Russell JaslowGame of the Week The next two weekends consist of all nonconference games for the SUNYAC teams. Thus, there are a lot of games taking place — 14 this weekend, with another four spread out during the week. Brockport plays four games this upcoming week. So, picking just one game of the week is impossible. … Read more
Game of the Week The next two weekends consist of all nonconference games for the SUNYAC teams. Thus, there are a lot of games taking place — 14 this weekend, with another four spread out during the week. Brockport plays four games this upcoming week. So, picking just one game of the week is impossible. … Read more
This season, the adage “senior leadership” is proving to be quite true. While sophomores and juniors are dominating the goaltending ranks, it is seniors that control the top of the scoring stats. At the very top of not just the conference stats, but the national stats, is Sy Nutkevitch of Potsdam. The Montreal native leads … Read more
Plattsburgh wins own tournament Plattsburgh took its Cardinal Classic holiday tournament, giving up just one goal in the two games. First, they disposed of Babson, 5-0, with Mathieu Cadieux and Josh Leis combining for the shutout. Cadieux made 20 saves in the first two periods, and Leis stopped all eight third period shots. After a … Read more
Plattsburgh wins own tournament Plattsburgh took its Cardinal Classic holiday tournament, giving up just one goal in the two games. First, they disposed of Babson, 5-0, with Mathieu Cadieux and Josh Leis combining for the shutout. Cadieux made 20 saves in the first two periods, and Leis stopped all eight third period shots. After a … Read more
Two teams hosting tournaments Only three SUNYAC teams are in action New Year’s weekend, and two of them are hosting tournaments. Plattsburgh holds its longstanding Cardinal Classic, which this year consists of Castleton, Babson, and Utica. “Our goal is twofold,” Plattsburgh coach Bob Emery said. “We try to get different teams and quality teams. Since … Read more
Two teams hosting tournaments Only three SUNYAC teams are in action New Year’s weekend, and two of them are hosting tournaments. Plattsburgh holds its longstanding Cardinal Classic, which this year consists of Castleton, Babson, and Utica. “Our goal is twofold,” Plattsburgh coach Bob Emery said. “We try to get different teams and quality teams. Since … Read more
The SUNYAC schedule is half over, and for most teams, so is the overall schedule. As expected, Oswego is on top, with Plattsburgh giving them a run for their money, and it’s extremely tight in the middle. There are also, as usual, some surprises. No doubt, the biggest disappointment of the season is Geneseo. Though … Read more
Brockport Stuns Elmira Brockport upset the number six team in the nation, Elmira, in thrilling fashion, 4-3, in overtime. “We did a really good job taking away their rushes up the ice,” Brockport coach Brian Dickinson said. “Watching film of their game against Fredonia, we noticed they really like to get up the ice and … Read more
Brockport Stuns Elmira Brockport upset the number six team in the nation, Elmira, in thrilling fashion, 4-3, in overtime. “We did a really good job taking away their rushes up the ice,” Brockport coach Brian Dickinson said. “Watching film of their game against Fredonia, we noticed they really like to get up the ice and … Read more
RIT exploded for three goals in the first 5:12 of the third period to break open a tight game en route to a 4-2 victory over American International, completing the weekend sweep. Mike Colavecchia got a goal and an assist, Nolan Descoteaux notched two assists, and Shane Madolora made 25 saves. “Our effort level was … Read more
An Evan Chlanda goal at 2:05 of the second period was all the scoring at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, as the home team defeated Potsdam, 1-0. “It was a good hockey game,” Utica coach Gary Heenan said. “They kept it close all night where we got nervous in the end. We should have buried some … Read more
Game of the Week With the SUNYAC schedule half over, it’s wall-to-wall nonconference games for the last weekend of the fall semester. Highlighting the dozen games is a rematch of the first round of the Primelink Tournament — Plattsburgh at Norwich. In that meeting, Norwich won, 3-0. And therein lays a serious problem for Plattsburgh … Read more
Game of the Week With the SUNYAC schedule half over, it’s wall-to-wall nonconference games for the last weekend of the fall semester. Highlighting the dozen games is a rematch of the first round of the Primelink Tournament — Plattsburgh at Norwich. In that meeting, Norwich won, 3-0. And therein lays a serious problem for Plattsburgh … Read more
At the Division I level, they don’t see what all the fuss is about, but at the Division III level, it’s breaking new ground. I’m talking about the four-man officiating system. It was put into place a few years ago. However, with concern over the financial impact to Division III schools with their smaller budgets, … Read more
Deadlocked rivalries The two rivalry games lived up to their reputation and hype. Perhaps too much so, as both ended up in a tie. “It’s turning into a real special rivalry,” Fredonia coach Jeff Meredith said after a 3-3 tie with Buffalo State. After a scoreless first period, Buffalo State scored twice within 46 seconds. … Read more
Deadlocked rivalries The two rivalry games lived up to their reputation and hype. Perhaps too much so, as both ended up in a tie. “It’s turning into a real special rivalry,” Fredonia coach Jeff Meredith said after a 3-3 tie with Buffalo State. After a scoreless first period, Buffalo State scored twice within 46 seconds. … Read more
Defense was optional at Brockport’s Tuttle North Ice Arena in the third period. Brockport and Morrisville combined for seven goals in the final period in a wild shootout that saw multiple lead changes. When the ice chips finally settled, Brockport prevailed, 7-6. There were 72 total shots in the game. Ian Finnerty got two goals … Read more
In another close, thrilling Fredonia-Buffalo State game, the teams battled to a 3-3 overtime tie. Twice, Buffalo State held two-goal leads, only to see Fredonia fight back. “It was a fun game to coach in,” Fredonia coach Jeff Meredith said. “I wish we had 25 like this. It’s turning into a real special rivalry. I … Read more
Game of the Week I hate the schedule maker. The last few years, the consistently most enjoyable SUNYAC rivalry games have been Plattsburgh-Oswego (well, that’s been consistently exciting for decades) and Fredonia-Buffalo State. So what do they do? Both times these rivalry games take place, it happens on the exact same day. You see why … Read more