Dartmouth Crushes Harvard as Six Players Score

It set up to be a close game, but instead it was a trouncing at Thompson. Dartmouth received seven goals from six different players, including the game-winner from junior Chris Taliercio just 87 seconds into the game, in a convincing 7-0 spanking of visiting Harvard on Friday night before 3,227 spectators at Thompson Arena. Sophomore … Read more

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Rufrano Scores in OT as AIC Downs Mercyhurst

American International moved into a three-way tie for fifth place in the MAAC when it upset first-place Mercyhurst, 5-4, in overtime at the Olympia Ice Center on Friday. Freshman forward Anthony Rufrano netted the game-winning goal just 16 seconds into overtime to lift the Yellow Jackets to their second overtime victory in as many weeks. … Read more

Weinberger Pots Hat Trick in 3-2 Tech Win

Senior Jarrett Weinberger scored a natural hat trick as Michigan Tech defeated Minnesota-Duluth, 3-2, before a Winter Carnival crowd of 3,314 at MacInnes Arena on Friday night. “My parents were up and this might be the last time they get to see me play a college game,” said Weinberger. “It feels great because they’ve always … Read more

Rufrano Nets Winner As AIC Stuns Mercyhurst

Keyed by Anthony Rufrano’s overtime winner, American International upset first-place Mercyhurst, 5-4, at the Olympia Ice Center Friday night. Freshman forward Rufrano netted the game-winning goal — his second tally of the evening — just 16 seconds into overtime to lift the Yellow Jackets to their second overtime victory in as many weeks. He was … Read more

No Record for Miller, But Another Win for Michigan State

The record — and Ryan Miller’s moment in history — would have to wait at least another night. With just over 10 minutes remaining, Michigan State had extended its lead over Alaska-Fairbanks to 3-0, and all but put the finishing touches on the Nanooks. The arena announcer began to disclose the numbers on Joe Goodenow’s … Read more

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Fairfield And Connecticut Play To 3-3 Tie

Connecticut men’s played to a 3-3 tie with Fairfield after the game was delayed for an hour due to a zamboni problem at the Wonderland of Ice Rink in Bridgeport. Connecticut remains at 10-13-4 overall, 10-6-3 in the MAAC, while Fairfield stands at 7-14-2 overall, 6-10-3 in conference action. UConn’s Kurt Kamienski opened the scoring … Read more

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Colgate Takes Advantage of Major Opportunity

When Yale forward Lee Jelenic skated to the penalty box to serve a five-minute major, it was as if a pack of sharks had suddenly smelled blood. The members of the Colgate power play began circling its prey — the Yale net — with the score tied at 1 late in the second period. Then … Read more

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Catching Up With … Ricky DiPietro

He electrified the college hockey world as a freshman at BU — and then was gone. Ricky DiPietro, the number-one pick in the NHL entry draft last year, has reached the big time with the goalie-hungry New York Islanders. Adam Wodon catches up with the history-making netminder.

MIAC Newsletter: Feb. 7, 2001

A St. Thomas sweep of St. Olaf was enough to give the MIAC a new leader, as the Tommies dashed Concordia’s wire-to-wire hopes by slipping into first. Jim Cella replays the week that was, and speculates on things to come.

No. 2 BC Dismantles Harvard in Beanpot Semi

The Eagles last won a Beanpot title in 1994, before their current resurgence that made them a National title contender every year. Instead, they’ve watched rival BU win every Beanpot since then. Now, with a 4-1 win over Harvard on Monday, BC will get another crack at it.

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Metcalf Gives Maine OT Win

Maine defenseman Peter Metcalf scored with 1:33 remaining in overtime to give the Black Bears 3-2 victory over New Hampshire at Alfond Arena on Sunday afternoon. “I shot it, and it came right back to me,” said Metcalf of the winning goal. “[Kevin] Clausen chipped it, but there was a lot of traffic and the … Read more

Dutchmen Score Late To Defeat Big Green

The Union Skating Dutchmen earned a weekend sweep by defeating the Dartmouth Big Green tonight in front of 1,739 at Achilles Rink. Tonight’s victory allowed the Dutchmen to avenge last weekend 6-4 loss to Dartmouth as well as to surpass last years win total of eight. Union opened up the scoring when senior Jason Ralph … Read more

Niagara’s Welch Continues Comeback in Win Over Findlay

What a season it’s been for Niagara freshman Chris Welch. The Tonawanda, N.Y., native seemed to be coming into his own as an offensive forward in November, ending the month by securing MVP honors at the Syracuse Invitational Tournament. Yet, his momentum came to a halt after tearing the MCL in his left knee two … Read more

MSU-Mankato Sweeps No. 11 Denver

MSU-Mankato scored four unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the No. 11 Denver, 6-3, and earn a key WCHA sweep Saturday night at Magness Arena in Denver. With the sweep, the Mavericks (17-10-1, 11-8-1 WCHA) and Pioneers (14-11-3, 9-9-2 WCHA) flip-flop their places in the WCHA standings, with MSU now in fifth place … Read more

Colgate Surges Past Brown

In a battle of the cellar teams in the ECAC, three third period goals was the difference today, as Colgate topped Brown 4-1 on the road. Senior forward Kevin Johns tallied the game-winner 6:44 into the third to lift the Red Raiders to a much needed win. “We got some big efforts out of our … Read more

Air Force Comes Back To Down Wayne State

Air Force scored two third-period goals for a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Wayne State in a key College Hockey America game Saturday night in front of a season-high crowd of 1,880 at the Academy’s Cadet Ice Arena. Wayne State, 14-11-2 overall and 6-6-2 in the CHA, opened the scoring in the second period as Nick … Read more

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