What to watch for: Air Force vs. Mercyhurst
First-place Air Force plays host to Atlantic Hockey Conference rival Mercyhurst on Dec. 7-8 at Cadet Arena.
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Penalty kill helps breath life into Air Force’s game
Playing a man down hasn’t been the disadvantage for Air Force recently that one might assume. The Falcons enter this weekend’s Atlantic Hockey series against Mercyhurst fourth in Division I hockey in penalty killing and are in the midst of…
Christopoulos’ shutout gives Falcons a sweep at RIT
After not playing for four weeks, there was a question about how effective Air Force goaltender Billy Christopoulos might be in back-to-back Atlantic Hockey Conference games at RIT. The senior answered that question emphatically Saturday night, stopping 31 shots in…
Returns of Feno, Christopoulos spark Falcons’ 3-1 win
Whether it was a week off, the return of a couple of key players, a re-commitment to playing with more fire or a combination of those factors, Air Force rediscovered its game Friday night in a 3-1 Atlantic Hockey Conference…
What to listen for: Air Force at RIT
Air Force (6-6, 6-4 AHC) at RIT (6-4-1, 4-2-1 AHC) Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. MST, at Rochester, N.Y. Radio / Web: AM 1300 (Colorado Springs) and on TuneIn (link through GoAirForceFalcons.com) / AtlanticHockey.tv (subscription) Series: Air Force leads, 30-21-4…
One-timers with … Alex Mehnert
Alex Mehnert is among a group of young defensemen that has taken on significantly larger roles for Air Force this season. The Minnesota product leads the team with a plus-6 and has added five assists through 12 games while playing…
How have the Falcons flipped their script?
It’s not that Air Force finds itself in rare air as it heads into the second quarter of its season Friday and Saturday at AIC, it’s just that it usually takes longer to arrive at this destination. The Falcons typically…
Falcon Hockey Podcast #6: Some reasons behind the roll
Air Force’s five-game winning streak is its longest in two seasons, and there are several good reasons for that, including scoring balance and excellent defense. In this episode of the Falcon Hockey Podcast we talk to sophomore goaltender Zach LaRocque,…
What to watch for: Air Force vs. Bentley
Air Force (4-4, 4-2 AHC) vs. Bentley (2-4-1, 2-2-1 AHC) 7:05 p.m. Friday, 7:35 p.m. Saturday at Cadet Arena Radio / Webcast: AM 1300 / atlantichockey.tv (subscription) Series: Air Force leads 29-13-6 Last meeting: The teams split a series at…
This balancing act puts Falcons on a winning course
This development stands in contrast to the first five games of the season, and it’s a big reason why Air Force finds itself on a three-game winning streak after a 1-4 start. “This” is balanced scoring, and all of a…