Men’s D-I: AHA

Future D-I collegians named to U.S. Junior Select Team

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Of the 22 United States Hockey League players named Monday to the U.S. Junior Select Team that will compete at the World Junior A Challenge next month, a total of 21 already have a college commitment in place.  This year’s event will run Nov. 8-14 in Penticton, British Columbia and will include teams from Russia, Sweden, … Read more

Big high, big low for American International

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American International experienced the highs and lows of college hockey, all within a 24-hour span last weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo. Last Friday, the Yellow Jackets overcame a 2-0 deficit and defeated Air Force 5-3. It was AIC’s first win in school history over the Falcons. It took the Yellow Jackets 21 games to accomplish … Read more

Sulmonte leaves Mercyhurst for OHL

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Freshman forward Rudy Sulmonte has left Mercyhurst and signed with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Sulmonte, an 18-year-old from Woodhaven, N.Y., had not seen any action yet this season for the Lakers due to being academically ineligible. “He gave it a try, but college just wasn’t for him,” said Mercyhurst assistant coach … Read more

RedHawks the new No. 1 team atop men’s poll

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Miami is the new No. 1-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll after their two-game sweep of Northern Michigan last weekend. Last week’s top team, Boston College, lost for the first time this season and drop down to the second spot. North Dakota fell from No. 2 all the way to No. 8 … Read more

Robert Morris fast out of the gate

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It has been a record-setting start for Robert Morris, which is 4-0 for the first time in school history. The Colonials defeated Ohio State and Air Force last weekend to stay perfect and are off to a 3-0 start in Atlantic Hockey play. “We’re obviously happy with our start,” Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley said. … Read more

Charron loses battle with cancer

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According to WHEC.com, former Massachusetts-Lowell skater Craig Charron lost his battle with stomach cancer today in Rochester, N.Y. He was just 42 years old. Charron played for the RiverHawks from 1986-1990, amassing 64 goals and 84 assists over that span. He went on to play 12 years of pro hockey, including five with the AHL’s … Read more

RIT raises $6,900 for ex-RiverHawk Charron’s cancer battle

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The RIT men’s team raised $6,938.18 for Massachusetts-Lowell alum Craig Charron, who is battling stomach cancer, through the sale of special game-worn jerseys from RIT’s home opener at a sold-out Blue Cross Arena last Saturday night. The Tigers wore black jerseys for the game against Lowell, which ended in a 4-4 tie.  The 24 jerseys … Read more

NHL veteran McKee joins Niagara staff

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Longtime National Hockey League defenseman Jay McKee has joined the Niagara men’s hockey coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. McKee hasn’t retired and is still pursuing an NHL contract. Niagara coach Dave Burkholder coached McKee during his stint with the OHL’s Niagara Falls Thunder back in the mid-1990s. “I’m excited about Jay helping us … Read more

Candidates announced for Senior CLASS Award

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A total of 20 NCAA men’s ice hockey student-athletes who excel both on and off the ice have been selected as candidates today for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award in hockey. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must have achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. An acronym … Read more

Michigan, Boston University climb in poll after sweeps

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The first full weekend of the regular season provided enough to shake up the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Michigan moved up two spots to third, and Boston University entered the top 10 after each won a pair of games. The Wolverines swept a series at Bowling Green; the 10th-ranked Terriers won the Ice Breaker … Read more

Newcomers again look to climb to top of Atlantic Hockey in 2010-11

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“Bigger and Better” would be the way to describe the 2010-11 Atlantic Hockey season. The league has expanded from 10 teams to 12, welcoming Niagara and Robert Morris. Senior forward Chris Kushneriuk and Robert Morris hope to make a big splash in the program’s first season in Atlantic Hockey (photo: Robert Morris Athletics). The last … Read more

Bentley needs health, better goaltending to climb ladder

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Injuries and spotty goaltending led to a disappointing 2009-10 season for the Bentley Falcons, who finished in eighth place and were defeated by Connecticut in the first round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. But a new season brings a fresh start for Ryan Soderquist’s team. “We’re pretty optimistic heading into the fall,” he said. “I … Read more

With talent returning, Canisius seeks another step up

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In 2009-10, Canisius enjoyed its best season under sixth-year coach Dave Smith, finishing fourth in Atlantic Hockey and advancing to the playoff semifinals for the first time since 2004. Several Golden Griffins also won individual accolades, including senior Cory Conacher, the reigning player of the year in the AHA. Conacher put up 53 points last … Read more