Instant Replay
For Maine, reaching the Frozen Four produced a sense that 2002 almost seems like 1999. Jim Connelly reports.
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Jim Who?
A fourth-line forward? Jim Abbott made his presence felt in New Hampshire’s run to the Frozen Four, as Jim Connelly notes.
The Homecoming
In a not-too-common occurrence, Tim Horst left Minnesota to play hockey. Now, Jim Connelly reports on the UNH sophomore’s return.
Expectations Met
Lucas Lawson entered the year with high expectations. Meeting them was neither easy nor quick, but the junior forward helped get Maine to the Frozen Four, Jim Connelly notes.
Writing His Own Script
His more famous teammate attracts most of the attention on and off the ice, but Colin Hemingway is a critical piece of the UNH puzzle.
Red Rage
Quinnipiac, like every other team in the NCAA tournament, only dressed 18 skaters in Saturday’s game with Cornell. Unfortunately for QU, it was the 19th man — named Murphy — who showed up on the Quinnipiac bench; but instead of carrying his stick and helmet, he brought his law. Entering the game as one of … Read more
UNH Takes First Hockey East Title
Seventeen thousand, one hundred twenty-two fans — most of them dressed in Granite State garb to signify their loyalty — witnessed history on Saturday night as New Hampshire finally got the postseason monkey off its back, beating North Country rival Maine, 3-1, to capture its first-ever Hockey East championship. Sophomore Steve Saviano scored what just … Read more
Holden, Quinnipiac Stave Off Mercyhurst Rally For NCAA Bid
If you watched 40 minutes of the MAAC Championship on Saturday, you never saw the game. Trailing 4-0 through two periods, Mercyhurst made a furious comeback, pulling within a goal at 5-4 with 4:03 remaining in the game. The Quinnipiac defense bent in the final period, but thanks to some timely saves by goaltender Jamie … Read more
Wildcats Hold Off River Hawks
UMass-Lowell coach Blaise MacDonald knew one thing facing top-ranked New Hampshire in the Hockey East semifinals — his River Hawks could bend but not break. And though early in the second it looked as if Lowell had a stronghold on control in the game, a quick UNH rally not only broke the Hawks’ backs but … Read more
MAAC Championship Preview
Come along as the MAAC’s top teams square off Saturday.
Youth Is Served By Quinnipiac
Youth was no barrier for Quinnipiac in the MAAC semifinals.
This Dog’s Day Ended Early
Every dog has his day, but it was a short one for the UConn Huskies.
Holy Cross Shines as MAAC Presents Postseason Awards
Holy Cross cleaned up in the awards, as senior captain Patrick Rissmiller, the MAAC’s regular-season leading scorer was named Offensive Player of the Year and head coach Paul Pearl was named Coach of the Year.
This Week in the MAAC: March 13, 2002
One year ago Mercyhurst captured the MAAC’s first-ever NCAA bid, going on to put a scare into Michigan in the big tournament. Can the Lakers repeat, or will Cinderella candidate UConn end their dream run? And what about four-time MAAC semifinalist Quinnipiac, which faces off against rival Sacred Heart? Jim Connelly breaks down the weekend’s action.
Bentley Looks For More
Bentley says it’s making more of a commitment to hockey. It’s first move was to replace Jim McAdam with 25-year old alum, Ryan Soderquist, who says he’s up to the challenge.
Kamenski, UConn Snuff Holy Cross Rally
A word to the wise — if you’re having a big party, you might want to think twice before inviting Connecticut’s Kurt Kamenski. The junior right wing provided Saturday night that he is an expert at spoiling a good time. After host and number-three seed Holy Cross made a remarkable rally from a 5-1 deficit … Read more
This Week In The MAAC: March 7, 2002
Don’t bet against the favorites in the opening round of the MAAC playoffs. Jim Connelly says that while upsets may happen, the top seeds have all the advantages.
River Hawks Gear Up For HEA Playoffs
One week ago, UMass-Lowell and Providence were in the same shoes. The River Hawks were winless in five straight, the Friars had but one victory in the last five. As both teams ended their season with a head-to-head battle Friday night, things between the two were anything but similar. Lowell defeated the Friars, 6-1, Friday … Read more
This Week in the MAAC: Feb. 28, 2002
…And Down The Stretch They Come With only one week left in the regular season, for once, a lot of the MAAC playoff picture is clear. We know the eight qualifiers and the fact that Fairfield, AIC and Bentley could have early March tee times, weather permitting. Still left up for grabs is home ice. … Read more
This Week in the MAAC: Feb. 21, 2002
Perhaps fittingly, Sacred Heart gave itself a Valentine’s Day gift last weekend. Also: what’s ahead as Mercyhurst wraps up the MAAC title “race”; and Jim Connelly deciphers playoff positioning.