Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey

The Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ohio State University. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. They play at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey
Current season
Ohio State Buckeyes athletic logo
UniversityOhio State University
ConferenceBig Ten
Head coachSteve Rohlik
12th season, 197–163–43 (.542)
Assistant coaches
ArenaValue City Arena
Columbus, Ohio
ColorsScarlet and gray[1]
   
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four
1998, 2018
NCAA Tournament appearances
1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023
Conference Tournament championships
1972, 2004
Conference regular season championships
1972, 2019
Current uniform

History

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The Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey program began in 1963, the team played at the new Ohio State Ice Rink, constructed in 1961. The Buckeyes were a founding member of the CCHA in 1971. The Buckeyes won the inaugural 1972 CCHA men's ice hockey tournament with a 3–0 win over Saint Louis University.[2]

One of the team's most successful seasons came in 1997–1998, the year before the Buckeyes moved into new the 17,500-seat Value City Arena, which replaced the aging and undersized (1,400-seat) Ohio State Ice Rink. The team finished the 1997–1998 season with an overall record of 27–13–2. They secured an at-large bid to the 1998 tournament.[3] That same season the Buckeyes advanced to the 1998 Frozen Four and lost in the semifinal game to Boston College 5–2.[3] The 1998 tournament was the program's first of two all-time Frozen Four appearances, the other coming in 2018. In 1999 the team advanced to the 1999 NCAA tournament. Despite a first round elimination with a 4–2 loss to Maine,[4] this marked the first time in school history the team made the NCAA tournament in consecutive seasons.[5]

The time period during the early 2000s was the most successful period in the program's history. Ohio State made the NCAA Post season tournament in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The 2003–2004 season also saw the Buckeyes win the school's second CCHA post season tournament with a 4–2 win over Big Ten and CCHA rival Michigan.[6] After three seasons, the Buckeyes returned to the NCAA tournament in 2009,[7] when they received an at-large bid to the 2009 NCAA tournament after a 5th-place finish in the CCHA regular season and falling to Alaska in the CCHA Quarterfinals. In the 2009 NCAA tournament the team lost 8–3 to Boston University in the first round.[8] The program was also invited to play in the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic against Wisconsin on February 11, 2006, which was the second-ever outdoor ice hockey game played between college teams.[9]

On March 21, 2011 the Big Ten Conference announced plans to sponsor men's ice hockey starting in 2013–14 season. Ohio State along with CCHA rivals, Michigan and Michigan State would leave the CCHA to join Minnesota and Wisconsin from the WCHA and Penn State, who would elevate their men's and women's American Collegiate Hockey Association club programs to varsity status, to form a six-team Big Ten Hockey Conference.[10]

During the first half of the 2011–2012 season, the Buckeyes jumped out to a sizeable lead in the CCHA standings when the team recorded a 10–3–1 conference record.[11] The second half of the season proved much harder for Ohio State when the team recorded an eleven-game winless streak through January and the first half of February. The team broke the streak with a 4–3 win over Western Michigan,[12] the team's lone win in the second half of the season.[13] The Buckeyes fell from a season high, second-place ranking in January 2012 to 21st place by the end of the regular season.[14][15] In the first round of the 2012 CCHA tournament, Ohio State was swept by Notre Dame 2–0 and 4–2 in the best-of-three series.[16]

Despite an up and down 2013–14 season, Ohio State had a good showing in the inaugural Big Ten Hockey tournament. After defeating Michigan State in overtime in the first round, the Buckeyes upset #1 Minnesota 3–1. They ultimately fell 5–4 in overtime in the championship game to the Wisconsin Badgers. Despite missing out on the NCAA tournament, Ohio State would finish the 2013–14 season ranked #20.

After back to back losing seasons in 2014–15 and 2015–16, Ohio State had their first 20 win season and NCAA tournament berth in 8 years. Led by forwards Nick Schilkey and Mason Jobst, the Buckeyes had the second ranked offense in college hockey and a historically great power play. Ohio State finished third in the Big Ten, their highest finish in the league's four-year history. Despite the successful season, Ohio State did not clinch a tournament berth until Penn State defeated Wisconsin in the 2017 Big Ten tournament, giving the Buckeyes the final at large berth and the 4 seed in the West Regional in Fargo, North Dakota. The Buckeyes faced off against the #2 overall seed, the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs in the 1st round. A third period comeback sent the game to overtime with the score tied at two. The Bulldogs ended the Buckeyes season on a goal from Willie Raskob at 11:58 of the first overtime.

Season-by-season results

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Records vs. Big Ten teams

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As of the 2021-22 season[18]

SchoolTeamAway ArenaOverall recordWin %HomeAwayLast Result
University of MichiganWolverinesYost Ice Arena 44–85–14.36223–37–618–43–83-0 L
Michigan State UniversitySpartansMunn Ice Arena 46–89–13.35024–36–617–47–75-1 W
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers 3M Arena at Mariucci 7–30–4.2254–9–12–16–34-1 L
University of Notre DameFighting Irish Compton Family Ice Arena 37–36–10.51219–16–615–18–43-2 L
Pennsylvania State UniversityNittany Lions Pegula Ice Arena16–10–2.5938–5–17–4–14-1 W
University of Wisconsin–MadisonBadgers Kohl Center 17–18–3.4738–6–18–6–24-3 W

Coaches

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The Buckeyes are currently coached by Steve Rohlik. He was announced the new head coach on April 24, 2013 shortly after the departure of Mark Osiecki.[19]

All-time coaching records

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As of completion of 2023–24 season[5]

TenureCoachYearsRecordPct.
2013–presentSteve Rohlik11197–163–43.542
2010–2013Mark Osiecki346–50–16.482
1995–2010John Markell15†280–267–56.511
1975–1995Jerry Welsh20†328–381–56.465
1972–1975Gerald Walford341–46–4.473
1970–1972Dave Chambers244–14–0.759
1966–1970Harry Neale449–48–3.505
1965–1966Glen Sonmor19–7–0.563
1963–1965Tom Bedecki26–14–0.300
Totals9 coaches61 seasons1,000–990–178.502

† John Markell coached the final 9 games of the 1994–95 season after Jerry Welsh resigned.

Statistical leaders

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Career points leaders

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PlayerYearsGPGAPtsPIM
Paul Pooley1980–1984149114156270165
Ray Meyers1970–1974118107126233160
Dave Kobryn1980–198415472151223194
Andy Browne1980–1984139104108212134
Paul Tilley1976–198015081131212177
Larry Marson1978–19821438212821049
Bruce Allworth1973–19769471114185222
Rick Brebant1984–198711175108183178
Tom Scanlon1976–198014576101177215
Peter Bartkiewicz1969–1973115868817468
Perry Pooley1981–19841528589174151

Career goaltending leaders

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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 30 games played

PlayerYearsGPMinWLTGASOSV%GAA
Dave Caruso2002–2006965640523291959.9192.07
Brady Hjelle2011–201342236116186825.9332.08
Sean Romeo2017–2019543189301771185.9192.22
Jakub Dobeš2021–2023754405422851686.9262.29
Tommy Nappier2017–2021824678403081808.9252.31

Statistics current through the end of the 2023–24 season.

Players

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Current roster

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As of July 6, 2023.[20]

No.S/P/CPlayerClassPosHeightWeightDoBHometownPrevious teamNHL rights
1 Logan TernessJuniorG6' 0" (1.83 m)175 lb (79 kg)2002-09-01North Vancouver, British ColumbiaUConn (HEA)
2 Nathan McBrayerFreshmanD6' 0" (1.83 m)173 lb (78 kg)2004-05-11Dublin, OhioMuskegon (USHL)
4 John LarkinSophomoreD6' 2" (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)2001-01-26Northville, MichiganAustin (NAHL)
6 Mason KleeGraduateD6' 2" (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg)1999-10-04Castle Rock, ColoradoRPI (ECAC)
7 Brent JohnsonJuniorD6' 0" (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)2003-03-20Dallas, TexasNorth Dakota (NCHC)WSH, 80th overall 2021
8 Scooter BrickeyGraduateD6' 4" (1.93 m)215 lb (98 kg)1999-05-27Burtchville, MichiganWestern Michigan (NCHC)
9 Riley HughesGraduateF6' 2" (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg)2000-06-27Westwood, MassachusettsNortheastern (ECAC)NYR, 216th overall 2018
10 Thomas WeisFreshmanF5' 9" (1.75 m)170 lb (77 kg)2002-02-08Madison, WisconsinMadison (USHL)
12 Caden BrownJuniorD5' 11" (1.8 m)185 lb (84 kg)2003-06-22St. Louis, MissouriWaterloo (USHL)
14 Dalton MessinaGraduateF5' 11" (1.8 m)195 lb (88 kg)1998-03-29Macomb, MichiganYoungstown (USHL)
15 Cam ThiesingJuniorF6' 0" (1.83 m)184 lb (83 kg)2001-03-26Nashville, TennesseeGreen Bay (USHL)
16 Max MontesFreshmanF5' 8" (1.73 m)165 lb (75 kg)2003-09-01Hartland, WisconsinDubuque (USHL)
18 Michael GildonSeniorF6' 2" (1.88 m)196 lb (89 kg)2001-06-21Plano, TexasNTDP (USHL)
19 Stephen HallidaySophomoreF6' 4" (1.93 m)210 lb (95 kg)2002-07-02Glenwood, MarylandDubuque (USHL)OTT, 104th overall 2022
20 Matt CassidyGraduateF6' 0" (1.83 m)187 lb (85 kg)1999-07-31Medford, New JerseyYoungstown (USHL)
21 Joe DunlapSeniorF6' 0" (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)1999-11-30Windham, New HampshireFargo (USHL)
23 Davis BurnsideSophomoreF6' 0" (1.83 m)176 lb (80 kg)2003-09-22Scottsdale, ArizonaDubuque (USHL)
25 Sam DeckhutFreshmanF5' 11" (1.8 m)186 lb (84 kg)2002-04-02San Diego, CaliforniaSioux City (USHL)
28 William SmithFreshmanD6' 1" (1.85 m)193 lb (88 kg)2003-03-29Toronto, OntarioOmaha (USHL)
29 Ryan GordonFreshmanF6' 0" (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)2002-05-05Duluth, GeorgiaSioux Falls (USHL)
34 Reilly HerbstJuniorG6' 0" (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)2000-02-17Niwot, ColoradoOmaha (USHL)
44 Theo WallbergFreshmanD6' 5" (1.96 m)203 lb (92 kg)2003-12-04Stockholm, SwedenDubuque (USHL)OTT, 168th overall 2022
60 Kristoffer EberlyGraduateG6' 4" (1.93 m)208 lb (94 kg)2002-12-10Pinckney, MichiganGreen Bay (USHL)
71 Patrick GuzzoSeniorF6' 3" (1.91 m)198 lb (90 kg)2001-11-27Marysville, MichiganWaterloo (USHL)
91 Jake DunlapSophomoreF5' 9" (1.75 m)175 lb (79 kg)2001-12-05Windham, New HampshireNew Hampshire (HEA)
93 Damien CarfagnaSophomoreD6' 0" (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)2002-12-12Wood-Ridge, New JerseyNew Hampshire (HEA)

Awards and honors

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NCAA

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Individual awards

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All-Americans

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AHCA First Team All-Americans

AHCA Second Team All-Americans

CCHA

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Individual awards

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All-Conference Teams

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First Team All-CCHA

Second Team All-CCHA

CCHA All-Rookie Team

Big Ten

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Individual awards

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All-Conference Teams

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First Team All-Big Ten

Second Team All-Big Ten

Big Ten All-Rookie Team

Ohio State Buckeyes Hall of Fame

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The following is a list of people associated with the Ohio State men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Ohio State Buckeyes Hall of Fame.[21]

Olympians

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This is a list of Ohio State alumni who have played on an Olympic team.[18]

NamePositionOhio State TenureTeamYearFinish
Andrè SignorettiDefenseman1997–2001 ITA200611th
Ryan KeslerCenter2002–2003 USA2010  Silver
Matt TomkinsGoaltender2013–2017 CAN20226th

As of July 1, 2023.

= NHL All-Star team= NHL All-Star[22]= NHL All-Star[22] and NHL All-Star team= Hall of Famers

One Buckeye played in the WHA.

PlayerPositionTeam(s)YearsAvco Cups
Bill ReedDefensemanMIC/BAL, CAC1974–19760

Source:[23]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Ohio State University Department of Athletics Logo Guidelines" (PDF). July 1, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Pletsch, Fred; Courtney Welch (2008). "Season By Season". 2008–09 CCHA Media Guide and Record Book (PDF). Central Collegiate Hockey Association. pp. 119–152. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
  3. ^ a b "1998 NCAA tournament". Inside College Hockey. April 2002. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  4. ^ "1999 NCAA tournament". Inside College Hockey. April 2002. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Ohio State Men's Hockey Team History". U.S. College Hockey Online. 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  6. ^ Weston, Paula C. (March 20, 2004). "Buckeyes Shock Wolverines For CCHA Title". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  7. ^ "2009 NCAA tournament". Inside College Hockey. April 2002. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  8. ^ Connelly, Jim (March 28, 2009). "Top-Seeded Boston University Storms Past Ohio State". U.S. College Hockey Online. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  9. ^ Albright, David (February 14, 2006). "On top of the ol' Tundra, a great day for hockey". ESPN. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  10. ^ Staff (March 21, 2011). "Big Ten confirms plan to sponsor hockey starting in 2013–14 season". USCHO. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
  11. ^ Dowd, James V. (December 16, 2011). "CCHA: Midseason Report". Inside College Hockey. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  12. ^ Holleran, Andrew (February 12, 2012). "Ohio State hockey's 11-game winless skid snapped against Western Michigan". The Lantern. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  13. ^ Holleran, Andrew (February 28, 2012). "Ohio State men's ice hockey slips from grace". The Lantern. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  14. ^ "USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll: January 09, 2012". U.S. College Hockey Online. January 9, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  15. ^ "USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll: February 27, 2012". U.S. College Hockey Online. February 27, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  16. ^ Atchison, John (March 5, 2012). "Notre Dame Sweeps Ohio St Out of CCHA playoffs, Faces Michigan Next". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  17. ^ "MEN'S HOCKEY ALL-TIME RECORDS". Ohio State Buckeyes. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  18. ^ a b c "Ohio State Men's Hockey Team Guide 2018-19" (PDF). Ohio State Buckeyes. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  19. ^ "Rohlik becomes ninth head coach in program history".
  20. ^ "2023–24 Roster". Ohio State Buckeyes. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  21. ^ "Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees" (PDF). Ohio State Buckeyes. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  22. ^ a b Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
  23. ^ "Alumni report for Ohio State University". Hockey DB. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
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