Chris LerchAmerican International won only five games during the 2008-09 season, but played some of its best hockey late in that season. Coach Gary Wright hoped that the strong finish would bode well for his 2009-10 squad. But AIC again won only five games last season, albeit with another strong finish. Hope springs eternal. “We felt … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology pulled away from Wilfred Laurier and posted a 3-1 exhibition win to kick off its season. The Tigers outshot Wilfred Laurier 31-11 over the second and third periods, holding a 44-21 advantage in the game, but Golden Hawks goaltender Ryan Daniels kept his team in the contest. “It was exactly what … Read more
Defending champion and national semifinalist Rochester Institute of Technology has been picked to repeat as champions in the Atlantic Hockey coaches poll, announced Tuesday at the league’s media day, held at Blue Cross Arena, site of the 2011 league championships. Mercyhurst, which finished fourth last season, was picked to finish second and Air Force third. … Read more
A look at this Boston College senior class’ success in the postseason, and other notes. Chris Lerch reports.
Wisconsin senior forward Blake Geoffrion became the first Badgers player to win the Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at Ford Field, site of the 2010 Frozen Four. “It’s an honor to win this award,” he said. “I’m just happy to bring this back to Wisco.” Related video: Hobey Baker Award Geoffrion led the WCHA and … Read more
But if this weekend were my first exposure to college hockey, I don’t know if I would come back. Two blowouts in a building, that, despite the record-shattering announced attendance of 34,954 was half full for most of the day. After BC made it 5-1 in the nightcap, there was a stampede to leave the … Read more
But if this weekend were my first exposure to college hockey, I don’t know if I would come back. Two blowouts in a building, that, despite the record-shattering announced attendance of 34,954 was half full for most of the day. After BC made it 5-1 in the nightcap, there was a stampede to leave the … Read more
I’m working double duty this Frozen Four, writing for USCHO.com as well as doing radio for RIT. We just set up in our broadcast location, which seems like a bazillion miles away from the ice. That said, if a football stadium can be called “intimate”, Ford Field can. It has more of the feel of … Read more
I’m working double duty this Frozen Four, writing for USCHO.com as well as doing radio for RIT. We just set up in our broadcast location, which seems like a bazillion miles away from the ice. That said, if a football stadium can be called “intimate”, Ford Field can. It has more of the feel of … Read more
RIT coach Wayne Wilson captained the 1984 Bowling Green national championship team, coached by current Boston College coach Jerry York. “To be in my first Frozen Four as a coach with Jerry York, who was my coach (at Bowling Green) is pretty unique,” he said. Asked if he had drawn on any memories from his … Read more
RIT coach Wayne Wilson captained the 1984 Bowling Green national championship team, coached by current Boston College coach Jerry York. “To be in my first Frozen Four as a coach with Jerry York, who was my coach (at Bowling Green) is pretty unique,” he said. Asked if he had drawn on any memories from his … Read more
RIT coach Wayne Wilson’s daughter is one of the interns working for the NCAA at the Frozen Four. Stephanie is a junior at Wilson’s alma mater, Bowling Green. “She got to the Frozen Four before I did,” he said. “She already volunteered to get the job and she said she was going to the Frozen … Read more
RIT coach Wayne Wilson’s daughter is one of the interns working for the NCAA at the Frozen Four. Stephanie is a junior at Wilson’s alma mater, Bowling Green. “She got to the Frozen Four before I did,” he said. “She already volunteered to get the job and she said she was going to the Frozen … Read more
The RIT Tigers were timed a minute and 55 seconds to get from their locker room door to the ice surface, a lot of that downhill. The goaltenders are going to be transported via golf carts. “I’m not worried about it,” joked RIT goalie Jared DeMichiel. “I have the biggest nose of all the goalies … Read more
The RIT Tigers were timed a minute and 55 seconds to get from their locker room door to the ice surface, a lot of that downhill. The goaltenders are going to be transported via golf carts. “I’m not worried about it,” joked RIT goalie Jared DeMichiel. “I have the biggest nose of all the goalies … Read more
RIT has had a playful demeanor throughout the NCAA tournament, and it was on display again today in the Tigers’ press conference. From talk about goaltender Jared DeMichiel’s striped protective cup (“I’m a Tiger through and through”) to his reponse to a question about being the underdog (“Underdog, overdog, Snoop Dog, they can call us … Read more
RIT has had a playful demeanor throughout the NCAA tournament, and it was on display again today in the Tigers’ press conference. From talk about goaltender Jared DeMichiel’s striped protective cup (“I’m a Tiger through and through”) to his reponse to a question about being the underdog (“Underdog, overdog, Snoop Dog, they can call us … Read more
While most RIT fans would have liked to see the Tigers jump right back into action after their stunning wins in Albany — the team’s 11th and 12th straight victories — the players would rather take the extra time off at the expense of possibly cooling off. It’s been a media frenzy for the school … Read more
RIT has no scholarships, no draft picks and has never had an alum play in the NHL. Yet just five years into Division I status — and three years after becoming eligible for postseason play — the Tigers are playing on college hockey’s biggest stage. Chris Lerch reports.
RIT opened a 5-0 lead after two periods and cruised to a 6-1 win over Sacred Heart to claim its first Atlantic Hockey championship and first trip to the Division I NCAA tournament. Sophomore forward Cameron Burt had a hand in five of the Tigers’ six goals and had seven points this weekend. He was … Read more