1.Air Force – The Falcons continue to ride Stephen Caple with a weekend sweep of UConn. The Falcons average just under three goals a game to lead Atlantic Hockey. The Falcons also give up the least amount of goals in Atlantic Hockey. Both point to continued success this season. Cole Gunner leads all Atlantic Hockey freshmen 14 points while classmate is tied for the freshmen lead with five goals.

2. Mercyhurst – The Lakers had lost once in the last eight games before being swept by Wisconsin. Wisconsin out scored the Lakers 12-4 in the two games. It’s the most goals the Lakers have given up in back-to-back games this year. Daniel Bahntage continues to impress in his freshman year. He is tied with Derek Elliott for the team lead with 10 points. (more…)

After a long weekend of non-conference games, most Hockey East teams will return to a sense of normalcy this weekend. Six Hockey East schools will embark on crucial home and home series’ this weekend where positioning will be the key of the weekend, while Maine and Vermont will play two, in Burlington.

As is always the case when Boston College and Boston University play each other, the two teams will take center stage this weekend in an important home and home series. Kudos must be given for Northeastern’s big win last weekend out at Yost against Michigan, a 4-1 win, but Northeastern will make another trip to the CCHA to play Notre Dame twice in another crucial series for them and Hockey East. (more…)