BU-UNH Can’t Settle Score
Another game, another tie for these two teams. The teams traded third-period goals, and the goalies put on a show to each remain unbeaten.
Jim Connelly
Hodgkin’s Return Sidelines Holy Cross’ Crane
Holy Cross forward Glen Crane will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a recurrence of Hodgkin’s Disease. The second-year freshman missed the entire second semester last season after being diagnosed with the cancer, but underwent chemotherapy that was believed to have put the disease into remission. Last season, Crane played in … Read more
Dyment Tallies Highlight-Reel Winner As Terriers Edge Huskies
Many in hockey will tell you that defense wins games. Friday night, though, it was a defense-man that won the game for the Terriers. Terrier blueliner Chris Dyment broke a 3-3 tie early in the third period by scoring a highlight-reel goal, as Boston University remained undefeated (4-0-0, 2-0-0 Hockey East) knocking off crosstown rival … Read more
This Week in the MAAC: Nov. 1, 2001
Holy Cross salutes an ailing teammate; Quinnipiac gets some exposure; Sacred Heart loses its cool; and Iona and Bentley storm out of the gates — by different standards. Jim Connelly covers the MAAC.
This Week in the MAAC: Oct. 25, 2001
Quinnipiac repeated in its own tournament last weekend, but the Iona Gaels will present themselves for a rematch of the MAAC season opener. Elsewhere, Bentley suffers from its indiscretions, and the fans speak up. Jim Connelly reports.
Northeastern Waits Out Mercyhurst to Take 5-2 Win
Patience truly was a virtue for Northeastern on Friday night. Despite holding a lopsided advantage in shots and territory, Northeastern trailed Mercyhurst most of the first half of Friday’s game. But thanks to a revitalized power play and a never-quit offense, the Huskies rallied for the final four goals en route to a 5-2 win … Read more
This Week in the MAAC: Oct. 18, 2001
The MAAC’s nonconference beginning is less than fans, players and coaches might have hoped for; also, the Scholarship Question raises its head again. Jim Connelly reports.
RPI’s Comeback Bid Falls Just Short, BU Escapes With Win
Rensselaer spotted Boston University a 6-1 lead halfway through the third period, rallied for four late goals, including two of the shorthanded variety, but fell an inch short as the Terriers outlasted the Engineers, hanging on in a 6-5 season-opening shootout.
Riverhawks Give Blaise First Win In Lowell
Blaise MacDonald returned to his hometown over the summer to coach the UMass-Lowell Riverhawks. In an ironic twist of fate, his first game was against his old team — the Niagara Purple Eagles. The Riverhawks, led by a offensive defense, gave him his first win at Lowell.
This Week in the MAAC: Oct. 11, 2001
The MAAC has experienced a mixed bag in its early action, but Jim Connellysays not to worry. Also: a rundown and analysis of the league’s preseason all-conference squad.
2001-02 Quinnipiac Season Preview
One of the most successful programs in the MAAC’s brief history faces a challenge this year, as graduation has hit Rand Pecknold’s Quinnipiac Braves hard.
2001-02 Holy Cross Season Preview
Since the 1999 MAAC championship, it’s all been pretty much downhill for Holy Cross. Paul Pearl hopes to change that with the help of his top seven scorers from last season, all of whoom return to bolster the Crusaders’ hopes.
2001-02 American International Season Preview
A solid defense and good team discipline will buoy AIC’s hopes in 2001-02, assisted by one more year of experience from MAAC all-rookie teamers Guillaume Caron and Trent Ulmer.
2001-02 Iona Season Preview
There’ll be no surprises this year out of Iona — at least not if the rest of the MAAC’s been paying attention. Can Frank Bretti’s crew continue its upward swing?
2001-02 Canisius Season Preview
The return of netminder Sean Weaver bodes well for Brian Cavanaugh’s Canisius squad, which also seeks to improve its special teams, a nagging problem last season.
2001-02 Connecticut Season Preview
With their top two scorers from a year ago departed, the UConn Huskies will look to sophomore Matt Herhal to hold the door closed on defense.
2001-02 Sacred Heart Season Preview
The MAAC’s almost-there team might be ready to step into the spotlight this season. Netminder Eddy Ferhi anchors Sacred Heart.
2001-02 Army Season Preview
With a number of newcomers in the mix, Army coach Rob Riley has high hopes for this year, one season after just holding off AIC for a playoff bid.
2001-02 Fairfield Season Preview
Jim Hunt has turned Fairfield hockey upside-down in his one-plus years at the helm. The long-suffering Stags return Rae Metz and Casey Laflamme in their quest to climb the MAAC ladder.
Glory Days
The MAAC need no longer defend its right to an NCAA auto-bid — not after Mercyhurst’s down-to-the-wire performance against Michigan last year. The Lakers return a strong team, but Iona will be there as well. And what about perennial contender Quinnipiac?