Category Archives: College
Reid preparing for strong senior season with Air Force
June 22nd, 2016If Air Force is going to continue to be a successful hockey team in 2016-17, A.J. Reid is going to have to figure into the equation. The soon-to-be-senior didn’t have a bad season in 2015-16 by any means. But his productivity is going to have to increase in order for the Falcons to compete at…
Tigers get younger with 2016-17 class of new recruits
June 21st, 2016In some ways, it could get worse before it gets better. Colorado College is coming of yet another rough season that saw few wins and a growing frustration for fans, players and coaches alike. But that’s not stopping head coach Mike Haviland from continuing to build a team. Haviland started his offseason by adding eight…
Pioneers add recruits for 2016-17, transfer for ’17-18
June 15th, 2016Fresh off its first trip to the Frozen Four in 11 years, the University of Denver wasted little time reinforcing an already strong talent base. The Pioneers, who graduated four seniors and saw sophomore do-everything forward Danton Heinen sign with the Boston Bruins, have six players signed to National Letters of Intent for the 2016-17…
Cleland takes hold of captaincy role with New Hampshire
May 26th, 2016This fall, Matias Cleland will still have “UNH” on the front of his jersey, but there will be one big addition below his left shoulder. The letter ‘C.’ Cleland, a Longmont native, will serve as team captain for the University of New Hampshire during his senior season with the Wildcats as they trudge through the…
Air Force rewards Serratore with five-year extension
May 20th, 2016Air Force head coach Frank Serratore has agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2020-21 season. Serratore just completed his 19th season at Air Force and has compiled a 329-310-71 overall record. He is the winningest coach in the history of Air Force hockey, having led Air Force to five Atlantic Hockey championships and…
Heinen leaves Denver, signs NHL deal with Bruins
April 11th, 2016University of Denver sophomore forward Danton Heinen will forgo his junior and senior seasons to sign an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins. Heinen was selected by Boston in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and has led Denver in scoring in each of the last two seasons. “We’re very…
Air Force’s Dylewski takes home prestigious Hockey Humanitarian Award
April 8th, 2016Air Force senior Chris Dylewski is this year’s recipient of the Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Finalists included Kyle Criscuolo, Harvard; Jamie Murray, Babson; Morgan Richardson, Cornell; and Alison Rolandelli, Brown. The award recognizes college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her…
‘Battle On Blake’ outdoor game creates lasting memories for DU, CC
March 22nd, 2016University of Denver seniors Grant Arnold and Gabe Levin could not have been clearer when addressing their teammates before the “Battle on Blake” on Feb. 20 at Coors Field. “This is a great event, it’s special,” Arnold said. “But if you don’t get the ‘W,’ it’s not as special for us. That was our message…
Denver’s Heinen, Levin selected NCHC year-end award winners
March 18th, 2016The NCHC held its annual awards celebration at Minneapolis’ Muse Event Center on March 17, with a pair of University of Denver student-athletes taking home individual specialty awards. Sophomore winger Danton Heinen was named the conference’s Forward of the Year, while senior center Gabe Levin took home Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors. Heinen, 20, has…
Pair of Falcons crack AHC All-Rookie Team
March 3rd, 2016Air Force forward Matt Serratore and goaltender Shane Starrett have been named to the Atlantic Hockey Conference (AHC) All-Rookie Team as voted on by the league’s coaches and announced March 3 by the league office. Starrett, a native of Bellingham, Mass., was a unanimous pick to the team. He has been named the AHC Goalie…