Layne returns to the rink this winter to lead the men’s ice hockey team as a co-captain with Sam Robinson ’10. Last season, Layne had a team-high seven goals, notching 12 points in 23 games. Three of his goals came on the power play, an area that plagued the squad last year, as they capitalized on only 17 of 117 chances.

Layne’s best offensive game last winter came against St. Michael’s, against which he had a goal and an assist to help the team to a 2-2 tie. His goal 1:14 into the third period gave the Cardinals a 2-1 lead, and he also assisted on Robinson’s first-period goal that gave the squad an early 1-0 lead. Layne also netted the Cardinals’ first goal just 4:51 into a 2-0 win at Colby last February, the first in program history against the Mules.

Layne’s career totals currently stand at 30 goals and 51 points in 71 total games in the red and black. Layne should be a key factor in the Cardinals’ success on the ice, as they look to improve on last season’s 4-17-2 record behind the strength of 13 freshmen and 16 returning lettermen, including the top five scorers from 2008-09.