Yale Mens Ice Hockey Roster
Yale Mens Ice Hockey Roster
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team is a college ice hockey program that represents Yale University in the NCAA Division I. The Bulldogs compete in the ECAC Hockey conference and play their home games at Ingalls Rink. The team has won three NCAA National Championships.
History
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team was founded in 1896. The team played its first game on January 16, 1897, against the New York Athletic Club. The Bulldogs lost the game 6-0.
In 1901, the Bulldogs won their first intercollegiate championship. The team defeated Harvard 6-2 in the final game of the season. The Bulldogs won their second intercollegiate championship in 1904. The team defeated Princeton 8-1 in the final game of the season.
The Bulldogs won their first NCAA National Championship in 1952. The team defeated Michigan 4-3 in the final game of the tournament. The Bulldogs won their second NCAA National Championship in 1955. The team defeated Michigan 5-3 in the final game of the tournament. The Bulldogs won their third NCAA National Championship in 1963. The team defeated North Dakota 5-2 in the final game of the tournament.
Home Rink
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team plays its home games at Ingalls Rink. The rink was built in 1958 and has a capacity of 3,486. Ingalls Rink is located on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
Roster
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey roster for the 2022-23 season is as follows:
* **Forwards:**
* **Cole Ully**
* **William Dale**
* **Owen Latimore**
* **Isaiah Fox**
* **Justin Pearson**
* **Alex Kromm**
* **Teddy Wooding**
* **Luke Stevens**
* **Geoff Fortman**
* **Ryan Carmichael**
* **Joni Tuulola**
* **Defensemen:**
* **Jack St. Ivany**
* **Brendan Rooney**
* **Michael Young**
* **Justin Robbins**
* **Connor Sullivan**
* **Cole Donohoe**
* **Matt Florian**
* **Goalies:**
* **Nathan Reid**
* **Matt Lyles**
Season Outlook
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team is looking to build on a successful 2021-22 season. The Bulldogs finished with a record of 19-12-3 and reached the NCAA Tournament.
The Bulldogs return a number of key players from last seasons team, including leading scorer Cole Ully. Ully is a two-time All-ECAC Hockey selection and was named the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year in 2022.
The Bulldogs also return a strong defensive core led by Jack St. Ivany. St. Ivany is a two-time All-ECAC Hockey selection and was named the ECAC Hockey Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
The Bulldogs are looking to make a run at the NCAA Championship this season. The team has the talent and experience to compete with the best teams in the country.
Transactions
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team has made a number of transactions in recent months. The team has added several new players, including:
* **Cole Donohoe**
* Donohoe is a defenseman who transferred from the University of North Dakota. He was a two-time All-NCHC selection at North Dakota.
* **Matt Florian**
* Florian is a defenseman who transferred from the University of Massachusetts. He was a two-time All-Hockey East selection at Massachusetts.
* **Joni Tuulola**
* Tuulola is a forward who transferred from the University of Maine. He was a two-time All-Hockey East selection at Maine.
The Bulldogs have also lost a number of players to graduation, including:
* **Nikita Pryakhin**
* Pryakhin was a forward who was the Bulldogs leading scorer in 2021-22. He signed a contract with the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL.
* **Guillaume Clement**
* Clement was a defenseman who was a two-time All-ECAC Hockey selection. He signed a contract with the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL.
* **Jake Percival**
* Percival was a goalie who was a two-time All-ECAC Hockey selection. He signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL.
NHL Draft Picks
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team has had a number of players selected in the NHL Entry Draft in recent years. The following Bulldogs have been selected in the NHL Entry Draft since 2010:
* **2022:**
* **William Dale** (3rd round, 73rd overall)
* **2021:**
* **Cole Ully** (3rd round, 72nd overall)
* **2020:**
* **Justin Robbins** (5th round, 152nd overall)
* **2019:**
* **Nikita Pryakhin** (2nd round, 52nd overall)
* **2018:**
* **Jack St. Ivany** (2nd round, 51st overall)
* **2017:**
* **Guillaume Clement** (3rd round, 82nd overall)
Awards and Honors
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team has won a number of awards and honors in recent years. The following Bulldogs have been named All-Americans in recent years:
* **2022:**
* **Cole Ully** (Second Team)
* **2021:**
* **Cole Ully** (First Team)
* **Nikita Pryakhin** (Second Team)
* **2020:**
* **Jack St. Ivany** (Second Team)
* **2019:**
* **Guillaume Clement** (Second Team)
The Bulldogs have also had several players named to the ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team in recent years. The following Bulldogs have been named to the ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team since 2010:
* **2022:**
* **Cole Ully**
* **Jack St. Ivany**
* **2021:**
* **Cole Ully**
* **Nikita Pryakhin**
* **2020:**
* **Jack St. Ivany**
* **2019:**
* **Guillaume Clement**
Interesting Story Cases
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team has been involved in a number of interesting story cases in recent years.
In 2020, the Bulldogs were scheduled to play a game against the Harvard Crimson. However, the game was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The game was rescheduled for later in the season, but it was ultimately canceled again.
In 2021, the Bulldogs were scheduled to play a game against the Quinnipiac Bobcats. However, the game was canceled due to a snowstorm. The game was rescheduled for later in the season, but it was ultimately canceled again.
In 2022, the Bulldogs were scheduled to play a game against the Brown Bears. However, the game was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Brown team. The game was rescheduled for later in the season, but it was ultimately canceled again.
Humorous Language
The Yale Bulldogs mens ice hockey team has a reputation for being a humorous team. The team often uses social media to share funny stories and videos.
In 2021, the Bulldogs posted a video on social media of the teams goalie, Nathan Reid, making a save with his head. The video quickly went viral and was featured on several sports websites.
In 2022, the Bulldogs posted a video on social media of the teams coach, Keith Allain, dancing in the locker room after the teams win over the Harvard Crimson. The video
