The Hamilton Ice Hockey Team put together a season that was unprecedented in recent history, compiling an overall record of 10-8-2, going 3-2-1 in the CVC division. This is the team’s best record since 2014. The performance was outstanding, and there is a strong presence of underclassmen that makes the future look bright for the team in the next few years as well.

Senior goalkeeper Troy Callahan led the way in goal, compiling a record of 7-5-2 with two shutouts. He finished with 504 saves, good enough for first in the CVC. His leadership in net set an example for the rest of the team, inspiring them to play harder and take more defensive responsibility in front of him.

Seniors Brendan Colantoni and Colin St. John contributed a great deal of offensive production in the team’s success. Colantoni netted seven goals and 11 assists, while St. John scored 11 goals and finished with 19 points. Both played for the team for four years, and their veteran leadership showed on the ice.

The team’s scoring leader was sophomore Zachary Meseroll, who scored 19 goals in 15 games and finished the season with 31 points. He had ten multipoint games and two hat tricks. On the success of the season, he commented, “I think one of the major keys to our success this year was team bonding events and really getting to know each other off the ice. Having a better relationship with your teammates goes a long way.” His highlight of the season was “no doubt our 5-4 comeback win on Senior Night after being down 3-0. It really showed our team’s heart and character.”

Junior Ashton Truelove also provided a consistent offensive effort to the team, contributing eight goals, and 16 assists for 24 total points. Although he averaged over two points per game, his positive attitude and overall chemistry with his linemates contributed a great deal to the team’s success.

Looking ahead to next year, the return of Truelove and Meseroll will provide the offense, and sophomore goalie Mason Caruso, who had three wins this year as well as two shutouts, will handle the goaltending. There certainly will be a void in the leadership with the loss of seven seniors, but the number of returning varsity players makes things look optimistic for another successful season.