Tim CostelloThe sprint that is the second half schedule has officially begun and there are several intriguing nonconference matchups that could have major implications come tournament selection time on the docket this week. Of course, the conference battles are all there, too, so enjoy the great hockey that will dominate the schedule through the next couple … Read more
Prior to the season when Bowdoin head coach Terry Meagher announced that this season would be his last behind the Polar Bear bench, the typical questions abounded. “Do you have any regrets?” “What would you do differently?” “What is your favorite memory?” Those typical questions don’t apply very well to a hockey coach who is … Read more
‘Tis the season to celebrate goodwill and good tidings to all and, of course, make a few requests of the jolly old elf for some presents since I am sure all of the teams and coaches have been “good boys” this year. Well, even if some might be getting the list checked over twice by … Read more
‘Tis the season to celebrate goodwill and good tidings to all and, of course, make a few requests of the jolly old elf for some presents since I am sure all of the teams and coaches have been “good boys” this year. Well, even if some might be getting the list checked over twice by … Read more
At face value, a 3-0-1 record to close out the semester is a substantial improvement over the 1-4-1 mark with which the University of New England hockey team opened up the season. There is no question the results are better, but first-year coach Kevin Swallow feels just looking at the record is misleading and doesn’t … Read more
After Friday evening’s overtime loss at Massachusetts-Boston, Norwich came out feisty and physical, but an opportunistic and disciplined Babson team used four first-period goals on their way to a 5-1 win at Babson Skating Rink. “This the first time we have ever beaten Norwich here in our building since I can remember,” said Babson coach … Read more
As winners of three in a row over nationally-ranked opponents Hobart, Amherst and Babson, Elmira is starting to play like their coach had hoped for coming out of the gate to start the season. According to Soaring Eagles bench boss Aaron Saul, a team-first concept has been the key so far. “We are finally healthy,” … Read more
When you look at the roster for Endicott, you will find 28 freshmen, two sophomores and two juniors among the 32-player team. Coming from the club ranks into NCAA Division III eligibility, building a competitive team has been the focal point for head coach R.J. Tolan and his staff and the early returns in the … Read more
Despite being 6-0 to start the season and this week entering the national rankings, the Potsdam Bears aren’t getting ahead of themselves just yet in this young season. “We got on the ice on Monday afternoon,” noted coach Chris Bernard. “I asked Todd Thomas if he got his ring yet and he said that he … Read more
The six teams that comprise the Northeast-10 are technically Division II programs that play a limited schedule against each other and the majority of their games with D-III schools across the region. While two schools, St. Anselm and St. Michael’s, also compete in the NEHC, they are only eligible to play in the NE-10 postseason … Read more
MASCAC joins the fray this week with conference games and therefore the Thursday night pick to start the weekend. Last week saw a 2-1-1 (.625) record in the opening week of predictions. Didn’t pick any cupcakes in the first week and this week continues the trend in finding four key matchups in the East. Here … Read more
MASCAC joins the fray this week with conference games and therefore the Thursday night pick to start the weekend. Last week saw a 2-1-1 (.625) record in the opening week of predictions. Didn’t pick any cupcakes in the first week and this week continues the trend in finding four key matchups in the East. Here … Read more
What a spring and offseason for the hockey teams of NESCAC. First, Trinity shakes off a quarterfinal loss in the conference tournament to go on a four-game run as an at-large entrant in the NCAA tournament and wins its first-ever national title. Secondly, Middlebury and D-III coaching legend Bill Beaney announces his retirement from coaching … Read more
The rest of the MASCAC might want to watch out if the defending champs from Plymouth State address their coach’s concern about having “underachieved” last season. Panthers coach Craig Russell isn’t taking anyone lightly and knows his team is going to have to be better to be in the same position again next March. “We … Read more
Well here we are – Week 1 and what a schedule to open the season with great conference and nonconference matchups on the schedule, starting with Game 1 of the season. I will be picking four games a week and will not avoid the most challenging matchups in an attempt to make my record look … Read more
Well here we are – Week 1 and what a schedule to open the season with great conference and nonconference matchups on the schedule, starting with Game 1 of the season. I will be picking four games a week and will not avoid the most challenging matchups in an attempt to make my record look … Read more
Last year saw Hobart win the ECAC West regular-season title and then the conference tournament with an overtime win against Neumann. The Statesmen then subsequently suffered a first-round loss in the NCAA tournament to Oswego. Both finalists from last season ranked high in the preseason coaches’ poll, but this always-competitive conference, without the automatic qualifier … Read more
While coach Kevin Swallow has departed last year’s conference champion Nichols team for the same position at the University of New England, the expectations remain the same this season. Parker Burgess takes over in his first head coaching job looking to build on his experience out west as an assistant with St. Thomas. “I really … Read more
If there is a constant theme to the SUNYAC conference, it is likely the chase by the rest of the league of Oswego and last year’s conference champions from Plattsburgh. While the Cardinals took the conference title with a win over the Lakers, both teams qualified for the NCAA tournament in 2015. This season brings … Read more
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Despite all the news in New England about new conference alignments coming next year and University of New England’s departure to the newly formed CCC next year, as well as St. Anselm in Division II exploring the move to D-III across their entire athletic department, … Read more