2018-19 Acadia Men's Hockey News

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Former Hockey Axeman McFarland named to Leafs staff
Former Hockey Axeman McFarland named to Leafs staff

TORONTO, ON - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today former hockey Axeman Paul McFarland will join the coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Mike Babcock.

Hockey Axemen add Pettersson as an assistant coach
Hockey Axemen add Pettersson as an assistant coach

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Acadia University and Acadia men’s hockey head coach Darren Burns announced today that former Axeman Daniel Pettersson will join the team’s coaching staff this fall.

Sportsnet Analyst and Former NHL General Manager Brian Burke to Headline Celebrity Dinner
Sportsnet Analyst and Former NHL General Manager Brian Burke to Headline Celebrity Dinner

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Brian Burke, Sportsnet hockey analyst and former NHL general manager will headline this year’s Acadia Axemen Celebrity Hockey Dinner in June.

Harper, McFadden & Maaskant named to Universiade Team Canada roster
Harper, McFadden & Maaskant named to Universiade Team Canada roster

TORONTO (U SPORTS) – U SPORTS announced Friday the rosters for Canada’s men's hockey team including Axemen Stephen Harper, Garrett McFadden and Liam Maaskant.

Wildcats partner with Acadia for Telus Cup bid
Wildcats partner with Acadia for Telus Cup bid

BERWICK, N.S – The Valley Wildcats hockey organization is proud to announce it has partnered with Acadia University and will submit a bid to host the 2021 Telus Cup, national midget hockey tournament.

Hockey's McFadden named to AUS All-Rookie Team
Hockey's McFadden named to AUS All-Rookie Team

(HALIFAX, N.S.) - Atlantic University Sport is pleased to announce the 2018-19 AUS men's hockey major award winners and all-stars. Acadia's Garrett McFadden was named to the AUS All-Rookie Team.

Moncton snaps 3-game Axemen winning streak with 2-1 win
Moncton snaps 3-game Axemen winning streak with 2-1 win

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The short-staffed Acadia Axemen (10-17-3) had their three-game winning streak snapped on Friday night in Wolfville in a 2-1 loss to the Moncton Aigles Bleus (14-11-4)

Axemen extend winning streak to three with win over SMU
Axemen extend winning streak to three with win over SMU

OLFVILLE, N.S. - The Saint Mary's Huskies faced off against the Acadia Axemen this Wednesday in Halifax in AUS men's hockey action. The Huskies tied a three goal deficit but after a late goal, Axemen went away with a 4-3 win. 

Axemen prevail in 6-3 win over StFX
Axemen prevail in 6-3 win over StFX

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (9-16-3) won a crowd-pleasing 6-3 game against the StFX X-Men (15-10-3) in what could be a first-round match-up in the AUS playoffs.

Axemen clinch last playoff position with win over Tigers
Axemen clinch last playoff position with win over Tigers

Wolfville, N.S. – For the fifteenth consecutive year, the Acadia Axemen (8-16-3) have secured a playoff spot, following a 5-2 win over the Dalhousie Tigers (6-20-1) on Wednesday night

Axemen lose 2-1 OT heartbreaker to U SPORTS No. 5 Huskies
Axemen lose 2-1 OT heartbreaker to U SPORTS No. 5 Huskies

WOLFVILLE, N.S – The Acadia Axemen (7-15-3) had their two-game winning streak snapped by the U SPORTS No. 5 ranked Saint Mary’s Huskies (18-7-1) in a nail-biting 2-1 OT loss.

Axemen top Tigers in 6-4 win
Axemen top Tigers in 6-4 win

Halifax, NS) - In an important game for AUS standings, the Dalhousie Tigers hosted the Acadia Axemen at the Halifax Forum on Saturday night.

Axemen snap 6 game skid with 5-0 win over X
Axemen snap 6 game skid with 5-0 win over X

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen snap a five-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the StFX X-Men on Friday night. Acadia was offensively dominant throughout the game, getting nearly three times more shots on net than the X-Men.

Axemen struggle with 5-2 loss to Huskies
Axemen struggle with 5-2 loss to Huskies

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (5-14-2) lost their fifth straight game following a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the second place Saint Mary’s Huskies (14-7-1). Although the Axemen led in shots and came close to tying the game in the third, they never held a lead during the game.

Moncton holds on to 2-0 win over Axemen
Moncton holds on to 2-0 win over Axemen

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia started off 2019 at home with a loss, as the Moncton Aigles Bleus shutout the Axemen 2-0 on Friday night in Wolfville. With their fourth consecutive loss, the Axemen remain tied for last place in their division with the Dalhousie Tigers, who also lost on Friday night.

Panthers edge Axemen 2-1 in Charlottetown
Panthers edge Axemen 2-1 in Charlottetown

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE - The UPEI Panthers renewed their rivalry with the Acadia Axemen on Friday night and in the middle of all the action was Kameron Kielly, who recorded a goal and an assist in a hard-fought 2-1 win.