2019–20 Union Dutchmen
ice hockey season
Conference10th ECAC Hockey
Home iceAchilles Center
Rankings
USCHONR
USA TodayNR
Record
Overall8–25–4
Conference5–15–2
Home3–10–2
Road5–15–0
Neutral0–0–2
Coaches and captains
Head coachRick Bennett
Assistant coachesJason Tapp
John Ronan
Will Messa
Captain(s)Vas Kolias
Darion Hanson
Union Dutchmen ice hockey seasons
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The 2019–20 Union Dutchmen ice hockey season was the 80th season of play for the program and the 29th season in the ECAC Hockey conference. The Dutchmen represented Union College and played their home games at Achilles Center, and were coached by Rick Bennett, in his 9th season.

Departures

Player Position Nationality Cause
Luc BrownForward CanadaTransfer (Alaska Anchorage)
Greg CampbellDefenseman CanadaGraduation (signed with Florida Everblades)
Mark DufourForward CanadaGraduation (Retired)
Blake HaywardForward CanadaTransfer (McGill)
Jake KupskyGoaltender United StatesGraduation (signed with Pensacola Ice Flyers)
Cole MaierForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Manitoba Moose)
Liam MorganForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Belfast Giants)
Brett SupinskiForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Ontario Reign)
Brendan TaylorForward CanadaGraduation (Retired)
Sebastian VidmarForward SwedenGraduation (signed with Stockton Heat)
Ryan WalkerForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Binghamton Devils)
Joe YoungGoaltender United StatesGraduation (signed with Elmira Enforcers)

Recruiting

Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Matt AllenForward United States20Smithfield, RI
Dylan AnhornDefenseman Canada20Calgary, AB
Alex CohenForward United States21Newton, MA
Owen FarrisForward Canada19Vancouver, BC
Garrett NietoGoaltender United States21Yorba Linda, CA
Merek PipesGoaltender Canada20Victoria, BC
Ben PirkoForward United States20Arlington, VA
Liam RobertsonForward Canada19Clarington, ON
Christian SandaForward United States21Saint Paul, MN
Colin SchmidtForward United States19Maple Grove, MN
Gabriel SegerForward Sweden19Uppsala, SWE
Chaz SmedsrudForward United States21Luverne, MN

Roster

As of September 12, 2019.[1]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 California Garrett Nieto Freshman G 6' 4" (1.93 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1998-05-15 Yorba Linda, California Janesville Jets (NAHL)
2 Minnesota Taylor Brierley Junior D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1996-07-31 East Grand Forks, Minnesota Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
3 Minnesota Colin Schmidt Freshman F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2000-01-06 Wayzata, Minnesota Jamestown Rebels (NAHL)
4 Pennsylvania Joseph Campolieto Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1998-04-29 Eynon, Pennsylvania Tri-City Storm (USHL)
5 Illinois Vas Kolias (C) Senior D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1997-01-08 Schaumburg, Illinois Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
7 Texas Brandon Estes Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1998-02-13 Richardson, Texas Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
8 Quebec Anthony Rinaldi Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 1995-08-17 Pierrefonds, Quebec Kingston Voyageurs (OJHL)
9 California Sam Morton Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1999-07-28 Benicia, California Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)
10 New York (state) Ryan Sidorski Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1999-10-02 Williamsville, New York Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL)
11 Ontario Lucas Breault Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1999-05-20 Toronto, Ontario Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL)
12 Florida Fletcher Fineman Sophomore D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1999-02-17 Lake Worth, Florida Springfield Junior Blues (NAHL)
13 Ontario Zachary Emelifeonwu Senior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-09-05 Kingston, Ontario Kingston Voyageurs (OJHL)
14 Minnesota Drew Blackmun Junior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1996-01-18 Minneapolis, Minnesota Northeastern Huskies (HEA)
15 Massachusetts Jack Adams Junior F 6' 6" (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1997-02-05 Boxford, Massachusetts Fargo Force (USHL) DET, 162nd overall 2017
16 Minnesota Christian Sanda Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1998-03-13 Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Coquitlam Express (BCHL)
17 Rhode Island Matt Allen Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 1999-03-14 Smithfield, Rhode Island Boston Junior Bruins (NCDC)
18 Sweden Gabriel Seger Freshman F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 216 lb (98 kg) 1999-11-15 Uppsala, Sweden Amarillo Bulls (NAHL)
19 Ontario Liam Robertson Freshman F 6' 5" (1.96 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-05-14 Courtice, Ontario Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
20 Maryland Ben Pirko Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1999-02-02 Bethesda, Maryland New Jersey Titans (NAHL)
21 Massachusetts Michael Ryan Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1997-01-19 Marion, Massachusetts West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
22 Alberta Parker Foo Junior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1998-09-12 Edmonton, Alberta Brooks Bandits (AJHL) CHI, 144th overall 2017
23 Minnesota Chaz Smedsrud Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1998-06-04 Luverne, Minnesota Madison Capitols (USHL)
24 Florida Alex Cohen Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1998-06-15 Boca Raton, Florida Northeast Generals (NAHL)
25 Texas Owen Farris Freshman F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 2000-06-08 Dallas, Texas Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
27 Ontario Josh Kosack Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1997-06-25 Oakville, Ontario Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
28 Alberta Dylan Anhorn Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1999-01-21 Calgary, Alberta Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL)
29 Alaska Sean Harrison Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1996-03-29 Anchorage, Alaska Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL)
33 British Columbia Merek Pipes Freshman G 5' 11" (1.8 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1998-11-12 Cobble Hill, British Columbia Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL)
34 Minnesota Darion Hanson (C) Junior G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1997-05-19 East Bethel, Minnesota Vernon Vipers (BCHL)

Standings

Conference record Overall record
GP W L T PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#1 Cornell22182238813429232410445
#7 Clarkson2216513363383423839663
#14 Quinnipiac22146230644534211129478
Rensselaer22138127634134171529587
Harvard221165278259311510611687
Dartmouth2210102226073311314493106
Yale221010222576432151527797
Colgate2289521505436121687687
Brown2281221841543182125284
Union22515212467137825467112
Princeton2221648467131620566100
St. Lawrence2221826378136427564130
Championship: March 21, 2020
† indicates conference regular season champion (Cleary Cup)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Whitelaw Cup)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll; updated March 23, 2020

Schedule and Results

DateTimeOpponent#Rank#SiteTVDecisionResultAttendanceRecord
Regular Season
October 5 4:00 PM vs. Boston University* Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 3–7  2,088 0–1–0
October 6 4:05 PM at Army* Tate RinkWest Point, New York  Hanson L 2–3  1,541 0–2–0
October 11 7:00 PM vs. #15 Northeastern* Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 1–2  1,740 0–3–0
October 12 7:31 PM vs. #15 Northeastern* Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 1–2  1,852 0–4–0
October 18 7:00 PM at #4 Massachusetts* Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsNESN Hanson L 1–6  4,447 0–5–0
October 19 7:00 PM at #4 Massachusetts* Mullins CenterAmherst, Massachusetts  Hanson L 0–5  5,659 0–6–0
October 25 7:00 PM vs. Rensselaer Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 2–3  2,062 0–7–0 (0–1–0)
October 26 7:00 PM at Rensselaer Houston Field HouseTroy, New York  Hanson W 2–1  3,108 1–7–0 (1–1–0)
November 1 7:35 PM at Canisius* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York  Hanson W 3–0  636 2–7–0 (1–1–0)
November 2 4:05 PM at Canisius* LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York  Hanson L 0–4  691 2–8–0 (1–1–0)
November 8 7:00 PM vs. #8 Clarkson Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 1–5  2,080 2–9–0 (1–2–0)
November 9 7:00 PM vs. St. Lawrence Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 2–3 OT 1,865 2–10–0 (1–3–0)
November 15 7:05 PM at Quinnipiac People's United CenterHamden, Connecticut  Hanson L 1–2  2,934 2–11–0 (1–4–0)
November 16 7:02 PM vs. Princeton Hobey Baker Memorial RinkPrinceton, New Jersey  Hanson W 2–1 OT 2,034 3–11–0 (2–4–0)
December 6 7:00 PM vs. Brown Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson W 5–0  1,482 4–11–0 (3–4–0)
December 7 7:00 PM vs. Yale Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 0–2  1,614 4–12–0 (3–5–0)
December 13 7:00 PM vs. Merrimack* Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson W 3–2  1,505 5–12–0 (3–5–0)
Catamount Cup
December 28 7:00 PM at Vermont* Gutterson FieldhouseBurlington, Vermont (Catamount Cup)  Hanson L 0–2  3,397 5–13–0 (3–5–0)
December 29 4:00 PM vs. #13 Providence* Gutterson FieldhouseBurlington, Vermont (Catamount Cup)  Hanson T 1–1 OT 2,579 5–13–1 (3–5–0)
January 3 7:00 PM at St. Lawrence Roos House • Canton, New York  Hanson W 5–4 OT 421 6–13–1 (4–5–0)
January 4 7:00 PM at Clarkson Cheel ArenaPotsdam, New York  Hanson L 0–2  2,463 6–14–1 (4–6–0)
January 10 7:05 PM vs. Colgate Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 2–3  1,885 6–15–1 (4–7–0)
January 11 7:00 PM vs. #2 Cornell Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson T 3–3 OT 2,184 6–15–2 (4–7–1)
January 17 7:00 PM at Yale Ingalls RinkNew Haven, Connecticut  Hanson L 0–5  1,944 6–16–2 (4–8–1)
January 18 7:00 PM at Brown Meehan AuditoriumProvidence, Rhode Island  Hanson L 2–3  559 6–17–2 (4–9–1)
January 25 7:00 PM vs. Rensselaer* Times Union CenterAlbany, New York (Mayor's Cup)  Hanson T 1–1 SOL 6,164 6–17–3 (4–9–1)
January 31 7:00 PM vs. #16 Harvard Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Graziano L 5–8  1,697 6–18–3 (4–10–1)
February 1 7:00 PM vs. Dartmouth Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Graziano W 4–3  1,791 7–18–3 (5–10–1)
February 14 7:00 PM at Cornell Lynah RinkIthaca, New York  Hanson L 2–5  3,601 7–19–3 (5–11–1)
February 15 7:00 PM at Colgate Class of 1965 ArenaHamilton, New York  Hanson L 0–4  1,164 7–20–3 (5–12–1)
February 21 7:00 PM vs. Princeton Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson T 2–2 OT 1,981 7–20–4 (5–12–2)
February 22 7:00 PM vs. Quinnipiac Achilles RinkSchenectady, New York  Hanson L 2–3 OT 1,790 7–21–4 (5–13–2)
February 28 7:00 PM at Dartmouth Thompson ArenaHanover, New Hampshire  Hanson L 3–5  1,581 7–22–4 (5–14–2)
February 29 7:00 PM vs. Harvard Bright-Landry Hockey CenterBoston, Massachusetts  Hanson L 1–4  1,822 7–23–4 (5–14–2)
ECAC Hockey Tournament
March 6 7:00 PM at Yale* Ingalls RinkNew Haven, Connecticut (First Round Game 1)  Hanson W 3–0  700 8–23–4 (5–14–2)
March 7 7:00 PM at Yale* Ingalls RinkNew Haven, Connecticut (First Round Game 2)  Hanson L 1–4  850 8–24–4 (5–14–2)
March 8 4:00 PM at Yale* Ingalls RinkNew Haven, Connecticut (First Round Game 2)  Hanson L 1–2 2OT 700 8–25–4 (5–14–2)
Union Lost Series 1–2
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.

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Scoring statistics

Name Position Games Goals Assists Points PIM
Anthony RinaldiRW379202912
Gabriel SegerC/LW37715228
Dylan AnhornD376101622
Sean HarrisonRW3668146
Vas KoliasD332111320
Chaz SmedsrudLW3364108
Zachary EmelifeonwuLW3554961
Brandon EstesD3736926
Christian SandaF324484
Liam RobertsonC2735826
Parker FooLW2034710
Matt AllenC2825712
Josh KosackRW3725712
Owen FarrisF3323521
Colin SchmidtC3214518
Joseph CampolietoD3105539
Sam MortonF132132
Taylor BrierleyD351238
Michael RyanD3211212
Lucas BreaultC120226
Fletcher FinemanD281016
Ryan SidorskiD220116
Alex CohenC120112
Merek PipesG10000
Josh GrazianoG40000
Drew BlackmunF100000
Darion HansonG360002
Bench-37---14
Total

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Goaltending statistics

Name Games Minutes Wins Losses Ties Goals Against Saves Shut Outs SV % GAA
Darion Hanson362150724410010073.9102.79
Josh Graziano4951107390.8484.40
Merek Pipes13000120.66715.52
Empty Net-26---4----
Total372276825411210483.9032.95

Rankings

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 (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
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

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References

  1. "2018–19 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Union College. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  2. "Union Dutchmen (Men) 2019-2020 Schedule and Results". collegehockeystats.net. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  3. "Union College 2019-2020 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  4. "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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