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Air Force hosted Holy Cross at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs on Friday, March 1st for the first of game two in the Atlantic Hockey Conference.

Goaltender Tommy Nixon (1) defends the goal during the first period as Air Force hosts Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Defenseman Matt Slick (27) moves the puck past Evan Feno (18) during the first period as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Defenseman Matt Koch (7) passes to a teammate during the first period as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Keegan Mantaro (10) collides with forward Anthony Vincent (34) during the first period as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Trevor Stone (9) shoots the puck past defenseman Matt Slick (27) and goaltender Tommy Nixon (1) to score during the second period of the Air Force versus Holy Cross game on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fells to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Trevor Stone (9) shoots the puck past defenseman Matt Slick (27) and goaltender Tommy Nixon (1) to score during the second period of the Air Force versus Holy Cross game on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fells to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Pierce Pluemer (22) shoots on goal during the second period of the Air Force versus Holy Cross game on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fells to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Anthony Vincent (34) moves the puck away from goaltender Tommy Nixon (1) as Air Force plays against Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Goaltender Tommy Nixon (1) keeps his eye on the puck during the first period as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Crusader’s Will Brophy (8) and Charlie Barrow (15) break through the Falcon’s defense in the first period as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Evan Feno (18) passes to a teammate during the first period as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Defenseman Spencer Trapp (5) and forward Evan Giesler (15) battle for the puck as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Pierce Pluemer (22) takes a shot on goal during the first period as Air Force hosts Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Forward Evan Giesler (15) moves the puck toward the Crusader’s goal during the first period Air Force hosts Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Forward Evan Feno (18) races towards the other side of the ice during the first period as Air Force hosts Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Pete Kessel (26) evades forward Kieran Durgan (88) during the first period as Air Force hosts Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Walker Sommer (42) misses a shot on the Crusader’s goal during the first period as Air Force plays Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime. (photo by Liz Copan)

Defenseman Carter Ekberg (25) moves the puck away from Air Force’s net during the first period against Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime.(photo by Liz Copan)

Crusaders’ Peter Crinella’s shot is blocked by goaltender Billy Christopoulos (44) during the first period as Air Force hosts Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Forward Brady Tomlak (28) plays during the first period as Air Force hosts Holy Cross on Friday, March 1 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs. The Falcons fell to the Crusaders 2-1 in overtime and play again on Saturday at 5:05pm. (photo by Liz Copan)

After a scoreless first, Air Force’s Trevor Stone scored the Falcon’s only goal in the second period. The lead was short-lived as Holy Cross’ Michael Laffin tied the game at 16:16 in the second, forcing the Falcons into overtime.

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March 2, 2019March 6, 2019 by studiocopan Categories: Hockey, SportsTags: AHC, Air Force Falcons, Atlantic Hockey, Cadet Ice Arena, college athletics, Crusaders, Division 1, Gazette, Holy Cross, men's ice hockey, Multimedia, NCAA, Sports Leave a comment

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Air Force came to the ice on fire with Walker Sommer scoring in the first 35 seconds of the game against Canisius on Friday, February 15th, 2019 at Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The Falcons went on to shut down the Golden Griffins 3-0 and play each other again Saturday at 5:05pm at Cadet Arena.

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February 16, 2019 by studiocopan Categories: Hockey, SportsTags: Air Force, Atlantic Hockey, Cadet Icea Arena, Canisius, college athletics, Colorado, Falcons, Golden Griffins, NCAA Division I Ice Hockey, Sports Leave a comment

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Air Force hosts San Diego State in men’s basketball at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. The Falcons defeated the Aztecs 62-48. (photos by Liz Copan)

Aztecs guard Devin Watson (0) passes to a teammate in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Air Force Falcons’ guard Sid Tomes (3) blocks guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) during the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Lavelle Scottie (12) passes the ball during the first half of the versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Scottie added 16 points to the board, helping the Falcons defeat the Aztecs 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the second half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Aztecs’ Matt Mitchell (11) moves by Falcons’ guard Keaton Van Soelen (44) in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Ryan Swan (34) moves down the court in the second half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Swan added 15 points to the Falcon’s score, helping them defeat the Aztecs 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons’ guard A.J. Walker (10) and guard Keaton Van Soelen (44) block Aztecs’ forward Jalen McDaniels (5) in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Aztecs forward Nathan Mensah (31) and Falcons forward Lavelle Scottie (12) tip off on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the beginning of the second half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Air Force sings the Air Force song in celebration of their 62-48 win over San Diego on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Guard A.J. Walker (10) moves the ball down court during the second half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons guard Chris Joyce (5) leaps to score against San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Ryan Swan (34) shoots and scores in the second half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Swan added 15 points to the Falcon’s score, helping them defeat the Aztecs 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the second half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Lavelle Scottie (12) passes past forward Matt Mitchell (11) in the first half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Air Force celebrates their 62-48 win over San Diego on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Guard A.J. Walker (10) walks on to the court before the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Walker was the Falcons’ high scorer with 19 points. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48.(photo by Liz Copan)

Ryan Swan scores on a free throw in the first half of the game against San Diego on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons guard A.J. Walker (10) darts away from Aztecs guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) in the second half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons guard Chris Joyce (5) passes to forward Lavelle Scottie (12) in the first half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons’ guard A.J. Walker (10) move by Aztecs’ guard Jordan Schakel (20) in the first half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons’ forward Ryan Swan (34) powers past San Diego’s defense in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the second half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons head coach Dave Pilpovich strategizes during a time out in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the beginning of the second half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the second half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

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January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 by studiocopan Categories: Basketball, SportsTags: AFA, Air Force basketball, college athletics, Colorado, San Diego State, SDSU, Sports Leave a comment

AFA Football vs. New Mexico 10-18-2014

The U.S. Air Force Academy football team and head coach Troy Calhoun rush the field on October 18, 2014, where the Falcons met the New Mexico Lobos at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons defeated the Lobos 35 to 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz Copan)

New Mexico quarterback Cole Gautsche is stopped by Air Force’s defense and offensive lineman Andrew Ruechel.

Air Force Academy’s Gavin McHenry breaks past the New Mexico Lobos defense.

October 23, 2014December 17, 2018 by studiocopan Categories: Football, SportsTags: Air Force Academy, college athletics, Falcons, football, Mountain West conference, New Mexico Lobos, Sports Leave a comment