Poor Compromise: North Dakota Comes Back To Tie Bemidji

North Dakota had to rally from a three-goal deficit to salvage a 3-3 tie with Bemidji State in a nonconference game at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Neither team was happy with the outcome. “We’re not happy with a tie,” said BSU assistant captain Brendan Cook. “Our mindset was to come in here and get a win. … Read more

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‘Cardiac’ Cats Capture OT Victory

Two Ben Nelson goals and two shorthanders led the Quinnipiac Bobcats (9-10-3, 6-4-2 AHA) to a two-goal, come-from-behind win, 5-4 in overtime over the Army Black Knights (3-14-2, 2-10-2 AHA) in the first game of a home-and-home series at the Northford Ice Pavilion Friday night. The last time these two squads exchanged blows, on November … Read more

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McGregor Paces Holy Cross Past Canisius

Junior Tyler McGregor scored a pair of goals, including the eventual game-winner moments into the third period, as Holy Cross defeated Canisius, 4-3, in Atlantic Hockey action Friday night at the Hart Center in front of 1,283 fans. With the win the Crusaders improved to 12-7-4 overall and 9-3-3 in the league to remain atop … Read more

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Baked Alaska: Fulghum Nets Hatter, Denver Upends Seawolves

Fluke goals, odd bounces and high-percentage shooting were the order of the night as Denver ran its win streak to four games by beating visiting Alaska-Anchorage 8-4 Friday night. Luke Fulghum tallied his second career hat trick and defenseman Matt Carle had a four-point night for the Pioneers (17-6-1, 12-4-1 WCHA) as Denver outshot the … Read more

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Four Miami Power-Play Goals Sink Bulldogs

Miami hadn’t won an away game yet this season. Ferris State hadn’t won a game in its last four. Something was going to give, and Miami’s Chris Michael was the difference Friday as he scored in overtime to give the RedHawks a 4-3 win at Ferris State. Michael’s goal came on the power play while … Read more

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No Surprises: Harvard Shuts Out Princeton

If one were to look at the records of Harvard (11-6-2, 7-4-1 ECACHL) and Princeton (6-13-1, 4-8 ECACHL) entering Friday night, one might have predicted that Harvard would come away with a convincing win. And despite the fact that the Crimson hadn’t played a game in 20 days while Princeton, a team creating buzz this … Read more

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Killer Kill: Brown Takes Advantage Of Yale PK

The most telling statistic in the Brown-Yale rematch at Ingalls Rink, was this: of the five goals given up by Yale, four were on a Brown power play — and even the fifth didn’t quite come at even strength. The Bears (10-6-3) went four for nine in power play chances and added an empty-net goal … Read more

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Vermont Overcomes Martin, Rensselaer In ‘Tense’ Contest

The final score doesn’t always tell the whole story. In fact, if it weren’t for goaltender Andrew Martin of Rensselaer, the Engineers could have gone down by a much bigger margin than 3-2 against Vermont Friday. Martin finished with 34 saves to keep his team in a game in which RPI was utterly dominated. The … Read more

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Poker Face: Dartmouth Overcomes Mayotte, Union

Any poker player will tell you as much: The cards aren’t always going to fall your way. Given Kris Mayotte’s mastery of Dartmouth over his two-plus seasons in the Union goal, it follows that the Big Green would find a way to solve the junior some day. Dartmouth did Friday night, continuing its second-half ECAC … Read more

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All Smiles: SCSU Routs Sacred Heart

At the expense of Sacred Heart goaltender Jason Smith, Friday night marked the first time in eight games at the National Hockey Center that the St. Cloud State student section, known as the “Dogg Pound,” got to chant “sieve” with some feeling behind it. After scoring only 10 goals in their previous seven consecutive home … Read more

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No Doubt: Eaves, BC Steamroll UMass

Someone must have told the Boston College Eagles that their No. 1-in-the-nation status was being questioned that night. Perhaps that same person questioned the skill of BC junior Pat Eaves, because he led the Eagles with two goals and one assist as they trounced Massachusetts, 6-0 in front of 5,308 at Conte Forum. The Eagles … Read more

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High Anticipation: Cornell Holds Off Persistent Clarkson

The last time the Clarkson Golden Knights skated off Lynah Rink, they were headed to Albany after stunning favored Cornell in the first round of the 2004 ECACHL playoffs. Friday night, in front of a national television audience on CSTV, the No. 8 Big Red were determined to come out on top. Grit and a … Read more

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Bowling Green Downs Punchless Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s scoring woes continued on Friday night in front of a season-high 4,956 fans at the Bowling Green Ice Arena as Jordan Sigalet saved 27 of 28 to give the Bowling Green Falcons a 4-1 win and two big CCHA points. BG (11-9-3; 8-7-2 CCHA) climbed to the fifth spot in the CCHA with … Read more

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Defense-Minded Wildcats End Michigan Home Streak

Friday’s matchup between Michigan and Northern Michigan was a classic battle between offense and defense. Northern Michigan brought the seventh-stingiest scoring defense in the land (2.17 goals/game) to Ann Arbor to face Michigan’s top-ranked offense (4.3 goals/game). Friday night at Yost Ice Arena, the immovable object stood its ground against the irresistible force as the … Read more

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Burton, Colgate Topple SLU

Colgate’s leader in goals and power-play tallies buried two more on the man advantage Friday night at Starr Rink to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over St. Lawrence. So it’s no surprise that Tyler Burton may have been the only person in Hamilton who saw him as the freshman that he is. “I’ve … Read more

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One And Done: Lundin Nets Lone Goal, Maine Edges NU

It took nearly 55 minutes before a goal was scored, but finally Maine’s Mike Lundin found the net to give the Black Bears a 1-0 win over Northeastern Friday night at the Alfond Arena. Lundin’s first goal of the season at the 14:37 mark of the third period broke a scoreless tie in a defensive … Read more

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Blue Chips: Latest Prospects Committed, Still Available

Minnesota-Duluth landed its goaltender of the future after getting a verbal commitment from Alex Stalock of the Cedar Rapids Roughriders. Stalock, who sparkled in last year’s Minnesota state high school tournament as a junior, owns a 14-4-2 record with a 2.67 goals against average and a .906 save percentage. The decision was somewhat of a … Read more

This Week in the ECACHL: Jan. 27, 2005

Cornell and Rensselaer start their stretch drives early; an end-of-season hot streak hasn’t carried over this season for Clarkson; Vermont stays the course despite a recent stretch of tough results; and Dartmouth’s John Ostapyk is recognized for his contributions to the community. Juan Martinez reports.

Unlikely Story: Eagles Top Minutemen In Physical Contest

Yes, that really was a Boston College hockey game those 6,452 saw at the Mullins Center. Despite appearances, it was another Boston College victory, as well. In a game that featured 16 penalties and intense physical action along the boards and at mid-ice, the Eagles downed Massachusetts 5-2. “We competed really hard,” Eagles coach Jerry … Read more

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AHCA Jersey Auction Benefit Begins Friday

The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) will be offering 29 signed National Hockey League (NHL) jerseys to lucky bidders on eBay beginning this Friday, Jan. 28 at p.m. The jerseys were obtained by former college hockey players who were under contract with the NHL teams last season. Every NHL team except Edmonton and Colorado are … Read more