The Canton Kangaroos (Roos) are a Men’s Division III ice hockey team representing the State University of New York at Canton, located in Canton, New York from the State University of New York Athletic Conference. The team is based out of the Roos House Athletic Center, which is located on the school’s campus. The men’s program was elevated to varsity status for the 2012-13 season.
Quick Hits
- School: SUNY Canton
- Location: Canton, New York
- School Founded: 1906
- Enrollment: ~2,800
- Colors: Navy Blue, Gold, & White
- Home Arena: Roos House Athletic Center
- Arena Capacity: 950
- Rink Dimensions: 200′ x 85′
- Conference: State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC)
- Head Coach: Alex Boak
Conferences
- NCAA Division III Independent (2012-2024)
- State University of New York Athletic Conference (2024-present)
Arenas
- Roos House Athletic Center (2012-present)
Head Coaches
- Carl Michaelson (2012-2013) 4-8-0 (.333)
- replaced midseason
- Pat Martin (2013) 0-3-0 (.000)
- Trevor Gilligan (2013-2016) 20-47-8 (.320)
- Alex Boak (2016-present) 92-119-14 (.440)
Year by Year Results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Conference Tournament | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA |
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NCAA Division III Indepedent | Overall Record |
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| 2012-13 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 57 | - | - | N/A | 15 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 57 |
| 2013-14 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 56 | 92 | - | - | N/A | 23 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 56 | 92 |
| 2014-15 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 76 | 105 | - | - | N/A | 25 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 76 | 105 |
| 2015-16 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 68 | 118 | - | - | N/A | 27 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 68 | 118 |
| 2016-17 | 25 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 72 | 101 | - | - | N/A | 25 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 72 | 101 |
| 2017-18 | 25 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 59 | 81 | - | - | N/A | 25 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 59 | 81 |
| 2018-19 | 25 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 78 | 80 | - | - | N/A | 25 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 78 | 80 |
| 2019-20 | 25 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 80 | 80 | - | - | N/A | 25 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 80 | 80 |
| 2020-21 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
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| 2021-22 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 68 | 73 | - | - | N/A | 23 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 68 | 73 |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 78 | 92 | - | - | N/A | 25 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 78 | 92 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 65 | 99 | - | - | N/A | 25 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 65 | 99 |
State University of New York Athletic Conference | Overall Record |
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| 2024-25 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 44 | 13 | T-6th of 8 | L, QF 6-4 (Buffalo St.) | 26 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 70 | 91 |
| 2025-26 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 48 | 52 | 19 | 5th of 10 | L, QF 2-0 (Cortland) | 26 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 67 | 72 |
