Atlantic Hockey Weekly Release for Games through December 21

December 22, 2008
The Atlantic Hockey Association has named its weekly award winners. Player of the Week: Dave Grimson, Sacred Heart; Goaltender of the Week: Andrew Loewen, Canisius.


Atlantic Hockey Names Monthly Award Winners for November

December 2, 2008
Atlantic Hockey Association has chosen three players for its monthly awards for October. Garnering the Player of the Month is Josh Heidinger; Goaltender of the Month, Andrew Volkening of Air Force and Rookie of the Month, Dan Morrison, Canisius.


Atlantic Hockey Weekly Release for Games through November 30

December 1, 2008
The Atlantic Hockey Association has named its weekly award winners. Player of the Week: Brendan Cummings, Canisius; Goaltenders of the Week: Ryan Zapolski, Mercyhurst; Rookie of the Week: Marcello Ranallo, Connecticut.


Griffs Don’t Hang Their Heads

November 19, 2008
After a disappointing loss to Niagara, freshman goaltender Dan Morrison (pictured above) and Canisius bounced right back and swept UConn.





Location: Buffalo, N.Y.
Nickname: Golden Griffins
School Colors: Blue and Gold
Joined Atlantic Hockey: 2003-04
AHA Regular Season Titles: 0
AHA Tournament Titles: 0
NCAA Appearances: 0
Best Regular Season Finish: 2nd (2004-05)

Home Arena: Buffalo State Sports Arena
Rick Manager: Jim Fowler
Capacity: 1,800
Rink Size: 200' x 85'


Head Coach: Dave Smith
Alma Mater/Year: Ohio State/'92
Record at Canisius/Years: 30-66-11/3 years
Career Record: Same
Asst. Coach: Mike Mankowski
Asst. Coach: T.J. Manastersky
Captains: Peter MacDougall
Assistant Captains: Spencer Churchill, Josh Heidinger, Andrew Loewen