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2/12/10

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Meet the Coach

Head Coach of Men's Ice Hockey
Bill Kangas

Milestones

Little Three Titles since 1989:

Outright: 1990-1994, 1996-99,
2001 - 2005

Ties: 1989 & 2006

Alex Smigelski '10

Alex Smigelski Co-NESCAC Player of the Week

Feb 9, 2010
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.
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Ephs Come Up Just Short, Losing 4-2 to NESCAC Rival #9 Middlebury

Feb 9, 2010
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.
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WATCH and HEAR the Ephs on the Internet Feb. 9 - Feb 13

Feb 8, 2010
several important match-ups this week on the Internet involving the Eph m/w basketball and m/w ice hockey teams.
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Ryan Purdy '12

Ephs continue climb in USCHO national poll, now 6th: host 9th ranked Middlebury Tuesday

Feb 8, 2010
Williams moved up three spots in the USCHO national poll with an impressive win over always tough Norwich.
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Ephs Win Fourth Straight in Huge 2-1 Win Over #2 Norwich

Feb 6, 2010
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Alex Smigelski Semi-finalist for Joe Concannon Award

Feb 5, 2010
Eph senior forward and captain Alex Smigelski has been named as a semi-finalist for New England's Joe Concannon Award.
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Ephs Look Strong in 4-1 Win Over St. Michael's

Feb 5, 2010
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Support Needed for "Goals to Assist the Children of Fallen Soldiers"

Feb 3, 2010
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.
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WATCH and Hear the Ephs on the Internet Feb. 5 & 6

Feb 2, 2010
M/W Basketball and Men's Ice Hockey on the Internet this weekend.
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Zach Miller '10

Zach Miller Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist

Feb 2, 2010
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.
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Late Surge Propels Ephs Past Colby, 3-0

Jan 30, 2010
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.
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Cody Skinner '13

Ephs Come From Behind to Tie Bowdoin 4-4

Jan 29, 2010
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.
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WATCH and Hear the Ephs on the Web 1/29 thru 1/31

Jan 26, 2010

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Stephen Maier '12

Ephs Vault Six Spots in USCHO National Poll to 9th

Jan 26, 2010
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.
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Ephs Complete Weekend Series Sweep With 3-2 Win Over New England College

Jan 23, 2010
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Ephs Skate to 6-2 Win at St. Anselm's

Jan 22, 2010
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.
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Matt Masucci '11

Ephs Battle to 1-1 Tie With Third-Ranked Plattsburgh

Jan 18, 2010
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.
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W-A-T-C-H & Hear the Ephs Jan. 18 - 23

Jan 17, 2010
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.
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Ryan Purdy '12

Ephs Come Up Short at Trinity

Jan 16, 2010
The Ephs continued their road trip this afternoon and suffered a loss to NESCAC foe Trinity by a score of 4-1.
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Connor Olvany '11

Slow Start Dooms Ephs vs Wesleyan: Fall 6-2

Jan 15, 2010
The 10th ranked Ephs suffered their second loss of the season tonight against NESCAC and Little Three foe Wesleyan.
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Matt Masucci '11

Ephs remain in 10th in USCHO national poll

Jan 11, 2010
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Ephs Win Overtime Thriller Over Hamilton, 3-2

Jan 9, 2010
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.
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Stephen Maier '12

Williams Falls to Rival Amherst

Jan 8, 2010
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Ephs continue climb in in USCHO national Division III poll, now 10th

Jan 5, 2010
10th-ranked Williams will host 14th-ranked Amherst Friday night at 7:00 in Lansing Chapman Rink.
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Matt Masucci '11

Ephs Climb 3 Spots in National Poll to 11th

Dec 15, 2009
After debuting last week in the national poll at 14th the Ephs improved 3 more places to 11th this week.
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Connor Olvany '11

Ephs defeat Salve Regina 6-0, close out 2009 undefeated

Dec 13, 2009
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

USA under 18 team tops Ephs, 6-1

Dec 12, 2009
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.
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Marc Pulde '10

Ephs climb into national poll

Dec 7, 2009
Posting a 5-0-1 record thus far, Bill Kangas' Ephs climbed into the national poll this weekend where they are ranked 14th.
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Matt Masucci '11

Ephs make it three in a row, knock off USM 3-1

Dec 5, 2009
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Ephs cruise to 6-1 victory over UNE

Dec 4, 2009
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.
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Ryan Purdy Co-NESCAC Player of the Week

Nov 30, 2009

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John Wickman '13

Ephs defeat #4 Manhattanville 5-1

Nov 29, 2009
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.
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Ryan Young '11

Ephs overcome early two score deficit, battle Babson to 4-4 OT tie

Nov 28, 2009
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.
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Andrew Lepore '10, Alex Smigelski '10

Men's hockey sweeps opening weekend defeating Tufts 2-0

Nov 21, 2009
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.
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Ephs hold on in season opener, defeat Conn College 3-2

Nov 20, 2009
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.
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Men's Ice Hockey Season Outlook

Nov 18, 2009
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

2008-09 Team Awards/2009-10 Captains

May 13, 2009

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Frank Deford

4/20: Sam Flood '83 Coordinating Producer, NBC Sports on "The Game of Sports Television"

Apr 14, 2009
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.
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Ephs fall 4-1 to Middlebury in NESCAC Semis

Mar 6, 2009
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.
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Troiani, Smigelski earn All-NESCAC honors

Mar 5, 2009
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.
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Advance Ticket Sale/Webcast Link for NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Semis & Finals

Mar 3, 2009
The Ephs are making their first appearance in the NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Semifinals since 2000.
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Olvany chosen NESCAC Men's Hockey Player of the Week

Mar 2, 2009

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Ephs advance to semis over Bowdoin in OT thriller, 3-2

Feb 28, 2009
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
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W-A-T-C-H Ephs vs. Bowdoin NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinal 2/28/Advance Ticket Sale Info

Feb 23, 2009
Third-seeded Williams will host sixth seeded Bowdoin in a NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinal game that will be sired on the Internet.
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Christopher Fahey '09, Matt Draheim '09

Ephs surrender six third period scores, fall to #12 Amherst 6-0

Feb 21, 2009
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.
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Matt Masucci '11

Ephs sweep weekend with big conference win over Babson, 5-1

Feb 14, 2009
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
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Men's hockey edges UMass Boston, 4-3

Feb 13, 2009
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
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Ephs bombard St. Michael's, win 2-1

Feb 7, 2009
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.
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Matt Masucci '11

The Hockey Journal Profiles the Ephs

Feb 6, 2009
The Hockey Journal features the Ephs in their small college coverage this week.
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Ephs drop second straight; fall to Norwich 4-0

Feb 6, 2009
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).
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Ephs fall 6-1 to top-ranked Plattsburgh; snap four game winning streak

Feb 2, 2009
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.
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Sharp shooting, stifling defense leads Ephs to Little 3 win over Wesleyan, 6-0

Jan 31, 2009
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
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Ryan Purdy '12

Ephs overcome two goal deficit, penalties, injuries; defeat Trinity 3-2

Jan 30, 2009

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WATCH Men's Ice Hockey vs. Wesleyan & Women vs. Colby 1/31

Jan 26, 2009
The Ephs will be providing a live video webcast of Saturday's men's ice hockey game vs. Wesleyan (3:00 PM) and women's ice hockey vs. Colby (7:30 PM).
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Brian Malchoff '11

Ephs knock off St. Anslem 2-1

Jan 24, 2009
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).
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Ephs notch three third period scores, defeat New England College 4-2

Jan 23, 2009
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.
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Ephs surrender four third period goals, fall to Bowdoin 8-3

Jan 18, 2009
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Ephs cruise to 4-2 victory over Colby

Jan 17, 2009
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.
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Ephs battle Middlebury to 4-4 OT tie

Jan 13, 2009
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).
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Andrew Lepore '10, Octavian Jordan '10

Ephs battle Castleton to OT for second time in a week, settle for 3-3 draw

Jan 10, 2009
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.
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Marc Pulde '10

Marc Pulde save vs. Castleton State tabbed "Play of the Week"

Jan 9, 2009
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."
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Ephs cruise to 4-0 victory over Skidmore

Jan 9, 2009
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.
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Ephs drop Wesleyan 2-0

Jan 4, 2009
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.
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Ephs fall 1-0 in OT to Castleton

Jan 2, 2009
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.
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Jordan's OT score lifts Ephs past Salem State, 5-4

Dec 6, 2008
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.
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Ephs surrender three late scores, fall to Southern Maine 6-3

Dec 5, 2008
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.
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Andrew Lepore '10

Ephs fall 5-1 to Skidmore in Tournament Finale

Dec 1, 2008
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.
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Ephs improve to 3-0 with 3-2 win over Potsdam; play host Skidmore tomorrow for tourney title

Nov 29, 2008
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.
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Alex Smigelski '10

Ephs defeat Conn. College 3-2, start season 2-0

Nov 22, 2008
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.
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Brett Haraguchi '09

Ephs defeat Tufts 4-2 in Season Opener

Nov 21, 2008
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.
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Eph home games on TEAMLINE this season

Nov 14, 2008

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Marc Pulde '10

Men's Ice Hockey Season Outlook

Nov 11, 2008
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.
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(l. to r.) Dan Patrick, Tiki Barber, Bob Costas, Cris Collinsworth, Jerome Bettis & Keith Olbermann

Sam Flood '83: The Captain of NBC's Football Night in America

Nov 2, 2008
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.
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Asst. Coach Andrew O'Neill and his family featured on College Hockey News

Oct 28, 2008
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.
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Salem [MA] News feature on Mark Yannetti '94, co-director of amateur scouting LA Kings

Jul 3, 2008
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.
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Chuck Long (l.) and Will Bruce/photo by Jim Rosvold

Will Bruce's acceptance speech at 2008 Hockey Humanitarian Award ceremony in Denver and more

Apr 15, 2008
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."
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Will Bruce '08 Named 2008 Hockey Humanitarian

Apr 11, 2008
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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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.
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