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AIC’s Eric Lang talks Yellow Jackets, Atlantic Hockey, mentor Gary Wright: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 14

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by American International head coach Eric Lang. The conversation includes this year’s Yellow Jackets – now in first place in Atlantic Hockey and on a six-game winning streak – AHA’s competitiveness and its league championship in Utica, transfers, character, and his mentor, former AIC coach Gary Wright.

Here’s Bauer’s video feature on AIC freshman Reggie Millette that was mentioned in the podcast:

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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Alaska Anchorage hires successful NAHL junior hockey coach Stewart as Seawolves’ associate head coach

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Hockey East announced Thursday schedule updates for men’s and women’s games this weekend. The men’s game between Merrimack and Providence scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15 will now begin at 5:30 p.m. at Providence. The women’s series between New Hampshire and Northeastern, previously scheduled for Jan. 14-15, has been postponed. Hockey East and the member programs … Read more

ECAC Hockey announces schedule updates for Jan. 14-17 men’s conference games

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This Week in Hockey East: Nationally-ranked Northeastern primed to contend for conference supremacy

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Providence announces fifth-year blueliner Mirageas no longer part of Friars’ program

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Providence announced on Tuesday that fifth-year defenseman Ben Mirageas is no longer a member of the program. “We are appreciative of Ben’s contributions to our program over the past four-plus seasons,” Friars coach Nate Leaman said in a statement. “We wish Ben all the best in his future endeavors.” No reason was given for Mirageas’ … Read more

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Hockey East announces schedule changes for men’s, women’s games over Jan. 13-15 weekend

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Hockey East announced Monday schedule updates for men’s and women’s conference teams. The men’s series between Northeastern and Vermont, previously scheduled for Jan. 14-15, has been postponed. The Huskies are now scheduled to travel to Vermont for a single game on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The women’s series between Holy Cross and Vermont, … Read more