Jim ConnellyThanks to UMass’ win on Saturday at Arizona State, I’ve grabbed a one-game lead in the season-long picks race. Let’s hope to expand on that this week. Jim last week: 9-5-2 Dave last week: 8-6-2 Friday, October 13 Connecticut at AIC Jim’s pick: AIC has tended to “play up” when facing Hockey East teams in … Read more
If anyone thought that this year’s New Hampshire team, the 28th and final for coach Dick Umile, might be a walkover on an opponent’s schedule, think again. There’s still plenty of hockey to play, but week one for the Wildcats, which featured a 4-3 road win and 4-1 victory at home over then-No. 5 UMass … Read more
Scoring 14 goals in two night against Sacred Heart makes one wonder: does Northeastern have the most potent offense in the league? That leads the three things we learned this week: 1. Was what we saw from the Huskies going to be commonplace? It’s impossible to think that the Huskies can maintain a seven-goals-per-game pace, … Read more
Scoring 14 goals in two night against Sacred Heart makes one wonder: does Northeastern have the most potent offense in the league? That leads the three things we learned this week: 1. Was what we saw from the Huskies going to be commonplace? It’s impossible to think that the Huskies can maintain a seven-goals-per-game pace, … Read more
Scoring 14 goals in two night against Sacred Heart makes one wonder: does Northeastern have the most potent offense in the league? That leads the three things we learned this week: 1. Was what we saw from the Huskies going to be commonplace? It’s impossible to think that the Huskies can maintain a seven-goals-per-game pace, … Read more
iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} –> // In a weekend that featured plenty of upsets and shockers, Michigan Tech may have pulled off the biggest. One night at the Huskies knocked off 16th-ranked Union, they edged host and sixth-ranked Minnesota-Duluth, 4-3, to take home the title in the annual Ice Breaker tournament. Tech fell behind … Read more
Let’s kick off the picks in Hockey East so that I may defend my title against Dave. Maybe he can keep it a little closer this year. Friday, October 6 Connecticut at Maine Jim’s pick: This could be a compelling series to start the season because it is being played in Orono. I think I’ll … Read more
Let’s kick off the picks in Hockey East so that I may defend my title against Dave. Maybe he can keep it a little closer this year. Friday, October 6 Connecticut at Maine Jim’s pick: This could be a compelling series to start the season because it is being played in Orono. I think I’ll … Read more
Prior to the start of last season, Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna wanted to make sure his staff was prepared in case of a tie for first place. The league purchased a second regular season trophy just in case two teams tied for first place at the end of the regular season. But come March, … Read more
Patrick Harper assisted on Dante Fabbro’s tiebreaking goal in the third period and added an empty-net score.
A year ago in Buffalo, it was a banner day for college hockey at the NHL Draft. This year will be proof just how different draft classes can be from year to year.
Back in 2000, Boston University goaltender Rick DiPietro was the top pick of the New York Islanders in the NHL Draft. This weekend, another Terrier netminder in Jake Oettinger will be drafted.
If you’re a passionate hockey fan, you probably think like you can recognize talent. We’re always trying to predict that “this guy will be a great pro” or “this guy will be a bust.”
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The Pioneers held on for dear life after Minnesota Duluth closed to within a goal in the third.
The Pioneers held on for dear life after Minnesota Duluth closed to within a goal in the third.
Both teams possess a high-powered offense that can explode when necessary. But it is likely only Denver will benefit from a track meet-style game.
The Bulldogs are in the championship game for the second time in seven seasons.
The Bulldogs are in the championship game for the second time in seven seasons.
In Jeff Jackson’s illustrious coaching career, which includes stops in the National Hockey League, the U.S. National Team and 18 years at the collegiate level at both Notre Dame and Lake Superior State, he’d never done it before.