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
UniversityLong Island University
ConferenceIndependent
First season2020–21
Head coachBrett Riley
1st season, 3–7–0 (.300)
ArenaIslanders Iceworks
Northwell Health Ice Center
LocationBrookville, New York
ColorsBlue and Gold[1]
         

At the time of their announcement the Sharks would be the 61st active program at the Division I level and the only one 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]

Coaches

Brett Riley was named as the team's first head coach on May 26, 2020.[5]

Roster

As of October 8, 2020.[6]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 Garrett Metcalf Graduate G 6' 4" (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-03-05 Salt Lake City, Utah Mercyhurst (AHA) ANA, 179th overall 2015
2 Nolan McElhaney Sophomore D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-04-22 Natick, Massachusetts New Hampshire (HEA) —
3 Mat Harris Graduate D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-07-14 Sudbury, Massachusetts RPI (ECAC) —
5 Garrett Worth Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1999-08-03 Duluth, Minnesota Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) —
7 Jordan DiCicco Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 1999-03-17 London, Ontario Brooks (AJHL) —
8 Zack Bross Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-03-11 St. Louis, Missouri UMass Boston (NEHC) —
9 Christian Rajic Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1997-02-06 Oakville, Ontario Alabama Huntsville (WCHA) —
10 Mitchell Meek Graduate D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1996-08-21 Victoria, British Columbia Michigan Tech (WCHA) —
11 Max Balinson Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 1996-10-05 Ancaster, Ontario Arizona State (NCAA) —
12 Brett Humberstone Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-03-17 Napanee, Ontario Wellington (OJHL) —
13 Jacob Franczak Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2000-06-13 Edmonton, Alberta Sherwood Park (AJHL) —
14 Aaron White Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 1999-06-03 Toledo, Ohio Amarillo (NAHL) —
15 Carter Ekberg Junior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1997-05-14 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Air Force (AHA) —
16 Marty Westhaver Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-03-15 Victoria, British Columbia Victoria (BCHL) —
17 Nolan Welsh Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 161 lb (73 kg) 1999-06-23 Burnaby, British Columbia Prince George (BCHL) —
18 Derek Osik Graduate F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1998-03-30 Shrewsbury, Massachusetts UMass Lowell (HEA) —
19 Jack Quinn Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1999-12-28 Lancaster, Massachusetts Kenai River (NAHL) —
20 Gustav Müller Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 1999-04-23 Hudiksvall, Sweden Madison (USHL) —
21 Connor Szmul Freshman F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 1999-09-08 Castle Rock, Colorado Chippewa (NAHL) —
22 Rob McCollum Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1999-11-04 Thunder Bay, Ontario Muskegon (USHL) —
23 Arseni Smekhnov Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 2001-01-28 Kirov, Russia Janesville (NAHL) —
25 Preston Brodziak Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-06-29 Estevan, Saskatchewan Prince George (BCHL) —
26 Daine Dubois Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-09-11 Williams Lake, British Columbia Bonnyville (AJHL) —
27 Madoka Suzuki Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 154 lb (70 kg) 2000-01-14 Kanagawa, Japan Kemptville (CCHL) —
29 Vincent Purpura Junior G 6' 6" (1.98 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1998-10-29 Lemont, Illinois Boston University (HEA) —
33 Stephen Mundinger Graduate G 6' 8" (2.03 m) 260 lb (118 kg) 1995-04-26 Smithtown, New York Maine (HEA) —

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. "Brett Riley announced as inaugural head coach of LIU men's hockey". NCAA.com. March 27, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  6. "2020-21 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". LIU Sharks. Retrieved November 5, 2020.


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