The Dartmouth Men's Hockey team has named CJ Foley as captain for the 2026-27 season, supported by alternate captains Eric Charpentier, Hank Cleaves, and Colin Grable. Head Coach Reid Cashman praised the leadership group for their pride and character. Foley, a senior defenseman, boasts impressive stats, including being the highest-scoring defenseman in ECAC history and a three-time All-ECAC honoree. Dartmouth is coming off a record-setting season, having won their first ECAC Championship and participated in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1980.

By the Numbers
  • CJ Foley has 74 career points, the most among ECAC defensemen.
  • Hank Cleaves scored 40 points in 2025-26, ranking him fourth in the ECAC.
State of Play
  • Dartmouth finished the last season with a program-best 23 wins.
  • The team ranked sixth in the NPI and 10th in USCHO.com and USA Hockey polls.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Dartmouth aims to build on their successful momentum, with expectations for continued improvement in both the ECAC and NCAA. The leadership of Foley and his appointed teammates is anticipated to facilitate another strong season.

Bottom Line

With a new captain and a solid leadership team, Dartmouth's men's hockey program is poised for continued success, motivated by recent achievements and a commitment to maintaining high standards as student-athletes.