Russell JaslowNew Homes In Division III, it is relatively easy for a college athlete to transfer to another school. Whether that’s good or bad is best left for another discussion. For some players, their transfer has worked out for the better for both themselves and their new teams. There are a few players who so far … Read more
Three goals within 50 seconds in the third period provided most of the excitement in an otherwise nondescript game as Oswego defeated Buffalo State, 4-2, in the Campus Center Ice Arena. “Well, it was exciting for the fans,” Oswego coach Ed Gosek said. Three of Oswego’s goals were on the power play as they went … Read more
Plattsburgh Wins Primelink One of the premier tournaments in college hockey changed a bit this year. This alteration meant that only one SUNYAC team is now involved as Potsdam no longer participates with Plattsburgh, Norwich, and Middlebury. The fourth team is now a different invited guest each year. This season it was St. John’s from … Read more
After a weekend of hockey, nothing was decided. On Friday night, RIT and Army played to a 2-2 tie. Tonight, the teams once again played to a deadlock, this time 1-1. Despite 11 power plays for Army, eight power plays for RIT, two extended two-man advantages for Army, another five-on-three for RIT, and even a … Read more
Appropriately enough, a blast that appeared faster than a bullet from Army’s Bryce Hollweg with 30.9 seconds left in regulation gave the Black Knights a 2-2 overtime tie at RIT. A goaltending battle came down to a shot that an NHL goalie would have had trouble stopping. Louis Menard of RIT and Army’s Josh Kassel … Read more
It initially appeared to be a Hobart blowout. Instead, it looked to become a stunning comeback by Brockport. In the end, Hobart clung to a 6-5 win over their hosts. “I’m glad we’re done with them for this season,” Hobart coach Mark Taylor said. “There’s no question with Brockport, they are playing some good hockey. … Read more
“Hockey is a finicky game,” Brockport coach Brian Dickinson said. Despite being outplayed most of the game, Geneseo found a way to defeat Brockport, 3-1, thanks to two goals by Kevin Galan and superb goaltending by Derek Jokic who made 29 saves. “We’re in a position we have to find a way to win,” Geneseo … Read more
The Red Bird Is Back Look up. Wa-a-a-a-a-ay up. There you will see the Cardinals high on top the SUNYAC perch. By Plattsburgh’s standards, they have had some off years recently. This season is more like a Plattsburgh year as they have opened the season with seven straight victories, all conference games. Even though they … Read more
Potsdam started the weekend with a tie and ended the weekend with a tie as they locked horns with Buffalo State, 2-2. Meanwhile, the Bengals notched just one point in a disappointing home weekend. “It’s a step in the right direction,” Potsdam coach Aaron Saul said. “I think we’re playing better every week. Would it … Read more
In the last few years, whenever and whereever Oswego and Geneseo get together, it draws standing room crowds, enthusiastic crowds that really get into the games. Little did they know that this time in the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena, the game would get into the crowd. With 33 seconds left in the second period, … Read more
Road Warriors There’s no doubt that the most intense rivalry in the SUNYAC is Plattsburgh vs. Oswego. What’s surprising is how much the road team dominates this rivalry. One would think that with a rivalry such as this, where sellout crowds are guaranteed, crowds that need no prodding to be whipped into a frenzy, the … Read more
There is no need to worry about keeping sharp objects away from Oswego fans; the Lakers have won a game. The defending champions got off to a shocking 0-2-1 start, but rebounded in convincing fashion with a 5-1 victory over visiting Potsdam, outshooting the Bears 44-23. “It’s almost like, thank God that’s over with,” Oswego … Read more
Oswego may be national champions, but Plattsburgh owns their rink. For the second year in a row, Plattsburgh defeated Oswego in the second year of the Campus Center Ice Arena. Last year it was 4-1. This time it was 4-2 with an empty netter to clinch. “Of course I’m disappointed with the result, but I … Read more
A Season Nearly Spoiled It takes hundreds of nuts to hold a car together, but it takes only one nut to scatter it all over the highway. That analogy can apply to most anything, including a sports team. It takes so many intricate details and hard work to put a team together, but a few … Read more
Patterns are meant to be broken. For the third year in a row, after years of relative stability, a number of coaching changes occurred in the SUNYAC. In Potsdam, Aaron Saul replaced Glenn Thomaris, who left the school. Earl Utter left Morrisville and took a job coaching the women’s team at Cortland, another SUNYAC school. … Read more
Last season, Brockport made the SUNYAC playoffs for the first time in a very, very long time. This season, the Golden Eagles are hoping to continue that momentum. Brockport opened the season by doing just that — keeping the momentum going from eight months ago as they easily defeated Lebanon Valley College, 9-1, in a … Read more
Don’t delay. And definitely don’t delay in a hockey game. Three delay of game penalties against Buffalo State, two of which resulted in similar goals, were the difference as Manhattanville defeated the Bengals, 4-2, in the first round of the SUNYAC Challenge in Buffalo. Those two goals helped A.J. Mikkelson score a natural hat trick. … Read more
Last year, Fredonia won the SUNYAC Championship. However, one thing they failed to do was beat Cortland, a team that didn’t even make the playoffs, despite three opportunities to do so. That won’t be the case this year as Fredonia defeated Cortland, 5-2, in the opening game of the 2007-08 campaign. The teams played at … Read more
Familiarity Breeds Contempt Aesop must have been a sports fan. Sports is where that observation rings so true. How else can you explain how Maine and Massachusetts, two teams that have essentially ignored each other for years, despite being in the same conference, can suddenly grow into a rivalry this season? It started innocently enough. … Read more
New History Maine has a storied history when it comes to hockey, undoubtedly its number-one sport. The Black Bears’ success is well-documented: two national championships (1993 and 1999), six Hockey East championships, and 17 NCAA tournament appearances. Some of the finest players in the college game, as well as the NHL, have worn the Black … Read more