Hayton was second nationally in minutes played (429:11) and first in saves (246) among all Division I netminders in October. He earned wins over two top ten teams on consecutive weekends blanking then No. 4 Ferris State and then edging No. 10 Miami, while suffering overtime losses in both series. For his efforts he was named ECAC Rookie of the Week following Ferris State series and ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week following Miami series where he recorded 51 saves in 2-1, overtime road loss.