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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

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Season 3 – Previewing Hockey East, Atlantic Hockey 2025-26 women’s hockey seasons – College Hockey

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Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Conference season previews continue on this episode of the PodKaz. Hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski take a glance at the stories ahead in the 2025-26 season for Hockey East and Atlantic Hockey. UConn is looking to return to the top of the Hockey East standings a year after beating Boston University by one point. … Read more

Atlantic Division Preview: Boston Bruins will only go as far as Jeremy Swayman takes them

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The Boston Bruins are coming off a dismal season last year, and if they want to turn things around in 2025-26, it starts, and finishes with goaltender Jeremy Swayman leading the way. Swayman put himself behind the 8-ball last season thanks to his contract dispute with management. The two sides couldn’t agree on a new … 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

Atlantic Division Preview: An early exit may have been blessing in disguise for Lightning

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Atlantic Division Preview: An early exit may have been blessing in disguise for Lightning

It’s impossible to sell the idea of losing as a short-term fix to a team full of champions, but the Tampa Bay Lightning may have received a blessing in disguise. Tampa Bay was the league’s gold standard to start the decade, with two consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021, led by a core … Read more

Atlantic Division Preview: How will the Bruins score when David Pastrnak isn’t on the ice?

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David Pastrnak operates as a one-man offence unto himself, which isn’t necessarily the best outcome for the Boston Bruins. Pastrnak is a superstar, recording three consecutive 105-point seasons, while the Bruins transition out of their contending years, reluctantly fight off the urge towards a full-fledged rebuild. And while the 29-year-old is an elite shooter and … Read more

How do the Leafs’ top-9 forwards compare to the rest of the Atlantic Division in 2025-26?

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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving delivered on his message of change, and the team’s forward corps have undergone dramatic revisions ahead of the 2025-26 season. Auston Matthews and William Nylander will be leading the charge, Matthew Knies is expected to take another leap, while Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy provide a new dimension … Read more

Atlantic Division Finals Preview: Hershey Bears vs. Charlotte Checkers

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Graphic: Charlotte Checkers In the Atlantic Division Semifinals, the two-time defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears fell behind the Lehigh Valley Phantoms two games to one before rallying to take the final two games of the series to win their American Hockey League (AHL) record ninth straight Calder Cup playoff series. The Chocolate and White … Read more

Atlantic Division Semifinals Preview: Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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Photo: Eric Lord The Hershey Bears kick off their quest to become just the second team in American Hockey League (AHL) history to win three straight Calder Cup with a matchup with the Lehigh Phantoms. It is the second consecutive year that the two instate rivals will play in the Atlantic Division Semifinals. The Phantoms … Read more