The End of The Interlock — ECAC East and NESCAC to go separate ways in 2011-12

“It’s a done deal,” stated Bowdoin coach Terry Meagher. “The league approved the change last fall and the schedule has just been finalized for next season, with the NESCAC becoming a separate playing conference and the ECAC East mirroring the change.  This will be really exciting, playing everyone at home, and should make for a very … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC Holiday Wrap-up – 1/03/2011

Happy New Year! That’s definitely the case for a couple of teams coming out of some fun holiday hockey over the past several days. At 8-2-0 overall, the Castleton Spartans are starting to get noticed. Ranked in the USCHO D-III poll, Alex Todd’s team continues to take care of business following a strong first half. … Read more

Shorthanded Leopards maul Greyhounds

The consolation game of the 46th Annual Codfish Bowl Tournament found Assumption and Wentworth facing off in the consolation game on Thursday afternoon.  The Leopards were short several key players due to weather related travel issues but didn’t seem to be affected as they rolled to a 6-1 win. “Yes we still have some guys … Read more

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Beacons outdone by Leiser show

The championship game of the 46th annual Codfish Bowl Tournament featured a lot of penalties, special teams play and the goaltending of Bobby Leiser. The Fitchburg State junior amassed 58 saves including 27 in the third period to lead the Falcons to a 4-1 win. “It must be the Curse of the Cod,” noted UMass-Boston … Read more

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ECAC East/NESCAC Weekend Wrap-up – December 13, 2010

Oh where, oh where have the super teams gone? We have just come to the semester break for the holidays and just take a look at the league standings and USCHO Poll – where are the juggernauts this year? Sure, there are a lot of the usual names up top, like Oswego, St. Norbert and … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC Game Predictions – December 10-12

Alright, I think I am feeling like a lot of teams out there that just haven’t felt the magic in the first half of the season but know it’s in there just ready to break out. If anything, this final weekend headed into the semester break is going to have a lot of teams talking … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC Game Picks – December 3, 2010

Week three in New England and we are back to league play for the weekend and some interesting games between travel partners during the upcoming week as schools are moving toward finals and the semester break. Nobody wants to head into the holiday break on a downer so several teams need to start some positive momentum … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC Wrap-Up – November 29, 2010

Ok, so if I have learned anything through the first two weeks, it is that this season is already full of surprising game outcomes and unpredictable inter-league matchups. Case in point, this past post-Thanksgiving tournament fest that saw a number of interesting tournament champions crowned and my predictions staying below the .500 level for the season, … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC Wrap-Up – November 29, 2010

Ok, so if I have learned anything through the first two weeks, it is that this season is already full of surprising game outcomes and unpredictable inter-league matchups. Case in point, this past post-Thanksgiving tournament fest that saw a number of interesting tournament champions crowned and my predictions staying below the .500 level for the season, … Read more