The 2008-09 MCHC Champions Albany State Great Danes The Great Danes defeated Southern Connecticut on Sunday night to claim their third MCHC title in five years.  A hard fought game saw Albany take the lead for good on a goal from playoff MVP Mike Vanbaaron in the second period.  Congratulations to both teams for very successful seasons. __________________________________________________ The 2008-09 MCHC League Awards League MVP Steve Rosenkrantz SCSU Sportsmanship Award Joe Mazzie Farmingdale Top Goaltender Award Stephen Buccaletto Albany Rookie of the Year Justin Gelesky NJIT Best Defensemen Drew Luther Albany Scholar Athlete Award Andrew Churchill Union Playoff MVP Mike Vanbaaron Albany Congratulations to all Award Winners!!! __________________________________________________ Two MCHC Teams will head to the ACHA Division III Nationals.  Farmingdale will make their second trip in two years.  They open against Colorado University in their quest for a National Championship.  Albany will also be back at Nationals for their fourth straight attempt a National Championship. Albany will play their opening round game against College of Canyons.  Good Luck to Both MCHC Teams!  ___________________________________________________ MCHC All-Star Game Results Public (7) vs. Private (1) Three Stars of the Game: #1 - J.R. Berrotti #2 - Steve Buccellato #3 - Mike Pagliuco