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Chris Lerch

Chris Lerch has been writing for USCHO since 1999, first as D-III columnist, then covering Atlantic Hockey for the past 24 seasons.

After wild opening round, Atlantic Hockey tournament moves to quarterfinals

August 24, 2020March 13, 2019 by Chris Lerch

The opening round of the 2019 Atlantic Hockey tournament saw one series go the distance, three overtime games, and the only upset in the 14 Division I series taking place last weekend (photo: Omar Phillips).

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All that is still unsettled will be decided in final week of Atlantic Hockey regular season

August 24, 2020February 27, 2019 by Chris Lerch
Nick Jenny (6 - Robert Morris) (2019 Omar Phillips)

It’s come down to this: the final week of the 2018-19 Atlantic Hockey regular season. What began 219 days ago ends on Saturday night (photo: Omar Phillips).

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Streaks by Bentley, American International, Sacred Heart shaking up Atlantic Hockey Standings

February 13, 2019 by Chris Lerch
The visiting Bentley University Falcons defeated the Boston College Eagles 4-2 (EN) in their first ever match up on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Kelley Rink in Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Melissa Wade)

Every coach preaches the importance of getting hot at the right time, and how championships are won by playing your best hockey in February and March (photo: Melissa Wade).

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RIT looking to stay in the groove this weekend against nationally-ranked Arizona State

August 24, 2020January 30, 2019 by Chris Lerch
Logan Drackett (30 - RIT) (2018 Omar Phillips)

RIT is coming off a pair of wins over Army West Point and will look to maintain momentum down the stretch with Arizona State coming in for a pair of games this weekend (photo: Omar Phillips).

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Mercyhurst’s ‘interesting group’ building towards another successful season in Atlantic Hockey

August 24, 2020January 17, 2019 by Chris Lerch
Dan Willett (5 - RIT), Derek Barach (26 - Mercyhurst) (2018 Omar Phillips)

Mercyhurst got off to a slow start, opening the season with just one win over the first first seven games. But since then, the Lakers have taken 19 of a possible 28 points in league play (photo: Omar Phillips).

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The Monday 10: Weekend upsets, streaks snapped, Sun Devils sweep Boston College

August 24, 2020January 7, 2019 by Chris Lerch
4 Jan 19: The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Penn State University Nittany Lions in B1G matchup at 3M at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, MN (Jim Rosvold)

Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature (photo: Jim Rosvold).

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Canisius looking to springboard from pair of nonconference weekends against ranked teams

August 24, 2020January 3, 2019 by Chris Lerch

Depending how you look at it, the 2018-19 season has been one of extremes for Canisius, but also one of consistency (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

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Niagara’s success so far this season has been a collective effort, ‘as a group, as a pack of wolves’

August 24, 2020December 13, 2018 by Chris Lerch

Last year at this time, the Niagara Purple Eagles were flying high (photo: Omar Phillips).

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After disappointing series with Penn State, Robert Morris flips the script against Mercyhurst

August 24, 2020November 28, 2018 by Chris Lerch

Coming off a disastrous home-and-home series against Penn State, it was time for RMU hit the reset button and prepare for another Pennsylvania rival in Mercyhurst (photo: Omar Phillips).

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Despite slew of injuries, Air Force keeps flying ‘playing good, tough hockey’

August 24, 2020November 15, 2018 by Chris Lerch

Sweeps are rare in Atlantic Hockey. So far this season, out of 19 two-game conference series, just four have resulted in a team taking all four points. Two of those sweeps belong to Air Force (photo: Omar Phillips).

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After taking seven points over two weekends, Army West Point off to promising start

August 24, 2020October 31, 2018 by Chris Lerch

We’re just 15 games into Atlantic Hockey league play, and all but two teams already have at least one loss (photo: Omar Phillips).

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RIT opens Wilson’s 20th season with road split, comes home to face Colgate in annual Brick City game

August 24, 2020October 18, 2018 by Chris Lerch

Last Saturday, in just their fourth period of the new season, the Rochester Institute of Technology was already facing a pivotal moment (photo: Omar Phillips).

Categories This Week Tags frontd1m

The Monday 10: Minnesota tops Minnesota Duluth for first time since ’14, NCAA schools dominate Canadian universities

September 17, 2019October 8, 2018 by Chris Lerch
Matt Boudens (New Brunswick - 28), Christopher Brown (BC - 10), David Cotton (BC - 17), Mark Simpson (New Brunswick - 24) - The Boston College Eagles defeated the visiting University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds in an exhibition game on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Kelley Rink in Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.The Boston College Eagles defeated the visiting University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds in an exhibition game on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Kelley Rink in Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Melissa Wade)

Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our brand-new Monday 10 feature (photo: Melissa Wade).

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After competitive ’17-18 season, Atlantic Hockey looks like ‘this will be the case again this year’

August 24, 2020October 1, 2018 by Chris Lerch

Anticipation is building for another photo-finish season in Atlantic Hockey (photo: Omar Phillips).

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Book review: ‘Great Game’ shows author Bruce Haas a passionate college hockey fan

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Chris Lerch

It’s clear that Bruce Haas is a big college hockey fan. His new book, Great Game! D1 College Hockey: People, Places, Perspectives (Beaver’s Pond Press), is a love letter to the game, a book by a fan, for fans.

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Sticking to the formula delivers a championship to Minnesota Duluth

April 9, 2018April 7, 2018 by Chris Lerch
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The Bulldogs won all four of their NCAA tournament games by one goal, including the last three by 2-1 scores.

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Upperclassmen proud of work in bringing along young Minnesota Duluth roster

April 9, 2018April 6, 2018 by Chris Lerch
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Things got off to a rocky start for the Bulldogs, but the seniors provided a steady hand.

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Breaking down the last-minute goal that sent Notre Dame into the title game

April 5, 2018 by Chris Lerch
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Jake Evans’ goal with 5.2 seconds left broke a 3-3 tie and lifted the Fighting Irish to a 4-3 win over Michigan and a spot in Saturday’s national championship game.

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Breaking down the last-minute goal that sent Notre Dame into the title game

April 6, 2018April 5, 2018 by Chris Lerch

Jake Evans’ goal with 5.2 seconds left broke a 3-3 tie and lifted the Fighting Irish to a 4-3 win over Michigan and a spot in Saturday’s national championship game.

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Young defense grows for Minnesota Duluth, which enjoys a far better Xcel experience in Frozen Four

April 9, 2018April 5, 2018 by Chris Lerch
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Three weeks ago, the Bulldogs lost twice in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff to their NCAA tournament hopes in jeopardy.

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