2021-22 SMU Huskies Men's Ice Hockey News

Tyler Naugler officially named head coach of Huskies Men’s Hockey
Tyler Naugler officially named head coach of Huskies Men’s Hockey

April 07, 2022

Saint Mary’s University Department of Athletics & Recreation is proud to announce that Tyler Naugler has been named the head coach of the Huskies Men’s Hockey program.

Shae Demale (left), a forward for Huskies Women's Hockey, and Andrew Peverill (right), from Huskies Cross Country / Track & Field, were named the Huskies Athletes of the Year at the 2021-22 Award's Banquet on April 4, 2022.
2021-22 Huskies Award Night: Demale, Peverill named Athletes of the Year

April 06, 2022

Saint Mary's Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the many student-athletes and teams during the 2021-22 season.

Saint Mary's forward Sam King fires a shot at St. FX X-Men goaltender Joseph Raaymakers during the X-Men 3-2 overtime win in game two of the AUS semi-finals, March 20, 2022 at the Dauphinee Centre in Halifax.
X-Men defeat Huskies 3-2 in overtime to advance to AUS Final

March 20, 2022

The St. FX X-Men are heading to the AUS Final after defeating the Saint Mary’s Huskies 3-2 in overtime in game two of the best-of-three semi-final at the Dauphinee Centre on Sunday night.

Huskies forward Bradey Johnson controls the puck in game one of the AUS semi-final. The St. FX X-Men defeated the Huskies 2-1 to take a one game lead in the best-of-three series.
Overtime goal lifts X-Men to win over Huskies in game one of AUS semi-final

March 19, 2022

The St. FX X-Men took a 1-0 lead over the Saint Mary's Huskies in the best-of-three AUS semi-final series, after Matthew Philip scored an overtime goal to lift the X-Men to a 2-1 win at home on Friday night.

Welsh, MacPherson receive AUS award recognition
Welsh, MacPherson receive AUS award recognition

March 15, 2022

A pair of Saint Mary’s Huskies men’s hockey players - goaltender Matt Welsh and defenceman Justin MacPherson  - have been recognized in the 2021-22 AUS Award selections.

Men's hockey player Andrew Coxhead and women's volleyball player Olivia Bell have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week for the week of March 7-13, sponsored by Outcast Upcycled Nutrition.
Coxhead, Bell named Huskies Athletes of the Week: March 7-13

March 14, 2022

Men's hockey player Andrew Coxhead and women's volleyball player Olivia Bell have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week for the week of March 7-13, sponsored by Outcast Upcycled Nutrition.

Huskies forward Cedric Ralph celebrates after scoring the opening goal in Saint Mary's 3-1 quarterfinal win over the UPEI Panthers on March 13, 2022. (Photo by Nick Pearce / SMU Huskies Athletics).
Huskies advance to semifinal with 3-1 win over Panthers

March 13, 2022

The Saint Mary’s Huskies are moving on to the AUS semifinal after defeating the UPEI Panthers 3-2 on Sunday night at the Dauphinee Centre.

DeNoble nets double overtime winner, as Saint Mary’s takes Game 1 6-5
DeNoble nets double overtime winner, as Saint Mary’s takes Game 1 6-5

March 12, 2022

Logan DeNoble delivered the final dagger in double overtime, as the Saint Mary’s Huskies defeated the UPEI Panthers 6-5 in Game 1 of the best-of-three quarter-final.

Huskies forward Ben Higgins (#22) celebrates with teammates after scoring his first career AUS goal in a 2-0 win over Acadia on March 2, 2022. (Photo by Nick Pearce / SMU Huskies Athletics)
Huskies extend win streak to three games with 2-0 win over Acadia

March 02, 2022

Justin Sumarah and the Saint Mary's Huskies continued their winning ways on Wednesday night, with a 2-0 win over the Acadia Axemen.

Sumarah, Cleveland named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Feb. 21-27
Sumarah, Cleveland named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Feb. 21-27

February 28, 2022

Men's hockey goalie Justin Sumarah and women's volleyball player Renee Cleveland have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 21-27, sponsored by Outcast Upcycled Nutrition.

Huskies goaltender Justin Sumarah makes a save on UNB REDS Mark Rassell, one of Sumarah's 47 saves in a thrilling 4-3 win over the top ranked REDS on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at the Dauphinee Centre in Halifax.
Sumarah, Dunn lead Huskies to thrilling 4-3 victory over top ranked REDS

February 26, 2022

The Saint Mary’s Huskies secured a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the top ranked team in U SPORTS, beating the UNB REDS 4-3 at the Homburg Centre on Saturday night.

First-year goalie Justin Sumarah (Halifax, NS) made 28 saves in his AUS debut leading the Huskies to a 4-1 win over the Moncton Aigles Bleus Friday night at the Dauphinee Centre. (Photo by Nick Pearce / SMU Huskies Athletics)
Sumarah’s strong debut leads Huskies to 4-1 victory over Aigles Bleus

February 25, 2022

First-year goalie Justin Sumarah (Halifax, NS) made 28 saves in his AUS debut leading the Huskies to a 4-1 win over the Moncton Aigles Bleus Friday night at the Dauphinee Centre.

SMU Huskies forward Nathan Dunkley handles the puck in a 7-4 loss to the St. Francis Xavier X-Men on Feb. 20, 2022.
X-Men top Huskies 7-4

February 20, 2022

St. FX men’s hockey captain Santino Centorame (Mississauga, ON) had a two goal night in the X Men's 7-4 win over the Saint Mary's Huskies on Sunday. It was the first game back at the Charles V. Keating Centre for the U SPORTS No. 4 ranked X Men since late November.

Huskies forward David Bérubé looks to pass the puck past Dalhousie Tigers defenseman Christian Huntley during a 5-4 Tigers win on Feb. 19, 2022.
Huskies drop tight one to Tigers

February 19, 2022

The Saint Mary’s University Huskies returned to the ice Saturday as they played host to their cross-town rivals Dalhousie Tigers as AUS Men’s Hockey returned after a prolonged stoppage after Christmas break due to the ongoing global pandemic.

Huskies to return to play Feb. 18, as AUS releases schedule
Huskies to return to play Feb. 18, as AUS releases schedule

February 10, 2022

After a nearly three month break due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Saint Mary's Huskies winter sports teams will have the opportunity to finish off their season, with games beginning on February 18.

Celebrating African Heritage Month: Canada's first Black hockey line
Celebrating African Heritage Month: Canada's first Black hockey line

February 03, 2022

As part of celebrating Black History Month (officially known as African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia), throughout the month of February the Saint Mary's Huskies and Atlantic University Sport will be highlighting some of the many incredible Black student-athletes whose impacts and achievements are important pieces of AUS history today and every day. In February 1970, the Saint Mary’s Huskies made history when a line of Bob Dawson (Dartmouth, N.S.), Percy Paris (Windsor, N.S.), and Darren Maxwell (Truro, N.S.), took to the the ice in a game against Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick.