‘Dick Umile Weekend’ paid homage to one of the game’s greats
New Hampshire paid tribute to its long-time head coach Dick Umile throughout the entire weekend.
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‘Dick Umile Weekend’ paid homage to one of the game’s greats
New Hampshire paid tribute to its long-time head coach Dick Umile throughout the entire weekend.
This Week in Hockey East: Vermont finding its rhythm, Catamounts veterans ‘starting to come around’
Truth be told, Jan. 19 could have been the day that broke Vermont (photo: Melissa Wade).
TMQ: Talking the Feb. 5 poll, surprise teams this season, Beanpot attendance
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’s top line, goalie Primeau deliver Beanpot semifinal victory over Boston College
Primeau made 37 saves to blank the Eagles.
Suddenly hot Vermont looking for first-round home ice
Don’t look now but Vermont, left for dead a few weeks back, are suddenly hot and fighting for first-round home ice. That leads this week’s three things: 1. Unbeaten in five, Vermont is red hot Raise your hand if you saw a five-game unbeaten streak coming for Vermont. Put that hand down! No one called … Read more
Suddenly hot Vermont looking for first-round home ice
Don’t look now but Vermont, left for dead a few weeks back, are suddenly hot and fighting for first-round home ice. That leads this week’s three things: 1. Unbeaten in five, Vermont is red hot Raise your hand if you saw a five-game unbeaten streak coming for Vermont. Put that hand down! No one called … Read more
Connecticut 6, Brown 4
In a wild offensive game, Benjamin Freeman’s sixth goal of the season broke a 4-4 tie as Connecticut edged Brown, 6-4, in a Saturday matinee. Freeman, Wyatt Newpower and Joseph Masonius all had multi-point games for the host Huskies, while defenseman Max Gottlieb posted a game-high three points (1-2-3) for Brown in defeat. UConn now … Read more
Vermont 4, Providence 3
Though they trailed most of the game, Vermont found a way to earn an upset victory over Providence, 4-3, at Gutterson Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Catamounts trailed 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2 before Craig Puffer notched his second goal of the night to even the game late in the second. Alex Esposito then played the role … Read more
Merrimack 3, Maine 2 (OT)
Sami Tavernier’s goal with 1:24 left in overtime propelled Merrimack to a 3-2 win on Saturday at Alfond Arena. Merrimack never trailed in the game, grabbing leads on goals by Tyler Drevitch in the first and Brett Seney in the second, but Maine had responses to each and forced overtime when Mitchell Fossier scored on … Read more
Hockey East picks: Feb. 2-6
Dave and I differed on a significant number of picks last week. That hasn’t happened often. Still, there wasn’t a lot of difference in the records (though I happily picked up a game). Jim last week: 7-4-1 Jim to date: 108-67-21 Dave last week: 6-5-1 Dave to date: 105-70-21 Friday, February 2 New Hampshire at … Read more
Hockey East picks: Feb. 2-6
Dave and I differed on a significant number of picks last week. That hasn’t happened often. Still, there wasn’t a lot of difference in the records (though I happily picked up a game). Jim last week: 7-4-1 Jim to date: 108-67-21 Dave last week: 6-5-1 Dave to date: 105-70-21 Friday, February 2 New Hampshire at … Read more
This Week in Hockey East: How many conference teams will crack the NCAA tournament?
In 32 seasons, Hockey East has never placed less than two teams in the NCAA tournament field. And while there is still a chance that three or four teams could possibly sneak into the field of 16, there is a very good possibility that Hockey East has just one NCAA entry (photo: Melissa Wade).
TMQ: Giving props to Cornell, defense winning championships, Arizona State’s new rink
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: Shelley M. Szwast).
Maine, Connecticut place stakes in ground in Hockey East race
Maine and Connecticut each pulled off sweeps this weekend, allowing each to move up the standings with just four weekend left in the regular season. 1. Maine in top 4 race; UConn solidifies position in middle of standings Maine went on the road to win two at Massachusetts. Upon swept its two-game series with New Hampshire. … Read more
Maine, Connecticut place stakes in ground in Hockey East race
Maine and Connecticut each pulled off sweeps this weekend, allowing each to move up the standings with just four weekend left in the regular season. 1. Maine in top 4 race; UConn solidifies position in middle of standings Maine went on the road to win two at Massachusetts. Upon swept its two-game series with New Hampshire. … Read more
Arizona State coach Powers on new rink potential: ‘I’ve never had a doubt in my mind that they’d come up with something’
Though the Sun Devils have taken an extremely positive approach since the day they launched the program less than three years ago, playing home games at the Oceanside Ice Arena, a facility that can hold less than 1,000 spectators and lacks the infrastructure to operate at a high level, isn’t ideal (photo: Courtney Pedroza).
After Thursday vote, regents approve first step of plan to construct new 5000-seat home rink for Arizona State
Arizona State took its first major step towards building a new, on-campus arena on Thursday when the Arizona Board of Regents voted to approve an estimated $160 million project that would include construction of a 5,000-seat arena that the Sun Devils hockey team can call home (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Hockey East picks – Jan. 26-27
Dave and I had an equally mediocre week, which means I maintain a two-game lead in the overall standings. Jim last week: 5-4-2 Dave last week: 5-4-2 Jim to date: 101-63-20 Dave to date: 99-56-20 Friday, January 26 Vermont at Merrimack Jim’s pick: Given that UVM played well last weekend, I’m hoping they can hit … Read more
Hockey East picks – Jan. 26-27
Dave and I had an equally mediocre week, which means I maintain a two-game lead in the overall standings. Jim last week: 5-4-2 Dave last week: 5-4-2 Jim to date: 101-63-20 Dave to date: 99-56-20 Friday, January 26 Vermont at Merrimack Jim’s pick: Given that UVM played well last weekend, I’m hoping they can hit … Read more