The 2015–16 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey team represented Yale University in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team was coached by Keith Allain, '80, his tenth season behind the bench at Yale. His assistant coaches were Jason Guerriero, Josh Siembida, and Stephen Volek. The Bulldogs played their home games at Ingalls Rink on the campus of Yale University, competing in the ECAC.
Seven Senior Bulldogs graduated in May: Captain Tommy Fallen – D, Anthony Day – F, Matt Killian – D, Trent Ruffolo – F, Nicholas Weberg – F, and Connor Wilson – G.
On April 22, 2015, it was announced that Senior defensemen Mitch Witek was named Captain for the 2015–16 season.
On July 6, 2015, Josh Siembida was promoted from Volunteer Goalie Coach for Yale to a full-time Assistant Coach.
On October 5, 2015, Ryan Donald, a 2010 Yale graduate and the 2009-10 Yale hockey team captain, was named Assistant Coach of the Bulldogs.
Yale added seven freshmen for the 2015–16 season: four forwards, two defensemen, and one goalie.
Anthony Day, F - GraduationTommy Fallen, D - GraduationMatt Killian, D - GraduationTrent Ruffolo, F - GraduationNicholas Weberg, F - GraduationConnor Wilson, G - GraduationAs of December 22, 2015.
On September 21, Yale was picked to win the ECAC Hockey Title by the ECAC Hockey Media Association, with 10 first place votes.On October 31, the Bulldogs beat Massachusetts 6-1 to win the Capital City Classic at the Sun Center.On January 5, Yale's Ryan Hitchcock was away, representing the United States at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The US beat Sweden 8-3 to win the bronze medal.On January 10, the Bulldogs lost to Michigan Tech 2-1 in a shootout to finish 2nd in the inaugural Desert Hockey Classic at the Gila River Arena.On January 30, Alex Lyon broke the school record for most wins in a career which was previously 42 by Alex Westlund.On February 10, the ECAC suspended senior defenseman Rob O'Gara for two games due to his actions in the third period of the game against Harvard on February 6.On March 20, the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee placed Yale as the 3-seed in the East Regional at Albany, playing 1-seed UMass-Lowell in the first round.On March 26, Yale lost to 2-seed UMass-Lowell in OT by a score of 3-2 in the first round.As of the completion of the season.
ECAC All-League Team
Alex Lyon, G - Preseason All-League TeamRob O'Gara, D - Preseason All-League TeamECAC Player of the Week
John Hayden, F – Week of December 15, 2015ECAC Rookie of the Week
Joe Snively, F – Week of November 3, 2015Joe Snively, F – Week of February 23, 2016ECAC Goaltender of the Week
Alex Lyon, G – Week of November 3, 2015Alex Lyon, G – Week of November 10, 2015Alex Lyon, G – Week of February 16, 2015American Sports Network Player of the Week
Alex Lyon, G – Week of February 9, 2016College Hockey News Warrior Player of the Week
Alex Lyon, G – Week of February 16, 2016ECAC Rookie of the Month
Joe Snively, F – Month of January 2016ECAC Goaltender of the Month
Alex Lyon, G – Month of January 2016Alex Lyon, G – Month of February 2016Ivy League All-Stars
Stu Wilson, F – 1st Team All-IvyRob O'Gara, D – 1st Team All-IvyAlex Lyon, G – 1st Team All-IvyRyan Obuchowski, F – 2nd Team All-IvyJohn Hayden, F – Honorable Mention All-IvyJoe Snively, F – Honorable Mention All-IvyMitch Witek, D – Honorable Mention All-IvyIvy League Awards
Joe Snively, F – Ivy League Rookie of the YearKeith Allain – Ivy League Coach of the YearECAC All-Stars
Rob O'Gara, D – First Team All-LeagueAlex Lyon, G – First Team All-LeagueJoe Snively, F – All-Rookie TeamECAC Awards
Carson Cooper, F – Best Defensive ForwardRob O'Gara, D – Best Defensive DefensemanAlex Lyon, G – Ken Dryden Goaltender of the YearCarson Cooper, F – Best Defensive ForwardJoe Snively, F – Rookie of the YearYale University Bulldogs – Sportsmanship Trophy