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The Vermont Catamounts men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of Vermont. The Catamounts are a member of Hockey East, joining in 2005 after competing in ECAC Hockey from 1974 to 2005. They play home games at Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington, Vermont.[2] Vermont has appeared in the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship six times since making the move to Division I in 1974–75, including trips to the Frozen Four in 1996 and 2009.
| Vermont Catamounts men's ice hockey | |
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| University | University of Vermont |
| Conference | Hockey East |
| First season | 1925–26 |
| Head coach | Steve Wiedler 2nd season, 13–19–3 (.580) |
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| Arena | Gutterson Fieldhouse Burlington, Vermont |
| Colors | Green and gold[1] |
| NCAA Tournament Frozen Four | |
| 1996, 2009 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1988, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010, 2014 | |
| Conference regular season championships | |
| 1996 | |
| Current uniform | |
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Prior to moving to Division I, UVM competed in ECAC Division II, where it won back-to-back ECAC Division II titles in 1972-73 and 1973–74.[3]
Since 1990, the Catamounts have hosted what is now known as the Catamount Cup tournament, winning the title seven times.[4]
The University of Vermont has produced 18 National Hockey League (NHL) players in its history. The seven UVM Alumni who have won Stanley Cup championships are: Ross Colton '18 (Tampa Bay Lightning), Patrick Sharp '02, Viktor Stålberg '09, Éric Perrin '97, and former NHL All-Stars Martin St. Louis '97, Tim Thomas '97 and John LeClair '91.
In 2004, St. Louis was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer, the Lester B. Pearson Award as the league's most outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players Association, and the Bud Light Plus/Minus award. Thomas has won the Vezina Trophy twice as the NHL's top goaltender in 2009 and 2011, and the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2011. He also holds the NHL record for best single season save percentage. UVM is the only NCAA program in history to count alumni who have won both the Hart Trophy and the Vezina Trophy, as well as the only NCAA program to generate an Art Ross winner.
A two-time Olympian in 1998 and 2002, LeClair was elected to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009 after a standout 16-year NHL career where he scored 406 goals. He was a two-time NHL first team All-Star and twice won the Bud Light Plus/Minus Award. LeClair is the only American born player to record three consecutive 50 goal seasons, and is the only NHL player with back to back game winning SCF OT goals.
Other Catamounts who were U.S. Olympians were Thomas (2010), former NHL defenseman Aaron Miller (2002, 2006) and Ryan Gunderson (2018). St. Louis skated for Canada in the 2006 and 2014 Olympics, while Sharp was named to Canada's 2014 Olympic squad. Viktor Stalberg also represented Sweden at the 2018 Olympics. Vermont was one of just five college hockey programs to have at least one alumnus participating in every Olympic games since NHL players began competing in 1998 until 2018 when NHL players did not compete in Olympic competition.[5]
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As of the completion of 2023–24 season[6]
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
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| 1963–1965 | Bill Ruffer | 2 | 10–14–2 | .423 |
| 1965–1984 | Jim Cross | 19 | 280–251–9 | .527 |
| 1984–2003 | Mike Gilligan | 19 | 279–289–46 | .492 |
| 2003–2020 | Kevin Sneddon | 17 | 251–301–84 | .461 |
| 2020–2023 | Todd Woodcroft | 3 | 20–55–9 | .292 |
| 2023–2024 | Steve Wiedler | 1 | 13–19–3 | .580 |
| Totals | 5 coaches | 61 seasons | 853–929–153 | .480 |
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Career goals leaders
Single-season goals record:
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Career assists leaders
Single-season assists record:
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Career points leaders
Single-season points record:
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Career save percentage leaders (min. 40 games):
| Player | Years | GAA | Saves | Save% |
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| Joe Fallon | 2004-08 | 2.05 | 2907 | 91.6% |
| Tim Thomas | 1993-97 | 2.70 | 3950 | 91.4% |
| Brody Hoffman | 2012-15 | 2.45 | 1934 | 91.4% |
| Mike Santaguida | 2013–2017 | 2.45 | 1686 | 91.3% |
| Christian Soucy | 1991-93 | 2.99 | 1725 | 90.8% |
| John Kiely | 1971-74 | 2.84 | N/A | 90.3% |
| Rob Madore | 2008-12 | 2.91 | 3352 | 90.2% |
| Dave Reece | 1968-71 | 3.01 | 2019 | 90.0% |
| Andrew Allen | 1997-01 | 3.12 | 2159 | 89.9% |
| Travis Russell | 2002-06 | 3.07 | 1291 | 89.5% |
| Steve Eckerson | 1970-73 | 3.09 | 1276 | 89.4% |
Single-season save record:
As of September 22, 2024.[7]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
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| 1 |  |
Connor MacKenzie | Sophomore | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2002-05-10 | Toronto, Ontario | Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) | — |
| 2 | |
Eli Barnett | Sophomore | D | 6' 6" (1.98 m) | 218 lb (99 kg) | 2003-09-16 | Ottawa, Ontario | Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) | SJS, 195th overall 2022 |
| 4 |  |
Philip Törnqvist | Junior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2001-08-24 | Gothenburg, Sweden | Wichita Falls Warriors (NAHL) | — |
| 6 |  |
Charlie Kinsman | Freshman | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2005-03-17 | Orchard Park, New York | Tri-City Storm (USHL) | — |
| 7 |  |
Colin Kessler | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2004-06-07 | Anchorage, Alaska | Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) | — |
| 9 |  |
Joel Määttä | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | 2002-07-06 | Helsinki, Finland | Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) | EDM, 222nd overall 2022 |
| 10 |  |
Mario Gasparini | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2003-02-28 | Lakeville, Minnesota | Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) | — |
| 11 | |
Mateo Dixon | Sophomore | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2002-08-19 | Toronto, Ontario | Coquitlam Express (BCHL) | — |
| 12 | |
Blake Steenerson | Freshman | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 2005-04-29 | Maple Grove, Minnesota | Tri-City Storm (USHL) | — |
| 13 |  |
Timofei Spitserov | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | 2002-03-26 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Culver Academies (Midget AAA) | SJS, 210th overall 2020 |
| 14 |  |
Dawson Good | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 2002-04-17 | Abbotsford, British Columbia | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) | — |
| 15 |  |
Luca Münzenberger | Junior | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2002-11-24 | Düsseldorf, Germany | Kölner U20 (DNL) | EDM, 90th overall 2021 |
| 16 |  |
Will Zapernick | Graduate | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 1999-11-16 | Edmonton, Alberta | Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) | — |
| 17 | |
Matt Cato | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 174 lb (79 kg) | 2003-09-15 | Whitby, Ontario | Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) | — |
| 18 |  |
Massimo Lombardi | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2002-05-18 | Beaconsfield, Quebec | Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) | — |
| 19 |  |
Simon Jellúš | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | 2001-01-18 | Ilava, Slovakia | Karlskrona J20 (J20 Nationell) | — |
| 20 | |
Xavier Henry | Junior | D | 6' 5" (1.96 m) | 216 lb (98 kg) | 2001-03-20 | Scarborough, Ontario | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) | — |
| 21 |  |
Daniel Sambuco | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2003-06-10 | Springfield, Pennsylvania | Lincoln Stars (USHL) | — |
| 22 | |
Isak Walther | Sophomore | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | 2001-08-02 | Södertälje, Sweden | Södertälje J20 (J20 Nationell) | NSH, 179th overall 2019 |
| 23 | |
Jax Wismer | Freshman | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | 2005-03-03 | Newmarket, Ontario | Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) | — |
| 24 | |
Michael La Starza | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2004-01-14 | Montreal, Quebec | Fargo Force (USHL) | — |
| 25 | |
Jack Malinski | Sophomore | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | 2002-06-23 | Lakeville, Minnesota | Austin Bruins (NAHL) | — |
| 26 | |
Thomas Sinclair | Junior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 2002-12-26 | Toronto, Ontario | Fargo Force (USHL) | — |
| 27 |  |
Duncan Ramsay | Sophomore | D | 6' 5" (1.96 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 2004-02-08 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) | — |
| 29 | |
Max Strand | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2003-09-03 | Roseau, Minnesota | Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) | — |
| 35 | |
Keenan Rancier | Senior | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 184 lb (83 kg) | 2000-06-21 | Victoria, British Columbia | Minnesota State (CCHA) | — |
| 37 |  |
Nick Ahern | Sophomore | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 161 lb (73 kg) | 2002-12-02 | Chicago, Illinois | Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) | — |
| 38 | |
Sebastian Törnqvist | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 2003-05-22 | Everlöv, Sweden | Massachusetts (HEA) | — |
| 40 | |
Jens Richards | Junior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | 2002-12-14 | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Austin Bruins (NAHL) | — |
| 50 | |
Axel Mangbo | Sophomore | G | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | 2003-04-15 | Höganäs, Sweden | Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) | — |
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This is a list of Vermont alumni who have played on an Olympic team.[6]
| Name | Position | Vermont Tenure | Team | Year | Finish |
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| John LeClair | Left Wing | 1987–1991 |  USA | 1998, 2002 | 6th,  Silver |
| Aaron Miller | Defenseman | 1989–1993 | USA | 2002, 2006 | Silver, 8th |
| Martin St. Louis | Right Wing | 1993–1997 |  CAN | 2006, 2014 | 7th,  Gold |
| Tim Thomas | Goaltender | 1993–1997 | USA | 2010 | 7th, Silver |
| Patrick Sharp | Left Wing | 2000–2001 | CAN | 2014 | Gold |
| Ryan Gunderson | Defenseman | 2003–2007 | USA | 2018 | 7th |
| Viktor Stålberg | Left Wing | 2006–2009 | SWE | 2018 | 5th |
The following is a list of people associated with the Vermont men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame (induction date in parentheses).[10]
As of July 1, 2024
| = NHL All-Star team | = NHL All-Star[11] | = NHL All-Star[11] and NHL All-Star team | = Hall of Famers |
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All games are broadcast on 620-AM WVMT across the Burlington, VT-Plattsburgh, NY region; Adam LaFleur provides play-by-play.[13]
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