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.
Men’s D-I: Mercyhurst
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
Mercyhurst goalie Carlson one and done, signs with Washington
The Washington Capitals announced Monday that they have signed goaltender Adam Carlson to a two-year, entry-level contract. Carlson posted a 7-7-3 record with Mercyhurst this season with a 2.85 GAA and a .919 save percentage and will give up his final three years of NCAA eligibility. For the rest of the 2015-16 season, Carlson will … 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
Robert Morris places pair on Atlantic Hockey All-Conference First Team
Atlantic Hockey on Wednesday announced its three All-Conference Teams. 2015-16 Atlantic Hockey First Team All-Conference 2015-16 Atlantic Hockey Second Team All-Conference 2015-16 Atlantic Hockey Third Team All-Conference
Unanimous picks Lancaster, Starrett top Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team
Atlantic Hockey announced its 2015-16 All-Rookie Team on Thursday and it features a pair of unanimous selections. Both Mercyhurst defenseman Les Lancaster and Air Force goalie Shane Starrett received 10 votes each from the AHC coaches. 2015-16 Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team
Mercyhurst gets anonymous $250K donation to renovate Mercyhurst Ice Center
The Mercyhurst Ice Center will undergo a number of renovations, as planned by the school’s administration, after an anonymous donation of $250,000 was accepted by the Lakers’ men’s and women’s hockey programs during a press conference on Tuesday. Phase I of the ice center project, which is underway, includes a redesign of the lobby, including … 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
Robert Morris chosen as Atlantic Hockey favorite for ’15-16 season
With nine first-place votes, Robert Morris finished atop the preseason Atlantic Hockey media poll going into the 2015-16 season. Rochester Institute of Technology, Bentley and Canisius also garnered one first-place nod apiece. In addition, the media also chose an Atlantic Hockey preseason all-star team.
Picked for eighth, Mercyhurst enters season with a chip on its shoulder
The Lakers lost a good deal of their scoring and their starting goaltender from a year ago.
Mercyhurst rewards men’s coach Gotkin, women’s coach Sisti with contract extensions
Mercyhurst men’s head coach Rick Gotkin and women’s coach Michael Sisti have each signed four-year contract extensions through the 2019-2020 season. “Clearly, Rick and Mike have built a championship culture at Mercyhurst and we are thrilled to have them continue their leadership of our Division I hockey programs for the next five years,” Mercyhurst president … Read more