Sweet Redemption
Jimmy Howard turned it around overnight.
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Crimson Cornerstone
Dov Grumet-Morris endured his share of finger-pointing this season.
Shadow Of The Maple
Dartmouth and St. Lawrence entered this weekend’s Frozen Four handicapped by the loss of three star players to the World Championships.
Cool As Ice: Denver’s Berkhoel Wins Goaltenders’ Duel
Before Denver and Miami took to the ice Friday night, it was easy to appreciate the history between the teams’ head coaches. Once the action started, it was impossible to ignore the game within a game between the two goalies. Miami coach Enrico Blasi played and coached for eight years under Denver’s George Gwozdecky, but … Read more
Deptula Named Head Coach At Wentworth
Jonathan Deptula, who became Wentworth’s interim ice hockey coach on Jan. 30, has been named the Leopards’ head coach. Deptula became interim coach when Wentworth fired Bill Bowes. He coached the Leopards to the ECAC Northeast tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Wentworth lost to Middlebury in the Division III quarterfinals. Deptula, … Read more
Steady Performance Sends North Dakota Into West Final
One team featured two finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The other reached the NCAA tournament despite being tied for 28th in the latest PairWise Rankings. In the end, the favorite came out on top. Top-seeded North Dakota opened the West Regional with a systematic 3-0 victory over Atlantic Hockey champion Holy Cross Friday … Read more
UPDATED: Channel Surfing
More college hockey games are available on television than ever before, but each season, the places viewers can turn to for NCAA regionals change, which can make things confusing. This week, college hockey fans around the country have been scrambling to keep up with where they can watch the 12 regional games, as cable systems, … Read more
2004 NCAA West Regional Preview
In Colorado Springs, Colo., it’s the regional of Three Mild Disappointments and One Big Smile. North Dakota lost a third-period lead and the Broadmoor Trophy to Minnesota in the WCHA championship game; Denver sat out last weekend after getting swept at home by Colorado College in the WCHA first round; and Miami dropped an overtime … Read more
Saviano Wins Walter Brown Award
New Hampshire senior Steve Saviano has been named the winner of the 2004 Walter Brown Award as announced by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston on Friday. Saviano, a Hobey Baker Award finalist and Hockey East Player of the Year, was picked from among 14 finalists. Saviano is the fifth UNH player –- and second … Read more
2004 NCAA East Regional Preview
Maine and Ohio State got the top seeds in the East Regional the old-fashioned way. They earned them on the ice, where both teams won conference championships with thrilling performances. The Black Bears needed three overtimes and the netminding wizardry of Jimmy Howard to eventually put down a Massachusetts uprising in the Hockey East final. … Read more
2004 Northeast Regional Preview
There’s a little bit of everything at this year’s Northeast Regional, starting with the No. 1 seed, Boston College. The Eagles, viewed at midseason as co-favorites to win it all along with North Dakota, cruised to the Hockey East regular-season title, then saw the well go dry in a shocking first-round upset at the hands … Read more
2004 Midwest Regional Preview
Q: What do an NCAA first-timer on the rise, a traditional powerhouse returning after an off year, the biggest surprise of the season in the WCHA, and the two-time defending national champion have in common? A: They’ll all be on the ice this Friday and Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich., at the Midwest Regional. Top-seeded … Read more
Mauldin Follows Suit, Leaves UMass
Add Greg Mauldin to the ranks of early departures, and to the suddenly exploding list of Massachusetts players in the NHL. Mauldin was second on UMass with 15 goals this season, despite missing eight games. (photo: James Schaffer) Before today, the only UMass player ever in the NHL was Brad Norton, who saw action for … Read more
Pöck Signs With Rangers, Scores in NHL Debut
Hobey Baker Award finalist defenseman Thomas Pöck has signed a free agent contract with the New York Rangers. Pöck was in the lineup tonight for his NHL debut at Madison Square Garden, and scored a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pöck’s four-year playing career at Massachusetts recently ended with the Minutemen’s 2-1 triple overtime loss … Read more
Between the Lines: Selection Edition
A look at the picks, the process and more.
RPI Moving Women’s Program to D-I in 2005
Rensselaer president Shirley Ann Jackson has announced the timeline for the school’s elevation of the women’s ice hockey program to the Division I level. After one more season at Division III, the Engineers will move up to Division I beginning in 2005-06. That team, which will feature scholarship players for the first time, will compete … Read more
Minute By Minute
Tim Warner is making his time as UMass’ starting netminder count.
Middlebury Upends UWSP For Women’s D-III Title
Middlebury won the Division III women’s championship, 2-1, over Wisconsin-Stevens Point Saturday night at Kenyon Arena. All the scoring came in the first period with Liz Yale-Loehr’s goal at 15:32 the game-winner. She rammed home a rebound from the right crease after a shot from the left circle by Butler was saved by Amy Statz. … Read more
Mr. March
Grant Potulny comes through again in the postseason.
Danis Inks With Canadiens
Yann Danis, the ECAC Player of the Year and a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, became the first prominent college player to sign with an NHL team this spring. The Montreal Canadiens signed the 22-year old Quebec native to a two-year deal, with terms not disclosed. Danis was 15-11-4 with a 1.81 goals-against average … Read more