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Thom, Keenan and O'Neill Named Men's Ice Hockey Captains
October 12, 2021 | Men's Ice Hockey
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Three veteran leaders will wear letters for the Princeton University men's ice hockey team this season, as head coach Ron Fogarty announced the team's captains for 2021-22.
Defenseman Matthew Thom will wear the 'C' as captain, joined by forwards Luke Keenan and Christian O'Neill who will each serve as alternate captains for the Tigers this season.
"Every team is reliant on its leadership group, and that is especially true this season," said head coach Ron Fogarty. "With 10 newcomers, we will be looking to our veterans to lead the way. We're fortunate to have Matthew, Luke and Christian at the forefront of our leadership group. They set great examples on and off the ice, and there will be no questions about the expectations that go along with being a Princeton men's ice hockey player. These three set a great tone, joined by their classmates who have won some big games during their time at Princeton. Their energy has been great during preseason, and I look forward to that excitement level rising as we get closer to opening night."
Matthew Thom has played in 89 games on the blue line for the Tigers, posting 25 points -- including back-to-back seasons with nine points. A member of Princeton's 2018 ECAC Tournament title team, Thom brings a wealth of postseason experience to the team.
Another member of the 2018 ECAC trophy-lifting squad who has experience playing in the NCAA Tournament is Luke Keenan. A veteran of 97 games played, Keenan enters the season with 30 career points -- including a career-high 18 points in 2019-20 which ranked third on the Tigers. He has five career assists in postseason play.
Christian O'Neill has skated in 53 games over his two seasons on the ice with the Tigers, entering 2021-22 with 16 points. In 2019-20, O'Neill had a career-high 10 points including two goals in Game One of the ECAC Playoffs at Dartmouth.
Princeton opens the 2021-22 season at Army West Point on October 30. The Tigers take to Hobey Baker Rink for the first time on November 13, hosting LIU at 4 p.m. Tickets to all home Princeton men's ice hockey games are on sale now.
Three veteran leaders will wear letters for the Princeton University men's ice hockey team this season, as head coach Ron Fogarty announced the team's captains for 2021-22.
Defenseman Matthew Thom will wear the 'C' as captain, joined by forwards Luke Keenan and Christian O'Neill who will each serve as alternate captains for the Tigers this season.
"Every team is reliant on its leadership group, and that is especially true this season," said head coach Ron Fogarty. "With 10 newcomers, we will be looking to our veterans to lead the way. We're fortunate to have Matthew, Luke and Christian at the forefront of our leadership group. They set great examples on and off the ice, and there will be no questions about the expectations that go along with being a Princeton men's ice hockey player. These three set a great tone, joined by their classmates who have won some big games during their time at Princeton. Their energy has been great during preseason, and I look forward to that excitement level rising as we get closer to opening night."
Matthew Thom has played in 89 games on the blue line for the Tigers, posting 25 points -- including back-to-back seasons with nine points. A member of Princeton's 2018 ECAC Tournament title team, Thom brings a wealth of postseason experience to the team.
Another member of the 2018 ECAC trophy-lifting squad who has experience playing in the NCAA Tournament is Luke Keenan. A veteran of 97 games played, Keenan enters the season with 30 career points -- including a career-high 18 points in 2019-20 which ranked third on the Tigers. He has five career assists in postseason play.
Christian O'Neill has skated in 53 games over his two seasons on the ice with the Tigers, entering 2021-22 with 16 points. In 2019-20, O'Neill had a career-high 10 points including two goals in Game One of the ECAC Playoffs at Dartmouth.
Princeton opens the 2021-22 season at Army West Point on October 30. The Tigers take to Hobey Baker Rink for the first time on November 13, hosting LIU at 4 p.m. Tickets to all home Princeton men's ice hockey games are on sale now.
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