Brian SullivanTAMPA, Fla. — Union coach Rick Bennett talks about Jeremy Welsh and more after the team’s practice Wednesday at Tampa Bay Times Forum. [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEPPxGUgLXM width=500]
TAMPA, Fla. — Union coach Rick Bennett talks about Jeremy Welsh and more after the team’s practice Wednesday at Tampa Bay Times Forum. [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEPPxGUgLXM width=500]
TAMPA, Fla. — Supporters and skeptics alike look at the Union Dutchmen as a great success … so far. Winning a widely marginalized league and playing largely local opponents will create that perception, it must be said. Such an image begs the question from all corners: How will Union fare … not if, but when … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Supporters and skeptics alike look at the Union Dutchmen as a great success … so far. Winning a widely marginalized league and playing largely local opponents will create that perception, it must be said. Such an image begs the question from all corners: How will Union fare … not if, but when … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Union had a great season last year: The Schenectady, N.Y., program won its first regular season title and advanced to its first NCAA tournament, to boot. But the truth finally came out a month ago, from junior Jeremy Welsh. “We can say it now, but it was huge,” Welsh said about making … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — Union had a great season last year: The Schenectady, N.Y., program won its first regular season title and advanced to its first NCAA tournament, to boot. But the truth finally came out a month ago, from junior Jeremy Welsh. “We can say it now, but it was huge,” Welsh said about making … Read more
The school is one of four non-Ivy League institutions playing Division I hockey that don’t offer athletics aid. Brian Sullivan reports.
Like most college kids, the Union Dutchmen decided that after waiting 21 years, it was due for one heck of a party. The Schenectady icers outlasted Harvard and its red-hot goalie Raphael Girard 3-1, to win their first ever ECAC tournament title in their 21st year as a Division I program. “It means that we … Read more
Questions about lost leads have plagued the Big Red more than the issue has, coach Mike Schafer says. Brian Sullivan reports from the ECAC Hockey Championship.
Well now, Friday wasn’t quite as competitive as we were expecting, was it? Union and Harvard each put a woodshed whuppin’ to Colgate and Cornell, respectively, and the result is the first Dutchmen-Crimson finale in league history. No. 1 Union vs. No. 3 Harvard The offenses were prolific, the goaltending solid and timely, and we … Read more
Well now, Friday wasn’t quite as competitive as we were expecting, was it? Union and Harvard each put a woodshed whuppin’ to Colgate and Cornell, respectively, and the result is the first Dutchmen-Crimson finale in league history. No. 1 Union vs. No. 3 Harvard The offenses were prolific, the goaltending solid and timely, and we … Read more
The Crimson goaltender has saved 147 of 155 shots in the postseason. Brian Sullivan reports from the ECAC Championship.
In a Hobey versus Hobey hoe down, Union and ECAC goaltender of the year Troy Grosenick skunked Colgate and superstar Austin Smith in a 6-2 rout Friday evening. The Dutchmen scored once on the power play, once more shorthanded and four times at even strength to strong-arm the Raiders and advance to their second ECAC … Read more
Late with the picks, so you know they’re gonna be good. Right? No. 1 Union vs. No. 4 Colgate Friday’s matinee – 4:30 start time – pits the Cleary Cup champs against the redemption-minded Raiders. The Dutchmen took both games from ‘Gate this year, though it is worth pointing out that those contests were within … Read more
Late with the picks, so you know they’re gonna be good. Right? No. 1 Union vs. No. 4 Colgate Friday’s matinee – 4:30 start time – pits the Cleary Cup champs against the redemption-minded Raiders. The Dutchmen took both games from ‘Gate this year, though it is worth pointing out that those contests were within … Read more
Why is Austin Smith a Hobey Baker Award candidate? Maybe it’s because slights have provided motivation. Brian Sullivan reports in our series of stories on likely Hobey Baker Award finalists.
Don’t change that channel, ECAC Hockey fans! In fact, don’t even bother turning on the TV, for the league’s championship weekend will not be televised this year. The league confirmed today that it could not find a suitable carrier for its flagship event, to be held for the second time at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic … Read more
Don’t change that channel, ECAC Hockey fans! In fact, don’t even bother turning on the TV, for the league’s championship weekend will not be televised this year. The league confirmed today that it could not find a suitable carrier for its flagship event, to be held for the second time at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic … Read more
Well, we have our final foursome: Union, Cornell, Harvard and Colgate. Look familiar? They were the top four teams in the regular season, too. That, ladies and gentlemen, is why byes are important. Time and a half Surprisingly, only three of the weekend’s 10 games went to overtime, and two of those games were between … Read more
Well, we have our final foursome: Union, Cornell, Harvard and Colgate. Look familiar? They were the top four teams in the regular season, too. That, ladies and gentlemen, is why byes are important. Time and a half Surprisingly, only three of the weekend’s 10 games went to overtime, and two of those games were between … Read more