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Opening Shift: AIC developing a ‘mature game’ and other NCAA takeaways

By Joshua KumminsNovember 15, 2021

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Eric Lang’s group at American International is testing itself against a gauntlet of non-conference opponents. (AIC Athletics)

American International knows that success in March begins now.

Before it can make history with a fourth consecutive Atlantic Hockey championship, Eric Lang’s group is testing itself against a non-conference gauntlet that has included an exhibition game at Boston College and home-and-home series against Providence, UMass and Quinnipiac. A set with another Hockey East foe, UConn, awaits in December.

“It’s a great reminder of how close we really are to being one of the top-tier programs in the country,” Lang said of playing the likes of Providence and UMass, two national title-winning programs. “We didn’t pick our battles with some great programs. We picked some battles with elites, the best of the best. That’s the goal for us.”

Tags: American International, Atlantic Hockey, Boston University, Chris Dodero, Hockey East, Opening Shift

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