2022-23 Acadia Men's Hockey News

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Axemen and X-Men to face off again in playoffs after 4-2 loss at STFX
Axemen and X-Men to face off again in playoffs after 4-2 loss at STFX

(ANTIGONISH, N.S.) - A three-goal spree in the opening five minutes of the third period helped the STFX X-Men defeat the Acadia Axemen 4-2 on Saturday night at the Charles V Keating Centre.

Axemen move into fifth place after 4-3 win over Dalhousie
Axemen move into fifth place after 4-3 win over Dalhousie

(WOLFVILLE, N.S.) – It was a big win on Friday’s Seniors Night for the Acadia Axemen, as they defeated the Dalhousie Tigers 4-3. Acadia came out on top despite giving up three power-play goals.

Four unanswered goals lead to a 4-1 win over host Moncton
Four unanswered goals lead to a 4-1 win over host Moncton

MONCTON, N.B. - The second period was again problematic for the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus (11-15-1-1=24pts, 5th position) as they allowed three goals and then loss 4-1 against the Acadia University Axemen (10-15-2-1=23pts, 6th position)

REDS score three in the third to grab 6-3 win over visiting Axemen
REDS score three in the third to grab 6-3 win over visiting Axemen

FREDERICTON, N.B. - The U SPORTS No. 2 ranked UNB REDS scored three times in the third period to beat the Acadia Axemen 6-3, in Atlantic University Sport men’s hockey action, Friday, at UNB’s Aitken Centre.

Axemen pick up 3-2 win on the Island
Axemen pick up 3-2 win on the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - The Acadia Axemen picked up a hard-fought 3-2 win on the road versus the hometown UPEI Panthers, moving one step closer to solidifying a playoff position. 

Axemen end five game home stand with loss to Huskies
Axemen end five game home stand with loss to Huskies

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – The Acadia Axemen (8-15-1-1) ended their five-game home run on a sour note, as they lost 4-1 to the Saint Mary’s Huskies (17-9-0-0).

U SPORTS No. 3 REDS end Axemen streak at three
U SPORTS No. 3 REDS end Axemen streak at three

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – All good things come to an end. In this case, it was the three-game winning streak for the Acadia Axemen (8-13-2-1) that was snapped by the UNB REDS (19-3-1-1) in a 5-1 loss on Saturday night.

Axemen extend winning streak to three by edging Moncton
Axemen extend winning streak to three by edging Moncton

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Make it three in a row for the Acadia Axemen (9-12-2-1) as they defeated the Moncton Aigles Bleus (10-13-1-0) 3-2 on Friday night. The win means that the Axemen trail Moncton by two points in the standings for fifth place.

Axemen top U SPORTS No. 5 Panthers in second win of the weekend
Axemen top U SPORTS No. 5 Panthers in second win of the weekend

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Make it two in a row for the Acadia Axemen (8-12-2-1) as they had a strong performance in a 4-2 win over the UPEI Panthers (14-7-1-1) on Saturday night.

X-Men hand Axemen second loss of 2023
X-Men hand Axemen second loss of 2023

ANTIGONISH, N.S. - The STFX X-Men snapped a three-game losing streak with a convincing 6-3 victory over the visiting Acadia Axemen at the Charles V. Keating Centre on Saturday night. 

Tigers top Axemen in first game of 2023
Tigers top Axemen in first game of 2023

HALIFAX, N.S. - The Dalhousie Tigers Men's hockey team welcomed the Acadia Axemen to the Halifax Forum on Friday night for both teams' first game of the new year. 

Zazula named to U SPORTS hockey all-star squad
Zazula named to U SPORTS hockey all-star squad

TORONTO – For the eighth time since 2015, a team of U SPORTS men’s hockey all-stars will be facing members of Canada’s National Junior Team Selection camp as a part of its preparation for the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship.

Axemen end first half of the season with a 3-2 loss to Dalhousie
Axemen end first half of the season with a 3-2 loss to Dalhousie

HALIFAX, N.S. - The Dalhousie Tigers beat the Acadia Axemen 3-2 in Saturday night men's hockey action at the Halifax Forum. 

Axemen grab OT win vs STFX for second win in a row
Axemen grab OT win vs STFX for second win in a row

ANTIGONISH, NS - The Acadia Axemen went into the Christmas break on a high note, dropping the STFX X-Men 5-4 in overtime, with defender Merrick Rippon (Ottawa, ON) ending the game and sealing the win Wednesday night at the Antigonish Arena.  

A 5-2 win over Moncton snaps an Axemen seven game losing streak
A 5-2 win over Moncton snaps an Axemen seven game losing streak

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – It was the end of a seven-game losing streak for the Acadia Axemen (5-9-2) on Saturday night, as they defeated the Moncton Aigles Bleus (10-7-0) by a score of 5-2.

Axemen lose in overtime against U SPORTS No. 1 ranked REDS
Axemen lose in overtime against U SPORTS No. 1 ranked REDS

WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Two streaks continued on Friday night in Wolfville following a 2-1 OT victory for the U SPORTS No. 1 ranked UNB REDS over the Acadia Axemen.