Ed Small

After York left for greener pastures, Clarkson alumnus Bill O'Flaherty began his tenure in 1979 and Small saw an immediate change.

For his senior season, Small was named team co-captain with Bryan Cleaver and the Golden Knights went on a stellar run.

Clarkson finished the season atop the ECAC Hockey standings and placed three players on the All-American team, including Small.

Small was named as the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year and led the Golden Knights into the playoffs with a championship in their sights.

He played two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens' top farm team but never distinguished himself enough to receive a callup and retired as a player in 1983.