North Dakota Forced to Fight Back for Tie With Tech
Michigan Tech fought North Dakota to a standstill once again, nearly beating the league-leading Sioux before settling for a draw.
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Vezina Backstops River Falls Past St. Norbert
Sophomore goaltender Jacque Vezina stopped 29 shots and Joe Dustin broke a tie with his second goal of the season as Wisconsin-River Falls defeated St. Norbert 2-1 in the NCHA semifinals Friday night. Vezina was sharp all night, including a perfect third period when he saved all 11 Green Knight shots. The Green Knights had … Read more
Denver Takes Care of Business Vs. UAA
One team definitely had something tangible to play for, and it showed from the first drop of the puck. Denver kept alive its narrow hopes for a WCHA home playoff series with a 6-3 win over Alaska-Anchorage in a game that was all but over after the first period. Combined with Wisconsin and MSU-Mankato losses, … Read more
Connecticut Downs AIC
Connecticut used three third period goals to hold-off American International College, 5-2. The loss, coupled with Sacred Heart’s 5-2 win over Bentley College drops the Yellow Jackets to eighth place in the Conference standings and just three points ahead of the winner of tonight’s Fairfield-Holy Cross tilt for the final Conference playoff spot. The victory … Read more
This Week In The ECAC : Feb. 22, 2001
With just two weeks left in the regular season, see if you can guess whether the ECAC has sorted itself out yet (here’s a hint: no). Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser try to sift through the pile.
Between the Lines: Feb. 22, 2001
Tournament misconceptions abound once again; USCHO’s Beanpot coverage draws a backlash; the ECAC on a down cycle(?); a not-so-hallowed record in the crosshairs; and some perspective on hockey history. Adam Wodon offers his usual mix of fact, opinion and speculation.
This Week In Women’s Hockey: Feb. 22, 2001
St. Cloud and Ohio State duke it out for the right to “home” ice at the WCHA tournament; and No. 3 Harvard completes an impressive trifecta. Zevi Gutfreund rolls through the week in women’s hockey.
Lakers Down No. 5 Wolverines On Controversial Goal
Tyson Turgeon scored a controversial goal with 2:06 remaining to give the Lakers a 2-1 win over No. 5 Michigan Thursday night at the Taffy Abel Arena. Turgeon took a shot from the blue line on net, and while there was originally no signal from the referee, the goal light went on. After a brief … Read more
Providence Takes Last Bow In Back-And-Forth Affair With Lowell
Amidst a playoff-type atmosphere at Tsongas Arena, Providence scored last and held on to defeat UMass-Lowell 4-3 in front of 4,082 fans, securing home ice for the Hockey East playoffs. Drew Omicioli paced the Providence attack with two goals, including the game-winner early in the third period as the teams traded goals all night. Providence … Read more
The Fruits of Their Labor
Bob Gaudet returned to his alma mater four years ago, and brought with him a style all his own. It has begun to pay off, and with an 8-3-3 record this calendar year, Dartmouth is making noise in the ECAC. David Sherzer reports.
Herbert Nets Winner As Braves Edge ‘Jackets
The puck was in the net just long enough for the officials to signal a Quinnipiac goal. Yet in a matter of a split-second, the complexion of Tuesday night’s contest between the Braves and American International College was altered dramatically. A hooking call on Yellow Jacket forward Anthony Rufrano at 16:37 of the third period … Read more
Physical Griffs Pound Way Past Purple Eagles
This time it did not take an act of God for the Canisius College Ice Griffs to beat the Niagara University men’s hockey team at the Dunn Tire College Hockey Challenge. All Canisius needed was its grit, determination and solid goaltending from senior Stephen Fabiilli to beat the Purple Eagles 4-3 before a sellout crowd … Read more
Hobey Changing Homes
College hockey’s most prestigious award has a new home. The Decathlon Athletic Club, which oversees the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to college hockey’s top player, has decided to move the trophy permanently from the Decathlon Hotel and Athletic Club in Bloomington, Minn., to the new Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. The Xcel … Read more
Hamele Named SUNYAC Player of the Year
Fredonia goalie Will Hamele led the way with Player of the Year honors, as the SUNYAC announced its 2000-2001 awards.
Three-Goal Second Good For St. Cloud Win Over Wisconsin
There seems to be something about Saturdays for Wisconsin, especially coming off a Friday night win. One has to look no further then the Badgers last home series — Jan. 19-20 versus Minnesota — in which UW came into the Saturday contest fresh off a Friday win only to lose the encore 8-2. The news … Read more
McGrane’s Pair Keys Lowell’s Turnaround
Coming into Saturday night’s weekend series finale, UMass-Lowell coach Tim Whitehead knew things would have to change dramatically for his club to beat Maine. “Last night [a 6-2 Maine victory], they just outplayed us in every phase of the game,” said Whitehead. “They won all the one on one battles. We had to turn that … Read more
Fabiilli, Canisius Shut Out Connecticut
Keyed by Stephen Fabiilli’s 20 saves, Canisius College shut out the Connecticut 2-0 at the Buffalo State Sports Arena on Saturday evening. Lucas scored the game-winning goal at the 14:27 mark of the first period, with assists from Marc Bouffard and Kyle Allen. Bouffard then added an insurance tally with less than four minutes remaining … Read more
Stang Powers St. Cloud Past Minnesota-Duluth
Thanks to rookie forward Roxanne Stang’s four goals, the St. Cloud State Huskies pulled off a nail-biting victory in overtime Saturday, handing No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth its fifth loss of the season by a score of 6-5. SCSU has now beaten two of the nation’s top teams in a week’s time. SCSU defeated then second-ranked Minnesota … Read more
Quinnipiac Rallies To Defeat Mercyhurst
The Quinnipiac Braves rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the second period to defeat Mercyhurst, 5-3. The Lakers opened the scoring in the first period when Louis Goulet scored unassisted on the power play. Adam Rivers then made it 2-0 towards the end of the first period. The Braves got on the scoreboard early in … Read more
Walsh Earns 23-Save Shutout over Brown
Mike Walsh and the Golden Knights of Clarkson came out to play Saturday, as they rolled over Brown, 4-0, at Meehan Auditorium. The junior goaltender made 23 saves to shut out the struggling Bears, as the Knights moved back within a point of first place. “Mike Walsh has been a force for us,” Clarkson head … Read more