Game Notes

Brand New Season
Niagara is ready to begin the 2011-12 season, against the national runner-up No. 6/9 Michigan Wolverines at Yost Arena. The Michigan Wolverines advanced to the National Championship game last season, before falling to champion Minnesota-Duluth.

How To Catch The Game
Niagara's game against Michigan will be broadcast on WJJL 1440 AM. Jeremy White will be live from Yost Arena. To catch the radio broadcast from outside of Western New York, click here.

Starting Early...
Niagara’s game against Michigan is on Oct. 4, which is tied for the earliest start of a season for the Purple Eagles. Niagara started the 2002-03 season on Oct. 4, when they took part in the Lefty McFadden Invitational in Dayton, Ohio against Bowling Green.

Before Nearly Everyone Else
The Purple Eagles will begin their 2011-12 campaign before every team in the NCAA, except for Alabama-Huntsville and Lake Superior State. The Chargers and the Lakers kicked off the newest NCAA hockey season with a two-game series this past weekend.

Tough Schedule
Niagara takes on three teams earning a spot on the preseason rankings (USCHO/USA Today), playing No. 6/9 Michigan, No. 11 Union and No. 20 Cornell. Niagara also has games schedule against teams receiving votes, including Air Force, Holy Cross, Minnesota, Northeastern, Princeton and RIT.

Niagara Men's Hockey Season Preview w/ Head Coach Dave Burkholder