TMQ: Should conference tournament fields be shortened to include fewer teams?
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).
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Seventh-seeded Boston College upsets second-seed Providence to advance to TD Garden in Hockey East, keep NCAA hopes alive
No. 7 seed Boston College rallied from a game down and won Sunday’s game 3 over No. 2 seed Providence in Hockey East to advance to the TD Garden. BC will play top seeded Massachusetts on Friday (Photo: Ken Jancef)
Boston University blanks UMass Lowell, 3-0, one of six road teams to win on Friday in playoff action
Boston University was the only underdog in Hockey East to win on Friday, whitewashing UMass Lowell, 3-0. Six of Friday’s 17 D1 men’s playoff games were won by underdogs. (Photo: UMass Lowell/Rich Gagnon)
TMQ: Talking early postseason attendance numbers, when college players call it a career
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).
The Monday 10: Overtime games galore this weekend, but why the low attendance in Minnesota?
It’s playoff season as four of the six leagues began their postseason this past weekend. To me, it’s the best time of the year (photo: Omar Phillips).
Favorites prevail as Penn St., Niagara and Dartmouth advance on Sunday
Dartmouth exploded for eight goals on Sunday to earn an 8-0 win over St. Lawrence and advance in the ECAC playoffs. Favorites won all three series-deciding games on Sunday (Photo: Beth Spadaccini)
GAME OF THE WEEK: Desperate Minnesota team explodes, sweeps Michigan to advance in B1G playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS — The evidence continues to mount that Minnesota is capable of making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The caveat, of course, is that the Gophers remain a long shot to qualify. Faced with the reality of having to win the Big Ten Tournament to get into the NCAA field of 16, the … Read more
McManus OT game-winner sends Minnesota past Michigan in B1G playoff opener
In a game Minnesota never led, a Brannon McManus power play goal at 10:10 of overtime gave the Golden Gophers a 3-2 victory and the lead in the best-of-three Big Ten quarterfinal series against Michigan. The Wolverines jumped to a 2-0 on goals by Michael Pastujov in the first period and Will Lockwood in the … Read more
Boston University playing lockdown defense, looking to increase goal production
Most teams want to be playing their best hockey at the most critical juncture of the year. For Boston University, that seems to be the case (photo: William Cherry/Presseye).
Upset Friday: ASU, NU, Lowell and Bowling Green all fall in critical PairWise battles
On a night that created major PairWise movement, Minnesota upset Arizona State, yet the Sun Devlils remained No. 8 in the PairWise, keeping them safe for an NCAA bid. (Staff photo: Jim Rosvold)
Looking back on the crazy weekend that was in Hockey East circles
When we looked back at last weekend, so many strange things happened that we felt the need to mention them all. Thus, we ask forgiveness as we take this column off the rails a bit to address some crazy moments in Hockey East (photo: Vermont Athletics).
TMQ: Should conference regular-season champions get the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament?
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: Melissa Wade).
GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 10 Providence finds way to win, knock off No. 2 UMass in playoff-like battle
In an intense, playoff-like battle, Providence scored in the game’s final three minutes to upset No. 2 UMass, 3-2, at a sold out Schneider Arena on a night when Ohio State, St. Cloud State and AIC (share) all clinch conference titles (File photo: Rich Gagnon)
USCHO GAME OF THE WEEK: Led by Hawkey, Providence looking to make noise against Massachusetts
Last Friday night, with a 6-1 victory over UMass Lowell, Providence goaltender Hayden Hawkey earned a vaunted position in Friars hockey history (photo: Omar Phillips).
Taking a look at how the Hockey East standings may shake out over the next couple weeks
No team in Hockey East has more than five regular-season games left. Thus, it seems like the perfect time to examine where your favorite team can (and most likely will) finish in the standings (photo: Melissa Wade).
TMQ: What does the future hold for conference realignment? Alaska schools threatened?
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: Bradley K. Olson).
The Monday 10: ECAC Hockey standings tighten, Arizona State keeps winning, Minnesota sweeps Ohio State
Yale earned two wins over the weekend, including an upset of No. 8 Cornell on Saturday (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Dramatic 5-4 overtime win over AIC likely to clinch NCAA at-large bid for Arizona State
Arizona State celebrates PJ Marrocco’s overtime game-winner against American International, a victory that likely punches the Sun Devils ticket to the NCAA tournament (Photo: Riley Trujillo)
Burke’s three-point night helps lead Minnesota to upset of No. 2 Ohio State
Minnesota never trailed on the road on Friday as the Gophers earned a 4-3 upset of No. 2 Ohio State (File Photo: Jim Rosvold)
TMQ: Is there a right time for NCAA Division I coaches to leave for NHL jobs?
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: Melissa Wade).