Of Hockey East’s semifinalists, some need playoff title more than others
Boston University is a lock for the NCAA tournament, while New Hampshire can only get in with the automatic bid. UMass-Lowell and Vermont are in uncertain territory.
Jim Connelly
TMQ: It’s the season of the NCHC, but let’s not go too far
The league could get six of its eight teams in the NCAA tournament, but Jim Connelly warns Matthew Semisch about overemphasizing this season’s accomplishments.
BU, Lowell hold, Vermont upsets with emotion and UNH takes extra drama to advance
Boston University and UMass Lowell each advanced to the Garden but both did so in very different ways. That leads the three things we take away from this weekend. 1. Terriers easily advance, Lowell reaches Garden after battle. It was incredible to see BU get past Merrimack with such ease. Given that every other series … Read more
BU, Lowell hold, Vermont upsets with emotion and UNH takes extra drama to advance
Boston University and UMass Lowell each advanced to the Garden but both did so in very different ways. That leads the three things we take away from this weekend. 1. Terriers easily advance, Lowell reaches Garden after battle. It was incredible to see BU get past Merrimack with such ease. Given that every other series … Read more
Long overtimes reflect NCAA hockey’s lack of offense
Possibly the most telling statistic in reviewing the top 50 longest games list is that 38 of those 50 games occurred since 2000.
Long overtimes reflect NCAA hockey’s lack of offense
Possibly the most telling statistic in reviewing the top 50 longest games list is that 38 of those 50 games occurred since 2000.
Blackwell helps Harvard sweep Brown
It was injuries that derailed what early on looked like a banner season for the Harvard Crimson. So it seems appropriate that the team’s ability to rebound from injuries played a key role on Saturday as the Crimson advanced to the ECAC quarterfinals with a 4-3 win in front of 662 fans at Bright-Landry Hockey … Read more
UMass-Notre Dame marathon also was taxing on officials, radio voices
Hockey East has some relief for the officiating crew after the longest game in college hockey history, which wrapped up a long day for UMass broadcasters.
Hockey East picks – Mar. 6-8
I picked up two games on Dave last weekend, but still have a massive hill to climb, particularly as I don’t expect Dave to pick too differently from me in this first round of the playoffs. Because these series are best two-of-three, we will pick all three games, even if we believe there will be … Read more
Hockey East picks – Mar. 6-8
I picked up two games on Dave last weekend, but still have a massive hill to climb, particularly as I don’t expect Dave to pick too differently from me in this first round of the playoffs. Because these series are best two-of-three, we will pick all three games, even if we believe there will be … Read more
Slow start, strong finish: New Hampshire carries hot streak into playoffs
The Wildcats have won five straight entering a first-round Hockey East playoff series against Connecticut.
TMQ: Perilous playoff paths, defense vs. offense and Hobey’s freshman bias
Which of the Eastern leagues’ regular season champions will have the toughest road to a playoff title?
Finally crowning the champ, cream rising to the top and PairWise concern
Boston University clinched a share of the regular-season title more than a week ago but the league was waiting until the Terriers clinch outright to present the trophy. The fact that took a while leads the three things I learned this week: 1. The Terriers are champs … finally BU has known for a while … Read more
Finally crowning the champ, cream rising to the top and PairWise concern
Boston University clinched a share of the regular-season title more than a week ago but the league was waiting until the Terriers clinch outright to present the trophy. The fact that took a while leads the three things I learned this week: 1. The Terriers are champs … finally BU has known for a while … Read more
TMQ: Appreciating Quinnipiac, assessing the top coaches and picking dark horses
The Bobcats clinched at least a share of the ECAC Hockey title and the No. 1 playoff seed.
Boston University gets its 30th Beanpot title, beating Northeastern on Grzelcyk’s overtime goal
Matt Grzelcyk scored a power-play goal just 51 seconds into overtime, firing a shot through a screen past Northeastern goaltender Clay Witt to earn the Terriers their first Beanpot title since 2009 and the 30th all-time for the program.
Two-week delay changes dynamics of Beanpot title, consolation games
Northeastern plays Boston University for the title on Monday after Harvard and Boston College skate for third.
Russo’s three assists lead Notre Dame to upset win over Boston University
Stop me if you’ve heard this story before. Notre Dame skated through much of the season as a somewhat mediocre team in Hockey East before upsetting the first-place team as the season draws to a close. A season ago, it was a dominant Boston College team that ran into the Irish, falling on the final … Read more
Hockey East picks – Feb. 20-23
Another atrocious week picking for me means I have pretty much handed Dave the title. Jim last week: 5-6-1 Jim to date: 136-76-21 Dave last week: 7-4-1 Dave to date: 142-70-21 Friday, February 20 UMass Lowell at Boston College Jim’s pick: This one will seem like I am going out on a limb right here, … Read more
Hockey East picks – Feb. 20-23
Another atrocious week picking for me means I have pretty much handed Dave the title. Jim last week: 5-6-1 Jim to date: 136-76-21 Dave last week: 7-4-1 Dave to date: 142-70-21 Friday, February 20 UMass Lowell at Boston College Jim’s pick: This one will seem like I am going out on a limb right here, … Read more