Some things I think about Atlantic Hockey at the semester break
Plus: The U.S. Collegiate Selects began their pre-tournament camp, Dartmouth's rise coincides with institutional change, prep school recruiting, and more
Holy Cross sits atop Atlantic Hockey at the semester break. What’s driven the Crusaders to the top of the standings, and can they hold that position through the second half? In short, yes — there’s reason to believe they can.
We’ll dive in with thoughts on every Atlantic Hockey program at the semester break.
Also in today’s newsletter (Issue #621):
— The U.S. Collegiate Selects, the college hockey all-star team bound for the Spengler Cup later this week, opened training camp Sunday in Boston.
— Reid Cashman credited Dartmouth’s rise to what he described as a broader institutional transformation in how athletics are supported.
— St. Cloud State lost a defenseman to the ECHL.
— Several NCAA coaches said they are no longer recruiting prep schools, instead shifting resources to other leagues.
— Michigan added an exhibition game to its March schedule.
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