Dan RubinSeven minutes into the third period of their game against Bentley on Friday night, Army West Point’s Brendan Soucie scored his second goal of the game. It was a power play goal that came at the end of a long shift in the Bentley zone, and for the third time in the game, it staked … Read more
Seven minutes into the third period of their game against Bentley on Friday night, Army West Point’s Brendan Soucie scored his second goal of the game. It was a power play goal that came at the end of a long shift in the Bentley zone, and for the third time in the game, it staked … Read more
For college hockey, holiday time is usually something of a cut scene. Conference regular seasons, most of which are starting to kick into gear, abruptly stop, allowing coaches, players, fans, and even us journalists a chance to catch our respective breath. It allows for the time-honored holiday tournament tradition and an opportunity for teams of … Read more
The second of the year, especially in Atlantic Hockey, is typified by a mad dash to the finish line and all the associated chaos that comes with it. Everyone, including Chris Lerch and me, love focusing on the absolute anarchy that comes when teams are jostling for position. The start of the second half might … Read more
The second of the year, especially in Atlantic Hockey, is typified by a mad dash to the finish line and all the associated chaos that comes with it. Everyone, including Chris Lerch and me, love focusing on the absolute anarchy that comes when teams are jostling for position. The start of the second half might … Read more
A popular favorite to top Atlantic Hockey this season, Army West Point finally hit a lull in their season over the last month. RIT outscored them 8-3 in a weekend sweep, and a 3-1 loss to Brown bookended a 1-0 squeaker win over AIC. In a reversal of tides, the Black Knights blew into the … Read more
A popular favorite to top Atlantic Hockey this season, Army West Point finally hit a lull in their season over the last month. RIT outscored them 8-3 in a weekend sweep, and a 3-1 loss to Brown bookended a 1-0 squeaker win over AIC. In a reversal of tides, the Black Knights blew into the … Read more
When Bentley and Robert Morris last crossed paths, the circumstances were very different. The Colonials were in the process of ending the Falcons’ postseason dreams, defeating them two games to one in the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals. It’s a memory that surely lasted over the last eight months, especially for returning players like senior captain Max … Read more
When Bentley and Robert Morris last crossed paths, the circumstances were very different. The Colonials were in the process of ending the Falcons’ postseason dreams, defeating them two games to one in the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals. It’s a memory that surely lasted over the last eight months, especially for returning players like senior captain Max … Read more
Every week seems to bring another Atlantic Hockey story of a team rising through the ranks, breaking out. The conversations discuss the hot teams who seemingly can’t be beat, and the talk is always about the logjam of programs who are already jostling for playoff position – even though it’s barely December. Discussion of standings … Read more
Leftovers. Thanksgiving in the moment is one of the greatest times in the United States. It’s a great meal surrounded by family and friends. If you’re like my family, however, you wind up with an exorbitant amount of leftovers that wind up finding their way into containers to be sent home with relatives. My wife … Read more
Leftovers. Thanksgiving in the moment is one of the greatest times in the United States. It’s a great meal surrounded by family and friends. If you’re like my family, however, you wind up with an exorbitant amount of leftovers that wind up finding their way into containers to be sent home with relatives. My wife … Read more
Last Thursday night, senior cadets at the United States Military Academy (colloquially known as “firsties”) filed into historic Eisenhower Hall for one of their most special nights.After listening to speakers, the building crescendo culminated in the opening of envelopes and the reveal of what branch of the Army in which they would serve.It’s one of … Read more
After failing to score on the power play in their first two games, the Bentley Falcons scored one in each of their next two, tallying extra-man goals against both Northeastern and Air Force. For one of the more prolific units in the nation since the start of the decade, it was a signal that the … Read more
After failing to score on the power play in their first two games, the Bentley Falcons scored one in each of their next two, tallying extra-man goals against both Northeastern and Air Force. For one of the more prolific units in the nation since the start of the decade, it was a signal that the … Read more
When I spoke with Eric Lang prior to this season, he talked about how the American International program found itself injected with a new attitude. He talked about the players’ buy-in with a new coach, how they wanted to improve and be pushed. At the surface, the Yellow Jackets looked the same, but the infrastructure … Read more
There’s ways of getting your first career victory, and then there’s ways of getting your first career victory. With under seven minutes left in the second period of their Friday game at Mercyhurst, the AIC Yellow Jackets trailed 3-1 to the host Lakers. Then ANdrew Debrincat scored with four minutes remaining to cut the lead … Read more
There’s ways of getting your first career victory, and then there’s ways of getting your first career victory. With under seven minutes left in the second period of their Friday game at Mercyhurst, the AIC Yellow Jackets trailed 3-1 to the host Lakers. Then ANdrew Debrincat scored with four minutes remaining to cut the lead … Read more
At first glance, it’s pretty tough to glean positives from a weekend where a team posts back-to-back losses. Despite two straight losses to the RIT Tigers this weekend, that’s exactly where Bentley finds themselves. The Falcons lost, 6-3, to the Tigers on Saturday night, providing the back end of a four-point weekend for the visitors … Read more
At first glance, it’s pretty tough to glean positives from a weekend where a team posts back-to-back losses. Despite two straight losses to the RIT Tigers this weekend, that’s exactly where Bentley finds themselves. The Falcons lost, 6-3, to the Tigers on Saturday night, providing the back end of a four-point weekend for the visitors … Read more