Dan Rubin

Dan Rubin joined USCHO in 2013. Originally a columnist for Atlantic Hockey, he now covers ECAC while providing podcast host duties. He is also the play-by-play broadcaster for Bentley and a podcast host at Boston College.

With new college hockey initiative out to include all, ‘hockey culture needs to be a place where people from all walks of life feel accepted’

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The romantic image of hockey centers around the notion of the sport as an engine.

Teams can’t win unless they harness the selfless power of individuals, and victory only comes when they work together to control the flow of the game. An unmatched intensity creates this willingness to do whatever it takes to win.

It fosters a bottomless toughness capable of enhancing teamwork, friendship and lifelong bonds. That attitude spills over into the community and helps the sport shine through its brightest moments. This off-ice gentleness can welcome anyone into the inner circle by appreciating what it takes to sacrifice daily for a team.

At its best, hockey permeates that mentality, but the truth is that more sinister aspects exist in the shadows of the game. The same culture and attitude that makes hockey the greatest sport in the world is also capable of excluding others with hostile language, and players, fans, coaches and personnel can feel unwanted or afraid to speak up.

Atlantic Hockey Picks: Jan. 21 – Jan. 26

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-1 Overall Record: 43-22-1 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Thursday, January 21 and Friday, January 22 Army West Point at Holy Cross Dan: Holy Cross returned to the ice last Sunday after missing nearly a full month. The Crusaders lost to AIC, 1-0, but the … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: Jan. 6 – Jan. 19

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 6-3 Overall Record: 40-21-1 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Wednesday, January 13 LIU at American International Dan: LIU hasn’t played since its January 2 game at AIC, a game won by the Yellow Jackets, 2-1. AIC, meanwhile, is the team looking to play any team, … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: Jan. 6 – Jan. 13

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 5-2 Overall Record: 34-18-1 Over-.500 weeks: 5/7 (.714)) This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Wednesday, January 6 Sacred Heart vs. Air Force The Pioneers’ weekend series against Bentley was postponed, and Air Force stayed out east after its series against Niagara last weekend before playing Mercyhurst … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Canisius navigating new season, new-look schedule with focus on new strategy

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The frenetic pace in college hockey is, in some ways, building one of the strangest and most enthralling years for fans, analysts and observers.

The chaotic nature and arbitrary scheduling drop pucks virtually every night, and those willing to embrace the unknown are losing themselves in moments that likely won’t happen ever again. The lack of structure is creating new narratives, and the discussion is as interesting as anything in any sport.

Canisius was one of those teams taking part in the chaos.

Minnesota stays perfect, NCHC splits, BGSU, Minnesota State, UMass all impress: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 7

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Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Host Ed Trefzger and guest host Dan Rubin look at the past week of college hockey:

No. 1 Minnesota at 9-0 continues to roll. Denver’s split with Colorado College should have the Pioneers concerned in the NCHC, while the Minnesota Duluth-St. Cloud State split shouldn’t surprise anyone.

The ECAC is finally underway, and St. Lawrence is off to a great start. In the WCHA, Bowling Green and Minnesota State remain hot.

While Boston College was a preseason favorite in Hockey East, UMass is right there. And Canisius and Robert Morris have good Atlantic Hockey weekends.

We also look at COVID-19 postponements, how the NCAA tournament selection process might shake out, and reflect on the joy that is the USA WJC team.

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Atlantic Hockey Picks: Dec. 31 – Jan. 4

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-1-1 Overall Record: 29-16-1 Over-.500 weeks: 4/6 (.667) This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Thursday, December 31 Robert Morris at Niagara Fun story: Bentley played Air Force on New Year’s Eve, 2010. I invited my girlfriend at the time to the 5 p.m. puck drop but … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: Dec. 24 – 29

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 5-0 Overall Record: 26-15 Over-.500 weeks: 3/5 (.600) This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Saturday, December 26 and Sunday, December 27 American International vs. Quinnipiac The Bobcats finish their six-game tour of Atlantic Hockey with a home-and-home against the Yellow Jackets, with the series shifting to … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Long Island making impact against AHA squads, gaining confidence by the day

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Obtaining the first benchmarks are of incredible importance for new teams. New coaches and players are able to obtain special occupancy by reaching the first of anything, and memorable moments can occur when there are no preceding files. The initial occurrences start tradition and inspire hope for something greater, and the souvenirs line trophy cases … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: Dec. 18 – Dec. 23

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 4-4 Overall Record: 21-15 Over-.500 weeks: 2/4 (.500) This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 Bentley vs. American International That Bentley-AIC series would have stolen the show in last year’s playoffs. The Falcons’ high-flying offense peaked at the perfect moment, … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: ‘You make your adjustments and plan accordingly,’ says Air Force coach Serratore, on ‘different’ 2020-21 season

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College hockey season is supposed to be formulaic. There’s a comforting structure to the way games are played and the way the season flows naturally through stages. The early season non-conference games offer first looks at potential contenders, and initial league games offer critical points at a time when teams are mostly unknown. The initial … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: Dec. 11 – Dec. 16

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 6-6 Overall Record: 17-11 Over-.500 weeks: 2/3 (.667) This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12: Long Island University at RIT RIT’s wild five-point weekend against Niagara last week loudly announced the Tigers’ arrival into the Atlantic Hockey foray. This weekend’s … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Robert Morris beats Cadet Ice Arena mystique with sweep at Air Force

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The Air Force home-ice advantage is a mythical piece of Atlantic Hockey lore. The geographical outlier in the conference is nestled more than 7,000 feet above sea level, and the very real impact of Cadet Ice Arena and its legendary altitude enabled six consecutive seasons with nine regular seasons in league play. That changed three … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: Dec. 4 – Dec. 9

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 6-2 Overall Record: 11-5 Over-.500 weeks: 2/2 (1.000) This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5: Long Island University vs. American International Stat of the week: LIU goaltender Garrett Metcalf is a transfer from Mercyhurst with a previous stop at UMass-Lowell … Read more