Atlantic Hockey Showdown: Championship Game

Past Atlantic Conference Champions (Credit Wikipedia)

Semifinal Results:

#1 Canisius Vs. #4 RMU
The RMU Colonials used a three goal third period and a hat-trick from Junior Forward Brady Ferguson to beat the #1 overall seed Canisius 6-2 on Friday night. Look for Ferguson to play a deciding roll in the Championship game.

#2 Air Force Vs. #3 Army
Air Force rode a shutout performance from Sophomore Goaltender Shane Starett (29 saves) to beat Army 1-0 and punch their ticket to the championship game. Junior Forward Ben Kucera scored the game winner at the midpoint of the second period. Starett will need to have a great game in order for Air Force to be able to keep with RMU's high powered offense.

Championship Game: #2 Air Force Vs. #4 RMU

Season Series:
These two teams split their two game regular season series when Air Force visited RMU, with Air Force winning the first game 6-2 but losing 2-1 on the very next night.

Championship History:
RMU has the most recent Atlantic Conference championship between the two teams (2014), but their singular championship is outmatched by Air Force's 5 (2007-2009 and 2011 2012). even if Air Force loses this game they will still have a chance at an at large bid to the NCAA tournament as they have been nationally ranked a few times over the season.

Where to Get Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased at the Blue Cross Arena box office or online here

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