Additional commentary on Magnessgate… and more

I’ve received a lot of email from fans who were at Magness last Friday night when the controversial no-goal ended the Wisconsin-Denver game. Some of the feedback brought up worthy points: “Magness Arena is equipped with technology that does not allow the goal light to come on, which it did, if there is no time … Read more

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Upon Further Review…

I guess if I’m going to write about how instant replay is used in college hockey, I best do my home work. In my blog posting earlier today, I wrote about how the Denver-Wisconsin game used instant replay to determine that Wisconsin’s tying goal came after the buzzer. After a fellow USCHO staffer wrote me … Read more

Upon Further Review…

I guess if I’m going to write about how instant replay is used in college hockey, I best do my home work. In my blog posting earlier today, I wrote about how the Denver-Wisconsin game used instant replay to determine that Wisconsin’s tying goal came after the buzzer. After a fellow USCHO staffer wrote me … Read more

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How Sweep it is!

It seems this past weekend that the sweep was the preferred method of dealing with opposition, at least for some of the nation’s top teams. Michigan, Miami, Colorado College, New Hampshire and North Dakota all posted back-to-back Ws on the weekend that with either maintain or improve the poll positioning. The sweep that probably had … Read more

How Sweep it is!

It seems this past weekend that the sweep was the preferred method of dealing with opposition, at least for some of the nation’s top teams. Michigan, Miami, Colorado College, New Hampshire and North Dakota all posted back-to-back Ws on the weekend that with either maintain or improve the poll positioning. The sweep that probably had … Read more

Lowell Earns Last Second Win Against Providence

The Providence Friars were literally seconds away from a much better outcome in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the No. 13 Mass.-Lowell River Hawks. Providence gave up two goals in the final second of a period, one at the buzzer of the second that knotted the game at two and the game-winning goal with 1.3 … Read more

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BC Downs Vermont

Boston College completed a two-game sweep over Vermont on Friday night, winning 5-2 in front of 6,764 at BC’s Kelley Rink. While the goal differential was an identical three goals, following Wednesday’s 4-1 victory for the Eagles, the game itself could not have been more different. Vermont followed up arguable its ugliest performance of the … Read more

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Boston College Tops Vermont

After a lackluster showing at Clarkson in a 4-2 loss on Saturday, the Boston College Eagles knew they would have to take charge of Wednesday’s game with a pesky Vermont team early. Nathan Gerbe was whistled for a charging penalty in the game’s opening minute. Though an inauspicious start, it effectively accomplished the Eagles’ goal. … Read more

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Disappointing End for the U.S.

I’m sure that I’m not the only college hockey fan who was totally bummed to see the US drop their semifinal game against Canada and their bronze medal tilt versus Russia last week. Maybe I was fooled by the U.S.’s solid 4-0-0 record in pool play, but for some reason I really thought this might … Read more

Disappointing End for the U.S.

I’m sure that I’m not the only college hockey fan who was totally bummed to see the US drop their semifinal game against Canada and their bronze medal tilt versus Russia last week. Maybe I was fooled by the U.S.’s solid 4-0-0 record in pool play, but for some reason I really thought this might … Read more

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New Year and SO much to talk about…

It’s been a while since I’ve had things to write about here, but after a wild week of holiday tournament action, some incredible play by the U.S. at the World Junior Championships and even some off-ice mischief, I return well armed with fodder. Holiday Tournament Madness The annual scrum of holiday tournaments certainly brought out … Read more

New Year and SO much to talk about…

It’s been a while since I’ve had things to write about here, but after a wild week of holiday tournament action, some incredible play by the U.S. at the World Junior Championships and even some off-ice mischief, I return well armed with fodder. Holiday Tournament Madness The annual scrum of holiday tournaments certainly brought out … Read more

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Four Score and Seven Goals Ago

Less than two weeks ago, Boston College was shaking its heads looking for answers to the team’s offensive woes. Wednesday night, those offensive questions were answered — sevenfold. The Eagles used four power play goals, career-best games from Nathan Gerbe (four goals, assist) and Benn Ferriero (two goals, three assists) and a 34-save performance from … Read more

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River Hawks Win Fourth Of Last Five

For nearly two full periods, the Bentley Falcons looked poised to upset the Mass.-Lowell River Hawks and pick up their first ever win against a Hockey East opponent, but one bounce of the puck as the second period came to a close changed the complexion of everything and quelled any thoughts of an upset. Barry … Read more

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Doesn’t anyone want to win???

No, my headline isn’t referring to the revolving door that was the number one spot in the national poll, as Miami seems to have done a very nice job solidfying itself at the top. Rather, I’m befuddled by the fact that there have been so many ties in college hockey this season. To date, 41 … Read more

Doesn't anyone want to win???

No, my headline isn’t referring to the revolving door that was the number one spot in the national poll, as Miami seems to have done a very nice job solidfying itself at the top. Rather, I’m befuddled by the fact that there have been so many ties in college hockey this season. To date, 41 … Read more

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Northeastern Stuns BC in OT

Fifteen seconds remained in overtime between Boston College and an upstart Northeastern team, the game knotted at three. The Eagles controlled the puck and looked to make one last rush in an attempt to win the game. Little did anyone know 11 seconds later, it would be the Huskies celebrating victory as the Eagles fell … Read more

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What's Happening in Chestnut Hill and Orono?

Here we are at Thanksgiving and I know at least two coaches in the country who are looking for a little bit more for which to give thanks. Boston College bench boss Jerry York and Maine counterpart Tim Whitehead are scratching their heads right now at exactly what happened to their Frozen Four clubs from … Read more