Unveiling Bowdoin College Men's Ice Hockey: The Ultimate Legacy of Excellence and Triumph

Bowdoin College boasts a proud history in men's ice hockey, marked by significant achievements and a tradition of excellence. One of the highlights is the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Polar Bears’ back-to-back ECAC championship seasons in 1975 and 1976.

Celebrating a Golden Era

Bowdoin athletics and alumni relations welcomed back men’s ice hockey alumni to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of their consecutive ECAC championships. The festivities included a pregame recognition with a ceremonial puck drop and a postgame gathering.

Jeff McCallum ’75 and Sean Hanley ’76, P’14, P’15 spearheaded the milestone celebration. The next afternoon in Sidney J. Watson Arena, the community came together to honor these remarkable teams.

MVPs from the 1975 and 1976 ECAC championships games, John Vigneron Jr. ’75 and Rob Menzies ’79 came to center ice for a ceremonial puck drop.

These teams combined skill, determination, and unity to bring unprecedented success to the program. Their championship runs remain defining moments in Bowdoin athletics-a reflection of the talent, teamwork, and competitive spirit that have long been hallmarks of Polar Bear hockey.

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Nearly fifty years later, the members of the 1975 and 1976 teams continue to embody the best of Bowdoin-showing unwavering support for the College, its hockey program, and one another.

Current Roster

Here is the current roster of the Bowdoin College Men's Ice Hockey team:

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Goaltenders

#35 Christopher Dakers (G), Born 2006, Portland, ME, USA, 182 cm, 84 kg
#1 A.J. DiChiara (G), Born 2001, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 185 cm, 86 kg
#30 Jake Fillion (G), Born 2003, Granby, MA, USA, 180 cm, 72 kg
#31 Jacob Osborne (G), Born 2003, Gloucester, ON, CAN, 188 cm, 86 kg

Defensemen

#2 Isaac Abbott (D), Born 2003, Halifax, NS, CAN, 194 cm, 91 kg
#14 Jack Barbro (D), Born 2002, Loudonville, NY, USA, 177 cm, 77 kg
#26 Finn Burke (D), Born 2004, Newton, MA, USA, 192 cm, 86 kg
#4 William Killoran (D), Born 2003, Charlestown, MA, USA, 191 cm, 88 kg
#27 Pierre Larocque (D), Born 2004, Chester Springs, PA, USA, 185 cm, 86 kg
#21 Aidan Lyons (D), Born 2003, Brookline, MA, USA, 178 cm, 82 kg
#18 Matthew Roy (F), Born 2003, Ottawa, ON, CAN, 185 cm, 80 kg
#5 Mason Sturm (D), Born 2004, San Jose, CA, USA, 187 cm, 79 kg
#34 Jake Sullivan (D), Born 2002, Concord, NH, USA, 180 cm, 73 kg
#36 Ricky Volpe (D), Born 2004, Commack, NY, USA, 175 cm, 84 kg
#8 Colin Wojciechowski (D), Born 2002, Barnstable, MA, USA, 183 cm, 82 kg

Forwards

#22 Jayson Alegria (RW), Born 2004, New Rochelle, NY, USA, 183 cm, 81 kg
#24 Sam Blanton (F), Born 2004, Carrollton, TX, USA, 182 cm, 82 kg
#15 Bryce Bollman (F), Born 2002, Orland Park, IL, USA, 185 cm, 86 kg
#12 James Cerepak (F), Born 2001, Saddle River, NJ, USA, 188 cm, 88 kg
#17 Richard Davis (C), Born 2002, Newfields, NH, USA, 193 cm, 91 kg
#16 Michael Dinges (F), Born 2003, Haverhill, MA, USA, 183 cm, 86 kg
#10 Hunter Fetterolf (F), Born 2003, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 185 cm, 88 kg
#9 Jackson Holl (F), Born 2003, Avon, CT, USA, 173 cm, 77 kg
#3 J.J. Lemieux (F), Born 2003, Webster, NY, USA, 193 cm, 96 kg
#28 Louie Marcellino (RW/C), Born 2005, Pelham, NY, USA, 174 cm, 82 kg
#29 Daniel Menyalkin (F), Born 2006, Shrewsbury, MA, USA, 191 cm, 95 kg
#32 Jake Minella (F), Born 2005, Darien, CT, USA, 182 cm, 73 kg
#7 P.J. Trudeau (F), Born 2003, Barrington, RI, USA, 177 cm, 75 kg

The Bowdoin College Men's Ice Hockey team continues to build on its storied past, striving for excellence both on and off the ice.

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