OHIO UNIVERSITY’S LUC REEVE NAMED AMERICAN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION MEN’S DIVISION I PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Third Two-Time Player of the Year Winner and Fourth Bobcat in Team History
UNION LAKE, Mich. – (April 20, 2026) – The 2025‐2026 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Men’s Division I Player of the Year Award goes to Ohio University forward Luc Reeve, as selected by the Head Coaches of ACHA Men’s Division I. Reeve joins goaltenders Brian Gallagher (2004) and Paul Marshall (2010), as well as forward Gianni Evangelisti (2020), as the fourth Bobcats player to win the award in its 27‐year history. Reeve is also one of three players that have won the award more than once, joining Jim Gehring of West Chester University (2008, 2009) and Brad Kobryn of Adrian College (2015, 2017). Reeve (2022-2023 season), alongside Brad Kobryn of Adrian College (2014‐2015 season) and Max Wagener of Maryville University (2024-2025 season), is one of only three players to win both Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in the same season, while Kale Dolinski (2010‐2011 Rookie of the Year and 2013‐2014 Player of the Year); and Anthony Feyock (2003‐2004 Rookie of the Year and 2005‐2006 Player of the Year) accomplished the feat but in different seasons during their careers.
The other finalists for the Men’s Division I Player of the Year Award were:
- #71 Steven Ickes, Forward, Calvin University
- #92 Charlie Belanger, Forward, Niagara University
- #12 Sebastian Smith, Defense, Adrian College
Reeve, a 5‐foot, 11‐inch, 185‐pound senior from Kingston, Ontario, capped off his season as the Bobcats co-leading scorer with 42 points by netting 21 goals and distributing 21 assists in 28 regular season games, with five game-winning goals and five power play goals. Reeve also scored four goals and four assists in four games at the 2026 ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championships and was named the Joe Battista Tournament Most Valuable Player, as the Bobcats won their fifth ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championship, tying Penn State University for the most titles in Division I history at five.
In 2024-2025, Reeve played 24 games tallying 11 goals and 17 assists for 28 points, while scoring three game-winning goals and one power play goal.
In 2023-2024, Luc played in 33 games recording 20 goals and 29 assists for 49 points, scored five game-winning goals, five power play goals, three shorthanded goals, and was named Honorable Mention All-Tournament at the 2024 ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championships.
2022-2023 was a magical individual season for Luc, as he won Men’s Division I Player of the Year, Men’s Division I Rookie of the Year, Men’s Division I 1st Team All-Athletic, Men’s Division I All-Rookie Team, Central States Collegiate Hockey League (CSCHL) Most Valuable Player, CSCHL Rookie of the Year, CSCHL 1st Team All-League, and CSCHL All-Rookie Team. Reeve led the Bobcats with 75 points by netting 34 goals and distributing 41 assists in 33 regular season games. Reeve also added two goals and an assist in three games at the 2023 ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championships and two goals and two assists in five games at the 2023 World Cup of Hockey in Carta, Romania, for the silver medalists from Canada. Categorically, Reeve led all Men’s Division 1 players in both power play points (26) and power play goals (14), was second in points per game (2.27), goals (34), and points (75), and was tied for third in assists (41). In addition, Reeve led all Men’s Division 1 rookies in points per game (2.27), goals (34), assists (41), points (75), power play goals (14), power play points (26), and tied for shorthanded goals (3). With Reeve’s contributions, the Bobcats finished the 2022‐2023 regular season with the No. 2 ranking. Reeve and Ohio University made it to the semifinals of the 2023 ACHA Men’s Division 1 National Championships, where he was named 2nd Team All-Tournament.
Prior to arriving at Ohio University, Reeve played youth hockey with the Kingston Frontenacs and Peterborough Petes programs before playing junior hockey with the Kingston Voyaguers, Collingwood Colts, Athens Aeros, and Aurora Tigers.
Luc Reeve’s Career Statistics:
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PPG | SHG | PIM | GWG |
| 2025-2026 | Ohio University | 28 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 5 |
| 2024-2025 | Ohio University | 23 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023-2024 | Ohio University | 30 | 17 | 29 | 46 | 5 | 3 | 70 | 5 |
| 2022-2023 | Ohio University | 33 | 34 | 41 | 75 | 14 | 3 | 34 | 4 |
| Totals: Regular Season | 114 | 83 | 108 | 191 | 25 | 7 | 150 | 17 | |
| 2026 Nationals | Ohio University | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Nationals | Ohio University | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Nationals | Ohio University | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 WCOH | Team Canada | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 Nationals | Ohio University | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals: Playoffs and Tournaments | 17 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | |
| MEN’S DIVISION I PLAYER OF THE YEAR | ||||
| 2025‐2026 | Forward | #8 | Luc Reeve (2x) | Ohio University |
| 2024‐2025 | Forward | #16 | Max Wagener | Maryville University |
| 2023‐2024 | Forward | #81 | Sam Bourdages | Purdue University Northwest |
| 2022‐2023 | Forward | #8 | Luc Reeve | Ohio University |
| 2021‐2022 | Forward | #9 | Andy Willis | Lindenwood University |
| 2020‐2021 | Forward | #19 | Quinn Ryan | Liberty University |
| 2019‐2020 | Forward | #7 | Gianni Evangelisti | Ohio University |
| 2018‐2019 | Defense | #21 | Jake Townsend | Lindenwood University |
| 2017‐2018 | Goalie | #56 | Austyn Roudebush | Adrian College |
| 2016‐2017 | Forward | #27 | Brad Kobryn (2x) | Adrian College |
| 2015‐2016 | Forward | #17 | J.T. Hall | Stony Brook University |
| 2014‐2015 | Forward | #27 | Brad Kobryn | Adrian College |
| 2013‐2014 | Forward | #17 | Kale Dolinski | Arizona State University |
| 2012‐2013 | Goalie | #37 | Wyatt Waselenchuk | Minot State University |
| 2011‐2012 | Goalie | #33 | S.J. Broadt | University of Delaware |
| 2010‐2011 | Forward | #20 | Cory Spradling | Lindenwood University |
| 2009‐2010 | Goalie | #30 | Paul Marshall | Ohio University |
| 2008‐2009 | Forward | #8 | Jim Gehring (2x) | West Chester University |
| 2007‐2008 | Forward | #8 | Jim Gehring | West Chester University |
| 2006‐2007 | Forward | #18 | Will McMahon | Oakland University |
| 2005‐2006 | Goalie | #29 | Anthony Feyock | University of Rhode Island |
| 2004‐2005 | Forward | #12 | Mike Roesch | University of Illinois |
| 2003‐2004 | Goalie | #30 | Brian Gallagher | Ohio University |
| 2002‐2003 | Goalie | #1 | Tim Danlow | University of Illinois |
| 2001‐2002 | Forward | #10 | Neal Price | Pennsylvania State University |
| 2000‐2001 | Forward | #8 | Glenn Detulleo | Iowa State University |
| 1999‐2000 | Forward | #9 | Alon Eizenman | Pennsylvania State University |
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About American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) was founded in 1991 and is the national association for Non-NCAA Collegiate Hockey throughout the United States. Our organization of more than 560 colleges and university-affiliated teams representing 48 states provides structure, regulates operations, and promotes the sport of Hockey nationwide. With approximately 16,000 players and coaches as well as countless volunteers and game officials, the ACHA has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade and continues to be a viable option for college-bound student-athletes to continue playing competitive hockey nationwide. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the ACHA’s primary mission is to support the growth of Collegiate Hockey while emphasizing academic performance, personal development, and opportunities for regional, national, and international competition. The ACHA identifies standards which serve to unite and regulate teams at the collegiate level and finished its 35th season in March 2026. For more information, visit achahockey.org.
