2017-18 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey News

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Bailey Named Framingham State University Head Ice Hockey Coach
Bailey Named Framingham State University Head Ice Hockey Coach

Framingham State University Director of Athletics Tom Kelley is pleased to announce the hiring of FSU alum Mike Bailey as the Rams new head ice hockey coach.

35 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named AHCA All-American Scholars
35 MASCAC Student-Athletes Named AHCA All-American Scholars

35 student-athletes from around the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference named American Hockey Coaches Association Krampade All-American Scholars.

758 Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team Honors
758 Student-Athletes Earn Spring 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team Honors

A total of 758 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Spring 2018 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

2018 MASCAC Winter Championship Recap
2018 MASCAC Winter Championship Recap

With the conclusion of the winter championship season, the MASCAC highlights the season with a recap of all the events.

UMD's Ruiz Named AHCA All-American, Five Earn NEHWA All-New England Honors
UMD's Ruiz Named AHCA All-American, Five Earn NEHWA All-New England Honors

Fitchburg State's Nick DiNicola, Plymouth State's Victor Bergstrom, Ryan Stevens and UMass Dartmouth's Jerry Laakso and Jonathan Ruiz earn New England Hockey Writers Association All-New England honors. Ruiz also was named to the American Hockey Coaches Association All-America Third Team.

416 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team
416 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Winter 2018 MASCAC All-Academic Team

A total of 416 student-athletes have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Winter 2018 All-Academic Team that was released earlier today by Commissioner Angela Baumann.

29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Honored on the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Teams
29 MASCAC Student-Athletes Honored on the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Teams

29 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2018 Winter Sportsmanship Team.

Fitchburg State Edged By Nichols, 3-1 In NCAA DIII First Round Action
Fitchburg State Edged By Nichols, 3-1 In NCAA DIII First Round Action

The Fitchburg State University ice hockey team dropped a tough 3-1 decision to the Bison of Nichols College this evening in first round action of the NCAA Division IIII Ice Hockey Championship Tournament at the Levy Rink.

UMass Dartmouth’s Ruiz Named MASCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year, Headlines 2017-18 All-Conference Team
UMass Dartmouth’s Ruiz Named MASCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year, Headlines 2017-18 All-Conference Team

Junior Jonathan Ruiz of UMass Dartmouth has been named the 2017-18 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year and headlines the All-Conference team as voted on by the coaches from around the league.

Worcester State Maintains Lead in 2017-18 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Worcester State Maintains Lead in 2017-18 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

Worcester State maintains the most points in the second round of the Howard C. Smith Cup standings. The Smith Cup is awarded annually to the member institution which compiles the most points based on the placement of each of its programs competing in the 15 league championship sports.

Fitchburg State to Face Nichols in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
Fitchburg State to Face Nichols in Opening Round of NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Tournament

The Fitchburg State University men's ice hockey team will face Nichols College on Saturday March 10th in the First Round of the NCAA Division III Tournament at Levy Rink in Harrisville, RI as announced by the NCAA Committee on Monday morning. Game time is TBD.

MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Report 3/5
MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Report 3/5

Brian McGrath of Fitchburg State earns the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week after helping the Falcons to the MASCAC Tournament title.

Fitchburg State Captures 2018 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Title
Fitchburg State Captures 2018 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Title

The Fitchburg State University ice hockey team claimed the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) title with a 2-0 victory over fourth seeded Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth on Saturday evening at Wallace Civic Center.

Fitchburg State and UMass Dartmouth Advance to the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Title Game
Fitchburg State and UMass Dartmouth Advance to the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Title Game

After winning their semifinal contests on Tuesday evening, second seed Fitchburg State and fourth seed UMass Dartmouth are advancing to the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament title game.

Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Report 2/26
Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Report 2/26

Dan Holland, Jason Pucciarelli of Salem State, Kai Kapossy of UMass Dartmouth take home the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week awards.

UMass Dartmouth and Salem State Move On to MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Semifinals
UMass Dartmouth and Salem State Move On to MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Semifinals

Second seed UMass Dartmouth and sixth seed Salem State are moving on to the MASCAC men's ice hockey tournament semifinal round after winning their respective quarterfinal games on Saturday.