Hockey: Academy player finalists for national hockey award

U.S. Air Force Academy Eric Ehn has been chosen as a finalist for the Hobey Hat Trick as college hockey's top player. The junior center from Dexter, Mich., led the nation in scoring in 14 of the last 18 weeks and ranked 11th in scoring and second in assists. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Hockey: Academy player finalists for national hockey award

U.S. Air Force Academy Eric Ehn skates in action earlier this year against Holy Cross. The junior center is one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, college hockey's most prestigious individual honor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy Falcons tour New York

The U.S. Air Force Academy men's basketball team's views the Ladder 10 memorial at Ground Zero March 25 in New York City. The team is playing in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals March 27 against the Clemson Tigers in Madison Square Garden. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steve Grever)

Academy Falcons tour New York

The U.S. Air Force Academy men's basketball team poses for a photo March 25 during a tour of the Engine 54 fire station in New York City. The team is playing in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals March 27 against the Clemson Tigers in Madison Square Garden. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steve Grever)

Play ball!

The city of Peoria, Ariz., and the Peoria Sports Complex played host to Air Force Week during a 2007 spring training baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers March 21. Airmen were invited to attend and the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard posted the colors. The Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team jumped in the game ball. Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Spradley and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley threw out the first pitches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

San Diego defeats Falcons

Senior Cadet Karl Bolt connects on the first of his two home runs during the 12-9 loss to San Diego State March 22. He hit his 31st and 32nd career home runs, moving him into seventh place all-time at the Academy. Cadet Bolt also drove in 6 RBI's. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcon forwards march over Georgia in NIT

The Falcon starters stand up and cheer as their second string players increase their lead over Georgia late in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament March 19 at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena. Air Force went on to win, 83-52. The win over Georgia was Air Force's 25th of the season, a new school record. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. John Ross)

Falcon forwards march over Georgia in NIT

Air Force forward Dan Nwaelele breaks past Georgia guard Billy Humphrey for the basket March 19 at the Academy's Clune Arena. Nwaelele scored 19 points on the night. With the 83-52 win in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament, Air Force set a new record for wins in a season at 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. John Ross)

Falcon forwards march over Georgia in NIT

Air Force forward Jacob Burtschi takes to the air over Georgia guard Corey Butler March 19 in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena. Burtschi led the Falcons with 21 points, as Air Force went on to win, 83-52. Air Force set a school record for wins in a season with their 25th win. (U.S. Air Force photo/Danny Meyer)

Falcons fly high in NIT debut

Air Force center Nich Welch is fouled by Austin Peay defender Duran Roberson as he drives to the basket March 14 during the first round of the National Invitational Tournament. The Falcons defeated Austin Peay 75-51 at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena, and advanced to the second round against Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. John Ross)

Falcons fly high in NIT debut

Air Force forward Jacob Burtschi is defended by Austin Peay forward Fernandez Lockett in the first-round game of the National Invitation Tournament at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena March 14. All five Falcon starters, including Burschi, scored 13 points in their 75-51 win over the Governors in Air Force's first post-season victory in school history. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. John Ross)

Falcons fly high in NIT debut

Air Force center Nich Welch is fouled by Austin Peay defender Duran Roberson as he drives to the basket March 14 at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena. By defeating Austin Peay 75-51, Air Force won its first post-season game in school history and advances after the first round of the National Invitation Tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. John Ross)