Chris Lerch

What doesn’t kill you Every team faces some measure of adversity during the college hockey season, a 25-week marathon. But Rochester Institute of Technology had more than its fare share. Coach Wayne Wilson said this season has been the most challenging in his 17 years behind the Tigers’ bench. But RIT came through it stronger … Read more

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Last week: Dan: 7-4 Chris: 8-3 On the season: Dan: 129-81-28 (.601) Chris: 144-66-28 (.664) With just three picks left and a lead of 15 games, Chris has won his third straight title and bragging rights for another season. Better luck next year, Dan! This Week’s Picks: Friday, March 18 Atlantic Hockey Tournament Semifinals Blue … Read more

The 10 include the top five that have been in earlier versions of our writers straw poll.

Michigan’s Kyle Connor added three assists to his national-best point total last weekend.

Last week: Dan: 8-1 Chris: 8-1 On the season: Dan: 122-77-28 (.599) Chris: 136-63-28 (.660)   This Week’s Picks: Friday, March 11, Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 (if necessary) Atlantic Hockey Tournament Quarterfinal Round Best-of-Three Series Bentley at Robert Morris Dan: Based on our preseason picks, this is actually an incredibly marquee matchup (we … Read more

All three Atlantic Hockey first-round series went the full three games, but in the end the higher seeds triumphed. It sure was interesting, though. Battle in the 716 Canisius and Niagara met for the fifth time on Sunday, a record number of times for the Western New York rivals in a single season. And like … Read more

Michigan’s Kyle Connor is in the lead in the race for the Hobey Baker Award, according to a panel of USCHO writers.

Last week: Dan: 5-4-2 Chris: 6-3-2 On the season: Dan: 114-76-28 (.587) Chris: 128-62-28 (.651)   This Week’s Picks: Friday, March 4, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 (if necessary) Atlantic Hockey Tournament First Round Best-of-Three Series American International at Army West Point Dan: I had the chance to see Army last weekend for two … Read more