Russell JaslowThe United States needed a different game coming into the 2011 World Junior Championship bronze-medal matchup against Sweden. After the poor play in the semifinal against Team Canada, coach Keith Allain decided to mix things up. He even took the drastic measure of breaking up his top producing line of Chris Kreider-Charlie Coyle-Kyle Palmieri, moving … Read more
Plattsburgh wins their own tournament Plattsburgh didn’t allow a trio of their former players showing up at Curry in the first round of the Cardinal Classic to bother them. The Cardinals rolled over the Colonels, 7-1, as Patrick Jobb got a hat trick along with an assist. Jobb scored the first two goals of the … Read more
Plattsburgh wins their own tournament Plattsburgh didn’t allow a trio of their former players showing up at Curry in the first round of the Cardinal Classic to bother them. The Cardinals rolled over the Colonels, 7-1, as Patrick Jobb got a hat trick along with an assist. Jobb scored the first two goals of the … Read more
One of the advantages Team USA had entering the 2011 World Junior Championship was speed. That was most evident with Boston College’s Chris Kreider. His speed was a key reason why his line with Boston University’s Charlie Coyle at center and former Notre Dame player Kyle Palmieri at right wing has been the most successful … Read more
Karl Stollery’s first career hat trick led Merrimack to a 5-3 victory over RIT in a nonconference match up Saturday night. Stollery scored a short-handed goal, a power-play goal, and an even-strength goal. He also registered an assist. Joe Cannata had an easy night as he only faced 16 shots, turning aside 13 of them … Read more
The Boston College defenseman is a big reason why the Americans share the tournament lead with four goals allowed through four games. Russell Jaslow reports.
PathFinder Bank Oswego Hockey Classic It’s the fifth year for this tournament which tries to get one team from New York State, another team from New England, and a team from out West. Now, if you look at this year’s field, you may think there are two teams from New York. Well, technically that’s true. … Read more
The former Notre Dame forward was the Americans’ player of the game against Slovakia in the World Junior Championship. Russell Jaslow reports.
The Americans have some familiar faces back in their attempt to win a second straight World Junior Championship. Russell Jaslow reports.
Rochester Institute of Technology had to overcome a red-hot goaltender, Dan Morrison, to escape with a 4-1 victory over Canisius on Friday. The Tigers finally took control of the game with three goals in the last nine minutes of the game. Andrew Favot scored twice to lead RIT. “I thought we started well in all … Read more
Oswego Finally Losses It was only a matter of time before Oswego finally lost a game. Going undefeated these days in college hockey is a near impossibility. The Lakers dropped a game against always tough Hobart, at the always tough “Cooler” in Geneva, N.Y., 5-2. Hobart outshot Oswego, 42-27, taking 1-0 and 3-1 leads before … Read more
Oswego Finally Losses It was only a matter of time before Oswego finally lost a game. Going undefeated these days in college hockey is a near impossibility. The Lakers dropped a game against always tough Hobart, at the always tough “Cooler” in Geneva, N.Y., 5-2. Hobart outshot Oswego, 42-27, taking 1-0 and 3-1 leads before … Read more
Some quick thoughts that jump out at the midway point of the SUNYAC season: – Geneseo and especially Buffalo State recovered very well from their NCAA sanctions last year. – Oswego recovered very nicely from losing some key players last year. – Morrisville is doing well, but slightly better than some expected. – Plattsburgh is … Read more
Oswego increases its lead The SUNYAC schedule is now half over, and Oswego has been the story this semester. The Lakers are undefeated both in the conference (8-0) and overall (11-0), and they are now a unanimous number one pick in the USCHO.com national poll. “It’s a credit to these guys,” Oswego coach Ed Gosek … Read more
Oswego increases its lead The SUNYAC schedule is now half over, and Oswego has been the story this semester. The Lakers are undefeated both in the conference (8-0) and overall (11-0), and they are now a unanimous number one pick in the USCHO.com national poll. “It’s a credit to these guys,” Oswego coach Ed Gosek … Read more
Oswego expanded their grip on first place, defeating Geneseo, 4-0, in a hard-fought game. At the midway point of the SUNYAC season, the Lakers are now five points ahead of second place Geneseo. Oswego also remains undefeated overall at 11-0. Paul Beckwith got the shutout with 35 saves as well as receiving help from his … Read more
It appeared Buffalo State was dead and buried, trailing Morrisville 3-0 with 15 minutes to go in the third period. Then, the Bengals put on a stirring comeback, scoring two power-play goals 39 seconds apart and tying the game with two seconds left in regulation. Despite some strong rushes by both sides in the extra … Read more
Quick, name the three hottest teams in Division III hockey right now. Okay, Oswego and St. Norbert were the easy picks. How about the third … waiting … waiting … waiting … Give up? It’s Buffalo State. Oswego has a nine-game winning streak this year; St. Norbert has won their last eight. The Bengals, after … Read more
Plattsburgh Wins The PrimeLink The Cardinals made a statement this past weekend, telling everyone they are indeed still capable of playing top-flight hockey by winning one of the toughest tournaments in Division III hockey. First, they defeated St. John’s, 7-4. They found themselves down 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2 in the first period before scoring four … Read more
Plattsburgh Wins The PrimeLink The Cardinals made a statement this past weekend, telling everyone they are indeed still capable of playing top-flight hockey by winning one of the toughest tournaments in Division III hockey. First, they defeated St. John’s, 7-4. They found themselves down 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2 in the first period before scoring four … Read more