Dan RubinWhen 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
The Tigers scored two goals in the first 20 minutes and added another pair on the third period.
The Tigers scored two goals in the first 20 minutes and added another pair on the third period.
There’s nothing more sacred in hockey than the concept of “the room.” It’s the very heart and soul of every team, a place where souls shed their individuality in favor of a team skin. It’s a place of bonding, a place nobody can understand with any accuracy unless they’ve been a part of one. Building … Read more
Here’s a look back at the weekend that was in Atlantic Hockey. It’s brought to you, today, by the letter “W.” Wins! It always feels like Chris and I talk about a need for non-conference wins. We talk about how teams iron out some of their issues and pick off a win here or there. … Read more
Here’s a look back at the weekend that was in Atlantic Hockey. It’s brought to you, today, by the letter “W.” Wins! It always feels like Chris and I talk about a need for non-conference wins. We talk about how teams iron out some of their issues and pick off a win here or there. … Read more
In the landscape of the Greater Boston college hockey scene, nobody is going to mistake a game between Northeastern and Bentley for a Beanpot final. There’s no trophy handed out, and their games typically don’t take on the magnitude of a late season drama festival. If Friday’s 1-1 tie at the John A. Ryan Arena … Read more
In the landscape of the Greater Boston college hockey scene, nobody is going to mistake a game between Northeastern and Bentley for a Beanpot final. There’s no trophy handed out, and their games typically don’t take on the magnitude of a late season drama festival. If Friday’s 1-1 tie at the John A. Ryan Arena … Read more