Chris LerchRIT 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 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
Middlebury tightens its grip on Number One; Wisconsin-Stout puts on its party dress; RIT splits with an unusual foe; and Plattsburgh sees a longtime streak come to an end. Chris Lerch rounds up Division III.
The USCHO.com poll finally debuts for the regular season; tournament action abounds over the Thanksgiving weekend; regions collide; and RIT faces unique competition. Chris Lerch reports.
At long last, the first USCHO.com regular-season Division III poll is on its way. Chris Lerch runs through the likely candidates for inclusion, with an eye on this weekend’s action.
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.
Is the balance of power shifting in the NCHA? Will Elmira learn from its mistakes? Can Chris Lerch maintain his hot hand picking D-III? Read on and find out.
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 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
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
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
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.
In meetings held this week, the ECAC approved the realignment of two teams currently playing in the ECAC Northeast. Beginning with the 2001-2002 season, St. Michael’s will become a member of the ECAC East, while Tufts will join the NESCAC.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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