Parity rules in Atlantic Hockey

Every Atlantic Hockey team was in action last weekend, but only Bentley and Mercyhurst came out unscathed. The Falcons picked up four points with wins over Holy Cross and Connecticut and Mercyhurst defeated Robert Morris in its only action last week. With so much parity, it’s hard to keep track of who’s up and who’s … Read more

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Atlantic Hockey weekend wrap up 11/22/10

Coaches have been telling me all season that Atlantic Hockey is wide open this year, with any team capable of beating any other. This weekend proved that out: Niagara looked very impressive in a 4-1 win over RIT, continuing their dominance over the Tigers. But the next night, Air Force jumped out to a 5-0 … Read more

Atlantic Hockey picks 11/19/10

Last Week: 7-3-2 On the Season: 27-20-4 (.569) This Week’s Picks: It’s a bizarre weekend with plenty of action, but all single games. No two game series. Friday, November 19 AIC at Army – AIC stays in conference (no non-league games yet) while Army starts a homestand that will see them at Tate rink for … Read more

Hot starts in Atlantic Hockey

A pair of Atlantic Hockey teams are off to great starts. Holy Cross is 4-1-1 in league play, its best opening in conference play since 2003. The Crusaders 5-4-1 overall start is their best since 2005. Holy Cross has been able to win on the road (4-1-1) and in close games (4-0 in one-goal contests). … Read more

Atlantic Hockey weekend wrap up 11/15/10

The last game of the week in Atlantic Hockey was the undoubtably the best. Air Force trailed No. 3 Yale 3-0 early in the third period but scored four times in the final 15 minutes to skate away with a 4-3 upset. “This is one for the ages,” head coach Frank Serratore said after the … Read more

Atlantic Hockey picks 11/12/10

Last Week: 3-5-1 (.389) On the Season: 20-17-2 (.583) This Week’s Picks: Friday November 12 and Saturday, November 13 Army at Mercyhurst-  The Lakers are 23-9-2 all-time against the Black Knights and looking for their first home win, and I think they’ll sweep this weekend. Mercyhust 3, Army 1; Mercyhurst 4, Army 2. Connecticut at … Read more

Good start brings optimism at Connecticut

Connecticut is off to its best start since 1998, posting just a single loss in its first six games (2-1-3). The Huskies are 2-1-1 in conference, winning at Army and then taking three points from Canisius last weekend at home. Combine that with two come-from behind ties at nationally ranked Maine and Union and coach … Read more

Atlantic Hockey’s men of the month

Atlantic Hockey has released its player, rookie, and goalie of the month for October and it was a clean sweep for the Canisius Golden Griffins. AHA Player of the Month: Cory Conacher, Canisius – The reigning Player of the Year picked up where he left off last season with ten points in October, helping the … Read more

Atlantic Hockey weekend wrap up 11/8/10

It was another good weekend for Atlantic Hockey teams in non-league play, with Niagara continuing the AHA string of three wins in three games over Northeastern, and Army also picking up its first non-conference win of the season with a 5-2 win at Massachusetts. AHA teams are now 5-1-1 in their last seven non-conference games. In … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks 11/5/10

Last Week: 4-5 (.444) On the Season: 17-12-1 (.583) This Week’s Picks: Friday November 5 and Saturday, November 6 Robert Morris at Holy Cross – Both teams are playing well right now, so I’m going with a split. Holy Cross 4, Robert Morris 3; Robert Morris 5, Holy Cross 3. Canisius at Connecticut – This … Read more