Chris Lerch

Chris Lerch has been writing for USCHO since 1999, first as D-III columnist, then covering Atlantic Hockey for the past 19 seasons.

A pro for one night

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Former American International goaltender Tom Fenton got to suit up for the Phoenix Coyotes last night. You can read about his experience here.

Midterms

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As we wind down towards the Christmas break, it’s a good time to look at where each team in Atlantic Hockey stands. What’s been going well (and what hasn’t), as well as who’s making the biggest impact. Air Force (6-7-2; 4-3-2 AHA) Plus – The Falcons have a couple of nice wins this season, including … Read more

Midterms

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As we wind down towards the Christmas break, it’s a good time to look at where each team in Atlantic Hockey stands. What’s been going well (and what hasn’t), as well as who’s making the biggest impact. Air Force (6-7-2; 4-3-2 AHA) Plus – The Falcons have a couple of nice wins this season, including … Read more

Weekend wrap up 12/13

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As we wind down towards the holiday break, games are getting scarce. There were just four league games played last weekend, with RIT picking up four points in a sweep of Mercyhurst, and Army and Connecticut getting wins in single game affairs. RIT continued its dominance of Mercyhurst in Erie, expended its unbeaten streak to … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks 12/10

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Last Week: 6-3-2 On the Season: 45-33-8 (.560) This Week’s Picks: There’s only four league games on tap with the schedule winding down towards the holiday break. Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11: Rochester Institute of Technology at Mercyhurst – The Tigers are 5-0-1 in thier last six games in Erie, but I think … Read more

November’s Men of the Month

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Atlantic Hockey has announced its November award winners, and they come as no surprise: Player of the Month for November: Paul Zanette, Niagara The senior from Nobleton, Ontario led all of Division I in goals per game in November (.93). His three shorthanded goals are also first in the nation. He had at least a … Read more

Weekend wrap-up 12/6/10

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Four points again proved to be elusive in Atlantic Hockey.  Robert Morris and Air Force were able to get three each, while every other team in league play was able to pick up at least one. The most dramatic ending came at Air Force, where Jacques Lamoureux scored with one second remaining in regulation to … Read more

Atlantic Hockey picks 12/3/10

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Last Week: 7-5-1 On the Season: 39-30-56 (.560) This Week’s Picks: Eleven of the 12 AHA are in action this weekend with only Canisius idle. The Golden Griffins are off until 12/17. Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4: Holy Cross at Air Force – The Crusaders are having better luck on the road than … Read more

Seniors leading the way in Atlantic Hockey

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Nine weeks into the season, seniors are leading the way in Atlantic Hockey. Seven of the top eight scorers in the league are in their final seasons. Some have been go-to guys for all four years; others have emerged just this season. Here’s a look at some of the sensational seniors: Paul Zanette, Niagara – … Read more