2019-20 Acadia Men's Hockey News

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Three Valley athletes go from Campers to NCAA Division 1 student-athletes
Three Valley athletes go from Campers to NCAA Division 1 student-athletes

The Acadia Axemen hockey camps have been running for well over 30 years in Wolfville each summer. Throughout those years the focus of the camps has always been on skill development, work ethic, team & sportsmanship, and of course fun.

Logan Flodell eager for hockey to resume after MVP season
Logan Flodell eager for hockey to resume after MVP season

REGINA, SK - If there was a theme song for the longest off-season of Logan Flodell’s hockey career, it would probably be “stuck in the middle with you.”

Acadia Hockey preparing for positive opportunities for Youth
Acadia Hockey preparing for positive opportunities for Youth

WOLFVILLE, N.S. - There is no question there will be some alterations to this year's hockey camp programming, but change does not mean things cannot get better. Unfortunately, the Axemen's preparation for the coming season will be changed to a January AUS Conference start date but this may benefit the local hockey community.

Hockey's Maaskant named Student of the Year for 2020
Hockey's Maaskant named Student of the Year for 2020

The Acadia Alumni Association, in cooperation with The Athenaeum, is proud to announce that Clinton, Ontario native Liam Maaskant (’19) is the recipient of the Student of the Year Award for 2020.

Maaskant named Randy Gregg Award winner, Flodell named All-Canadian
Maaskant named Randy Gregg Award winner, Flodell named All-Canadian

HALIFAX, N.S. - Axeman Liam Maaskant who was named the Dr Randy Gregg (Community Service) Award winner, while teammate and goaltender Logan Flodell was named as a second-team all-Canadian goaltender as well.

Over five years at Acadia, Maaskant has left his mark
Over five years at Acadia, Maaskant has left his mark

By John DeCoste ’77 - When he arrived at Acadia in the fall of 2015 to study engineering and play varsity hockey for the Axemen, Liam Maaskant likely wondered what kind of impact being an Acadia student-athlete might have on him – and vice-versa.

Opportunity to host 2020 University Cup “a great legacy” for Acadia: Dickie
Opportunity to host 2020 University Cup “a great legacy” for Acadia: Dickie

By John DeCoste ’77 - Acadia is forging quite a reputation for hosting national championship tournaments, and from all accounts, the upcoming 2020 Cavendish Farms University Cup will be of the same high standard.

Three hockey Axemen and head coach named in AUS awards release
Three hockey Axemen and head coach named in AUS awards release

(HALIFAX, N.S.) - Atlantic University Sport is pleased to announce the 2019-20 AUS men's hockey major award winners and all-stars as selected by the conference's seven head coaches following regular season play. Second-year Acadia Axemen goaltender Logan Flodell (Regina, Sask.) has been named the AUS MVP.

Axemen close out regular season with a loss to X
Axemen close out regular season with a loss to X

Antigonish, NS – The Acadia Axemen closed out AUS regular season play with a 5-2 loss to the host StFX X-Men Saturday night at the Charles V. Keating Centre.  

Axemen post 7-2 win over Dalhousie in last home regular season game
Axemen post 7-2 win over Dalhousie in last home regular season game

WOLFVILLE N.S. – The Acadia Axemen’s Senior Night and final home game of the season proved to be a fruitful one, as they came away victorious over the visiting Dalhousie Tigers Friday night.

Former hockey Axeman William “Bill” Parker named Honorary Chairperson of the 2020 Cavendish University Cup
Former hockey Axeman William “Bill” Parker named Honorary Chairperson of the 2020 Cavendish University Cup

WOLFVILLE, N.S – Acadia University and Executive Director of Athletics, Kevin Dickie are pleased to announce William “Bill” Parker as the honorary chairperson of the 2020 Cavendish U SPORTS men’s hockey national championship hosted by Acadia and Sports Entertainment Atlantic from March 12-15 at Halifax’s Scotiabank Centre.

Axemen earn AUS quarterfinal bye with OTSO loss to Moncton
Axemen earn AUS quarterfinal bye with OTSO loss to Moncton

WOLFVILLE N.S – The Universite de Moncton Aigles Bleus left the Andrew H. McCain Arena with a win 4-3 overtime-shootout win over the home Acadia Axemen. The overtime loss earns the Axemen one point in the standings – clinching the second place in the AUS standings and a quarterfinal bye.

No. 1 Reds double No. 10 Axemen 4-2
No. 1 Reds double No. 10 Axemen 4-2

WOLFVILLE N.S. –The visiting UNB Reds picked up a 4-2 win against the hometown Acadia Axemen and extended their winning streak to 11 while ending Acadia's home game winning streak of 11.

Axemen survive late rally to beat Panthers 8-5 and end losing streak
Axemen survive late rally to beat Panthers 8-5 and end losing streak

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - The Acadia Axemen picked up a valuable win despite a strong UPEI Panthers comeback on Friday.   

Huskies double Axemen in Halifax
Huskies double Axemen in Halifax

HALIFAX, NS - In AUS men's hockey action, the Saint Mary's Huskies hosted the Acadia Axemen at the Dauphinee Centre and two power play goals helped propel the Huskies to a 4-2 win.

Moncton snap losing streak with 2-1 win over Axemen
Moncton snap losing streak with 2-1 win over Axemen

MONCTON, N.B. - Goals by Vincent Millette (Gabriel Vanier, Jeremy Hannah) and Maxime St-Cyr (Samuel Guilbault, Robbie Graham), 33 seconds apart midway in the first period, lifted the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus (10-8-6-0=26pts, 4th position) to a 2-1 win over Acadia University Axemen