If history is to repeat itself, the Acadia Axemen will need to elevate their play against the defending conference champion St. Mary's Huskies. In five post season meetings dating back to 1996, Acadia has won every series against the Halifax school. Acadia can be excused for it's slow start in game one after a nearly two week layoff while the Huskies were already playoff tested versus Moncton. The Axemen elevated their game through the final two periods to hang on for a 2-1 victory but game two… Continue

As the Axemen prepare for post season battle on Wednesday, I'm reminded of Acadia's hockey journey several years back. When Darren Burns took over as head coach nine years ago, the hockey program was in need of a major tune up. The vision at the time was clear, recruit character players who would form the foundation for years to come. Coach Burns promoted a five year plan and it was executed perfectly with a conference title, the first in a decade, in 2006. Thanks to a number of challenges, not… Continue