SUNYAC announces 2021 schedule, will entail eight divisional games, four-team crossover playoffs
The SUNYAC will begin its 2020-21 conference schedule at the beginning of February.
Men’s D-II/III: SUNYAC
Citing health concerns, SUNYAC nixes all fall sports, delays hockey until Jan. 1, 2021
In response to ongoing health and safety concerns, the members of SUNYAC are suspending fall sports competition. In addition, the winter conference and non-conference hockey schedules will be delayed until Jan. 1, 2021.
Empire 8 cancels fall sports, may impact UCHC, SUNYAC schools
The Empire 8 Conference has announced it has canceled all fall sports. UCHC men’s and women’s schools Elmira, Utica, and Nazareth are full members of this conference and SUNYAC schools Brockport and Cortland are for football (photo: Mathieu Starke/Brockport Athletics).
Compressor failure at Marano Campus Center Arena moves Oswego-Plattsburgh SUNYAC men’s semifinal to March 3
Due to a compressor failure at Marano Campus Center Arena in Oswego, the Lakers’ SUNYAC semifinal game against Plattsburgh, originally scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m., is now scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m.
Geneseo leads way with six selections on 2020 SUNYAC hockey All-Conference Teams
The 2020 SUNYAC All-Conference Teams have been announced, as nominated and voted on by the conference coaches.
Utica, Oswego men’s hockey teams to play outdoor game Feb. 2021 in Rome, N.Y.
The Utica and Oswego men’s teams will play an outdoor game on Feb. 12, 2021 at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, N.Y.
Lakers welcome break, look for strong second half
For most teams, the holiday break represented a body of work that included lots of workout time, captains’ practices, formal practices and about 10-12 games on the schedule. For Oswego, that body of work began in earnest prior to a European trip to play Swiss and Italian competition while touring and enjoying the cultural experiences … Read more
SUNYAC Preview: Geneseo Knights seeking a three-peat
There is a new-old coach in Plattsburgh as long-time assistant Steve Moffat takes the reins following Bob Emery’s retirement and move to become the Head of Hockey Operations at Merrimack College. Moffatt has a lot of familiarity with the Cardinal program and should have them battling among the favorites despite a young roster that includes … Read more
Former Potsdam goaltender Skidmore joins Rensselaer staff as volunteer assistant coach
Rensselaer has named Nate Skidmore a volunteer assistant coach for the 2019-20 season (photo: RPI Athletics).
St. Lawrence graduate Gicewicz tabbed new assistant coach at Fredonia
R.J. Gicewicz has been named an assistant coach at Fredonia.
Geneseo leads way on All-USCHO Men’s D-III teams, while several other programs place two players
There are 15 schools represented on the 2019 All-USCHO Men’s D-III teams. Geneseo placed four players on the teams, while six schools placed two players on the teams.
Men’s D-III: Devin McDonald earns USCHO Player of the Year
With the best goals-against numbers in the nation and having set a single-season shutout record for NCAA competition, Geneseo goaltender Devin McDonals is the USCHO Player of the Year for 2019.
Men’s D-III Frozen Four: Wis.-Stevens Point defeats Hobart, will face Norwich
Norwich jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on for a 4-2 win, staving off a desperate Geneseo rally and getting an empty-net goal by Dave Robertson with 28. 6 seconds left to seal the win. The Cadets await the winner of Wisconsin-Stevens Point-Hobart.
Geneseo netminder McDonald named winner of 2019 Sid Watson Award as top D-III men’s player
Geneseo senior goaltender Devin McDonald has been chosen as the 2019 winner of the Sid Watson Award, symbolic of the best NCAA Division III men’s hockey player (photo: Keith Walters).
Men’s D-III Frozen Four semis picks: Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and a difference of opinion
It’s down to the final weekend of the season. Our writers, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, have the same record through the first two rounds. While both favor Wisconsin-Stevens Point over Hobart, there is a difference of opinion on the Norwich-Geneseo winner.
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Inspired by his mom’s recovery from a stroke, Fredonia’s Luke Rivera uses his platform to raise money
Organizing an annual fundraising event over the last three years has been right up Fredonia senior and business management major Luke Rivera’s alley. Honoring his mother keeps him driven (photo: Fredonia Athletics).
Men’s D-III Frozen Four previews: Norwich Cadets lean on leaders
Norwich looked to its upperclassmen for leadership and steadiness in the second half. That group previously won a national championship in 2017, and their experience has proved vital as Norwich righted the ship and rode a 14-game win streak into the Frozen Four.
Men’s D-III Frozen Four previews: Different this time around for Geneseo
The current seniors at Geneseo played in the Frozen Four as freshmen. They are looking to flip the script, playing with a defense-first mindset led by goaltender Devin McDonald.
Men’s D-III East weekend wrap March 17: Norwich survives in OT, Hobart upends Oswego
Norwich rallied to defeat the University of New England in overtime, Hobart upended Oswego, and Geneseo rolled over Manhattanville.
Longtime Plattsburgh men’s coach Emery announces retirement
While not announced by the school, Plattsburgh men’s head coach Bob Emery has retired after 31 years behind the bench, including the last 30 as head coach. Emery went 624-215-65 with the Cardinals, leading the team to national titles in 1992 and 2001 and 16 SUNYAC championships. Under Emery, Plattsburgh made 10 trips to the … Read more