Josh Kassel (born September 3, 1985) is a former American college ice hockey goaltender for the Army Black Knights of the Atlantic Hockey League.[1][2][3] He previously played for the Bozeman Icedogs from 2003 to 2005.[1] In 2008, as a junior, Kassel was the Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Player of the Year and was in the top eight nationally for best save percentage and goals against average (GAA).[4][5] He was the first goaltender to be awarded the Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year and held the best GAA in Atlantic Hockey league history.[5][6][7] He was selected as Division I Men's Hockey 2008 Second Team All-Americans for the East, becoming the Army's first hockey All-American in nearly 30 years.[8][9]
Josh Kassel | |||
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![]() Josh Kassel | |||
Born |
(1985-09-03) September 3, 1985 (age 36)[1] Greensburg, Pennsylvania | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
AHA team | Army Black Knights | ||
Playing career | 2005–2009 |
Kassel played significantly more poorly in his senior year, and was replaced as the starter by sophomore Jay Clark. He retired from competitive hockey after the 2009 season.
Award | Year |
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All-Atlantic Hockey Second Team | 2006-07 |
All-Atlantic Hockey First Team | 2007-08 |
AHCA East Second-Team All-American | 2007-08 |
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year 2007-08 |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by Louis Menard |
Atlantic Hockey Regular Season Goaltending Award 2007-08 |
Succeeded by Andrew Volkening |
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