Chris LerchThe Connecticut Huskies are coming off a breakthrough season that saw them advance to the Atlantic Hockey semifinals for the first time in five years. Coach Bruce Marshall said now that his team, which returns a strong nucleus from last season, including eight of its top 10 scorers, has gotten a taste of winning, it’s … Read more
Last season, Air Force entered the post-Andrew Volkening era and things turned out just fine. Led by Jacques Lamoureux (44 points), and getting steady and later hot goaltending from rookie Jason Torf, the Falcons captured their fourth Atlantic Hockey playoff title in five seasons. But now Lamoureux is gone, as well as stalwarts Derrick Burnett, … Read more
The Bentley Falcons had a hard time scoring goals last season, and the loss of two of their top three forwards presents a difficult challenge. Eric Peterson, who was second on the team with 12 goals last season, has graduated, along with linemate Dustin Cloutier (10 goals). Back is sophomore Brett Gensler, who had a … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology lost its two top scorers but returns a nucleus that was a goal or two away from returning to the NCAA tournament. The departed duo of Andrew Favot and Tyler Brenner combined for 84 points, including 16 power-play goals. But the next seven top point-getters are back, as well as the … Read more
For the second straight season, it looked like the American International Yellow Jackets were going to finish out of the Atlantic Hockey basement. But in the end, Gary Wright’s team couldn’t get over the hump. “The last two years, we dropped into last on the last day of the season,” he said. “That wasn’t an … Read more
Last season Holy Cross posted 17 wins, the most since its dream season of 2005-06. The Crusaders went 10-2-3 down the stretch and made their first appearance in the league semifinals since 2006, giving eventual champion Air Force all it could handle in a 3-2 loss. Holy Cross lost key players at each position, but … Read more
Last year, Niagara entered Atlantic Hockey unsure of where its scoring punch was going to come from. The team had lost a good percentage of its offense. Lo and behold, the senior duo of Paul Zanette and Brian Haczyk went from role players to prime-time stars. They combined for 90 points and Zanette was the … Read more
Two years ago, Army’s line of Owen Mayer, Eric Sefchik and Cody Omilusik was one of the best in Atlantic Hockey. Last season, only Omilusik remained, and he was the Black Knights’ chief offensive weapon, tallying 18 goals. But with Omilusik now gone, coach Brian Riley needs some or all of his large senior class … Read more
Three-time defending regular season champion Rochester Institute of Technology is picked to finish first in the 2011-12 Atlantic Hockey Association preseason coach’s poll, announced at the conference’s annual media day held at Blue Cross Arena, which will again serve as the site of the league’s championship. The Tigers edged playoff champion Air Force by a … Read more
Breaking college hockey conferences into more, smaller groups could help encourage growth, Chris Lerch writes.
Minnesota-Duluth is the first first-time national champion since Maine in 1993, and the 18th title winner overall. Chris Lerch reports.
Miami senior forward Andy Miele became the first RedHawks player to win the Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at the Xcel Energy Center, site of the 2011 Frozen Four. Miele, the CCHA’s player of the year, leads the nation in points (71) and assists (40). He was named CCHA player of the year, as well … Read more
Shawn Hunwick stopped all 40 shots he faced, and Ben Winnett scored the game-winer midway through the first period to lead the Michigan Wolverines to a 2-0 win over North Dakota in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. The Fighting Sioux dominated for long stretches of the game, outshooting Michigan 40-20, including 26-7 over the … Read more
Air force forward Jacques Lamoureux has been selected as the 2010-2011 winner of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS award in men’s ice hockey. The winner, as voted by a committee of Division I coaches, media, and fans, is given annually to a senior with “notable achievements in four areas of excellence — community, classroom, character and … Read more
North Dakota was the fourth team to take the podium on the day before the Frozen Four gets started, and Brad Malone, Jason Gregoire, Chay Genoway and coach Dave Hakstol met with the media. Here are some clips. All four talk about their early experience in St. Paul, with Malone going over the team’s routine: … Read more
North Dakota was the fourth team to take the podium on the day before the Frozen Four gets started, and Brad Malone, Jason Gregoire, Chay Genoway and coach Dave Hakstol met with the media. Here are some clips. All four talk about their early experience in St. Paul, with Malone going over the team’s routine: … Read more
Michigan coach Red Berenson and players Matt Rust, Carl Hagelin and Louie Caporusso took their turn in front of the media Wednesday. Here are some video highlights. Everyone takes a turn talking about being in St. Paul: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYJ_rHpjlS0 Berenson talks about parity in college hockey and how it affects the tournament: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOEC23OsbBI
Michigan coach Red Berenson and players Matt Rust, Carl Hagelin and Louie Caporusso took their turn in front of the media Wednesday. Here are some video highlights. Everyone takes a turn talking about being in St. Paul: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYJ_rHpjlS0 Berenson talks about parity in college hockey and how it affects the tournament: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOEC23OsbBI
Minnesota-Duluth players Kenny Reiter, Mike Montgomery and Justin Fontaine and coach Scott Sandelin met with the media Wednesday. Here are some video clips. Reiter, Montgomery, Fontaine and Sandelin on playing in the Frozen Four: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJX2RmDRHk8 Reiter on his confidence despite the layoff: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hlx7-wplCs Montgomery on the Bulldogs playing in their home state: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TyPwgdTXRs
Minnesota-Duluth players Kenny Reiter, Mike Montgomery and Justin Fontaine and coach Scott Sandelin met with the media Wednesday. Here are some video clips. Reiter, Montgomery, Fontaine and Sandelin on playing in the Frozen Four: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJX2RmDRHk8 Reiter on his confidence despite the layoff: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hlx7-wplCs Montgomery on the Bulldogs playing in their home state: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TyPwgdTXRs