David H. HendricksonCHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — No. 5 Boston University rallied with four goals in the third period to defeat third-ranked Boston College 5-3. BC held a 2-1 lead, but the Terriers scored a succession of “greasy” goals to topple their archrivals in front of a capacity crowd. Evan Rodrigues scored twice, including the game-winner, the grease … Read more
Although I had a mediocre week, it still smells like roses because I pulled a game ahead of Jimmy. Time for the Four Corners offense. Dave last week: 9-5-2 Jim last week: 8-6-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 41-18-5 Jim’s record-to-date: 40-19-5 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Nov. 7 Merrimack at Providence Dave’s pick: I’m going with the 2-3-1 team over the … Read more
Although I had a mediocre week, it still smells like roses because I pulled a game ahead of Jimmy. Time for the Four Corners offense. Dave last week: 9-5-2 Jim last week: 8-6-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 41-18-5 Jim’s record-to-date: 40-19-5 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Nov. 7 Merrimack at Providence Dave’s pick: I’m going with the 2-3-1 team over the … Read more
Despite major losses, the River Hawks are 5-1-1 and sixth in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll.
I think I learned these three things this week.` 1. Massachusetts-Lowell’s ugly loss to Michigan a week ago was only a mirage. When I watched the River Hawks lose 8-4 to Michigan, I thought it indicated they weren’t as good as their 2-0-1 record to that point had indicated. The early departures to the pros … Read more
I think I learned these three things this week.` 1. Massachusetts-Lowell’s ugly loss to Michigan a week ago was only a mirage. When I watched the River Hawks lose 8-4 to Michigan, I thought it indicated they weren’t as good as their 2-0-1 record to that point had indicated. The early departures to the pros … Read more
LOWELL, Mass. — Zach Hyman’s second-period hat trick powered Michigan past Massachusetts-Lowell en route to a decisive 8-4 win. Hyman added two assists, and together with linemates Dylan Larkin and Alex Kile, totaled 12 points on the night. In their three previous games, the unit had scored only a single goal. The Wolverines lost two … Read more
Jim beat me by a game in week one and then by another in week two. Apparently by the start of the playoffs, he’ll be ahead of me by 21 games. Dave last week: 12-4-1 Jim last week: 13-3-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 19-10-2 Jim’s record-to-date: 21-8-2 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Oct. 24 Colorado College at Boston College Dave’s … Read more
Jim beat me by a game in week one and then by another in week two. Apparently by the start of the playoffs, he’ll be ahead of me by 21 games. Dave last week: 12-4-1 Jim last week: 13-3-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 19-10-2 Jim’s record-to-date: 21-8-2 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Oct. 24 Colorado College at Boston College Dave’s … Read more
The Warriors rallied to beat Connecticut in their Hockey East opener after sweeping Holy Cross to start the season.
I think I learned these three things this week. 1. Vermont is better than I thought, and Notre Dame completed an important sweep. These two teams both swept this weekend, but I thought Vermont’s was the more significant. I was surprised and impressed when the Catamounts opened the season by taking it to Northeastern in … Read more
I think I learned these three things this week. 1. Vermont is better than I thought, and Notre Dame completed an important sweep. These two teams both swept this weekend, but I thought Vermont’s was the more significant. I was surprised and impressed when the Catamounts opened the season by taking it to Northeastern in … Read more
Another year beckons and hope springs eternal. Let’s get right to the games. Dave’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Jim’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Oct. 10 Boston University at Massachusetts Dave’s pick: In one game, the Terriers equal their total number of road wins from all of last year. BU 4, UMass 1 Jim’s pick: A lot … Read more
Another year beckons and hope springs eternal. Let’s get right to the games. Dave’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Jim’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Oct. 10 Boston University at Massachusetts Dave’s pick: In one game, the Terriers equal their total number of road wins from all of last year. BU 4, UMass 1 Jim’s pick: A lot … Read more
Jon Gillies and Ross Mauermann lead a group of players back from a third-place finish.
The Fighting Irish also have to work in a new starting goaltender, either Chad Katunar or Cal Petersen.
Besides missing Casey DeSmith for at least the first semester, the Wildcats will see multiple new faces on defense.
For several seasons, Merrimack won the annual war of attrition, staying in the mix in Hockey East after graduating important contributors. Last year, however, the Warriors tumbled from 13-11-3 to 3-15-2 and last place. “We were a lot closer than our record would have anyone believe,” Merrimack coach Mark Dennehy says. “We had the second-highest … Read more
Forward Devin Shore and defenseman Ben Hutton will be the Black Bears’ cornerstones, but a new goaltender is needed.
The Eagles also have experience in net, where Thatcher Demko emerged as the top goaltender last season.