Brian SullivanA respectable finish last spring was all well and good in coach Casey Jones’ first season in charge, but Clarkson’s improvement is hardly assured in 2012-13. Nine freshmen compose a full third of the Golden Knights’ roster, and the players who received their sheepskins in May left big skates to fill. First and foremost, the … Read more
“The Austin Smith era is over.” So began head coach Don Vaughan’s remarks during the preseason news conference. They’re not unreasonable words, either, considering what Smith meant to the program during his exceptional four years in Hamilton. But those memories are only that — memories — and it’s time to look ahead to a new … Read more
One of the first things anyone looks for from Cornell is, paradoxically, its opposition. This year’s schedule doesn’t disappoint, as five of the Big Red’s seven non-conference opponents played in the NCAA tournament last spring. “It’s a tremendous opportunity not just for our team but for our league,” coach Mike Schafer said. The table includes … Read more
Dartmouth appears to be the baby of the league this season with a 10-man freshman class and eight sophomores on top of that. The Big Green’s top two goalies of the past four years have gone, and a team that was wracked by injuries last season now faces the challenge of regrouping with new faces … Read more
For the first time in a half-decade, Harvard put together a truly sharp campaign. The 2011-12 season was record-setting for its number of ties (11, a national record, and a league-record nine ECAC draws), but the Crimson lost consecutive games only once all year and finished among the top four for the first time since … Read more
Here we go.. So we’re back for another year of picks. I lost track of my record from last year, but let’s say it was 2012 Red Sox-esque. (Brian: Ditto. Awful.) Saturday, October 6 Quinnipiac at Maine 7:00 Nate: It’s been a while since these teams last met. How long? Well, current Quinnipiac and Union … Read more
Here we go.. So we’re back for another year of picks. I lost track of my record from last year, but let’s say it was 2012 Red Sox-esque. (Brian: Ditto. Awful.) Saturday, October 6 Quinnipiac at Maine 7:00 Nate: It’s been a while since these teams last met. How long? Well, current Quinnipiac and Union … Read more
ECAC Hockey formally announced what Ken Schott broke last Friday: The league is returning to Lake Placid and Herb Brooks Arena for its men’s championship weekend. The contract reunites ECAC Hockey and the venerable venue for a three-year term, commencing in Spring 2014 and concluding in 2016, whereupon the league will reassess its options. This … Read more
ECAC Hockey formally announced what Ken Schott broke last Friday: The league is returning to Lake Placid and Herb Brooks Arena for its men’s championship weekend. The contract reunites ECAC Hockey and the venerable venue for a three-year term, commencing in Spring 2014 and concluding in 2016, whereupon the league will reassess its options. This … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — With Cornell’s defeat at the hands of Ferris State in Green Bay two weeks ago, it was ensured that only two teams would finish the 2011-12 season with a victory: the tournament champs (Boston College, as it turned out) and … Northeastern. The Huskies edged Boston University 5-4 in overtime in the … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — With Cornell’s defeat at the hands of Ferris State in Green Bay two weeks ago, it was ensured that only two teams would finish the 2011-12 season with a victory: the tournament champs (Boston College, as it turned out) and … Northeastern. The Huskies edged Boston University 5-4 in overtime in the … Read more
The Eagles allowed only one power-play goal in their last 48 short-handed chances this season. Brian Sullivan reports from the Frozen Four.
TAMPA, Fla. — As you’re watching the game Saturday, listen as well: There’s a very distinctive voice behind the Tampa Bay Times Forum’s public address microphone. Gene Honda may be announcing his first Frozen Four, but he’s no stranger to the stage. The Chicago native is the regular PA personality for the Chicago Blackhawks, White … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — As you’re watching the game Saturday, listen as well: There’s a very distinctive voice behind the Tampa Bay Times Forum’s public address microphone. Gene Honda may be announcing his first Frozen Four, but he’s no stranger to the stage. The Chicago native is the regular PA personality for the Chicago Blackhawks, White … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — This ain’t Seth Appert’s first rodeo … but it is his first time with this particular bull(dog). Rensselaer’s sixth-year head coach already has two rings, won as an assistant with George Gwozdecky and Denver in the springs of 2004 and ’05. He’s been to the Frozen Four numerous other times, fulfilling his … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — This ain’t Seth Appert’s first rodeo … but it is his first time with this particular bull(dog). Rensselaer’s sixth-year head coach already has two rings, won as an assistant with George Gwozdecky and Denver in the springs of 2004 and ’05. He’s been to the Frozen Four numerous other times, fulfilling his … Read more
The 2012 Hobey Baker Award winner is much more comfortable on the ice. Brian Sullivan reports from the Hobey Baker Award ceremony.
TAMPA, Fla. — Saturday will mark the sixth time that two teams with the same colors match up for the national title, and will be the second such sartorial situation pitting Hockey East against the CCHA. Past instances: • North Dakota beat Michigan State in 1959 • Cornell beat Boston University in 1967 • BU … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Saturday will mark the sixth time that two teams with the same colors match up for the national title, and will be the second such sartorial situation pitting Hockey East against the CCHA. Past instances: • North Dakota beat Michigan State in 1959 • Cornell beat Boston University in 1967 • BU … Read more
The Dutchmen took four minor penalties and gave up one big power-play goal in their loss. Brian Sullivan reports from the Frozen Four.