2023-24 Acadia Men's Hockey News

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Axemen welcome goaltender Nicholas Sheehan
Axemen welcome goaltender Nicholas Sheehan

WOLFVILLE – Acadia men’s hockey has added goaltender Nicholas Sheehan to their 2024-25 recruitment class.

Shortt and Collins named Acadia athletes of the year
Shortt and Collins named Acadia athletes of the year

WOLFVILLE – Acadia University's Department of Athletics celebrated the 2023-24 season on Wednesday night at the annual Fred G. Kelly Awards Night, hosted in Andrew H. McCain Arena.

Axemen welcome blue-liner Conor Shortall
Axemen welcome blue-liner Conor Shortall

WOLFVILLE – The Axemen continue to build towards the 2024-25 season with the commitment of defenceman Conor Shortall of the Cape Breton Eagles.

Axemen welcome MJHL leading scorer Dalton Andrew
Axemen welcome MJHL leading scorer Dalton Andrew

WOLFVILLE – The Acadia Axemen are excited to announce Dalton Andrew’s commitment to the men’s hockey program for the 2024-25 season.

Yamazaki and Couture named Acadia athletes of the week
Yamazaki and Couture named Acadia athletes of the week

WOLFVILLE – Thomas Couture (men’s hockey) and Rio Yamazaki (women’s basketball) have been named Acadia athletes of the week for the period ending February 18.

Couture named AUS first team and all-rookie goaltender
Couture named AUS first team and all-rookie goaltender

WOLFVILLE – Axemen goaltender Thomas Couture (Levis, QC) has been recognized by the AUS for his stellar performance in his rookie season at Acadia.

Axemen score three unanswered goals to power past Tigers
Axemen score three unanswered goals to power past Tigers

WOLFVILLE – The Acadia Axemen had a big three-goal third period to pick up a 4-2 victory over the Dalhousie Tigers in their final home game of the regular season on Friday night in Wolfville.  

Panthers propel past Axemen with three-goal third
Panthers propel past Axemen with three-goal third

WOLFVILLE – The UPEI Panthers bounced back from a two-goal deficit with three unanswered goals in the first 6:12 of the third period to earn a 4-3 victory over the Acadia Axemen on Tuesday night in Wolfville.

Russell and Sellan named Acadia athletes of the week
Russell and Sellan named Acadia athletes of the week

WOLFVILLE – Brendan Sellan (men’s hockey) and Samantha Russell (women’s basketball) have been named Acadia athletes of the week for the period ending February 4.

McDonnell scores overtime winner as Huskies top Axemen
McDonnell scores overtime winner as Huskies top Axemen

WOLFVILLE – After taking the game to overtime with a goal in the final minute of regulation, the Axemen fell 4-3 to the Saint Mary’s Huskies thanks to the game-winning goal by Declan McDonnell (Buffalo, NY).

Axemen lose to UNB, split weekend
Axemen lose to UNB, split weekend

FREDERICTON - The UNB REDS scored four consecutive goals in a 4-1 win over the Acadia Axemen in the 32nd annual Mark Jeffrey Memorial Game, Saturday night at UNB’s Aitken Centre. 

Deakin-Poot scores twice in win over Aigles Bleus
Deakin-Poot scores twice in win over Aigles Bleus

The Acadia University Axemen scored two quick goals in a span of 27 seconds midway through the first period to defeat the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus 5-1 on Friday night in an Atlantic University Sport men's hockey game at the J.-Louis-Lévesque Arena in front of more than 670 spectators. 

Dorsey and Wilson named Acadia athletes of the week
Dorsey and Wilson named Acadia athletes of the week

WOLFVILLE – Hudson Wilson (men’s hockey) and Rebecca Dorsey (women’s volleyball) have been named Acadia athletes of the week for the period ending January 21.

Axemen rebound with victory over X-Men
Axemen rebound with victory over X-Men

WOLFVILLE – Acadia’s three-game losing skid came to an end on Saturday night as they beat the StFX X-Men 3-2 in front of 1,326 fans at Andrew H McCain Arena in Wolfville.

Tigers score five unanswered to top Axemen
Tigers score five unanswered to top Axemen

HALIFAX - The Dalhousie Tigers beat the Acadia Axemen 5-3 Friday night at the Halifax Forum. 

No. 1 ranked UNB continue perfect season with win over Axemen
No. 1 ranked UNB continue perfect season with win over Axemen

WOLFVILLE – Despite the game being within reach for much of the night, the Acadia Axemen were unable to ruin the UNB Reds perfect season as the No. 1 ranked team improved to 22-0-0 with a 4-1 win on Friday night in front of 919 fans at Andrew H McCain Arena.