Jim Connelly

Jim Connelly is the USCHO Executive Editor. He has been with USCHO since 1999 and previously covered Atlantic Hockey and Hockey East. He also serves as a color analyst for Hockey East on NESN.

2001 NHL Draft Preview

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College hockey has had a storied history that most would like to see repeated. Right at the top of that list was the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. That Saturday afternoon in Calgary saw not one, but two college hockey prospects, Rick DiPietro and Dany Heatley, walk to the stage as the top two draft choices, … Read more

This Eagle’s Stock is Soaring

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Chuck Kobasew is ranked below some of his fellow freshmen college hockey phenoms in the current CSS report. But with draft day around the corner, Kobasew, fresh off a season filled with accolades, could see his name added to the list of recent BC first-round picks.

Big Man on Campus

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As expected, Mike Komisarek went high in the first round at the recent NHL Draft in Sunrise, Fla. The Long Island native stands 6-foot-4, and was already an imposing presence as a freshman for Michigan. Off the ice, he’s prefers to show his unassuming side.

Ostapina Leaves NEC for MSOE

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After guiding New England College to its best season in his tenure, including a berth in the NCAA Division III tournament, head coach Mark Ostapina has resigned to become head coach at the Milwaukee College of Engineering.

MAAC Discussions Yield Little So Far

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No news is exactly that today — no news — as the athletic directors of the 11 MAAC institutions met on a conference call to discuss league issues. According to Ken Taylor, director of ice hockey and special events for the MAAC, there was “no formal approval of anything, just discussion.” Thus the league office is staying tight-lipped on the issues.

The Gamer

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For four years, Scott Clemmensen has been the key in goal for Boston College. Often underappreciated and rarely the center of the storm, Clemmensen put to rest questions about his big-game credentials Saturday. Jim Connelly reports.

One Last Chance

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Boston College’s senior class, already appearing in its fourth Frozen Four, will have one last chance at the national title that has eluded the Eagles since 1949. Jim Connelly reports.

The Tradition

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Michigan’s season ended Thursday with a 4-2 loss to Boston College, but for the Wolverines, the tradition continues. Jim Connelly reports.

A Little Respect

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There are still some who doubt the MAAC’s right to an NCAA tournament bid, but after Mercyhurst’s near-upset of Michigan, their ranks are thinned. Jim Connelly reports on the Lakers’ mission in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Eagles Reach Fourth Straight Frozen Four

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Afte two scoreless periods, BC got to work in the third, and got past Maine. The Eagles return to the Frozen Four for the fourth straight year, still looking for that elusive championship, something they haven’t won since 1949.

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Two-Time Winner Marsh Heads List of Penrose Finalists

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Last year’s Spencer Penrose Award winner, Joe Marsh from St. Lawrence, is among the 12 finalists for this year’s award, sponsored annually by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA). Five of the 12 finalists are participating in this year’s NCAA tournament. The following are this year’s candidates: Craig Barnett, Findlay: Competing in a Division I … Read more

Liscak Sends Black Bears Into Quarters

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Just another day at the office for Maine, now officially the comeback kids. A tying goal in the closing seconds and an OT winner gave the Black Bears a win over Minnesota and a date with BC.

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Minnesota, Maine Deadlocked After Two

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After a double-overtime opening game of the 2001 NCAA East Regional, game two between the fifth-seeded Maine Black Bears and the number-four seed Minnesota Golden Gophers could reach the same destiny. Through two periods, the clubs are deadlocked, 2-2. After the Gophers controlled the play through the opening period, outshooting Maine, 14-7, the Black Bears … Read more

BC Finishes Next Leg in Season Quest

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For the third time in four years, Boston College is the HEA tournament champion, and will now look for that elusive NCAA title. The Eagles will be the top seed in the East Region.

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Quinnipiac Breaks Playoff Jinx

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Quinnipiac has gone into the last two tournaments as the conference’s top seed, only to lose in the semifinals. Not this time. The Braves will contend for an NCAA berth on Saturday afternoon.

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