Jim ConnellyNews of the suspension of four of its captains before the season cast plenty of doubt over the start to Vermont’s season. Now, with that quartet back in the lineup, the Catamounts are proving to be a team to reckon with. That leads the three things I’ve learned this week. 1. Watch out for the … Read more
When you have two people who are wearing Hockey East tinted glasses and picking non-league games, well let’s just say their records aren’t going to be very impressive if Hockey East struggles as it has been. But hey, .500 is an excellent batting average, right? Jim last week: 8-8-3 Dave last week: 9-7-3 Jim to-date: … Read more
When you have two people who are wearing Hockey East tinted glasses and picking non-league games, well let’s just say their records aren’t going to be very impressive if Hockey East struggles as it has been. But hey, .500 is an excellent batting average, right? Jim last week: 8-8-3 Dave last week: 9-7-3 Jim to-date: … Read more
For college hockey fans that may not enjoy the increase in numbers of penalties called early in the college hockey season, there is only one way it will change and that is for players and coaches to adjust.
There are positive signs a plenty in Storrs, Conn. In their third season in the league, the Connecticut Huskies are poised to have their best season since joining Hockey East. Following back-to-back shutout victories at home over Alabama-Huntsville to open the season, UConn earned two road ties last weekend at Colgate and RIT. The second … Read more
With Hockey East going a collective 7-9-3 this weekend in non-league play, the league’s early-season collective struggles continue. While March seems so far away, might the results this month rear their ugly head come March? That leads the three things I learned this weekend. 1. Non-league woes could translate to thin NCAA representation come March Sure, … Read more
With Hockey East going a collective 7-9-3 this weekend in non-league play, the league’s early-season collective struggles continue. While March seems so far away, might the results this month rear their ugly head come March? That leads the three things I learned this weekend. 1. Non-league woes could translate to thin NCAA representation come March Sure, … Read more
After handily beating Dave last year in our weekly picks contest, I know he’ll be looking for revenge. With this weekend’s non-conference action, I think there are a lot of difficult games to pick. So fingers crossed for a good start! Friday, October 7 Air Force vs. Boston College (at Icebreaker Tournament, Denver, Colo.) Jim’s … Read more
After handily beating Dave last year in our weekly picks contest, I know he’ll be looking for revenge. With this weekend’s non-conference action, I think there are a lot of difficult games to pick. So fingers crossed for a good start! Friday, October 7 Air Force vs. Boston College (at Icebreaker Tournament, Denver, Colo.) Jim’s … Read more
Times are changing for Hockey East and a quick look at the league’s coaches poll proves that not only is this no longer your father’s Hockey East, it might not even be your older sibling’s Hockey East. It has been five years since Boston College ripped off four straight postseason titles. And in that time … Read more
Andrew Peeke was the first collegian selected in the second round, going to Columbus with the 34th overall pick. Just six picks later, Colorado tabbed Peeke’s Notre Dame teammate Cameron Morrison.
Boston University led the way with four selections, including the top overall college player picked, forward Clayton Keller.
The Terriers could have four current or future players picked in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
In 2006, Erik Johnson, Jonathan Toews, Phil Kessel and Kyle Okposo were selected in the first seven picks.
Drake Caggiula (two goals), Brock Boeser (goal, three assists) and Nick Schmaltz (assist) — the so-called CBS Line for North Dakota — were the dominating forces as the Fighting Hawks beat Quinnipiac 5-1.
Drake Caggiula (two goals), Brock Boeser (goal, three assists) and Nick Schmaltz (assist) — the so-called CBS Line for North Dakota — were the dominating forces as the Fighting Hawks beat Quinnipiac 5-1.
Drake Caggiula (two goals), Brock Boeser (goal, three assists) and Nick Schmaltz (assist) — the so-called CBS Line for North Dakota — were the dominating forces as the Fighting Hawks beat Quinnipiac 5-1.
The Bobcats are looking for their first national title, while the Fighting Hawks are going for their eighth and first since 2000.
North Dakota’s Trevor Olson was penalized for elbowing but officials reviewed to see whether a major penalty should have been assessed.
North Dakota’s Trevor Olson was penalized for elbowing but officials reviewed to see whether a major penalty should have been assessed.