This weekend’s Robert Morris-Niagara home-and-home men’s hockey series has been postponed. A decision regarding potential makeup dates for the games has not been made at this time. No reason was given for the postponements, but a Robert Morris news release said, “The health and safety of the RMU and Moon Township community remains paramount as … Read more
The Air Force home-ice advantage is a mythical piece of Atlantic Hockey lore. The geographical outlier in the conference is nestled more than 7,000 feet above sea level, and the very real impact of Cadet Ice Arena and its legendary altitude enabled six consecutive seasons with nine regular seasons in league play. That changed three … Read more
Canisius has paused all hockey team activities following a positive coronavirus test result among the program’s Tier 1 personnel, the school announced Tuesday. Tier 1 individuals include student-athletes, coaches, managers and selected support staff. The results were detected during regular coronavirus testing, which is being conducted three times a week in accordance with NCAA guidelines. … Read more
Grad transfer Hank Johnson made 38 saves as Mercyhurst and junior forward Stephen Ipri (pictured), a team that finished last season last of 60 clubs in the PairWise last season, opened the 2020-21 campaign with a 2-1 upset of No. 18 Bowling Green (File photo)
Eric Lang woke up last Friday morning with butterflies singing a familiar tune on his nerves. It felt distant from the last time he heard them, but the traditional rite played music he instantly recognized. The anxiety cranked up the volume as he got closer to the MassMutual Center, and they peaked right before the … Read more
Makeup dates have been announced for the hockey games on Nov. 27 and 28 between Bentley and Holy Cross that were postponed. The game from Nov. 27 is now scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1 and will be played at the Bentley Arena at 6:30 p.m. The game from Nov. 28 is now set for Wednesday, … Read more
The Rochester Institute of Technology men’s hockey team will open the 2020-21 season this Friday and Sunday versus Clarkson in a pair of games just added to the schedule. The Tigers will host the Golden Knights on Friday at 5 p.m. before traveling to Potsdam, N.Y., on Sunday for a 5 p.m. road game. No … Read more
The Rochester Institute of Technology men’s hockey games against Niagara scheduled for this Friday and Saturday (Nov. 27-28) have been postponed. The Tigers were originally scheduled to host the Purple Eagles in their season-opener on Friday before playing Saturday on the road, but both games were put on hold due to COVID-19 protocol. The games … Read more
Do you remember where we left off? It’s painful to think about where things stood on March 12, when Atlantic Hockey players, coaches and fans were looking forward to the league’s quarterfinal round. The 2019-20 season had already ended for Mercyhurst, Holy Cross and Canisius, all falling in the preliminary round of The Atlantic Hockey … Read more
Sacred Heart has postponed its opening weekend of men’s games, including Saturday at AIC and November 24 at Quinnipiac. The following weekend’s games vs. Army West Point are also postponed.
Rochester Institute of Technology has “reconsidered its decision” to cancel 2020-21 play for its D-I men’s and women’s hockey programs.
Army West Point home hockey games scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14 against LIU and Friday, Nov. 20 against Holy Cross have been postponed because of the suspension of Black Knight hockey activities due to a small number of COVID-19 cases and subsequent contact tracing. “The health and safety of our team, Corps of Cadets and … Read more
The 2020-21 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll was announced Tuesday morning. AIC, the regular-season champion for each of the last two seasons, was selected to finish at the top. 1. AIC – 96 points (7 first-place votes) 2. Sacred Heart – 76 points (2) 3. Bentley – 75 points 4. Niagara – 69 points (1) … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology has canceled all winter sports, including men’s and women’s hockey, for the 2020-21 season due to what it says are “ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” In addition to hockey – RIT’s only D-I sports – wrestling and men’s and women’s basketball, swimming and diving, and indoor … Read more
American International announced Friday the hiring of Matthew Woodard as a new assistant coach.
One conference plans to begin its season in a bubble.
Two others will be adding teams as part of a scheduling alliance.
And another is at the mercy of half of its members and their all-sports conference on when play can begin.
Two players who spent the 2019-20 season on NCAA Division I rosters have transferred to NCAA Division III Norwich for the 2020-21 season (photo: UMass Lowell Athletics).
Atlantic Hockey has announced that the 2020-21 season will officially begin the weekend of November 13-14, 2020.
Niagara has announced the hiring of two new coaches to the Purple Eagles staff. Mark Phalon will be associate head coach and John Lidgett will serve as assistant coach.
SNY announced last week the cancellation of the 2021 Connecticut Ice Festival due to risks associated with COVID-19 (photo: Stephen Slade/UConn Athletics).