The USCHO announced on Wednesday, April 9th, that Shane Soderwall and Peter Roundy were named DIII Player and Coach of the Year for the Colonels' record-breaking 2024-25 men's ice hockey season.

In addition to being named Conference of New England Player of the Year, AHCA First Team All-American, Sid Watson Award winner, Joe Concannon Award winner, and newly announced New England Hockey Writers' D-II/III MVP, Soderwall adds the USCHO DIII Player of the Year to his impressive list of accomplishments.

Soderwall played in twenty-eight games for the Colonels, going 24-4-0 on the season. He posted a 1.47 goals-against average with a .945 save percentage while recording eight shutouts. He led the Colonels to the CNE conference championship and overall top-seed for the national tournament, where they lost in a national semifinal to Utica in double overtime, 2-1.

"Shane has always been a hard worker, even after he took the crease as a starter, said head coach Peter Roundy. "He always practices like he is a back-up trying to earn time. He was our rock all season and gave us a chance to win every single game we played this season. He is deserving of his many awards, and it is great to see him recognized for his incredible and consistent play this season."

Roundy himself has earned a number of awards this season, leading the Colonels to a 16-2-0 CNE conference record, a 15-2-0 record on home ice, a 10-1-0 record on the road, and one loss at a neutral site in the national semifinal against Utica.

"Coach Roundy's impact on our Men's Ice Hockey Program goes far beyond X's & O's, said Curry Athletic Director Vinnie Eruzione. "He has continued building on a storied past. His passion for the game and the success of his hockey student-athletes are not just seen on the ice but in the community and the classroom. He exemplifies what it means to be a coach, a mentor, and the face of the program. He understands the importance of the student-athlete experience and is a great person to work with."