Jim Connelly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It happens often in hockey that a few inches on a single play can be the difference in a game. When those same inches impact four plays in a game it goes beyond being a difference in a game; it’s the deciding factor. Boston College hit four posts, including one by Dan Bertram with 70 … Read more

The headline on USCHO.com’s front page on Friday night was simple: “No. 1 No More.” That, of course, was referring to the fact that Miami, the nation’s number one team entering the week, had dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 12 Notre Dame, the first loss of the year for the RedHawks. Miami rebounded a … Read more

When Boston College knotted Saturday’s game with New Hampshire at two early in the third period, there’s no doubt that Wildcats’ coach Dick Umile was concerned his club could be in the midst of a lost weekend. UNH, which dominated Friday night’s game with Mass.-Lowell but came away with a 2-2 tie, led from the … Read more

The scoreboard at the end of Friday’s game between Boston College and Merrimack may have read 3-3 when the overtime period concluded, but for the Warriors, it sure felt like a win. Merrimack, which has not won at Boston College since October 31, 1997, and had been outscored by the Eagles 11-4 in two games … Read more

Things are certainly looking bright and sunny for Miami these days. Having started the year 8-0-0, the RedHawks were one vote away from a unanimous No. 1 in Monday’s USCHO.com poll (who was the idiot who still insists on giving Michigan State one first-place vote?) What’s astounding, though, is not the perfect start for Miami, … Read more

Friday night’s 1-1 overtime tie between Boston College and Maine featured two highlight reel goals. The game will be remembered more, though, for a goal that wasn’t than the two goals that were. Tied at one with 14:07 remaining in the third period, a Maine forward threw a centering pass towards the slot that deflected … Read more

It’s officially four weeks into the college hockey season, which seems like enough time to begin forming some opinions. The first that seems to come to mind is that the West is once again very strong. That’s not to suggest that the East doesn’t have teams that pack a punch, but early results from non-league … Read more