Remembering Coach Rick
Assistant Coach Rick Miller passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 after a bout with cancer over the past several months. Rick was a coach, a mentor, and a friend and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Although we only knew him for a short time, he made an indelible mark on Aztec Hockey and the lives of our young men. read more>>
San Diego State Makes the Jump to ACHA Division II
The ACHA recently announced that San Diego State University will jump from DIII to DII competition beginning the 2008-2009 season. The jump comes after the Aztecs finished 2nd in the Nation in Division III last year.
Lane Smith Gets Daily Aztec Love
"Do your chores. Clean your room. Shovel the snow off the driveway. Then you can go play hockey.
Where Lane Smith is from, the surroundings are quite different. In Grand Forks, ND, the weather is cold and the roads are icy. Before you go outside, you put on gloves and a warm jacket. And most importantly, you don't forget a hockey stick." read full article >>
Coach David Hough Named ACHA West Region Coach of the Year
San Diego State Coach David Hough was recently named ACHA West Region Coach of the Year after leading the Aztecs to the National Championships for the second year in a row! Also being recognized was Sophomore Ben Nicoll who was named to the All-West First Team. Kolin Ozonian and Lane Smith were added to the All-West Second Team.
Nationals Media Coverage
The local newspaper did a great job of covering the ACHA tournament. Below is a list of the articles I was able to find on San Diego State. Photo's are available as well from the Tournament, if you would like to inquire about acquiring a disc please let me know, eljung83@gmail.com.
Aztecs Claim 2nd Place in Nation
In the Championship game saturday night the Aztecs fell to Cal of Penn. in Rochester, Minnesota. It was a hard fought game that saw the Aztecs jump out of the gate early in the first but unable to capitalize on early oppurtunities. Cal struck first and rolled with the momentum to an eventual 7-3 victory with some outstanding saves by their goaltender.
 Following the game the All-Tournament teams were announced and the winning teams were honored with trophy ceremonies. Tommy Neer earned All-Tournament First Team Honors, while Goalie Jacob Kalmonson, Forward Ben Nicoll, and Center Kolin Ozonian were all honored with all Second-Team honors.
The weekend capped an unforgettable season by the Aztecs. After coming out of nowhere last year to gain a bid to Nationals, to this year beating some of the best teams in the Nation on the biggest stage. The Aztecs went 23-1 during regular season play, finished #2 in the ACHA Pacific Division, won the PCHA title for the second consecutive year, and now finished #2 in the Nation. All around it was a great year and would like to thank all of the fans and parents who made this all possible. Thanks for a great season everyone, see you next year... (check back for more photo's)
Aztecs to Play in National Championship Game!
San Diego State got an early boost from Mikel Stevens scoring the first goal of the game against University of Central Florida. The Aztecs went up 2-0 by the end of the first and carried the momentum through to the end winning 7-0! Jacob Kalmonson lead the way with a shutout in net, stopping all 30 shots he faced. Mikel Stevens finished with a goal and an assist, and Anthony Sansone added two goals for the Aztecs. Photo's will be updated to the site in the coming days, however in the meantime click here to see photo's of the first couple days!
The Aztecs will battle for the National Championship tomorrow night against Cal of Penn University at 7:00 pm CST (5 pm Pacific)!!! Lets go Aztecs!!! READ ARTICLE ABOUT GAME IN LOCAL PAPER>>
Aztecs Skate into Final Four
SDSU took an early lead against Hope in the first when Kolin Ozonian scored on a short-handed breakaway. The Aztecs carried the momentum through the rest of the first, finishing the period 3-0. The second period presented back and forth scoring oppurtunities for both sides with Aztecs rimming a couple off the post. The Aztecs extended their lead in the third with another Shorty by Kolin Ozonian again, and tallies by Alec Nadelle and Lance Peterson in the final minutes to finish off the game 6-1.
The Aztecs will face off against University of Central Florida tomorrow at 6:00pm Central time. This will be the second meeting between the two squads in consecutive years at Nationals. The Aztecs defeated UCF last season in Indiana by a score of 3-2.
SDSU Beats Tennessee in First Round of National Championships
The Aztecs beat #3 seed Tennessee this morning 5-3 in Rochester, Minnesota to advance to the second round of the ACHA DII National Championships. The Aztecs will face off tomorrow at 7:30pm (MN time) against the winner of the Hope vs. Fairfield game.
San Diego State Headed to Nationals for Second Straight Year
The Aztecs are set to fly to Rochester, Minnesota Tuesday evening in order to prepare for their first round game against Tennessee at the 2008 ACHA National Championships. The tournment will run from Wednesday to Saturday. The bracket is now available online. Be sure to check back as we will be updating the site throughout the week.
Faces in the Crowd Radio Spotlight Part Deux
San Diego State Hockey was recently featured on a follow-up story by XTRA Sports 1360AM. A couple months back they had Coach Hough on as part of their segment "Faces in the Crowd." Last week they did a follow-up, and if you missed it here it is.
Aztecs Defend PCHA Title!
The San Diego State Aztecs defended their PCHA Title on Sunday by defeating CSU Northridge in the Championship game by a score of 12-2. The Aztecs beat NAU in the semifinals 7-0, after having a bye in the first round.
Aztec Hockey on 10 News San Diego
The Aztec Hockey team was recently featured in a story that ran on 10 News San Diego. If you missed it, it is now available online!
Aztec Hockey in San Diego Union-Tribune
"At the top of the ice is a graduate student who formerly played against the San Diego State club hockey team for a cross-town rival. Kolin Ozonian joined the Aztecs in the quest to play in the national championships." read full article>>
Coach David Hough on XTRA Sports Radio 1360AM
Coach Hough was interviewed on XTRA Sports Radio, Thursday December 20 at 1:45pm. If you missed it you can download and listen to the file now!
Kevin "Rudy" Kostick Gets Daily Aztec Love
Lovable sophomore sensation, Kevin Kostick got some love from The Daily Aztec on November 27, 2007. "Kevin Kostick may seem invisible among his peers. He certainly doesn't stand out. With a 5-foot-8-inch, 175-pound stature and a humble personality, Kostick could easily get lost in any crowd. But when the sophomore center laces up for the San Diego State ice hockey team, one thing remains more than visible - the size of his heart." continue reading>>
Aztecs on ESPN Radio 800
Check out ESPN Radio 800 in San Diego to hear SDSU Hockey's new radio ad! Or you may check it out right now in our media section.
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