LIU Sharks men's ice hockey

The LIU Sharks men's ice hockey team represents Long Island University in NCAA Division I ice hockey. The school announced their intention to begin a varsity schedule for the 2020–21 season on April 30, 2020.[2] While starting out as an independent, the Sharks are a scheduling partner of Atlantic Hockey for at least their first season.[3]

LIU Sharks men's ice hockey
Current season
LIU Sharks athletic logo
UniversityLong Island University
ConferenceIndependent
First season2020–21
Head coachBrett Riley
4th season, 26–53–4 (.337)
Assistant coaches
  • Will Messa
  • Andrew Veglucci
ArenaIslanders Iceworks
Northwell Health Ice Center
Brookville, New York
ColorsBlue and gold[1]
   

Currently, the Sharks are the only Division I program located in New York City, though all their home games will be played in Nassau County outside of the New York city limits.

History

After the college hockey season had been ended prematurely in March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Long Island University announced their intention to found a men's Division I ice hockey team.[4] The school had already established its women's team the year before and, despite the uncertainty for the upcoming season, LIU hired a coaching staff and recruited a full team of players.

Due to scheduling problems resulting from COVID-19, LIU entered into a scheduling partnership with Atlantic Hockey for its inaugural season. LIU would officially remain an independent program and would not be eligible for the conference tournament.[3]

Season-by-season results
Main article: List of LIU Sharks men's ice hockey seasons

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Coaches

Brett Riley was named as the team's first head coach on May 26, 2020.[6]

As of the completion of 2022–23 season

Tenure Coach Years Record Pct.
2020–PresentBrett Riley326–53–4.337
Totals 1 coach 3 seasons 26–53–4 .337

Roster

As of September 20, 2023.[7]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
2 Ontario Peter Muzyka Graduate D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 2000-05-14 Toronto, Ontario Cornell (ECAC) —
3 Texas A. J. Casperson Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-07-19 Flower Mound, Texas Janesville (NAHL) —
4 Finland Atte Lehikoinen Freshman D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2003-07-05 Joensuu, Finland Tappara U20 (U20 SM-sarja) —
5 Finland Valtteri Piironen Sophomore D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 2001-09-11 Joensuu, Finland Sioux Falls (USHL) —
6 Alberta Cade Mason Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 176 lb (80 kg) 2001-08-26 Red Deer, Alberta Spruce Grove (AJHL) —
7 Ontario Jordan Di Cicco Senior D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1999-03-17 London, Ontario Brooks (AJHL) —
8 Quebec Isaiah Fox Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 163 lb (74 kg) 2000-07-05 Montreal, Quebec Maine (NAHL) —
9 Ontario Daniel Baldassarra Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2002-03-15 Woodbridge, Ontario North York (OJHL) —
10 Alberta Heath Armstrong Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 172 lb (78 kg) 2002-05-12 Calgary, Alberta Brooks (AJHL) —
11 Ontario Chris Pappas Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-11-26 Toronto, Ontario St. Lawrence (ECAC) —
12 New York (state) Zachary Nazzarett Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 2000-08-25 Cheektowaga, New York New Jersey (NAHL) —
13 British Columbia Josh Zary Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-10-15 Nanaimo, British Columbia Alberni Valley (BCHL) —
14 Ontario Luke Strickland Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2002-10-16 Keswick, Ontario Wellington (OJHL) —
15 Alberta Grayson Constable Graduate F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 1998-05-05 Lethbridge, Alberta Holy Cross (AHA) —
16 Michigan Xan Gurney Sophomore (RS) D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2000-05-28 Grosse Ile, Michigan Western Michigan (NCHC) —
17 British Columbia Nolan Welsh Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-06-23 Whistler, British Columbia Prince George (BCHL) —
18 North Dakota Kade Peterson Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-05-03 West Fargo, North Dakota St. Cloud (NAHL) —
19 Massachusetts Jack Quinn Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-12-28 Lancaster, Massachusetts Kenai River (NAHL) —
20 Michigan Adam Pitters Graduate F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1999-02-09 Grosse Pointe, Michigan Bowling Green (CCHA) —
21 Ontario Austin Brimmer Sophomore F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 2001-10-10 Markham, Ontario Shreveport (ECAC) —
22 British Columbia Riley Wallack Sophomore F 6' 5" (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2001-04-05 South Surrey, British Columbia Langley (BCHL) —
23 North Dakota Aaron Grounds Senior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-12-24 Jamestown, North Dakota American International (AHA) —
24 New York (state) John Gormley Junior D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2000-08-19 Bronx, New York Bismarck (NAHL) —
25 Saskatchewan Preston Brodziak Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-06-29 Estevan, Saskatchewan Prince George (BCHL) —
27 New Jersey Remy Parker Graduate F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 184 lb (83 kg) 1998-04-27 Montclair, New Jersey Utica (UCHC) —
28 British Columbia Garrett Valk Freshman D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2002-10-20 North Vancouver, British Columbia Langley (BCHL) —
31 Minnesota Noah Rupprecht Freshman G 5' 11" (1.8 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2002-06-15 Thief River Falls, Minnesota Minot (NAHL) —
33 New York (state) Rico DiMatteo Junior (RS) G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 161 lb (73 kg) 2001-01-01 Brasher Falls, New York Northern Michigan (CCHA) —
35 New York (state) Brandon Perrone Graduate G 5' 10" (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1998-10-26 Smithtown, New York Alaska Anchorage (WCHA) —
44 New York (state) Noah Kane Senior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 1999-11-27 Buffalo, New York Mercyhurst (AHA) —
52 Finland Onni Leppänen Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2003-12-01 Helsinki, Finland Jokerit U20 (U20 SM-sarja) —

Statistical leaders

Career points leaders
Player Years GP G A Pts PIM
Anthony Vincent 2022–2023 36 17 20 37 78
Nolan Welsh 2020–Present 77 13 24 37 28
Adam Goodsir 2022–2023 35 15 19 34 64
Spencer Cox 2021–2023 68 8 25 33 57
Cade Mason 2022–Present 26 7 25 32 8
Billy Jerry 2021–2022 34 14 17 31 10
Jordan Di Cicco 2020–Present 76 10 20 30 28
Patriks Marcinkēvičs 2022–2023 24 6 21 27 23
Jack Quinn 2020–Present 77 11 16 27 29
Tyler Welsh 2021–2022 27 7 18 25 26

Career goaltending leaders

GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

minimum 1,000 minutes played

Player Years GP Min W L T GA SO SV% GAA
Vinnie Purpura2020–2023472,543123011421.8933.35
Kris Carlson2021–2022181,0494113622.8873.55

Statistics current through the start of the 2023-24 season.

See also

References
  1. Long Island University Style Guide for Print and Visual Application (PDF). July 25, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  2. "Long Island University adding D-I men's hockey for upcoming 2020-21 season". USCHO.com. April 30, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  3. "Men's Hockey Announced as Atlantic Hockey Scheduling Partner" (Press release). LIU Sharks. October 15, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  4. "NCAA shocker: Long Island University announces new men's program for 2020-21". Sports Illustrated. May 1, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  5. "LIU Men's Hockey Team History". USCHO.com. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  6. "Brett Riley announced as inaugural head coach of LIU men's hockey". NCAA.com. March 27, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  7. "2023-24 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". LIU Sharks. Retrieved September 20, 2023.


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