Utica College junior Jimmy Sokol (Webberville, MI) was named to the All-ECAC West Men's first team after leading the Pioneers to the ECAC West Hockey playoffs for the first time in the program's three-year history.

Sokol, a forward, has led the Pioneers in scoring this season with 45 total points, and in assists with 30. He also scored 15 goals, second most for the team this season.

Freshman Justin Schachtler (Clinton, NY) and junior Jon Ames (Baldwinsville, NY) were recognized as honorable mentions. Schachtler finished the regular season with 14 goals, 19 assists, and 33 points, which ranked him seventh in points per game among all freshman at the Division III level. Ames finished with 17 goals and 23 assists for 40 total points.

The Pioneers finished with a program-best 15-9-1 overall record. They earned the fourth and final seed in the ECAC playoffs, and will face the No. 1 seed and tournament host Hobart College (13-7-5) on Friday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Geneva Recreation Complex in Geneva, NY.

Learn more about Utica College men's ice hockey at Men's Ice Hockey Home.