This Weekend
After a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over St. Lawrence, Union fell 8-2 against Clarkson last weekend. Union hosts Brown and Yale for the first time since 2019.
Media Coverage
Fans can watch this weekend's game on ESPN+. Live stats will be available through UnionAthletics.com.
Social Media
Receive real-time updates during all Union men's hockey games by following the team's official Twitter account @UnionMHockey. Additional behind-the-scenes looks are also available through the team's official Instagram account, @UnionMHockey.
vs. Brown
Union will host the Bears for the first time since claiming a 5-0 victory on December 6, 2019. The last time the two programs met was just over two years ago, with the Dutchmen falling 3-2 on January 18, 2020 in Providence.
vs. Yale
The last time Union and Yale met was on March 8, 2020. The Dutchmen lost a double-overtime heartbreaker in the final game in the best-of-three opening series of the ECAC Hockey Playoffs to end the season.
Scouting the Bears
Brown has not played a game since January 2, a 7-1 loss to Merrimack College. The Bears are 3-11-0 overall and 3-6-0 in conference play.
Brown boasts one of the best penalty kill units in the country. They rank fifth in the nation on the penalty kill at 89.7 percent.
Senior Justin Jallen is the leading scorer for the Bears with 10 points (5g, 5a) through 14 games, including a two-goal game against Yale on 12/10. First-year Mathieu Caron leads the way between the pipes with eight starts and ten appearances, with a 2-6-0 record, a .911 save percentage, a 3.10 GAA and a pair of shutouts.
Scouting the Bulldogs
Yale is coming off of a 2-2 tie with Colgate last Saturday. They Bulldogs are 3-10-1 this season and 2-7-1 in conference play.
Sophmores Niklas Allain (4g, 3a) and Teddy Wooding (3g, 4a) lead the Bulldogs with seven points each this season.
All three goaltenders for Yale have seen playing time this season. Sophomore Nathan Reid has played the most minutes, starting in seven games for the Bulldogs on way to a 3-3-1 record, a .903 save percentage, and a 2.69 GAA.
Meet Murphy
Junior transfer
Connor Murphy has been excellent between the pipes for the Dutchmen. Murphy stopped 89 shots in the series against Maine, including 51 stops on December 10, earning ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Week for the second time this season. The 51 saves ranks ninth in Union's Division I single-game record list and ranks second in Division I this season for a single game. Murphy has stopped 570 shots this season, which ranks fifth nationally, on the way to a 6-10-2 record with two shutouts.
Murphy Named to Mike Richter Award Watch List
Junior
Connor Murphy was named to the preliminary Mike Richter Award Watch List on Thursday, January 20.
Steady Seger
Junior assistant captain
Gabriel Seger has been a steady presence in the faceoff circle for the Dutchmen. The junior is winning 52.1 percent of faceoffs.
Aside from his steadying presence in the circle, Seger has made an impact on the Dutchmen offense. The junior is tied for second on the team with nine points (3-6-9). Union is 4-3-1 when Seger scores a point.
Ironman Estes
Senior defenseman
Brandon Estes played in his 100th consecutive game on December 10 at Maine. The last game Estes missed was on February 3, 2018. The senior has played in 128 career games for the Dutchmen (12-34-46), including 104 in a row.
Kozi's Kids
Senior captain
Josh Kosack launched his second Kozi's Kids fundraiser on November 15 to benefit C.O.C.O.A. House, a non-profit that provides a safe place for inner-city Schenectady children to go after school with a focus on building life skills, academics, and mentorship. After raising over $5,000 for new laptops and Christmas presents in a year without Dutchmen hockey, Kosack is aiming higher this year with a goal of $20,000. C.O.C.O.A. House purchased the building next door to create a second space for kids with an emphasis on a state-of-the-art entrepreneurship space, a lounge area, study rooms, and other resources. The money will go to developing a Kozi's Kids lounge and purchasing Christmas presents for children in the Tri-City area. As of 8:00 p.m on January 13, over $40,000 has been raised. To learn more about the fundraiser, or to donate, please visit UnionAthletics.com/KozisKids. A final amount raised will be announced soon.
Ranked Robertson
Sophomore forward
Liam Robertson is off to a great start this season. Robertson is ranked ninth nationally and first in the conference with four power-play goals through 13 games. The forward is tied for second on the team with eight points (5-3-8), five of which came on special teams (4-1-5).
Robertson Earns Player of the Week
Following a career game against Merrimack College,
Liam Robertson was named the ECAC Hockey Player of the Week. Junior assistant captain
Gabriel Seger has been a steady presence in the faceoff circle for the Dutchmen. Seger is ranked 35th nationally with 124 faceoff wins, which is good for sixth in the conference. The junior is winning 51.8 percent of faceoffs.
Lighting The Lamp Fast
Union scored the first goal in seven out of its first ten games played this season, including three games in which the Dutchmen scored within the first 2:01 of the game. Despite that advantage, Union was only 2-3-2 in those seven contests.
First-Year Force
First-year
Michael Hodge has established himself as a steady offensive presence in the first 13 games. The forward started the season on a five-game point streak, registering three goals and three assists during that time. Hodge is tied for first on the team with nine points.
How Sweep It Is
On Monday, October 18, the ECAC announced a clean sweep of their weekly awards by the Dutchmen. Senior
Brandon Estes earned Player of the Week honors, scoring one goal and adding three assists from the blue line. Junior
Connor Murphy garnered Goalie of the Week recognition, posting a 1.92 goals against average and a .945 save percentage with 69 saves in two contests. First-year
Collin Graf played a role in both Union goals in Friday's 2-1 win over the Tigers, scoring his first collegiate goal on the power play and then picking up the primary assist on Estes' game-winning goal.
This marked the first time that Union swept the weekly awards since March 2014 when Daniel Carr '14 (Player), Colin Stevens '15 (Goalie), and Mike Vecchione '17 (Rookie) were all recognized.
Oh Captains, My Captains
Senior
Josh Kosack will wear the captains' "C" this season while juniors
Dylan Anhorn and
Gabriel Seger will don the "A" for the Dutchmen in 2021-22. Kosack is captaining the team for the second straight season, after serving as a team leader during the 2020-21 pandemic year.
Looking to Surprise
Union was picked to finish in a tie for eighth in the ECAC Hockey preseason coaches poll, earning 40 points to tie with Rensselaer. The local media were even more pessimistic about Union's chances, voting the Dutchmen 11th out of 12 teams (26 points) in the preseason media poll.
Welcome to the Show
Heading into the 2021-22 season, more than half (16 of 31) of Union's players have never played in a collegiate game. Seven sophomores were with the team last year but did not compete, as Union did not play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program also welcomed eight first-year players to the team this season as well.
