Brian SullivanLast zero zoinked The nation’s last unbeaten finally took its tumble, as Colgate scored four goals in the last 12 minutes of Friday’s game to ground the Green (more on Colgate in a bit). Dartmouth went on to draw in Ithaca the following night, bringing its record to 5-1-2. Junior Eric Robinson’s eight goals in … Read more
Last zero zoinked The nation’s last unbeaten finally took its tumble, as Colgate scored four goals in the last 12 minutes of Friday’s game to ground the Green (more on Colgate in a bit). Dartmouth went on to draw in Ithaca the following night, bringing its record to 5-1-2. Junior Eric Robinson’s eight goals in … Read more
Dartmouth downs Union There were a number of exciting games this weekend, but the marquee matchup was undoubtedly in Hanover, N.H. when 4-0-1 Dartmouth hosted 6-1-1 Union. The Dutchmen entered the Granite State on a seven-game unbeaten streak, while the home team was eager to prove that its undefeated record was no fluke. Union worked … Read more
Dartmouth downs Union There were a number of exciting games this weekend, but the marquee matchup was undoubtedly in Hanover, N.H. when 4-0-1 Dartmouth hosted 6-1-1 Union. The Dutchmen entered the Granite State on a seven-game unbeaten streak, while the home team was eager to prove that its undefeated record was no fluke. Union worked … Read more
Friday’s contest between Harvard and Union bore little resemblance to the last time the teams tangled in Beantown. Unlike last year’s frigid and blustery Fenway tilt, this battle included eight goals, four goalies, and a true pugilistic edge. The only common thread was the victor: The Dutchmen triumphed by a 2-0 margin outdoors, and now, … Read more
The Cornell Big Red got to 3-0-1 the hard way. The program’s traditional defense-first, defense-last, goaltending-everywhere-in-between mantra has begun to evolve in recent years but the time-tested approach is what got the Red through their first four games unbeaten. The team is averaging two-and-a-half goals a game — it hasn’t scored more than three in … Read more
No givers in Red & Green Cornell and Dartmouth – the two Big Colors of Division 1 – are also the only remaining unbeatens among college hockey’s top ranks. Each squad is 3-0-1, with the Big Red taking three points and the Big Green four this weekend. Both teams may also consider themselves lucky after … Read more
No givers in Red & Green Cornell and Dartmouth – the two Big Colors of Division 1 – are also the only remaining unbeatens among college hockey’s top ranks. Each squad is 3-0-1, with the Big Red taking three points and the Big Green four this weekend. Both teams may also consider themselves lucky after … Read more
Harvard brought the lightning and Brown delivered the thunder in this tumultuous tilt, but ultimately, the Crimson’s shock-and-awe bested Bruno’s brawn in a 3-2 Ivy League result. Freshman Kyle Criscuolo, sophomore Colin Blackwell and senior Brendan Rempel scored within 5:06 of the second period for Harvard (2-0-0, 1-0-0 ECAC) and junior backstop Raphael Girard made … Read more
These are Nate’s picks for the weekend; check back for my own as soon as I can post them! -Brian Friday, Nov. 2 Alabama-Huntsville at St. Lawrence There’s a lot going on for the Saints in their home-opening weekend. St. Lawrence is ranked No. 16 in the latest USCHO poll, their first appearance in the … Read more
These are Nate’s picks for the weekend; check back for my own as soon as I can post them! -Brian Friday, Nov. 2 Alabama-Huntsville at St. Lawrence There’s a lot going on for the Saints in their home-opening weekend. St. Lawrence is ranked No. 16 in the latest USCHO poll, their first appearance in the … Read more
Final six are underway Harvard may be the last remaining Division I team to allow a goal (5-0 victors over Bentley on Saturday), but Cornell made the biggest statement this weekend with a twin-killing of Colorado College in Ithaca. The Big Red held the Tigers to two goals on 42 shots in 2-0 and 3-2 … Read more
Final six are underway Harvard may be the last remaining Division I team to allow a goal (5-0 victors over Bentley on Saturday), but Cornell made the biggest statement this weekend with a twin-killing of Colorado College in Ithaca. The Big Red held the Tigers to two goals on 42 shots in 2-0 and 3-2 … Read more
No one’s sewing Frozen Four patches onto their sweaters yet, but solid starts out of St. Lawrence and Quinnipiac have the respective regions rumbling for more. Each squad is exhibiting a new twist or two this year. Let’s start with the Skating Saints and first-year head coach Greg Carvel. No cupcakes for hungry Saints “I … Read more
Still a few weeks off from intra-conference conflicts, but an encouraging nine-game docket awaits ECAC Hockey this weekend, including a couple of intriguing road deuces with St. Lawrence at Maine, and RPI at Minnesota State. Friday, Oct. 19 Bowling Green at Colgate 7:00 pm ET Brian: The Falcons and Raiders already have an opponent in … Read more
Still a few weeks off from intra-conference conflicts, but an encouraging nine-game docket awaits ECAC Hockey this weekend, including a couple of intriguing road deuces with St. Lawrence at Maine, and RPI at Minnesota State. Friday, Oct. 19 Bowling Green at Colgate 7:00 pm ET Brian: The Falcons and Raiders already have an opponent in … Read more
This weekend featured a lot of close games for ECAC Hockey members – five of the dozen tilts were decided by a goal, or not decided at all – but who’s surprised? Welcome to another coronary-inducing year in the tightest league in all the land. Clarkson so close, yet so far The Golden Knights bit … Read more
This weekend featured a lot of close games for ECAC Hockey members – five of the dozen tilts were decided by a goal, or not decided at all – but who’s surprised? Welcome to another coronary-inducing year in the tightest league in all the land. Clarkson so close, yet so far The Golden Knights bit … Read more
So, Union is the new powerhouse in the conference. But wasn’t Yale hoisting the Whitelaw chalice just a couple of days ago? Or Clarkson, or St. Lawrence? Or was it Cornell? Or Harvard? The short answer: Yes. Welcome to ECAC Hockey. The tightest top-to-bottom conference in the country kicks off another season on Nov. 2, … Read more
The year 2012 has not been kind to Brown so far, as a dismal second half rife with injuries was capped with a high-profile recruiting defection. Coach Brendan Whittet was never one to lament, though, and is ready to learn from past mistakes and move on to a new year. “Looking back on last year … Read more