https://www.acadiaathletics.ca en-us https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180417foxjex Belleville, Ont. - The Belleville Senators have signed former Acadia Axemen forward Boston Leier to an American Hockey League contract for the 2018-19 season. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180417foxjex https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180321f20hll WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Senior Axemen forward Boston Leier will be continuing his hockey career after four years with the Acadia Axemen hockey team. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180321f20hll https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180220jfgcqh HALIFAX, N.S. - Congratulations to Hockey's Boston Leier who was named the Subway AUS Athlete of the Week ending Feb. 18, 2018. Leier and the Axemen advance to the AUS semi-finals vs StFX after a quarterfinal sweep of the Dalhousie Tigers. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180220jfgcqh https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180211igs9rq The Acadia Axemen (18-10-2) finished out the 2017-18 men’s hockey regular season with a matchup against the U de M Aigles Bleus on Saturday night in Moncton. Sun, 11 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180211igs9rq https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180209x9o2sp Wolfville, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen ended their regular season on home ice on a high note, defeating the U SPORTS No. 6 ranked Saint Mary’s Huskies 3-0. Axemen goaltender and Subway First Star of the Night Robert Steeves turned aside all 24 shots by the Huskies for his second shutout of the season. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180209x9o2sp https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180203wynv66 Wolfville, N.S. – The U SPORTS No. 8 ranked Acadia Axemen (16-10-2) snapped a five-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, downing the No. 2 UNB Varsity Reds (22-2-4) 4-3 in overtime. Kyle Farrell notched two goals in the win, while Remy Giftopoulos scored the OT winner 1:30 into the extra frame. Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180203wynv66 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180202vy8t6l Wolfville, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (15-10-2) continued their cold streak, dropping their fifth straight game in regulation, this time 6-3 to the UPEI Panthers (9-17-1). Despite an attempted comeback late in the game, the Axemen could not make up for their poor first period, which saw them give up three goals. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180202vy8t6l https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/201801280q4bau HALIFAX, N.S. - In AUS men’s hockey action at the Halifax Forum, the Dalhousie Tigers defeated the Acadia Axemen 6-2 in a game that was defined and dictated by penalties.   Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/201801280q4bau https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180125bn1uxp ANTIGONISH, N.S. – In a battle of U SPORTS top ten ranked teams, the No. 2 StFX X-Men defeated the No. 7 Acadia Axemen by a 4-1 score Wednesday evening at the Charles V. Keating Centre on Bell Let’s Talk night.  Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180125bn1uxp https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180112y34mkp WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The U SPORTS No. 6 ranked Acadia Axemen (14-5-2) were on fire downing the visiting No. 7 Saint Mary’s Huskies (15-6-1) by a score of 6-2 in front of a near capacity crowd of 2060. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180112y34mkp https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180106xrhek2 (Halifax, NS) The Acadia Axemen added an empty-net goal to beat the Saint Mary’s Huskies 4-2 on Saturday night at the Halifax Forum. It was a back and forth game, with the Huskies coming back to tie it up twice. The third Axemen lead of the night proved to be too big a hill to climb.  Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180106xrhek2 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180105w5jlys Wolfville, N.S – Neither the icy aftermath of a winter storm or the prospect of seeing the entirety of Canada versus Sweden game stopped the Axemen faithful from coming to Wolfville on Friday night. Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20180105w5jlys https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171205g4v2rm By John DeCoste '77 - It takes a special type of player, with a particular blend of skills, to have a real impact in Canadian university hockey today. It's becoming more apparent by the day that second-year hockey Axeman Stephen Harper is one of those players. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171205g4v2rm https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171204gdyb8u TORONTO (U SPORTS) – U SPORTS announced Monday the roster of the 2017 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey All-Star Team for the upcoming two-game series against Canada’s National Junior Team prospects. Included on the All-Star Team roster are Axemen Stephen Harper and Boston Leier. Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171204gdyb8u https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171202wxohnl WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The U SPORTS No. 7 ranked Acadia Axemen (11-5-2) ended the first half of their season on a sour note, losing 3-2 in OT to the No. 2 UNB Varsity Reds (15-0-3). Sat, 02 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171202wxohnl https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171201wb663g WOLFVILLE, N.S – Following two weeks on the road that saw Acadia go 2-2, the U SPORTS No. 7 ranked Axemen (11-5-1) defeated the UPEI Panthers (4-12-1) 6-3 in the first of two home games this weekend before the Christmas break. Axemen forward and Subway First Star of the Game Boston Leier scored two goals on the night to help the Axemen secure the win. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171201wb663g https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171125e94g8c Antigonish, NS - The U SPORTS No, 4 ranked StFX X-Men topped the No. 7 ranked visiting Acadia Axemen 2-1 in their last home game of the fall term. The victory marked the fifth consecutive win for the X-Men in a rough-and-tumble game Friday evening at the Charles V. Keating Centre in front of a crowd of 900.  Sat, 25 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171125e94g8c https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171125w2rju9 HALIFAX, N.S. - In AUS men?s hockey action at the Halifax Forum, the Acadia Axemen defeated the Dalhousie Tigers 3-1 in a game where quality chances were hard to come back. Sat, 25 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171125w2rju9 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171110voz0qo Wolfville, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (8-3-1) defeated the Moncton Aigles Bleus (1-8-2) 6-1 on Friday night in Wolfville, thanks to a strong performance from third star of the night, goalie Dawson Carty and an offensive outburst that saw the Axemen scored four goals in the second period. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171110voz0qo https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171108w7e2ra WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (7-3-1) had their three-game winning streak snapped in a 4-3 loss against the Saint Mary’s Huskies (7-3-1). Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171108w7e2ra https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171103xt92q1 Wolfville, N.S. – The U SPORTS No. 7 ranked Acadia Axemen (7-2-1) won in a nail-biting 6-5 OT win, which saw the Axemen lose a 5-1 lead, on Friday night against the No. 3 StFX X-Men (8-1-1). Fri, 03 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171103xt92q1 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171101wvuy9w WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (6-2-1) started their two-week home stand with a convincing 5-0 defeat of the Dalhousie Tigers (2-6-1). Axemen goaltender and Subway First Star of the Night, Robert Steeves turned aside all 38 shots he faced for his first shutout of the year.   Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171101wvuy9w https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171030m8v38p CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - By Thomas Becker - The Acadia Axemen surrendered their lead three times, but held the Panthers down long enough to escape the Island with a 7-5 win Saturday night.  Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171030m8v38p https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171028024v73 FREDERICTON, N.B. - One week after suffering a 3-2 overtime loss in Wolfville, the UNB Varsity Reds handed the Acadia Axemen a 7-2 loss.  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171028024v73 https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171021x7n7lu WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (4-1-1) ended their weekend on a high note, defeating the UPEI Panthers (2-4-0) 8-2, while extending their winning streak to three games. Acadia’s rookies had a strong showing, with Ryan Foss, Owen MacDonald and defenseman Michael Zipp all scoring their first goal of their USports caree Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171021x7n7lu https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171020yddeio WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (4-1-1) got off to a strong start for the double-header, defeating the U SPORTS No. 1 ranked UNB Varsity Reds (4-1-1) 3-2 in OT . The game marked the third straight home game for the Axemen that went past regulation time. Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171020yddeio https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171013x4eeyt WOLFVILLE, N.S – Homecoming weekend got off to a good start for the Axemen faithful on Friday night. On a night that saw the raising of a banner in honour of former educator, coach and Director of Physical Education and Athletics Fred Kelly.. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171013x4eeyt https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171012cwtxzf ANTIGONISH, NS - The U SPORTS No. 4 ranked StFX X-Men edged the No. 6 ranked Acadia Axemen by a 5-4 score Wednesday evening at the Charles V. Keating Centre. For the second time in a week, the Axemen have been on the short end of the stick with both games resulting in a 5-4 for the X-Men. The first loss came at the hands of an overtime shootout and this time, with 1:12 remaining in regulation time. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171012cwtxzf https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171007w6slvb HALIFAX, N.S. - The puck has dropped on the start of the 2017-2018 AUS men’s hockey season in an action packed weekend as the Acadia Axemen visited the Dalhousie Tigers as part of the Tigers home opener, Saturday night at the Halifax Forum. Sat, 07 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171007w6slvb https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171006xw6ugb WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (0-0-1) were unable to complete what would have been an epic comeback in their home opener on Friday night against the StFX X-Men (1-0-0), losing 5-4 in a shootout. The X-Men seem to have Acadia’s number, winning 4 of 5 regular season meetings last year as well. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.acadiaathletics.ca/sports/mice/2017-18/releases/20171006xw6ugb