Three Things: Sweeps for the old guard

Sweeps for the old guard When Air Force and Rochester Institute of Technology joined Atlantic Hockey in 2006, they immediately dominated, posting a combined five regular season titles and six tournament championships in six years. And in this new age of parity where sweeps are rare, it was the old guard that came away with … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks, January 22-26

Last week: Dan: 3-5-2 Chris: 5-3-2 On the season: Dan: 86-54-13 (.605) Chris: 97-43-13 (.676)   This Week’s Picks: Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23 Niagara at Air Force Dan: Niagara is a much better team than people give them credit for, but Air Force doesn’t lose at home. That’s kind of a trump card … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks, January 14-16

Last week: Dan: 6-4-1 Chris: 8-2-1 On the season: Dan: 83-49-11 (.619) Chris: 92-40-11 (.682)   This Week’s Picks: Thursday, January 14 and Saturday, January 16 Niagara vs. Canisius Dan: Few things beat good, clean hate. The Battle of the Bridge takes to the ice this weekend with Canisius hosting on Thursday and Niagara on … Read more

Three things: A rare set of sweeps in Atlantic Hockey

A rare set of sweeps Weekend sweeps have been hard to come by in Atlantic Hockey, as evidenced by the logjam in the standings. “Sweep and you move up; get swept and you move down,” said Rochester Institute of Technology coach Wayne Wilson. “Split and it’s the status quo.” This weekend saw three teams manage … Read more

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Atlantic Hockey Picks, January 8-10

Last week: Dan: 8-4-1 Chris: 7-5-1 On the season: Dan: 77-45-10 (.621) Chris: 84-38-10 (.674)   This Week’s Picks: Friday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 American International at Air Force Dan: Here are the following series Air Force has been swept at home since joining Atlantic Hockey: 2007 vs. Mercyhurst, 2009 vs. Canisius, 2015 vs. … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks, January 8-10

Last week: Dan: 8-4-1 Chris: 7-5-1 On the season: Dan: 77-45-10 (.621) Chris: 84-38-10 (.674)   This Week’s Picks: Friday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 American International at Air Force Dan: Here are the following series Air Force has been swept at home since joining Atlantic Hockey: 2007 vs. Mercyhurst, 2009 vs. Canisius, 2015 vs. … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks, January 2-5

Last week: Dan: 1-1 Chris: 0-2 On the season: Dan: 69-41-9 (.618) Chris: 77-33-9 (.685)   This Week’s Picks: Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3 Robert Morris at Dartmouth Robert Morris vs. Union/Merrimack Dan: This is one of those weekends where RMU can’t necessarily gain space in the Pairwise, but they can definitely lose it … Read more

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Atlantic Hockey Picks, December 28-29

Last week: Dan: 1-0 Chris: 1-0 On the season: Dan: 68-40-9 (.620) Chris: 77-31-9 (.697)   This Week’s Picks: Monday, December 28 and Tuesday, December 29 Robert Morris vs. Penn State Robert Morris vs. Mass-Lowell or Clarkson Dan: This is kind of showdown time for the Colonials if they want to get into the national tournament. … Read more

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Atlantic Hockey Picks, December 20th

Last week: Dan: 4-3-1 Chris: 2-5-1 On the season: Dan: 67-40-9 (.616) Chris: 76-31-9 (.694)   This Week’s Picks: Saturday December 20 Canisius at Merrimack Dan: Saturday’s game is the official kickoff to semester break for both institutions, with both schools having their final exam period end on the 18th. Canisius was a feast-or-famine team … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks, December 20th

Last week: Dan: 4-3-1 Chris: 2-5-1 On the season: Dan: 67-40-9 (.616) Chris: 76-31-9 (.694)   This Week’s Picks: Saturday December 20 Canisius at Merrimack Dan: Saturday’s game is the official kickoff to semester break for both institutions, with both schools having their final exam period end on the 18th. Canisius was a feast-or-famine team … Read more