Based in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Acadia University is home to over 4,500 students. Established in 1838, the institution turns 185 this year, and features one of Atlantic University Sport’s longest-standing men’s hockey programs. Several OHL graduates have made their way east to play at Acadia in recent years, utilizing their OHL scholarship to pursue an education.
The Axemen men’s hockey program enjoyed an early 90’s dynasty driven by OHL products like Greg Clancy and Jason Weaver under head coach Tom Coolen. They’re coming off a 13-16-0-1 showing in 2022-23, embarking on the new season with a total of eight OHL graduates on their current roster.
Acadia Axemen Men’s Hockey Program
Head Coach: Darren Burns (23rd season)
Home Arena: Andrew H. McCain Arena
National Championships: 2 – 1996, 1993
AUS Championships: 9 – 2014, 2006, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1949, 1948, 1940
Prominent OHL Alumni:
F – Kevin Baker, 2003-06 (Belleville, 1997-2000)
Racked up 103 points over just 77 regular season games
G – Mark Cairns, 1999-03 (Oshawa/Peterborough, 1996-98)
Played in 92 games over four seasons
F – Mike Cazzola, 2012-16 (Erie/Ottawa, 2007-12)
Recorded 133 points over 107 career regular season contests
F – Greg Clancy, 1993-96 (Ottawa/Owen Sound/Kingston, 1989-93)
Highest scorer in program’s history with 212 points over just 97 regular season games, including 61 points in 25 games during 1994-95 campaign
D – Tyler Ferry, 2013-18 (London, 2010-13)
Played 141 games on the blue line over five seasons, most by a defenceman in program’s history
F – Stephen Harper, 2016-20 (Erie/Belleville/Hamilton/Niagara, 2011-16)
Put up big numbers with the Axemen, recording 130 points over 109 regular season contests
F – Paul McFarland, 2006-10 (Kitchener/Windsor, 2002-06)
Played four seasons at Acadia following his OHL career before coaching in the OHL and now serves as Assistant Coach of NHL’s Seattle Kraken
F – Brett Thompson, 2012-17 (Sudbury/Soo/Erie/Sarnia, 2007-12)
Big point producer in the OHL continued his work at Acadia, posting 151 points over 141 career regular season contests
F – Jason Weaver, 1993-97 (Oshawa/Belleville/Kingston, 1990-93)
Produced 180 points over 98 regular season games
Current OHL Graduates on Roster:
F – Nick Deakin-Poot (Guelph Storm – 2015-17)
Major: Kinesiology
D – Tyler Deline (Flint Firebirds – 2018-23)
Major: Community Development
F – Adam McMaster (North Bay Battalion, Owen Sound Attack – 2016-20)
Major: Community Development
G – Zach Paputsakis (Oshawa Generals – 2019-22)
Major: Business Administration
D – Merrick Rippon (Mississauga Steelheads, Ottawa 67’s – 2017-20)
Major: Business Administration
F – Brendan Sellan (Erie Otters – 2018-22)
Major: Business Administration
D – Reilly Webb (Hamilton Bulldogs, Saginaw Spirit – 2015-20)
Major: Community Development
D – Hudson Wilson (Ottawa 67’s, Peterborough Petes – 2015-20)
Major: Community Development
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