This Week In Women’s Hockey: Feb. 28, 2001
Minnesota and Minnesota-Duluth take to the ice in what might be a preview of the WCHA playoff championship; the ECAC sorts out its final playoff berths; and Zevi Gutfreund breaks out the crystal ball.
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Zelasko Hatter Leads Defending Champ Wentworth Back To Title Game
Sophomore forward Dave Zelasko scored a hat trick and freshman goalie Raj Bhangoo made 22 saves en route to his first collegiate shutout as Wentworth (18-7-2) defeated Salve Regina (11-5-0), 7-0, in the semifinals of the ECAC Northeast Tournament. The win, the Leopards’ 18th, set a new school record for victories in a season. Freshman … Read more
Miller, Croteau Put NHC Into D-II Finals
Senior Rich Miller scored two goals and classmate Chuck Croteau added three assists to lead New Hampshire College to a 5-2 victory over Stonehill in the semifinals of the ECAC Division II Tournament Thursday at Tri-Town Arena. NHC improved to 17-7-1 and will face St. Anselm in the championship Saturday. Stonehill closed out its year … Read more
Yingling Breaks Season Scoring Mark, Leads Lebanon Valley To Finals
Sophomore Brian Yingling scored four goals and added two assists to break his own school record for most points in a season, leading the fourth-seeded Lebanon Valley Dutchmen to an 8-5 upset win over third seed Johnson & Wales Wednesday. The win advanced the Dutchmen to the ECAC Northeast championship for the first time in … Read more
MIAC Women’s Award Winners
2000-2001 MIAC women’s award winners: Co-MIAC Players of the Year Tennie McCabe, St. Mary’sAngie Rieger, Augsburg Co-MIAC Coaches of the Year Duncan Ryhorchuck, St. Mary’sJeff Smith, St. Catherine All-Conference Team Name School Pos. Courtney Adney St. Catherine D Kristi Brusletto Augsburg D Jessica Christopherson St. Thomas F Ellen Doyle Gustavus D Kim Hayes St. Catherine … Read more
All in the Family
From the Sutters, Howes and Patricks, to the Stastnys, Ferraros and Kariyas, hockey seems to have more family ties than any other sport, with ubiquitous father-son and brother combinations. For plenty of evidence, look no further than North Dakota, home of the Fighting Sioux and five prominent pairs.
Peltier, Marshall Star As Bethel Shocks St. Thomas
Fourth-seeded Bethel beat St. Thomas for the first time in 33 games Monday night, then won the mini-game to advance to the MIAC championship this weekend. Bethel (12-14-1) won the regularly scheduled game 5-3, then edged the Tommies 1-0 in the mini-game on UST’s home ice at the Fairgrounds Coliseum. Bryan Peltier scored the series … Read more
St. Thomas Jumps Ahead in MIAC Semis
Junior Eric Wenkus had two goals and two assists and junior Jake Searles added two goals as St. Thomas beat Bethel 8-3 in Sunday’s MIAC semifinal round playoff opener at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum. The teams play again at the Coliseum Monday night at 7 and the Tommies (15-8-3) will advance to the playoff finals … Read more
Kielkucki Backstops Air Force To Draw With Niagara
Niagara was stymied by a hot goaltender, but will charge into the playoffs as the No. 2 seed.
Cooper’s Hat Trick Sends Salem State to ECAC East Semis
Scott Cooper scored a hat trick as Salem State advanced to the ECAC East semifinals with a 5-2 victory over Southern Maine Saturday night. Cooper opened the scoring 1:38 into the game. Then he ended any hopes of a comeback by Southern Maine by scoring two third-period goals. The first came at the 8:28 mark … Read more
Yale Scores Last Three Goals to Down Dartmouth
Saturday night’s game at Ingalls Rink was brought to you by the number three. Yale picked up a 6-3 victory over Dartmouth to win its third straight game. The Bulldogs scored the first three goals, the Big Green answered with three of its own before the homestanding Elis finished with the game’s last three scores … Read more
O’Grady, Stojak Key OSU Win Over SCSU
Ohio State relied on aggressive forechecking and heads-up defense to defeat conference rival St. Cloud State, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at the National Hockey Center in game one of a two-game WCHA series. Following the win, the Buckeyes regained fourth place in the conference standings and improved their record to 13-15-3 overall and 10-10-3 in the … Read more
Wolverines Tighten Grip On Second Place
Michigan rallies for a series split on Saturday, and keeps ahead of a tightening pack for second place in the CCHA, headed into the final weekend.
St. Michael’s Wins Play-In
St. Michael’s defeated Assumption, 5-2, Saturday to win the play-in game in the ECAC Division II tournament. St. Michael’s advances to the semifinals Wednesday. The Purple Knights play at top-seeded St. Anselm. Brent Hill and Jeremy Coccaro scored goals 25 seconds apart late in the second period as St. Michael’s broke a 2-all tie. Justin … Read more
Top-Ranked Middlebury Crushes Sacred Heart
For the sixth consecutive year, Middlebury will host the ECAC Division III women’s tournament; the Panthers earned that right with an 8-1 win over Sacred Heart in the ECAC quarterfinals Saturday. With the win, Middlebury improves its unbeaten streak to 111 ECAC games and ups its winning streak to 75 straight at home. Middlebury opened … Read more
Yakimowsky, Filippov Lead Wentworth Into Northeast Semis
Junior forward Tim Yakimowsky and senior forward Ivan Filippov each scored a pair of goals as Wentworth (17-7-2) defeated Fitchburg State (11-13-2), 7-2, in the opening round of the 2001 ECAC Northeast Tournament. Fitchburg State got on the board first, as sophomore forward Greg Horan scored a power-play goal at 12:36 of the first period. … Read more
GA Advances to Title Game, Routs St. Catherine
Gustavus Adolphus advanced to the MIAC championship series with an 8-2 victory over the St. Catherine on Saturday night. The Gusties, who won the regular season MIAC title and are the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, swept the fourth-seeded Wildcats. Gustavus won 6-0 on Friday. Gustavus led 2-0 after one period and 6-1 after … Read more
Ohio State Finishes Off Sweep
Ohio State scored four times in the second period and defeated St. Cloud State 4-0 on Sunday to complete a WCHA series sweep.
RedHawks Break Losing Streak Against Wildcats
Miami’s Jason Deskins busted out of a five-game scoring drought, scoring two goals and leading the RedHawks to a crucial 4-1 victory that ended a nine-game losing skid versus Northern Michigan. Miami opened the contest with a flurry, tallying three first-period goals while outshooting the Wildcats, 18-10, in the opening frame. Freshman Mike Kompon opened … Read more
Marian Trips Up Crookston for MCHA Title
Marian upended Minnesota-Crookston 5-1 in the championship game of the MCHA tournament Saturday night. Marian built a 4-0 lead midway through the third period in its home rink at the Blueline Ice Center. Freshman Tommy Kotsopolous scored twice for the Sabres, while Kirk Joudrey, Joe Moreau and Brad Hawkins scored once each. Joudrey and Moreau … Read more