Robert Morris gets boost from hockey ‘busting at the seams in Pittsburgh’
Hockey was once in trouble in Pittsburgh, but thanks to Sidney Crosby and the resurgence of the Penguins, Robert Morris has felt a boost. Jim Connelly reports.
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Draft notebook: Next Frozen Four host shows well
College hockey fans have plenty to look forward to with next year’s Frozen Four heading to Pittsburgh and the Consol Energy Center. The building is considered one of the nicest in the NHL with incredibly steep angles for the seating, making it much easier for fans to watch the game. As well, the city certainly … Read more
Led by Trouba, six with college ties picked in first round of 2012 NHL Entry Draft
In what could have been a poor showing for college hockey at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Friday’s opening round ended with more-than-respectable results. Led by Jacob Trouba, who was selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets, players with collegiate ties heard their names called six times from the stage at the Consol Energy Center. … Read more
Commentary: Picking 5 collegians to go in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Jim Connelly takes a swing at predicting the 30 first-round picks of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
After Trouba, best chance for college players in 2012 NHL Entry Draft may be second round
Michigan recruit Jacob Trouba is ranked ninth among North American skaters, but he could be the only player with college ties called in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.
Visors, overtime go under microscope in rules committee meetings
The committee will also consider rules changes stemming from events in the 2012 NCAA men’s tournament. Jim Connelly reports.
Offseason takes shape, issues come into focus with coaches meetings
There are a number of issues on the table this offseason, and Jim Connelly presents some of them.
Gaudreau’s highlight-reel goal clinches Boston College’s fifth national championship
Boston College captured its third national title in five years and fifth overall. And while that is memorable, what may be most memorable of this national championship will be a goal by a pint-sized freshman. Rookie Johnny Gaudreau, listed at 5-foot-8 on the BC roster, scored one of the most highlight-reel-worthy goals in recent NCAA … Read more
Strong defenses unite underdog Ferris State, favorite Boston College in championship game
The Eagles are on an 18-game winning streak but the Bulldogs are showing confidence heading into the final college hockey game of the 2011-12 season. Jim Connelly reports from the Frozen Four.
Milner shuts the door, allowing Boston College to roll past Minnesota
The Boston College train just keeps on rolling. The BC Eagles are headed back to the national title game after a dismantling of the nation’s top offense, Minnesota, 6-1, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Thursday in a game where the Gophers were able to control the play for extended periods of time but … Read more
Frozen Four preview: Boston College points to quiet bus ride as turning point
Jim Connelly looks at the Eagles as they head to the 2012 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.
‘Unbelievable’ Milner leads Boston College past Minnesota-Duluth
There will be a new national champion. For that matter, there will be an entirely fresh Frozen Four. The top overall seed, Boston College, surgically dismantled the defending national champion Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs on Sunday, capitalizing on opportunities to earn a 4-0 victory and capture the Northeast Regional title at the DCU Center. The Eagles, getting … Read more
Commentary: Is NCAA ice hockey held hostage by ESPN?
The Worldwide Leader in Sports – the self-proclaimed title given to ESPN – has done a lot to help grow the NCAA men’s ice hockey championship over the years. Now, though, it seems like “that network” is doing everything to hurt this tournament when interest in the event is at an all-time high. Back in … Read more
Commentary: Is NCAA ice hockey held hostage by ESPN?
The Worldwide Leader in Sports – the self-proclaimed title given to ESPN – has done a lot to help grow the NCAA men’s ice hockey championship over the years. Now, though, it seems like “that network” is doing everything to hurt this tournament when interest in the event is at an all-time high. Back in … Read more
Union advances to Frozen Four with win over Massachusetts-Lowell
In the year of the little guy, the smallest of them all has punched its ticket to the Frozen Four. Little Union College, with an enrollment of right around 2,200 and no scholarships for their student-athletes, came out of the East Regional on top with a 4-2 victory over another upstart club, Massachusetts-Lowell, in front … Read more
Eventually, Massachusetts-Lowell tops Miami on Wetmore’s OT winner
Fans of the Massachsetts-Lowell River Hawks carry around a red circular cardboard cutout with the word “EASY” to resemble the Staples Easy Button. And while the No. 3 seed River Hawks advanced to the final of the NCAA East Regional on Friday, nothing about the win was easy. Lowell blew a three-goal third period lead, … Read more
For Michigan State, the wait was long
Everyone knows hockey players love to watch hockey on television. So it may seem ironic that on a critically important night where outcomes of various other college hockey games – most of them televised – would affect Michigan State’s NCAA future, that many players chose not to watch any hockey. Michigan State was eliminated from … Read more
For Michigan State, the wait was long
Everyone knows hockey players love to watch hockey on television. So it may seem ironic that on a critically important night where outcomes of various other college hockey games – most of them televised – would affect Michigan State’s NCAA future, that many players chose not to watch any hockey. Michigan State was eliminated from … Read more
River Hawks happy to be back, but not just happy to be there
Yes, Boston College won yet another Hockey East title (third straight!) and Boston University and Maine will be in the tournament. But it is Massachusetts-Lowell that really feels like it is ready for its second life. That leads the three things we learned this weekend. 1. A second life sometimes feels better than the first The … Read more
River Hawks happy to be back, but not just happy to be there
Yes, Boston College won yet another Hockey East title (third straight!) and Boston University and Maine will be in the tournament. But it is Massachusetts-Lowell that really feels like it is ready for its second life. That leads the three things we learned this weekend. 1. A second life sometimes feels better than the first The … Read more