Providence determined to not let nonconference woes stand in its way this season
The Friars opened with a home sweep of Minnesota State; last season, a poor nonconference record helped keep them out of the NCAA tournament.
David H. Hendrickson
No sure thing, Sweepsville, and BU rookies
Here’s the inaugural Monday morning wrapup of the season with the extended column to come on Wednesday. These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. There’s no such thing as a sure thing. The one mortal lock going into last weekend was Massachusetts-Lowell hosting Sacred Heart. The River Hawks, after all, … Read more
No sure thing, Sweepsville, and BU rookies
Here’s the inaugural Monday morning wrapup of the season with the extended column to come on Wednesday. These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. There’s no such thing as a sure thing. The one mortal lock going into last weekend was Massachusetts-Lowell hosting Sacred Heart. The River Hawks, after all, … Read more
Boston University scores three quick goals, upends Massachusetts
Same old, same old. While a new era began for Boston University with coach David Quinn taking over the reins following Jack Parker’s 40-year tenure, the Terriers produced the same old result, defeating Massachusetts, 3-1. BU now holds a 53-11-5 record in the all-time matchup. Following a scoreless first period, the Terriers erupted for three … Read more
Hockey East picks: Oct. 11-12
Welcome back to another season of great hockey. Other than Boston College, which snuck in a Thursday night game , everyone is 0-0-0. Even Jimmy. For at least this week, he’s dead even with me. We’ll see how long that lasts. Dave’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Jim’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Oct. 11 Massachusetts at … Read more
Hockey East picks: Oct. 11-12
Welcome back to another season of great hockey. Other than Boston College, which snuck in a Thursday night game , everyone is 0-0-0. Even Jimmy. For at least this week, he’s dead even with me. We’ll see how long that lasts. Dave’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Jim’s record-to-date: 0-0-0 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Oct. 11 Massachusetts at … Read more
Notre Dame prepares for a season of unfamiliarity after move to Hockey East
The Fighting Irish return eight forwards who scored 10 points or more last season.
Stable at all positions, New Hampshire figures to be a contender
The Wildcats return strength all over the ice and go for their 15th NCAA appearance in the last 17 years.
With a veteran roster, Merrimack eyes the next step up the standings
The Warriors lost only two players from last season’s team, one that remained in contention until the last weeks of the season.
Gendron embraces expectations for Maine, which needs last year’s freshmen to progress
First-year coach Red Gendron wipes the slate clean for Black Bears players, saying what they did or didn’t do in the past doesn’t matter.
Quinn sees goaltending as a strength in first year at Boston University
Replacing Jack Parker behind the Terriers bench puts David Quinn in what he calls a unique situation.
The road never traveled: Yale completes unparalled title run
No one had ever beaten three No. 1 seeds in the same NCAA tournament until the Bulldogs’ national championship. David H. Hendrickson reports.
Hockey Humanitarian Award winner Tucker Mullin: ‘We’re working for others’
In the isolated world of college hockey, Tucker Mullin enjoyed an impressive career. In his first year at St. Anselm, he scored 18 goals, second-best on the team. Although a torn ACL in his sophomore season and eight shoulder separations over the years slowed him down a bit, the two-time team captain still finished with … Read more
Video: Quinnipiac’s Barron, Joneses, Arnt after semifinal win
PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac players Loren Barron, Kellen Jones, Connor Jones and Ben Arnt talk after a 4-1 victory over St. Cloud State in the Frozen Four semifinals Thursday: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/ydSYol-x1vU width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/Zk8sdVlT5WA width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/hKoh29IkC68 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/1o15C4Hnvks width=500]
Video: Quinnipiac’s Barron, Joneses, Arnt after semifinal win
PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac players Loren Barron, Kellen Jones, Connor Jones and Ben Arnt talk after a 4-1 victory over St. Cloud State in the Frozen Four semifinals Thursday: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/ydSYol-x1vU width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/Zk8sdVlT5WA width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/hKoh29IkC68 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/1o15C4Hnvks width=500]
For Massachusetts-Lowell, the magic disappears
The River Hawks were outshot 23-3 over the third period and overtime. David H. Hendrickson reports.
More quotables from Massachusetts-Lowell
PITTSBURGH — Here’s more of what Massachusetts-Lowell players were saying Wednesday, the eve of their Frozen Four semifinal against Yale: “You get get there pretty quick. We were a little early for our flight.” — Chad Ruhwedel on one benefit to getting a police escort to the airport. “It’s one hell of a rink.” — … Read more
More quotables from Massachusetts-Lowell
PITTSBURGH — Here’s more of what Massachusetts-Lowell players were saying Wednesday, the eve of their Frozen Four semifinal against Yale: “You get get there pretty quick. We were a little early for our flight.” — Chad Ruhwedel on one benefit to getting a police escort to the airport. “It’s one hell of a rink.” — … Read more
River Hawks enjoying the rock star experience, but ready to play lunch pail hockey
Massachusetts-Lowell players and coaches enjoyed a police escort to Logan International Airport. When the plane landed in Pittsburgh, they were greeted by cheerleaders and a pep band, courtesy of host school Robert Morris. Banners all about the city proclaimed a welcome to the Frozen Four. “[The police escort] was pretty cool,” Chad Ruhwedel said. “I’d … Read more
River Hawks enjoying the rock star experience, but ready to play lunch pail hockey
Massachusetts-Lowell players and coaches enjoyed a police escort to Logan International Airport. When the plane landed in Pittsburgh, they were greeted by cheerleaders and a pep band, courtesy of host school Robert Morris. Banners all about the city proclaimed a welcome to the Frozen Four. “[The police escort] was pretty cool,” Chad Ruhwedel said. “I’d … Read more