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.
SchoolFormer ConferenceNew Conference Connecticut Huskies Atlantic Hockey Hockey East
Season Outlook
Pre-season polls
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 PollRankTeam1 Minnesota (36)2 North Dakota (2)3 Providence (2)4 Boston College5 Union (9)6 Colgate (1)7 St. Cloud8 Michigan9 Ferris State10 Wisconsin (1)11 Miami (OH)11 Notre Dame13 Minnesota State14 Cornell15 Quinnipiac16 Northeastern17 UMass Lowell18 Denver19 New Hampshire20 Boston University USA Today PollRankTeam1 Minnesota (32)2 North Dakota (1)3 Providence 4 Boston College5 Colgate6 St. Cloud7 Michigan8 Union (1)9 Miami (OH)10 Ferris State11 Notre Dame12 Wisconsin13 Minnesota State14 Cornell15 Denver
Regular season
Standings
2015 NCAA Tournament
Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
Player stats
Scoring leaders
GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Player Class Team GP G A Pts PIM Freshman Boston University 40 26 45 71 28 Senior Boston University 41 21 40 61 31 Junior Harvard 37 32 26 58 21 Senior RIT 40 26 28 54 28 Senior Michigan 37 22 32 54 10 Junior RIT 40 16 36 52 32 Senior Union 39 26 24 50 30 Junior Boston University 41 23 27 50 26 Sophomore Union 39 19 31 50 20 Junior Harvard 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
Player Class Team GP Min W L T GA SO SV% GAA Sophomore Yale 32 1925:05 17 10 5 52 7 .939 1.62 Junior Minnesota State 35 1999:15 25 6 3 55 5 .925 1.65 Junior Michigan Tech 41 2417:18 28 9 2 70 6 .933 1.74 Freshman Bemidji State 28 1730:06 14 11 3 52 4 .929 1.80 Freshman St. Lawrence 36 2186:05 20 13 3 71 5 .937 1.95 Senior Omaha 29 1652:40 14 8 6 54 2 .939 1.96 Senior Canisius 26 1527:11 13 8 4 50 2 .930 1.96 Junior Dartmouth 26 1575:36 13 9 4 52 3 .926 1.98 Senior Alaska 16 967:50 9 6 1 32 2 .919 1.98 Sophomore Cornell 27 1476:22 9 9 5 49 1 .927 1.99
Awards
NCAA Award RecipientHobey Baker Award Jack Eichel, Boston UniversitySpencer T. Penrose Award Mike Hastings, Minnesota StateTim Taylor Award Jack Eichel, Boston UniversityMike Richter Award Zane McIntyre, North DakotaDerek Hines Unsung Hero Award P. J. Musico, Penn StateLowe's Senior CLASS Award Spiro Goulakos, ColgateTournament Most Outstanding Player Jon Gillies, ProvidenceAHCA All-American Teams East First Team Position West First TeamAlex Lyon, Yale GJake Hildebrand, Michigan StateMatt Grzelcyk, Boston University DJoey LaLeggia, DenverRob O'Gara, Yale DMike Reilly, MinnesotaDaniel Ciampini, Union FZach Hyman, MichiganJack Eichel, Boston University FTanner Kero, Michigan TechJimmy Vesey, Harvard FMatt Leitner, Minnesota State East Second Team Position West Second TeamJon Gillies, Providence GZane McIntyre, North DakotaMike Paliotta, Vermont DZach Palmquist, Minnesota StateRobbie Russo, Notre Dame DColton Parayko, AlaskaSam Anas, Quinnipiac FAustin Czarnik, MiamiMatt Garbowsky, RIT FDylan Larkin, MichiganKevin Roy, Northeastern FMichael Mersch, Wisconsin FTrevor Moore, Denver
Atlantic Hockey Award RecipientPlayer of the Year Matt Garbowsky, RITRookie of the Year Tyler Pham, ArmyBest Defensive Forward Matt Garbowsky, RITBest Defenseman Steven Weinstein, BentleyIndividual Sportsmanship Zak Zaremba, ArmyRegular Season Scoring Trophy Matt Garbowsky, RITRegular Season Goaltending Award Keegan Asmundson, CanisiusTeam Sportsmanship Award American International CollegeCoach of the Year Derek Schooley, Robert MorrisMost Valuable Player in Tournament Matt Garbowsky, RITAll-Atlantic Hockey Teams First Team Position Second TeamMatt Ginn, Holy Cross GKeegan Asmundson, CanisiusSteven Weinstein, Bentley DBrady Norrish, RITChris Rumble, Canisius DRyan Misiak, MercyhurstMatt Garbowsky, RIT FRalph Cuddemi, CanisiusCody Wydo, Robert Morris FJosh Mitchell, RITAndrew Gladiuk, Bentley FCole Gunner, Air Force Third Team Position Rookie TeamJayson Argue, Bentley GJayson Argue, BentleyDalton Izyk, Robert Morris G –Alexander Kuqali, RIT DBrady Norrish, RITChase Golightly, Robert Morris DKeegan Harper, NiagaraDaniel Bahntge, Mercyhurst FTyler Pham, ArmyZac Lynch, Robert Morris FJack Riley, MercyhurstBrad McGowan, RIT FBrady Ferguson, Robert Morris
Big Ten Award RecipientPlayer of the Year Jake Hildebrand, Michigan StateDefensive Player of the Year Mike Reilly, MinnesotaGoaltender of the Year Jake Hildebrand, Michigan StateFreshman of the Year Dylan Larkin, MichiganScoring Champion Zach Hyman, MichiganCoach of the Year Guy Gadowsky, Penn StateTournament Most Outstanding Player Adam Wilcox, MinnesotaAll-Big Ten Teams First Team Position Second TeamJake Hildebrand, Michigan State GAdam Wilcox, MinnesotaZach Werenski, Michigan DMichael Downing, MichiganMike Reilly, Minnesota DTravis Walsh, Michigan StateZach Hyman, Michigan FAndrew Copp, MichiganDylan Larkin, Michigan FTravis Boyd, MinnesotaCasey Bailey, Penn State FKyle Rau, Minnesota Honorable Mention Position Freshman TeamP. J. Musico, Penn State G–Brady Skjei, Minnesota DZach Werenski, MichiganNate Jensen, Penn State DJosh Jacobs, Michigan StateLuke Juha, Penn State D–Patrick Koudys, Penn State D–Matt Berry, Michigan State FDylan Larkin, MichiganAnthony Greco, Ohio State FMatthew Weis, Ohio StateDavid Goodwin, Penn State FScott Conway, Penn StateTaylor Holstrom, Penn State F–
ECAC Award RecipientPlayer of the Year Jimmy Vesey, HarvardBest Defensive Forward Cole Bardreau, CornellBest Defensive Defenseman Rob O'Gara, YaleRookie of the Year Kyle Hayton, St. LawrenceKen Dryden Award Alex Lyon, YaleSportmanship Award YaleStudent-Athlete of the Year Kyle Criscuolo, HarvardTim Taylor Award Greg Carvel, St. LawrenceMost Outstanding Player in Tournament Jimmy Vesey, HarvardAll-ECAC Hockey Teams First Team Position Second Team Alex Lyon, Yale G Kyle Hayton, St. Lawrence Rob O'Gara, Yale D Eric Sweetman, St. Lawrence Joakim Ryan, Cornell D Patrick McNally, Harvard Daniel Ciampini, Union F Sam Anas, Quinnipiac Matthew Peca, Quinnipiac F Kyle Criscuolo, Harvard Jimmy Vesey, Harvard F Eric Neiley, Dartmouth Third Team Position Rookie Team Michael Garteig, Quinnipiac G Kyle Hayton, St. Lawrence Danny Federico, Quinnipiac D Nolan Gluchowski, St. Lawrence Jeff Taylor, Union D Kelly Summers, Clarkson Cole Bardreau, Cornell F Spencer Foo, Union Kyle Baun, Colgate F Drew Melanson, Rensselaer Tyson Spink, Colgate F Landon Smith, Quinnipiac
Hockey East Award RecipientPlayer of the Year Jack Eichel, Boston UniversityBest Defensive Forward Noel Acciari, ProvidenceBest Defensive Defenseman Mike Paliotta, VermontRookie of the Year Jack Eichel, Boston UniversityGoaltending Champion Jon Gillies, ProvidenceLen Ceglarski Award Michael Sit, Boston CollegeThree-Stars Award Jack Eichel, Boston UniversityScoring Champion Jack Eichel, Boston UniversityCharlie Holt Team Sportsmanship Award VermontBob Kullen Coach of the Year Award David Quinn, Boston UniversityWilliam Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player Jack Eichel, Boston UniversityAll-Hockey East Teams First Team Position Second Team Jon Gillies, Providence G Matt O'Connor, Boston University Matt Grzelcyk, Boston University D Noah Hanifin, Boston College Robbie Russo, Notre Dame D Mike Paliotta, Vermont Jack Eichel, Boston University F Danny O'Regan, Boston University Kevin Roy, Northeastern F Evan Rodrigues, Boston University Vince Hinostroza, Notre Dame F Devin Shore, Maine Honorable Mention Position Rookie TeamThatcher Demko, Boston College GCal Petersen, Notre DameRasmus Tirronen, Merrimack G—Ian McCoshen, Boston College DNoah Hanifin, Boston CollegeBen Hutton, Maine DBrandon Montour, MassachusettsMatt Benning, Northeastern D—Alex Tuch, Boston College FAlex Tuch, Boston CollegeMatt Willows, New Hampshire FJack Eichel, Boston UniversityTyler Kelleher, New Hampshire FC. J. Smith, Massachusetts–LowellRoss Mauermann, Providence F—
NCHC Award RecipientPlayer of the Year Joey LaLeggia, DenverRookie of the Year Danton Heinen, DenverGoaltender of the Year Zane McIntyre, North DakotaForward of the Year Trevor Moore, DenverDefenseman of the Year Joey LaLeggia, DenverOffensive Defenseman of the Year Joey LaLeggia, DenverDefensive Forward of the Year Mark MacMillan, North DakotaScholar-Athlete of the Year Nick Mattson, North DakotaSportsmanship Award Nick Oliver, St. Cloud StateHerb Brooks Coach of the Year Dave Hakstol, North DakotaTournament MVP Blake Coleman, MiamiAll-NCHC Teams First Team Position Second TeamZane McIntyre, North Dakota GRyan Massa, OmahaJoey LaLeggia, Denver DJordan Schmaltz, North DakotaJaccob Slavin, Colorado College DAndy Welinski, Minnesota–DuluthJonny Brodzinski, St. Cloud State FDrake Caggiula, North DakotaMark MacMillan, North Dakota FAustin Czarnik, MiamiTrevor Moore, Denver FDanton Heinen, Denver Honorable Mention Position Rookie TeamCharlie Lindgren, St. Cloud State GKasimir Kaskisuo, Minnesota–DuluthMatthew Caito, Miami DLouie Belpedio, MiamiAndrew Prochno, St. Cloud State DLuc Snuggerud, OmahaJake Guentzel, Omaha FDanton Heinen, DenverAustin Ortega, Omaha FPatrick Russell, St. Cloud StateDominic Toninato, Minnesota–Duluth FNick Schmaltz, North Dakota
WCHA Award RecipientPlayer of the Year Tanner Kero, Michigan TechStudent-Athlete of the Year Tanner Kero, Michigan TechDefensive Player of the Year Colton Parayko, AlaskaRookie of the Year Michael Bitzer, Bemidji StateScoring Champion Tanner Kero, Michigan TechGoaltending Champion Stephon Williams, Minnesota StateCoach of the Year Mike Hastings, Minnesota StateMost Valuable Player in Tournament Brad McClure, Minnesota StateAll-WCHA Teams First Team Position Second TeamJamie Phillips, Michigan Tech GStephon Williams, Minnesota StateZach Palmquist, Minnesota State DCasey Nelson, Minnesota StateColton Parayko, Alaska DMatt Prapavessis, Bemidji StateTanner Kero, Michigan Tech FBryce Gervais, Minnesota StateMatt Leitner, Minnesota State FMalcolm Gould, Michigan TechTyler Morley, Alaska FAlex Petan, Michigan Tech Third Team Position Rookie TeamC. J. Motte, Ferris State GMichael Bitzer, Bemidji StateShane Hanna, Michigan Tech DMark Friedman, Bowling GreenBrock Maschmeyer, Northern Michigan DNolan Valleau, Bowling GreenMarcus Basara, Alaska FC.J. Franklin, Minnesota StateBrendan Harms, Bemidji State FBrandon Hawkins, Bowling GreenBlake Pietila, Michigan Tech FMax McHugh, Alabama–HuntsvilleBlake Tatchell, Alaska Anchorage F–
Hobey Baker Award +Hobey Baker Award FinalistsPlayerPositionSchool Forward Union Forward Boston University Forward RIT Forward Michigan Forward Michigan Tech Defenceman Denver Goaltender North Dakota Defenceman Minnesota Forward Harvard Forward Robert Morris
Mike Richter Award +Mike Richter Award FinalistsPlayerSchool St. Lawrence Michigan State Yale North Dakota Michigan Tech
Spencer Penrose Award +Spencer Penrose Award FinalistsCoachSchool Omaha St. Lawrence Penn State North Dakota Minnesota State Providence Boston University Robert Morris
2015 NHL entry draft