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Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey

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University
  
Canisius College

Alternate captain(s)
  
Ryan Schmelzer

Colors
  
Blue and Gold

Mascot
  
Petey

Captain
  
Geoff Fortman

Location
  
Buffalo, New York

Conference
  
Atlantic Hockey

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Head coach
  
Dave Smith 12th year, 153–215–52 (.426)

Arena/Stadium
  
Buffalo State Sports Arena

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The Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents Canisius College. The Golden Griffins are a member of Atlantic Hockey. They play at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York across the street from KeyBank Center, home of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Canisius won an automatic bid to the 2013 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship after winning the Atlantic Hockey title in the conference playoffs, but lost in the first round to top-ranked Quinnipiac.

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Notable former players

Notable alumni include:

  • Cory Conacher: NHL player currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Carl Hudson: Signed to an NHL contract by the Florida Panthers
  • Ryan Stewart: Current Director of Pro Scouting and Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks

    • References

    Canisius Golden Griffins men's ice hockey Wikipedia
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