Fast start keys Boston College over Merrimack

In the lead up to Friday and Saturday’s matchup against No. 3 Boston College, Merrimack coach Mark Dennehey scouted BC at the Beanpot, taking particular note of the starts the Eagles had against Harvard and Boston University. Much like in those games, the Eagles got off to a fast start Friday night, and after four … Read more

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Weekend Picks: Feb. 12

It’s hard to believe there are only two weeks left in the season before the playoffs begin. Instead of the CHA killing me last week, it was Hockey East. I went 22-8-3 (.712) to move to 331-96-49 (.746) on the year. Let’s see if I can stay above .750 on the regular season. Friday, Feb. … Read more

Weekend Picks: Feb. 12

It’s hard to believe there are only two weeks left in the season before the playoffs begin. Instead of the CHA killing me last week, it was Hockey East. I went 22-8-3 (.712) to move to 331-96-49 (.746) on the year. Let’s see if I can stay above .750 on the regular season. Friday, Feb. … Read more

Weekend Picks: Feb. 12

Well, thanks to Minnesota-Duluth’s spirited comeback, I gained another game on Matthew. Last week, I went 3-1 (.750), while Matthew went 2-2 (.500). On the year, I am 92-43-14 (.664), while Matthew is 87-48-14 (.630). We’ve got four weeks left, so hopefully I can hold off any rally from Matthew and take the season picks … Read more

Weekend Picks: Feb. 12

Well, thanks to Minnesota-Duluth’s spirited comeback, I gained another game on Matthew. Last week, I went 3-1 (.750), while Matthew went 2-2 (.500). On the year, I am 92-43-14 (.664), while Matthew is 87-48-14 (.630). We’ve got four weeks left, so hopefully I can hold off any rally from Matthew and take the season picks … Read more

Anas scores two as Quinnipiac trumps Colgate 6-3

The Quinnipiac Bobcats took a deciding 6-3 victory against the Colgate Raiders to further increase their lead atop the ECAC. Special teams was the deciding factor in the game, as the Quinnipiac’s fourth-ranked power play in the nation got to work. The Bobcats (21-1-6, 12-0-4 ECAC) went five-for-three on the man advantage while holding the … Read more

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Kuraly’s goal, assist, key Miami rally over St. Cloud

For the second night in a row, Miami (11-13-3, 6-10-2-2) came out of the gates with a fast and furious brand of brand of hockey, only to be daggered by a St. Cloud State (23-6-1, 13-4-1-1) goal in the final minutes of the first period. Unlike Friday, Miami maintained that offensive pressure and, spurred on … Read more

Ellis stops 32 as Providence edges Maine

Friday night’s game between Providence and Mainewas scoreless into overtime before Providence won it. In Saturday’s rematch, the offenses showed up as both teams lit the lamp twice in the opening frame. Providence added one in the second and another in the third for a 4-2 victory at the Alfond Arena. The game-winner came with … Read more

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Danny Tirone’s 43 saves lead UNH to 3-2 Upuet of No. 8 Mass.-Lowell

“Thank God,” was the reaction from New Hampshire coach Dick Umile after the Wildcats’ upset win over No. 8 Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday night at Tsongas Center, despite being outshot 45-16 by the River Hawks. UNH goaltender Danny Tirone (43 saves) completely stood on his head throughout the entire game and was the difference. Tirone’s phenomenal … Read more

Connecticut and Merrimack battle to tie

In another Hockey East battle between two teams seeking points in the standings, Merrimack came out hard and dominated early on, but Connecticut hung in there en route to a 2-2 tie in a very entertaining game. “It’s Hockey East; that team can defend and they do a very good job keeping things to the … Read more

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St. Lawrence and Rensselaer battle to draw

In an important ECAC hockey matchup between Rensselaer and St. Lawrence, the teams battled to a highly entertaining 1-1 tie. The action came quickly in the first period, as RPI got on the board just 26 seconds in. Laura Horwood was left open in the slot, and Shayna Tomlinson found her with a pass from … Read more

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Weekend Picks: Feb. 5

I had a pretty good week last week, going 24-7-2 (.757). On the year, I am now 309-88-46 (.749). It’s hard to believe there are only three weeks left in the regular season. Let’s see how we do this week. Friday, Feb. 5 Rensselaer at Clarkson The Golden Knights can be mercurial, but I like … Read more

Weekend Picks: Feb. 5

I had a pretty good week last week, going 24-7-2 (.757). On the year, I am now 309-88-46 (.749). It’s hard to believe there are only three weeks left in the regular season. Let’s see how we do this week. Friday, Feb. 5 Rensselaer at Clarkson The Golden Knights can be mercurial, but I like … Read more

Weekend picks: Feb. 5

Well, thanks to correctly picking Miami to beat Denver Friday, Matthew gained a game back on me. I still hold a lead as we go into the home stretch of the season. Last week, I went 5-3 (.625) to move to 89-42-14 (.662), while Matthew went 6-2 (.750) to move to 85-46-14 (.634). We’re light … Read more

Weekend picks: Feb. 5

Well, thanks to correctly picking Miami to beat Denver Friday, Matthew gained a game back on me. I still hold a lead as we go into the home stretch of the season. Last week, I went 5-3 (.625) to move to 89-42-14 (.662), while Matthew went 6-2 (.750) to move to 85-46-14 (.634). We’re light … Read more