Chris Lerch

Chris Lerch has been writing for USCHO since 1999, first as D-III columnist, then covering Atlantic Hockey for the past 19 seasons.

Aucoin Named USCHO D-III POTY

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A year of accolades for Norwich’s Keith Aucoin continued Thursday, when the senior was chosen winner of USCHO.com’s Division III Player of the Year. It was the second time Aucoin was so chosen in the three-year history of the award.

One Last Save

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All season long, Ryan Miller made the big stops for Michigan State. Friday, the sophomore made one more — accepting the Hobey Baker Award. Chris Lerch reports.

Another Frustrating End

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For Michigan State, it was a familiar, unhappy end. The Spartans were eliminated from the NCAA tournament Thursday by North Dakota, marking the eighth straight NCAA bid in which MSU has failed to reach the title game. Chris Lerch reports.

Almost Perfect

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Should RIT capture the national championship this weekend, the Tigers will become the first undefeated NCAA titlist since the 1970 Cornell Big Red. Chris Lerch observes history in the (possible) making.

Q&A: D-III Tournament Selection

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Since Sunday, the emails have been rolling in. Now, Chris Lerch answers the most frequently asked questions about the NCAA Division III tournament selection process.

D-III Quarters: New England College at Wisconsin-River Falls

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Back in mid-November, the New England College Pilgrims started the 2000-2001 hockey season with a road trip to Vermont to face powerhouses Middlebury and Norwich. The results? Middlebury 8, NEC 0. Norwich 12, NEC 1. Last weekend, the Pilgrims returned to Vermont as the number-three seed in the ECAC East playoffs and came away with … Read more

This Week In Division III: Feb. 22, 2001

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Led by undefeated and top-ranked RIT, 54 teams remain in the hunt for the D-III national championship — but over half of those depart this weekend, as the playoffs ramp up. Also: Norwich begins defense of its ECAC East and NCAA titles; the SUNYAC semifinals look awfully familiar; and Stevens Point makes history. Chris Lerch reports.

This Week In Division III: Feb. 8, 2001

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The last week of regular-season play ticks down in the SUNYAC and NCHA; defending national champion Norwich sees daylight in the ECAC East; and Crookston makes it an undefeated MCHA season. Chris Lerch breaks down Division III.

This Week In Division III: Feb. 1, 2001

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The suspense might not equal last week, but key matchups dot this weekend’s schedule, including showdowns in the ECAC East/NESCAC and the MIAC. Chris Lerch tallies up Division III.

This Week In Division III: Jan. 18, 2001

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Chris Lerch checks out the PairWise Rankings versus the USCHO.com poll, then rounds up a big week in Division III, including Salem State’s first loss and the upcoming RIT-Oswego clash.

This Week In Division III: Jan. 11, 2001

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RIT ascends to the top for the first time this season; the NCHA and the MIAC finish fighting each other — and get back to fighting amongst themselves; and Chris Lerch solicits readers’ aid.

This Week In Division III: Jan. 4, 2001

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Almost two decades ago, Middlebury head coach Bill Beaney beat Wentworth head coach Bill Bowes with a little bait-and-switch — and switch — in goal. Tuesday, Bowes showed he hadn’t forgotten. Chris Lerch reports.

Rochester to Host Women’s D-III Tournament

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USA Hockey announced today that Rochester, N.Y. has been selected as the host city for the 2001 American Women’s College Hockey Alliance (AWCHA) Division III national championships on March 9-10. The games will be held at the ESL Sports Center on the campus of Monroe Community College. The $14 million facility has four ice sheets, … Read more

RIT Wins Radisson Title, 4-3 Over Air Force

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RIT converted three times on an Air Force major penalty midway through the second period to defeat the host Falcons 4-3, winning the championship of the Radisson Inn Hockey Classic at Air Force. It was the fourth tournament victory so far this season for the Tigers (11-0 NCAA, 12-1 overall). “This was a goal for … Read more

Peter Bournazakis, RIT Rout Conn College

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Peter Bournazakis scored three goals and added an assist to lead RIT over Connecticut College 11-3 in the first semifinal of the Air Force Academy Radisson Inn Tournament on Friday. The junior from Toronto, Ontario, scored a goal in each period to pace the Tigers, who got goals from eight other players. In all, 15 … Read more