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2021–22 Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey season

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2021–22 Canisius Golden Griffins
men's ice hockey season
Conference2nd Atlantic Hockey
Home iceLECOM Harborcenter
Rankings
USCHONR
USA TodayNR
Record
Overall16–16–3
Conference13–11–2
Home9–9–0
Road7–7–3
Coaches and captains
Head coachTrevor Large
Assistant coachesDaniel Paille
Max Mobley
Captain(s)J. D. Pogue
Alternate captain(s)Austin Alger
Keaton Mastrodonato
David Melaragni
Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey seasons
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The 2021–22 Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey season was the 42nd season of play for the program, the 24th at the Division I level, and the 19th season in the Atlantic Hockey conference. The Golden Griffins represented Canisius College and were coached by Trevor Large, in his 5th season.

Season

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Canisius got off to a good start, winning games against three non-conference opponents and tying Clarkson, who finished the season in the top-20. Despite showing promise early, the Golden Griffins played inconsistently once their conference schedule began. While they led the Atlantic Hockey standings early, the team could only complete two weekend sweeps all season.

Canisius received very capable goaltending from Jacob Barczewski but their offense was hit-or-miss. The Golden Griffins were limited to less than 3 goals in 18 games during the season with their leading goal-scorer, Max Kouznetsov, hitting just 12 for the year. In spite of their occasional offensive struggles, Canisius benefitted from Atlantic Hockey being a mediocre conference and finished in second place.

The Golden Griffins opened their postseason run with a home date against Mercyhurst but their offense failed them at the worst time. Canisius fired 63 shots on goal in two games but could only get a single marker in each contest. They lost the series, including a double overtime match in game 1, and would have to wait for another year.

Departures

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Player Position Nationality Cause
David Baskerville Forward  United States Graduation (retired)
Logan Gestro Defenseman  United States Graduation (retired)
Matt Long Forward  United States Graduation (retired)
Grant Meyer Forward  United States Graduation (retired)
Kevin Obssuth Forward  United States Transferred to Wentworth
MacGregor Sinclair Forward  Canada Transferred to Wisconsin–Superior
John Stampohar Defenseman  United States Transferred to Wisconsin–Superior
Jami Virtanen Forward  Finland Signed professional contract (Ässät)
Blake Wareham Defenseman  United States Graduation (signed with Danbury Hat Tricks)
Tucker Weppner Goaltender  United States Graduation (retired)

Recruiting

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Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Alex Ambrosio Forward  Canada 24 Burnaby, BC; graduate transfer from Lake Superior State
Danny DiGrande Forward  United States 24 Macomb, MI; transfer from Rensselaer
John Hawthorne Goaltender  Canada 19 Chemainus, BC; transfer from Northern Michigan
Randy Hernández Forward  United States 22 Miami, FL; transfer from Robert Morris
Alexander Houston Goaltender  United States 19 Canton, OH; joined mid-season
Keegan Langefels Defenseman  United States 21 Eden Prairie, MN
Joey Matthews Defenseman  United States 24 Columbia, IL; graduate transfer from Dartmouth
Alton McDermott Forward  Canada 20 Oakville, ON
Cory Thomas Defenseman  United States 23 St. Brieux, SK; graduate transfer from Vermont
Matthew Vermaeten Forward  United States 20 Ottawa, ON
Jake Witkowski Forward  United States 24 Melrose, MA; graduate transfer from Boston University

Roster

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As of August 23, 2021.[1]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
4 Minnesota Keegan Langefels Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-02-02 Eden Prairie, Minnesota New Mexico (NAHL)
5 Pennsylvania David Melaragni (A) Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1998-03-30 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cowichan Valley (BCHL)
8 British Columbia Keaton Mastrodonato (A) Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2000-09-24 Powell River, British Columbia Alberni Valley (BCHL)
9 Quebec J. D. Pogue (C) Senior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1997-06-23 Montreal, Quebec Cornwall (CCHL)
10 Pennsylvania Nick Parody Junior D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1998-01-02 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Islanders (NCDC)
12 Massachusetts Jake Witkowski Graduate F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1996-08-26 Melrose, Massachusetts Boston University (HEA)
14 Michigan Daniel DiGrande Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1997-08-05 Macomb, Michigan RPI (ECAC)
15 Illinois Joey Matthews Graduate D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1997-06-24 Columbia, Illinois Dartmouth (ECAC)
20 Florida Randy Hernandez Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-01-12 Miami, Florida Robert Morris (AHA)
23 California Cooper Haar Sophomore F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999-04-26 Huntington Beach, California Aberdeen (NAHL)
24 Illinois Jackson Decker Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1999-03-19 Algonquin, Illinois Chippewa (NAHL)
25 Ontario Matthew Vermaeten Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2001-01-04 Ottawa, Ontario Shreveport (NAHL)
27 Ontario Ryan Miotto Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-07-11 Thorold, Ontario Alberni Valley (BCHL)
28 Ontario Lee Lapid Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-01-11 Thornhill, Ontario Toronto Patriots (OJHL)
29 British Columbia John Hawthorne Junior G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-09-02 Chemainus, British Columbia Northern Michigan (WCHA)
30 Missouri Jacob Barczewski Junior G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1999-01-07 O'Fallon, Missouri Tri-City (USHL)
33 New York (state) Matt Ladd Senior G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1998-07-11 Getzville, New York New Jersey (NAHL)
37 Saskatchewan Cory Thomas Graduate D 6' 5" (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1998-03-19 St. Brieux, Saskatchewan Vermont (HEA)
40 Sweden Niclas Puikkonen Sophomore F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 1999-01-23 Stockholm, Sweden Amarillo (NAHL)
44 Wisconsin Connor Zilisch Sophomore F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 1999-08-07 Appleton, Wisconsin Topeka (NAHL)
53 Minnesota Lincoln Erne Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1998-09-26 Blaine, Minnesota Minot (NAHL)
58 Quebec Derek Hamelin Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1997-01-21 Mercier, Quebec Langley (BCHL)
71 British Columbia Alex Ambrosio Graduate F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1997-03-12 Burnaby, British Columbia Lake Superior State (WCHA)
72 New Jersey Max Kouznetsov Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-12-06 Voorhees, New Jersey Johnstown (NAHL)
77 Ontario Jack Lyons Sophomore D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999-07-04 Mississauga, Ontario Oakville (OJHL)
81 Ontario Mitchell Martan Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1998-06-30 Whitby, Ontario Wellington (OJHL)
83 Michigan Austin Alger (A) Graduate F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1997-09-23 Livonia, Michigan Miami (NCHC)
85 Ohio Alex Houston Freshman G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2002-03-21 Canton, Ohio Cornwall (CCHL)
89 Quebec Simon Gravel Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-04-10 Boucherville, Quebec Brooks (AJHL)
91 Ontario Alton McDermott Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2001-06-04 Oakville, Ontario Oakville (OJHL)
94 Ontario Hudson Lambert Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-08-17 Richmond Hill, Ontario Brampton (OJHL)

Standings

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Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OW OL SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#18 American International †* 26 17 7 2 1 2 0 54 97 61 38 22 13 3 134 95
Canisius 26 13 11 2 2 1 1 43 76 67 35 16 16 3 99 97
Army 26 12 11 3 0 1 2 42 75 68 35 14 17 4 98 100
RIT 26 12 10 4 1 3 3 41 69 82 38 18 16 4 92 115
Sacred Heart 26 11 12 3 0 1 3 40 72 70 37 15 18 4 95 100
Air Force 26 11 12 3 3 2 2 37 76 80 36 16 17 3 99 127
Mercyhurst 26 10 12 4 0 1 1 36 75 79 39 16 19 4 114 129
Niagara 26 10 13 3 2 2 1 34 70 79 36 11 22 3 82 122
Bentley 26 10 14 2 1 2 1 34 70 78 36 14 20 2 94 117
Holy Cross 26 10 14 2 3 0 0 29 56 72 37 12 23 2 77 108
Championship: March 19, 2022
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion (Riley Trophy)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll

Schedule and results

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Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Decision Result Attendance Record
Regular Season
October 8 7:00 PM at Penn State* Pegula Ice ArenaUniversity Park, Pennsylvania   Barczewski W 4–1  5,996 1–0–0
October 9 1:00 PM at Penn State* Pegula Ice ArenaUniversity Park, Pennsylvania   Ladd L 2–5  6,020 1–1–0
October 15 7:00 PM at Rensselaer* Houston Field HouseTroy, New York   Barczewski L 3–7  370 1–2–0
October 16 7:00 PM at Rensselaer* Houston Field HouseTroy, New York   Barczewski W 3–2 OT 304 2–2–0
October 19 7:00 PM at Clarkson* Cheel ArenaPotsdam, New York   Hawthorne T 4–4 OT 2,030 2–2–1
October 29 7:00 PM Ferris State* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski W 6–4  569 3–2–1
October 30 7:00 PM Ferris State* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski L 2–4  523 3–3–1
November 5 7:05 PM at Bentley Bentley ArenaWaltham, Massachusetts   Barczewski L 1–2  1,262 3–4–1 (0–1–0)
November 6 4:05 PM at Bentley Bentley ArenaWaltham, Massachusetts   Barczewski W 6–3  1,253 4–4–1 (1–1–0)
November 12 7:05 PM RIT LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski W 5–2  537 5–4–1 (2–1–0)
November 13 7:05 PM RIT LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski W 4–1  582 6–4–1 (3–1–0)
November 19 7:05 PM at Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Ice CenterErie, Pennsylvania   Barczewski W 6–1  747 7–4–1 (4–1–0)
November 20 7:00 PM Mercyhurst LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski L 2–5  502 7–5–1 (4–2–0)
November 26 1:00 PM American International LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski W 6–5  552 8–5–1 (5–2–0)
November 27 1:00 PM American International LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski L 2–3  609 8–6–1 (5–3–0)
December 3 9:05 PM at Air Force Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado   Barczewski L 2–5  1,652 8–7–1 (5–4–0)
December 4 7:05 PM at Air Force Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado   Hawthorne T 3–3  1,565 8–7–2 (5–4–1)
December 10 7:00 PM at Niagara Dwyer ArenaLewiston, New York   Barczewski W 4–0  1,072 9–7–2 (6–4–1)
December 11 7:00 PM Niagara LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Hawthorne L 2–3 OT 852 9–8–2 (6–5–1)
January 7 7:05 PM at Army Tate RinkWest Point, New York   Barczewski W 5–3  1,283 10–8–2 (7–5–1)
January 8 4:05 PM at Army Tate RinkWest Point, New York   Barczewski L 0–3  1,484 10–9–2 (7–6–1)
January 14 7:05 PM at Holy Cross Hart CenterWorcester, Massachusetts   Barczewski T 1–1 SOW 77 10–9–3 (7–6–2)
January 15 7:05 PM at Holy Cross Hart CenterWorcester, Massachusetts   Barczewski W 2–1  89 11–9–3 (8–6–2)
January 21 7:00 PM Bentley LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski L 4–7  582 11–10–3 (8–7–2)
January 22 7:00 PM Bentley LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski W 2–1 OT 614 12–10–3 (9–7–2)
February 4 7:00 PM Air Force LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski W 4–2  523 13–10–3 (10–7–2)
February 5 7:00 PM Air Force LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski L 2–3 OT 424 13–11–3 (10–8–2)
February 11 7:00 PM Niagara LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski L 1–4  895 13–12–3 (10–9–2)
February 12 7:00 PM at Niagara Dwyer ArenaLewiston, New York   Hawthorne W 5–1  854 14–12–3 (11–9–2)
February 18 7:00 PM Sacred Heart LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Hawthorne W 3–1  585 15–12–3 (12–9–2)
February 19 7:00 PM Sacred Heart LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski W 3–1  803 16–12–3 (13–9–2)
February 25 7:00 PM Mercyhurst LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York   Barczewski L 0–3  732 16–13–3 (13–10–2)
February 26 7:05 PM at Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Ice CenterErie, Pennsylvania   Barczewski L 1–3  858 16–14–3 (13–11–2)
Atlantic Hockey Tournament
March 11 7:00 PM Mercyhurst* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York (Quarterfinal game 1)   Barczewski L 1–2 2OT 513 16–15–3
March 12 7:00 PM Mercyhurst* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York (Quarterfinal game 2)   Barczewski L 1–3  443 16–16–3
Canisius Lost Series 0–2
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
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Scoring statistics

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Name Position Games Goals Assists Points PIM
Keaton Mastrodonato C 30 11 15 26 20
Max Kouznetsov C/LW 32 12 11 23 20
Lee Lapid C 33 11 12 23 29
Mitchell Martan LW 31 5 17 22 31
Austin Alger F 33 11 10 21 18
Alex Ambrosio F 35 7 11 18 24
Jackson Decker D 35 3 13 16 28
David Melaragni D 35 2 14 16 41
Ryan Miotto F 32 7 7 14 12
Jake Witkowski F 32 5 6 11 14
Danny DiGrande C 30 6 4 10 42
Joey Matthews D 28 2 7 9 6
J. D. Pogue LW 17 4 4 8 12
Simon Gravel C/RW 31 3 5 8 4
Cooper Haar LW 21 2 6 8 6
Lincoln Erne D 32 0 5 5 48
Randy Hernández RW 10 2 2 4 2
Hudson Lambert D 24 1 3 4 12
Derek Hamelin D 24 0 4 4 8
Cory Thomas D 34 2 1 3 39
Alton McDermott RW 25 1 2 3 4
Keegan Langefels D 13 0 3 3 0
Niclas Puikkonen C/W 15 1 1 2 6
Connor Zilisch F 8 1 0 1 2
Jacob Barczewski G 29 0 1 1 2
Matt Ladd G 1 0 0 0 0
Jake Zurat G 1 0 0 0 0
Nick Parody D 4 0 0 0 0
Jack Lyons D 8 0 0 0 17
John Hawthorne G 10 0 0 0 0
Matthew Vermaeten F 10 0 0 0 15
Total 99 164 263 464

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Goaltending statistics

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Name Games Minutes Wins Losses Ties Goals Against Saves Shut Outs SV % GAA
John Hawthorne 11 388 3 1 2 15 217 0 .935 2.32
Jacob Barczewski 29 1688 13 14 1 68 814 1 .923 2.42
Matt Ladd 1 59 0 1 0 4 39 0 .907 4.05
Empty Net - 16 - - - 10 - - - -
Total 35 2136 16 16 3 97 1070 1 .917 2.70

Rankings

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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 (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
USA Today 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 24.[4]

Awards and honors

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Player Award Ref
Jacob Barczewski Atlantic Hockey First Team [5]
Keaton Mastrodonato Atlantic Hockey Second Team [5]
David Melaragni Atlantic Hockey Third Team [5]

References

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  1. ^ "2020–21 Ice Hockey Roster". Canisius College. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  2. ^ "Canisius 2021-22 Team Schedule". College Hockey Inc. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "Canisius College 2021-2022 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c "Atlantic Hockey Announces 2021-22 All-Conference Teams". Atlantic Hockey. March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.