2023–24 Stonehill Skyhawks men's ice hockey season
College ice hockey team season
The 2023–24 Stonehill Skyhawks men's ice hockey season was the 45th season of play for the program and 2nd at the Division I level. The Skyhawks represented Stonehill College and were coached by David Borges in his 10th season.
Season
For their second season as a D-I team, Stonehill was able to put together a schedule mostly against their contemporaries. Unfortunately, the team was not yet up to Division I standards. Stonehill's offense was lacking in firepower, averaging only about 20 shots per game which resulted in well under 2 goals per match. Conversely, the team's defense was porous and the goaltending suffered; the Skyhawks allowed more than 40 shots against per contest, resulting in just under 6 goals against per game. That is a recipe for disaster and the team's record bears that out.
From the very start of the season the Skyhawks netminders were under siege and were rarely able to catch their breaths. Dylan Meilun, the primary starter during the year, turned in a few decent performances but for the first 28 games the offense was too weak to take advantage. Even in the few matches against lower-tier clubs, Stonehill was unable to find a way to earn a victory and the team seemed destined for a winless campaign. Late January saw the team show some signs of life when the offense produced its best effort on the year. Though they lost to Lindenwood in overtime, the next series between the two saw Stonehill finally get its first win against a Division I opponent (albeit one of the worst teams that year). Not satisfied with just one victory, the Skyhawks won their next game as well, winning their final two home games. Their winning streak ended as soon as they hit the road and Stonehill lost their final six games to end the year.
Stonehill was able to avoid total ignominy with their two wins but that didn't stop the team from being ranked among the worst teams in college hockey history. While others have had worse records (1961 Brown , 1962 Colorado College ) there haven't been many. Stonehill's 34 losses on the year put them one shy of the all-time record, held by 2014 Alabama–Huntsville .
Shortly after the end of the season, head coach David Borges announced his retirement, bringing his 26-year coaching career to a close.[ 1]
A game with Saint Anselm scheduled for February 13 was cancelled due to inclement weather.[ 2]
Departures
Recruiting
Player
Position
Nationality
Age
Notes
Matt Allen
Forward
United States 24
Smithfield, RI ; graduate transfer from Union
Charlie Banquier
Defenseman
Canada 20
Oakville, ON
Justin Barker
Forward
Canada 20
Calgary, AB
Dominick Campione
Defenseman
United States 20
Kohler, WI
Devon Carlstrom
Defenseman
United States 21
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Anthony Galante
Forward
United States 21
Morganville, NJ
Cam Gaudette
Defenseman
United States 23
Braintree, MA ; transfer from Northeastern
Joseph Grainda
Forward
United States 21
Carmel, IN
Hunter Hastings
Forward
United States 21
Scottsdale, AZ
Greg Japchen
Defenseman
United States 21
Doylestown, PA ; transfer from Union
Jake LaRusso
Forward
United States 21
Colts Neck, NJ ; joined mid-season
Dylan Meilun
Goaltender
Canada 21
Winnipeg, MB ; transfer from Wisconsin–Superior
Conor Ronayne
Forward
United States 21
Plymouth, MI
Henri Schreifels
Forward
United States 23
Agoura Hills, CA ; transfer from Rensselaer
Alexander Tertyshny
Defenseman
United States 23
Philadelphia, PA ; transfer from American International
Roster
As of September 20, 2023. [ 3]
No. S/P/C
Player
Class
Pos
Height
Weight
DoB
Hometown
Previous team
NHL rights
2
Greg Japchen Sophomore
D 6' 4" (1.93 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
2001-12-17
Doylestown, Pennsylvania Union (ECAC —
3
Alexander Tertyshny Sophomore (RS )
D 6' 0" (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2000-01-03
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast (NAHL —
4
Charles Banquier Freshman
D 6' 2" (1.88 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
2002-10-06
Oakville, Ontario Prince George (BCHL —
5
Ryan Davies Sophomore
D 5' 10" (1.78 m)
179 lb (81 kg)
2001-03-27
Arlington, Massachusetts Valley (EHL —
7
Cam Gaudette Junior
D 6' 1" (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
2000-06-01
Braintree, Massachusetts Northeastern (HEA —
8
Cam Mannion Junior
F 6' 1" (1.85 m)
202 lb (92 kg)
2001-10-31
Dorchester, Massachusetts South Shore (NCDC )—
9
Carter Rapalje A Sophomore
F 5' 10" (1.78 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2001-08-10
Colorado Springs, Colorado North Iowa (NAHL —
10
Joseph Grainda Freshman
F 6' 3" (1.91 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
2002-08-01
Carmel, Indiana Chippewa (NAHL —
11
Hunter Hastings Freshman
F 6' 1" (1.85 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
2002-02-07
Scottsdale, Arizona New Mexico (NAHL —
12
Conor Ronayne Freshman
F 5' 11" (1.8 m)
179 lb (81 kg)
2002-07-29
Plymouth, Michigan Smiths Falls (CCHL —
13
Michael Martignetti Sophomore
D 5' 11" (1.8 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2002-03-13
Winchester, Massachusetts Railers (EHL
—
14
Max Pineo C Senior
F 5' 10" (1.78 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
2000-08-07
North Reading, Massachusetts Tilton (USHS–NH —
16
Jack Shemligian Sophomore
D 6' 0" (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
2003-04-22
Southborough, Massachusetts East Coast (EHL
—
18
Nolan FitzPatrick Junior
F 6' 0" (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2000-06-25
Bridgewater, Massachusetts Thayer (USHS–MA —
19
Frank Ireland A Sophomore
F 5' 11" (1.8 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2001-02-06
South Easton, Massachusetts Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC —
20
Henri Schreifels Junior
F 6' 2" (1.88 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
2000-07-01
Newbury Park, California Rensselaer (ECAC —
21
Devon Carlstorm Freshman
D 6' 3" (1.91 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2002-03-05
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Aberdeen (NAHL —
22
Jake Cady Junior
F 5' 9" (1.75 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
2001-07-04
Raynham, Massachusetts South Shore (NCDC )—
23
Justin Barker Freshman
F 6' 1" (1.85 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2002-11-07
Calgary, Alberta Calgary (AJHL —
24
Anthony Galante Freshman
F 5' 11" (1.8 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
2002-04-18
Morganville, New Jersey Johnstown (NAHL —
25
Dean Schwenninger Sophomore
F 5' 9" (1.75 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
2001-03-05
Zürich, Switzerland Minot (NAHL —
27
Cameron Collins Sophomore
F 5' 10" (1.78 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
2002-09-04
Raynham, Massachusetts East Coast (EHL
—
30
Dylan Ghaemi Sophomore
G 6' 4" (1.93 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
2001-12-30
Fairport, New York Järvso (Division 3)
—
31
Dylan Meilun Sophomore
G 6' 5" (1.96 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
2001-11-21
Winnipeg, Manitoba Wisconsin–Superior (WIAC —
35
Gavin FitzPatrick Junior
G 6' 0" (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
2002-01-09
Bridgewater, Massachusetts South Shore (NCDC )—
37
Kyle Heath Junior
F 5' 8" (1.73 m)
160 lb (73 kg)
2002-04-28
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts Middlesex (USHS–MA —
43
Jake LaRusso Freshman
F 5' 11" (1.8 m)
174 lb (79 kg)
2002-03-16
Colts Neck, New Jersey Northeast (NAHL —
44
William Tripp Sophomore
D 5' 11" (1.8 m)
160 lb (73 kg)
2002-05-17
Lakeville, Massachusetts South Shore (NCDC )—
55
Dominick Campione Freshman
D 5' 11" (1.8 m)
154 lb (70 kg)
2002-11-25
Kohler, Wisconsin Brooks (AJHL —
Standings
Schedule and results
Date
Time
Opponent#
Rank#
Site
TV
Decision
Result
Attendance
Record
Regular Season
October 7
7:00 pm
at #19 Northeastern *
Matthews Arena • Boston, Massachusetts ESPN+
Meilun
L 0–7 2,621
0–1–0
October 13
7:00 pm
at #13 Providence *
Schneider Arena • Providence, Rhode Island ESPN+
Meilun
L 1–7 2,969
0–2–0
October 14
5:00 pm
Long Island *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
FitzPatrick
L 3–7 275
0–3–0
October 20
7:00 pm
at Bentley *
Bentley Arena • Waltham, Massachusetts FloHockey
Meilun
L 0–2 1,350
0–4–0
October 21
6:00 pm
at Bentley *
Bentley Arena • Waltham, Massachusetts FloHockey
Meilun
L 1–4 1,243
0–5–0
October 29
2:00 pm
at Brown *
Meehan Auditorium • Providence, Rhode Island ESPN+
Meilun
L 2–7 488
0–6–0
October 30
7:30 pm
Long Island *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
L 2–4 183
0–7–0
November 3
10:00 pm
at #16 Arizona State *
Mullett Arena • Tempe, Arizona
Meilun
L 4–5 OT
4,444
0–8–0
November 4
10:00 pm
at #16 Arizona State *
Mullett Arena • Tempe, Arizona
Meilun
L 2–3 4,487
0–9–0
November 10
7:00 pm
Alaska *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
L 1–3 311
0–10–0
November 11
4:00 pm
Alaska *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
L 1–8 318
0–11–0
November 18
5:00 pm
Anna Maria *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
FitzPatrick
L 2–4 279
0–12–0
November 24
7:00 pm
at Union *
Achilles Rink • Schenectady, New York ESPN+
Meilun
L 2–5 1,283
0–13–0
November 25
4:00 pm
at Union *
Achilles Rink • Schenectady, New York ESPN+
Meilun
L 0–4 1,115
0–14–0
December 1
7:00 pm
at Utica *
Adirondack Bank Center • Utica, New York (Exhibition)WKTV
Meilun
L 2–7 3,998
December 3
4:00 pm
Brown *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
L 1–4 217
0–15–0
December 8
7:00 pm
at Clarkson *
Cheel Arena • Potsdam, New York ESPN+
Meilun
L 1–5 2,133
0–16–0
December 31
2:00 pm
at Merrimack *
J. Thom Lawler Rink • North Andover, Massachusetts ESPN+
Meilun
L 2–3 2,038
0–17–0
January 5
7:00 pm
at Robert Morris *
Clearview Arena • Neville Township, Pennsylvania FloHockey
FitzPatrick
L 1–8 606
0–18–0
January 6
5:00 pm
at Robert Morris *
Clearview Arena • Neville Township, Pennsylvania FloHockey
FitzPatrick
L 3–7 658
0–19–0
January 12
7:00 pm
at #15 Michigan *
Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, Michigan
FitzPatrick
L 4–12 5,800
0–20–0
January 13
7:00 pm
at #15 Michigan *
Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, Michigan
FitzPatrick
L 1–7 5,800
0–21–0
January 19
2:30 pm
at Long Island *
Northwell Health Ice Center • East Meadow, New York ESPN+
FitzPatrick
L 2–8 250
0–22–0
January 20
2:00 pm
at Long Island *
Northwell Health Ice Center • East Meadow, New York ESPN+
FitzPatrick
L 0–10 300
0–23–0
January 26
8:10 pm
at Lindenwood *
Centene Community Ice Center • St. Charles, Missouri
FitzPatrick
L 1–7 821
0–24–0
January 27
2:10 pm
at Lindenwood *
Centene Community Ice Center • St. Charles, Missouri
FitzPatrick
L 5–6 OT
672
0–25–0
February 2
7:00 pm
Long Island *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
L 1–3 153
0–26–0
February 3
4:00 pm
Long Island *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
L 0–5 198
0–27–0
February 9
7:00 pm
Lindenwood *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
L 1–10 113
0–28–0
February 10
5:00 pm
Lindenwood *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
W 4–2 178
1–28–0
February 14
7:00 pm
Assumption *
Bridgewater Ice Arena • Bridgewater, Massachusetts NEC Front Row
Meilun
W 3–1 207
2–28–0
February 23
2:30 pm
at Long Island *
Northwell Health Ice Center • East Meadow, New York ESPN+
Meilun
L 2–7 300
2–29–0
February 24
2:00 pm
at Long Island *
Northwell Health Ice Center • East Meadow, New York ESPN+
Meilun
L 2–4 300
2–30–0
March 1
11:07 pm
at Alaska Anchorage *
Avis Alaska Sports Complex • Anchorage, Alaska
Meilun
L 3–9 680
2–31–0
March 2
7:07 pm
at Alaska Anchorage *
Avis Alaska Sports Complex • Anchorage, Alaska
FitzPatrick
L 2–12 580
2–32–0
March 6
11:07 pm
at Alaska *
Carlson Center • Fairbanks, Alaska FloHockey
Meilun
L 1–9 1,978
2–33–0
March 7
11:07 pm
at Alaska *
Carlson Center • Fairbanks, Alaska FloHockey
Meilun
L 1–4 2,001
2–34–0
*Non-conference game. # Rankings from USCHO.com Poll . All times are in Eastern Time . [ 4]
Scoring statistics
Name
Position
Games
Goals
Assists
Points
PIM
Frank Ireland F 36
9
9
18 23
Henri Schreifels F 36
8
8
16 28
Greg Japchen D 30
3
11
14 10
Dean Schwenninger F 36
4
9
13 32
Jake Cady F 26
5
4
9 25
Kyle Heath F 35
1
7
8 10
Anthony Galante F 33
5
3
8 10
Conor Ronayne F 35
2
5
7 32
Dominick Campione D 24
3
4
7 41
Joseph Grainda F 22
3
4
7 10
William Tripp D 25
0
7
7 21
Justin Barker F 24
4
3
7 10
Cameron Gaudette D 35
1
4
5 36
Max Pineo F 30
3
2
5 10
Jake LaRusso F 19
3
2
5 10
Matt Allen F 22
3
1
4 25
Alexander Tertyshny D 30
0
4
4 16
Charles Banquier D 16
2
2
4 28
Devon Carlstrom D 35
0
3
3 10
Ryan Davies D 19
1
2
3 2
Nolan FitzPatrick F 20
1
1
2 15
Ryan King F 13
1
0
1 10
Cameron Collins F 18
0
1
1 2
Dylan Meilun G 26
0
0
0 2
Gavin FitzPatrick G 14
0
0
0 0
Cam Mannion D 18
0
0
0 8
Dylan Ghaemi G 1
0
0
0 0
Michael Martignetti D 4
0
0
0 4
Hunter Hastings D 34
0
0
0 18
Jack Shemligian D 4
0
0
0 2
Total
62
96
158
460
[ 5]
Goaltending statistics
Name
Games
Minutes
Wins
Losses
Ties
Goals Against
Saves
Shut Outs
SV % GAA
Dylan Meilun 26
1456:41
2
24
0
122
850
0
.874
5.03
Dylan Ghaemi 1
18:20
0
0
0
2
13
0
.867
6.55
Gavin FitzPatrick 14
675:03
0
10
0
85
380
0
.817
7.55
Empty Net
-
15:49
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
Total
36
2165:53
2
34
0
213
1243
0
.854
5.90
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 (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
–
NR
USA Hockey
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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NR
NR
Note: USCHO did not release a poll in weeks 11 and 25. [ 6] Note: USA Hockey did not release a poll in week 12.
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