Site AdministratorFriday night’s Hockey East game at Alfond Arena between Maine and Northeastern had just about everything. Fantastic goals, heavy hits, some controversy, and, to top things off, a 10-minute delay to clean up ammonia leaking from a broken pipe under the ice around the Northeastern net in the third period. After the Zamboni cleaned it, … Read more
The AWCHA Division III women’s champion Middlebury Panthers started this season off with a 9-0 victory over the Jeffs of Amherst. The Panthers are not looking to defend, but rather looking to capture the first NCAA Division III Women’s Championship.
P.J. Yedon scored two goals as Colgate upended Brown in the Bears’ season opener, 3-2.
The Sacred Heart Pioneers held off a late rally by the Black Knights of Army to take a 4-2 decision in MAAC play.
If a tie is bittersweet, then a bad taste has been left in the mouths of both the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks and the Michigan Wolverines after their duel ended 4-4 on Friday night in a Central Collegiate Hockey Association grudge match. Michigan captain Jed Ortmeyer redeemed himself for an own goal earlier in the game, scoring … Read more
Alaska-Fairbanks had more than its fair share of chances to score, but Bulldog goaltender Mike Brown pulled off some amazing saves as he backstopped Ferris State to a 4-1 victory over the Nanooks. “Brown played terrific tonight,” FSU head coach Bob Daniels said. “We were totally undisciplined, and when you play like that you have … Read more
Miami entered Friday’s game at No. 4 Michigan State 5-1 on the year when its opponent scores first, but quickly found out falling behind the Spartans and Ryan Miller is not a winning proposition. Second-period goals by senior center Joe Goodenow and junior defenseman Brad Fast and a third-period goal by junior defenseman John-Michael Liles … Read more
New Hampshire scored two goals in a one-minute span late in the first period, then shut out Wisconsin en route to a 3-0 victory at the Whittemore Center on Friday. The Wildcats (7-1-0) took advantage of a Kerry Weiland penalty to score at 16:21 and take a 1-0 lead. Kira Misikowetz got the puck in … Read more
Merrimack showed its strength Friday night against Niagara, upending the home team 4-2 behind a solid effort from goalie Joe Exter and a key goal by Anthony Aquino.
It’s only November, but it’s review time in the ECAC Northeast, including an appraisal of preseason expectations and a team-by-team look at the results thus far. Also: Things That Keep Ed Seero Up At Night.
In the ever-changing ECAC, Cornell makes an impression with a strong weekend, while preseason favorite Harvard suffers a different kind of loss. Also: the Big Green look to fulfill expectations. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.
USCHO.com’s weekly College Hockey America coverage returns, courtesy of Geof F. Morris. First up: a review of the year to date, including the fortunes of co-leaders and archrivals Niagara and Alabama-Huntsville.
Pateman MSU-Mankato goalie Eric Pateman, out of the lineup since injuring his shoulder on Oct. 20, will miss the remainder of his senior season. He will apply for a medical redshirt with the hopes of retaining one more year of eligibility next season. Pateman, a three-year starter for the Mavericks, injured his shoulder in the … Read more
Lane Harvard freshman defenseman Jesse Lane has left the team and the University to play with the Hull Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. “This was a decision that was made by Jesse and his family,” said Harvard coach Mark Coach Mazzoleni. “We certainly wish him the best.” One of three freshmen defensemen … Read more
In a battle of the breeds, the Boston University Terriers (5-0-1) bested the Yale Bulldogs (1-2-0) Tuesday, recording a 4-3 overtime victory in front of 3,486 at a sold-out Ingalls Rink. “This game could have gone either way,” Yale head coach Tim Taylor said. “It was as much ours as it was theirs.” And for … Read more
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced a change in the format of naming the winner of the Hobey Baker Award. Beginning this year season, the top 10 finalists will be pared to three semifinalists, all of whom will attend the award announcement, which traditionally takes place on the off day between the national … Read more
The Sacred Heart Pioneers came into Alfond Arena knowing they would have to play a sound defensive game if they were to have a chance against the Maine Black Bears on Sunday. Sacred Heart did that and more to earn a 4-4 tie with the tenth-ranked Black Bears. “We had to stick to systems tonight,” … Read more
A sloppy game between two bitter regional rivals resulted in eleven goals and a 6-5 win for UMass over visiting UConn (1-4-1, 1-1-1 MAAC) at the Springfield Civic Center. “I just though that two teams were battling out there,” UConn coach Bruce Marshall said. If not for special teams play than the Minutemen (4-4-0, 2-1-0 … Read more
Iona used four third-period goals to salvage a split in its home-and-home series with Holy Cross as the Gaels outgunned the Crusaders 7-4 on Saturday night. Iona coach Frank Bretti shook up his line combinations in an attempt to prevent a repeat of Friday night’s lackluster 5-2 loss in Holy Cross. His changes paid off … Read more
In the course of a long collegiate hockey season, there are good ties and bad ties. Notre Dame’s 3-3 tie with the Ferris State Bulldogs on Saturday night will probably go into the bad tie column. The Irish led in the game 3-1 before allowing Ferris State to battle back and tie the game at … Read more