Bentley hires former Wesleyan assistant Needham to same role with Falcons
Bentley announced Friday that Stephen Needham has been hired as an assistant coach (photo: Bentley Athletics).
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Bentley names former Miami, Sacred Heart assistant Beal to same role with Falcons
Bentley announced Tuesday that Joel Beal has been hired as an assistant coach.
Bentley adds Vermont transfer Best, St. Lawrence transfer Kauppila to ’18-19 active roster
Bentley will welcome in 10 newcomers to the program for the 2018-19 season, including two transfers.
Bentley’s jewel a major step forward for Atlantic Hockey, college hockey
Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregorio remembers meeting NCAA head of officials Frank Cole at the John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown to evaluating some referees (photo: Melissa Wade).
New Bentley rink to be named after longtime baseball coach, director of athletics DeFelice
As a tribute to Bob DeFelice’s 50 years as baseball coach and more than a quarter century as the director of athletics at Bentley, the ice rink at the new Bentley Arena will be known as the Coach DeFelice Ice Rink (photo: Bentley Athletics).
Long time coming, new Bentley Arena 'going to be as good as any facility in Division I'
AIC and Sacred Heart left for minor league arenas after Bentley had already announced an evaluation for its own building. Almost three years later, the Falcons will open the on-campus Bentley Arena on Feb. 16.
New Bentley Arena to open Feb. 2018 with first game Feb. 16 against Army West Point
The new Bentley Arena will officially open its doors on Thursday, Feb. 15, to Bentley students, staff, and faculty. One night later, the hockey team will play the first game in its new home against Army West Point. “As we prepare to open this new building, I could not be more proud of the members … Read more
Atlantic Hockey preseason media poll shows Air Force top team, Robert Morris’ Ferguson top player
Media members who cover Atlantic Hockey have tabbed Air Force as the team to beat during the 2017-18 season. In addition, the media chose two preseason All-Star Teams, with Robert Morris forward Brady Ferguson the lone unanimous selection. First Team Second Team
Atlantic Hockey coaches tab Air Force as team to beat for ’17-18 season
The Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches’ poll was released Tuesday and defending tournament champion Air Force has been chosen as the top team for the 2017-18 season.
Volunteer assistant coach McNiff leaves Providence staff for similar job at Bentley
Bentley has announced that Jim McNiff has joined the staff as a volunteer goaltending coach. McNiff comes to Bentley after spending five years on the staff at Providence as the goaltending/volunteer assistant coach. He was on the staff during the Friars’ run to the 2015 NCAA championship. “I am excited to announce the addition of … Read more
Bentley names Niagara assistant Findorff to same position with Falcons
Bentley has announced the hiring of Mike Findorff as an assistant coach. Findorff comes to Bentley after being an assistant on the staff at Niagara. He was previously an assistant at Utica and played collegiately as a defenseman at Miami. “I am extremely excited to welcome Mike to our program,” said Bentley head coach Ryan … Read more
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
Atlantic Hockey roundups: RIT and Robert Morris battle to split
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Atlantic Hockey media poll shows RIT the team to beat in 2016-17 season
In a poll of 19 media members covering Atlantic Hockey, RIT earned 12 first-place votes to finish atop the media poll on the eve of the 2016-17 season. Air Force (four), Holy Cross (two) and Mercyhurst (one) also garnered first-place votes. In addition, two preseason All-Star Teams were announced. AHC Preseason First All-Star Team AHC … 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
RIT tabbed as top team in Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll
RIT earned eight first-place votes in the annual preseason Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll and is looked at as the team to beat this season in the conference. Air Force (two) and Holy Cross (one) also earned first-place votes.
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
Commentary: How Bentley’s new arena can impact the Atlantic Hockey landscape
Dan Rubin examines the effects of the Falcons’ announcement that they’ll build an on-campus arena.
With Bentley’s plans, ‘we’re seeing the commitment’ to new facilities, Atlantic Hockey’s DeGregorio says
“Whether it’s new lighting or new video boards or improving seating, this is part of the ongoing process of the league and its directors,” Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregorio said after Bentley announced plans for a new, on-campus arena.
New, 2,000-seat Bentley arena planned to open in 2018
Bentley has announced plans for a new, on-campus multipurpose arena that will serve as a 2,000-seat venue for the Falcons’ men’s hockey team.