USCHO GAME OF THE WEEK: Top NHL prospects on display as Wisconsin visits Boston College
The 2019 NHL Draft was a good one for college hockey (photo: wild.com).
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TMQ: Few games over the weekend, but much to discuss as 2019-20 season opens
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback (photo: Stew Milne).
Hausinger, rookies pace UMass Lowell to opening weekend sweep of Alabama Huntsville
UMass Lowell senior Kenny Hausinger scored a back-breaking goal on Sunday to help lead the River Hawks to a 3-1 win and a weekend sweep of Alabama Huntsville (Photo: Rich Gagnon)
Lazarus, Norton help resurrect Mercyhurst, earn a 3-2 upset victory of No. 20 Arizona State on opening night
Mercyhurst senior Jonny Lazarus scored the tying goal late in regulation before teammate Owen Norton scored the game-winner in the closing seconds of regulation for Mercyhurst on Saturday (Photo: Mercyhurst Athletics/Ed Mailliard)
GAME OF THE WEEK: Arizona State opens season against Mercyhurst with a “better, deeper team” looking for another NCAA run
Johnny Walker returns to Arizona State a season after leading the Sun Devils in scoring and to an NCAA tournament berth (Photo: Omar Phillips)
Hockey East picks – October 5-6
Yes, folks, after a one-season hiatus, Hockey East picks are back. The wonderful battle between Dave and I once again is real. Hopefully, my wonderful colleague will help maintain the great integrity this battle yielded for many seasons. As the year goes on, though, make sure to check out USCHO’s Pick ‘Em contest. Both Dave … Read more
Hockey East Season Preview: As conference continues moving forward, more teams ‘putting resources into hockey’
Certainly for a league like Hockey East, ultimate success is measured in national championships (photo: Vermont Athletics).
Looking at potential replacements for Bertagna as Hockey East commissioner
The legend of Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna, who announced on Monday his tenure as commissioner will conclude at the end of the 2019-20 season, is one that is very tough to replace (photo: Melissa Wade).
COMMENTARY: With Bertagna stepping down, Hockey East losing great commissioner, better person
One day after announcing that he will step aside as commissioner of Hockey East following the 2019-20 season, Joe Bertagna, college hockey’s longest serving commissioner, addressed the media (photo: Cindy M. Loo/Boston Red Sox).
Boston College alum, Blues role player Sanford finding playoff success playing against hometown Bruins
When the 2019 Stanley Cup Final began, former Boston College standout Zach Sanford may not have understood what lay ahead of him (photo: Melissa Wade).
Former Michigan State defenseman Krug helping set offensive tone as Boston takes 2-1 Stanley Cup Final lead over St. Louis
Former Michigan State defenseman Torey Krug has put forth a number of impressive performances offensively for the Boston Bruins on their run to the Stanley Cup Final (photo: Rachel Lewis).
‘Cliffy hockey’ working for former Quinnipiac blueliner Clifton, who is finding niche with Bruins in NHL playoffs
In early March, former Quinnipiac standout defenseman Connor Clifton didn’t exactly know what his second season in professional hockey would amount to (photo: John Crouch/J. Alexander Imaging).
Stanley Cup finalist Bruins feature five players, coaches with Boston University connections
For years, the TD Garden, and even more so its predecessor the Boston Garden, was a place that Boston University celebrated championships (photo: Melissa Wade).
TWICE AS NICE: Minnesota Duluth blanks UMass for second straight title
Parker Mackay, Mikey Anderson and Jackson Cates scored, and the Bulldogs suffocated Massachusetts 3-0 on Saturday at KeyBank Center to win their second straight NCAA championship (photo: Omar Phillips).
Neutral zone stands to be critical area for UMass, Minnesota Duluth in Frozen Four title game
Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin wasn’t buying talk of 31-win UMass being underdogs.
Faceoff wins, Exell third-period goal key Minnesota Duluth’s semifinal victory over Providence
Billy Exell’s rebound goal with 9:53 remaining in the third period broke a tie in the Bulldogs’ 4-1 victory over Providence in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday at KeyBank Center.
Frozen Four preview: Consistent Providence squad back in Frozen Four with model of recruitment, development
In the third Frozen Four preview, Providence, national champions in 2015, has a history of consistency on its side as the Friars find themselves in the NCAA tournament for the sixth straight season (photo: Melissa Wade).
Frozen Four preview: After tackling ‘a lot of new situations’ this year, Massachusetts finds itself in rare territory in Buffalo
In the second Frozen Four preview, Massachusetts is looking for its first national championship and will lean heavily on Hobey Baker hopeful Cale Makar, in addition to depth throughout the lineup (photo: Melissa Wade).
TMQ: Discussing last weekend’s NCAA regionals, attendance figures, looking ahead to Buffalo
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback (photo: Omar Phillips).
Northeastern jumps out to quick lead, hangs on to down Boston College, capture Hockey East playoff championship
Northeastern won the Hockey East championship on Saturday, 3-2 over Boston College, and now will work to win games in the NCAA tournament beginning next weekend (photo: Melissa Wade).