2024–25 Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey season

The 2024–25 Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey season will be the 57th season of play for the program and the 1st in Atlantic Hockey America. The Falcons will represent the United States Air Force Academy, play their home games at the Cadet Ice Arena and be coached by Frank Serratore in his 28th season.

2024–25 Air Force Falcons
men's ice hockey season
ConferenceAHA
Home iceCadet Ice Arena
Record
Coaches and captains
Head coachFrank Serratore
Assistant coachesAndy Berg
Joe Doyle
Steve Jennings
Josh Holmstrom
Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey seasons
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Season

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Departures

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Player Position Nationality Cause
Brian Adams Forward   United States Graduation (retired)
Maiszon Balboa Goaltender   United States Graduation (retired)
Owen Baumgartner Defenseman   United States Transferred to Augustana
Sam Brennan Defenseman   United States Graduation (retired)
Parker Brown Forward   United States Graduation (retired)
Will Gavin Forward   United States Graduation (signed with Tucson Roadrunners)
Nathan Horn Forward   United States Graduation (retired)
Jacob Marti Forward   United States Graduation (retired)
Luke Robinson Defenseman   United States Graduation (retired)
Luke Rowe Defenseman   United States Graduation (signed with Ontario Reign)

Recruiting

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Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Cooper Boulanger Forward   United States 21 Barre, VT
Joseph Cesario Forward   United States 21 Westminster, CO
Will Dawson Forward   United States 20 Traverse City, MI
Toby Hopp Goaltender   United States 20 Maple Grove, MN
Beau Janzig Defenseman   United States 20 Hermantown, MN
Will Jones Defenseman   United States 20 Brentwood, TN
Michael Kadlecik Forward   United States 20 Lansing, NY
Ren Morque Defenseman   United States 20 Grand Rapids, MN
Jake Peterson Defenseman   United States 20 Rosemount, MN
Nick Sajevic Forward   United States 21 Shoreview, MN
Samuel Stitz Forward   United States 21 Perry Hall, MD
Anthony Yu Forward   United States 20 Baldwin Park, CA

Roster

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As of August 13, 2024.[1]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1   Guy Blessing Senior G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2001-05-08 Chandler, Arizona Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
2   Beau Janzig Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 2003-11-17 Hermantown, Minnesota Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
3   Beau Janzig Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-11-12 Grand Rapids, Minnesota Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
4   Will Jones Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2004-03-09 Brentwood, Tennessee Powell River Kings (BCHL)
6   Anthony Yu Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2004-07-10 Baldwin Park, California Powell River Kings (BCHL)
7   Jake Peterson Freshman D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-10-02 Rosemount, Minnesota Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
8   Ethan Ulrick Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2003-04-25 Lakewood, Illinois Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)
9   Lucas Coon Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-11-24 Steamboat Springs, Colorado Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
10   Austin Schwartz Senior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2001-06-18 Parker, Colorado Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
11   Sam Jacobs Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2003-04-25 Plymouth, Minnesota Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL)
12   James Callahan Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2002-12-18 Minneapolis, Minnesota Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)
13   Mason McCormick Junior F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2001-05-25 Verona, Wisconsin Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
14   Will Dawson Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2003-10-03 Traverse City, Michigan Minot Minotauros (NAHL)
15   Owen Dubois Sophomore F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2002-07-06 Madison, Wisconsin Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
16   Cooper Boulanger Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2003-07-08 Barre, Vermont Oklahoma Warriors (NAHL)
17   Michael Kadlecik Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2004-04-14 Lansing, New York Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
18   Holt Oliphant Junior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-05-17 Northbrook, Illinois Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL)
19   Nick Remissong Sophomore F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-05-19 Lake Forest, Illinois Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL)
20   Nolan Cunningham Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-12-17 Helena, Montana Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
21   Liam Hansson Junior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-12-16 Ramsey, New Jersey Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL)
22   Chris Hedden Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-09-20 Kalamazoo, Michigan Omaha Lancers (USHL)
23   Nick Sajevic Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 2003-01-15 Shoreview, Minnesota Janesville Jets (NAHL)
24   Joseph Cesario Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2003-03-17 Westminster, Colorado Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
26   Clayton Cosentino Senior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 2000-06-18 San Carlos, California Aberdeen Wings (NAHL)
27   Samuel Stitz Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2003-06-18 Perry Hall, Maryland Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
28   Mitchell Digby Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-06-26 Ottawa Lake, Michigan Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
29   Jasper Lester Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-07-31 Colorado Springs, Colorado Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
30   Dominik Wasik Sophomore G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2002-07-02 Superior, Wisconsin Steinbach Pistons (MJHL)
35   Carter Clafton Sophomore G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2002-03-13 Grand Rapids, Minnesota Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL)
37   Toby Hopp Freshman G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-06-27 Maple Grove, Minnesota Northeast Generals (NAHL)
44   Will Staring Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2003-02-28 Springfield, Virginia Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
64   Brendan Gibbons Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2002-06-15 South Kingstown, Rhode Island Maine Nordiques (NAHL)
82   Andrew DeCarlo Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2000-07-23 Huntington Beach, California Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)

Standings

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Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OW OL SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
Air Force
American International
Army
Bentley
Canisius
Holy Cross
Mercyhurst
Niagara
RIT
Robert Morris
Sacred Heart
Championship: March 21, 2024
† indicates conference regular season champion (DeGregorio Trophy)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Riley Trophy)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll

Schedule and results

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Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Decision Result Attendance Record
Regular Season
October 5 TBA Arizona State* Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
October 6 TBA Arizona State* Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
Ice Breaker Tournament
October 11 8:15 pm vs. Minnesota* Orleans ArenaLas Vegas, Nevada (Ice Breaker Semifinal)         
October 12 TBD vs. Massachusetts / Omaha* Orleans ArenaLas Vegas, Nevada (Ice Breaker)         
October 18 TBA Lindenwood* Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
October 20 TBA Lindenwood* Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
October 25 11:00 am at American International MassMutual CenterSpringfield, Massachusetts FloHockey       
October 26 11:00 am at American International MassMutual CenterSpringfield, Massachusetts FloHockey       
November 1 TBA at Colorado College* Ed Robson ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado (Rivalry)         
November 2 TBA Colorado College* Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado (Rivalry) FloHockey       
November 8 7:05 pm Canisius Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
November 9 1:05 pm Canisius Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
November 15 TBA Mercyhurst Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
November 16 TBA Mercyhurst Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
November 22 TBA at Bentley Bentley ArenaWaltham, Massachusetts FloHockey       
November 23 TBA at Bentley Bentley ArenaWaltham, Massachusetts FloHockey       
November 29 5:00 pm at Brown* Meehan AuditoriumProvidence, Rhode Island ESPN+       
November 30 2:00 pm at Brown* Meehan AuditoriumProvidence, Rhode Island ESPN+       
December 6 TBA Niagara Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
December 7 TBA Niagara Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
January 3 5:00 pm at Sacred Heart Martire Family ArenaFairfield, Connecticut FloHockey       
January 4 3:00 pm at Sacred Heart Martire Family ArenaFairfield, Connecticut FloHockey       
January 10 TBA Bentley Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
January 11 TBA Bentley Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
January 17 5:00 pm at Army Tate RinkWest Point, New York (Rivalry) FloHockey       
January 18 2:00 pm at Army Tate RinkWest Point, New York (Rivalry) FloHockey       
January 24 TBA Holy Cross Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
January 25 TBA Holy Cross Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
January 31 TBA RIT Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
February 1 TBA RIT Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado FloHockey       
February 7 TBA at Canisius LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York FloHockey       
February 8 TBA at Canisius LECOM HarborcenterBuffalo, New York FloHockey       
February 14 TBA Army Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado (Rivalry) FloHockey       
February 15 TBA Army Cadet Ice ArenaColorado Springs, Colorado (Rivalry) FloHockey       
February 21 5:00 pm at Robert Morris Clearview ArenaNeville Township, Pennsylvania FloHockey       
February 22 5:00 pm at Robert Morris Clearview ArenaNeville Township, Pennsylvania FloHockey       
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Mountain Time.
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Scoring statistics

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Rankings

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Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 (Final)
USCHO.com
USA Today

References

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  1. ^ "2024-25 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Air Force Falcons. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024–25 Men's Ice Hockey Schedule". Air Force Falcons. Retrieved August 21, 2023.