2025–26 Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey season
| 2025–26 Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey season | |
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| Conference | AHA |
| Home ice | LECOM Harborcenter |
| Record | |
| Coaches and captains | |
| Head coach | Trevor Large |
| Assistant coaches | Max Mobley Matt Hoover |
| Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey seasons « 2024–25 2026–27 » | |
The 2025–26 Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey season will be the 46th season of play for the program, the 28th at the Division I level, and the 2nd in Atlantic Hockey America. The Golden Griffins will represent Canisius College in the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, play their home games at the LECOM Harborcenter and be coached by Trevor Large in his 9th season.
Season
Departures
| Player | Position | Nationality | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bonisteel | Goaltender | .svg.png){kind=small} Canada |
Left program |
| Jack Budd | Defenseman | .png){kind=small} United States |
Left program (retired) |
| Alec Cicero | Forward | United States |
Graduation (signed with Worcester Railers) |
| Michael Colella | Forward | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Jackson Decker | Defenseman | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Luke Farthing | Defenseman | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Matteo Giampa | Forward | Canada |
Transferred to Miami |
| Cooper Haar | Forward | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Kyle Haskins | Forward | United States |
Graduation (signed with Orlando Solar Bears) |
| Cole Kodsi | Forward | United States |
Graduation (signed with Orlando Solar Bears) |
| Keegan Langefels | Defenseman | United States |
Graduation (retired) |
| Jackson Nieuwendyk | Forward | United States |
Left program (retired) |
| Dominic Payne | Defenseman | Canada |
Transferred to Massachusetts Lowell |
| Cody Schiavon | Defenseman | Canada |
Graduation (retired) |
| Matthew Vermaeten | Forward | Canada |
Graduation (signed with Diables Rouges de Valenciennes) |
Recruiting
| Player | Position | Nationality | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Anderson | Forward | Canada |
21 | Thompson, MB |
| J. F. Buteau | Defenseman | Canada |
21 | Montréal, QC |
| Rhys Chiddenton | Forward | Canada |
22 | Campbellville, ON; transfer from Bemidji State |
| Chase Clark | Goaltender | United States |
23 | Williamsville, NY; transfer from American International; selected 183rd overall in 2021 |
| Brice Cooke | Forward | Canada |
21 | Orangeville, ON |
| David Elmy | Forward | Canada |
20 | Mississauga, ON |
| Kyan Haldenby | Forward | Canada |
21 | Toronto, ON |
| Joseph Messina | Defenseman | Canada |
23 | Woodbridge, ON; transfer from Union |
| Cole Miller | Forward | Canada |
20 | Edmonton, AB |
| Jack Pascucci | Defenseman | United States |
23 | North Andover, MA; transfer from Connecticut |
| Josh Phillips | Defenseman | United States |
24 | Getzville, NY; graduate transfer from Union |
| Walter Zacher | Forward | United States |
23 | Buffalo, NY; transfer from Robert Morris |
Roster
As of August 7, 2024.[1]
| No. | Nat. | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
Brice Cooke | Freshman | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2004-03-23 | Orangeville, Ontario | Toronto Patriots (OJHL) | — |
| 5 |
|
Robert Kincaid | Senior | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-05-13 | Barrhead, Alberta | Maine (HEA) | — |
| 8 |
|
Rhys Chiddenton | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 182 lb (83 kg) | 2003-05-23 | Campbellville, Ontario | Bemidji State (CCHA) | — |
| 9 | 
|
Walter Zacher | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2002-04-02 | Buffalo, New York | Robert Morris (AHA) | — |
| 12 |
|
Kash Rasmussen | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2001-04-20 | Cochrane, Alberta | Michigan Tech (CCHA) | — |
| 14 |
|
Trey Funk | Junior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2002-04-11 | Redwood Meadows, Alberta | Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL) | — |
| 15 |
|
Cole Miller | Freshman | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2005-02-04 | Edmonton, Alberta | Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) | — |
| 20 |
|
Ryan Gillespie | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2003-01-31 | Toronto, Ontario | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) | — |
| 23 |
|
Joseph Messina | Junior | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-02-01 | Woodbridge, Ontario | Union (ECAC) | — |
| 24 |
|
Josh Phillips | Graduate | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2001-05-24 | Getzville, New York | Union (ECAC) | — |
| 26 | .svg.png){kind=small}
|
Stefano Bottini | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2002-05-03 | Lugano, Switzerland | Penticton Vees (BCHL) | — |
| 27 |
|
Carter Anderson | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 2004-08-01 | Thompson, Manitoba | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) | — |
| 30 |
|
Ethan Robertson | Junior | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2002-02-22 | Courtice, Ontario | Austin Bruins (NAHL) | — |
| 33 | 
|
Petter Wickström Stumer | Sophomore | G | 6' 6" (1.98 m) | 203 lb (92 kg) | 2004-09-03 | Stockholm, Sweden | Northeast Generals (NAHL) | — |
| 37 |
|
Hunter Andrew | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2002-10-25 | Virden, Manitoba | Powell River Kings (BCHL) | — |
| 41 |
|
Chase Clark | Senior | G | 6' 6" (1.98 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | 2002-04-08 | Williamsville, New York | American International (AHA) | WSH, 183rd overall 2021 |
| 42 |
|
Nick Strom | Senior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2000-03-21 | Dayton, Minnesota | Rensselaer (ECAC) | — |
| 44 |
|
Luke Marshall | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2003-06-20 | Fenwick, Ontario | Brooks Bandits (BCHL) | — |
| 47 |
|
Grant Porter | Senior | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2002-02-21 | Weston, Massachusetts | Providence (HEA) | — |
| 55 |
|
Christian MacDougall | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2001-03-13 | Toronto, Ontario | Coquitlam Express (BCHL) | — |
| 57 |
|
Carter Patterson | Sophomore | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 201 lb (91 kg) | 2003-11-13 | Burlington, Ontario | Blackfalds Bulldogs (BCHL) | — |
| 61 |
|
Hunter Price | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 2003-10-25 | Calgary, Alberta | Sherwood Park Crusaders (BCHL) | — |
| 72 |
|
Kyan Haldenby | Freshman | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2005-04-13 | Toronto, Ontario | Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL) | — |
| 73 |
|
F. J. Buteau | Freshman | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 207 lb (94 kg) | 2000-07-01 | Montréal, Quebec | Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) | — |
| 77 |
|
Jack Pascucci | Senior | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2002-02-15 | North Andover, Massachusetts | Connecticut (HEA) | — |
| 88 |
|
Killian Kiecker-Olson | Senior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2001-01-19 | Andover, Minnesota | Maine (HEA) | — |
| 91 |
|
Alton McDermott | Graduate | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2001-06-04 | Oakville, Ontario | Oakville Blades (OJHL) | — |
| 92 |
|
Oliver Tarr | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-01-20 | Uxbridge, Ontario | Haliburton County Huskies (OJHL) | — |
| 94 |
|
David Elmy | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | 2005-01-29 | Mississauga, Ontario | St. Michael's Buzzers (OJHL) | — |
Standings
| Conference record | Overall record | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | T | OW | OL | SW | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | |||
| Air Force | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Army | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Bentley | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Holy Cross | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Mercyhurst | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Niagara | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| RIT | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Robert Morris | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Sacred Heart | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Championship: March 21, 2026 † indicates conference regular season champion (DeGregorio Trophy) * indicates conference tournament champion (Riley Trophy) Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll | ||||||||||||||||||
Schedule and results
Scoring statistics
Rankings
| Poll | Week | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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) | |
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References
- ^ "2023–24 Hockey Roster". Canisius Golden Griffins. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ "2025–26 Ice Hockey Schedule". Canisius Golden Griffins. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Canisius College 2025-2026 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.