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
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
USA Hockey announced Monday that Sean Farrell has been named the recipient of the 2021 Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year award as the most outstanding American-born player in junior hockey, and Jake Sibell has been named the 2021 Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year as the top American junior-aged goaltender. Farrell led a … Read more
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.
Per Atlantic Hockey COVID-19 protocol, the Niagara-RIT game on Wednesday, February 24, has been postponed.
Atlantic Hockey has announced changes to the upcoming 2021 postseason tournament.
Two upcoming Atlantic Hockey series have been postponed.
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.
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
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
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 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.
Niagara announced Friday that head coach Jason Lammers has received a contract extension through the 2023-24 season (photo: Niagara Athletic Communications).
Of the eight newcomers joining Niagara for the 2019-20 season, three are transfers, the school announced Thursday.
According to CNN, the United States citizen released from Syria last week is former Niagara forward Sam Goodwin (photo: Goodwin family).
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
According to the Niagara Gazette, Niagara coach Jason Lammers has dismissed eight players from the 2017-18 team (photo: Niagara Athletic Communications).
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 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 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