Chris LerchTAMPA, Fla. — It’s currently almost 90 degrees outside the Tampa Bay Times Forum, a strange atmosphere to settle college hockey’s champion. But Minnesota coach Don Lucia thinks the change does the sport good. “It’s more of an event [now],” said Lucia. “I think it’s an event that cities want to bid on. So I … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Minnesota’s upcoming clash with Boston College features a pair of teams with 64 NCAA appearances between them. When asked if there was a rivalry between two of college hockey’s premier programs, Gophers coach Don Lucia replied: “I don’t know if there’s a rivalry but more respect. They have a style where they … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Minnesota’s upcoming clash with Boston College features a pair of teams with 64 NCAA appearances between them. When asked if there was a rivalry between two of college hockey’s premier programs, Gophers coach Don Lucia replied: “I don’t know if there’s a rivalry but more respect. They have a style where they … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — After missing the NCAA tournament for three seasons thanks to finishes of fifth, seventh and fifth in the WCHA, the pressure was certainly on coach Don Lucia and his team this season. Despite some calls for a coaching change, Lucia was granted a three-year contract extension over the summer. His team responded … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — After missing the NCAA tournament for three seasons thanks to finishes of fifth, seventh and fifth in the WCHA, the pressure was certainly on coach Don Lucia and his team this season. Despite some calls for a coaching change, Lucia was granted a three-year contract extension over the summer. His team responded … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology has announced that it is moving its women’s hockey team to Division I, and has been accepted as a full member of the College Hockey America conference, effective for the 2012-13 season. “This is a momentous event in the history of RIT women’s ice hockey,” said RIT Executive Director of Intercollegiate … Read more
In no particular order: – After the closest finish on record, with so many teams within just a few points of first place in the final standings, it came down to the two teams that have dominated the postseason for the past six years, and the one team that has won five of those six … Read more
In no particular order: – After the closest finish on record, with so many teams within just a few points of first place in the final standings, it came down to the two teams that have dominated the postseason for the past six years, and the one team that has won five of those six … Read more
The Air Force Falcons scored twice in the first period and shut down Rochester Institute of Technology 4-0 to win their fifth Atlantic Hockey title in six seasons. Jason Fabian had the final two goals for the Falcons, including an empty-netter with seven seconds to play. “I thought we played a very good game, a … Read more
It took until late Thursday night, but the Falcons decided to start Jason Torf. He made the decision pay off. Chris Lerch reports from the Atlantic Hockey Championship.
Taylor McReynolds scored 2:57 into overtime to lift Rochester Institute of Technology to a 2-1 win over Niagara in the Atlantic Hockey semifinals. McReynolds, who had two goals all season and 10 career goals going into this postseason, has three goals so far in the playoffs. He also assisted on RIT’s first goal of the … Read more
Championship weekend is upon us, so I’m going to make this short and sweet: Any of these teams can certainly win this weekend, but I like Niagara to win the whole thing. No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology vs. No. 2 Niagara – The Tigers will have the home crowd advantage but I think Niagara … Read more
Championship weekend is upon us, so I’m going to make this short and sweet: Any of these teams can certainly win this weekend, but I like Niagara to win the whole thing. No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology vs. No. 2 Niagara – The Tigers will have the home crowd advantage but I think Niagara … Read more
Four teams remain, and all battled hard last weekend to get to Rochester. Chris Lerch previews the league semifinals and offers his awards picks in This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Three things I learned from the first round of the Atlantic Hockey tournament: – For the second straight playoff weekend, the higher seeds all advanced. But it wasn’t without a struggle as Air Force, Rochester Institute of Technology and Mercyhurst were all pushed to the limit. As a result, Niagara will be making its first … Read more
Three things I learned from the first round of the Atlantic Hockey tournament: – For the second straight playoff weekend, the higher seeds all advanced. But it wasn’t without a struggle as Air Force, Rochester Institute of Technology and Mercyhurst were all pushed to the limit. As a result, Niagara will be making its first … Read more
Kolbee McCrea’s hat trick led No. 1 Rochester Institute of Technology over Concordia (Minn.) 5-2 in an NCAA Women’s Division III quarterfinal at Ritter Arena. The teams were tied 2-2 at the end of the second period before RIT broke things open with three goals in the final period. “We talked in the locker room … Read more
Final Regular Reason Record: 155-63-30 (.685) This Week’s Picks: Atlantic Hockey Playoffs: Quarterfinals Best of Three Series Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4 No. 8 Connecticut at No. 1 Air Force – While I think the other three series are toss-ups, this one favors the 19th-ranked Falcons, who swept the Huskies during the regular … Read more
Final Regular Reason Record: 155-63-30 (.685) This Week’s Picks: Atlantic Hockey Playoffs: Quarterfinals Best of Three Series Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4 No. 8 Connecticut at No. 1 Air Force – While I think the other three series are toss-ups, this one favors the 19th-ranked Falcons, who swept the Huskies during the regular … Read more
The Colonials lost a three-goal lead in Game 3 but recovered to advance to the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals. Chris Lerch has This Week in Atlantic Hockey.