The 2024–25 Stonehill Skyhawks men's ice hockey season was the 46th season of play for the program and 3rd at the Division I level. The Skyhawks represented Stonehill College in the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, played their home games at the Bridgewater Ice Arena and were coached by David Berard in his 1st season.
| 2024–25 Stonehill Skyhawks men's ice hockey season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Conference | Independent |
| Home ice | Bridgewater Ice Arena Warrior Ice Arena |
| Rankings | |
| USCHO | NR |
| USA Hockey | NR |
| Record | |
| Overall | 12–22–0 |
| Home | 7–7–0 |
| Road | 5–15–0 |
| Coaches and captains | |
| Head coach | David Berard |
| Assistant coaches | Matthew Creamer Brian Rigali |
| Captain | Frank Ireland |
| Alternate captain(s) | Cam Mannion Devlin O'Brien Evan Orr Henri Schreifels |
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Season
editAfter producing one of the worst seasons in college hockey history, there was nowhere to go but up for Stonehill. New head coach David Berard brought in a modest number of new players, however, he did address the team's biggest weakness. Connor Androlewicz and Linards Lipskis were both brought in to compete for the starting job in goal and, though the Skyhawks already had two netminders on the roster, neither Gavin FitzPatrick nor Dylan Ghaemi were likely to assume the primary role in the crease after their performances the previous season. With Frank Ireland, who had led the team in scoring in each of its first two Division I seasons, named team captain, Stonehill got off on the right foot by defeating Merrimack to earn the program's first road win against a D-I opponent.
Two weeks later, the Skyhawks got their second win of the season, equaling the total from all of 2024. Though Stonehill's offense was inconsistent for much of the season, the defense was vastly improved from what it had been the year before. Androlewicz, who had just 6 games of playing experience in four years at Maine,[1] assumed control of the Skyhawks' net and helped the team nearly halve its goals allowed. Androlewicz was aided by a much better effort by the Stonehill defense which allowed 297 fewer shots on goal. The improved blueline allowed the team to be far more competitive throughout the season and sextuple win total.
Stonehill had several program first during the season, including the first shutout against a Division I opponent when they defeated St. Lawrence 4–0 on November 1.[2] Additionally, the team also got its first win over a ranked D-I team when they dropped Massachusetts Lowell on January 18.[3]
Though the Skyhawks finished the year 10 games under .500, the team's dramatic turnaround in just one season led some to believe that Berard should receive some consideration as the national coach of the year.[4] Though unlikely, there's no denying that Stonehill had finally begun to like an actual Division I team in 2025.
Departures
edit| Player | Position | Nationality | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Allen | Forward |  United States | Graduation (retired) |
| Cam Collins | Forward | United States | Transferred to Saint Anselm |
| Nolan FitzPatrick | Forward | United States | Graduation (retired) |
| Greg Japchen | Defenseman | United States | Transferred to Robert Morris |
| Ryan King | Forward | United States | Graduation (retired) |
| Michael Martignetti | Defenseman | United States | Transferred to Saint Anselm |
| Dylan Meilun | Goaltender |  Canada | Transferred to Robert Morris |
| Max Pineo | Forward | United States | Graduate transfer to Wentworth |
| Carter Rapalje | Forward | United States | Transferred to Long Island |
| Jack Shemligian | Defenseman | United States | Left program (retired) |
| Dean Schwenninger | Forward |  Switzerland | Left mid-season (signed with EHC Visp) |
| William Tripp | Defenseman | United States | Transferred to Connecticut College |
Recruiting
edit| Player | Position | Nationality | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Aben | Forward | United States | 20 | Shavertown, PA |
| Connor Androlewicz | Goaltender | United States | 23 | St. Louis, MO; graduate transfer from Maine |
| Leo Chambers | Forward | Canada | 20 | Toronto, ON |
| Justin Gibson | Defenseman | United States | 21 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Brady Hunter | Forward | Canada | 22 | Enfield, NS; transfer from Merrimack |
| Teddy Lagerback | Forward | United States | 23 | Chanhassen, MN; transfer from Miami |
| Joel Lehtinen | Forward | United States | 20 | Dallas, TX |
| Linards Lipskis | Goaltender |  Latvia | 21 | Riga, LAT |
| Cole Melady | Forward | Canada | 21 | Seaforth, ON |
| Zach Nicolas | Forward | Canada | 20 | Winnipeg, MB |
| Devlin O'Brien | Forward | Canada | 22 | Toronto, ON; transfer from Merrimack |
| Evan Orr | Defenseman | United States | 23 | Shelby Township, MI; transfer from Michigan Tech |
Roster
editAs of September 17, 2024.[5]
| No. | Nat. | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  |
Riley Rosenthal | Freshman | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 214 lb (97 kg) | 2003-12-10 | Boca Raton, Florida | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) | — |
| 4 | |
Charles Banquier | Sophomore | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2002-10-06 | Oakville, Ontario | Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) | — |
| 5 | |
Ryan Davies | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 2001-03-27 | Arlington, Massachusetts | Valley Jr. Warriors (EHL) | — |
| 6 | |
Justin Gibson | Freshman | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2003-05-29 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 7 | |
Cam Gaudette | Senior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2000-06-01 | Braintree, Massachusetts | Northeastern (HEA) | — |
| 8 | |
Cam Mannion (A) | Senior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | 2001-10-31 | Dorchester, Massachusetts | South Shore Kings (NCDC) | — |
| 9 | |
Brady Hunter | Sophomore | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2002-07-27 | Enfield, Nova Scotia | Merrimack (HEA) | — |
| 10 | |
J. J. Grainda | Sophomore | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2002-08-01 | Carmel, Indiana | Chippewa Steel (NAHL) | — |
| 12 | |
Conor Ronayne | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 2002-07-29 | Plymouth, Michigan | Smiths Falls Bears (CCHL) | — |
| 13 | |
Leo Chambers | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2003-12-22 | Toronto, Ontario | Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) | — |
| 14 | |
Cole Melady | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2003-07-14 | Seaforth, Ontario | Coquitlam Express (BCHL) | — |
| 15 | |
Devlin O'Brien (A) | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-04-05 | Toronto, Ontario | Merrimack (HEA) | — |
| 16 |  |
Joel Lehtinen | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-11-12 | Dallas, Texas | Minot Minotauros (NAHL) | — |
| 17 | |
Hunter Hastings | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2002-02-07 | Scottsdale, Arizona | New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) | — |
| 19 | |
Frank Ireland (C) | Junior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-02-06 | South Easton, Massachusetts | Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC) | — |
| 20 | |
Henri Schreifels (A) | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2000-07-01 | Newbury Park, California | Rensselaer (ECAC) | — |
| 21 | |
Devon Carlstorm | Sophomore | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-03-05 | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) | — |
| 22 | |
Jake Cady | Senior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2001-07-04 | Raynham, Massachusetts | South Shore Kings (NCDC) | — |
| 23 | |
Justin Barker | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-11-07 | Calgary, Alberta | Calgary Canucks (AJHL) | — |
| 24 | |
Anthony Galante | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-04-18 | Morganville, New Jersey | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 25 | |
Dean Schwenninger | Junior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-03-05 | Zürich, Switzerland | Minot Minotauros (NAHL) | — |
| 26 | |
Evan Orr (A) | Junior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2001-01-09 | Shelby Township, Michigan | Michigan Tech (CCHA) | — |
| 28 | |
Zach Aben | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-12-12 | Shavertown, Pennsylvania | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 29 | |
Connor Androlewicz | Graduate | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 2000-11-28 | St. Louis, Missouri | Maine (HEA) | — |
| 30 | |
Dylan Ghaemi | Junior | G | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2001-12-30 | Fairport, New York | Järvso (Hockeytrean) | — |
| 31 | |
Linards Lipskis | Freshman | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2003-07-03 | Riga, Latvia | Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL) | — |
| 34 | |
Teddy Lagerbäck | Junior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | 2001-08-21 | Minnetonka, Minnesota | Miami (NCHC) | — |
| 35 | |
Gavin FitzPatrick | Senior | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-01-09 | Bridgewater, Massachusetts | South Shore Kings (NCDC) | — |
| 37 | |
Kyle Heath | Senior | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2002-04-28 | West Bridgewater, Massachusetts | Middlesex School (USHS–MA) | — |
| 43 | |
Jake LaRusso | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2002-03-16 | Colts Neck, New Jersey | Northeast Generals (NAHL) | — |
| 44 | |
Zach Nicolas | Freshman | F | 6' 5" (1.96 m) | 203 lb (92 kg) | 2004-02-10 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Winkler Flyers (MJHL) | — |
| 55 | |
Dominick Campione | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 154 lb (70 kg) | 2002-11-25 | Kohler, Wisconsin | Brooks Bandits (AJHL) | — |
| 59 | |
Alexander Tertyshny | Junior (RS) | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2000-01-03 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | American International (AHA) | — |
Standings
edit| Overall record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | ||
| Alaska | 32 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 73 | 87 | |
| Alaska Anchorage | 34 | 6 | 23 | 5 | 75 | 117 | |
| Lindenwood | 32 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 65 | 86 | |
| Long Island | 34 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 111 | 77 | |
| Stonehill | 34 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 76 | 106 | |
| Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll | |||||||
Schedule and results
editScoring statistics
edit| Name | Position | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Galante | F | 31 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 37 |
| Henri Schreifels | F | 33 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 25 |
| Evan Orr | D | 34 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 18 |
| Dominick Campione | D | 31 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 30 |
| Teddy Lagerbäck | LW | 19 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| Frank Ireland | F | 34 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 26 |
| J. J. Grainda | LW | 33 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 15 |
| Zachary Aben | C/LW | 30 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 |
| Brady Hunter | C | 27 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Charlie Banquier | D | 31 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 26 |
| Zach Nicolas | F | 20 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Joel Lehtinen | F | 27 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| Cole Melady | F | 29 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| Leo Chambers | C | 33 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Justin Gibson | D | 32 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Heath | F | 21 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Devlin O'Brien | LW | 33 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 37 |
| Cam Gaudette | D | 33 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 21 |
| Jake Cady | C | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Hunter Hastings | F | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Dean Schwenninger | C | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Conor Ronayne | C | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devon Carlstrom | D | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Alexander Tertyshny | D | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Cam Mannion | D | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Dylan Ghaemi | G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake LaRusso | F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Barker | F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Riley Rosenthal | D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Davies | D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Linards Lipskis | G | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Androlewicz | G | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 76 | 112 | 198 | 363 |
Goaltending statistics
editRankings
edit| Poll | Week | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 (Final) | |
| USCHO.com | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | – | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | – | NR |
| USA Hockey | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | – | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Note: USCHO did not release a poll in week 12 or 26.[8]
Note: USA Hockey did not release a poll in week 12.
References
edit- ↑ "#29 Connor Androlewicz". College Hockey Inc. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Men's Hockey Earns First NCAA Division I Shutout Over Saint Lawrence". Stonehill Skyhawks. November 2, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Men's Hockey Makes History with 3-2 Overtime Upset of No. 9 UMass Lowell". Stonehill Skyhawks. January 19, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ↑ "TMQ: Upsets, underdogs the talk of early part of 2024-25 college hockey season as parity becoming more prevalent around NCAA game". USCHO. November 5, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ↑ "2024-25 Roster". Stonehill Skyhawks. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ↑ "2024-25 Schedule". Stonehill Skyhawks. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ↑ "Stonehill College". Elite Prospects. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ↑ "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.