Three things from the weekend in Atlantic Hockey:<\/p>\n
It was a wild Saturday night in Atlantic Hockey, with four of five conference games going to overtime, the first time we’ve had four OTs in a single day since Jan. 20, 2016.<\/p>\n
Two of the games ended in ties, while the other pair saw a winner emerge.<\/p>\n
Army West Point completed a sweep of Niagara in thrilling fashion as Conor Andrle got the game winner with 41 seconds left in overtime. That completed a comeback that saw the Black Knights erase a two-goal deficit and go on to a 5-4 win. Army West Point was the only AHC team to earn four points this past weekend, vaulting into third place in the standings.<\/p>\n
Rochester Institute of Technology was able to earn a split in its series with Holy Cross. Adam Brubacher’s power play goal 1:08 into the extra session gave the Tigers a 2-1 victory. The Crusaders had won Friday’s contest 4-0, and the split allowed Holy Cross to maintain a two point lead over RIT in the standings. The Crusaders reside in fifth place while the Tigers are tied with Mercyhurst for sixth.<\/p>\n
Two goalies posted their sixth career shutouts on Friday. Air Force sophomore Shane Starrett stopped all 17 shots he faced in a 5-0 win over American International. It was his second shutout of the season to go with four he earned last season.<\/p>\n
Holy Cross keeper Paul Berrafato made 27 stops in a 4-0 Crusaders win at RIT. The junior has three so far this season and half dozen overall.<\/p>\n
Bentley rookie goaltender Aiden Pelino also posted a shutout on Friday, a 3-0 blanking of Robert Morris. It was the first shutout of his career.<\/p>\n
With another weekend in the books, teams have between three or four games remaining in the regular season. Here’s where they stand:<\/p>\n
Canisius:<\/b> The Golden Griffins have clinched a bye and a home playoff series. They can finish no lower than third place.<\/p>\n
Air Force:<\/b> The Falcons also have clinched a bye and a home quarterfinal series. Air Force also can finish no worse than third.<\/p>\n
Army West Point:<\/b> Army West Point has the largest range of possibilities remaining. The Black Knights can end the season anywhere from first to eighth. They’ve clinched at least a home first-round series.<\/p>\n
Robert Morris:<\/b> The Colonials gained just one point this past weekend, ending their bid to three-peat as regular season champions. RMU will finish between third and eighth, also locking in at least a home first-round series.<\/p>\n
Holy Cross:<\/b> The Crusaders are clinging to the the final first round bye. They will end the season between third and ninth.<\/p>\n
Mercyhurst:<\/b> Mercyhurst can also finish between third and ninth.<\/p>\n
RIT:<\/b> See Mercyhurst.<\/p>\n
Bentley:<\/b> See RIT and Mercyhurst.<\/p>\n
Sacred Heart:<\/b> The Pioneers still have a chance at a bye, looking at between a fourth and 10th place finish.<\/p>\n
American International:<\/b> AIC will be on the road in the first round of the playoffs. The Yellow Jackets are looking at either ninth or 10th place.<\/p>\n
Niagara:<\/b> The Purple Eagles are the only team locked into a position in the final standings. They can do no better than last.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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