Hince is History at Plattsburgh

Reigning SUNYAC Player of the Year Bryan Hince is leaving SUNY Plattsburgh to play hockey professionally. Plattsburgh student newspaper Cardinal Points had the story:

SUNYAC MVP Hince: I'm going pro
Matt Rosenberg
Associate Sports Editor

After spending two seasons between the pipes for the Plattsburgh State men’s hockey team, 2008-09 SUNYAC most valuable player Bryan Hince said he is leaving PSUC in favor of playing professionally.

A post on Hince’s Facebook account had written he was leaving for the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League (CHL) and also thanked the Plattsburgh fans for their support of him over the last two years.

“The tuition is too much for me to afford,” Hince said. “I've loved my years here and hope all the rest of the teams the best.”

Hince said the increased tuition at PSUC put him in a financial hole. He said it would cost nearly $23,000 dollars for him to return next year.

The CHL, based in Phoenix, is in its 17th year of existence and contains 16 teams in the central and western U.S.

Hince’s PSUC career ends with him being on the most celebrated goalies in the programs history.

In two seasons, he played in 53 games, going 44-7-2 with a 1.98 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage.

He was named SUNYAC Goaltender of the Week nine times this past season and made 55 combined saves in the SUNYAC semifinals and finals.

"If that’s the road he wants to take, then I wish him the best," PSUC Head Coach Bob Emery said. " We have to obviously replace a goalie that had two solid years. But that’s our job. We've had to replace a lot of great goalies over the years."

Cardinalhockey.net has three goalie recruits listed on its recruit watch. Hince’s backup, Chris Molinaro, is a senior and will be graduating. Freshman Matt Dickson is the lone remaining goaltender.

Hince will be coached by former Cardinal Tony Martino. Martino, a former goalie, spent three seasons with the Cards between 1986-88 and compiled 26 wins in that time.

“I can't wait to start my pro career," Hince said. “It's a fun time in my life right now.”

Tulsa offices were closed and management could not be reached Sunday. Oilers offices are slated to reopen Tuesday.

Now, I give you Bryan Hince's final collegiate victory: