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.
Player Position Nationality NotesJohn Baiocco Forward New Vernon, NJ; Played for the Fargo Force (USHL) and Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)Henry Hart Forward Stillwater, MN; Played for the Phillips Exeter AcademyRyan Hitchcock Forward Manhassett, NY; Played for the U.S. National TeamAdam Larkin Defense Clarkston, MI; Played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)Nate Repensky Defense Duluth, MN; Played for the Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
2014–15 Roster
Departures from 2013–2014 team Kenny Agostino, F – Graduation – Signed a contract with the Calgary Flames, currently playing for the AHL Affiliate, Calgary Flames. Jesse Root, F – Graduation – Signed a contract with the Dallas Stars, currently playing for the AHL Affiliate, Texas Stars. Gus Young, D – Graduation – Signed a contract with the Worcester Sharks
2014–15 Bulldogs As of February 20, 2015.
Coaching staff Name Position Seasons Coaching atYale University Alma mater Keith Allain Head Coach 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)
Standings
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
On November 2, the Bulldogs beat Connecticut 2–1 to win the Liberty Hockey Invitational at the Prudential Center. On January 2, Yale's John Hayden was away, representing the United States at the 2015 World Juniors in Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The US lost to Russia in the quarterfinal. On January 10, the Bulldogs won the 2nd edition of Rivalry on Ice with a 4–1 win over Harvard in Madison Square Garden. On January 20, the Bulldogs tied for the Heroes Hat with a 2–2 tie with host Quinnipiac. On February 27, the Bulldogs secured a 1st-round bye in the ECAC playoffs, and will host a quarterfinals matchup at Ingalls Rink. On March 5, the Ivy League announced the season's Awards recipients and the All-League teams. Rob O'Gara and Alex Lyon were named to the All-Ivy first team, with John Hayden making the All-Ivy second teams. Ryan Hitchcock was unanimously selected as Ivy League Rookie of the Year. Additionally, Keith Allain was unanimously selected as the Ivy League Coach of the Year. On March 15, the Bulldogs were defeated by the Harvard Crimson in the quarterfinals of the ECAC tournament, losing the best of three series in three games. Harvard took game 1 by a score of 2–3, but Yale tied the series by winning game 2 and 3 by scores of 2–0. In the 3rd and final game of the series Harvard won 2–3 with the game-winning goal in the 2nd overtime period. On March 20, ECAC Hockey announced the season's Awards recipients and the All-Conference teams. Rob O'Gara and Alex Lyon were named to the All-League first team. Rob O'Gara was named ECAC's best Defensive Defenseman, while Alex Lyon was selected as the Ken Dryden Goaltender of the Year. Additionally, the Bulldogs were award the Sportsmanship Trophy. On March 22, the NCAA tournament Selection Committee placed Yale as the 4-seed in the Northeast Regional at Manchester, playing 1-seed Boston University in the first round. On March 27, Yale lost to 1-seed Boston University by a score of 3–2 in the first round.
Rankings
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Statistics As of March 20, 2015.
Skaters Player 17Frankie DiChiaraFSO32813214402+9694Rob O'GaraDJR326152129101+1738 24 Mike Doherty F SO 321282016112+1011512Cody LearnedFJR3199186001+146221John HaydenFSO28711188303+2809Carson CooperFJR325131822100+127228Ryan HitchcockFFR323121510101+75118Nate RepenskyDFR242111314100+42611Trent RuffoloFSR2464102102-2476Stu WilsonFJR3046108301+2907Matt KillianDSR3244827000+24314Ryan ObuchowskiDJR3235812000+157210Mitch WitekDJR323588101+73625Chris IzmirlianFSO2334712001+83727Charles OrzettiFJR2825718001+63822Tommy Fallen (C)DSR321676100+2572Adam LarkinDFR321676000+42320John BaioccoFFR214264002+32613Matthew BeattieFJR160334000+51819Anthony DayFSR61010000-21526Nicholas WebergFSR50110000-1163Dan O'KeefeDSO50116000E115Henry HartFFR50110000-385Tim BonnerFSO10000000-1230Patrick SpanoGSO30000000+1016Alex WardFSR60004000E134Alex LyonGSO310000000+261 Bench 6 Team 328214522923018118+241044
Goaltenders Player 34 Alex Lyon SO G311857:381795491.58758807.9397 30 Patrick Spano SO G3118:591000038381.001 Empty Net 167:52 0 0 Team 291984:29189549.790794845.9698
Awards and honors
Weekly awards
ECAC Goaltender of the Week Alex Lyon, G – Week of November 18, 2014 Alex Lyon, G – Week of February 2, 2015
Postseason awards
Ivy League All-Stars
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
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