Chris Lerch
There’s a bounty crop of Atlantic Hockey players finishing up their college careers this season, especially when it comes to forwards. Several teams are going to have to replace a lot of points after this season. As the final weekend of the regular season approaches (a look at the playoff picture for each team can … Read more
We’re down the the final 12 games of the Atlantic Hockey season, and there’s still much to be decided. One bye in each scheduling pod is locked up, but the other two are up for grabs. Here’s the lowdown: RIT – The Tigers have clinched first place and a first-round bye. They’ll host the lowest … Read more
We’re down the the final 12 games of the Atlantic Hockey season, and there’s still much to be decided. One bye in each scheduling pod is locked up, but the other two are up for grabs. Here’s the lowdown: RIT – The Tigers have clinched first place and a first-round bye. They’ll host the lowest … Read more
Three RIT streaks came to an end and Canisius moved into the role of spoiler last weekend, as the Atlantic Hockey playoff picture began to clear. To recap: Canisius was shut out for the third consecutive game on Thursday in a 3-0 loss to Niagara. But on Saturday, the Griffs exploded for six goals and … Read more
Three RIT streaks came to an end and Canisius moved into the role of spoiler last weekend, as the Atlantic Hockey playoff picture began to clear. To recap: Canisius was shut out for the third consecutive game on Thursday in a 3-0 loss to Niagara. But on Saturday, the Griffs exploded for six goals and … Read more
Last week: 4-7-1 On the season: 89-59-22 (.588) While Rochester Institute of Technology has locked up first place, the other 11 positions in Atlantic Hockey are still up for grabs, with some key series ahead. Thursday, February 17 and Saturday, February 19 Niagara vs. Canisius – The Battle for the Bridge series may also determine … Read more
Last week: 4-7-1 On the season: 89-59-22 (.588) While Rochester Institute of Technology has locked up first place, the other 11 positions in Atlantic Hockey are still up for grabs, with some key series ahead. Thursday, February 17 and Saturday, February 19 Niagara vs. Canisius – The Battle for the Bridge series may also determine … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology goaltender Shane Madolora’s first start this season was a baptism by fire. Struggling with an ankle injury, the sophomore was competing in what was then a three-goalie rotation to see who would fill the shoes of the departed Jared DeMichiel. In front of a record 10,556 fans at Rochester’s Blue Cross … Read more
Things had to break just right last weekend for Rochester Institute of Technology to clinch the regular season Atlantic Hockey title, and that’s exactly what happened. Niagara and Air Force split a pair of wild games, and Robert Morris had a win but also had to settle for a tie (in a wild comeback), opening … Read more
Things had to break just right last weekend for Rochester Institute of Technology to clinch the regular season Atlantic Hockey title, and that’s exactly what happened. Niagara and Air Force split a pair of wild games, and Robert Morris had a win but also had to settle for a tie (in a wild comeback), opening … Read more
A shutout sweep by Rochester Institute of Technology over Canisius allowed the Tigers to claim their fourth regular season title in five years. Two other sweeps in the East pod have moved Holy Cross and Connecticut into the driver’s seat for a first-round bye. To recap: Canisius scored the first goal of this three-game series … Read more
A shutout sweep by Rochester Institute of Technology over Canisius allowed the Tigers to claim their fourth regular season title in five years. Two other sweeps in the East pod have moved Holy Cross and Connecticut into the driver’s seat for a first-round bye. To recap: Canisius scored the first goal of this three-game series … Read more
Last week: 5-5-1 On the season: 85-52-21 (.604) This week, the third last in the regular season, features more intra-pod matchups with half the series using a home-and-home format. Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 Niagara at Air Force – Air Force won the earlier meeting, 7-4 at Niagara. The former CHA members have … Read more
Last week: 5-5-1 On the season: 85-52-21 (.604) This week, the third last in the regular season, features more intra-pod matchups with half the series using a home-and-home format. Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 Niagara at Air Force – Air Force won the earlier meeting, 7-4 at Niagara. The former CHA members have … Read more
When I talked to Holy Cross coach Paul Pearl this week, he took me to task for worrying too much about pods and standings. I’ve been harping for a while now on my low opinion of the new Atlantic Hockey playoff format, while Pearl’s team has been just going out and playing good hockey. “You’ve … Read more
With just three weeks left in the regular season, it’s time to start some serious scoreboard watching. I’ll be using this space over the coming weeks to break down each team’s playoff possibilities. RIT – The Tigers can clinch the regular season title with three wins in their last five games. Two wins will be … Read more
With just three weeks left in the regular season, it’s time to start some serious scoreboard watching. I’ll be using this space over the coming weeks to break down each team’s playoff possibilities. RIT – The Tigers can clinch the regular season title with three wins in their last five games. Two wins will be … Read more
Two sweeps, three splits and the fourth straight Saturday night tie for Rochester Institute of Techology leave much to decided going into the final three weekends of the season. The first-place Tigers and Air Force Falons played a wild series in Rochester, with RIT winning 1-0 in overtime on Friday. It was the first time … Read more
Two sweeps, three splits and the fourth straight Saturday night tie for Rochester Institute of Techology leave much to decided going into the final three weekends of the season. The first-place Tigers and Air Force Falons played a wild series in Rochester, with RIT winning 1-0 in overtime on Friday. It was the first time … Read more
Last week: 4-3-4 On the season: 80-47-20 (.612) This week features home-and-home series with one exception – it’s a long commute between Rochester and Colorado Springs. Air Force at Rochester Institute of Technology – These games are usually close with 14 of the last 18 meetings decided by two goals or less. Air Force holds … Read more