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Atlantic Hockey America 2025-26 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New playoff format, new coaches, same talent drain big talking points on eve of new season – College Hockey

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Mack Oliphant has been playing well on the Holy Cross back end the past few seasons (photo: Rob Branning Photography). We remain in a period of intense change in college hockey, and Atlantic Hockey America is no exception. Besides the changing landscape of college athletics in general and college hockey in particular, the AHA also … Read more

Sacred Heart pegged to win 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America men’s title; Holy Cross’ Stockfish chosen preseason player of the year – College Hockey

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Sacred Heart pegged to win 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America men's title; Holy Cross' Stockfish chosen preseason player of the year - College Hockey

Jack Stockfish figures to be a force this season for the Crusaders (photo: Rob Branning Photography). Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2025-26 preseason coaches poll and preseason all-conference team. 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason Coaches Poll(First-place votes)1. Sacred Heart (7)2. Holy Cross (2)3. Bentley (1)4. Niagara5. Army West Point6. Air Force7. Canisius8. RIT9. Robert Morris10. … Read more

Penn State the favorite in 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America women’s preseason coaches poll; Nittany Lions’ Janecke garners preseason player of the year honors – College Hockey

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Tessa Janecke compiled 48 points in 2024-25 for the Penn State women’s hockey team (photo: Penn State Athletics). Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2025-26 preseason coaches poll and preseason all-conference team. 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason Coaches Poll(First-place votes)1. Penn State (6)2. Mercyhurst (1)3. RIT4. Syracuse5. Robert Morris6. Lindenwood7. Delaware 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason TeamsForwards: … Read more

Building Blue: ‘Vancouver has been like a new home for me’: Jonathan Lekkerimäki is Excited for Second Season in North America

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Building Blue: ‘Vancouver has been like a new home for me’: Jonathan Lekkerimäki is Excited for Second Season in North America

Lekkerimäki is feeling more confident as he heads into his second year with the Canucks. Last year was his first rodeo in North America, but he’s looking forward to getting back on the horse for the 2025-26 season. “I feel better about everything in my game,” he said. “It’s my second year now, it’s not … Read more

Cam Caminiti top Braves prospects in updated Baseball America top 30

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To kick off July the good folks over at Baseball America have updated the top 30 prospects for every major league team, and the Atlanta Braves list features a familiar and predictable top three. Cam Caminiti’s dominance, and the hype he entered the season with, has landed him the top spot on the list that … Read more

The Complete List of Pickleball Brands Making Paddles in America

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The Complete List of Pickleball Brands Making Paddles in America

The term “Made in USA” is a loaded one–by the letter of the law, labeling a product as such means its final assembly occurred in the United States and “all or virtually all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States.” It’s rarified air, an intentionally high standard because … Read more

Surprising DUPR Data Reveals Pickleball’s Next Big Hub—and It’s Not in North America

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Surprising DUPR Data Reveals Pickleball’s Next Big Hub—and It’s Not in North America

Malaysia has the third-most DUPR users of any country, behind only the United States and Canada. And its numbers are surging fast. Pickleball may have been born in the Pacific Northwest, but if recent DUPR trends are any indication, the sport’s future might just be taking shape halfway across the globe—in Malaysia. While North America … Read more

Atlantic Hockey America recognizes trio of 2024-25 all-conference teams, all-rookie team – College Hockey

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Atlantic Hockey America recognizes trio of 2024-25 all-conference teams, all-rookie team - College Hockey

Nick Bochen anchored the Bentley back end this season (photo: Bentley Athletics). Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2024-25 all-AHA teams and AHA all-rookie team. 2024-25 ALL-AHA FIRST TEAMEthan Leyh, F, Gr., BentleyLiam McLinskey, F, Sr., Holy CrossMatthew Wilde, F, So., RITMac Gadowsky, D, So., Army West PointNick Bochen, D, Gr., BentleyThomas Gale, G, Sr., … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Drama the name of the first weekend of conference playoffs with quarterfinals next on docket – College Hockey

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This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Drama the name of the first weekend of conference playoffs with quarterfinals next on docket - College Hockey

Air Force visits Sacred Heart this weekend (photo: Air Force Athletics). The top seeds advanced in the first round of the Atlantic Hockey America tournament, but not without some drama. Two of the three games needed overtime, and the other was a one-goal game until midway through the final period. The weekend’s highlight was a … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Army West Point blueliner Gadowsky ‘super thankful for the opportunities’ hockey has brought his way – College Hockey

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Mac Gadowsky is enjoying his sophomore season on the Army West Point back end (photo: Army West point Athletics). Growing up in a hockey family presents challenges and opportunities. For Army West Point defenseman Mac Gadowsky, hockey was always there, but the sophomore never felt pressure to play. “Ever since I could remember, it’s something … Read more