Maple Leafs sign Mercyhurst blueliner Duszak, who gives up senior season
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that the club has signed Mercyhurst junior defenseman Joseph Duszak to a two-year, entry-level contract (photo: Omar Phillips).
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Mercyhurst announces largest gift in school history, will benefit both school’s hockey teams
Mercyhurst announced Tuesday a $9.5 million campaign for athletics — “Laker for Life: The Campaign for Athletics” — a public fundraiser for the Lakers athletic programs.
USCHO Game of the Week: Behind a Morris shutout, No. 2 Notre Dame takes Ice Breaker title over No. 4 Providence
No. 2 Notre Dame captured the Ice Breaker tournament with a 3-0 victory over No. 4 Providence, a night after surviving an overtime tie and shootout to advance (Omar Phillips)
Shootout goal advances Notre Dame to Ice Breaker title game after wild 6-6 tie with Mercyhurst
Rick Gotkin’s Mercyhurst Lakers pushed No. 2 Notre Dame to a 6-6 overtime tie but will play in the consolation game of the IceBreaker after losing, 1-0, in a shootout (photo: Mercyhurst Athletics).
GAME OF THE WEEK: Ice Breaker Tournament a major event for Mercyhurst, Erie
Last year’s national runner-up Notre Dame headlines the four-team field at this weekend’s Ice Breaker Tournament in Erie, Pa. (File photo/Jim Rosvold)
Chatham names recent Mercyhurst grad Elliot as men’s assistant coach
Chatham has announced the hiring of Kane Elliot as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey program.
Mercyhurst adds two transfers in Lazarus, Metcalf for 2018-19 season
Mercyhurst will be adding a pair of transfers this season in forward Jonny Lazarus and goaltender Garrett Metcalf (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Former Mercyhurst blueliner Lancaster joins Denver for ’18-19 season as graduate transfer
Denver has added defenseman Les Lancaster for the 2018-19 season as a graduate transfer (photo: Omar Phillips).
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.
Mercyhurst chosen to host 2018 Ice Breaker Tournament
The Erie Sports Commission and Mercyhurst have been chosen to host the 2018 Ice Breaker Tournament. The event will be hosted at Erie Insurance Arena Oct. 12-13, 2018, and will be the first time an Atlantic Hockey school has played host to the tournament. Notre Dame, Providence, Miami and Mercyhurst make up the four-team field. … Read more
Former NAHL, USHL coach Upton named new assistant at Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst announced Monday that Tom Upton has been hired as a new assistant coach. Upton replaces former assistant coach Joe Mormina, who took a position with the AHL’s Hartford Wolfpack. “I would first like to thank coaches Rick Gotkin and Greg Gardner for this great opportunity,” said Upton in a statement. “I have always heard tremendous … Read more
Mercyhurst assistant Mormina makes jump to AHL as new Hartford assistant coach
Mercyhurst assistant coach Joe Mormina has joined the New York Rangers system as an assistant coach of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Mormina was the Lakers’ assistant coach during the 2016-17 season, marking his first season of coaching. “I am looking to forward to working with players that are so close to achieving their childhood … 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 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
Colgate grad, longtime pro Mormina named to coaching staff at Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst recently announced that Joey Mormina has been hired to join the coaching staff, beginning with the 2016-17 season. Mormina replaces former assistant John Ronan, who took a position at Union. “We think he’s going to bring a lot of great perspective to the game,” said Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin in a statement. “He has … 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
Mercyhurst assistant Gardner tabbed coach for 2017 Maccabiah Games; St. Michael’s coach Fratkin to assist
Mercyhurst assistant coach Greg Gardner has been named a Maccabi USA head coach for the Maccabiah Games that will take place July 2017 in Israel. Gardner played in the event for Team Canada in 1997. With 10 NCAA seasons of coaching behind him, Gardner aims to become the first head coach of Maccabi USA’s Open … 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