Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey
Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey is a college ice hockey team from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. The team competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Atlantic Hockey Conference. The team has a rich history and has produced many great players over the years.
History of Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey
Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey was founded in 1977 and began playing in the ECAC Division III. The team had early success, making it to the NCAA Division III tournament in their second year. In 1998, the team moved up to the Division II level and joined the Northeast-10 Conference. The team won their first conference championship in 2000.
In 2001, Bentley joined the Atlantic Hockey Conference and moved up to the NCAA Division I level. The team has had mixed success at the Division I level, but has been consistently competitive in conference play. The team has made the conference playoffs in 10 of their 20 seasons in the Atlantic Hockey Conference.
Notable Players
Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey has produced many great players over the years. Here are some of the most notable:
1. Ryan Soderquist - Soderquist played for Bentley from 1996-1999 and holds the record for most points in a season with 83. He went on to play in the NHL for the New York Islanders and the St. Louis Blues.
2. Bobby Butler - Butler played for Bentley from 2005-2010 and holds the record for most goals in a season with 29. He went on to play in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, and Florida Panthers.
3. Kyle Schmidt - Schmidt played for Bentley from 2009-2013 and is the program's all-time leading scorer with 159 points. He currently plays professionally in Europe.
Current Season
The current season for Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey is underway and the team is off to a solid start. As of the writing of this article, the team has a record of 4-4-1 and is in third place in the Atlantic Hockey Conference. The team is led by senior forward Jakov Novak, who has 10 points in 9 games.
The team has a strong schedule ahead of them, with games against conference rivals Army, Holy Cross, and Air Force. They will also take on non-conference opponents such as Northeastern and Boston College.
Conclusion
Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey has a rich history and is a competitive program at the NCAA Division I level. The team has produced many great players over the years and continues to do so. The current season is off to a solid start and the team has a strong schedule ahead of them. Fans of college hockey should keep an eye on Bentley Falcons Men's Ice Hockey.