Brothers In Arms

George Roll and Ed Gosek’s lives have been intertwined since their days together at Oswego. Russell Jaslow examines the road both coaches have taken in guiding their programs to prominence.

Change Is Just Fine

What happens when you have three different coaches in your four-year career? Just two championships and 167 points. That’s the story of Geneseo’s Mitch Stephens, which Russell Jaslow brings us, letting us know that change is okay.

Maine Man

Maine goaltender Ben Bishop missed four games after a groin injury against Merrimack. He came back strong — and stood tall — for Maine in the East Regional Semifinal as Russell Jaslow reports from Rochester.

UMass Advances On Jarman’s OT Goal

As the defense first style of game moved along, it became more and more evident that a single goal was going to decide it. Neither Clarkson nor Massachusetts could find a way to crack the goaltenders. When the game went into overtime with nothing but goose eggs up on the scoreboard, eventually someone had to … Read more

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Reversal Of Fortune: Air Force Tops Sacred Heart In OT

In a game of huge momentum swings, Air Force prevailed over top-seeded Sacred Heart, 5-4, in overtime in the first semifinal of the Atlantic Hockey championships. In a fine debut for the tournament’s new site at the Blue Cross Arena, Air Force took a 3-1 lead into the third period only to see Sacred Heart … Read more

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NCAA D-III Semifinal Preview: Oswego

“Everybody here is excited,” Oswego coach Ed Gosek said. “They remember when we made it four years ago and got to the finals. It’s been great here. Oswego is a hockey community.” The city of Oswego loves speed. In the summertime, all the talk in the town concerns themselves with the famous Oswego Speedway and … Read more

With Hex Ended, Oswego Shuts Out Norwich In NCAA Quarters

For three consecutive years, Oswego won the SUNYAC regular-season title. For three consecutive years, it lost in the conference semifinals. This year, Oswego finally got an at-large bid into the NCAA playoffs and made the best of it, beating Norwich, 3-0, in the quarterfinals in front of a relieved partisan crowd. “I can relax tonight … Read more

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NCAA D-III Quarterfinal Preview: Norwich At Oswego

Call it the second chance game. Both Oswego and Norwich finished first in their respective conferences. Both lost in their conference semifinal playoff game on home ice. Both were given second chances with an at-large bid to the NCAA playoffs. Perhaps it’s fitting they meet in the NCAA Quarterfinal Round at Oswego on Saturday at … Read more

Manhattanville Defeats New England 3-1, Returns to ECAC East Finals

For the first time, Manhattanville did not play an ECAC East women’s playoff game on their own ice. However, Manhattanville will keep their perfect record of appearing in the championship game as they defeated New England College, 3-1, in the semifinal game at RIT. Manhattanville has never lost an ECAC East title. The game turned … Read more

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This Week In The SUNYAC: March 2, 2007

All Rookie Team and Defensive Awards Once again, in order to bring some publicity to players who are not recognized by the traditional end of season awards, the coaches felt there was a need to name an All Rookie team as well as awards for the best Defensive Defenseman and Defensive Forward. All-Rookie Pier-Luc Belanger … Read more

Plattsburgh Dominates Geneseo

The math is real simple. In 2007, Plattsburgh went on a 8-1-2 streak. When they scored two goals, they lost. When the scored three goals, they tied. When they scored four or more goals, they won. They are now 9-1-2 in 2007 because they scored eight goals against Geneseo. Plattsburgh defeated Geneseo, 8-2, in the … Read more

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This Week In The SUNYAC: Feb. 23, 2007

An Instant Classic Send the video to ESPN. Buffalo State coach Nick Carriere provided the understatement of the weekend: “I think people got their money’s worth.” I’ll say. The Fredonia at Buffalo State game was classic playoff hockey. I would have paid NHL prices to watch that game. Fredonia celebrates its overtime victory. (photo by … Read more

Blue Devils Advance Past Bengals In Double OT

After 82:18 of hockey, Fredonia’s Wil Barlow scored the game’s third and final goal in double overtime to lift his Blue Devils to a 2-1 thriller over Buffalo State in a SUNYAC Play-In game. “Obviously, what he did right there is a memory of a lifetime,” Fredonia coach Jeff Meredith said. The play started innocently … Read more

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Amid Controversy, Mercyhurst Upends RIT

Saturday night, RIT had its sights set on clinching the Atlantic Hockey regular-season title in its first full year of Division I play, and in its last home game of the season in front of a capacity crowd. But Mercyhurst spoiled the party for RIT, as the Lakers defeated the Tigers, 3-2. “We wanted to … Read more

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Brockport Clinches Playoff Spot

It’s been a long time since Brockport played with playoff intensity, emotion, grit, and a bit if desperation. It’s no coincidence that Brockport has not made the playoffs for an equally long time. Tonight, Brockport played as if their entire season was on the line. It was. And they came through. Brockport defeated second place … Read more

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This Week In The SUNYAC: Feb. 16, 2007

Neither Rain, Nor Snow… What’s a little snow amongst Oswego residents? Eighty-five inches in a week? No problem. That’s why God invented snowplows. However, for Lakers’ fans, they probably wish one of their games were canceled. Once again, Oswego displayed a disturbing inability to beat Plattsburgh in their own barn. It doesn’t even matter anymore … Read more

Fredonia Outlasts Brockport

In a crucial SUNYAC game with playoff seeding consequences, Fredonia outlasted Brockport, winning 7-4 on the road in a contest that deteriorated into a penalty fest. The penalty box workers in the third period got more of a workout than the players. In total, 33 penalties were called for 112 minutes, including two majors, three … Read more

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Sheehan, Buffalo State Shut Down Brockport

A partial power failure at the Tuttle North Ice Arena in Brockport 2:01 into the game caused a 10-minute delay, but Buffalo State’s Sean Sheehan created a power failure of his own as he stonewalled Brockport in a 3-0 shutout. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Bengals for the second consecutive year under … Read more

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This Week In The SUNYAC: Feb. 9, 2007

The Oswego Situation Snow began to fall this past Sunday evening, and it has not stopped. As of Noon on Thursday, Oswego had accumulated 71″. And there’s no end in sight. As of the writing of this column, all athletic events in Oswego are still on. They will reevaluate the situation early Friday afternoon. If … Read more

This Week In The SUNYAC: Feb. 2, 2007

The Perfect Combination Last week in my On The Periphery section, I complained about how the All-Star game is missing a key component of what makes hockey so exciting. This past Saturday, I watched a game that was everything hockey is supposed to be. It was a prime example of speed and force in just … Read more