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Cashman, Foley Earn ECAC Hockey Major Awards
3/21/2024 6:30:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
Cashman was recognized as Coach of the Year while Foley was named the Rookie of the Year
HANOVER, N.H. – ECAC Hockey announced its major awards on Thursday evening in Lake Placid ahead of Friday's semifinal contests, and Reid Cashman and CJ Foley were among the honorees. Cashman, the Koenig Family Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's Hockey, was named the Tim Taylor Coach of the Year. Foley, a first-year defenseman, was named the Bitcoin Rookie of the Year.
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It is the first time since 2008-09 that the Big Green have had a major award winner, and the first time since 2005-06 in which they received two in the same season.
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"The recognition of Reid as the Coach of the Year is a byproduct of his vision and commitment to educating the young men on this team, both on and off the ice," said Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation. "Reid's strategic brilliance and unwavering belief have completely transformed the program. He has a remarkable ability to instill confidence, refine skills, and foster a team-first and winning mentality, which has propelled his program to excel this season. We are thrilled to support Reid and the team this weekend as they compete in Lake Placid, and in the years ahead."
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Cashman, who received a contract extension through 2028 last March, becomes the third Big Green coach to receive the accolade. Cashman guided Dartmouth to its first opening-round bye in the ECAC Hockey tournament since the 2010-11 season. The Big Green closed out the regular season on a seven-game unbeaten run, the longest such streak since 2014-15, to go from ninth in the ECAC Hockey standings to fourth. The three All-ECAC Hockey selections were the most that Dartmouth has had in one season since 2005-06.
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"It is an honor to be named the Tim Taylor Coach of the Year. Coach Taylor was a legendary figure in our sport and to have my name next to his means the world," said Cashman. "Individual accolades are a reflection of team success. Our players have performed at a high level all year. Our staff has worked incredibly hard to grow our team each day. Mike Harrity and [men's hockey sport administrator] Kristine Fowler have given us the support and resources to chase success. I am thankful to be a part of this great program that was recognized."
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In his first campaign with the Big Green, Foley finished third on the team in points over the course of the 22-game league slate with 18 and was second in assists with 13. On Nov. 4 against Princeton, he scored his first two collegiate goals, including the game-winner, while also adding an assist to end the night with three points. Foley tallied a short-handed goal later in the season at Union in the final road game of the regular season for Dartmouth, helping the Big Green clinch home ice in the playoffs for the first time in four years.
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Speaking about Foley, Cashman said, "It's a truly impressive list of ECAC Hockey players who have won Rookie of the Year. CJ's extremely deserving, he has come in from day one and been a great teammate, has worked to get better and has shown great results on the ice."
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In ECAC Hockey, Foley finished second in points amongst defensemen. This is the second Rookie of the Year award for Foley having received the same recognition from the Ivy League.
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"It feels great," said Foley. "I couldn't have done it without my teammates, and we've worked hard all year to get to this point and we really want to show what Dartmouth's made of."
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Dartmouth competes in the ECAC Hockey semifinals on Friday evening for the first time since 2015-16 when it takes on No. 14 Cornell at the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and the game will be available to stream on ESPN+ and Stretch Internet.
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It is the first time since 2008-09 that the Big Green have had a major award winner, and the first time since 2005-06 in which they received two in the same season.
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"The recognition of Reid as the Coach of the Year is a byproduct of his vision and commitment to educating the young men on this team, both on and off the ice," said Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation. "Reid's strategic brilliance and unwavering belief have completely transformed the program. He has a remarkable ability to instill confidence, refine skills, and foster a team-first and winning mentality, which has propelled his program to excel this season. We are thrilled to support Reid and the team this weekend as they compete in Lake Placid, and in the years ahead."
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Cashman, who received a contract extension through 2028 last March, becomes the third Big Green coach to receive the accolade. Cashman guided Dartmouth to its first opening-round bye in the ECAC Hockey tournament since the 2010-11 season. The Big Green closed out the regular season on a seven-game unbeaten run, the longest such streak since 2014-15, to go from ninth in the ECAC Hockey standings to fourth. The three All-ECAC Hockey selections were the most that Dartmouth has had in one season since 2005-06.
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"It is an honor to be named the Tim Taylor Coach of the Year. Coach Taylor was a legendary figure in our sport and to have my name next to his means the world," said Cashman. "Individual accolades are a reflection of team success. Our players have performed at a high level all year. Our staff has worked incredibly hard to grow our team each day. Mike Harrity and [men's hockey sport administrator] Kristine Fowler have given us the support and resources to chase success. I am thankful to be a part of this great program that was recognized."
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In his first campaign with the Big Green, Foley finished third on the team in points over the course of the 22-game league slate with 18 and was second in assists with 13. On Nov. 4 against Princeton, he scored his first two collegiate goals, including the game-winner, while also adding an assist to end the night with three points. Foley tallied a short-handed goal later in the season at Union in the final road game of the regular season for Dartmouth, helping the Big Green clinch home ice in the playoffs for the first time in four years.
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Speaking about Foley, Cashman said, "It's a truly impressive list of ECAC Hockey players who have won Rookie of the Year. CJ's extremely deserving, he has come in from day one and been a great teammate, has worked to get better and has shown great results on the ice."
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In ECAC Hockey, Foley finished second in points amongst defensemen. This is the second Rookie of the Year award for Foley having received the same recognition from the Ivy League.
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"It feels great," said Foley. "I couldn't have done it without my teammates, and we've worked hard all year to get to this point and we really want to show what Dartmouth's made of."
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Dartmouth competes in the ECAC Hockey semifinals on Friday evening for the first time since 2015-16 when it takes on No. 14 Cornell at the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and the game will be available to stream on ESPN+ and Stretch Internet.
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