2022–23 UMass Minutemen
ice hockey season
Conference9th Hockey East
Home iceMullins Center
Rankings
USCHONR
USA TodayNR
Record
Overall13–17–5
Conference7–14–3
Home7–6–3
Road4–9–1
Neutral2–2–1
Coaches and captains
Head coachGreg Carvel
Assistant coachesTom Upton
Nolan Gluchowski
Jacob Pritchard
Captain(s)Eric Faith
Alternate captain(s)Jerry Harding
Reed Lebster
UMass Minutemen ice hockey seasons
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The 2022–23 UMass Minutemen ice hockey season was the 91st season of play for the program, the 30th at the Division I level, and 29th in Hockey East. The Minutemen represented the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season were coached by Greg Carvel in his 7th season, and played their home games at Mullins Center.

Season

In the offseason, Garrett Wait suffered a potentially career-ending knee injury during a workout. He was medically disqualified from playing during the 2022–23 season.[1] Beside Wait, the Minumemen would have to deal with the loss of several key players as their leaders on offense (Bobby Trivigno), defense (Matthew Kessel) and in goal (Matt Murray) all had to be replaced. Coach Carvel brought in a talent-laden recruiting class to do just that with 4 freshmen who were already NHL draft picks as well as two drafted transfers. UMass was ranked highly entering the season, making the top 10 in both polls and was picked to finish 3rd in Hockey East.[2]

Early on, everything looked to be going well for the Minutemen. After an iffy start, the team swept the defending national champions, Denver, and were undefeated through their first 6 games. An overtime loss to Merrimack dented their record slightly but by the beginning of November, UMass was in the top-5 and seemingly well on their way to another NCAA tournament. Unfortunately, once the team got into conference play, the defense began to falter. Massachusetts was unable to provide its netminders with much support, allowing more than 34 shots against per game. The increased opportunities turned into goals and, despite having a nearly identical save percentage, the Minutemen allowed 15 more goals against in 2 fewer games. While those numbers weren't disastrous by themselves, the team had also declined on the offensive side. None of the team's players were able to make up for the loss of its top three forwards and just one player was able to get into double-digit goal totals. The team scored 23 fewer goals than the year before, putting them at a -38 goal differential.

Despite the trouble, UMass recovered during the holidays and held a winning record in early January. At the Frozen Fenway, the team began a 6-game losing streak and dropped out of the polls for the first time in years. They were able to recover to finish out the final 8 games at a .500 clip. The Minutemen had done so poorly in their conference games that the team finished 9th in the standings and were forced to start in the first round. They faced Boston College in a battle between two disappointing teams. UMass hardly put up a fight, getting outshot 18–42 and ending its season with a 2–5 loss.

Departures

Player Position Nationality Cause
Matt BakerForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Adirondack Thunder)
Anthony Del GaizoForward United StatesGraduation (retired)
Slava DeminDefenseman United StatesGraduate transfer to Merrimack
Cam DonaldsonForward United StatesGraduation (retired)
Ty FarmerDefenseman United StatesGraduate transfer to North Dakota
Colin FelixDefenseman United StatesGraduation (signed with Lehigh Valley Phantoms)
Matthew KesselDefenseman United StatesSigned professional contract (St. Louis Blues)
Josh LopinaForward United StatesSigned professional contract (Anaheim Ducks)
Oliver MacDonaldForward United StatesTransferred to Western Michigan
Matt MurrayGoaltender CanadaGraduation (signed with Texas Stars)
Bobby TrivignoForward United StatesGraduation (signed with New York Rangers)

Recruiting

Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Mikey AdamsonDefenseman United States21Quincy, MA
Harrison BallardForward United States18Scottsdale, AZ
Cole BradyGoaltender Canada21Pickering, ON; transfer from Arizona State; selected 127th overall in 2019
Michael CameronForward United States20Berwyn, PA
Kenny ConnorsForward United States19Glen Mills, PA; selected 103rd overall in 2022
Tyson DyckForward Canada18Abbotsford, BC; selected 206th overall in 2022
Noah EllisDefenseman United States20Urbandale, IA; selected 184th overall in 2020
Matt KoopmanForward United States24Marblehead, MA; graduate transfer from Providence
Elliott McDermottDefenseman Canada23Kingston, ON; transfer from Colgate
Owen MurrayDefenseman Canada19Decker, MB
Joshua NodlerForward United States21Oak Park, MI; transfer from Michigan State; selected 150th overall in 2019
Kennedy O'ConnorDefenseman United States21Springfield, MA
Cole O'HaraForward Canada20Richmond Hill, ON; selected 114th overall in 2022

Roster

As of August 6, 2022.[3]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 New York (state) Luke Pavicich Sophomore G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2002-03-21 Clarence Center, New York Kenai River (NAHL)
3 Massachusetts Mikey Adamson Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2001-08-16 Quincy, Massachusetts Sioux City (USHL)
4 Massachusetts Kennedy O'Connor Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 2001-05-10 Springfield, Massachusetts Omaha (USHL)
5 Massachusetts Linden Alger Junior D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 2000-04-09 Centerville, Massachusetts Youngstown (USHL)
6 New York (state) Ryan Ufko Sophomore D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2003-05-07 Smithtown, New York Chicago (USHL) NSH, 115th overall 2021
7 Michigan Cal Kiefiuk Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-02-28 Macomb, Michigan Central Illinois (USHL)
9 Massachusetts Matt Koopman Graduate F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1998-05-01 Marblehead, Massachusetts Providence (HEA)
10 Ontario Cole O'Hara Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2002-06-20 Richmond Hill, Ontario Tri-City (USHL) NSH, 114th overall 2022
11 Quebec Lucas Mercuri Sophomore F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2002-03-07 Montreal, Quebec Des Moines (USHL) CAR, 159th overall 2020
12 Minnesota Garrett Wait Graduate F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-06-13 Edina, Minnesota Minnesota (Big Ten)
13 Michigan Reed Lebster (A) Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 1999-03-04 Grand Rapids, Michigan Des Moines (USHL)
14 Michigan Ryan Lautenbach Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-02-27 Brighton, Michigan Omaha (USHL)
17 Pennsylvania Kenny Connors Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-03-10 Glen Mills, Pennsylvania Dubuque (USHL) LAK, 103rd overall 2022
18 Alberta Taylor Makar Sophomore F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-03-13 Calgary, Alberta Brooks (AJHL) COL, 220th overall 2021
19 Michigan Ryan Sullivan Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-03-07 Grosse Pointe, Michigan Sioux Falls (USHL)
20 Michigan Josh Nodler Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-04-27 Oak Park, Michigan Michigan State (Big Ten) CGY, 150th overall 2019
21 Iowa Noah Ellis Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2002-02-01 Urbandale, Iowa Muskegon (USHL) VGK, 184th overall 2020
22 Massachusetts Jerry Harding (A) Senior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1999-03-22 Canton, Massachusetts Providence (HEA)
23 Connecticut Scott Morrow Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2002-11-01 Darien, Connecticut Shattuck-St. Mary's (Midget AAA) CAR, 40th overall 2021
24 Ontario Elliott McDermott Junior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 1999-02-03 Kingston, Ontario Colgate (ECAC)
25 New York (state) Aaron Bohlinger Junior D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2000-08-25 Walden, New York Waterloo (USHL)
26 Manitoba Owen Murray Freshman D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2002-12-01 Decker, Manitoba Green Bay (USHL)
27 Pennsylvania Michael Cameron Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 2002-07-24 Berwyn, Pennsylvania Omaha (USHL)
28 Ontario Eric Faith (C) Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1998-04-18 Carp, Ontario Brockville (CCHL)
29 Ontario Eric DeDobbelaer Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2000-06-15 Brantford, Ontario Brantford (OJHL)
32 New York (state) Henry Graham Junior G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2000-07-25 Manhattan, New York P. A. L. (NCDC)
34 Ontario Cole Brady Junior G 6' 5" (1.96 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2001-02-12 Pickering, Ontario Arizona State (NCAA) NJD, 127th overall 2019
40 British Columbia Tyson Dyck Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2004-02-06 Abbotsford, British Columbia Cranbrook (BCHL) OTT, 206th overall 2022

Standings

Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OTW OTL SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#4 Boston University †*2418602205499624029110154106
#14 Merrimack241680240507252382314110689
#16 Northeastern241473022497845351713510782
Connecticut241392422417871352012311396
Massachusetts Lowell241110322339565436181538982
Maine24911411132626536151659294
Providence24996302326460371614710387
Boston College2481150013070733614166104104
Massachusetts247143132285580351317594103
New Hampshire246153222234476351120374105
Vermont245163211183676361120569103
Championship: March 18, 2023
† indicates regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion (Lamoriello Trophy)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll

Schedule and results

DateTimeOpponent#Rank#SiteTVDecisionResultAttendanceRecord
Exhibition
October 1 7:00 PM Sacred Heart* #10 Mullins CenterAmherst, Massachusetts (Exhibition)  Graham L 2–3   
Regular Season
October 8 7:05 PM at American International* #13 MassMutual CenterSpringfield, MassachusettsFloHockey Pavicich T 2–2 OT 1,144 0–0–1
October 14 7:00 PM #1 Denver* #13 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich W 4–2  7,297 1–0–1
October 15 7:30 PM #1 Denver* #13 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich W 3−0  6,315 2−0−1
October 21 7:00 PM Union* #6 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich W 7–1  3,721 3–0–1
October 22 7:00 PM Union* #6 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Brady W 7–0  3,737 4–0–1
October 28 7:00 PM Merrimack #5 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich W 3–2 OT 3,150 5–0–1 (1–0–0)
October 29 7:00 PM at Merrimack #5 J. Thom Lawler RinkNorth Andover, MassachusettsESPN+ Brady L 1–2 OT 2,533 5–1–1 (1–1–0)
November 4 7:00 PM at #14 Providence #5 Schneider ArenaProvidence, Rhode IslandNESN, ESPN+ Pavicich L 4–7  2,981 5–2–1 (1–2–0)
November 5 7:00 PM #14 Providence #5 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich L 3–4 OT 4,790 5–3–1 (1–3–0)
November 11 7:00 PM #14 Boston University #11 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsNESN, ESPN+ Pavicich L 2–7  5,197 5–4–1 (1–4–0)
November 12 7:00 PM at #14 Boston University #11 Agganis ArenaBoston, MassachusettsESPN+ Brady L 1–5  4,869 5–5–1 (1–5–0)
November 18 7:00 PM at New Hampshire #16 Whittemore CenterDurham, New HampshireNESN, ESPN+ Pavicich W 4–2  4,506 6–5–1 (2–5–0)
Friendship Four
November 25 2:00 PM vs. #14 Massachusetts Lowell* #17 SSE Arena BelfastBelfast, Northern Ireland (Friendship Four Semifinal)  Pavicich W 2–1  5,487 7–5–1
November 26 2:00 PM vs. #4 Quinnipiac* #17 SSE Arena BelfastBelfast, Northern Ireland (Friendship Four Championship)  Pavicich T 2–2 SOL 5,893 7–5–2
December 3 7:00 PM #16 Massachusetts Lowell #15 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsNESN+, ESPN+ Pavicich T 1–1 SOL 5,579 7–5–3 (2–5–1)
December 7 7:00 PM #11 Merrimack #13 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich L 1–2  2,797 7–6–3 (2–6–1)
Holiday Face–Off
December 28 5:00 PM vs. Clarkson* #15 Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, Wisconsin (Holiday Face–Off Semifinal)BSW+ Pavicich L 3–6  - 7–7–3
December 29 5:00 PM vs. Lake Superior State* #15 Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, Wisconsin (Holiday Face–Off Consolation)BSW+ Graham W 4–1  - 8–7–3
Regular Season
January 3 7:00 PM Brown* #15 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich W 3–0  2,070 9–7–3
January 7 6:00 PM vs. Boston College* #15 Fenway ParkBoston, Massachusetts (Frozen Fenway)NESN, ESPN+ Pavicich L 2–4  22,500 9–8–3
January 11 7:00 PM at #7 Boston University #19 Agganis ArenaBoston, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich L 2–6  2,721 9–9–3 (2–7–1)
January 15 3:00 PM New Hampshire #19 Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsNESN, ESPN+ Graham L 1–3  4,246 9–10–3 (2–8–1)
January 20 7:00 PM #13 Connecticut Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsNESN+, ESPN+ Graham L 3–4 OT 3,411 9–11–3 (2–9–1)
January 21 4:30 PM at #13 Connecticut Toscano Family Ice ForumStorrs, ConnecticutESPN+ Pavicich L 1–3  2,691 9–12–3 (2–10–1)
January 27 7:15 PM at #18 Massachusetts Lowell Tsongas CenterLowell, MassachusettsNESN+, ESPN+ Pavicich L 0–1  6,339 9–13–3 (2–11–1)
February 3 7:00 PM at Providence Schneider ArenaProvidence, Rhode IslandNESN+, ESPN+ Pavicich W 3–2  3,236 10–13–3 (3–11–1)
February 10 7:00 PM Vermont Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Graham T 4–4 SOW 4,314 10–13–4 (3–11–2)
February 11 7:00 PM Vermont Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsNESN, ESPN+ Pavicich T 3–3 SOW 4,320 10–13–5 (3–11–3)
February 17 7:00 PM at Boston College Conte ForumChestnut Hill, MassachusettsESPN+ Pavicich L 3–7  5,328 10–14–5 (3–12–3)
February 18 7:00 PM Boston College Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Brady L 1–3  5,278 10–15–5 (3–13–3)
February 24 7:00 PM #15 Northeastern Mullins CenterAmherst, MassachusettsESPN+ Brady W 3–2  4,638 11–15–5 (4–13–3)
February 25 7:30 PM at #15 Northeastern Matthews ArenaBoston, MassachusettsESPN+ Brady L 0–4  4,407 11–16–5 (4–14–3)
March 3 7:00 PM at Maine Alfond ArenaOrono, MaineESPN+ Brady W 5–2  4,272 12–16–5 (5–14–3)
March 4 7:00 PM at Maine Alfond ArenaOrono, MaineESPN+ Brady W 4–3  5,043 13–16–5 (6–14–3)
Hockey East Tournament
March 8 7:00 PM at Boston College* Conte ForumChestnut Hill, MassachusettsNESN+, ESPN+ Brady L 2–5  1,376 13–17–5
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
Source:[4]

Scoring statistics

Name Position Games Goals Assists Points PIM
Scott MorrowD359223116
Kenny ConnorsC32917268
Ryan UfkoD328162425
Reed LebsterRW30814226
Cal KiefiukF317142129
Cole O'HaraRW324131714
Ryan LautenbachRW334101420
Lucas MercuriC353111433
Taylor MakarC/LW321021254
Michael CameronC3193120
Tyson DyckC285498
Matt KoopmanC355490
Aaron BohlingerD252798
Eric FaithLW3316716
Jerry HardingF321568
Josh NodlerC/RW272358
Ryan SullivanF322138
Owen MurrayD2112312
Elliott McDermottD3512310
Mikey AdamsonD111124
Noah EllisD231126
Kennedy O'ConnorD210222
Linden AlgerD111016
Cole BradyG120112
Eric DeDobbelaerC/RW20000
Henry GrahamG80000
Luke PavicichG230000
Total94161255393

[5]

Goaltending statistics

Name Games Minutes Wins Losses Ties Goals Against Saves Shut Outs SV % GAA
Henry Graham11256:16121101170.9212.34
Luke Pavicich241265:408104586712.9202.75
Cole Brady17600:06450313031.9073.10
Empty Net-14:01---4----
Total352122:021317310310913.9142.89

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 24 25 26 27 (Final)
USCHO.com 10 - 13 13 6 5 (2) 5 (1) 11 16 17 15 13 15 - 15 19 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR - NR
USA Today 10 10 13 14 6 5 (4) 5 10 15 17 15 12 15 15 15 17 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR

Note: USCHO did not release a poll in weeks 1, 13, or 26.[6]

Players drafted into the NHL

2023 NHL Entry Draft

Round Pick Player NHL team
238Michael Hrabal Arizona Coyotes
380Aydar Suniev Calgary Flames
4117Larry Keenan Detroit Red Wings
7215Nicholas Vantassell Ottawa Senators

† incoming freshman [7]

References

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  2. "NORTHEASTERN PICKED TO TOP HOCKEY EAST MEN'S LEAGUE". Hockey East. September 13, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  3. "2022–23 Roster". UMass Athletics. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  4. "2022-23 Hockey Schedule". UMass Minutemen. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  5. "UMass (Amherst) 2022-2023 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  6. "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  7. "NCAA player rankings, selections in 2023 NHL Draft". USCHO.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
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