aro, the Lehigh coach had seen enough and changed goalies. The Seawolves made it look easy, skating past the Lehigh defense like they were standing still. Stony Brook took a 9-0 lead into the third period, with Caccioti and Pacifico each scoring before the end of the second.

The third period got physical, as Lehigh began taking cheap shots at the faster Stony Brook team. The Seawolves scored once more in the third, with Caccioti completing his hat trick.

Cacciotti's two goals lead Stony Brook in hockey
NEWSDAY, October 10, 2009
Mike Cacciotti scored two first-period goals for 14th-ranked Stony Brook in a 4-1 win over Arizona at the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Showcase in Youngstown, Ohio, Saturday. Cacciotti's first score came off a feed from Chris Ryan. His second came with 33 seconds left in the first to give the Seawolves (2-1) a 3-0 lead. Defensemen Pete Zarrella and Kyle Houser also scored and goalie Chris Hausel had 19 saves for Stony Brook, which outshot Arizona, 35-20.

Seawolves Dominate in Season Home Opener
In front of 800 screaming fans at The Rinx in Hauppauge, the 14th ranked Stony Brook University Seawolves Ice Hockey Team spanked the Villanova University Wildcats 6-2. Stony Brook opened the scoring early, when Assistant Captain Mauricio Torres scored off an assist from Mike Cacciotti just three minutes and 20 seconds into the first period. The Seawolves never looked back, adding goals from Tom Pacifico and Pete Zarella in a contentious second period to take a 3-0 lead into the third. Chris Ryan scored for the Seawolves early in the final period off assists from Zarella and Bryan Elfant, adding to the decisive lead. Minutes later the Wildcats made a feeble attempt for a comeback, scoring a pair of goals within two minutes of each other. But the dominant Seawolves would not be stopped, scoring two of their own before the final horn. Caccioti added a goal to his two assists, and Sean Collins scored on the power play to seal the victory. Zarella led the team with a goal and three assists on the game. Hard-hitting defensive play from Captain Colin Brumstead and Phill Borner kept the crowd on their feet and shut the Wildcats down, preserving the Seawolves' lead. Goalie Chris Hausel had 22 saves over the last two periods. Stony Brook returns home on October 17 when they take on the Towson University Tigers at 8 PM at the Rinx in Hauppague.

Seawolves Busy Off-Season
The players, Ice Girls, coaches and staff have been busy this off season. In addition to staying in shape and constant training, a fundraiser was thrown for us by local alumni and leaders from the local Business, Medical & Legal community as part of our BML Team. We have been making arrangements to do charity work again for the Stony Brook Hospital, a Skate for Autism, Hockey Fights Cancer and Kids Days with the schools. At the end of the season we will be working with NFL Legend, Long Islander and recreational hockey player Boomer Esiason to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis. We are also working with our active servicemen and women in the armed forces. "Being in this program is more than just sticks and skates" says Captain Colin Brumstead. "We have been reaching out all summer, finding ways to help off the ice too.

Home Opener
There's a chill in the air, and that means one important thing-it's hockey time again. The best hockey program on Long Island has been revving up preseason preparations in anticipation of the home opener on October 3rd, when Stony Brook takes on the Villanova Wildcats at The Rinx. The boys have been working hard on and off the ice, skating and getting back into game shape both physically and mentally. Be sure to be a part of the season as the Seawolves look to once again step into the spotlight in pursuit of a national championship. - Sam Kilb

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Stony Brook Loses 4-3 to
Delaware in ACHA Championship Tournament

After 10 hours on the iron lung, the Stony Brook University Seawolves Ice Hockey team lost a heartbreaking neck to neck game against the University of Delaware Blue Hens 4-3 in Cleveland, Ohio at the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Tournament. Stony Brook scored first when John Wong sunk one in on a rebound at 13:03 in the 1st period. At 4:09, Delaware’s Mike McBride answered back. At the end of the 1st the game was tied 1-1. In the 2nd, Delaware’s Kevin Miller scored unassisted at 17:17, but the Seawolves answered back when Tom Pacifico scored off a face off from Defenseman Pete Zarrella at 15:48. Stony Brook's Chris Ryan and Peter Zarrella assisted Captain Angelo Serse at 12:02 making it 3-2 Stony Brook. But Delaware tied it up at 10:34 on a goal from Andre Menard. The game was tied 3-3 after 2 periods of play. The only goal in the 3rd period was the game winner from Delaware’s Mike McBride at 17:49. McBride had 2 goals in the game. Stony Brook had six penalties to Delaware’s five. All of the Seawolves goals were power play goals. Delaware greatly outshot Stony Brook 45 to 22. Stony Brook plays a conciliation game on Sunday. Winning the conciliation game is important to the hockey program because it determines national ranking for next season. It is also important to note that Stony Brook is one of the few public colleges in the ACHA tournament that does not have a rink on campus. Our Seawolves played a great game with a lot of heart, and they represented our school, our program and Long Island well.

As seen in...

by Stephen Haynes. Sunday, March 8, 2008 Page A71

Seawolves going to ECHA Final

Different year, different coach, but Stony Brook's ice hockey team finds itself in the same position it was a year ago: in the hunt for an ECHA championship. Mauricio Torres scored two goals and Derek Stevens made 36 saves as the Seawolves beat Towson, 5-2, in the semifinals yesterday. The 14th-ranked Seawolves (25-10-1) will face the winner of the Villanova-West Chester University game in the final at 3 p.m. today. Torres scored the game's first goal on a power play at 13:01 in the first period. After Towson's Ryan Larkin tied the score with 15:02 left in the second period, Chris Ryan, off an assist from Tom Pacifico, put Stony Brook ahead for good at 6:25. Kevin Wong got the Seawolves' third score on a breakaway for a shorthanded goal with 5:03 left in the second period. "We've got a bunch of hard-working kids who are dedicated to the program," first-year Stony Brook coach Buzz DesChamps said. "We've got some new players and a whole new coaching staff, so it's definitely rewarding to do this well. We were ranked 16th last year and we moved up two spots."The Seawolves lost in the final last year to Lindenwood (the tournament's top-ranked team this season) and brought in DesChamps, 69, a former draftee of the Rangers who coached at St. John's for 10 years.Said DesChamps, "It's certainly a feather in the cap."

Stony Brook Hockey beats Towson in ECHA Playoffs
to advance to Championship Game

The Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA) is holding its end of the season playoffs at the Ice Line Arena in West Chester PA. On Saturday, March 7th at 5pm, Stony Brook played the Towson University Tigers in a semi final game. Seawolves hockey fans traveled from Long Island to provide its team with support and the game was webcasted on IYM Sports Radio.com.

BOX SCORE: In the 1st Period, Stony Brook’s Mauricio Torres scored unassisted in a Power Play goal at 13:01. Stony Brook 1, Towson 0. In the 2nd Period, Towson’s Ryan Larkin scored on a Power Play goal, assisted from defenseman Matt Doyle at 15:02. Stony Brook 1, Towson 1. At 6:25, Stony Brook’s Tom Pacifico assisted Chris Ryan with a break out 2 on 1 goal. Stony Brook 2, Towson 1. Assistant Captain Ryan Hodkinson assisted Kevin Wong who scored on a breakaway for a shorthanded goal at 5:03. Stony Brook 3, Towson 1. Towson’s Mike Emmet & Steven Alfano assisted Ryan Larkin at 4:54. Stony Brook 3, Towson 2. In the 3rd Period, Stony Brook Defenseman Peter Zarella scored from the point off a face off at 4:23. Stony Brook 4, Towson 2. At 1:20, Stony Brook’s Mauricio Torres scored his 2nd goal of the game on a empty net. Stony Brook 5, Towson 2. Stony Brook outshot Towson 49 to 38. On its power play, Stony Brook was 1/6 and Towson was 1/5

Stony Brook now advances to the ECHA Championship Game on Sunday at 2 pm. They play the winner of the Villanova University/West Chester University semi final game. Both Stony Brook (14) and West Chester (11) are ranked Nationally. Both teams head out to the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio next weekend, March 14th-18th. Please check back here for webcast dates and times.

Pacifico wins Fronzoni Scholarship Award
Last Home Game Weekend a Big One for Stony Brook Hockey
The last home game weekend for the Seawolves was a successful and emotional one. Fans said faerwell to graduating Seniors Angelo Serse & Dan Capizzuto. We also tallied the season fan attendence numbers to 4,500, and forward Tom Pacifico was awarded the Fronzoni Scholarship from the family of our brother Anthony Fronzoni. Anthony played for Stony Brook as a Assistant Captain, All-Star and All American. In 2006, we lost Anthony in a tragic car accident. "I am grateful and proud to win the scholarship", says Tom Pacifico. "I know Fronzoni was a great hockey player and this means alot to me." The Stony Brook Hockey Program would like to thank the Fronzoni family for their continious support of the best college hockey program on Long Island. To see press quotes and pictures of Serse and Capizzuto's last game, click here,

Dan Capizzuto makes ACHA All-Star Team
Congratulations to Assistant Captain Dan Capizzuto for making the American Collegiate Hockey Association All-Star Team. Only a few select players from across the country throughout Division 1 College Hockey Programs were selected. Capizzuto, who will be graduating this spring, was the only Stony Brook player to have made this national team. "I was moved from forward to defense this season, and I enjoyed the perspective it gave my game" says Capizzuto. "I am happy I made the team and I hope to represent our program and our school well." Number 97 will be skating in the All-Star game in April in Cleveland, Ohio. Good Luck Dan, we are proud of you. Go Seawolves!

Stony Brook Invited to ACHA National Tournament
For the 11th season in a row, the Stony Brook University Men's Ice Hockey Team has been invited to the National Championship Tournament in Gates Mills, Ohio on March 14th for the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

The top 16 teams in the country are invited to the tournament. Rankings are based on coaches votes, and this season had its ups and downs for Stony Brook. Off to a rough start, Stony Brook began their season 0-5. One of the main reasons was that they played some of the toughest teams in the league early. But throughout the season, as Stony Brook was ranked, 19, then 17, then 18, they beat teams that were ranked in the top 10. On the road victories vs. Delaware, Iowa State, Rhode Island, West Chester PA & Liberty University were key indicators to the ACHA that Stony Brook is still a National Contender. .

Stony Brook has the confidence to know that they can win at Nationals. Teams that the Seawolves are scheduled to play have lost to Stony Brook during the regular season. But before they take a 9 hour bus trip to Ohio, Stony Brook must travel to West Chester PA for their Division Playoffs. The Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA) playoffs take place on March 6th - March 8th.

Seawolves name Captains and play the media game for charity
Last Week the Seawolves visited Stony Brook Hospital to brighten the day of the kids. While there, the Director informed the team that the Pediatric Unit is in need of DVD's for the kids. So the team is working its hardest to get the word out and is asking all fans to bring new and unwrapped toys to the Nov. 23rd home game, and is asking for fans to pick up some new DVD's. So recently named Captain Angelo Serse (8) went onto News 12 and did a 2 minute live interview with Sports Director Mike Coleman to let everyone know to do what they can for the kids. On Thursday November 13th, Assistant Captain Dan Capizzuto (97) is going onto Party 105 Radio Live to talk about the toy drive. Defenseman Colin Brunstead (6) was also named Captain and Junior forward Ryan Hodkinson (27) was also named Assistant Captain. "We accept these letters with great pride and responsibility" says Captain Colin Brumstead. "We need to work together not only on the ice, but off, especially when it comes to helping the charities that serve our community".

Seawolves Upset 4th Ranked Liberty & Rise in National Ranks
After 8 hours on the road, the Hockey Team stepped off the bus onto the ice in Lynchburg, VA for a little payback. Down 2 goals within the first 10 minutes of the 1st Period, the Seawolves answered quickly with 3 unanswered goals. Holding the lead for 2 straight periods during fan taunts and roughing, hooking and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, the Flames scored with 1:48 remaining. Scoreless in overtime, Seawolves rookie 1st liner Chris Ryan (#17) scored the winning goal in a shootout to quiet the 3,000 fans to bring your Stony Brook University Seawolves Ice Hockey Team to #19 in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. After 19 hours in the iron lung, the best college hockey team on Long Island brought home 2 Wins as promised by Senior goal scorer Angelo Serse (#8) beating the Villanova University Wildcats at home 7-2. Wins this weekend against LeHigh University will bring the team even closer to a trip to Nationals. Senior Mauricio Torres (#23) who scored 2 goals and an assist against Villanova said, “We’re just weeks away from playing 9th ranked West Chester at home. Liberty University always has a 6th player on during their home games…their fans. We’re looking for Seawolves fans to make some noise at our home games and be the 6th player we need to continue to win.”

Giving SBU Hockey A Shot!

by Mark Hermann, May 27, 2009

2007-2008 Season __________________________________________________________

Seawolves Make 9th Consecutive Nationals

After a season filled with adversity the Seawolves qualified for their 9th consecutive ACHA National tournament and their first tournament at the ACHA DI level. Going into the last ranking the Seawolves were still uncertain if they would qualify however the last two weeks of the season the team was undefeated and the ranking members decided to vote them in. The Seawolves qualified as the 15th seed and will face off against the number 2 seed, Lindenwood. The game will be on March 1st, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Rochester, NY. When GM Chris Garofalo was asked how he felt about the team making Nationals he was excited and re-leaved the team made it. He said " This years team went through a tremendous amount of adversity and I am very proud of the boys to still keep it together and qualify for the tournament". He feels confident if the team plays the way they are capable of they have a chance to make an impact at the tournament.

Sealwolves Falls Short At ECHA Playoffs

After going 8-2 and placing second during the regular season in the ECHA, the Seawolves received a bye for the first round of playoffs. On Saturday 2/16/08 the Seawolved played Lehigh University in the Semi-Final game and was able to win the contest by a score of 6-2. On Sunday 2/17/08 the team faced off against West Chester University for the Championship game. Stony Brook knew the game would be tough going in since their only two league losses during the regular season came from West Chester. At the end of the first period Stony Brook was ahead 1-0 and dominated the majority of the play. However after the second period the Seawolves found themsleved in a 1-1 tie. In the third period West Chester scored with approximately eight minutes left in the period to go up 2-1. However ten seconds later Stony Brook managed to tied the game up 2-2 when Junior forward Angelo Serse took a snap shot that beat the West Chester goalie. The third period went back and forth and with approximately five minutes left in the game West Chester scored to go up 3-2. Although Stony Brook kept pressing with thirty seconds left Stony Brook pulled their goalie and West Chester was able to come down and score which sealed the game.

Seawolves Go 2-1 In Michigan!

On 1/11/08 the Seawolves headed out to Michigan to play two game vs # 12 and last years ACHA DI National Champions Oakland University and one game against the University of Michigan Wolverines. In the first game Junior Angelo Serse ended the game in overtime when he shot a bullet over the glove of the Oakland goaltender. The Seawolves won the game 2-1 and finally were able to defeat Oakland for the first time in their history. In the second game the Seawolves were not able to solve the great play of the Oakland goaltender and lost the contest 6-3. On Sunday, the final game of the weekend, the Seawolved faced off against University of Michigan Wolverines and although they were in a tight battle managed to pull off a 3-2 win. When asked how the weekend went, GM Chris Garofalo felt even though the team didn't go 3-0 the weekend was still a success.

Stony Brook Wins Two Against Niagara

This past weekend Stony Brook played #14th ranked Niagara twice and managed to win both games. In the first game Stony Brook out shot Niagara 31-26 and would have won the game 4-2 if it wasn't for Niagara scoring a late goal in the third period with one second left on the clock. In the second game Stony Brook once again out shot Niagara 55-25 and won the contest 3-2. This is the 4th time Stony Brook managed to defeat a team that is above them in the ACHA DI rankings. When Coach Carroll was asked how important both wins were, he said they were huge and is hopeful that it will help move the team up in the rankings. The teams next games are away in Michigan, where they will take on #11 ranked Oakland University on Friday and Saturday night and University of Michigan on Sunday afternoon.

Seawolves End First Half 14-4!

The Seawolves were able to complete the first half of the season with an impressive 14-4 record. Although they had a successful first half they still have even higher expectations for the second half. With the addition of a few new players and getting a few players back from injury Stony Brook is hoping to have an even better second half, and eventually attend the ACHA DI Nationals in Rochester, NY.

Sewolves Upset Rhode Island!

The Seawolves took on ACHA DI power house, University of Rhode Island on 11/23/07. Although the Seawolves had a short bench they were able to win the contest by a score of 3-2. From the drop of the puck Stony Brook controlled the majority of the game and out shot Rhode Island 30-16. Stony Brook's goals were scored by, sophomore forward Kris Deckenback, senior defenseman Ben Breiterman, and freshman forward John Wong. The Seawolves are currently holding the number 16 and final spot to attend this years ACHA DI Nationals.

Seawolves have success at ACHA DI showcase in Rochester, NY.

The ACHA Showcase featured some of the top ranked teams in the country and thus gave the Seawolves the opportunity to show they are a team that could compete at this level. The Seawolves first faced off against West Virginia University on Friday night at the ESL Center in Rochester, NY. From the drop of the puck the Seawolves came out strong and were able to defeat the #13 ranked team in country by a score of 3-0. On Saturday the Seawolves played the University of Arizona and did not have the same jump in their skates and were defeated by Arizona by a score of 4-2 with an empty net goal at the end of the game. On Sunday the Seawolves played the #11 ranked team in the country, Michigan-Dearborn, and was able to pull out a 6-4 win with and open net goal at the end of the game to seal their victory. The Seawolves next face off again Siena College at home on Saturday 10/20/07 at the Rinx in Hauppauge, NY.

Seawolves finish 2006-2007 season ranked 5th in country!

After participating in their 8th consecutive ACHA DII National Tournament, the Seawolves finished the year ranked 5th in the country. The Seawolves finished behind number 1 Michigan State, 2 Davenport University, 3 Eastern Washington University, and 4 Colorado State University. During the tournament the Seawolves lost to Michigane State in overtime. Who eventually went on to win the National Tournament. The Seawolves finished the season with an overall 32-3 record.

Seawolves win 4th Consecutive Super East Collegiate Hockey League Championship!

The Stony Brook Seawolves won their 4th consecutive Super East Collegiate Hockey Championship on Sunday 2/25/07 in Simsbury, CT. After having a bye in the first round the Seawolves played Central Connecticut State University in the Semi Finals and won 6-1. In the Championship game the Seawolves, once again for the 2nd year in a row, played Penn State University. Penn State University was up 1-0 going into the 3rd period however the Seawolves scores 3 unanswered goals to win the game 3-1. Although winning the Super East Championship for the 4th year in a row is a great accomplishment, the Seawolves have their sites set even higher and are hoping to win the ACHA DII Nationals.

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