PROVIDENCE, R.I. – David Coyle of the Vermont State University Castleton men's ice hockey team was named the Little East Conference Forward of the Week for the week ending November 8.

Coyle earned the honor after scoring three goals, including two shorthanded tallies, to help the Spartans earn a pair of conference ties on the road.

Against New England College, Coyle scored twice to help Castleton overcome an early 3-0 deficit and force a 3-3 tie. He got the Spartans on the board before scoring the game-tying goal shorthanded late in the third period to complete the comeback.

On Saturday against RV Plymouth State, Coyle scored the go-ahead shorthanded goal to give Castleton a 2-1 lead before the game ended in a 2-2 draw. He finished the weekend with a plus-2 rating and one blocked shot.

Coyle and the Spartans return home Friday, November 13, as they host Little East Conference opponent Southern Maine at 7 p.m. at Spartan Arena.