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

Head coach Dave Smith12th 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.

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

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