Atlantic Hockey, Blue Cross Arena agree to host conference semifinals, finals through 2018-19 season

The Atlantic Hockey postseason semifinals and finals will remain at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y., through the 2018-19 season after operating on a year-to-year basis the last few seasons. The tournament semifinal and championship games have been played at the rink since 2007, with campus sites serving as the championship location prior to … Read more

Army-Bentley added to Frozen Fenway 2017 outdoor events

The Boston Red Sox and Atlantic Hockey have announced the addition of an Army-Bentley game to Frozen Fenway 2017. The Black Knights and Falcons will play on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The second game of their weekend series will be played on Friday, Jan. 6, at the John A. Ryan Skating Rink … Read more

Atlantic Hockey now offering NCAA max of 18 scholarships

Following Atlantic Hockey’s annual directors meeting, the league has announced that the scholarship limit will once again increase in the conference. A major move regarding the future of Atlantic Hockey, the directors voted to move to 18 scholarships, the maximum allowed per the NCAA. “This is another step forward for our league” said Atlantic Hockey … Read more

Army West Point promotes McKelvie to associate head coach

Zach McKelvie has been elevated to associate head coach at Army West Point. McKelvie has been an assistant coach at Army since 2014. “Zach has been an incredible part of our program as a player and a coach,” said Black Knights coach Brian Riley in a statement. “He is very deserving of this title due … Read more

Atlantic Hockey hands DeGregorio three-year contract extension to remain commissioner through 2018-19 season

Robert DeGregorio has signed a three-year contract extension to remain as commissioner of Atlantic Hockey through the 2018-19 season. “We are pleased to secure Commissioner DeGregorio’s leadership of the Atlantic Hockey Conference for the next three years” said Atlantic Hockey executive committee chair Lou Spiotti, Jr., in a statement. “His contributions to our growth and … Read more

Robert Morris’ Lynch takes home Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year award

Atlantic Hockey announced its major team and individual award winners for the 2015-16 season at the league’s annual awards ceremony Thursday in Rochester, N.Y. Winning the Player of the Year Award was Robert Morris senior forward and Hobey Baker top-10 finalist Zac Lynch, who also received the Scoring Trophy in recognition of his 39-point conference … Read more

Atlantic Hockey doles out suspensions to Mercyhurst’s Ferriero, Army’s Pomarico

Atlantic Hockey announced suspensions for two players stemming from actions that occurred during the Army-Mercyhurst game on Saturday, Oct. 24. The conference determined additional action was needed following review of major penalties committed by Mercyhurst’s Nathan Ferriero at the 19:11 mark of the first period and by Army’s Christian Pomarico at the 18:40 mark of … Read more