Rourke resigns as Atlantic Hockey director of media relations
Atlantic Hockey director of media relations David Rourke has resigned, effective June 30. He is exploring job opportunities outside college athletics, according to a news release.
Men’s D-I: AHA
Canisius defender Rumble leaves Griffs for ECHL contract
Canisius junior defenseman Chris Rumble signed a contract with the ECHL’s Evansville Icemen on Saturday and will forego his final year of collegiate eligibility. The first Canisius defender to collect First Team all-conference accolades since Derek Gilham during the 1998-99 season, Rumble led all Canisius blueliners with 20 points on seven goals and 13 assists … Read more
Good start, determined defense key another RIT first-round upset
The Tigers took out No. 1 overall seed Minnesota State in the Midwest Regional semifinals.
2015 Midwest Regional preview: Two teams hope to break the ice with first NCAA wins
Minnesota State, Omaha, Harvard and RIT play in South Bend, Ind.
A quick look at the Midwest Regional, where Minnesota State is the top seed
Omaha, Harvard and RIT join the Mavericks at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Ind.
West Point alumni cherish chance to play Bruins alumni for charity
Sunday’s game in Marlborough, Mass., will benefit Fisher House Boston, a housing unit that active and retired military families can use while a loved one is receiving in-house treatment at a local medical center.
RIT’s Garbowsky collects Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year laurels
Atlantic Hockey unveiled its year-end award winners Thursday night and also named three All-Conference teams and the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards All-Rookie Team. RIT’s Matt Garbowsky was named Player of the Year, Best Defensive Forward and also won the scoring trophy after leading the conference in scoring with 23 goals and 44 points in 28 games. … Read more
Season at stake for Atlantic Hockey’s four remaining teams in championship weekend
Only one will continue on to the NCAA tournament, so the AHC title is doubly important this season.
RIT places five on Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Teams
Rochester Institute of Technology has five players on the 2014-15 Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Teams, while Robert Morris placed four and Bentley had three representatives. 2014-15 AHA First Team All-Conference 2014-15 AHA Second Team All-Conference 2014-15 AHA Third Team All-Conference
Mercyhurst hits the road looking for another Atlantic Hockey semifinal berth
The Lakers, semifinal contestants in 12 of 15 seasons, play at Bentley in the quarterfinals after both teams had first-round byes.
Bentley evaluating sites for a new, on-campus arena
The school plays off campus at the John A. Ryan Arena but is looking at building an on-campus rink as part of a 10-year campus construction plan.
Mercyhurst men’s coach Gotkin a 2015 Pennsylvania Sports Hall inductee
Mercyhurst men’s coach Rick Gotkin, currently in his 27th season at the Lakers’ helm, will be inducted into the Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, June 23 at the Erie Shrine Club.
Two unanimous picks highlight Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team
Atlantic Hockey announced its 2014-15 All-Rookie Team on Friday and it featured two unanimous picks. Bentley goalie Jayson Argue and RIT defenseman Brady Norrish were unanimous picks by the conference’s 11 head coaches. 2014-15 All-Rookie Team
RIT finishes with a flourish, gains its highest standings position on the final day
The Tigers scored an empty-net goal in overtime to finish the Atlantic Hockey regular season in third place.
Canisius reaps the benefits of its new home at Buffalo’s HarborCenter
The Golden Griffins went 7-4-5 in their new rink this season and will host an Atlantic Hockey quarterfinal series there.
Sacred Heart reaches one goal, now wants to generate playoff momentum
The Pioneers will have home ice for the first round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs.
Mercyhurst Ice Center to undergo $300,000 overhaul
The Mercyhurst Ice Center will undergo a $300,000 renovation project that will include a complete makeover of the lobby, as well as increased, and raised, seating, especially at the west end above the varsity locker rooms to allow for more seating capacity and better viewing. The arena first opened on Dec. 8, 1991. The university’s … Read more
Mercyhurst has survived injuries to have shot at first-round bye
Reigning Atlantic Hockey player of the year Jimmy Sarjeant is out for the season after having hernia surgery, but the Lakers are tied for second place.
Ten finalists announced for 2015 Senior CLASS Award
Ten men’s Division I players have been named finalists for the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and students who use their athletic platforms to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. The finalists were … Read more
Depth, versatility allow Bentley to overcome injuries
The second-place Falcons host Sacred Heart for a single game Friday.