April 24, 2012
Ephs Hand Out 2011-12 Team Awards and Announce 2012-13 Captains
March 27, 2012
Justin Troiani Named to New England Div. II-III All Star Team
Third post season honor for Troiani
March 16, 2012
Justin Troiani Named First Team CCM Hockey All-American
8th Eph coached by Bill Kangas to be named an All-American
March 3, 2012
Lord Jeffs clip Ephs 2-1 in NESCAC semifinals
Justin Troiani's late goal wasn't enough as the Williams Men's Hockey team ended their season with a closely-fought 2-1 loss to rival Amherst.
March 1, 2012
Justin Troiani Named First Team All-NESCAC for Second Time
Troiani has recorded season bests in goals (8) and assists (15) this winter
February 28, 2012
Ephs to Battle Amherst in Amherst in NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Saturday
Ephs seek to return to NESCAC finals for second straight year
February 25, 2012
Wickman's OT goal sends Ephs to NESCAC semis
John Wickman's goal fourteen minutes in overtime gave the Williams Men's Hockey team a 4-3 win over the Tufts Jumbos in the NESCAC quarterfinals.
February 23, 2012
Senior Goalie Ryan Purdy Named Joe Concannon Award Semifinalist for Second Straight Year
Purdy's 2011-12 season save percentage (.929) mirrors his career number
February 21, 2012
Ephs Open NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament on the Road at Tufts Saturday
Williams and Tufts split the two regular season contests, with both visiting teams claiming wins
February 19, 2012
Ephs Win On Senior Day, 5-1 Over Hamilton
The Williams College men’s ice hockey team (11-8-5, 8-8-2) celebrated Senior Class Recognition Day this afternoon as they hosted the Hamilton Continentals (8-13-3, 4-12-2).
February 18, 2012
Ephs fall 3-1 to nationally-ranked rival Amherst
Craig Kitto's late goal wasn't enough as two first-period goals spurred the Amherst Lord Jeffs to a 3-1 win over the Williams Men's Hockey team.
February 11, 2012
Late flurry not enough as Ephs fall 3-2 to Panthers
The Williams Men's Hockey team came back from a 3-0 deficit but ran out of time as the Middlebury Panthers escaped with a 3-2 victory.
February 9, 2012
Ephs drop physical 5-1 contest to Middlebury
The Williams Men's Hockey team surrendered three second-period goals Thursday night en route to a 5-1 loss to NESCAC rival Middlebury.
February 5, 2012
Cardinals down Ephs 4-1
The Wesleyan Cardinals scored four unanswered goals to extend the Williams Men's Hockey team's winless streak to four games.
February 4, 2012
Trinity hands Ephs a 3-1 road loss
Bantam goaltender Benjamin Coulthard made 47 saves as the Williams Men's Hockey team received its second loss in three games.
January 30, 2012
Ephs Now 14th in USCHO.com National Poll
Currently in third place the Ephs head to Connecticut this weekend to face Trinity and Wesleyan Saturday night and Sunday afternoon
January 28, 2012
Ephs End In 3-3 Tie Against NESCAC Foe Conn. College
Williamstown, MA – The Williams College men’s ice hockey team (10-3-5) went right back at it at home this afternoon battling to a 3-3 tie against the Connecticut College Camels (5-10-3).
January 27, 2012
Purdy's 55 Saves Weren't Enough To Fight Off the Jumbos
Coming off of a high scoring 5-4 victory over the Colby Mules last weekend, the Williams College men’s ice hockey team (10-3-4) hosted the Tufts University Jumbos (8-7-1). The Jumbos entered Chapman Lansing Rink tonight coming off of an overtime win last weekend against Wesleyan University.
January 24, 2012
Like Father, Like Son
The past two years parents of Williams men's ice hockey players have come together to play pond hockey.
January 23, 2012
Ephs Now 12th in USCHO.com National Poll
Ephs home this weekend for games vs. Tufts Friday and Connecticut College on Saturday
January 21, 2012
The Ephs Close Their Tour of Maine With a 5-4 Victory Over Colby
Coming off of their first loss in over a month, the Williams College men’s ice hockey team (10-2-4) was looking to get back on track this afternoon against the Colby Mules (3-14-0). Colby entered tonight’s contest on a six game skid, but fought the Ephs all the way through the end of the third period. The high-powered Ephs were able to fend off the Mules and hold on for a 5-4 victory.
January 20, 2012
Ephs fall 4-2 to NESCAC foe Bowdoin
Bowdoin scored three goals in the third period to pull away from the Williams College Men's Hockey team.
January 17, 2012
Craig Kitto's 2 First Period Goals Help Kangas To Win Number 300
In search of his 300th career win, head coach Bill Kangas led his Williams College men’s ice hockey team (9-1-4) onto the ice this afternoon against the Wentworth Leopards (10-5-1). The 8-2 victory over the Leopards today makes Kangas only the second Williams College men’s ice hockey coach to reach 300 wins.
January 14, 2012
Ephs Score Three 3rd Period Goals to Tie Third Ranked SUNY Plattsburgh
Williams College men’s ice hockey (8-1-4) hosted the Plattsburgh Cardinal (11-2-4) who are ranked 3rd in the nation and were 6-0-3 in their last nine games. The two teams battled all the way through an overtime period and would finish deadlocked at 3 goals apiece.
January 13, 2012
Effective Immediately All TEAMLINE Video Webcasts From Williams Will Be F-R-E-E
From now on all video webcasts of the 15 Eph teams covered will be available on TEAMLINE for F-R-E-E
January 13, 2012
Ephs Travel to Skidmore and End in 1-1 Tie
The Williams College men’s ice hockey team was on the road this evening to take on the Skidmore Thoroughbreds. The Ephs entered tonight’s contest against the Thoroughbreds undefeated after the holiday vacation; and with hopes to continue their four game win streak, fought to a 1-1 tie.
January 9, 2012
Ephs Move Up Two Places in USCHO.com National Poll to 11th
Bill Kangas's Ephs have won four in a row
January 9, 2012
Ryan Purdy Named Co-NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Week
Purdy collects his second award of the season
January 7, 2012
Purdy's 49 Saves Lead The Ephs to Overtime Win Over Wesleyan University
Coming off of a big four goal win last night, the Williams College men’s ice hockey team faced off against a strong Wesleyan team (8-3-0) who entered Lansing Chapman Rink hoping to better their five game win streak.
January 6, 2012
Williams Men's Hockey Rallies to 7-3 Victory Over Trinity College
Looking for their seventh with of the season and secnd win of the new year, the Williams College men’s hockey team (7-1-2) found the back of the net seven times in a win over the Trinity College Bantams (4-6) of Hartford CT.
January 3, 2012
Ephs Remain 13th Nationally in Men’s Ice Hockey
First of three games this week is tonight at Westfield State
January 3, 2012
Ephs escape with 2-1 win over Westfield State
The Williams College Men's Hockey team survived a late comeback from the Westfield State Owls to secure their sixth win of the season.
December 13, 2011
Ephs Now 13th in USCHO National Poll
The ephs slipped to 13th from 12th after a 1-1 week.
December 10, 2011
Ephs rebound with a 5-1 win over Hamilton
The Williams Men's Hockey team scored three goals in the third period to secure a decisive 5-1 win over NESCAC foe Hamilton College.
December 9, 2011
Late comeback falls short as Ephs fall to Amherst, 5-4
A valiant comeback effort by the Williams Men's Hockey team was stymied by Amherst College, who handed the Ephs their first loss of the season.
December 6, 2011
Eph Men's Ice Hockey Supporting MSLF with "Goals to Assist" For Third Consecutive Year
The Ephs raised $4,000 last year and hope to top $5,000 this season.
December 5, 2011
Eph Men's Ice Hockey Goes From Unranked to 12th in USCHO.com Poll
The Ephs are playing stellar defense thus far in compiling a 4-0-2 record.
December 5, 2011
Ryan Purdy named NESCAC Player of the Week
December 3, 2011
Ephs down Conn. College for another 4-1 victory
The Williams College Men's Hockey Team scored three goals in the second period en route to another 4-1 win over the Mules.
December 2, 2011
Williams pulls away from Tufts for a 4-1 win
Aided by two third period goals from Nick Anderson '14, the Williams College Men's Hockey team notched a 4-1 victory over the Tufts Jumbos.
November 27, 2011
Ephs draw a 1-1 tie with Manhattanville
A late Manhattanville goal forced the Williams College Men's Hockey team to settle for a 1-1 tie with the Manhattanville College Valiants in the Ephs' first road match of the season.
November 25, 2011
Sam Flood '83 Out to Claim "Black Friday" for the NHL and NBC Sports
Former Eph ice hockey captain Sam Flood has won 15 Emmys and covered most of the major sporting events in USAand the world and now he wants to establish "Black Friday" as a day for the NHL and NBC Sports
November 22, 2011
Ephs record second victory, skate past Babson 5-2
Coming off an overtime win, the Williams College Men's Hockey team used their momentum to cruise to a 5-2 victory over the Babson College Beavers here at Lansing Chapman Rink.
November 20, 2011
Lyons' OT goal lifts Ephs past Mules, 4-3
After giving up a two-goal lead in the third period, the Williams College Men's Hockey team notched their first win of the season over the Colby College Mules on an overtime goal from forward Mark Lyons '13.
November 19, 2011
Ephs battle to a 3-3 tie against Bowdoin
Two late goals in the final five minutes by the Bowdoin College Polar Bears erased a two-goal lead for the Williams College Men’s Hockey team and forced a 3-3 tie in the Ephs’ season opener at Lansing Chapman Rink.
November 16, 2011
Season Outlook
“I believe every good team relies on its seniors and this year’s seniors had very good role models last year (and the last three years) and they’ve seized the reins now," said Eph head coach Bill Kangas.
July 15, 2011
Catching Up With "Scuba" Steve Maier
Catching up with Steve Maier is easier said than done.
April 18, 2011
Men's Ice Hockey 2010-11 Team Awards
The Williams College men's ice hockey team that finished second in the 20111 NESCAC Championship Tournament handed out their team awards and named next year's captains recently.
March 30, 2011
Ryan Purdy Named to New England Div. II/III New England Hockey Writers Team
Ryan Purdy second Eph in two years named to New England Division II/III all-star team.
March 23, 2011
Ephs Ryan Purdy was one of Five Finalists for the Joe Concannon Award
Concannon Award recognizes best Division II-III American born player in New England.
March 6, 2011
Bowdoin tops Ephs 5-2 in NESCAC title game
Bowdoin scored in every period to deny the Ephs the NESCAC title this afternoon in Lansing Chapman Rink
March 5, 2011
Ephs win 3-2 OT thriller to advance to NESCAC finals
Co-captain Matt Masucci’s overtime goal lifted the #2-seeded Williams College men’s hockey team over the #8-seeded Wesleyan Cardinals and sent the Ephs to their second NESCAC final in school history.
March 3, 2011
Ben Contini, Brian Malchoff and Ryan Purdy Collect All-NESCAC Honors
Named to the 2011 All-NESCAC First Team was senior forward Ben Contini, while senior defenseman Brian Malchoff and junior goalie Ryan Purdy were named to the Second Team.
March 2, 2011
Ephs set to host NESCAC Championship semifinals/final
March 1, 2011
Pre-Sale for NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Semifinals and Final at Williams this weekend
Bill Kangas’s Williams men’s ice hockey team (15-7-3) will be hosting the NESCAC Tournament semifinals and championship game this Saturday and Sunday.
February 28, 2011
Ephs move up to 12th in USCHO.com poll and host NESCAC Tournament Semis and Final
For the first time ever Williams is hosting the NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament semifinals and final this Saturday and Sunday.
February 26, 2011
Wickman's late goal sends Ephs to NESCAC semifinals
Two goals in the final period lifted the Williams College men's hockey team past the Trinity Bantams and into the semifinal round of the NESCAC tournament.
February 24, 2011
Ephs set to host Trinity in NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey quarterfinal contest Saturday
#2 Williams hosts #7 Trinity Saturday in NESCAC quarterfinal at 4:00 p.m.
February 22, 2011
Ephs Remain 14th in the USCHO.com National Men's Ice Hockey Poll
Williams and Hamilton are the lone NESCAC teams ranked in the top 15 nationally by USCHO.com.
February 21, 2011
Ticket Info for NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Williams will host Trinity in a NESCAC quarterfinal contest in the 2011 NESCAC Tournament.
February 19, 2011
Ephs secure home ice with 7-2 win over Skidmore
The Williams College men's hockey team secured a home game in next week's NESCAC quarterfinals with a big 7-2 win over Skidmore.
February 18, 2011
Ephs fall 5-3 in a hard-fought battle with #4 Castleton
The Williams College men's hockey team fought hard to overcome a three-goal deficit in the first period but ultimately fell 5-3 to nationally ranked Castleton State
February 15, 2011
Purdy, Olvany named semifinalists for Concannon Award
February 14, 2011
Ephs move up to 14th in USCHO.com national poll
The Williams College men’s ice hockey team (13-6-3/10-5-2 NESCAC) picked up two home wins this past weekend and inched up from 15th to 14th I the USCHO.com national poll.
February 12, 2011
Williams hangs on for a 2-1 victory over UMass Boston
The Williams College men's hockey team withstood late pressure from UMass Boston to earn a 2-1 victory Saturday afternoon.
February 11, 2011
Ephs pull out a 3-2 win over Babson
Trailing 2-1 after two periods, the Williams College men's hockey team scored back-to-back goals at the start of the third period to come away with a 3-2 win over Babson College.
February 8, 2011
Ephs, Panthers battle to 3-3 tie
A goal by Mike Brofft '13 with less than five minutes remaining in regulation earned the Williams College men's hockey team a tie against NESCAC foe Middlebury College.
February 8, 2011
Ephs now sit at 15 in USCHO.com national poll
Bill Kangas’s Ephs are currently in third place in NESCAC and have five games remaining in the regular season to make a run at the NESCAC title and/or secure a home game in the first round of the NESCAC Tournament.
February 5, 2011
#4 Norwich hands Williams a 3-0 loss
Three goals in the first period would be all the nationally-ranked Norwich Cadets needed to defeat the Williams College men's hockey team 3-0 Saturday afternoon.
February 4, 2011
Ephs bounce back with a 5-2 win over St. Michael's
After trailing 2-0, the Williams College men's hockey team scored five unanswered goals to defeat the St. Michael's Purple Knights and notch their 11th victory of the season.
January 31, 2011
Ephs 14th in USCHO.com national poll
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA – With seven games left in the regular season the Williams College men’s ice hockey team (10-5-2/ 7-4-1 NESCAC) will be on the road in Vermont for the first three games and home for the last four as they will try to improve on their USCHO.com national rank of 14.
January 29, 2011
Williams Falls to Colby on Road, 6-3
The 9th ranked Williams College Ephs traveled to Colby College Saturday afternoon in hopes of getting back in the win column. Standing in the way was a feisty Colby squad who defeated the Ephs 6-3.
January 28, 2011
Williams comeback falls short, as Ephs fall 3-2 to Bowdoin
BRUNSWICK, ME- A stifling Bowdoin powerplay denied several 7 of 8 man-up opportunities for Williams.
January 24, 2011
Ephs now 9th in USCHO.com national poll; at #5 Bowdoin Friday
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA – The Williams College men’s ice hockey team 10-3-2/7-2-1 NESCAC is currently ranked ninth in the USCHO.com national poll, slipping from sixth after going 1-1-1 on the week.
January 22, 2011
Malchoff's OT goal leads Ephs to a 4-3 win over New England College
An overtime goal by defenseman Brian Malchoff '11 broke a 3-3 tie and gave the Williams College men's hockey team the victory over conference opponent New England College.
January 21, 2011
Williams comes away with a 2-2 tie against St. Anselm
Connor Olvany's goal with less than three minutes remaining sent the game into overtime and earned the Williams College men's hockey team a 2-2 draw against conference opponent St. Anselm.
January 17, 2011
Ephs fall 5-1 to 13th-ranked Plattsburgh State
Nationally-ranked Plattsburgh State scored two goals in the first and third periods to hand the Williams College men's hockey team their third loss of the season.
January 17, 2011
Ephs take to the ice today ranked 6th nationally to face SUNY Plattsburgh (13th)
Ephs climb up from 7th to 6th in USCHO.com national poll
January 15, 2011
Ephs skate to a 5-0 victory over Trinity
Ben Contini '11 scored two goals and added an assist for the Williams College men's hockey team as they topped NESCAC foe Trinity College by a score of 5-0.
January 14, 2011
Williams inches by Wesleyan for a 3-2 overtime win
After two straight losses, the Williams College men's hockey team got back in the win column with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Wesleyan Cardinals.
January 11, 2011
Ephs now 7th in USCHO.com national poll
An 0-2 start after the holidays has dropped the Williams men’s ice hockey team (7-2-1) from third to seventh in the latest USCHO.com national poll.
January 8, 2011
Ephs lose second straight to Hamilton
The Hamilton Continentals scored three goals in the third period Saturday afternoon to hand the Williams College men's hockey team their second straight defeat.
January 7, 2011
Amherst hands Williams its first loss of the season
In their first game since December 12th of last year, the Williams College men's hockey team was handed their first loss of the season by NESCAC rival Amherst College in a closely fought battle.
January 5, 2011
Williams vs. Amherst Times 5 This Weekend
Archrivals Williams and Amherst will meet in five athletic competitions this weekend with three in Amherst and two in Williamstown. All-time the Ephs lead the series in all fiveof the events: men's ice hockey, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's basketball and women's basketball.
January 4, 2011
Ephs remain third in USCHO.com national poll
Not playing since the last USCHO.com national poll came out on December 13 did not penalize the Williams men’s ice hockey team as the Ephs remain third.
December 13, 2010
Ephs now 3rd nationally; receive two 1st place votes
Eph men's ice hockey (7-0-1) moves up from 4th to 3rd in USCHO.com national poll.
December 12, 2010
Ephs grind out a 3-1 victory over Nichols
Two goals in the first period proved to be just for the Williams College men's hockey team as they fought off a resilient Nichols College team to remain undefeated going into the break.
December 6, 2010
Ephs Men's Ice Hockey now ranked 4th in USCHO.com national poll
Out scoring opponents 35-7 on the year, the Ephs have posted a 6-0-1 record to date and have moved in 4th in the national poll.
December 6, 2010
Senior Connor Olvany named NESCAC Men's Ice hockey Player of the Week
Connor Olvany, who is tied for most goals in NESCAC this season with teammate Eric Rubino with six, was honored by NESCAC this week for his role in two Eph wins.
December 4, 2010
Ephs complete weekend sweep with a 7-1 victory over Southern Maine
Six different players scored for the Williams College men's hockey team Saturday afternoon as the Ephs rolled to a 7-1 victory over Southern Maine and moved into sole possession of first place in the NESCAC standings.
December 3, 2010
Ephs stay hot, defeat UNE 6-0
The Williams College men's hockey team scored three goals in a two-minute span in the first period to put the game out of reach and secure a 6-0 win over host University of New England.
November 30, 2010
Ephs climb three spots in USCHO.com national poll to 5th
Solid goaltending and balanced offense has propelled the Ephs to a 4-0-1 start.
November 28, 2010
Ephs battle Manhattanville to a 3-3 tie
A goal late in the third period by Connor Olvany '11 allowed the Williams College men's hockey team to skate away with a tie against nationally ranked Manhattanville College.
November 27, 2010
Ephs beat Babson 6-1 for first road win
The Williams College men's hockey team continued to impress Saturday afternoon, getting goals from six different players en route to their first road win of the season at Gallo Arena.
November 23, 2010
Ephs hold off Westfield State to remain unbeaten
After scoring three goals in the first period, the Williams College men's ice hockey team fought off an Owl comeback to win 3-1 and pick up their third win of the young season.
November 23, 2010
Ephs now 8th in USCHO.com national poll
Opening the year with two convincing wins Bill Kangas's Williams men's ice hockey climbed from 12th to 8th in one week.
November 22, 2010
Ryan Purdy named NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Week
Williams junior goalie Ryan Purdy stopped 46 of 47 shots in leading the Ephs to two wins to open the season.
November 20, 2010
Ephs roll to 5-0 victory over Tufts
The Williams College men's hockey team completed their weekend sweep with a solid 5-0 win over NESCAC foe Tufts.
November 19, 2010
Ephs come out strong in season opener, down Conn. College 5-1
The Williams College men's hockey team scored three goals in the 2nd period to pull away from NESCAC opponent Connecticut College and notch their first win of the season.
November 16, 2010
Men's Ice Hockey Season Outlook
“Our success this year will be based on our willingness to compete for sixty (or 65) minutes every night,” stated Kangas. “There is so much parity in the league, and in DIII hockey in general, that we will literally take it one day at a time. Right now our focus is on a very good Connecticut College team that is coming to town on Friday night. “
November 5, 2010
Ephs fall 8-2 to Swedish Junior National Team in preseason tuneup
Williamstown, MA - In an early preseason test, the Williams College men's hockey team gave Sweden a hard, physical game before Sweden pulled away for the 8-2 victory.
October 28, 2010
Williams Men’s Ice Hockey to host Swedish Junior National Team Nov. 5; Advance Ticket Sale Times & Dates
Just five days into preseason practices the Ephs are likely to face the best team they will see this season in the Swedish Junior National Team on Nov. 5 at 7:00 p.m.
October 26, 2010
Ephs ranked 13th nationally; hosting Swedish Junior National Team Nov. 5
Entering his 22nd season at the helm of the Ephs, Bill Kangas finds his team ranked 13th in the USCHO.com national preseason poll and on the verge of hosting the Swedish Jr. National Team on November 5.
September 28, 2010
Alex Smigelski '10 assigned to Penguins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton team in AHL
Former Eph forward Alex Smigelski, undrafted by an NHL team, continues to impress the Pittsburgh Penguins, ever since his first tryout opportunity back in July.
After attending the Penguins preseason camp Smigelski has been assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the Penguins', AHL team.
September 16, 2010
Alex Smigelski earns invite to Pittsburgh Penguins training camp
Former Eph center Alex Smigelski ’10 has climbed another rung on the ladder in his quest to make it to the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins by earning an invitation to the Penguins’ preseason camp that opens tomorrow in Pittsburgh.
August 10, 2010
Ryan Hardy is joining the men's ice hockey coaching staff for the 2010-11 season
Ryan Hardy who previously coached at Div. I Sacred Heart University has joined the Williams men's ice hockey staff.
July 27, 2010
Alex Smigelski earns invite to Pittsburgh Penguins Rookie Camp
The degree to which Alex Smigelski was an unknown outside the NESCAC is shrinking rapidly with an invitation to the Pittsburgh Penguins Rookie Camp.
July 12, 2010
Smigelski invited to Penguins' development camp
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA — The road to the National Hockey League begins in earnest today for recent Williams College graduate Alex Smigelski, ’10.
June 25, 2010
Alex Smigelski named New England Hockey Journal Player of the Year
This season Alex Smigelski earned First Team All-NESCAC, NESCAC Player of the Year honors and became the first Eph named an All-American since 2000.
June 24, 2010
Bob Ryan salutes Ephs on "Around the Horn."
April 12, 2010
2009-10 Team Awards and 2010-11 Captains
Atthe team's annual banquet team awards were handed out and the captains for next year's team were unveiled.
April 2, 2010
Alex Smigelski named to NE Hockey Writers Div. II - III All-Star team
Alex Smigelski added another honor to his list o\accomplichments this winter when he was named to the NE Hockey Writers NE Div. II _ III All-Star team.
March 18, 2010
Alex Smigelski selected First Team All-American
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Williams senior forward Alex Smigelski (Mountain Lakes, NJ) was selected a 2010 RBK Hockey Division III First Team All-American, it was announced today by the American Hockey Coaches Association.
March 16, 2010
Alex Smigelski Finalist for ACHA’s Sid Watson Award
Williams senior forward and two-year captain Alex Smigelski (Mountain Lakes, NJ) has been named as one of eight finalists for the Sid Watson Award presented by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) to the nation’s top Division III player.
March 4, 2010
Alex Smigelski First Eph to be Named NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Year
Two-time senior captain and forward Alex Smigelski has become the first Eph to be named the NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Year after leading Williams in goals (17) and points (28).
March 1, 2010
Zach Miller '10 now 1 of 7 Finalists for Hockey Humanitarian Award
Williams sneior forward Zach Miller has advanced to the list of seven Finalists for the Hockey Humaniarian Award. There of the seven finalists are from NESCAC schools.
February 27, 2010
Ephs Fall in Heartbreaker to Hamilton, 2-1 in Overtime
When Williams and Hamilton met earlier this year, Williams escaped with a 3-2 overtime win. Saturday night Hamilton got their revenge, scoring 2:47 into the first overtime period to win the game and advance to the NESCAC semifinals.
February 22, 2010
Ephs finish regular season ranked 8th nationally in USCHO poll; host Hamilton Sat. in NESCAC Tourney
Bill Kangas' Williams men's ice hockey team finished the regular season ranked eight nationally and third in NESCAC play.
February 20, 2010
Ephs Earn Home Ice With 4-1 Win Over Skidmore
The Williams men's hockey team earned a home postseason game for the second consecutive season, completing a weekend sweep by beating Skidmore 4-1 Saturday afternoon. Juniors Connor Olvany and Brian Malchoff each registered a goal and an assist, while Matty Masucci '11 and Alex Smigelski '10 each added a pair of assists. Sophomore Ryan Purdy played well in goal, turning aside 21 shots.
February 19, 2010
Ephs Defeat Castleton 4-1 to Keep NESCAC Race Alive
The Williams College men's hockey team defeated Castleton 4-1 Friday night to remain in the hunt for the NESCAC regular season title. Freshman Eric Rubino led the Ephs with a pair of goals and junior Brian Malchoff added a goal and an assist. Sophomore Ryan Purdy stopped 21 saves, earning his 10th win of the season.
February 15, 2010
Ephs now tied for 8th in USCHO national poll
Williams is the second highest ranked NESCAC team in the USCHO natioanl poll heading into the final week of the season.
February 13, 2010
Ephs Lose Heartbreaker at UMass-Boston, 4-3
The University of Massachusetts Boston men's ice hockey team scored 11 seconds into the game and never trailed as senior forwards Kris Kranzky (Glendora, CA) and Anthony Cosmano (Wheaton, IL) each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the way over nationally-ranked number six Williams.
February 12, 2010
Ephs Power Past Babson 3-2
Junior Matt Masucci (Winthrop, Mass.) scored a short-handed goal at 8:49 of the third period to lift the visiting Williams College men's ice hockey team to a 3-2 win over host Babson College in an ECAC East/NESCAC matchup at the Babson Skating Center on Friday night. With the victory, the Ephs, ranked sixth in the nation by U.S. College Hockey Online, improved to 13-4-3 overall and 11-4-1 in the NESCAC. The Beavers, meanwhile, saw their seven-game unbeaten streak come to an end as they fell to 12-8-2 overall and 9-6-1 in the ECAC East.
February 9, 2010
Alex Smigelski Co-NESCAC Player of the Week
A 3-goal, 2-assist week that included the game-winner over previously unbeaten Norwich has earned Alex Smigelski the NESCAC Player of the Week award.
February 9, 2010
Ephs Come Up Just Short, Losing 4-2 to NESCAC Rival #9 Middlebury
The Williams College men's hockey team fell into a three-way tie for first place in the NESCAC, losing 4-2 to rival #9 Middlebury. Williams jumped out to a 2-0 lead, dominating much of the first period, but gave up three quick goals midway through the second period that proved to be the difference. The Ephs fought hard for the tying goal late in the game, but came up just short as the Panthers scored on an empy net goal with less than a minute left to seal the victory.
February 8, 2010
WATCH and HEAR the Ephs on the Internet -- Adam Falk Interview Halftime of Men's Hoops at Amherst
several important match-ups this week on the Internet involving the Eph m/w basketball and m/w ice hockey teams.
February 8, 2010
Ephs continue climb in USCHO national poll, now 6th: host 9th ranked Middlebury Tuesday
Williams moved up three spots in the USCHO national poll with an impressive win over always tough Norwich.
February 6, 2010
Ephs Win Fourth Straight in Huge 2-1 Win Over #2 Norwich
There are no undefeated teams left in division 3 men’s hockey. The Williams College men’s ice hockey team bested the only remaining undefeated team in the country, #2 Norwich, 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. Senior captain Alex Smigelski scored with just under ten minutes left in the game to give the Ephs their second lead of the game, and Williams hung on down the stretch for the victory. Sophomore goalie Ryan Purdy had an unbelievable game, shutting the door on one of the top offensive teams in the country while turning aside 48 shots.
February 5, 2010
Alex Smigelski Semi-finalist for Joe Concannon Award
Eph senior forward and captain Alex Smigelski has been named as a semi-finalist for New England's Joe Concannon Award.
February 5, 2010
Ephs Look Strong in 4-1 Win Over St. Michael's
The Williams men’s hockey team increased their current unbeaten streak to seven, winning their third straight game by besting St. Michael’s 4-1 tonight. Senior Captain Alex Smigelski led the way with two goals and two assists, while junior Connor Olvany added a pair of goals to round out the scoring. Senior goalie Marc Pulde played excellent between the pipes, turning aside 23 of 24 St. Michael’s shots.
February 3, 2010
Support Needed for "Goals to Assist the Children of Fallen Soldiers"
The Williams men's ice hockey team is raising money in support of the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund (MSLF) and they need your help to reach their goal of $5,000 this season.
February 2, 2010
WATCH and Hear the Ephs on the Internet Feb. 5 & 6
M/W Basketball and Men's Ice Hockey on the Internet this weekend.
February 2, 2010
Zach Miller Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist
For the second time in three years a member of the WIlliams College men's ice hockey team is a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award. The Ephs' Will Bruce '08 won the award in 2008. Joining Bruce as a finalist that year was Caralyn Quan from the eph women's team.
January 30, 2010
Late Surge Propels Ephs Past Colby, 3-0
Williams used a trio of late goals to break a scoreless tie and come away with a 3-0 win over NESCAC foe Colby. Junior Ryan Young deflected a Evan Dugdale pass into the net with two and a half minutes left to score a goal that would prove to be the game winner. Sophomore Ryan Purdy played stellar in net, turning away all 31 of the Mule’s shots for his first shutout of the season.
January 29, 2010
Ephs Come From Behind to Tie Bowdoin 4-4
The Williams College men’s hockey team battled back from a 2-0 deficit to tie Bowdoin 4-4 on Friday night at Lansing Chapman Rink. Bowdoin started fast, scoring 11 seconds into the game, but Williams rallied to produce their second best offensive performance of the month and battle for a hard fought tie.
January 26, 2010
WATCH and Hear the Ephs on the Web 1/29 thru 1/31
January 26, 2010
Ephs Vault Six Spots in USCHO National Poll to 9th
A 1-1 tie at home vs. 4th-ranked Plattsburgh and road wins over St. Anselm and New England College keyed by staying out of the penalty box, stingy defense and solid goaltending from sophomore Ryan Purdy.
January 23, 2010
Ephs Complete Weekend Series Sweep With 3-2 Win Over New England College
The Williams men’s hockey team completed the weekend sweep by defeating New England College 3-2 this afternoon. The Ephs got off to a quick start, going up 2-0 after the first period, and played strong the rest of the way for the victory. The win improved the Ephs January record to 3-3-1 and overall record to 9-3-2. Freshman Eric Rubino led the way offensively with a goal and an assist and sophomore goalie Ryan Purdy finished with 16 saves.
January 22, 2010
Ephs Skate to 6-2 Win at St. Anselm's
The Williams College men’s hockey team used three power play goals to power past Division 2 foe St. Anselm’s 6-2. Senior Captain Alex Smigelski led the way with three goals and an assist, while Junior Ben Contini pitched in two goals, and freshman Mike Broft had three assists. The Ephs jumped out to a 4-0 lead midway through the second period and held on the rest of the way for the win.
January 18, 2010
Ephs Battle to 1-1 Tie With Third-Ranked Plattsburgh
The Williams College men’s hockey team rallied from a disappointing weekend, battling to a tie with third ranked Plattsburgh. The Ephs were playing their third game in four days after dropping a pair of NESCAC contests in Connecticut over the weekend, but showed no signs of fatigue. Junior Matt Masucci had the Ephs only goal, while sophomore goalie Ryan Purdy held off the talented Cardinal attack.
January 17, 2010
W-A-T-C-H & Hear the Ephs Jan. 18 - 23
Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Ice Hockey, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving will all have contests on the Internet this week.
January 16, 2010
Ephs Come Up Short at Trinity
The Ephs continued their road trip this afternoon and suffered a loss to NESCAC foe Trinity by a score of 4-1.
January 15, 2010
Slow Start Dooms Ephs vs Wesleyan: Fall 6-2
The 10th ranked Ephs suffered their second loss of the season tonight against NESCAC and Little Three foe Wesleyan.
January 11, 2010
Ephs remain in 10th in USCHO national poll
The Ephs bounced back from their first loss of the season to down Hamilton 3-2 in OT to hold on to their 10th place standing in the USCHO national poll.
January 9, 2010
Ephs Win Overtime Thriller Over Hamilton, 3-2
Freshman Cody Skinner ended a thrilling contest by converting on a 2 on 1 a minute into overtime. The goal gave Williams a 3-2 win over visiting Hamilton, improving the Ephs’ record to 5-1 in league play. The win was huge for the team, rebounding after a tough loss last night to Amherst.
January 8, 2010
Williams Falls to Rival Amherst
The previously unbeaten Williams men’s hockey team fell in heartbreaking fashion to their archrival Amherst College tonight by a score of 4-1. The Ephs entered the game as the tenth ranked team in division 3, while the Lord Jeffs came in ranked fourteenth. A packed house came to watch the highly anticipated game, and the two teams did not disappoint.
January 5, 2010
Ephs continue climb in in USCHO national Division III poll, now 10th
10th-ranked Williams will host 14th-ranked Amherst Friday night at 7:00 in Lansing Chapman Rink.
December 15, 2009
Ephs Climb 3 Spots in National Poll to 11th
After debuting last week in the national poll at 14th the Ephs improved 3 more places to 11th this week.
December 13, 2009
Ephs defeat Salve Regina 6-0, close out 2009 undefeated
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - The Williams College men’s hockey closed out the pre-holiday break portion of their season with an unblemished mark after defeating Salve Regina 6-0 Sunday.
December 12, 2009
USA under 18 team tops Ephs, 6-1
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - The Williams College men’s hockey team took the ice against the combined might of the fifty United States Saturday, with the USA under 18 team looking every inch what they were billed to be en route to earning a 6-1 victory.
December 7, 2009
Ephs climb into national poll
Posting a 5-0-1 record thus far, Bill Kangas' Ephs climbed into the national poll this weekend where they are ranked 14th.
December 5, 2009
Ephs make it three in a row, knock off USM 3-1
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - The Williams College men’s hockey team’s Matt Masucci assisted on the games opening score and then notched the game winner to lead the Ephs past the University of Southern Maine 3-1 Saturday.
December 4, 2009
Ephs cruise to 6-1 victory over UNE
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - The Williams College men’s hockey team got six goals from six different skaters en route to a dominating 6-1 victory over University of New England Saturday.
November 30, 2009
Ryan Purdy Co-NESCAC Player of the Week
November 29, 2009
Ephs defeat #4 Manhattanville 5-1
PURCHASE, New York - The Williams College men’s soccer team entered Sunday knowing that they were about to face their toughest challenge of the young season and responded with their best performance to date, earning a 5-1 victory over ECAC West leading Manhattanville College at Playland rink.
November 28, 2009
Ephs overcome early two score deficit, battle Babson to 4-4 OT tie
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - The Williams College men’s hockey battled back from an early two goal deficit to force overtime against Babson College in their home opener, but was forced to settle for the 4-4 OT decision Saturday. The Ephs remain unbeaten at 2-0-1, while Babson moves to 1-2-1.
November 21, 2009
Men's hockey sweeps opening weekend defeating Tufts 2-0
Eph senior captain Alex Smigelski and freshman winger John Wickman each tallied two points, while senior goalie Marc Pulde stopped 35 shot attempts in an impressive shutout win over the conference rivals.
November 20, 2009
Ephs hold on in season opener, defeat Conn College 3-2
NEW LONDON, Ct - The Williams College men's hockey team produced three scores in their season opener and it proved to be just enough as the Ephs outlasted ECAC-NESCAC opponent Conn. College 3-2 Friday night. Check back later for more details.
November 18, 2009
Men's Ice Hockey Season Outlook
Head coach Bill Kangas will count on strong senior leadership and an influx of new talented players to mix with the solid returnees in building his team this season.
May 13, 2009
2008-09 Team Awards/2009-10 Captains
April 14, 2009
4/20: Sam Flood '83 Coordinating Producer, NBC Sports on "The Game of Sports Television"
10-time Emmy award winning sports producer Sam Flood '83 will speak on "The Business of Sports Television" and present the 20th Frank Deford Award to the top student Sports Information assistant(s) at Williams College -- 4/20: 7:00 PM in Griffin 3.
March 6, 2009
Ephs fall 4-1 to Middlebury in NESCAC Semis
AMHERST, MA - The third-seeded Williams College men’s hockey teams season came to end Friday as they fell to 2nd-seeded Middlebury Panthers 4-1 in the NESCAC semifinals at Orr Rink in Amherst, Mass.
March 5, 2009
Troiani, Smigelski earn All-NESCAC honors
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA - Williams College junior co-captain Alex Smigelski and first-year Justin Troiani have earned All-New England Small College Athletic Conference honors.
Troiani was named First Team all-conference, the first Eph to earn such a distinction since the 2000-2001 season.
March 3, 2009
Advance Ticket Sale/Webcast Link for NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Semis & Finals
The Ephs are making their first appearance in the NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Semifinals since 2000.
March 2, 2009
Olvany chosen NESCAC Men's Hockey Player of the Week
February 28, 2009
Ephs advance to semis over Bowdoin in OT thriller, 3-2
In a game that truly went down to the wire, freshman goaltender Ryan Purdy kept his team in it until the end and freshman forward Connor Olvany finished it with the game-winning goal
February 23, 2009
W-A-T-C-H Ephs vs. Bowdoin NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinal 2/28/Advance Ticket Sale Info
Third-seeded Williams will host sixth seeded Bowdoin in a NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinal game that will be sired on the Internet.
February 21, 2009
Ephs surrender six third period scores, fall to #12 Amherst 6-0
AMHERST, Mass - In their regular season finale against archrival Amherst, the Williams College men’s hockey battled the #12 ranked Lord Jeffs to a stalemate through two periods before surrendering six third period scores to the host team and falling 6-0 Saturday.
February 14, 2009
Ephs sweep weekend with big conference win over Babson, 5-1
On senior day, the last home game of the regular season and a game in which parents from as far away as the west coast came to cheer on their sons, the Ephs dominate the Beavers on both ends of the ice in 59-minute shutout effort
February 13, 2009
Men's hockey edges UMass Boston, 4-3
After jumping out to a 2-0 lead, Ephs surrender three unanswered goals in the middle frame, but fight back to score two in the third for the victory
February 7, 2009
Ephs bombard St. Michael's, win 2-1
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Williams College men’s hockey team unloaded 45 shots as they snapped a two game losing skid and beat St. Michael’s 2-1 Saturday. The Ephs had dropped games to the NCAA #1 and #14 ranked teams in the two games preceding Saturdays conference match up and with the win improve to 12-6-2 (10-3-2 ECAC East-NESCAC). The Purple Knights fall to 7-11-2.
February 6, 2009
The Hockey Journal Profiles the Ephs
The Hockey Journal features the Ephs in their small college coverage this week.
February 6, 2009
Ephs drop second straight; fall to Norwich 4-0
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The offense was stymied for the second straight game as the Williams College men’s hockey team fell to Norwich University 4-0 for their second consecutive loss Friday night. The Ephs were previously shutout in a lost to NCAA #1 Plattsburgh in their last game and now fall to 11-6-2 (9-3-2 ECAC East-NESCAC), while Norwich improves to 11-5-3 (9-3-2 ECAC East).
February 2, 2009
Ephs fall 6-1 to top-ranked Plattsburgh; snap four game winning streak
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Riding a four-game winning streak and playing their best hockey of the year, the Williams College men’s hockey team looked poised to challenge the 17-1-2 and NCAA top ranked Plattsburgh Cardinals Monday night.
January 31, 2009
Sharp shooting, stifling defense leads Ephs to Little 3 win over Wesleyan, 6-0
In a game dedicated to former head coach Bill McCormick, the Ephs come up big on both ends of the ice to extend their win-streak to four games
January 30, 2009
Ephs overcome two goal deficit, penalties, injuries; defeat Trinity 3-2
January 24, 2009
Ephs knock off St. Anslem 2-1
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass – The Williams College men’s hockey team overcame an early deficit to defeat visiting conference foe St. Anslem College 2-1 Saturday. The win completes a perfect weekend for the Ephs as they improve to 9-4-2 (7-2-2 Conference), while the Hawks have now lost four straight and fall to 4-8-1 (3-6-1 Conference).
January 23, 2009
Ephs notch three third period scores, defeat New England College 4-2
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - The Williams College men’s hockey team tallied three scores in the final period en route to defeating New England College 4-2 Friday. The win comes after the Ephs suffered a decisive defeat against Bowdoin last weekend, and improves their record to 8-4-2 (6-2-2 Conference). The Pilgrims, who just two weeks ago were sitting at the top of the conference with a 9-2 record, have now lost three of their last four and fall to 10-5.
January 18, 2009
Ephs surrender four third period goals, fall to Bowdoin 8-3
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Williams College men’s hockey team battled Bowdoin step for step through two periods, but the Polar Bears took over in the third as they netted four scores and blew open a tight game to capture the 8-3 victory Sunday.
January 17, 2009
Ephs cruise to 4-2 victory over Colby
WATERVILLE, Maine – The Williams College men's hockey team jumped out to a four goal lead before cruising to a 4-2 victory over conference foe Colby Friday. The Ephs have now lost just once over their last seven contests and improve their record to 7-3-2 (3-0-1 NESCAC), while the Mules drop their second straight and fall to 4-7-1.
January 13, 2009
Ephs battle Middlebury to 4-4 OT tie
MIDDLEBURY, Vermont. - The Williams College men’s hockey team battled into the overtime against Middlebury before settling for the 4-4 tie Tuesday. The result marks the second straight game the Ephs have fought to an overtime stalemate and improves their record 6-3-2 (2-0-1 NESCAC).
January 10, 2009
Ephs battle Castleton to OT for second time in a week, settle for 3-3 draw
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - For the second time in eight days three periods proved to be not enough time for the Williams College men’s hockey team and Castleton State to decide the victor; however, the debate could not be settled in the five minute overtime either, and the two teams had to settle for a 3-3 draw Saturday.
January 9, 2009
Marc Pulde save vs. Castleton State tabbed "Play of the Week"
WPTZ Ch. 5 viewers in Plattsburgh, NY, selected a Marc Pulde save vs. Castleton State in the Plattsburgh State Tournamnet as the "Play of the Week."
January 9, 2009
Ephs cruise to 4-0 victory over Skidmore
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - The Williams College men’s hockey team got four goals from four separate Ephs en route to a 4-0 victory over conference foe Skidmore Friday. The win makes it three out of four for the Ephs, and propels them to 6-3 (2-0 NESCAC) on the year. The Thoroughbreds (6-4) came in having won seven of their last eight games and boasted victories over Colby, Bowdoin, and Castelton in that stretch.
January 4, 2009
Ephs drop Wesleyan 2-0
PLATTSBURGH, New York – Brett Haraguchi gave the Williams College men’s hockey team the lead midway through the 1st period, and the Ephs never looked back as they defeated Wesleyan 2-0 to secure third place in the Cardinal Classic Saturday.
January 2, 2009
Ephs fall 1-0 in OT to Castleton
PLATTSBURGH, New York - The Williams College men’s hockey team battled Castleton College to a draw through three periods in the opening round of the Plattsburgh Tournament, however the Spartan’s Stuart Stefan converted a pass from teammate Brandon heck just 21 seconds into the overtime to give Castleton the 1-0 overtime victory Friday.
December 6, 2008
Jordan's OT score lifts Ephs past Salem State, 5-4
SALEM, Mass. - Williams senior Octavian Jordan scored just 2:10 into overtime to push the Ephs past Salem State 5-4 Saturday. The Ephs finish the weekend with a win and a loss and improve their overall record to 4-2, while the Vikings fall to 3-3.
December 5, 2008
Ephs surrender three late scores, fall to Southern Maine 6-3
GORHAM, Maine - The Williams College men’s hockey team surrendered three goals in the games final three minutes before falling to Southern Maine University 6-3 Friday night.
December 1, 2008
Ephs fall 5-1 to Skidmore in Tournament Finale
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - The Williams College men’s hockey team fell 5-1 in the finals of the Skidmore Invitational Tournament to the host team Sunday.
November 29, 2008
Ephs improve to 3-0 with 3-2 win over Potsdam; play host Skidmore tomorrow for tourney title
An unassisted goal by senior forward Brett Haraguchi with just 31 seconds remaining in the third period lifted Williams over SUNY Potsdam and into the finals of the Skidmore Invitational vs. host Skidmore tomorrow.
November 22, 2008
Ephs defeat Conn. College 3-2, start season 2-0
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - The Williams College men’s hockey team closed out a successful weekend with a 3-2 victory over visiting conference foe Connecticut College Saturday.
November 21, 2008
Ephs defeat Tufts 4-2 in Season Opener
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - The Williams College men’s hockey team used a pair of goals in the opening and closing periods to knock off visiting conference foe Tufts 4-2 in the season opener Friday night.
November 14, 2008
Eph home games on TEAMLINE this season
November 11, 2008
Men's Ice Hockey Season Outlook
Williams head coach Bill Kangas enters his 20th year at the helm of the Ephs with high expectations, but is cautioning himself and his players to be patient.
November 2, 2008
Sam Flood '83: The Captain of NBC's Football Night in America
12-time Emmy Award winner Sam Flood '83, a former ice hockey captain for the Ephs, graciously hosted Eph Sports Info at the production of the October 26 edition of Football Night in America.
October 28, 2008
Asst. Coach Andrew O'Neill and his family featured on College Hockey News
First year assistant men's ice hockey coach Andrew O'Neill and his family and their long commitment to the game of college hockey is profiled by Joseph Edwards on the College Hockey News website.
July 3, 2008
Salem [MA] News feature on Mark Yannetti '94, co-director of amateur scouting LA Kings
Former Eph All-American defenseman Mark Yannetti '94 is profiled by the Salem Evening News on his role as co-director of amateur scouting for the LA Kings.
April 15, 2008
Will Bruce's acceptance speech at 2008 Hockey Humanitarian Award ceremony in Denver and more
Senior men's ice hockey player Will Bruce received the Hockey Humanitarian Award April 11th in Denver, Colorado at the NCAA Frozen Four as "hockey's finest citizen."
April 11, 2008
Will Bruce '08 Named 2008 Hockey Humanitarian
Will Bruce collected his second national award as he was named the winner of the 2008 Hockey Humanitarian. Previously Bruce had won the John Wooden Citizenship Cup presented by Athletes for a Better World
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W-A-T-C-H and H-E-A-R the Ephs on the Internet Feb. 19-21
M/W Basketball, M/W Ice Hockey and the NESCAC Women's Swimming & Diving Championships are available on the Internet this weekend. Some events are pay per view.
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2007-08 Team Award/Captains for 2008-09
At the conclusion of each season at the annual team banquet the Ephs award five team awards and name the captains for the upcoming season.
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Ephs edged in overtime, 3-2
CLINTON, N.Y. -- Brian O'Malley '10 scored with 2:37 remaining in overtime to lift Hamilton College to a 3-2 win against visiting Williams College in a New England Small College Athletic Conference men's hockey game played at Russell Sage Rink on Feb. 20.
