By Bella Cucci, Chloe Martinez, and Brooke Killgore
As the season winds down, Syracuse Men’s ACHA Hockey will take a moment on Friday to honor the graduating seniors from the Class of 2025. This group of players has dedicated countless hours to the program, leaving their mark both on and off the ice. We congratulate 11 skaters and four staff members for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to Syracuse Hockey, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments.
Player Recognitions
Zach Goldenberg – Assistant Coach (Former Defenseman)
Zach Goldenberg, from Boca Raton, FL, played three seasons with Syracuse Hockey, appearing in 51 games for the Orange. After a history of concussions, he made the difficult decision to transition to a coaching role following his junior season, continuing to support the team from behind the bench. In May, Zach will earn his degree in Psychology and will attend law school at Syracuse next year while remaining a key part of the Syracuse Men's Hockey coaching staff. His favorite memory at Syracuse was putting on the jersey for the first time. To Zach, it was always an honor to represent Syracuse alongside his teammates, no matter the score.
Tim Cook – Assistant Captain, Forward
Senior assistant captain Tim Cook, from Fort Covington, NY, played three seasons with Syracuse Hockey from 2021 to 2024. Originally planning to return for a fourth season while pursuing grad school, Tim stepped away from the rink to focus on raising his daughter, Violet, with his girlfriend, Tal. After earning his degree in Psychology last May, he has devoted his time to fatherhood, teaching, and coaching hockey alongside his dad. One of his favorite memories from his time at Syracuse was being thrown out of the Liberty Midnight Game last season.
Jared Topf – Defenseman
Senior Jared Topf, from Montclair, NJ, spent four seasons with Syracuse Hockey, appearing in 59 games for the Orange. He plans to attend medical school after graduation. Reflecting on his time with the team, Jared thanks all his coaches over the years, as well as his parents. His standout memory at Syracuse was beating Oswego State in a shootout during his freshman year.
Anthony Solt – Forward
Senior Anthony Solt, from Broomfield, CO, played in 81 games for the Orange across four seasons. In May, he will earn his degree in Computer Science and plans to pursue a master’s degree at Syracuse University. His favorite memories at Syracuse include the Crunch Games and Drexel road trips.
Chris Spano – Goaltender
Senior Chris Spano, from Yonkers, NY, spent three seasons with the Orange and appeared in 23 career games. In May, he will earn his degree in Television, Radio, and Film & Political Science and plans to attend law school next year to pursue a career in entertainment law. His favorite memories from his time at Syracuse include earning his first win against Delaware and playing at Liberty last season.
Lucas Skolnick – Defenseman
Senior Lucas Skolnick, from Millburn, NJ, spent four seasons with Syracuse Hockey, skating in 71 games. In May, he will earn his degree in Finance and Public Relations. After graduation, he plans to work in finance in New York City. His favorite memory while playing for the Orange was the road trip to Ohio and visiting Gators.
Evan Vassilovski – Forward
Senior Evan Vassilovski, from Wayland, MA, played four seasons with Syracuse Hockey, tallying just under 50 points while skating in 103 games entering this evening. His favorite memory at Syracuse was scoring his first career goal against Oswego State. In May, he will earn degrees in Sports Analytics and Economics and plans to work in sports analytics after graduation.
Max Gargurevich – Forward
Senior Max Gargurevich, from Natick, MA, played four years with Syracuse Hockey, skating in 92 games. He also served as the team’s treasurer during his junior and senior years. In May, Max will earn his degree in Finance and Business Analytics. After graduation, he plans to work in investment banking in New York City. His favorite memory at Syracuse was scoring two goals on Alumni Weekend in a 3-2 win over Delaware.
Anthony Larkin – Forward
Senior Anthony "Tony" Larkin, from Canton, MA, played in his 109th career game this evening and has totaled just under 50 career points for the Orange. In May, he will earn his degree in Communications from the VPA School. Following graduation, Larkin plans to pursue a career in hockey or sports. His favorite memory at Syracuse was getting kicked out of the Liberty game last year alongside his freshman-year roommate, Lucas Skolnick.
Brock Alvers – Assistant Captain, Forward
Senior assistant captain Brock Alvers, from River Forest, IL, skated in his 109th career game this evening, racking up 28 goals and 37 assists for 65 points before tonight’s contest. He also served as the club’s president during his junior and senior seasons. In May, he will earn his degree in Economics and plans to pursue a career in consulting in his hometown of Chicago following graduation. His favorite memory at Syracuse was beating Niagara and going to Al’s.
Sam Hutchinson – Captain, Forward
Graduate student captain Sam Hutchinson, from Dorchester, MA, spent four years with Syracuse Hockey and competed in his 107th game this evening. He has tallied 45 goals and 50 assists in his career, totaling 95 points entering tonight’s game. In May, he will earn his graduate certificate from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Following graduation, he aspires to work in the field of criminal law for a couple of years before applying to law school. His favorite memory at Syracuse has been this entire spring semester, as the boys have been buzzing.
Honoring Our Graduate Broadcasters and Gameday Operations Team
Jackson Cowen – Broadcast Team
Graduate student Jackson Cowen played a key role in the Syracuse Hockey Network this season, providing live coverage of games and traveling with the team for road broadcasts.
Caleb Spinner – Broadcast Team
Graduate student Caleb Spinner made an immediate impact in his season with the Syracuse Hockey Network, traveling with the team and calling games on the road. His passion for broadcasting and commitment to covering the team added a new level of professionalism to game coverage.
Griffin Stark – Game Day Operations
Senior Griffin Stark has spent four years as a vital member of the gameday operations team, ensuring a smooth experience behind the scenes for Syracuse Hockey. He will earn his degree in Sport Management with a minor in Finance and plans to move home to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the sports industry.
Hunter Kuchenbaur - Game Day Operations
Senior Hunter Kuchenbaur has been a dedicated member of the SU Men’s Hockey staff for four years, playing a key role in game-day operations. In May, he will graduate with a degree in Sports Analytics and hopes to pursue a career in the sports industry. His contributions behind the scenes have been invaluable to the program.
A heartfelt thank you to all our graduating players, staff, and broadcasters for your invaluable contributions to Syracuse Hockey. Your dedication, hard work, and passion have left an indelible mark on the program. From your commitment on and off the ice to your tireless support behind the scenes, you’ve helped shape the success and spirit of this team.
You can catch Caleb Spinner and Jackson Cowen on air, Griffin managing in the box, and our eleven seniors on and off the ice tonight at Tennity Ice Pavilion. The Orange in their final regular game of the season will be taking on University of Rhode Island at 7 p.m at The Tip.
All home games are held at the Tennity Ice Pavilion on Syracuse University’s campus and are free for students and the general public. Home games are also streamed live on the SU Hockey Network.
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