SUNY - Canton Women's Ice Hockey

LaBaff is no stranger to the women's ice hockey program having served as assistant coach during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. The Potsdam, NY native was a three year goaltender for the Morrisville State men's hockey team where he appeared in 10 games and logged over 350 minutes between the pipes making 168 saves. "It's hard to express just how excited I am for this opportunity," LaBaff said. "Being able to coach so close to my home is a chance very few people get, and it is truly a privilege. I'm honored to take the helm of a team of amazing young ladies who work hard day in and day out both on the ice and in the classroom." Dave LaBaff enters his second season at the helm of the SUNY Canton women's ice hockey program during the 2015-16 season. He was elevated from the assistant coach position prior to the 2014-15 season. 

Wasylk enters her first season as the Assistant Womens Hockey Coach during the 2015-16 season with the Roos. Wasylk joins the SUNY Canton coaching staff after a four-year playing career with the Boston College womens ice hockey team and one year as an assistant coach at UMass Boston. While at BC, Wasylk led the Eagles to three NCAA Division I Frozen Four appearances, two Beanpot Championships, a Nutmeg Classic Championship, and two Hockey East titles.  She was also named the 2014 Hockey East Best Defensive Forward, a four-time Pro Ambitions Rookie honoree, the 2014 Beanpot Tournament MVP, and a four-time Hockey East Offensive Player honoree. Taylors hockey background, both as a player and as a coach, has given her a great knowledge of the game, Head Coach Dave LaBaff said. That combined with her passion and work ethic will be a great benefit to our team both now and in the future. When not training with the Eagles, Wasylk also traveled with Team USA Under-18 and Under-22 and senior-level national teams.  She would compete with all three teams at multiple World Championship Tournaments. Involved heavily in community service projects, Wasylk worked with a variety of groups including the New Special Athletes, the Massachusetts Hospital School, Food for Families, and Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer. Wasylk graduated from BC in 2014 with Bachelor of Arts in History.  She also minored in International Studies with a concentration in International Cooperation and Conflict. Prior to graduating from BC she would was named the recipient of the Athletic Directors Award for Academic Achievement, and was selected to the Atlantic Coast Conference Honor Roll.  She also studied abroad in London, England in the summer of 2014.