This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Feb. 17, 2005
Weeding through the cliches, Jim Connelly finds a critical game at the top of the AHA standings. Also: Frank Novello takes aim at a milestone, and the FleetCenter brings the league national exposure.
Jim Connelly
Not Your Average Game
No one wants to play in a tournament consolation, let alone at the Beanpot. But this year’s matinee had a little more riding on it.
Dream Theater
Dreams can come true, and Boston University’s Chris Bourque realized one Monday at the Beanpot.
UConn Survives For Win Over Bentley
It wasn’t pretty and it took some early survival, but the UConn Huskies were “opportunistic,” according to head coach Bruce Marshall, and because of that were able to hand Bentley a 4-1 defeat in the second game of the Atlantic Hockey doubleheader played in front of 4,055 at the FleetCenter. The survival came early, when … Read more
Front And (Fleet)Center: McKay, Holy Cross Cruise Past Quinnipiac
Led by a two-goal performance by senior Andrew McKay, Holy Cross skated to a 5-2 victory over Quinnipiac in the first game of Saturday’s Atlantic Hockey doubleheader at the FleetCenter to take sole possession of second place in Atlantic Hockey. The victory placed the Crusaders one point ahead of third-place Canisius and one point behind … Read more
Alberts Hurt in BC’s Bounceback Win
In the words of Boston College head coach Jerry York, Friday night’s 8-3 victory over Merrimack was “just what the doctor ordered.” BC, which entered the week No. 1 in the USCHO.com/CSTV poll, was upset by Boston University, 2-1, in the first round of the Beanpot on Monday night. That game featured a struggling BC … Read more
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Feb. 10, 2005
The crisis at Canisius comes to a boil, and Jim Connelly wonders whether the future of the hockey program itself is in jeopardy. Also: Mercyhurst finds itself in an unfamiliar position, Air Force could bolster the AHA’s ranks very soon, and the FleetCenter hosts a high-profile doubleheader.
Sweet Redemption
Stephan Siwiec had watched from the bench as another goaltender led Boston University. But Monday, Siwiec took a back seat to no one.
Words Of Wisdom
Head coach Bruce Crowder has offered Tim Judy plenty of good advice during his stay at Northeastern. Monday, they paid off in a big way.
Hill Of Beans: Northeastern Holds Off UMass
The game was barely over and the chant began: “We want the Beanpot.” Thankfully for the Northeastern Huskies, they were not as focused on the Beanpot as their fans, as they successfully held off the Massachusetts Minutemen, 2-1, to give the club some much-needed momentum heading into Monday’s Beanpot as well as catapult NU into … Read more
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Feb. 3, 2005
After the latest allegations of player misbehavior out of Canisius, USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly can no longer hold his tongue. Also: the AHA race narrows — sort of; Army takes on its Canadian counterpart in one of the nation’s oldest rivalries; and Holy Cross’ Tanner Fogarty suffers an unusual injury.
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Jan. 27, 2005
Taking a page from SportsCenter, Jim Connelly is here to play “Fact or Fiction” with Atlantic Hockey. Also: travails in the Poker Capital of the U.S., up close and personal.
Belated Battle: BC, UNH Draw In Snow-Delayed Contest
The long-awaited battle between Boston College and New Hampshire had to wait two extra days due to the Blizzard of 2005, and in the end, little was decided as the two clubs skated to a 2-2 tie at BC’s Conte Forum Monday. Taking the ice just hours after moving to the No. 1 in the … Read more
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Jan. 20, 2005
Holy Cross returns to a familiar position in the league standings; the AHA’s FleetCenter doubleheader prepares for a marketing push; and preparations are made for the possibility of another new member in 2006-07. Jim Connelly reports.
Special Effort: BC Scores Three PPG, Two SHG To Top BU
Watching Friday’s grudge match between No. 2 Boston College and No. 8 Boston University, it’s obvious that the Eagles lived up to the adage that when given lemons, you make lemonade. Faced with a game filled with penalties and power plays, the Eagles scored five goals on special teams, including two shorthanded tallies, on their … Read more
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Jan. 13, 2005
Offense is down in Atlantic Hockey this season, and one man — USCHO.com’s Jim Connelly — is asking why. Also: Brad Roberts returns to bolster the Army nets, and the AHA makes its presence felt at Boston’s FleetCenter.
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Jan. 6, 2005
Bentley endured a rough first half, coach Ryan Soderquist has reason to be optimistic; Mercyhurst talks its way into trouble; and Holy Cross sees last season’s good fortune reversed in the infirmary. Jim Connelly reports.
Minnesota Edges BU In Walter Brown Swan Song
It was a night filled with pomp and circumstance. Unfortunately, though, someone forgot to tell visiting Minnesota that in order for the script to play out perfectly, the Gophers were supposed to lose. In the final game at historic Walter [nl]Brown Arena, the host Terriers were unable to overcome an early deficit to the nation’s … Read more
Florida College Classic Tournament Preview
Germain Arena, Estero, Fla., Dec. 28-29 St. Cloud State (8-9-1, 4-8-0 WCHA) vs. Maine (10-7-2, 6-3-1 Hockey East), 4:00 p.m. Tuesday Boston College (7-3-3, 4-1-3 Hockey East) vs. Cornell (7-2-2, 4-1-1 ECAC), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Consolation/Championship: 4:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Wednesday Television: CSTV, DirecTV Ch. 610 St. Cloud State Players to watch: Dave Iannazzo, F (8-8-16); … Read more
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Dec. 16, 2004
After a week of big news in Atlantic Hockey, Jim Connelly surveys the situation — including the stunning dismissal of Canisius coach Brian Cavanaugh, and the admission of RIT as the league’s newest member school.