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Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey

Men's ice hockey team of Ohio State University

Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey

Men's ice hockey team of Ohio State University

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team_nameOhio State Buckeyes
team_link[](ohio-state-buckeyes)
current2025–26 Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey season
imageOhio State Buckeyes logo.svg
image_size175
universityOhio State University
sexmen's
conferenceBig Ten Conference
conference_shortBig Ten
locationColumbus, Ohio
coachSteve Rohlik
coach_year13th
coach_wins221
coach_losses177
coach_ties45 ()
assistant_coaches
arenaValue City Arena
NCAAfrozenfour1998, 2018
NCAAtourneys1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2025
conference_tournamentCCHA: 1972, 2004
conference_seasonCCHA: 1972
Big Ten: 2019
uniform_imageOhio buckeyes hockey unif.png

Big Ten: 2019

The Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ohio State University. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. They play at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

History

The Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey program began in 1963, the team played at the new Ohio State Ice Rink, constructed in 1961. The Buckeyes were a founding member of the CCHA in 1971. The Buckeyes won the inaugural 1972 CCHA men's ice hockey tournament with a 3–0 win over Saint Louis University.

One of the team's most successful seasons came in 1997–1998, the year before the Buckeyes moved into new the 17,500-seat Value City Arena, which replaced the aging and undersized (1,400-seat) Ohio State Ice Rink. The team finished the 1997–1998 season with an overall record of 27–13–2. They secured an at-large bid to the 1998 tournament. That same season the Buckeyes advanced to the 1998 Frozen Four and lost in the semifinal game to Boston College 5–2. The 1998 tournament was the program's first of two all-time Frozen Four appearances, the other coming in 2018. In 1999 the team advanced to the 1999 NCAA tournament. Despite a first round elimination with a 4–2 loss to Maine, this marked the first time in school history the team made the NCAA tournament in consecutive seasons.

The time period during the early 2000s was the most successful period in the program's history. Ohio State made the NCAA Post season tournament in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The 2003–2004 season also saw the Buckeyes win the school's second CCHA post season tournament with a 4–2 win over Big Ten and CCHA rival Michigan. After three seasons, the Buckeyes returned to the NCAA tournament in 2009, when they received an at-large bid to the 2009 NCAA tournament after a 5th-place finish in the CCHA regular season and falling to Alaska in the CCHA Quarterfinals. In the 2009 NCAA tournament the team lost 8–3 to Boston University in the first round. The program was also invited to play in the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic against Wisconsin on February 11, 2006, which was the second-ever outdoor ice hockey game played between college teams.

On March 21, 2011 the Big Ten Conference announced plans to sponsor men's ice hockey starting in 2013–14 season. Ohio State along with CCHA rivals, Michigan and Michigan State would leave the CCHA to join Minnesota and Wisconsin from the WCHA and Penn State, who would elevate their men's and women's American Collegiate Hockey Association club programs to varsity status, to form a six-team Big Ten Hockey Conference.

During the first half of the 2011–2012 season, the Buckeyes jumped out to a sizeable lead in the CCHA standings when the team recorded a 10–3–1 conference record. The second half of the season proved much harder for Ohio State when the team recorded an eleven-game winless streak through January and the first half of February. The team broke the streak with a 4–3 win over Western Michigan, the team's lone win in the second half of the season. The Buckeyes fell from a season high, second-place ranking in January 2012 to 21st place by the end of the regular season.{{cite web|publisher=U.S. College Hockey Online|url=http://www.uscho.com/rankings/d-i-mens-poll/2011-2012/poll,0109/january-9,-2012/

Despite an up and down 2013–14 season, Ohio State had a good showing in the inaugural Big Ten Hockey tournament. After defeating Michigan State in overtime in the first round, the Buckeyes upset #1 Minnesota 3–1. They ultimately fell 5–4 in overtime in the championship game to the Wisconsin Badgers. Despite missing out on the NCAA tournament, Ohio State would finish the 2013–14 season ranked #20.

A game between Ohio State and Michigan in 2015

After back to back losing seasons in 2014–15 and 2015–16, Ohio State had their first 20 win season and NCAA tournament berth in 8 years. Led by forwards Nick Schilkey and Mason Jobst, the Buckeyes had the second ranked offense in college hockey and a historically great power play. Ohio State finished third in the Big Ten, their highest finish in the league's four-year history. Despite the successful season, Ohio State did not clinch a tournament berth until Penn State defeated Wisconsin in the 2017 Big Ten tournament, giving the Buckeyes the final at large berth and the 4 seed in the West Regional in Fargo, North Dakota. The Buckeyes faced off against the #2 overall seed, the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs in the 1st round. A third period comeback sent the game to overtime with the score tied at two. The Bulldogs ended the Buckeyes season on a goal from Willie Raskob at 11:58 of the first overtime.

Season-by-season results

Main article: List of Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey seasons

Source:

Records vs. Big Ten teams

As of the 2021-22 season

SchoolTeamAway ArenaOverall recordWin %HomeAwayLast Result
[](university-of-michigan)[](michigan-wolverines-men-s-ice-hockey)[](yost-ice-arena) 44–85–14****23–37–618–43–83-0 L
[](michigan-state-university)[](michigan-state-spartans-men-s-ice-hockey)[](munn-ice-arena) 46–89–13****24–36–617–47–75-1 W
[](university-of-minnesota)[](minnesota-golden-gophers-men-s-ice-hockey)[](3m-arena-at-mariucci) 7–30–4****4–9–12–16–34-1 L
[](university-of-notre-dame)[](notre-dame-fighting-irish-men-s-ice-hockey)[](compton-family-ice-arena) 37–36–10****19–16–615–18–43-2 L
[](pennsylvania-state-university)[](penn-state-nittany-lions-men-s-ice-hockey)[](pegula-ice-arena)16–10–2****8–5–17–4–14-1 W
[](university-of-wisconsin-madison)[](wisconsin-badgers-men-s-ice-hockey)[](kohl-center)17–18–3****8–6–18–6–24-3 W

Coaches

The Buckeyes are currently coached by Steve Rohlik. He was announced the new head coach on April 24, 2013 shortly after the departure of Mark Osiecki.

All-time coaching records

As of completion of 2024–25 season

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1963–1965Tom Bedecki26–14–0
1965–1966Glen Sonmor19–7–0
1966–1970Harry Neale449–48–3
1970–1972Dave Chambers244–14–0
1972–1975Gerald Walford341–46–4
1975–1995Jerry Welsh20†328–381–56
1995–2010John Markell15†280–267–56
2010–2013Mark Osiecki346–50–16
2013–presentSteve Rohlik12221–177–45

† John Markell coached the final 9 games of the 1994–95 season after Jerry Welsh resigned.

Statistical leaders

Career points leaders

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1980–1984149114156270165
1970–1974118107126233160
1980–198415472151223194
1980–1984139104108212134
1976–198015081131212177
1978–19821438212821049
1973–19769471114185222
1984–198711175108183178
1976–198014576101177215
1969–1973115868817468
1981–19841528589174151

Career goaltending leaders

GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

minimum 30 games played

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2002–2006965640523291959.9192.07
2011–201342236116186825.9332.08
2017–2019543189301771185.9192.22
2021–2023754405422851686.9262.29
2017–2021824678403081808.9252.31

Statistics current through the end of the 2023–24 season.

Players

Current roster

As of August 18, 2025.

Awards and honors

NCAA

Individual awards

Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award

  • Brendon Kearney: 2019

NCAA Scoring Champion

  • Paul Pooley: 1984

All-Americans

AHCA First Team All-Americans

  • 1983-84: Paul Pooley, F
  • 1997-98: Hugo Boisvert, F
  • 2012-13: Brady Hjelle, G
  • 2013-14: Ryan Dzingel, F

AHCA Second Team All-Americans

  • 1983-84: Perry Pooley, F
  • 1998-99: Jeff Maund, G; Hugo Boisvert, F
  • 2002-03: R. J. Umberger, F
  • 2009-10: Zac Dalpe, F
  • 2016-17: Mason Jobst, F
  • 2017-18: Tanner Laczysnki, F
  • 2018-19: Mason Jobst, F

CCHA

Individual awards

Player of the Year

  • Paul Pooley: 1984

Perani Cup

  • Brady Hjelle: 2013

Best Defensive Defenseman

  • Doug Andress: 2004

Ilitch Humanitarian Award

  • Mike Betz: 2003

Coach of the Year

  • Jerry Welsh: 1983
  • John Markell: 1998

Rookie of the Year

  • Paul Pooley: 1981
  • Brian Loney: 1992
  • R. J. Umberger: 2001

Terry Flanagan Memorial Award

  • Scott Titus: 2002
  • Tom Fritsche: 2007

Best Goaltender

  • Mike Betz: 2003
  • Brady Hjelle: 2013

Tournament Most Valuable Player

  • Bill McKenzie: 1972
  • Paul Caponigri: 2004

All-Conference Teams

First Team All-CCHA

  • 1972–73: Ray Meyers, F
  • 1975–76: Bruce Allworth, F
  • 1978–79: Paul Tilley, F
  • 1980–81: Mike Blake, G; Dan Mandich, D; Brent Morrow, F
  • 1982–83: Andy Browne, F
  • 1983–84: John Dougan, G; Paul Pooley, F
  • 1997–98: Hugo Boisvert, F
  • 1998–99: Jeff Maund, G; Hugo Boisvert, F
  • 2002–03: R. J. Umberger, F
  • 2009–10: Zac Dalpe, F
  • 2012–13: Brady Hjelle, G

Second Team All-CCHA

  • 1972–73: Jim Witherspoon, D
  • 1976–77: Paul Tilley, F
  • 1978–79: Steve Jones, G
  • 1979–80: Steve Jones, G; Brian Jenks, D; Greg Kostenko, D; Rod McNair, D; Larry Marson, F; Paul Tilley, F
  • 1980–81: Paul Pooley, F
  • 1981–82: Larry Marson, F
  • 1982–83: John Dougan, G; Dave Kobryn, F
  • 1983–84: Perry Pooley, F
  • 1984–85: Mike Rousseau, D
  • 1995–96: Tom Sakey, G
  • 1998–99: Andrè Signoretti, D
  • 2002–03: Mike Betz, G
  • 2004–05: Nate Guenin, D; Rod Pelley, F
  • 2006–07: Sean Collins, F
  • 2012–13: Tanner Fritz, F

CCHA All-Rookie Team

  • 1989–90: Glenn Painter, D
  • 1991–92: Brian Loney, F
  • 1996–97: Hugo Boisvert, F
  • 1997–98: Jeff Maund, G
  • 1998–99: Jason Crain, D
  • 2000–01: Dave Steckel, F; R. J. Umberger, F
  • 2004–05: Tom Fritsche, F
  • 2008–09: Matt Bartkowski, D; Zac Dalpe, F
  • 2011–12: Max McCormick, F

Big Ten

Individual awards

Defensive player of the year

  • Sasha Larocque: 2019

Goaltender of the Year

  • Tommy Nappier: 2019
  • Jakub Dobeš: 2022

Freshman of the Year

  • Jakub Dobeš: 2022

Coach of the Year

  • Steve Rohlik: 2018, 2019, 2025

All-Conference Teams

First Team All-Big Ten

  • 2013–14: Ryan Dzingel, F
  • 2015–16: Josh Healey, D
  • 2016–17: Mason Jobst, F
  • 2017–18: Tanner Laczynski, F
  • 2018–19: Tommy Nappier, G
  • 2021–22: Jakub Dobeš, G; Georgii Merkulov, F

Second Team All-Big Ten

  • 2015–16: Nick Schilkey, F
  • 2016–17: Christian Frey, G; Josh Healey, D; Nick Schilkey, F
  • 2017–18: Sean Romeo, G; Sasha Larocque, D; Mason Jobst, F
  • 2018–19: Sasha Larocque, D
  • 2022–23: Mason Lohrei, D; Jake Wise, F
  • 2023–24: Scooter Brickey, D

Big Ten All-Rookie Team

  • 2013–14: Christian Frey, G; Drew Brevig, D; Nick Schilkey, F
  • 2014–15: Matthew Weis, F
  • 2015–16: Mason Jobst, F
  • 2017–18: Tommy Nappier, G
  • 2018–19: Gustaf Westlund, F
  • 2021–22: Jakub Dobeš, G; Mason Lohrei, D; Georgii Merkulov, F

Ohio State Buckeyes Hall of Fame

The following is a list of people associated with the Ohio State men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Ohio State Buckeyes Hall of Fame.

  • Hugo Boisvert
  • Jamie Macoun
  • Bill McKenzie
  • Paul Pooley
  • Paul Tilley
  • RJ Umberger
  • Jerry Welsh

Olympians

This is a list of Ohio State alumni who have played on an Olympic team.

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Andrè SignorettiDefenseman1997–2001Italy ITA200611th
Ryan KeslerCenter2002–2003USA USA2010
Matt TomkinsGoaltender2013–2017CAN CAN20226th

Buckeyes in the NHL

As of July 1, 2025.

= NHL All-Star teamNHL All-Star]]NHL All-Star]] and NHL All-Star teamHall of Famers]]
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John AlbertCenterWIN2013–201490
Tom AskeyGoaltenderANA1997–199970
Mike BalesGoaltenderBOS, OTT1992–1997230
Matt BartkowskiDefensemanBOS, VAN, CGY, MIN2010–20212560
Mike BlakeGoaltenderLAK1981–1984400
Sean CollinsDefensemanWSH2008–2012210
Zac DalpeCenterCAR, VAN, BUF, MIN, CBJ, FLA2010–20231680
Jakub DobešGoaltenderMTL2024–Present160
Ryan DzingelCenterOTT, CBJ, CAR, ARI, SJS2015–20224040
Corey ElkinsCenterLAK2009–201030
Tanner FritzCenterNYI2017–2019420
Anthony GrecoRight wingFLA, NYR2018–202220
Nate GueninCenterPHI, PIT, CBJ, ANA, COL2006–20162050
Dave GustRight WingCHI2022–202340
Cal HeeterGoaltenderPHI2013–201410
Dakota JoshuaCenterSTL, VAN2020–Present2410
Ryan KeslerCenterVAN, ANA2003–20191,0010
Tanner LaczynskiCenterPHI, VGK2020–Present460
Mason LohreiDefensemanBOS2023–Present1180
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Brian LoneyRight wingVAN1995–1996120
Jamie MacounDefenseman[](calgary-flames)display=inlinewidth=2pxcolor=#F3BC52}}, TOR, '''1982–19991,1282
Jeff MadillRight wingNJD1990–1991140
Dan MandichDefensemanMNS1982–19861110
Max McCormickLeft wingOTT, CAR, SEA2015–2024940
Bill McKenzieGoaltenderDET, KCS, COR1973–1980910
Cole McWardDefensemanVAN2022–202460
Éric MelocheRight wingPIT, PHI2001–2007740
Georgii MerkulovCenterBOS2023–Present100
Carson MeyerRight wingCBJ2021–2024410
Rod PelleyCenterNJD, ANA2006–20122560
Paul PooleyForwardWPG1984–1986150
Shane SimsDefensemanNYI2010–201110
Dave SteckelCenterWSH, NJD, TOR, ANA2005–20144250
Tyson StrachanDefensemanSTL, FLA, WSH, BUF, MIN2008–20161860
Matt TomkinsGoaltenderTBL2023–202460
R. J. UmbergerLeft wingPHI, CBJ2005–20167790
Jim WitherspoonDefensemanLAK1975–197620

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WHA

One Buckeye played in the WHA.

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Bill ReedDefensemanMIC/BAL, CAC1974–19760

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  21. Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
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