Holding serve in the first round

Three thinks I learned from the first round of the Atlantic Hockey tournament: – The higher seeds held serve. It was a struggle in most cases, but Holy Cross, Bentley (in three games), Robert Morris (in three games) and Connecticut all advanced. Robert Morris and UConn needed overtime to win one of their games. – … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks March 2-4. Playoff edition – the first round

Last Week: 6-3-3 On the Season: 155-63-30 (.685) This Week’s Picks: Atlantic Hockey Playoffs: First Round Best of Three Series Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4  No. 9 Canisius at No. 8 Connecticut – The Huskies swept the Golden Griffins in Buffalo earlier in the season. Neither team has been playing well with just … Read more

Every point mattered

Three things I learned from Atlantic Hockey this weekend: – Every point and (sometimes goal) mattered. Those wins that turned into ties late in the game? The ones that got away early in the season? That extra goal allowed in a game already lost? How close was it? Two points separated the first and fifth … Read more

Atlantic Hockey update – the regular season finale

Last night didn’t settle much in Atlantic Hockey. With one game to play in the regular season, there are still five teams in the running for the remaining two first-round byes (Air Force and Niagara have clinched the first two), and three teams eligible for the regular season title. Here’s the breakdown: Air Force (14-6-6; … Read more

Atlantic Hockey update – the regular season finale

Last night didn’t settle much in Atlantic Hockey. With one game to play in the regular season, there are still five teams in the running for the remaining two first-round byes (Air Force and Niagara have clinched the first two), and three teams eligible for the regular season title. Here’s the breakdown: Air Force (14-6-6; … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks Feb. 24-25th

Last Week: 8-2-2 On the Season: 149-60-27 (.689) This Week’s Picks: Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 Air Force at Robert Morris – The Falcons are the only team that has locked up a first round bye going into the final weekend, but the Falcons still need three points to guarantee the top seed. … Read more

One thing we know for sure

Three things I learned from Atlantic Hockey this weekend: Canisius will play Connecticut in the first round of the AHA playoffs. The final weekend will determine who the home team is, but it’s nice to be able to pin down at least one thing with the standings so up in the air going into the … Read more

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Atlantic Hockey picks Feb. 17-18

Last Week: 9-2-1 On the Season: 141-58-25 (.685)   This Week’s Picks: Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 Mercyhurst at Air Force – All series are big this time of the season, but this one is probably the most critical, with the first-place Falcons holding a two point edge over the Lakers. Mercyhurst won … Read more

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Atlantic Hockey picks – battle of the bridge edition

The weekend starts early in Atlantic Hockey with local rivals Canisius and Niagara squaring off Tuesday and Thursday. The “Battle of the Bridge” contests open tonight at Canisius, where Niagara has won the last two meetings, and the over the Grand Island Bridge(s) to Niagara on Thursday. The teams tied 1-1 earlier in the season, … Read more

Atlantic Hockey picks – battle of the bridge edition

The weekend starts early in Atlantic Hockey with local rivals Canisius and Niagara squaring off Tuesday and Thursday. The “Battle of the Bridge” contests open tonight at Canisius, where Niagara has won the last two meetings, and the over the Grand Island Bridge(s) to Niagara on Thursday. The teams tied 1-1 earlier in the season, … Read more