Jim ConnellyHARTFORD, Conn. – It is certainly hyperbole to state that any hockey team nine games into its season, before you even turn the clocks back, might have that moment that can turn a season around. Then again, if you’re the Vermont Catamounts, maybe that’s not so much of an overstatement. One night after laying an … Read more
Now that non-conference play is mostly behind us, it’s time to get into the deeps of the Hockey East schedule. Hopefully Dave and I can put forth better performances. Jim last week: 6-6-1 Jim to date: 34-24-6 Dave last week: 6-6-1 Dave to date: 34-24-6 Friday, November 3 Merrimack at Boston College Jim’s pick: Both … Read more
Now that non-conference play is mostly behind us, it’s time to get into the deeps of the Hockey East schedule. Hopefully Dave and I can put forth better performances. Jim last week: 6-6-1 Jim to date: 34-24-6 Dave last week: 6-6-1 Dave to date: 34-24-6 Friday, November 3 Merrimack at Boston College Jim’s pick: Both … Read more
If you’re a fan of Providence, you’re likely pretty pleased with the team’s start. A 5-2-0 mark is more than decent considering the Friars’ competition through its first seven games. But there will also be skeptics that look at a three-game stretch – games against Boston College, St. Lawrence and Clarkson – where the Friars … Read more
After a 4-0 road loss at Clarkson that capped off a weekend where Providence allowed 9 goals to the opposition, the Friars might have had some concerns about their overall defense. Those concern should be eased for now after a banner weekend. That leads the three things I learned this weekend. 1. Friars sweep was … Read more
After a 4-0 road loss at Clarkson that capped off a weekend where Providence allowed 9 goals to the opposition, the Friars might have had some concerns about their overall defense. Those concern should be eased for now after a banner weekend. That leads the three things I learned this weekend. 1. Friars sweep was … Read more
It was a night where little things meant a lot. For Denver, those little things became big, as did the score as the No. 1 Pioneers routed No. 19 Boston College, 6-1, at Kelley Rink. The “little things” were abundant for Denver in execution. They struck three times on the power play. They scored two … Read more
LOWELL, Mass. – After losing twice last weekend at home to Quinnipiac in games in which his team lost third-period leads, Northeastern coach Jim Madigan challenged his team. “We challenged our group this week in practice,” said Madigan. “Being heavier on pucks and winning puck battles. We thought as a staff after last weekend, we … Read more
A week ago, Dave and I were equally bad. Last week we were equally strong with our picks, each earning 14 wins to match our win totals to date. Jim last week: 14-4-2 Jim to date: 28-18-5 Dave last week: 14-4-2 Dave to date: 28-18-5 Friday October 27 Boston College at Providence Jim’s pick: Neither … Read more
A week ago, Dave and I were equally bad. Last week we were equally strong with our picks, each earning 14 wins to match our win totals to date. Jim last week: 14-4-2 Jim to date: 28-18-5 Dave last week: 14-4-2 Dave to date: 28-18-5 Friday October 27 Boston College at Providence Jim’s pick: Neither … Read more
In the early 20th century, legendary author Mark Twain once said, “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Now more than 100 years later, we might be able to use a similar quote to sum up the first month of UMass Lowell’s hockey season. The River Hawks began the season ranked fifth in … Read more
It was hardly even an average week for Hockey East out of conference this weekend. That needs to raise some eyebrows. That leads the three things I learned this week.1.) An ugly non-conference weekend places Hockey East in vulnerable positionHockey East teams went a collective 5-12-1 out of conference this weekend. Let that sink in … Read more
It was hardly even an average week for Hockey East out of conference this weekend. That needs to raise some eyebrows. That leads the three things I learned this week. 1.) An ugly non-conference weekend places Hockey East in vulnerable position Hockey East teams went a collective 5-12-1 out of conference this weekend. Let that … Read more
New Hampshire’s five-game season-opening winning streak, the program’s best in more than 20 years, was ended on Saturday night when Trevor Gooch scored at 1:03 of the overtime as Colorado College skated past the Wildcats, 2-1, at Towse Rink. The play began in the neutral zone when Westin Michaud forced a turnover and skated up the right side. … Read more
In the days where Sabermetrics and stats seems to be all the range in sports, Quinnipiac and Northeastern proved Friday that there is only one stat that matters come the end of a game: the final score. On Friday, that final score read 6-4 in favor of Quinnipiac, despite the Bobcats generating just 15 shots … Read more
Thanks 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
Thanks 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