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
3rd season, 13–31–3 (.309)
ArenaIslanders Iceworks
Northwell Health Ice Center
LocationBrookville, 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 2021–22 season

Tenure Coach Years Record Pct.
2020–PresentBrett Riley213–31–3.309
Totals 1 coach 2 seasons 13–31–3 .309

Roster

As of September 21, 2021.[7]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 Kris Carlson Graduate G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 196 lb (89 kg) 1997-08-19 Centreville, Virginia Alaska Anchorage (WCHA) —
2 Nolan McElhaney Junior D 6' 3" (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-04-22 Natick, Massachusetts New Hampshire (HEA) —
3 Carson Musser Graduate D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 191 lb (87 kg) 1997-04-21 Grand Rapids, Michigan Bowling Green (WCHA) —
4 Spencer Cox Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-02-07 Powell, Ohio Chippewa (NAHL) —
5 Jordan Timmons Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1998-10-25 Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Robert Morris (AHA) —
6 Tanner Hopps Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-01-02 Delta, British Columbia Drayton Valley (AJHL) —
7 Jordan Di Cicco Sophomore D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 1999-03-17 London, Ontario Brooks (AJHL) —
8 Isaiah Fox Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 163 lb (74 kg) 2000-07-05 Pierrefonds, Quebec Maine (NAHL) —
9 Zack Bross Graduate F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-03-11 St. Louis, Missouri UMass Boston (NEHC) —
10 Tanner Schachle Senior F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1997-06-20 Wasilla, Alaska Alaska Anchorage (WCHA) —
11 Max Balinson Senior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 1996-10-05 Ancaster, Ontario Arizona State (NCAA) —
12 Zack Nazzarett Sophomore F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2000-08-25 Cheektowaga, New York New Jersey (NAHL) —
13 Jacob Franczak Sophomore F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2000-06-13 Edmonton, Alberta Sherwood Park (AJHL) —
14 Aaron White Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 1999-06-03 Toledo, Ohio Amarillo (NAHL) —
15 Carter Ekberg Senior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1997-05-14 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Air Force (AHA) —
16 Marty Westhaver Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-03-15 Victoria, British Columbia Victoria (BCHL) —
17 Nolan Welsh Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 161 lb (73 kg) 1999-06-23 Burnaby, British Columbia Prince George (BCHL) —
18 Derek Osik Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1998-03-30 Shrewsbury, Massachusetts UMass Lowell (HEA) —
19 Jack Quinn Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1999-12-28 Lancaster, Massachusetts Kenai River (NAHL) —
20 Gustav Müller Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 1999-04-23 Hudiksvall, Sweden Madison (USHL) —
21 Tyler Welsh Graduate F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1997-03-07 Whistler, British Columbia Yale (ECAC) —
22 Rob McCollum Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1999-11-04 Thunder Bay, Ontario Muskegon (USHL) —
23 Ethan Martini Freshman D 6' 7" (2.01 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2000-10-04 Trail, British Columbia Penticton (BCHL) —
25 Preston Brodziak Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-06-29 Estevan, Saskatchewan Prince George (BCHL) —
26 Daine Dubois Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-09-11 Williams Lake, British Columbia Bonnyville (AJHL) —
27 Billy Jerry Graduate F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1997-11-21 River Falls, Wisconsin RPI (ECAC) —
28 P. J. Marrocco Senior F 5' 8" (1.73 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1997-08-27 Edmonton, Alberta Arizona State (NCAA) —
29 Vincent Purpura Senior G 6' 6" (1.98 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1998-10-29 Lemont, Illinois Boston University (HEA) —
35 Brandon Perrone Junior G 5' 9" (1.75 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1998-10-26 Hauppauge, New York Alaska Anchorage (WCHA) —
42 Justin Thompson Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2000-06-14 Maplewood, Minnesota Janesville (NAHL) —
44 Jake Stevens Graduate F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1996-12-06 Naperville, Illinois St. Lawrnce (ECAC) —
55 Dylan Schuett Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 2000-09-24 Medicine Hat, Alberta Northeast (NAHL) —

Statistical leaders

Career points leaders
Player Years GP G A Pts PIM
Billy Jerry 2021–2022 34 14 17 31 10
Tyler Welsh 2021–Present 27 7 18 25 26
Nolan Welsh 2020–Present 45 8 12 20 16
Spencer Cox 2021–Present 34 7 13 20 47
Jake Stevens 2021–Present 34 4 13 17 19
Jordan Timmons 2021–Present 29 8 8 16 33
Zack Bross 2020–Present 42 8 7 15 45
Max Balinson 2020–Present 28 5 8 13 27
Jordan Di Cicco 2020–Present 42 4 9 13 18
Jack Quinn 2020–Present 41 5 8 13 23

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–Present2110786110591.8943.28
Kris Carlson2021–Present1810494113622.8873.55

Statistics current through the start of the 2022-23 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. "2020-21 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". LIU Sharks. Retrieved November 5, 2020.


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