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.

This Week In Division III: Nov. 15, 2000

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The roles of David and Goliath might be reversed so far in Division III, with such surprises as Wisconsin-Stout’s perfect record and St. Thomas’ early-season struggles. Chris Lerch shakes the standings to see what falls out.

D-III Column: Nov. 2, 2000

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Not everyone has hit the ice yet, but there’s still plenty going on in Division III hockey. Chris Lerch offers news, notes and opinion.

RIT Storms To Third Invitational Title, 7-2

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RIT co-captain Jerry Galway had two goals and two assists to lead RIT over the host Fredonia Blue Devils, 7-2, in the championship game of the fifth annual Fredonia Invitational tournament, RIT’s second title in three appearances. The Tigers raced to a 3-0 lead with first-period goals by Mike Tarantino, Galway and co-captain Derek Hahn. … Read more

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RIT Downs Fredonia, 7-2, for Tourney Title

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RIT co-captain Jerry Galway had two goals and two assists to lead RIT over the host Fredonia Blue Devils 7-2 on Sunday in the championship game of the fifth annual Fredonia Invitational tournament. It was RIT’s second championship in three trips to this tournament. The Tigers raced to a 3-0 lead with first-period goals by … Read more

Power Play Lifts RIT Over Oswego, 6-3

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Pete Bournazakis had two goals and two assists to lead RIT over Oswego State 6-3 in the first semifinal of the Fredonia Invitational Tournament. Both of Bournazakis’ tallies and four of RIT’s six goals came on the power play. Oswego also scored a pair of goals with the man advantage in the penalty-filled contest, the … Read more

Dustup In D-III

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There’s an embarassment of riches in Division III this season, as contender after contender lines up to try to take down 1999-2000 national titlist Norwich. Chris Lerch offers an overview.

Emery Discusses D-III’s Plans

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Bob Emery, chair of the Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Committee, took time recently to address some of the issues coming out of the annual meetings, held this year May 5-8 in Beaver Creek, Colo. High on the agenda in May were issues concerning site selection, officiating, and bracket size for the Division III championships. … Read more

The Gathering, Part IV

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When handing out the assignments for championship weekend, U.S. College Hockey Online general manager Jayson Moy also said, “Mandatory staff meeting on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. sharp. Everyone must be there. Hangovers optional.” Wow. I guess we’re really a business now. Staff meetings and everything. But Jayson and Tim were smart. They knew that … Read more

The Gathering, Part III

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Friday, April 7th I have no life during the college hockey season. My friends and family know that. My fellow U.S. College Hockey Online staffers know it (like they should talk). I write for USCHO and a couple other publications. But USCHO is my favorite. Really. I do radio for RIT, about 30 broadcasts a … Read more

The Gathering, Part II

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Thursday, April 6th, Noon Thursday is my favorite day of National Championship week. Why? Twice as much hockey! The pressure is intense for these teams, which have come so far and are now just a win away from playing for the national championship. To get to Providence and then go home after just one game … Read more

The Gathering

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Monday, April 3rd, 10:15 PM — Rochester, N.Y. I’m watching squeakball on the tube. Mateen Cleaves just hurt his poor wittle ankle. Woogums has to get taped up in the locker room, missing several minutes. If he were a hockey player, he would have tied his skate tighter and stayed on the bench so he … Read more

Two Tickets To Paradise

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It’s 35 minutes to game time, and the area around the Providence Civic Center resembles a commodities trading floor. Buyers and sellers barter, and, in most cases, wait each other out. The clock is ticking. The commodity, is, of course, tickets for the finals of the 2000 NCAA hockey championships. “I’m willing to go $100 … Read more

Leger Wins Fifth Annual Humanitarian Award

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Jim Leger is comfortable in the spotlight. As a senior captain of the Maine Black Bears, he’s a celebrity throughout the state. An obvious BMOC at Orono and a hero to youth players in rinks from Boston to Bangor. Yet Leger has generally kept his life off the ice out of the limelight. Until now, … Read more

NCAA Announces D-III Tourney Selections

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The NCAA Division III selection committee has announced the teams and bracket for the 2000 men’s hockey championship tournament. ECAC East champion Norwich University, ranked No. 1 in the U.S. College Hockey Division III poll, received the number-one seed in the East, and will host fourth-seeded RIT, the ECAC West champion. Five-time defending national champion … Read more

Crunching the Numbers

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So who’s a lock for the nationals? Who’s on the bubble? Who needs a minor miracle? A major one? The NCAA Division III selection committee will be busy on Sunday, but part of the job will already be done for them before they start their conference call. Seven of the eight slots will be determined … Read more

Brave New World, Part II

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It’s hard to believe, but it’s less than 50 days until they drop the puck on the 1999-2000 college hockey season. As outlined in Brave New World, Division III hockey will undergo a major overhaul in terms of automatic qualifiers for the NCAA tournament. ECAC Commissioner Jeff Fanter added a few pieces to the puzzle … Read more