Candace Horgan

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Josh Archibald watched the opening faceoff from the penalty box. That was before UNO coach Dean Blais was ejected before the first period ended, and both teams scored in their own nets in the second. Archibald went on to notch a hat trick in a bizarre battle for redemption in a … Read more

WEST POINT, N.Y. — It took overtime to settle the scoring battle between American International College and Army. In the end, it was AIC’s Jon Puskar who scored the game-winner for a 5-4 win. It was Puskar’s 88th collegiate point, tying former Yellow Jackets captin Jereme Tendler on the team’s career scoring list. “Starting off … Read more

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers (8-15-5, 7-11-3 AHA) started off right with the first goal of the game in the first period during a power-play opportunity. Unfortunately for the Tigers, this was the last goal they would score in the game, as the Robert Morris Colonials (11-13-4, 11-6-4 AHA) scored five unanswered … Read more

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — A better effort wasn’t enough for the Northern Michigan Wildcats to salvage a weekend split against the Ferris State Bulldogs, as Ferris State took a 2-1 win en route to the sweep. “I was real happy with our effort tonight; we played exceptionally well,” said Northern Michigan coach Walt Kyle. “We … Read more

OXFORD, Ohio — A three-goal second period powered the Western Michigan Broncos to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Miami RedHawks, completing a season sweep. Junior goalie Frank Slubowski earned the win after coming on in relief. He was perfect, stopping all 24 shots he saw in 46:08 of play. Slubowski said he was happy … Read more

HAMDEN, Conn. — Justin Baker scored the game-winning power-play goal for the St. Lawrence Saints as they came back to defeat the No. 3 Quinnipiac Bobcats, 3-2, Saturday night at the High Point Solutions Arena. St. Lawrence coach Greg Carvel called a timeout after Connor Jones was whistled for interference and the Saints were going … Read more

HOUGHTON, Mich. — Five minutes can make or break a hockey game. Just ask the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers. Tied 1-1 in the second period, the Chargers saw the host Michigan Tech Huskies notch three goals in a five-minute stretch to open the middle period as part of a seven-goal period and a 10-4 victory. “Take out … Read more

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State can now say they have won a hockey game as part of the Big Ten conference, as the Nittany Lions shutout the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines, 4-0. Sophomore goaltender Matt Skoff made 32 saves, earning his third career shutout, as the Nittany Lions outshot the Wolverines, 40-32. Skoff was … Read more

Every time I even try to pick games that might allow me to gain ground on Arlan, I blow it. Last week, I went 20-4 (.833), while Arlan went 21-3 (.875). On the year, I am 225-74-34 (.726), while Arlan is 234-65-34 (.753). Looks like I am dead to rights with only four weeks left. … Read more

If you followed our picks last weekend, chances are you were disappointed. I went 2-2 (.500), while Matthew put up a bagel, going 0-4. On the year, I now have a two-game lead in our season-long picks contest; the winner gets a six pack from the loser. Now I just have to hold Matthew off. … Read more

BOSTON — Led by a balanced offensive attack that included two goals by star forward Haley Skarupa, and an assist to goaltender Corinne Boyles, who made 24 saves, Boston College beat arch-rival Boston University in the second semifinal of the Beanpot on Tuesday. The Eagles will take on Northeastern in a rematch of last year’s … Read more

BOSTON — Northeastern jumped out to a three-goal lead on Harvard on a goal by Kelly Wallace and an own-goal by Harvard that was credited to Hayley Masters, then held off a furious Crimson rally in the third for a 4-3 victory in the Beanpot semifinals on Tuesday. Harvard drew within one on goals by … Read more

With half the league off, and the other half playing intraconference series, every NCHC team has now played 14 games. Looking at the standings is a picture of a logjam, and with each league win worth three points, how the rest of the season will play out is anybody’s guess. St. Cloud currently leads the … Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — A day after Minnesota and Michigan State tied, the two teams came out Saturday with another close, hard-fought effort. Top-ranked Minnesota won 1-0, despite a strong performance from Michigan State goaltender Jake Hildebrand. Hildebrand did everything he could to keep his game in it, stopping 37 of the 38 shots he faced on … Read more