Hockey Pushes Past Yellow Jackets

Backed by a 38-save performance by Cole Bruns, the Army West Point hockey team pushed past American International, 2-1, Saturday night to complete the weekend sweep. Army captured four points on the weekend and is first in Atlantic Hockey standings. Nick DeCenzo and Brendan Soucie bookended an AIC goal to clinch the game for Army. Blake Box, Tyler Pham, Zach Evancho and Conor Andlre were credited with assists for the Black Knights. Pham's assist was the 75th point of his career and 53rd assist for the most on the team. Army's penalty kill was superb as the defense killed off all five and picked up seven blocked shots from seven different players. Bruns picked up 38 saves on the night for a season-high. It is the second straight season that Army has begun league play 2-0. The Black Knights improve to 65-29-7 in the all-time series against the Yellow Jackets and head coach Brian Riley boasts a 30-17-6 mark. Read More