RIT-Air Force, Canisius-Niagara series scheduled for this weekend, next weekend postponed due to COVID-19 protocol
Two upcoming Atlantic Hockey series have been postponed.
Men’s D-I: Niagara
Atlantic Hockey announces reworked 2020-21 schedule up to conference tournament play
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.
Robert Morris-Niagara home-and-home series scheduled for Dec. 11-12 postponed
This weekend’s Robert Morris-Niagara home-and-home men’s hockey series has been postponed. A decision regarding potential makeup dates for the games has not been made at this time. No reason was given for the postponements, but a Robert Morris news release said, “The health and safety of the RMU and Moon Township community remains paramount as … Read more
RIT-Niagara men’s hockey games Nov. 27-28 postponed due to COVID-19 protocol
The Rochester Institute of Technology men’s hockey games against Niagara scheduled for this Friday and Saturday (Nov. 27-28) have been postponed. The Tigers were originally scheduled to host the Purple Eagles in their season-opener on Friday before playing Saturday on the road, but both games were put on hold due to COVID-19 protocol. The games … Read more
Atlantic Hockey 2020-21 Season Preview: AIC, Bentley, Sacred Heart the early favorites
Do you remember where we left off? It’s painful to think about where things stood on March 12, when Atlantic Hockey players, coaches and fans were looking forward to the league’s quarterfinal round. The 2019-20 season had already ended for Mercyhurst, Holy Cross and Canisius, all falling in the preliminary round of The Atlantic Hockey … Read more
Niagara names Phalon associate coach, Lidgett assistant coach for upcoming ’20-21 season
Niagara has announced the hiring of two new coaches to the Purple Eagles staff. Mark Phalon will be associate head coach and John Lidgett will serve as assistant coach.
After two seasons, Niagara, Lammers agree to contract extension through 2023-24 season
Niagara announced Friday that head coach Jason Lammers has received a contract extension through the 2023-24 season (photo: Niagara Athletic Communications).
Cook (Merrimack), Evingson (UMass Lowell), Sommer (Air Force) transfer to Niagara
Of the eight newcomers joining Niagara for the 2019-20 season, three are transfers, the school announced Thursday.
American citizen released alive from Syria identified as former Niagara player Goodwin
According to CNN, the United States citizen released from Syria last week is former Niagara forward Sam Goodwin (photo: Goodwin family).
Former Niagara assistant Madsen takes head coaching job at St. Scholastica
St. Scholastica announced on Wednesday the hiring of Tim Madsen as the 10th men’s coach in school history. Madsen comes to CSS after spending the last two years as the head coach and director of hockey operations for the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness, guiding the team to two Robertson Cup playoff appearances. “I am honored to … Read more
Niagara cuts six from final 2017-18 roster, ‘decisions that we felt we needed to make,’ according to Lammers
According to the Niagara Gazette, Niagara coach Jason Lammers has dismissed eight players from the 2017-18 team (photo: Niagara Athletic Communications).
Atlantic Hockey suspends Niagara’s Plouffe, Sacred Heart’s Kennedy one game apiece
Atlantic Hockey has suspended Derian Plouffe of Niagara and Kory Kennedy of Sacred Heart for Saturday’s conference game between the two schools.
Atlantic Hockey suspends Niagara's Hayes, Canisius' Jaeckle following last weekend's series
Atlantic Hockey has issued suspensions to Niagara sophomore defenseman Tyler Hayes and Canisius junior defenseman Alex Jaeckle following last weekend’s league series between the two teams. Hayes was whistled for a five-minute major for spearing and given a game disqualification at the 17:33 mark of the third period last Saturday. The game disqualification penalty carries … Read more
Atlantic Hockey suspends Canisius defenseman Bennett one game for actions against Niagara
Atlantic Hockey has suspended Canisius senior defenseman David Bennett one game for his actions in the Dec. 8 game against Niagara. Bennett was whistled for a five-minute major for contact to the head and issued a game misconduct in the first period of Friday’s game. Upon reviewing the hit, Atlantic Hockey officials determined that the … Read more
Atlantic Hockey announces suspensions to AIC’s Fladeby, Niagara’s Cooley
Atlantic Hockey announced Monday supplemental discipline suspensions for two players following last weekend’s games. American International freshman forward Tobias Fladeby and Niagara freshman forward Eric Cooley will be ineligible to participate in their respective teams’ next games. Fladeby was whistled for a kneeing major penalty at the 8:50 mark of the third period Saturday and … 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.
Niagara adds pair of D-I transfers in Lake Superior State’s Roll, Miami’s Brandt
When Niagara recently announced the addition of seven players for the 2017-18 season, two of them included Division I transfers. Defenseman James Roll joins Niagara for his final year of collegiate eligibility as a graduate transfer after three seasons at Lake Superior State and Jared Brandt comes to Monteagle Ridge after playing the 2016-17 … Read more
Mason added to Niagara staff as director of hockey operations
Niagara has announced the addition of Andrew Mason as director of hockey operations. Mason will be responsible for video analysis, analytics, team logistics and academic coordination at Niagara. Mason joins the Purple Eagles after spending the 2016-17 season in the same position at Hobart, returning to his alma mater where he previously served as a … 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