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AHA Men’s Postseason Journal (March 26, 2026)

Bentley begins NCAA Tournament play Friday night in Albany.

ALBANY, N.Y. - Bentley, the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) Postseason champion and automatic qualifier for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, will begin play in the Albany Regional against No. 1-seeded Michigan (Big Ten) on Friday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN U. Tickets for the game at MVP Arena can be purchased here.

QUICK HITS
  • Since Jan. 1, Bentley senior forward Jake Black’s 32 points (15G-17A) through 23 games are the third-most in Division I, and his 15 goals are tied for the nation’s lead since the calendar turned to 2026.
  • The Falcons have found the back of the net 78 times since Jan. 1, the third-most of any Division I program.
  • Forward Owen Goodbrand is one of four freshmen to ever net multiple game-winning goals during the AHA Postseason, potting two during the 2026 tournament.
  • The Falcons have won four games by five or more goals this season, tied for the most in the AHA.
  • Bentley has met Michigan three times in program history, with the last meeting coming during the 2012-13 season, a 3-6 loss at Yost Ice Arena.
  • With back-to-back seasons as AHA Postseason champions, the Falcons become the fourth program in league history to take the title in consecutive years.


SWEDIN THE DEAL
Bentley netminder Lukas Swedin earned a spot on the AHA All-Rookie Team for his performance during the 2025-26 campaign. Among Division I freshmen goaltenders (min. 10 GP), Swedin’s 2.02 goals-against average is the fourth-lowest, his .921 save percentage is sixth-best and his 14 wins are also the sixth-most.

In 24 games, Swedin posted a 14-6-4 record. The freshman was named to the AHA Postseason All-Tournament Team after recording a 1.16 goals-against average, a .939 save percentage and two shutouts in five games.

ABOUT ATLANTIC HOCKEY AMERICA
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