Atlantic Hockey Awards
By Fetch
Last year Atlantic Hockey champion Air Force upset 1 seed Michigan in the first round and were an overtime period away from advancing to the Frozen Four. This year, RIT built on the foundation laid by their league-mates and upset Denver in the first round before dominating UNH to make it to the Frozen Four in Detroit. Whether or not RIT takes home the title, these past two years have been a huge credibility boost for Atlantic Hockey, whose top half has been legitimized over the past couple years. With the additions of Niagara and Robert Morris next year, the future is bright for the conference.
Player 0f the year – Nick Johnson, Sacred Heart
Johnson was a center last year, but making the move to the wing worked out well for the Senior. He had only 9 games all year where he failed to register a point. His 27 goals are tied for the 3rd most in Atlantic Hockey history. His 27 goals were also tied for 2nd nationally, and he was 4th in points per game.
Coach of the year – CJ Marottolo, Sacred Heart
Last year Sacred Heart went 11-23-4. This year? 21-13-4 and they finished 2nd in Atlantic Hockey
Freshman of the year – Eric Delong, Sacred Heart
Led all Freshmen with 15 goals and 35 points
All Atlantic Hockey 1st Team
F – Nick Johnson, Sacred Heart
F – Cory Conacher, Canisius
F – Jacques Lamoureux, Air Force
D – Dan Ringwald, RIT
D – Marcel Alvarez, Army
G – Jared DeMichiel, RIT
All Atlantic Hockey – 2nd team
F – Cameron Burt, RIT
F – Dave Jarman, Sacred Heart
F – Andrew Favot, RIT
D – Tim Kirby, Air Force
D – Carl Hudson, Canisius
G – Andrew Volkening, Air Force
All Atlantic Hockey – 3rd team
F – Cody Omilusik, Army
F – Adam Pleskach, AIC
F – Vincent Scarcella, Canisius
D – Chris Tanev, RIT
D – Bobby Preece, Bentley
G – Ryan Zapolski, Mercyhurst