NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – For the fourth time in 2008, the Niagara men’s ice hockey program has placed a student-athlete into the pros, as senior defenseman Scott Langdon (Ancaster, Ont.) has signed a two-way professional contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs No. 1 affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Full Story » »
TORONTO - Former Niagara men's hockey player Kyle Rogers (2005-08) is featured on MapleLeafs.com this week during Prospects Camp. The video link is below.
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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara University men's hockey program has six former or current players participating in NHL Developmental Camps this week. Purple Eagle goaltender Juliano Pagliero (Dalroy, Alb.) is the lone player on next year's roster showcasing his skills in the professional ranks.
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NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Niagara University will host the Buffalo Sabres summer development camp at Dwyer Arena on the Lewiston campus from June 25 to July 1. There will be an on-ice sessions open to the public each day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - After one of the most successful campaigns in school history, men’s hockey head coach Dave Burkholder has agreed to a contract extension, Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced on Thursday. Terms of the extension were not disclosed, according to McLaughlin.
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Caruana Claims Purple Pride Performer of the Week NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - With his four-point performance in men's hockey's series sweep over Western Michigan this past weekend, senior captain Matt Caruana (Orono, Ont.) has claimed the Purple Pride Performer of the Week award. The forward has helped No. 18 Niagara (4-1-0) continue the nation's longest home-unbeaten streak in the nation at 20 games (18-0-2).
Sophomore Ted Cook
Men’s Hockey Forward Cook Honored Niagara Athlete of the Week NIAGARA UN., N.Y. – Men’s hockey sophomore Ted Cook (Hogansburg, N.Y.) was named Niagara University Athlete of the Week for his record-setting weekend for the 16th-ranked Purple Eagles. The forward scored three power-play goals, including both game-winning tallies in Niagara’s sweep over Wayne State.
Sophomore Les Reaney
Reaney Nabs Niagara University Athlete of the Week Honors NIAGARA UN., N.Y. – Sophomore Les Reaney (Ceylon, Sask.) was named Niagara University Athlete of the Week Tuesday, after leading the men’s hockey team to a 6-2 victory over crosstown rival Canisius, Dec. 30. The forward scored a pair of goals in the win.
