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The Stony Brook hockey team on the bench during a game against Drexel on Thursday, Feb. 15. The Seawolves are hoping to return the program to its former glory this season. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

New Era: Stony Brook hockey hopes to spark program turnaround in 2024-25

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2024

After reaching a near-program low last season, the Stony Brook hockey team will look for its revamped roster to right the ship and start off its “new era” on the right foot in 2024-25. During...

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The 2022-23 Stony Brook club hockey team lines for a team photo. Stony Brook finished ranked in the top 20, but narrowly missed the ACHA tournament for the first time in 11 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

Injuries, inconsistencies derailed Stony Brook club hockey in letdown season

Anthony DiCocco March 28, 2023

After winning the 2021-22 Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League (ESCHL) title and making it to the second round of the national tournament, the Stony Brook club hockey team entered the 2022-23 season...

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Forward Devin Pepe fist-bumping with his teammates before the Stony Brook hockey team's home opener. Pepe is now the team captain and has helped lead the Seawolves to a 7-0-0 start. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

Devin Pepe still going strong after long streak of bad luck

Alex Streinger October 23, 2022
As the Stony Brook club hockey team attempts to capture its first-ever American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) national title, its team captain will be integral to achieving the feat. However, Pepe’s story in hockey long precedes his Stony Brook days, going all the way back to his infancy in Essex Falls, N.J.
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Defenseman Rob Distefano attempting a shot in a game against Syracuse on Oct. 1. The Stony Brook club hockey team swept its second straight series to open the new season. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID HERMAN

Stony Brook hockey sweeps NYU to improve to 4-0

Matt Howlin October 9, 2022
Pivotal performances from forward Greg Barnych, defenseman Spencer Boris and goalie Matvei Kazakov helped lead the Stony Brook club hockey team to its second consecutive series sweep to open up the season. 
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Forward Devin Pepe in a game from the 2021-22 season. Pepe was recently named team captain of the 2022-23 Stony Brook club hockey team. Source: Stony Brook Hockey

Stony Brook hockey team looking to ride depth to first national title

Mike Anderson September 27, 2022
With the 2022-23 season opener just one day away, the Stony Brook club hockey team has its sights set on a national title. After having the 2020-21 season taken from them, the Seawolves made a valiant bid to win it all in 2021-22.
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Freshman defender Brendan Pepe on the ice in a game against Delaware on Oct. 29. AZTEX PHOTOS

Hockey season ends in ACHA tournament loss

Peter Lupfer March 10, 2018
After scoring eight times to beat the University of Pittsburgh Thursday night, Stony Brook’s offense ran dry Friday afternoon, failing to convert on 31 shots and four power play chances.
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Hockey huddle.PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEK PHOTOS

Hockey falls 2-1 in ESCHL championships for second straight year

Peter Lupfer February 25, 2018
The Seawolves were unable to overcome the Liberty Flames in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League championship game for the second straight year, falling 2-1 in regulation.
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Freshman defender Brendan Pepe on the ice in a game against Delaware on Oct. 29. AZTEX PHOTOS

Hockey loses first home game in series split with Syracuse

Peter Lupfer November 13, 2017
The Stony Brook hockey team was unable to secure a win at The Rinx in Hauppauge for the first time in over a year on Sunday, falling to Syracuse by a score of 4-2 in their first home loss since Oct. 30, 2016 in the same match-up.
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Sophomore goalie Payne Yoder (No. 31, above) in a game against Liberty ESCHL. 
.  PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEC PHOTOS

Hockey drops conference final rematch against Liberty 8-2

Peter Lupfer November 4, 2017
Redemption for last year’s Eastern States Collegiate Hockey Association championship loss will have to wait for the Stony Brook hockey team, who lost to the Liberty Flames 8-2 Friday night.
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Junior defenseman Mike Kowicki AZTEK PHOTOS

Hockey comes back from first period deficit to defeat Delaware

Peter Lupfer October 30, 2017
The Seawolves failed to dictate their typical style of play for the majority of the opening period and went into the second intermission with just one goal for the first time this season. By the time the third period began, the team had a renewed determination.
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Sophomore goalie Payne Yoder (No. 31, above) in a game against URI. 
.  PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEC PHOTOS

Yoder helps Hockey shut out the Blue Hens

Peter Lupfer October 29, 2017
Stony Brook’s win was its conference-leading sixth-straight home victory to start the season. The team’s last loss at The Rinx was 363 days ago on Oct. 30, 2016.
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Senior defenseman Frank Sherding (No. 27) meets with teammates on the ice in game in 2016. KELLY ZEGERS/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook hockey team eyes return to league title glory

Peter Lupfer September 24, 2017
In the world of sports, nothing fuels a team quite like unexpected defeat. Stony Brook’s hockey team experienced just that last season when they fell to the Liberty University Flames in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League Championship, ending the Seawolves’ four-year conference title streak. With the 2017-18 season just around the corner, getting back to the top is on everyone’s mind.
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