Although the team is waiting for the final AHCA National ranking to be released on Friday to decide their postseason faith, the team finished it's final home games of 2009 in strong fashion.
After defeating Maryland 9-2 on Saturday night, the team followed it up with a 4-0 shutout of Montclair State University on Sunday afternoon.
The team also took the time to honor graduating seniors and team leaders Angelo Serse and Dan Capizzuto.
General Manager Chris Garofalo:
"They're irreplaceable. They played with a lot of heart and fire, something that you can't teach. Something that every coach wishes they had. They gave me 4 good years, if they put that same intensity in their lives they'll be really successful."
Assitant Coach Peter Hall:
"They meant so much to this team. They had two different styles. Angelo's was fiery, hard, fast. Dan's cool and calm. You always need two guys like that on the team."
Defenseman Phil Borner:
"They're great players, great teammates. There's not much more you can ask for out of a teammate. They played their hearts out for four years, I just hope I can do that too, it's an amazing feat."
Goaltender Derek Stevens:
"It's been a fun 3 years. They're two really friends, great people, and great hockey players."
Mrs. Serse and Mrs. Capizzuto:
"We're going to cry. I just think it's a great organization, we've been here every game for the last 4 years, we haven't missed a game. It's very emotional."
"Very good set of boys, they're like brothers. Dan and Ang have been together, I remember the first day they dormed together, they hit it off like brothers and they've been together ever since."
And from the players themselves:
Angelo Serse
"Since freshman year this organization has gotten a lot better, there's a lot bigger fan base, it's getting big right now. Unfortunately I'm leaving at the wrong time. It's been fun. All the guys that came through here and joined me, a bunch of great guys. I'll definitely be back (as a part of the organization.)"
Dan Capizzuto
"I just like to thank everyone, it's been a very positive experience here at Stony Brook. It was fun, and I'm definitely going to miss Stony Brook, it was a great education and great hockey."
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