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On the final rock the rink for the 2024-2025 season, presented by Liberty University, we sit down with MD1 Head Coach Kirk Handy to talk about this past season and making it to the final four. We also sit down with newly named MD2 Head Coach Christian Garland and talk about being promoted from assistant to head coach.
On this week's episode of rock the rink, presented by Liberty University, we sit down with new MD1 assistant coach Ben Hughes to talk about stepping into his new role and this past season with MD2. We also sit down with WD2 Head Coach Rena Leone as she took her program to back to back national appearance in a program history making season.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, we sit down with D2 Players Josh Martin and Cade Pawluk to talk about this past season. We are also joined by 6-time National Champ Head Coach Chris Lowes to reflect on the lady flames winning another title.
On this week's episode of Rock the Rink, we sit down with Men's D1 Hockey's players Hayden DeMars, Tucker Shields and Liam Cox-Smith. And sit down with Women's D1 Players Sophia Adamek and Brookelyn Beauchamp.
On this weeks episode, We sit down with Men's D3 Head Coach Josh Wagner and Women's D2 Players Madison Gaddy and Isabel Gracia. We also talk about the flames first set of recruits that have signed.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, We recap our Men's and Women's D1 Hockey Teams national tournaments. We also have WD1 Defenseman Madison Glynn and Peyton Carle joining us to talk about their careers at LU.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, We recap our Men's D2, Men's D3 and Women's D2 Hockey Teams national tournaments.
Hockey is back in the Hill City, and the push to nationals is underway. On this week's Rock the Rink, we break down the Men's D2 series vs. Lindenwood with two of the team's seniors, Lane Skon and Jared Matley. Then, we preview the Men's D1 series, as No. 10 Calvin comes to town to kick off the spring semester.
On this weeks show, we recap the Flames sweeping Niagara before they take on the defending Champs, Adrian College. We also preview our other teams in action, as WD1 head back out to St. Louis for a pair of top 5 matchups. MD2 host MSU-Denver. WD2 prepare to send their seniors off right vs West VA. And MD3 sweeps the #1 team in their conference.
On this weeks episode, we recap the Flames sweeping the defending champs. WD1 split on the road vs a pair of top 4 opponents. MD2 get much needed sweep before the end of the regular season. WD2 continue to dominate in the southeast. And MD3 prepare to take on an old rival for a ACCHL match-up.
On this weeks Rock the Rink, we recap the Men's D1, Men's D2, Men's D3 and Women's D1 final games of 2024. Women's D1 Head Coach Chris Lowes stops by to recap his team's fall semester.
On this week's Rock the Rink, we recap the flames successful trip at the Maryville Showcase before they take on Drexel to close out the fall semester. We also recap at Women's D1 vs Minot St. and Men's D2 playing vs teams in the northeast before they host Niagara and Ohio to close out the year. Men's D3 head on the road to take on Middle Tennessee. And Men's D1 Players Truett Olson and Jackson Vercellono sit down with us.
On this week's Rock the Rink, we preview the MD1 team traveling to the Maryville showcase before Thanksgiving break. Will also preview Women's D1 hosting Minot St. Men's D2 and Women's D2 hit the road one more time this semester. And Men's D3 coach Josh Wagner stops by to tell us about his teams season.
On this week's Rock The Rink, we recap the Men's D1 games vs Ohio. Women's D1 claim the #1 ranking in the country while they go 3-0 at the WMCH Showcase. Men's D2 fall to Lindenwood. While Men's D3 defeat App. St. to claim the #1 spot in the ACCHL. Were join by Assistant Captain Kate Waholf of Women's D2 to talk about the lady flames upcoming ACCHL showcase.
On this week's Rock The Rink, We look at the Men's D1 teams past series vs Stony Brook and Niagara. Before they take on rival Ohio for Military appreciation night. Women's D1 take down #1 Maryville in the teams first ever Midnight Game. Men's D2 split with Northeastern. Women's D2 and Men's continue to roll past teams.
On this weeks Episode, we recap the Men's D1 team's series vs Maryville before they tae on Stony Brook. Women's D1 hit the road against the defending national champs Adrian. Brielle Fussy and Alex Keith from their tea, stop by. Plus Women's D2 hit the road for a 4 game road trip. Men's D2 prepare to face Miami OH. And Men's D3 are back in action vs Wake Forest.
On this week's Rock the Rink Presented by Virginia Army National Guard, we recap the Flames split vs Adrian before faceoff with Maryville at home. Guest, Goaltenders Konrad Kausch and Nick Bernstein stop by. We Recap MD3 vs Penn State and WD2 vs Maryville. And Men's D2 are back in action vs Kentucky at home.
On this week's Rock the Rink Presented by Virginia Army National Guard, we recap the flames win vs Rival Delaware before they head up to face the defending champs Adrian. Plus we recap MD2 weekend at the Concordia Showcase, WD2 season opener, and preview MD3 open the season with Penn State. Justin Forth and Michael Williams join us on today's pod.
On this week's Rock the Rink, we recap the impressive outing from the men's D1 team, where the Flames outscored Pittsburgh 17-0 over the span of two games to get back on track just in time for the first "Midnight Mayhem" of the season.
On this week's Rock the Rink Presented by Virginia Army National Guard, we break down the Men's D1 loss to the FGCU Eagles and sit down with Men's D2 players Macguire Graham and Thomas Kayner to recap the team's statement sweep over FGCU the very same weekend.
On this week's Rock the Rink Presented by Virginia Army National Guard, We sit down with Men's D1 Captain Sam Feamster. As Men's D1 prepares to host FGCU. We also preview MD2 and WD1 weekend series vs FGCU and HTI.
On this weeks podcast, we talk about Men's D1 team opening the season vs UNC and Men's D2 opening the season vs Delaware. We also recap the Women's D1 team wining 6-0 vs Washington Pride and Women's D2 going 4-0 in their exhibition showcase.
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New season of Rock the Rink is here. This week we preview the Men's and Women's D1 teams and their new look rosters. Plus Head Coach Kirk Handy stops by to kick off the year.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, we sit down with Men's D1 Head Coach Kirk Handy. To talk about the teams past season, the team heading into next year, and how Liberty Hockey has become a nationally known program across each of the school's 5 divisions.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, We sit down with Flames Recruitment Coordinator Bret Berthiaume and Head D2 Women's Coach Rena Leone.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, we take a look at the Men's D1 Hockey Teams schedule for next season. Plus, we have Women's D1 Head Coach Chris Lowes sitting down with us to talk about this past year and his teams incoming recruits.
On this edition of Rock the Rink, we sit down with new MD1 Captain Sam Feamster. Plus we talk about the newest LU recruits.
On this addition of rock the rink, we sit down with Ben Hughes and recap the Flames Recruitment Select Camp. We discuss Men's D1 and Women's D1 new captains, and talk about more recruit signings for both teams.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, We talk about the start of LU's off season and some of the recruits they have signed. Plus, we have MD3 Head Coach Josh Wagner, to talk about his first season as the team's new coach.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, we recap all 5 of Liberty's Hockey teams competing in their respective National Tournaments.
With nationals right around the corner, we take a look at all 5 of Liberty Hockey's teams path to a championship.
Liberty Hockey returns from their missions trip over seas to battle with Syracuse. We recap that series and preview their upcoming match vs Stony Brook. Men's D1 Head Coach Kirk Handy also joins us. Lady Flames split exhibition with HTI and now prepare for ACHA Play. After a tough showing at the Miami OH Showcase, Men's D2 come back home to take on Keene St. Men's D3 roll past CNU and look ahead to College of Charleston. Women's D2 fall just short of beating Navy. And Kerr's Korner is back to start of the new year.
Liberty Hockey closes the fall with a sweep over the Pitt Panthers. The Lady Flames suffer there first back to back loses of the year but respond with a win over Jamestown. Men's D2 Fall to FGCU while Men's D3 sweep Penn. St. Harrisburg for the first time. Women's D2 come in at #4 in the rankings as they dominate UVA. And Kerr gives us our Health tip heading into the Holiday season.
Men's D1 look to close out the fall strong as they take on Pitt in a nationals rematch. #1 ranked Women's D1 take on #2 Midland in a potential national championship preview D2 head down south to face FGCU while Men's D3 look to split the season series vs Penn. St. Harrisburg on the road. Women's D2 warp up their fall with a sweep vs Maryville. And we have a new Kerr's Korner just in time for the Christmas season.
Liberty Hockey Come off sweeping #12 rival Ohio to make it 5 straight. Men's D2 split with Lindenwood out west, just in time for the first Men's D2 rankings. Men's D3 fall short in their home Debut vs PSU. And after a week off, Women's D1 and Women's D2 take on Maryville in a home double header heading into the Thanksgiving break.
Liberty Hockey comes off there second weekend sweep of the year ahead of their match vs rival Ohio. Women's D1 have an impressive road trip victory vs Adrian and Miami OH. Men's D2 keep their win streak alive after sweeping Northeastern. They will next head to St. Louis to take on Lindenwood. Women's D2 Split on the road again and Men's D3 make their home debut vs Penn. St. Harrisburg.
On this addition of Rock the Rink, Men's D1 splits the weekend vs Delaware while Men's D2 have a big sweep vs the defending champs. Men's D3 rolls past Stevenson, Women's D2 close out their 3-game roadtrip strong, and Women's D1 prepare for their final 4 rematch vs Adrian.
Liberty Hockey Splits vs #9 Maryville before traveling up to face Delaware. Women's D1 sweep UMass in dramatic fashion. Women D2 Salvage their first 3-game roadtrip of the Season. Men's D2 take on the Defending Champs UMass at home and Men's D3 hit the road vs Stevenson. Plus an all new Kerr's Korner.
On this week's episode, we look back at the Men's D1 Hockey team Competing in Minot and as they prepare to face Delaware. Women's D1 kick off ACHA play vs McKendree, while Women's D2 looks to tame the Terrapins of Maryland. Men's D2 face rival NC State in a Home and Home series, and Men's D3 kiced off AAU play vs SouthCarolina. Plus a new addition of Kerr's Korner and we give you our stars of the month.
On this weeks podcast, we recap the Men's D1 Teams matchup vs the Defending Champs Minot St. Before the team heads up to North Dakota for the rematch. We also take a recap Women's D1 taking on Washington Pride. Men's D2 Swept the Blue Hens of Delaware before the home double header with Women's D2. As they both take on Rowan. And Men's D3 open the year vs AAU foe South Carolina.
On this week's episode, Liberty Hockey takes on the defending champs Minot St in a rematch of last year's Final 4 match-up. Women's D1 start there season vs. Washington Pride while Men's D2 take on former MACH Foe Delaware. And it's a new edition of Kerr's Korner.
On this week of Rock the Rink, we sit down with Men's D1 Head Coach Kirk Handy to talk about the upcoming match-up vs. the Icepack of NC State. Plus we take a look at the Women's D2 and Men's D3 teams for this upcoming season.
New season of Liberty Hockey means a new year of Rock the Rink Pod. As this season we will have multiple episodes filmed this year and posted unto YouTube. On this first episode of the new season, we talk about the Men's D1 Hockey team heading into the 2023-2024 season.
On this episode we do a little house cleaning. As we talk about MD1 and WD1 recruits, Men's D1's New Captain, The World Cup of Hockey and other Liberty Hockey News.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, we talk about Men's D2, Men's D3 and Women's D2 team's past season.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, we break down this past season for the Men's D1 and Women's D1 teams. As well as sit down with the team's respective head coaches Kirk Handy and Chris Lowes and reflect on this past season.
With Nationals complete, we take a look back at the Men's D1, Women's D1, Men's D2 and Men's D3 teams competing at their respective National tournaments.
Nationals is on the Horizon, this episode we preview all the upcoming matchups for Men's D1, Women's D1 and Men's D2 at the ACHA National Championships as well as look at Men's D3 path in the AAU Collegiate Cup. Also in the studio is Strength Coach Cole Seaborn and Kerr posses an interesting question along with his health tip of the week.
Liberty Hockey comes away with a big split vs the #1 team in the nation and now turn their attention to the national championship. Lady Flames fall short of winning their fifth conference title. They look to now regroup as they head into nationals as the #1 seed. Men's D2 has their pool announced for nationals. Men's D3 close out the regular season with a dominating sweep over App. St. And Women's D2 narrowly miss the bid to qualify for nationals in the midst of controversy.
Liberty Hockey manages split with #4 Ohio. The Flames now prepare to host #1 Minot St. to close out the regular season. Women's D1 finished the year with an impressive sweep vs Adrian. The Lady Flames are now preparing for the WMCHL Conference Playoffs. Women's d2 cruise past Maryville, but will it be enough to get them to nationals. Men's D3 prepare to host App. St. before the ACCHL Playoffs. Plus, we talk about the outdoor game that featured a huge Men's D2 rivalry as well as talk D2 regional awards. And Kerr gives us another help tip heading into nationals.
Liberty Hockey is back in action taking on #3 ranked Ohio. Men's D2 Close out the year with an impressive Northeast road trip finale, but will it be enough to keep the at #1 in the southeast. The Lady Flames host rival Adrian in their regular season finale. Men's D3 have an impressive offensive display vs High Point. Men's D3 Head Coach Josh Graham joins us on the show.
Liberty Hockey as a huge split with the #2 ranked Adrian Bulldogs. We also take a look at the future World Cup of Hockey games, that could feature some flames from Men's D1. Women's D2 have a huge win, then hit a bump on their road to nationals. Men's D2 keeps on rollin and Men's D3 have a dominating showing on the road as well. Plus, Big News coming about the CHF and what that will mean for Men's D3 and maybe even the ACHA.
Liberty Hockey has a renewed focus and drive as they are set to host #2 Adrian. We update Flames Nation on Josh Fricks and his progress. Men's D2 take out another top regional team, but will it be enough to move up in the rankings. Women's D1 can't complete the sweep vs. Minot State as they drop Game 3 to the Beavers. Women's D2 roll past Mercyhurst while Men's D3 split with Delaware on the road. And Kerr gives us our health tip of the week.
On this episode, we break down this past weeks action from all 5 teams of Liberty Hockey while also updating our listeners on how Josh Fricks is doing. Follow joshys.journey on Instagram. And a special mention, if you would like to help out former flames, the Docksteader’s, you can help support their battle with cancer here:
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Men's D1 have a rough start to the new year as they fall to Ohio on the Road. Women's D1 hit the road for the final time of the regular season. As Head Coach Chris Lowes stops by. Men's D@ Handle Rowan before heading to the Miami of Ohio Showcase. While Women's D2 look to rebound vs West VA after losing to Rowan. And Men's D3 Start the new year vs CHF foe Penn St. of Harrisburg.
A new year means a new set of Rock the Rink episodes! On this edition, we preview the upcoming first set of games as Men’s D1 hit the road vs rival Ohio. Associate Head Coach Jeff Boettger stops by to talk about the season so far and the road ahead for the team. Men’s and Women’s D2 start the year off vs Rowan as the first set of home games I the LIC. And Women’s D1 have Assistant Captains Yannick Truter and Brityn Fussy stop by to talk about the ladies’ mission trip to Finland.
In this Christmas edition of rock the rink, we take a look back on all 5 teams first semesters. We talk about what we are looking forward to doing during the Christmas season, new additions coming to Men's D1 Hockey, and a few fun midseason awards. Plus, we talk about the Lady Flames preparing for their first ever Mission trip to Finland which if you want to help support them and donate, you can go to this link: https://clubsportsgiving.liberty.edu/campaigns/womens-d1-hockey-1#/
Men's D1 close out the year with a split vs Maryville. Women's D1 and Men's D3 continue their winning ways. While Men's D2 and Women's D2 split at home. We preview each teams next set of games in the spring and give you our stars of the week. On the second to last episode of 2022.
Men's D1 take out the UNLV Rebels and now turn their attention to the Saints of Maryville to close out the fall. Head Coach Kirk Handy joins us in the studio to preview that matchup. Women's D1 look to cement themselves at the top of the ACHA before heading into next semester as they head out west to take on ASU. Men's D2 play host to Northeastern, Men's D3 host Neuman, and Women's D2 host Delaware to close out their fall semesters. We talk about our favorite thanksgiving foods and give you our stars of the week.
Liberty Hockey increases their win streak vs the Blue Hens and now set their sites out west as they prepare to take on the #1 team in the nation. Women's D1 come away victorious in #1 vs #2 matchup against Adrian. D2 Men Win the Wagon wheel while D3 Men take out an old foe. Kerr gives us a new health tip before thanksgiving, Rett tells us about his 2nd favorite team the Leafs, Steve gives us insight on his moving journey, and Pat talks about the best college football program you've never heard of.
Men's D1 take down rival Stony Brook and now prepare to host another former conference rival in the Delaware Blue Hens. Women's D1 dominate Game 1 vs Miami OH but had a defense battle in Game 2. Men's D2 Take out the Bearcats of Cincinnati ahead of the first regianal ranking. Men's D3 had a bizarre raodtrip to App State. Kerr tells us more about gut health, while Rett gives us a game to download to play in your free time, and we give our stars of the week.
Men's D1 spilt the weekend with Robert Morris and now prepare to renew their rivalry with Stony Brook. Women's D1 are back in action taking on Miami Ohio at home. Men's D2 host Cincinatti before the first Men's D2 regional rankings. Men's D3 keep rolling and look to take their win streak on the road vs App State. While Women's D2 have a bit of a break coming off of the Navy Showcase. We also talk about if it's to early to set up for Christmas and Thanksgiving Traditions. Debut a new segment called "Kerr's Korner" and give our stars of the week.
Men's D2 host competitive showcase and go 2-1. They now take a break before hosting southeast regional foe Cincinnati. Women's D1 do what they do best and keep rolling this time defeating a pair of NCAA D3 schools. Men's D3 continue their winning streak vs CNU. While Women's D2 get ready to head back on the road at the Naval Academy Showcase. And Men's D1 begin their 6-game home stand. Plus, we give you our stars of the week.
Men's D1 Split on the road at Adrian. While Men's d2 have a controversial split vs the defending champs at home U. of Mary. Women's D2 take out Rowan at home before hitting the road to compete at the Naval Academy Showcase. Womens D1 and Men's D3 are back in action after having some time off. And Head Women's D2 Coach Rena Leone drops by to help us breakdown the action and we give you our stars of the week.
Men's D2 defend home ice as the take our RPI before a rematch with the Defending National Champs. Women's D1 Keep on rolling as they pick up wins to start ACHA play. Women's D2 Have a strong showing at the Delaware Showcase. And Men's D1 have tough losses on the road at Minot before heading back out of town to take on Adrian. Plus we debut our stars of the week and Assistant D2 Men's Coach, Christian Garland stops by on this addition of Rock the Rink.
Men's D1 take out the Purple Eagles in their first matchup vs a ranked opponent. Now they gear up for their first road trip. Women's D1 keep on winning and showcasing their offensive might this time vs HTI. Men's D2 have a strong showing at the Gopher showcase. While Men's D3 defeat the Vols of Tennessee in thrilling fashion and Women's D2 start the season off right in their home opener vs West Virgina.
The Men's D1 team take care a business rolling past the Mountaineers of West Virginia. As they now turn their attention to Niagara ahead of the season's first midnight game. Women's D1 open the season with an offensive display vs Washington Pride. Men's D2 take out Delaware, as their season ramps up at the Gopher Showcase. Men's D3 have their season opener vs conference foe Tennessee. And the Women's D2 team open their season vs West Virginia at home.
On this episode of Rock the Rink, we breakdown the Men's D1 Team opening the season vs the Ice Pack of NC State and Men's D2 home opener vs the Ohio State Buckeyes. Men's D3 gain valuable experience at the Neuman showcase and the D1 Lady Flames open their season vs Washington Pride.
It is game week. We sit and talk about the opening games of the season as the Men's D1 team host NC State, while the Men's D2 team host Ohio State for the first time in over a decade. And Men's D3 hit the road for the Neuman showcase.
On this addition of Rock the Rink, we look back at the Men's D2 and Men's D3 season, preview their upcoming schedules and speak with Men's D3 Head Coach Josh Graham.
On this week's edition of rock the rink, we sit down and talk about the defending champs, the Women's Division 1 Hockey Team and the Women's Division 2 Team. We take a look back into their respective seasons as well as preview their upcoming schedule and talk about their recruits. We also have former D1 Women's Captain Vanessa DeMerchant talk to us about her time at LU.
On todays edition we take a look at the upcoming season for the Men's Division 1 Hockey team. We look talk about the incoming recruits, the upcoming schedule, and a couple members of the men's team will stop by.
As the offseason heats up, we talk about incoming recruits for Liberty Hockey and the recruiting process. Coach Hughes stops by to talk about the Men's D2 Team. And we take a look at the up coming Prospect Camp on May 11-13.
With Liberty Hockey Season Wrapped Up we now head into the offseason. We have Kirk Handy and Chris Lowes in the studio. We talk a little bit about recruiting and we take a look at some upcoming events for the team
Liberty Hockey Season Comes to a close as all of the flame's teams have wrapped up their respective nationals. We recap each team's national event as well as take a look back into another hockey season finishing up here in Lynchburg.
The Lady Flames have once again been crowned the champs of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey League. D3 Men Battle hard but fall to Rival Coastal in the ACCHL Championship Final. D2 Men’s pool is set as we take a look at their path to the championship along with the Men’s Division 1 team. On a new rock the rink. The Lady Flames have once again been crowned the champs of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey League. D3 Men Battle hard but fall to Rival Coastal in the ACCHL Championship Final. D2 Men’s pool is set as we take a look at their path to the championship along with the Men’s Division 1 team.
Liberty Hockey Splits their final home series vs Jamestown to close out the regular season. While the Lady Flames turned up the heat on the Bulldogs of Adrian. Men’s D2 take home the MACH Conference title. And Men’s D3 start to get red hot at the right time. It’s a new rock the rink.
Liberty Hockey went toe to toe with the Minot State Beavers in a top 3 match-up. While the D2 Flames headed south to take on Florida Gulf Coast to decide who will get the auto-bid to nationals. D2 Lady flames took on the Lakers of Mercyhurst on the road and the Men’s D3 team look to continue to climb the ranks of the CHF vs West Virginia and Penn St.
Liberty Hockey splits the weekend series vs the Rebels of UNLV. D2 Men send their seniors off right with two big wins vs the Delaware Blue Hens. D3 Men flex their offensive muscles as they sweep High Point. And the D1 and D2 Lady Flames hit the road for key games this weekend.
Liberty Hockey splits the weekend on the road vs the Seawolves of Stony Brook, while the Lady Flames keep on winning as they begin preparing for the post season push. Men’s D2 have had an impressive start to the spring semester but will it be enough to lock up a spot at nationals? And Men’s D3 take on High Point as they start prepping for the ACCHL Conference Championship.
D2 Men close out the semester with a weekend sweep. We take a look back at the fall semester for all 5 Hockey teams. With Christmas, approaching we talk about our favorite Christmas foods. And a few other fun topics are on the agenda.
Liberty Hockey finishes the fall semester strong after dominating victories over the mountaineers of West Virginia. D2 Lady Flames keep the streak going as they take down the lady mountaineers. D3 Men Split the weekend series vs the Cougars of Charleston. Plus, Men’s Division 2 prepare to close out the fall semester vs conference foe Rider.
Liberty Hockey Finishes prepares for round two of midnight mayhem as they take on the mountaineers of West Virginia. The Lady Flames cruise to dominating wins over ASU to close out their Fall. And the rest of Liberty Hockey rev up as we prepare for the final two weeks of the fall semester.
Liberty Hockey splits the weekend series against a familiar foe in the bobcats of Ohio. Newly Name #1 Lady Flames showcase why they are the #1 team in the nation. While the D3 Men get back into the win column. And we take a look at the first Division 2 Men’s ranking ahead of the thanksgiving break. It’s a new rock the rink headed your way.