Chris LerchCanisius and Niagara are separated by about 25 miles and the Niagara River. The Grand Island Bridge (bridges, actually) that spans the river has become a symbol of the sports rivalry between the two schools. The schools call the competition The Battle of the Bridge. And the stakes got higher this year with Atlantic Hockey … Read more
Atlantic Hockey has had its share of nationally recognized goaltenders in recent years, from Josh Kassel at Army (all-american in 2008) to Andrew Volkening at Air Force (twice named to the all-tournament team in the NCAA East Regional) and Jared Demichiel (last season’s NCAA East Regional MVP). Who’s waiting in the wings? Last week was … Read more
Atlantic Hockey has had its share of nationally recognized goaltenders in recent years, from Josh Kassel at Army (all-american in 2008) to Andrew Volkening at Air Force (twice named to the all-tournament team in the NCAA East Regional) and Jared Demichiel (last season’s NCAA East Regional MVP). Who’s waiting in the wings? Last week was … Read more
Just about every Atlantic Hockey team came out of the weekend with something to feel good about: Connecticut came back from a 3-0 deficit to earn a 3-3 tie at No. 16 Union. Canisius and Army split, with the Griffs posting a 4-0 win on Friday, but the Black Knights coming back on Saturday with … Read more
Just about every Atlantic Hockey team came out of the weekend with something to feel good about: Connecticut came back from a 3-0 deficit to earn a 3-3 tie at No. 16 Union. Canisius and Army split, with the Griffs posting a 4-0 win on Friday, but the Black Knights coming back on Saturday with … Read more
Last Week: 7-4-1 (.625) On the Season: 13-7-1 (.643) This Week’s Picks Friday October 29 and Saturday, October 30 Army at Canisius – The Griffs are off to a good start and Army typically better at home, so I’m picking Canisius to sweep. Canisius 3, Army 1; Canisius 5, Army 3. Friday, October 29 Robert … Read more
Last Week: 7-4-1 (.625) On the Season: 13-7-1 (.643) This Week’s Picks Friday October 29 and Saturday, October 30 Army at Canisius – The Griffs are off to a good start and Army typically better at home, so I’m picking Canisius to sweep. Canisius 3, Army 1; Canisius 5, Army 3. Friday, October 29 Robert … Read more
American International experienced the highs and lows of college hockey, all within a 24-hour span last weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo. Last Friday, the Yellow Jackets overcame a 2-0 deficit and defeated Air Force 5-3. It was AIC’s first win in school history over the Falcons. It took the Yellow Jackets 21 games to accomplish … Read more
Two streaks ended for Air Force last weekend, when the Falcons hosted the American International Yellow Jackets. On Friday, AIC game back from a two-goal deficit to win 5-3. It was the first time in 21 attempts that the Yellow Jackets had defeated the Falcons. Whatever adjustments made by Air Force Frank Serratore and his … Read more
Two streaks ended for Air Force last weekend, when the Falcons hosted the American International Yellow Jackets. On Friday, AIC game back from a two-goal deficit to win 5-3. It was the first time in 21 attempts that the Yellow Jackets had defeated the Falcons. Whatever adjustments made by Air Force Frank Serratore and his … Read more
Other than couple of conference matchups (with some surprising results), this was a weekend for Atlantic Hockey teams to travel to ECAC barns. AHA teams did not fair well, going 0-6-1. Bentley earned a come-from-behind 3-3 tie at Clarkson on Saturday, scoring three times in the final period. Niagara also erased a 3 goal deficit … Read more
Other than couple of conference matchups (with some surprising results), this was a weekend for Atlantic Hockey teams to travel to ECAC barns. AHA teams did not fair well, going 0-6-1. Bentley earned a come-from-behind 3-3 tie at Clarkson on Saturday, scoring three times in the final period. Niagara also erased a 3 goal deficit … Read more
Last Week: 6-3-2 (.636) On the Season: 6-3-2 (.636) This Week’s Picks: Friday October 22 and Saturday, October 23 Bentley at Clarkson – The Falcons head to the North Country in search of their first win. I don’t think they’ll get it, but the games should be close. Clarkson 4, Bentley 3; Clarkson 3, Bentley … Read more
Last Week: 6-3-2 (.636) On the Season: 6-3-2 (.636) This Week’s Picks: Friday October 22 and Saturday, October 23 Bentley at Clarkson – The Falcons head to the North Country in search of their first win. I don’t think they’ll get it, but the games should be close. Clarkson 4, Bentley 3; Clarkson 3, Bentley … Read more
It has been a record-setting start for Robert Morris, which is 4-0 for the first time in school history. The Colonials defeated Ohio State and Air Force last weekend to stay perfect and are off to a 3-0 start in Atlantic Hockey play. “We’re obviously happy with our start,” Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley said. … Read more
It’s been an emotion week in the hockey community in Rochester, NY. On Saturday, the RIT Tigers played in front of their largest crowd ever on home ice, a sellout crowd of 10,556. RIT and Massachusetts-Lowell skated to a 4-4 with the Riverhawks’ Scott Campbell getting the tying goal with just 1.3 seconds to play. … Read more
It’s been an emotion week in the hockey community in Rochester, NY. On Saturday, the RIT Tigers played in front of their largest crowd ever on home ice, a sellout crowd of 10,556. RIT and Massachusetts-Lowell skated to a 4-4 with the Riverhawks’ Scott Campbell getting the tying goal with just 1.3 seconds to play. … Read more
Last week, we had some observations about how ties can feel like wins. Rochester Institute of Technology 4-4 tie with Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday had to feel like like a loss. In front of a school and AHA record sellout crowd of 10, 556 at Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena, Mass-Lowell’s Scott Campbell scored an extra attacker … Read more
Last week, we had some observations about how ties can feel like wins. Rochester Institute of Technology 4-4 tie with Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday had to feel like like a loss. In front of a school and AHA record sellout crowd of 10, 556 at Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena, Mass-Lowell’s Scott Campbell scored an extra attacker … Read more
Look for picks in this space every Friday and check back to see how I did on Monday. Last season, I picked just under two out of three (.641) results correctly. Think you can do better? Email me your picks at ahawriter@uscho.com. and I’ll feature a sampling each week. This Week’s Picks Friday October 15 … Read more