Hockey Clinches First Round Bye With Weekend Sweep

The Army West Point Hockey team completed its weekend sweep over Sacred Heart with a 4-3 victory Saturday night. With the four-point weekend, Army finished tied for third in Atlantic Hockey standings with 30 points. Holy Cross edged the Cadets in the tie breaker, but the Black Knights won it over Air Force to earn the fourth-place slot. The service academy rivals will renew their rivalry Mar. 9-11 for a best of three series in the Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinals. Army finished tied for third in Atlantic Hockey standings with 30 points. The Cadets return to the Quarterfinals of the AHC for the third-straight season. It is the second consecutive year to earn a First-Round bye. The Black Knights earned four points on the weekend for its first home sweep of the year and third overall. For the eighth time this season, the Cadets netted two goals on the power play. Army honored its 11 firsties prior to the game and sent them off with an alma mater salute after tonight's game. To purchase tickets, Click Here, or by calling the ticket office at 1-877-TIX-ARMY or in person at Gate 3 of Michie Stadium. Read More