David H. Hendrickson

Dave Hendrickson analyzes the results of the Beanpot; takes a look at surging Providence; and reintroduces DUMBEST, the surefire end-of-season standings prediction tool.

There’s plenty to talk about in Hockey East, including Monday’s start to the 52nd Beanpot. Zillion-time champ Boston University finds itself in an unusual position — underdog to Boston College — while rallying Northeastern seeks its first title since 1988. Also, Maine hosts New Hampshire in a series with plenty of league and national implications. Dave Hendrickson reports.

How good is Boston College? Beaten only one in their last 17, the Eagles have persevered despite injuries, thanks to not only talent but grit. Dave Hendrickson sounds off on BC’s dominance, as well as surprising sniper Elias Godoy, a couple of rising goaltenders, and a little football talk.

Dave Hendrickson gives some perspective on the NESCAC and Proposition 65, lauds a World Junior returnee, inspects New Hampshire’s PairWise standing, and above all, discusses why Vermont’s impending move to Hockey East matters.

Massachusetts-Lowell turns on the jets, while New Hampshire and Boston University head in the opposite direction; meanwhile, Northeastern pulls off the upset of the season in Hockey East, and Massachusetts fights out of a slump. Dave Hendrickson reports.

Dave Hendrickson takes a hard look at Hockey East’s performance in the holiday tourneys, stacks up the league in the newly-released PairWise Rankings, and addresses a question of geographic bias for good measure.

With the holiday season in full swing, Hockey East coaches have a lot to discuss with jolly old St. Nick. — and Dave Hendrickson has managed to intercept some of their correspondence.

Boston University is getting its O from its D — which isn’t entirely a good thing; Maine bounces back from a tough road trip; Merrimack finds itself on the wrong end of an historic result; and to his chagrin, Dave Hendrickson finds that his mysterious power to curse is intact.

UMass-Lowell puts together a stunning run; Massachusetts continues its move into Hockey East’s upper echelon; and Northeastern’s frustrations continue. Dave Hendrickson reports.

Boston University has trouble getting puck in net; Providence’s second line steps up; and another Boston College goaltender exceeds the pundits’ expectations. Dave Hendrickson reports.

Mike Ayers continues his mastery of Boston University; the Boston College penalty kill rises to the occasion; Maine gets some shorthanded help; and Dave Hendrickson lays out the case for Hockey East in the national rankings.

If defense wins championships, then the last line of defense in hockey — the goaltender — must mean a lot. Dave Hendrickson explains just how much. Also: New Hampshire gets all the rivalry it can handle, and Hockey East goes searching for its number-one fan.