The Plymouth State University Panthers defeated the Salem State College Vikings 3-2 on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Salem’s Richard H. Rockett Ice Arena. The win moved Plymouth State into second place in the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference as both teams now have 19 points, but Plymouth State holds the tie-breaker. Fitchburg State currently … Read more
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Commentary: Regionalized Outdoor Games Miss Exposure Opportunities
If this season’s outdoor games have taught us anything, it’s that when they’re done with regional rivalries, a big chunk of the college hockey country doesn’t pay attention. Dave Starman writes that it’s time to scrap the outdoor idea in favor of more appealing indoor games.
Wisconsin Suspends Forward Thurber
Wisconsin has suspended sophomore forward Matt Thurber indefinitely for a violation of the athletic department’s Student-Athlete Discipline Policy. The school did not disclose the nature of the violation. Thurber has three assists in nine games played this season for third-ranked Wisconsin. He is suspended from both games and practices but can receive student-athlete and weight-training … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Feb. 9, 2010
So where do Boston College and Boston University go after the Beanpot? That’s what USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski are discussing this week.
Boucher, Boston University Earn Tie With Boston College in Beanpot Consolation Game
Kasey Boucher scored with 7:16 remaining in the third period Tuesday to give Boston University a 1-1 tie with Boston College in the consolation game of the 32nd annual Beanpot. Allie Thunstrom scored at 17:59 of the first period to give BC a 1-0 lead. Eagles goalie Kiera Kingston turned aside 32 shots, while Alissa … Read more
Ryabkina’s Goal Delivers Beanpot to Harvard on Home Ice
It was Harvard’s rink and Harvard’s crowd. Now it’s Harvard’s Beanpot trophy, too. The Crimson made sure of that Tuesday by whitewashing Northeastern, 1-0, in the 32nd annual Beanpot championship tilt, before 1,623 at Bright Hockey Center. Tournament MVP Liza Ryabkina accounted for the game’s only goal, while netminder Laura Bellamy made it hold up … Read more
Caporusso Scores Two as Michigan Blanks Bowling Green
Louie Caporusso’s two goals and Bryan Hogan’s shutout goaltending were enough to earn Michigan an important 4-0 win at Yost Arena in a rare Tuesday night CCHA game. With a snowstorm raging outside of Yost and coming off the emotional rollercoaster of their late game loss to Wisconsin at the Camp Randall Classic on Saturday, … Read more
McNeely Scores Two as Northeastern Tops Harvard in Beanpot Consolation
Northeastern University captain Tyler McNeely scored twice to lead his team to a 4-1 win over the Harvard Crimson Monday night in the consolation round of the 58th Beanpot at the TD Garden. This is the first Beanpot victory for the Huskies over Harvard since 2007. “We just try to reiterate that every game is … Read more
BC Returns to Top 10 Ahead of Beanpot Final
After a month out of the top 10, Boston College has made its way back in. The Eagles are 10th this week in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, released before Monday’s Beanpot championship game. Related link: USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll — Feb. 8, 2010 BC moved up four spots from last week’s rankings … Read more
Harvard’s Danny Biega Suspended by ECAC
Harvard freshman defenseman Danny Biega will miss Monday’s Beanpot consolation game against Northeastern after receiving a league-imposed suspension for a check from behind in Friday night’s road contest against Brown. Biega was issued a five-minute major and game misconduct by the officiating crew working the game. The game misconduct, though, does not carry with it … Read more
Unanimous Consent: Oswego Again the Top Choice of All D-III Voters
It had to end sometime. And with ninth ranked Williams’ upset of No. 2 Norwich, the Cadets 20 game unbeaten streak — and their status as the lone unblemished team in the nation — was over. Coupled with No. 1 Oswego’s 5-2 victory over Cortland, the Lakers are again the unanimous vote as the nation’s … Read more
Beanpot Live Blog: Consolation, Championship
Click below for a replay of our live blog of the consolation and championship games at the 2010 Beanpot. Beanpot consolation, championship
Roehl’s Hat Trick Leads Western Michigan to Sweep of Notre Dame
Derek Roehl predicted a hat trick before Western Michigan’s game Saturday night. His prediction came true, as he scored three goals in the Broncos’ 4-1 win over Notre Dame, completing a weekend sweep over the Fighting Irish. “We were talking about it before the game and yesterday’s game and whatnot and I was like, ‘Yeah, … Read more
Wisconsin Rallies Past Michigan in Camp Randall Hockey Classic
When he sits his grandkids down years from now to tell them about the Camp Randall Hockey Classic, junior Brendan Smith knows exactly what he’s going to tell them. “That we had 55,000 fans and we beat Michigan,” the frostbitten defenseman said. “I think those are the first two things I’d say.” It’s ironic, because … Read more
Canisius Sweeps Connecticut
A pair of goals in each of the first two periods proved to be all Canisius needed to secure a weekend sweep of Connecticut with a 5-2 win Saturday night at the Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum. After the teams combined for 17 penalties in Friday night’s contest, the Golden Griffins took advantage of the … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha Rallies to Sweep Ohio State
Good conditioning often helps hockey teams overcome early mistakes in games that occur during the home stretch of the season, as proven by Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday for the second night in succession. Just as visiting Ohio State had thrown the host Mavericks into an early 2-0 hole Friday, the Buckeyes did the same thing on … Read more
Maine Rallies to Sweep UNH
The Maine Black Bears negated a 2-0 first period deficit for the second straight night and stormed past the Hockey East leading New Hampshire Wildcats, 6-3, in the rubber match of the season series Saturday at Alfond Arena. Maine swept the weekend set after losing an October game in New Hampshire. Maine freshman left wing … Read more
Union Rallies Past St. Lawrence in Crucial ECAC Clash
Coming into the weekend, No. 20 Union had gone four straight games without getting a win. St. Lawrence, on the other hand, had managed to move itself into a three-way tie for second along with Union and Yale. With only a few weekends left of regular season hockey, this game was very important for both … Read more
Mike Little Scores Game Winner as AIC Sweeps Bentley
This season, opponents who scored first against American International College were essentially guaranteed a win. Entering Saturday, AIC was 0-17-1 when their opponent scored first. Defenseman Mike Little changed that trend when he scored 3:51 into overtime on Saturday afternoon, lifting AIC over the Bentley Falcons, 3-2, at the Olympia Ice Center. It was the … Read more
Wisconsin Routs Bemidji State in Camp Randall Classic
On a special afternoon for women’s hockey, one line of Wisconsin Badgers seemed to enjoy the experience playing outside more than most. Wisconsin’s second line of Carolyne Prevost, Kelly Nash and Brianna Decker were involved in four of the Badgers first five goals, as the hosts rolled to a 6-1 victory over Bemidji State in … Read more