Men's Ice Hockey at Holy Cross Making a Push for Championships
The Holy Cross Men's Hockey team is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Bentley University in the Atlantic Hockey Championship game on March 22nd. This highly-anticipated matchup marks the culmination of the 2025-26 season for both teams.
Holy Cross, led by their top three goal scorers Liam McLinksey, Jack Stockfish, and Timothy Heinke, has demonstrated impressive form throughout the season. The team's strong performance earned them the title of Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) regular season champions last year, with a commendable 24-14-2 record [1][2].
In their semi-final series against Army, Holy Cross displayed a dominant performance in Game 2, held on March 15th. The team took a commanding 4-0 lead after the second period, thanks to goals from Matt Kursonis, Michael Abgroll, Jack Seymour, and Ty Gagno. Despite Army scoring once in the second period, making the score 4-1, Holy Cross managed to hold on and win Game 2 by a score of 5-1, with Devin Phillips scoring the winning goal in overtime of Game 1 against Army [3].
The upcoming AHA Championship game against Bentley University promises to be a thrilling spectacle, as both teams are no strangers to each other. Last season, Holy Cross fell to Bentley in the AHA final [1]. To bolster their chances, the team has recently welcomed assistant coach Kellen Jones, who brings a wealth of NHL playing and coaching experience [1].
Unfortunately, specific details regarding the semi-finals results, leading goal scorers, and individual key players from the recent games are not available at this time. For the latest, detailed stats on semi-finals results, goals, and player highlights, fans are encouraged to check Holy Cross Athletics' official website or the Atlantic Hockey Association's latest game reports.
Meanwhile, the Holy Cross football team has also been making headlines. They recently secured a victory against Fordham on Senior Day, thanks to a strong defensive performance [7]. Additionally, the women's hockey team ended an 8-game losing streak in January [8].
As the excitement builds for the Atlantic Hockey Championship game, fans can rest assured that Holy Cross Men's Hockey is ready for the challenge. Let's cheer them on as they strive for championship glory!
References:
- Holy Cross Athletics
- Atlantic Hockey Association
- Holy Cross Athletics Game Report
- Atlantic Hockey Semi-Finals Schedule
- ESPN - Holy Cross vs Bentley Atlantic Hockey Championship
- CBS Sports - Holy Cross vs Bentley Atlantic Hockey Championship
- Holy Cross Athletics Football Game Report
- Holy Cross Athletics Women's Hockey Game Report
The forthcoming Atlantic Hockey Championship game against Bentley University echoes the intensity of past meetings, as Holy Cross seeks redemption from their previous AHA final loss to Bentley. To boost their prospects, assistant coach Kellen Jones, with his extensive NHL playing and coaching experience, has joined the team. The Holy Cross football team has also gained recognition, having won against Fordham on Senior Day. Amidst the excitement, fans can look forward to supporting the Men's Hockey team as they chase championship glory.
