The new NCAA rule allowing transferring players a one-time exemption from having to sit out a year has had a sweeping impact on college hockey this season. When combined with an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19, we saw an unprecedented number of players changing teams this past offseason. At one time, there were … Read more
Atlantic Hockey announced Saturday a one-game suspension for Canisius junior forward Daniel DiGrande, effective for the Golden Griffins’ next game. The suspension is a result of DiGrande’s five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for elbowing, which occurred at the 18:00 minute mark of the first period in Canisius’ game on Friday, Oct. 15 at Rensselaer. … Read more
At the Atlantic Hockey media day last week, the word “normal” kept coming up in conversations with the league’s coaches. We’re not there yet, but hopefully moving in the right direction as the 2021-22 season gets underway. Teams are back to most of their pre-pandemic routines, but this offseason, while not as bizarre as the … Read more
Canisius announced Monday the promotion of Daniel Paille to assistant coach. A 2002 first-round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres and a member of the 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup championship squad, Paille spent the previous two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach with the Golden Griffins. “We are all excited to have Dan join … Read more
Canisius has announced the addition of Max Mobley as an assistant coach. “Max is a terrific addition to our staff,” Canisius head coach Trevor Large said in a statement. “He is passionate, professional and has the positive energy to enhance our current players’ development as well as the experience to drive our recruiting efforts. Max … Read more
American International scored three third period goals to break a 2-2 tie and defeat Canisius 5-2 to win its second consecutive Atlantic Hockey championship.
Atlantic Hockey has announced the members of the 2020-21 all-conference and all-rookie teams.
Due to the nature of the season, where the league was split into east and west pods, the AHA felt the only way to do awards this year was within the pods.
Atlantic Hockey has announced changes to the upcoming 2021 postseason tournament.
Due to Atlantic Hockey COVID-19 protocol, the Canisius athletic department announced Wednesday that the Golden Griffins will now play RIT in a pair of league games this weekend at LECOM Harborcenter in downtown Buffalo.
Two upcoming Atlantic Hockey series have been postponed.
The RIT’s men’s hockey game at Canisius this evening has been postponed due to Atlantic Hockey COVID-19 protocol.
Following extended absences from a handful of member institutions, Atlantic Hockey announced Tuesday that conference officials spent the last few days reworking the remaining schedule.
The Rochester Institute of Technology men’s hockey team has announced multiple changes to its upcoming schedule.
Canisius announced Wednesday that it is postponing the next three games for the Golden Griffins’ hockey team as the program remains on pause.
The Rochester Institute of Technology men’s games versus Canisius scheduled for Friday, Jan. 8 at home and Sunday, Jan. 10 on the road have been postponed.
Canisius has paused all hockey team activities following a positive coronavirus test result among the program’s Tier 1 personnel.
Officials from Canisius, RIT and Atlantic Hockey announced Wednesday that tonight’s hockey game between the Golden Griffins and the Tigers has been postponed due to COVID-19 related protocols and contact tracing among Tier 1 members of the Canisius hockey program.
The Rochester Institute of Technology men’s hockey team has announced multiple changes to its upcoming schedule. Due to COVID-19 protocol, this Thursday’s Atlantic Hockey game at Canisius has been postponed to a date to be determined, while Saturday’s game versus Canisius at the Polisseni Center has been pushed a day later to Sunday, Dec. 20, … Read more
There was only been one NCAA Division I women’s hockey head coach to reach 500 career wins, until yesterday. Mercyhurst coach Michael Sisti, now in his 22nd season with the Lakers, joined Wisconsin’s Mark Johnson as the only two coaches in women’s D-I to reach 500 wins. Sisti is also only the 30th coach in … Read more
Canisius has paused all hockey team activities following a positive coronavirus test result among the program’s Tier 1 personnel, the school announced Tuesday. Tier 1 individuals include student-athletes, coaches, managers and selected support staff. The results were detected during regular coronavirus testing, which is being conducted three times a week in accordance with NCAA guidelines. … Read more