Rick Gotkin is celebrating his 25th year behind the Mercyhurst bench this season, and he’s coming off what might have been one of his best coaching performances. Picked to finish seventh and featuring a huge rookie class and an unproven goalie, the Lakers tied for third in Atlantic Hockey last season, just two points out … Read more
Niagara was one of the top teams in the CHA before moving to Atlantic Hockey two seasons ago and picked up right where it left off. The Purple Eagles finished a point away from the regular season title last season and a an overtime goal away from making the league’s championship game. Niagara is expected … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology tied for third place last season, its lowest finish since joining Atlantic Hockey in 2006. The Tigers are picked to tie for fourth in the preseason coaches’ poll, their lowest preseason ranking since being picked to finish eighth in that debut season of 2006. But don’t push the panic button yet, … Read more
This season is shaping up to be a big one for the Robert Morris Colonials both on and off the ice. The Colonials are hosting two tournaments this season. One is the inaugural Three Rivers Classic at Consol Energy Center on Dec. 28 and 29 that also features Penn State, Miami and Ohio State. The … Read more
The reasons for Sacred Heart’s lack of success last season were obvious: an average offense paired with a defense that was the worst in the league by almost a full goal per game (4.52 goals against average). Some of that was due to an ineffective penalty kill, and some to goaltenders struggling, especially early in … Read more
Holy Cross and head coach Paul Pearl have agreed to a new five-year contract that will keep Pearl behind the Crusaders’ bench through the 2016-17 season. “Paul is one of the best coaches we’ve had at Holy Cross during my time here,” said Holy Cross athletic director Richard Regan, Jr., in a news release. “He … Read more
Niagara has named Thomas Crowley its new director of athletics, replacing Ed McLaughlin. Crowley has been at Butler the past five years as the associate athletic director for internal operations.
Who are the top forwards this season? Our preview coverage continues with a look at 10 to watch. Dan Hickling reports.
Our 2012-13 preview series continues with a look at the best returning defensemen in college hockey. Daver Karnosky reports.
The season is right around the corner, and our preseason coverage begins with a look at 10 returning goaltenders to keep an eye on this season. Roman J. Uschak reports.
Graham Johnson has been named an assistant coach at American International. “We are most pleased to have Graham join our staff,” said AIC head coach Gary Wright in a statement. “His association with some great college and junior programs has allowed him to ascend quickly in the coaching profession and we expect him to have … Read more
Air Force has been picked by Atlantic Hockey coaches as the favorite to win the league’s 10th regular season. The Falcons received eight of 12 first-place votes, edging out Niagara, which received three first-place votes. Robert Morris, picked eighth by the coaches, garnered the remaining top vote. “I wish winning the league was as easy … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Gene Polisseni Center, a 4,000 seat multipurpose arena that will serve as the new home for RIT men’s and women’s hockey, on Oct. 19 from 4-5 p.m.
Bob DeGregorio has signed a three-year contract extension to remain as commissioner of Atlantic Hockey through 2016. “We in the Atlantic Hockey Association are very pleased to secure Bob DeGregorio’s services over the next three years,” said Atlantic Hockey executive committee chair Lou Spiotti in a news release. “Bob has played a critical role in … Read more
Robert Morris has named former Fredonia goaltender Kody Van Rentergem as the Colonials’ hockey operations coordinator.
Curry has named former Fredonia assistant T.J. Manastersky its new head coach. “I am grateful for this opportunity to coach the Curry College hockey team and to serve as a mentor for the outstanding young men in the program,” said Manastersky in a statement. “I am excited to join the Curry College family and to … Read more
Quinnipiac announced Monday that head coach Rand Pecknold has signed a contract extension that will keep him behind the Bobcats’ bench through the 2016-17 season. “I’m very excited with my new contract extension,” Pecknold said in a statement. “I look forward to another five years at Quinnipiac and hopefully beyond. I’m thankful to president John … Read more
Before Tom Kennedy had much of a chance to use his hockey skills to make an impression on the recruiter, he gave that observer all he needed to know with a gesture of compassion and maturity. Then an Army assistant coach, Brian Riley was on a trip to see Kennedy play for the Salisbury School … Read more
There have been a lot of tumultuous events regarding Niagara athletics in recent years, and they are well documented. But one thing that has not changed — and will not change for at least a little while — is head hockey coach Dave Burkholder’s presence at the school. Purple Eagles athletic director Ed McLaughlin announced … Read more
Niagara director of athletics Ed McLaughlin has accepted a similar position at Virginia Commonwealth University. McLaughlin has been the head of the NU athletic department for the last six years and during his tenure, McLaughlin has helped make Niagara men’s hockey a perennial contender in the now-defunct CHA and currently in Atlantic Hockey. The Niagara … Read more