NEW HAVEN, Conn. - It was the most prolific decade in the history of a program that began late in the 19^th century. The Yale Hockey Team won a 2013 national championship, a school-record 28 games and an ECAC Hockey Tournament title in 2010-11 and Ivy League Championships in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2015.
 
Late Hearst Media Sports Writer Chip Malafronte, who covered the Bulldogs these seasons, selected Yale's All-Decade Team last winter for his company. Five of the six players skated in the National Hockey League at some point after playing for Keith Allain '80, the Malcolm G. Chace Head Coach.

Here are Chip's picks and what he wrote about each.
 
All-Decade Bulldogs
 
Forward: Andrew Miller, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, (2009-13), 141 games played, 42 goals, 114 assists, 156 points.

At Yale: Tied for the team lead with 29 assists as a freshman, led the Bulldogs to three NCAA appearances in four years. Is the school's career leader in assists and fifth in career scoring. Named most outstanding player at the 2013 Frozen Four, scoring the overtime winner against UMass Lowell goalie Connor Hellebuyck in the national semifinals with a goal and an assist in the national final, a 4-0 win over Quinnipiac.

After Yale: Became an AHL all-star; played 15 NHL games with Edmonton over two seasons. Now 32, he played his first season with Kunlun of the Russian KHL in 2019-20.
 





Forward: Brian O'Neill, Yardley, Pennsylvania, (2008-2012), 138 games, 69 goals, 94 assists, 163 points.

At Yale: One of the key figures in Yale's transformation from ECAC cellar-dweller to national powerhouse under Keith Allain, O'Neill played in three NCAA tournaments and led the team in scoring his final three seasons, including 2011, when the Bulldogs rose to No. 1 in the national polls for the first time. Arguably the most complete player ever at Yale, he ranks second to Jeff Hamilton in career points, sixth in career goals and third in career assists.

After Yale: Though he graduated a year before the national title, he would get a championship two years later with Manchester of the AHL. Named most valuable player of the AHL in 2014-15, leading the league in scoring. Played 22 games for the New Jersey Devils in 2015-16 and made the U.S. Olympic team in 2018, scoring four points in five games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Now 32, he's in his fifth season with Jokerit of the Russian KHL.
 
Forward: Kenny Agostino, Flanders, New Jersey (2010-14), 134 games, 56 goals, 76 assists, 132 points.

At Yale: The rare player who jumped straight from high school to Division I, Agostino, a fifth-round draft choice of Pittsburgh, also arrived as an NHL prospect. Scored 25 points on Yale's top-ranked team as a freshman; tied for team lead with 41 points and won national title as a junior. Ranks 10th all-time on school's career points list.

After Yale: Played parts of four seasons in the NHL, his most productive in 2018-19, scoring 24 points in 63 games with Montreal and New Jersey. Now 28, he's skating for the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, on loan from the NHL Maple Leafs.
 





Defense: Rob O'Gara, Nesconset, New York (2012-16), 133 games, 14 goals, 37 assists, 51 points.

At Yale: First-year starter on Yale's national title team who was one of the nation's premier lock-down defenders. Played in three NCAA tournaments. Twice named ECAC Hockey's best defensive defenseman; named first-team All-American as a junior, second team as a senior. Strong offensive player as well; led team in assists as a junior.

After Yale: Played in 33 NHL games over two seasons with Bruins and Rangers. Now 27, he is with Hershey of the AHL.
 






Defense: Ryan Obuchowski, West Bloomfield, Michigan (2012-16), 134 games, 16 goals, 36 assists, 52 points.

At Yale: Earned starting spot on the blue line as a freshman and was an ECAC Hockey all-rookie team selection for national championship team. Not a heralded NHL prospect like O'Gara, but established himself as a consistent, all-around defenseman who missed only one game for teams that played in three NCAA tournaments in four seasons.

After Yale: Spent three seasons in ECHL, helping Toledo to runner-up finish for league championship in 2019. Now 27, he played for Ritten Sport in Italy last year.
 






Goalie: Alex Lyon, Baudette, Minnesota (2013-16), 93 games, 1.88 goals-against average, .931 save percentage.

At Yale: Three-year starter is statistically the best goaltender in Yale hockey history. A two-time, first-team All-American. Led the nation in goals-against average as a sophomore (1.62) and junior (1.64); led the nation in save percentage as a sophomore (.939) and was second as a junior (.936); led the nation with seven shutouts as a sophomore. Twice named Ken Dryden Award winner as ECAC Hockey's best goalie; a Hobey Baker Award finalist as a junior.

After Yale: Signed free-agent NHL contract with Philadelphia following junior season. Played in 13 games for the Flyers over parts of two seasons. Gained national attention for making 94 saves on 95 shots during a five-overtime AHL playoff game in 2018. Now 28, he is in his fifth season with NHL Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley of the AHL.