Damon, Kariya Lead Maine Past UML

Sophomore Derek Damon and senior Martin Kariya each tallied two goals and an assist as Maine defeated UMass-Lowell 5-2 Saturday evening in Hockey East action in front of 3,493 fans at Tsongas Arena. The win extends Maine’s stranglehold at Tsongas to 7-0-0. The last time the River Hawks won not via forfeit was on January … Read more

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Buckeyes Win With Pittsburgh Connection

The ninth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes survived a scare from Princeton at the first Post-Gazette College Hockey Showcase at Mellon Arena, defeating the Tigers, 4-1, in front of 5,430 fans watching the first Division I hockey game played in the city. Ohio State (14-4-2) has four Pittsburgh natives on its roster and two of them, juniors … Read more

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UMass Turns Tables On BC

Boston College’s 6-0 season-opening win made the January rematch against Massachusetts at Conte Forum look like an easy one to skip. But the Minutemen made it a contest worth watching with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory. “Anytime you can come into Boston College and get a win, its critical,” UMass coach Don Cahoon said. “It’s a … Read more

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Friars Open Second Half With Bang

While Maine was busy beating Cornell and Massachusetts en route to winning the Everblades Classic, Providence had the holiday tournament season, nearly a month, off to rethink how the first half had played out and to prepare to face a tall task in hosting the No. 2 Black Bears to start a grueling second half. … Read more

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Shorthanded Falcons Hold On For Draw With Nanooks

It must have felt like a 65-minute penalty kill for Bowling Green on Friday night. BGSU skated with just nine forwards and five defensemen against Alaska-Fairbanks on Friday night, but handled a difficult situation well as the Falcons (3-12-2, 1-9-2 CCHA) tied the Nanooks, 3-3 at the BG Ice Arena. “Our team gave a tremendous … Read more

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Mercyhurst, Connecticut Battle To Draw

Matt Grew had a hand in each Connecticut score with a goal and three assists, but Mercyhurst rallied to a 4-4 tie Friday night with a goal in the final minutes. With UConn leading late, Mercyhurst tied the score after UConn’s Beau McLaughin was assessed a high-sticking penalty. Pete Rynshoven scored with 1:26 left on … Read more

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Iona Extends Holy Cross Losing Streak

Holy Cross returned from the semester break hoping to rebound from a losing streak, but instead suffered its sixth straight loss on Friday night to the Gaels of Iona. Sophomore forward Brent Williams led the way for the Gaels, scoring four points on the night with one goal and three assists. Holy Cross dropped to … Read more

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Ellsworth, MTU Shut Down UAA

In a game both teams were counting on to break WCHA winless streaks, it was Michigan Tech that started the new year right by convincingly defeating Alaska-Anchorage 4-0 Friday night. After a scoreless first period, the Huskies tallied two early power-play goals in the second and cushioned the lead on two full-strength goals in the … Read more

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River Hawks, Bears Come Up Even

Freshman Ben Walter scored two goals, but a stellar goaltending effort from Brown goaltender Yann Danis gave the Bears a 2-2 tie against Massachusetts-Lowell Friday evening at Meehan Auditorium. The tie is the first of the season for the River Hawks, and the second overtime game in as many trips to Providence. “We bounced back … Read more

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Bordieri Nets GWG, Quinnipiac Upends Canisius

Freshman winger Michael Bordieri broke open a scoreless tie with a marker 3:46 into the third period to provide the game-winning goal for Quinnipiac in a 2-0 triumph over Canisius Friday night. The win was the second in a row for the Bobcats, who improved to 11-4-1, 9-1-1 in the MAAC. Canisius falls to 6-11, … Read more

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Sister-Kisser At The Ralph

Friday’s game between two top WCHA teams ranked first and third in the nation was everything it promised to be — exciting, high-scoring and close. Unfortunately, after skating to a 4-4 tie at Engelstad Arena, North Dakota and Colorado College will have to wait until Saturday’s rematch to see if one team can claim bragging … Read more

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Globke’s Two Goals Keep UNO Comeback At Bay

Ryan Bennett hadn’t played a college hockey game in a year and a half. After transferring from Lake Superior State, Bennett had to sit an entire year before stepping on the ice for Nebraska-Omaha. But in his Maverick debut, Bennett scored his first goal late in the second period, sparking a spirited comeback attempt by … Read more

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Graham, Croxton Lead Engineers Past Bulldogs

Forwards Nolan Graham and Kevin Croxton put on a show for the few brave fans who made the trip to Houston Field House on a snowy Friday night. Graham, a senior, had a career-high five-point game, including his first goal in 14 games, and the freshman Croxton had his third two-goal game of the season … Read more

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Andros Leads Army Past AIC

Army won a 4-2 decision over American International Friday evening in a MAAC contest at the Olympia Ice Center. Junior Dave Andros scored two goals, while Seth Beamer and Corey Rudd each added two points in the victory. The Black Knights improve to 5-9-0 overall and 5-7-0 in conference play, while AIC slips to 4-8-2 … Read more

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Welch Dismissed by Gophers

Minnesota junior forward Dan Welch has been released from the team for academic reasons, the university announced Friday. Welch, who had previously missed a year and a half of collegiate playing time due to academic trouble, had played in all but one game with the Gophers this season. “He signed a contract with the university … Read more

Zimmerman, Greaves Net Two Each, Pace Friars

Behind a pair of goals apiece for Rush Zimmerman and Hilary Greaves, Providence defeated Northeastern, 6-3, on Friday at Matthews Arena. Northeastern came out to start the first period with a lot of spring in its legs. In the first four minutes of the game the Huskies hit two pipes and had several scoring chances. … Read more

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Mavericks Rally Past Badgers In OT

All it took was one pass, one breakaway and two shots. The Wisconsin Badgers learned that the hard way as they fell to Minnesota State 3-2 Friday at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin returned to the Kohl Center after sweeping the Badger Hockey Showcase Dec. 29 and 30 in full force — at least for the … Read more

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Team USA to Face Canada in World Junior Semis

The United States jumped out to a three-goal lead, and held on to defeat the Czech Republic, 4-3, in the first medal round game at the World Junior Championships on Thursday. With the victory, Team USA will face Canada (7:10 p.m. ET) in the semifinals on Friday with the right to advance to the gold … Read more

Ayers, Collins Help UNH Rebound

Mike Ayers recorded his fourth shutout of the season and Sean Collins had a goal and two assists as New Hampshire handed Yale a 5-0 loss before a sellout crowd at Ingalls Rink. The win marked a solid comeback for the No. 6 Wildcats from a 4-0 loss to Denver in the Denver Cup last … Read more

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