Chris Lerch
At the Atlantic Hockey media day last week, the word “normal” kept coming up in conversations with the league’s coaches. We’re not there yet, but hopefully moving in the right direction as the 2021-22 season gets underway. Teams are back to most of their pre-pandemic routines, but this offseason, while not as bizarre as the … Read more
St. Cloud State was all smiles as Easton Brodzinski broke a 2-2 tie in the second and added a second goal in an explosive third period as the Huskies beat Boston University, 6-2, in the Albany Regional (photo: Rich Gagnon)
American International scored three third period goals to break a 2-2 tie and defeat Canisius 5-2 to win its second consecutive Atlantic Hockey championship.
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-6 Overall Record: 73-41-2 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament Semifinal Round Friday, March 19 Canisius vs. Army West Point Dan: It would take a crazy person to pick against the Black Knights given how they’ve played over the past couple of … Read more
There was plenty of excitement in the three Atlantic Hockey quarterfinal series that went ahead, with Army West Point, Canisius and Niagara advancing to Springfield over Sacred Heart, RIT and Robert Morris, respectively.
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 1-1 Overall Record: 70-35-2 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament Quarterfinal Round (best of three series) Friday, March 12-Sunday, March 14 Bentley at American International With Bentley’s withdrawal from the tournament, AIC gets a bye into the semifinals and will host the … Read more
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-1 Overall Record: 69-34-2 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament First Round (single elimination) Monday, March 8 Niagara at Mercyhurst Dan: There’s something about this matchup I don’t like for Mercyhurst, especially in a single-elimination game. Plus a team that plays with … Read more
It’s an old cliché, but in rivalry games, you throw out the records.
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 5-4 Overall Record: 66-33-2 Playoff Update: Before we get to the final picks of the regular season, here’s what’s at stake in terms of Atlantic Hockey tournament seedings: The East Pod is set: 1. American International 2. Army West Point 3. Sacred Heart 4. Bentley 5. Air Force (The … Read more
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 4-2-1 Overall Record: 61-29-2 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20 Canisius at Air Force Dan: Not sure how I feel about this weekend because Air Force has been idle for almost the past three weeks. Its last game was an … Read more
At 6-2-0, Canisius is currently in second place in the Atlantic Hockey standings, which are kept this season based on points percentage. The Griffs have captured 18 out of a possible 24 points so far.
The magic formula has been special teams and goaltending.
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature.
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 4-3 Overall Record: 57-27-1 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 Army West Point vs. Bentley Dan: Bentley’s breakout looked like it was coming when it took four points from Air Force. The two outings against Sacred Heart reversed that progress. … Read more
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 7-1 Overall Record: 53-24-1 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Thursday, February 4 American International at Army West Point Dan: They’ve played each other more than most teams have against one another, but I don’t think that will necessarily even the playing field against the AIC … Read more
In a season that’s been extraordinary for a number of reasons, Robert Morris has looked to keep things as “normal” as possible.
The Colonials have managed to play 17 games so far this season, the most of any Atlantic Hockey team.
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-1 Overall Record: 46-23-1 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Thursday, January 28 Mercyhurst at Rochester Institute of Technology Dan: I expect RIT to come out with a house of fire after missing the last three to four weeks or so. That type of energy should … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology has had seven of its scheduled 17 games postposed so far this season, about average for teams in Atlantic Hockey.
The Tigers, who came close to not having a season at all, have had zero players and staff test positive for the coronavirus so far.
Last Week: Dan: 3-1 Chris: 2-2 On The Season: Dan: 3-1 (.750) Chris: 2-2 (.500) This Week’s Picks: Friday Nov 27 and Saturday, Nov 28 Air Force at American International Chris: I’ve lost track of how many games have been cancelled at this point, but at least a couple involved AIC. Hopefully, these games stay … Read more
Do you remember where we left off? It’s painful to think about where things stood on March 12, when Atlantic Hockey players, coaches and fans were looking forward to the league’s quarterfinal round. The 2019-20 season had already ended for Mercyhurst, Holy Cross and Canisius, all falling in the preliminary round of The Atlantic Hockey … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 0-0-0 Chris: 0-0-0 On The Season: Dan: 0-0-0 (.000) Chris: 0-0-0 (.000) Dan’s Note: All the credit in the world to Chris this week for setting and resetting this post up for me with the cancellations. I feel like it could be something we have to do to remain fluid, but he’s … Read more