Even though the Manhattanville Valiants were riding a ten-game unbeaten streak, even though they won the MAC regular season championship, even though they were fresh off knocking off second-seeded Elmira in a semi-finals mini-game tiebreaker, Manhattanville was not the favorite going into the UCHC … [Read more...]
Mahwah makes run in playoffs with Kevin Johnston pacing offense
"Next man up” is a common phrase used in athletics, signifying that the team is stronger than any individual. When one player is missing, another needs to be able to step into his place and produce. Missing players is not an excuse for subpar team performance. It wasn’t a stretch, however, to have … [Read more...]
D3: SUNYAC Tournament championship pits Geneseo vs. Oswego
No surprises. No upsets. The SUNYAC Tournament championship game pits the first seed against second seed. It pits two teams ranked in the top five in the USCHO.com poll – and the only SUNYAC teams ranked in said poll – against each other. The SUNYAC Tournament championship game features defending … [Read more...]
D3: Captain Burmaster helps Utica right ship, sail to top seed
For the first time in program history, the Utica College men’s ice hockey team took a trip to Wisconsin. After Thanksgiving, the team played in the Stevens Point Holiday Tournament. Awaiting the team in the championship game was top-ranked University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In the first meeting … [Read more...]
D3: SUNYAC Tournament field is set with Geneseo looking to repeat
The first round of the SUNYAC Tournament begins Wednesday, February 20, and we know the teams that will be competing. Geneseo, Oswego, Buffalo, Plattsburgh, Brockport and Fredonia all clinched trips to the conference tournament. The Knights defeated Buffalo, 6-2, to earn the top-seed in the … [Read more...]