Hall of Fame
Ray Alcindor, a member of the Class of 1993, was a standout on the ice for the men’s hockey team and competed in track and field during the early 1990s.
Alcindor’s name is found throughout the men’s ice hockey record books, including a second-place tie for the most goals in a single season (28) and sixth in assists (30). The Panther was tabbed the Sid Watson Award Winner in 1993, given to the NCAA Division III Player of the Year. He garnered All-American First-Team honors, All-NESCAC First-Team praise, and was the lone Division III player selected to compete in the Shriners’ NCAA Senior All-Star Game.
A captain, Alcindor was instrumental in leading Middlebury to an 18-4-2 record and the top spot in the ECAC East standings during his final campaign. He played in 95 games during his career, accumulating 62 goals and 68 assists, which ranks him 11th in program history with 130 points. The program was a combined 82-17-4 during Alcindor’s career, including a 22-3-1 mark with an ECAC Championship during his sophomore year.
Following graduation, Alcindor was invited to try out with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. He played professionally in the ECHL, QSPHL, the Swiss Division 2 League, and the Professional Roller Hockey League.
Alcindor also competed in track and field, participating in the sprints and relay events, while holding the College’s bench press record at the time of graduation.
