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Atlantic Hockey and B2 Network Further Webcast Agreement 09/16/08

The Atlantic Hockey Association and B2 Networks will continue their partnership for the upcoming season to show every game of the league's regular and post season on the revolutionary broadband broadcasting network. Atlantic Hockey was the first NCAA Division I Conference to ink a season-long deal with B2 Networks.

2008-09 Atlantic Hockey Preview 09/30/08

For two seasons running, the champions of Atlantic Hockey reside high in the Rocky Mountains. Air Force has proven it does not need to win the regular-season title in order to win the tourney title and automatic berth into the NCAA tournament.

Atlantic Hockey and Blue Cross Arena Extend Contract 09/25/08

Atlantic Hockey Commissioner, Bob DeGregorio, and Blue Cross Arena General Manager, Jeff Calkins, have announced today an extension of the current deal which would have the Atlantic Hockey Championship Tournament being played at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. through 2010. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

PrestoSports Redesigns Atlantic Hockey Website 09/25/08

The Atlantic Hockey Association and PrestoSports have announced a re-design of the current Atlantic Hockey website. The newly designed www.atlantichockeyonline.com will include news from both the conference office and college hockey publications as well as news from conference members.

Air Force Tabbed Tops in Atlantic Hockey by Coaches 09/23/08

The Atlantic Hockey Association coaches have voted who they believe will take the regular season crown for the 2008-09 season. Last year's tournament champion, Air Force is the top pick in the preseason poll. The Falcons collected seven (7) first place votes en route to 79 total points.

Players Benefit From Offseason Regimen 09/22/08

Most of them don't even wear their team logos. Instead, they're united not by rivalries or the colors on their sweaters but by one collective goal. To the athletes there is just one mission-they come to get ready.

Hines Presented with Ace Baily Award by NHL Alumni 09/22/08

Former Army hockey standout Derek Hines was honored with the "Ace Bailey Award of Courage," last week by the NHL Alumni Association during the 7th annual Gala Dinner presented by Scotiabank at the Westin Harbour Castle. Army hockey coach Brian Riley was among the evening's speakers and Hines' family -- his father Steve, mother Sue and brothers Mike and Trevor -- accepted the award on Derek's behalf in front of more than 600 people, including former NHL players.

Army adds Trevor Large to Coaching Staff 09/15/08

Trevor Large, an assistant coach at American International College for the last two years and a graduate of Ferris State, has been added to the Army hockey staff, announced Athletic Director Kevin Anderson and head coach Brian Riley.

INCH's A to Z: Holy Cross' Mark Znutas 09/08/08

Inside College Hockey's A to Z wraps up in fitting style, as we promised you a look at a player from each of the 58 teams you ought to know, for a variety of reasons. At Maine, Dave Wilson could figure prominently in the post-Ben Bishop world. At Niagara, an injury-free start should allow Paul Zanette to reach his potential. And at Holy Cross, you may not have heard of him, but you can't ask for much more than Mark Znutas delivered as a freshman.

INCH's A to Z: RIT's Dan Ringwald 08/28/08

We've hit that weird, not quite summer, not quite the school year period in late August that has us torn between rest and relaxation and reading and writing. Actually, we're always game for writing about college hockey, but we figured that was an appropriate transition to rolling out four A to Z profiles today, all beginning with the letter R-two from the CCHA and two from Atlantic Hockey.

INCH's A to Z: Mercyhurst's Brett Robinson 08/28/08

We've hit that weird, not quite summer, not quite the school year period in late August that has us torn between rest and relaxation and reading and writing. Actually, we're always game for writing about college hockey, but we figured that was an appropriate transition to rolling out four A to Z profiles today, all beginning with the letter R-two from the CCHA and two from Atlantic Hockey.

INCH's A to Z: Bentley's Dain Prewitt 08/26/08

We'll be honest. The two players profiled don't have much in common. One is a steady sophomore defenseman from one of the elite programs in the country. The other is a flashy senior forward from a program trying to make some noise in Atlantic Hockey. But there are some things that they do share - last names that begin with the letter P and the fact that they're both worth reading more about in our latest Inside College Hockey A to Z profiles.

Manastersky Named Canisius Hockey Assistant Coach 08/22/08

T.J. Manastersky will join the Canisius hockey coaching staff, announced by head coach Dave Smith. Manastersky will assist with recruiting and all aspects of running the program.

INCH's A to Z: Army's Cody Omilusik 08/22/08

appers Naughty By Nature asked whether we were down with "O.P.P." Here at INCH, that acronym stands for Outstanding Puck Prospects, and we're definitely down with that. We hope you are, too, as our A to Z feature rolls on by completing the letter O with Army forward Cody Omilusik and diving into the letter P with Minnesota Duluth defenseman Trent Palm.

INCH's A to Z: UConn's Andrew Olson 08/21/08

Three more Inside College Hockey A to Z profiles for the readers today, and while we always take a national view toward covering the game, please accept these stories about players whose home rinks are all located within the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Take a quick road trip through the campuses of Yale, UConn, and Providence ... and think of all the money you'll save on gas!

Former Crusader Matt Burke Signs With the ECHL's Phoenix Roadrunners 08/14/08

Former Holy Cross hockey player Matt Burke has signed a new contract with the Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL for the 2008-2009 season. Burke played in eight games with the RoadRunners at the end of last season.

Calvi Cool on Ice 08/14/08

Bentley College freshman goaltender Joe Calvi, a New Lenox native, was selected to the 2008 Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Third Team, as well as the All-Rookie Team.

INCH's A to Z: Air Force's Matt Fairchild 08/06/08

The latest profiles in the Inside College Hockey A to Z feature are two players that might have crossed paths at last year's NCAA Northeast Regional in Worcester, Mass. But it would've occurred on a short timeline as both Minnesota and Air Force were bounced in the first round. They also share the same last name, but are not related. Get to know Cade Fairchild from Minnesota and Matt Fairchild from Air Force in today's players.

Air Force hockey coach ranks #20 of influential sports figures 08/05/08

Starting today and continuing until Aug. 24, The Gazette will chronicle the 20 Most Influential Sports Figures in the Colorado Springs area.

INCH's A to Z: Canisius' Spencer Churchill 08/04/08

Churchill is a valuable contributor to the Canisius offense, though he is not going to burn up any score sheets.