Site AdministratorMichigan entered Tuesday night’s opener knowing that their big challenge was the search for offense, having graduating most of their top scorers from last year’s squad that advanced all the way to the national championship game. Lindsay Sparks placed his name right at the top of the list of hopeful offensive contributors with a hat … Read more
When the books were closed on the 2010-11 season for Hockey East, few would say it was one of success. Coming off three straight national titles — Boston College in 2008 and 2010, Boston University in 2009 — there were inflated expectations that this league was poised to become the dominant conference in college hockey. … Read more
Auditions began Sunday night for the next crop of goal-scorers for Minnesota-Duluth. The defending NCAA champions faced Lakehead University of Thunder Bay, Ont., in an exhibition game at Amsoil Arena to open the 2011-12 season and took a 5-1 win before an announced crowd of 5,249 fans. UMD held Lakehead to just nine shots on … Read more
Canisius opened the 2011-12 campaign with a 2-2 draw in an exhibition matchup against Queen’s University on Sunday. “It was great to see this year’s team battle and compete against a new opponent,” said Canisius head coach Dave Smith. “Both teams played hard and it was exciting to see our young players get out there … Read more
Connor Jones’ two first-period goals for Quinnipiac led the Bobcats past the Acadia Axemen, 5-2, on Sunday afternoon in exhibition action. This marks the only exhibition match of the season for the Bobcats before their season opener next weekend at Ohio State. “We got some good game experience for our freshmen,” said QU coach Rand … Read more
Our look at the top 10 players at each position in college hockey for 2011-12 concludes with the forwards. Daver Karnosky reports.
Who will be the standout defenseman in college hockey in 2011-12? Jason Karnosky has a list of potential stars.
If you’re of the mind-set that a college hockey team goes only as far as its goaltender takes it, a few schools have a pretty good outlook at the dawn of the 2011-12 season. Here’s a look at some choices for the top 10 goaltenders in college hockey: No. 10: Sam Brittain, Denver Heading into … Read more
On a night where both Wisconsin and its opponent Lindenwood made history, it was the Badgers who left the ice reliving their storied past. After enduring a slow start Wisconsin poured in seven goals in the second period before routing the Lions 11-0 Friday night in Lindenwood’s first ever Division I game. “A lot of … Read more
He turned heads as a player and now looks to do the same as the Bobcats’ new assistant coach. Brian Farrell reports.
The Chargers are watching matters with a keen interest in their future. Roman J. Uschak reports.
Not long after being let go at Clarkson, George Roll has a new challenge: starting a new program. Mike Scandura reports.
The NCAA is quite pleased with its rules aimed at keeping dangerous contact out of college hockey. But, it feels, there is always room for improvement. So it is that a few tweaks to the current rules were recommended to the NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee during its annual meetings, held June 8-10. “Our feedback … Read more
Michael Colavecchia, who recently completed his freshman season at Rochester Institute of Technology, was arrested this week and charged with money laundering and conspiracy in an alleged scheme to defraud the Toronto Transit Commission. CTV News in Toronto has reported that Colavecchia, as well as his father Bruno and mother Vincenza Grossi, along with Sebastian … Read more
The new Golden Knights hopes 20 years of experience as an assistant will translate to success. Mike Scandura reports.
Utica has taken the next step in the application process for its men’s team to join the SUNYAC during that league’s spring meetings. Administrators from the school last week made a presentation to the SUNYAC committee. After review, the league decided to proceed with a site visit to the college, scheduled to occur this fall. … Read more
The new Princeton coach takes over a team that has enjoyed its best five-year stretch in program history. Mike Scandura reports.
The new Huskies coach is a program alum, having been recruited by John MacInnes. Daver Karnosky reports.
The new Dutchmen coach promises his team will be “all business.” Mike Scandura reports.
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