The 1980–81 Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey team represented
Yale University in the
1980–81 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season
The 1980–81 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season began in October 1980 and concluded with the 1981 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament's championship game on March 28, 1981 at the Duluth Arena in Duluth, Minnesota. This was the 34th ...
. The team is coached by
Tim Taylor, his fifth season behind the bench at Yale. The Bulldogs play their home games at
Ingalls Rink on the campus of Yale University, competing in the
ECAC.
The Bulldogs posted a regular season record of 13 wins, 12 losses, and 1 tie. Despite finishing 2nd in the Ivy Region of the
ECAC Conference, Yale didn't qualify for the postseason.
Offseason
Five Senior Bulldogs graduated in May: Captain Gary Lawerence – F,
Keith Allain
Keith Allain (born September 26, 1958) is an American ice hockey coach. He is currently the head coach of the Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey team. He took over the program following Tim Taylor in 2006. In 2013, he led Yale to its first ever NCAA ...
– G, Steve Harrington – D, Wally Row – F, and Gavin Thurston – F
On June 11, forward
Bob Brooke
Robert Wesley Brooke (born December 18, 1960) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played 447 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, and New Jersey Devils between 1984 and 1 ...
was drafted 75th overall by the
St. Louis Blues in the
1980 NHL Entry Draft
The 1980 NHL Entry Draft was the 18th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at the Montreal Forum. This was the first time that an NHL arena hosted the draft.The Montreal Canadiens:100 Years of Glory, D'Arcy Jenish, p.241, Published in Canada by Doubleda ...
.
Senior defensemen Doug Tingey was named Captain for the 1980–81 season.
1980–81 Roster
Departures from 1979–1980 team
*Gary Lawerence, F – Graduation
*
Keith Allain
Keith Allain (born September 26, 1958) is an American ice hockey coach. He is currently the head coach of the Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey team. He took over the program following Tim Taylor in 2006. In 2013, he led Yale to its first ever NCAA ...
, G – Graduation
*Steve Harrington, D – Graduation
*Wally Row, F – Graduation
*Gavin Thurston, F – Graduation
1980–81 Bulldogs
Coaches
Staff
Standings
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Schedule
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Statistics
References
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