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AIC’s Eric Lang talks Yellow Jackets, Atlantic Hockey, mentor Gary Wright: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 14

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by American International head coach Eric Lang. The conversation includes this year’s Yellow Jackets – now in first place in Atlantic Hockey and on a six-game winning streak – AHA’s competitiveness and its league championship in Utica, transfers, character, and his mentor, former AIC coach Gary Wright.

Here’s Bauer’s video feature on AIC freshman Reggie Millette that was mentioned in the podcast:

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ECAC Hockey commissioner Steve Hagwell on this season, NCAA tournament, 2020-21 overtime: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 15

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A conversation with incoming Hockey East commissioner Steve Metcalf: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast season 2 episode 20

No men’s D-I hockey conference was more impacted by COVID-19 than ECAC Hockey, which saw eight of its 12 teams elect not to play this season.

Commissioner Steve Hagwell joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a wide-ranging discussion, including how the remaining four teams have adapted, what short- and long-term outcomes there may be from pandemic protocols and student-athlete transfers, about the 2020-21 overtime changes, room for future growth of college hockey, and his conference’s NCAA bid prospects.

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American International’s Eric Lang on building the Yellow Jackets program, this season: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 14

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A conversation with incoming Hockey East commissioner Steve Metcalf: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast season 2 episode 20

American International clinched its third consecutive Atlantic Hockey regular season championship – no small feat for a team that few had heard of five years ago.

Head coach Eric Lang joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the growth and success of the program, a team that lost 10 seniors but which didn’t skip a beat, the recovery of Eric Otto from cancer, mentoring others, and keeping sharp in a season filled with cancellations and pauses.

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Fighting for Folgs, a day capped off by American International at Mercyhurst: USCHO Game of the Week episode 15

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While Saturday’s game between Mercyhurst and American International is half of a weekend series with playoff seeds in the forefront, it’s more significant because it’s part of a day called “Fighting for Folgs.”

Longtime hockey equipment manager and athletic trainer Mike Folga, affectionately known as “Folgs,” is battling cancer. Folga, who has held roles in the NHL, with Team USA, and other professional hockey jobs, is being recognized during a day of events aimed at raising support for him and his family, as well as for the American Cancer Society.

Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin previews the games and shares heartfelt thoughts about Folga with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger.

Those wishing to contribute can find out more at: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/alumni/fighting-folgs

Jim and Ed also preview other top match ups around the country this weekend.

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