Tim CostelloThe New Year is upon us in earnest and with the change in the calendar has come a renewed sense of urgency for teams to find their game, keep getting better, and in true “coach speak” get focused on the most important opponent of all — the next one on the schedule. There were some … Read more
Happy New Year! There are still a lot of nonconference games that have marquee matchups this week, and several teams look to start the second half fast while others are still looking to get on track. The first picks in the New Year saw me missing a few tournament picks, going 4-2-2 (.625). That brings … Read more
Happy New Year! There are still a lot of nonconference games that have marquee matchups this week, and several teams look to start the second half fast while others are still looking to get on track. The first picks in the New Year saw me missing a few tournament picks, going 4-2-2 (.625). That brings … Read more
“A single snowflake does not make a blizzard,” stated Southern New Hampshire head coach Ken Hutchins. “That is a quote from ‘Snooks’ Kelley back in the 1950s, and it is our motto for the second half coming up where we are not taking anything for granted after a good first half.” A good first half … Read more
Happy New Year! The second half officially begins with some terrific tournament and nonconference play before we welcome in 2017, so if football isn’t your thing, check out some great D-III tournament action. The final weekend of play before the break saw me stumble a bit, going 5-3-0 (.625) and missing the call on Buffalo … Read more
Happy New Year! The second half officially begins with some terrific tournament and nonconference play before we welcome in 2017, so if football isn’t your thing, check out some great D-III tournament action. The final weekend of play before the break saw me stumble a bit, going 5-3-0 (.625) and missing the call on Buffalo … Read more
One might think that after finishing the first half at 10-1-0, being ranked number one nationally, having a team goals-against average below two, and excelling on both the power play and penalty kill, the Oswego Lakers would be a pretty content bunch entering the break. Not so, says coach Ed Gosek, who clearly sees so … Read more
Well it is that time of year again. Season’s greetings to all!! The semester break is upon us and the first half has closed out for virtually every team this weekend. There is still much to be done on the final weekend that may determine whether Santa puts your team on the naughty or nice … Read more
To end the first half on a positive note means a lot to every team, but some more than others. For those that started fast, to keep the positive momentum going is key, while others that have struggled have the opportunity to put some bad results or poor play behind them based on some strong … Read more
To end the first half on a positive note means a lot to every team, but some more than others. For those that started fast, to keep the positive momentum going is key, while others that have struggled have the opportunity to put some bad results or poor play behind them based on some strong … Read more
Following Friday night’s come-from-behind win over Niagara that had their coach challenging the commitment to team defense, Air Force killed short-handed penalty time for a third of the first period, including a five-minute major without yielding a shot on goal. That momentum led to a goal late in the period by Kyle Haak for a … Read more
Following Friday night’s come-from-behind win over Niagara that had their coach challenging the commitment to team defense, Air Force killed short-handed penalty time for a third of the first period, including a five-minute major without yielding a shot on goal. That momentum led to a goal late in the period by Kyle Haak for a … Read more
This is it for the first half for all but two teams. Travel partner games, key conference matchups, and some interesting nonconference games abound on the schedule. This is the last chance to end the first half on a good note and close out the first half with some positive momentum before the holidays. For … Read more
This is it for the first half for all but two teams. Travel partner games, key conference matchups, and some interesting nonconference games abound on the schedule. This is the last chance to end the first half on a good note and close out the first half with some positive momentum before the holidays. For … Read more
Following last weekend’s back-to-back wins over conference rivals Massachusetts-Boston and Babson, the Norwich Cadets are sitting in a familiar perch atop the NEHC standings at 7-1-0. With an overall record of 9-1-1, the Cadets are ahead of last year’s 8-4-0 mark and playing with an edge that coach Mike McShane is liking up and down … Read more
It doesn’t matter when the game is scheduled because it is possible to make a strong statement with some selected wins even as the first half wraps-up play in early December. Case in point, Norwich took on nationally ranked competitors for the top of the league standings in Massachusetts-Boston and Babson this past weekend and … Read more
It doesn’t matter when the game is scheduled because it is possible to make a strong statement with some selected wins even as the first half wraps-up play in early December. Case in point, Norwich took on nationally ranked competitors for the top of the league standings in Massachusetts-Boston and Babson this past weekend and … Read more
Pioneers displayed timely goaltending, a great penalty kill and a quick-strike attack in a 3-1 victory.
Pioneers displayed timely goaltending, a great penalty kill and a quick-strike attack in a 3-1 victory.
Hard to believe but the calendar has turned to December already and that means there are just a couple of weekends left before the semester break and a chance for teams to celebrate the holidays feeling good about themselves with a couple of wins to close out the first half. I am feeling pretty good … Read more