Heading into the 2017-18 season, Jason Cotton had Oct. 6 circled on his calendar. That’s the night Cotton would first take the ice for Sacred Heart after transferring from Northeastern. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound forward sat out the previous season due to NCAA transfer rules, so it was a long wait to … [Read more...]
Vermonter Tipper Higgins has become Mr. Dependable for Army
For as long as he can remember, Tipper Higgins has had hockey in his life. The Williston, Vt., native first started skating at 2 years old, then began playing hockey around the age of 4. With an outdoor rink at his house, Tipper made the most of that opportunity, skating the winters away in his … [Read more...]
Atlantic Hockey: Hamblet has made an immediate impact for Bentley
Rivers School coach Shawn McEachern knows a thing or two about what it takes to play professionally. A product of Boston University, McEachern played 15 seasons in the NHL, including two stints with the Bruins. The Waltham, Mass., native generated 579 points with five different teams and captained … [Read more...]
One year out of a stellar stint at KUA, Bryce Dolan is fitting in fine with Holy Cross
Last season, Bryce Dolan was a senior captain at Kimball Union Academy. Fast forward a year and the 19-year-old is one of the youngest skaters at Holy Cross, as he’s playing with seniors five years older. A lot has changed in a season, but Dolan is getting up to speed with the Crusaders after … [Read more...]
Transfers offer mature boost for Atlantic Hockey programs
Drew Best remembers texting friends connected to Bentley University earlier this year while he was deciding what to do next. After three years with the University of Vermont, the Plymouth, Mich., native graduated early and was eligible to play hockey elsewhere without sitting out a season. His … [Read more...]
Atlantic Hockey 2018-19 season preview
Here's how every Atlantic Hockey program is shaping up ahead of the 2018-19 season. Last year, Air Force was the conference's sole team to make the NCAA Tournament. Air Force Air Force finished fifth in conference rankings last year, but they saved their best for last, winning the AHC tournament and … [Read more...]
