Sticking to the formula delivers a championship to Minnesota Duluth
The Bulldogs won all four of their NCAA tournament games by one goal, including the last three by 2-1 scores.
Chris Lerch
Upperclassmen proud of work in bringing along young Minnesota Duluth roster
Things got off to a rocky start for the Bulldogs, but the seniors provided a steady hand.
Breaking down the last-minute goal that sent Notre Dame into the title game
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.
Breaking down the last-minute goal that sent Notre Dame into the title game
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.
Young defense grows for Minnesota Duluth, which enjoys a far better Xcel experience in Frozen Four
Three weeks ago, the Bulldogs lost twice in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff to their NCAA tournament hopes in jeopardy.
Just a sophomore, Wolff offers experience for a young Minnesota Duluth defensive corps
It might be a stretch to consider a sophomore a grizzled veteran, but Minnesota Duluth defenseman Nick Wolff fits the bill.
Previewing the West Regional: St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth, Air Force
Check out our preview of the West Regional, which includes St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth and Air Force (photo: Tim Brule).
Will we see future Atlantic Hockey championships on campus?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The official attendance for the first semifinal of the Atlantic Hockey tournament was announced to be 463, and that was generous. Only around 100 people were actually in Blue Cross Arena, which seats 10,600, for the opening face-off between Robert Morris and Mercyhurst. Rochester has hosted the championships since 2007. Attendance has … Read more
Will we see future Atlantic Hockey championships on campus?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The official attendance for the first semifinal of the Atlantic Hockey tournament was announced to be 463, and that was generous. Only around 100 people were actually in Blue Cross Arena, which seats 10,600, for the opening face-off between Robert Morris and Mercyhurst. Rochester has hosted the championships since 2007. Attendance has … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Picks March 16-17
Last week: Dan: 8-3 Chris: 10-1 On the season: Dan: 112-88-25 (.553) Chris: 123-78-25 (.600) This Week’s Picks Friday, March 16 Atlantic Hockey Semifinals No. 7 Robert Morris vs. No. 1 Mercyhurst Chris: Despite the parity exhibited all season, we have four of the usual suspects to make it to Rochester. History has been hard … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Picks March 16-17
Last week: Dan: 8-3 Chris: 10-1 On the season: Dan: 112-88-25 (.553) Chris: 123-78-25 (.600) This Week’s Picks Friday, March 16 Atlantic Hockey Semifinals No. 7 Robert Morris vs. No. 1 Mercyhurst Chris: Despite the parity exhibited all season, we have four of the usual suspects to make it to Rochester. History has been hard … Read more
Christopoulos, Air Force blank Canisius 3-0 in AHC semifinal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As is often the case in playoff hockey, getting the first goal is key. That’s been especially true for Canisius this season. The Golden Griffins came into the Atlantic Hockey semifinals against defending champions Air Force with a 17-1-1 record when getting the first goal, but just 2-15-2 when not scoring first. … Read more
Three things: quarterfinals edition
Three (four) things from quarterfinals weekend in Atlantic Hockey: And then there were four When the dust had settled after the four Atlantic Hockey quarterfinal series, two higher seeds and two lower ones moved on to Rochester. Two series went the distance while three of the four needed overtime to settle at least one game. … Read more
Three things: quarterfinals edition
Three (four) things from quarterfinals weekend in Atlantic Hockey: And then there were four When the dust had settled after the four Atlantic Hockey quarterfinal series, two higher seeds and two lower ones moved on to Rochester. Two series went the distance while three of the four needed overtime to settle at least one game. … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 9-11
Last week: Dan: 8-0 Chris: 7-2 On the season: Dan: 104-85-25 (.544) Chris: 113-77-25 (.584) This Week’s Picks Friday, March 9 – Sunday, March 11 Atlantic Hockey First Round Best Of Three Series No. 11 Sacred Heart at No. 1 Mercyhurst Chris: With just 10 points separating first and last place this season, this is … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 9-11
Last week: Dan: 8-0 Chris: 7-2 On the season: Dan: 104-85-25 (.544) Chris: 113-77-25 (.584) This Week’s Picks Friday, March 9 – Sunday, March 11 Atlantic Hockey First Round Best Of Three Series No. 11 Sacred Heart at No. 1 Mercyhurst Chris: With just 10 points separating first and last place this season, this is … Read more
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Is there a definite favorite to hoist the Riley Cup?
It’s quarterfinals time in Atlantic Hockey and you can throw out the records at this point of the season — it’s all about who’s playing the best hockey when it matters most (photo: Omar Phillips).
Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 2-4
Last week: Dan: 4-5-1 Chris: 6-3-1 On the season: Dan: 96-85-25 (.527) Chris: 106-75-25 (.575) This Week’s Picks Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4 Atlantic Hockey First Round Best Of Three Series No. 11 Sacred Heart at No. 6 Rochester Institute of Technology Chris: The teams split two weeks ago and I think they’ll … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 2-4
Last week: Dan: 4-5-1 Chris: 6-3-1 On the season: Dan: 96-85-25 (.527) Chris: 106-75-25 (.575) This Week’s Picks Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4 Atlantic Hockey First Round Best Of Three Series No. 11 Sacred Heart at No. 6 Rochester Institute of Technology Chris: The teams split two weeks ago and I think they’ll … Read more
Three Things: Down to the wire
Down to the wire The 2017-18 Atlantic Hockey regular season is in the books. It was the closest race in league history, and when the dust had settled, Mercyhurst claimed its second regular season title and first since 2014. Picked to finish eighth by the coaches at the start of the season, the Lakers were … Read more