Eaton was named CCHA rookie of the year in his lone season with the Irish.

Mark Eaton Returns to Notre Dame

Sept. 10, 2009

Notre Dame, Ind. – Monogram winner Mark Eaton returned to Notre Dame for the first time since capturing the Stanley Cup as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins this past June. On his visit back to campus Eaton was recognized at halftime of Saturday’s football game against Nevada. During the ceremony, Notre Dame Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick and Irish Hockey Head Coach Jeff Jackson presented Eaton with a framed Irish hockey jersey bearing his name and number. Joining them on the field was the 2009-10 Notre Dame hockey team. To see photos of the halftime ceremony click here.