GENEVA, N.Y.—The Thomas B. Poole '61 and Family Head Coach of Hobart Hockey Mark Taylor recently announced his leadership group for the 2026-27 season. Senior Conor Lally will serve as captain, while seniors Bauer Morrissey, Chris Duclair and Easton Ryan will serve as assistant captains. 
 
"These four guys will continue the standard of great leadership we've had here for decades," Taylor said. "That's what has built the culture of the program and certainly has been a huge part of the success that we have had. I can't say enough about the competitive players and teammates they are. All of them are accomplished and they're excited to leave their mark."
 
Lally, a native of Scarborough, Maine, is a defenseman. An AHCA All-America East first team selection, he played in all 31 games last year. Lally recorded a career-high 39 points on 14 goals and 25 assists on his way to being named the 2026 SUNYAC Defensive Player of the Year. He was 23rd in the nation in assists per game (0.81) and 26th in points per game (1.26).  Lally was a finalist for the Sid Watson Award, which is presented to the national player of the year.
 
Lally has played in 90 career games. He has 75 points on 20 goals and 55 assists. An economics major, Lally was a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American first team selection.
 
Hailing from Skaneateles, New York, Morrissey is also back for his fourth year manning the blueline for the Statesmen. The other half of Hobart's top defensive pair, he played in all 31 games last year. Morrissey recorded 24 points on seven goals and 17 assists on his way to earning AHCA All-America East third team honors.
 
Morrissey has played in 89 career games. He has 74 points on 15 goals and 59 assists. A business management and entrepreneurship major, Morrissey is a three-time AHCA All-American Scholar.
 
Lally and Morrissey anchored Hobart's defensive unit, which was first in the nation in scoring defense (0.97) and was fourth in penalty-killing percentage (.906).
 
A native of Montreal, Quebec, Duclair is a forward. An All-SUNYAC third team selection, Duclair played in all 31 games last year, compiling 27 points on 13 goals and 14 assists. 
 
Duclair has played in 89 career games, recording 39 goals and 34 assists. He is a business management and entrepreneurship major and was a SUNYAC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll selection last year.
 
Ryan, a native of Nepean, Ontario, is also a forward. He played in 28 games last year, producing 23 points on 15 goals and eight assists.
 
An economics major, Ryan has played in 48 games over the last two seasons. He has 32 points on 20 goals and 12 assists. Ryan was named to the NCAA All-Tournament team in 2025.
 
Hobart opens the 2026-27 season on Friday, Oct. 30, against Elmira.