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AHA Men's Weekly Release: Hasley Leading Bentley in Net

Hasley's stellar play has Bentley leading the AHA in points

BOSTON, Mass. - November 27, 2024 - Bentley leads Atlantic Hockey America with 24 points thanks in large part to Connor Hasley's elite play between the pipes. The Falcons have picked up wins in seven of Hasley's eight starts in conference play, and the junior netminder has stopped all 75 shots he's faced in his last three games.

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Hasley's Stellar Play Leading Bentley 
Bentley goaltender Connor Hasley has posted shutouts in three consecutive starts, and has four shutouts in his last five starts. The North Tonawanda, N.Y. native blanked Air Force in two games this past weekend, making 50 saves en route to being named AHA Goaltender of the Week. The junior goaltender has four shutouts on the season and seven in his career, both of which are Bentley program records. His four shutouts this season are tied for the national lead, and his 2.05 goals-against average ranks 20th nationally. In eight AHA games this season, Hasley boasts a save percentage of .922 and goals-against average of 1.83.

AHA Teams in National Polls 
With an overall record of 9-4-1 and a conference record of 8-2-0, Bentley received 22 votes in this week's USCHO Men's Poll released on Nov. 25. The Falcons also received 16 votes in the USA Hockey/The Rink Live poll released Nov. 25. Niagara received one vote in the USCHO poll.

Busy Week Ahead
Thanksgiving week features a mix of intriguing conference and non-conference games for a handful of AHA teams. Conference matchups this weekend include AIC at Robert Morris and Sacred Heart at Holy Cross.

The Week Ahead

Friday, Nov. 29
Army at (RV/RV) Massachusetts
AIC at Robert Morris*
(RV/RV) Union at (RV) Niagara
RIT at (RV) New Hampshire
Sacred Heart at Holy Cross*
Air Force at Brown

Saturday, Nov. 30
Air Force at Brown
(RV/RV) Union at (RV) Niagara
AIC at Robert Morris*
RIT at (RV) New Hampshire
Sacred Heart at Holy Cross*

Sunday, Dec. 1
(RV/RV) Bentley at (RV) Northeastern

Tuesday, Dec. 3
Army at Sacred Heart*
Canisius at RIT*

* - AHA conference game

By the Numbers
  • 9: Assists for RIT's Tyler Fukakusa in nine conference games, which is tied for the AHA lead.
  • 3.60: Goals per game for Bentley in conference play, which is tops in Atlantic Hockey. The Falcons have scored 36 goals in 10 conference games.
  • 6: Goals for Mercyhurst's Dustin Geregach on the season, ranking fifth in the AHA. Geregach has also added six assists for 12 points.
  • 14: AHA-leading points in conference play for Canisius' Matteo Giampa. The sophomore forward has 14 points on five goals and nine assists in seven conference games.
  • 3: Game-winning goals for Niagara's Plebs Prohorenkovs this season, which is tops among all Atlantic Hockey skaters.
  • 1.38: Goals allowed per game in conference play for Air Force, which is tops in the conference. The Falcons have allowed just 11 goals in eight AHA games.
  • 35: AHA-leading shots on goal per game for Holy Cross, leading the league. Liam McLinskey leads the Crusaders with 33 shots on goal in nine conference games.
  • 3: Power play goals for Sacred Heart's Felix Trudeau and Bentley's Kellan Hjartarson in conference play, which is tied for the AHA lead.
  • 10: Points for Army's Mac Gadowsky, which leads the Black Knights. The sophomore defenseman has tallied four goals and six assists on the season.
  • 25: Blocked shots for AIC's Evan Stella, which ranks eighth in Atlantic Hockey.
  • 11: Team-leading points for Robert Morris' Michael Craig. The sophomore defenseman is up to three goals and eight assists on the year.
About Atlantic Hockey America
Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) embarks on its first season in 2024-25 after the merger between the Atlantic Hockey Association and College Hockey America. The conference fields 11 men’s teams (American International College, Bentley University, Canisius University, The College of Holy Cross, Mercyhurst University, Niagara University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Robert Morris University, Sacred Heart University, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Military Academy), and six women’s teams (Lindenwood University, Mercyhurst University, Penn State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Robert Morris University, and Syracuse University). In 2025-26, Delaware University will join the women’s league. For more information, visit atlantichockeyamerica.com.