Jim ConnellyThere is a lot of buzz as the 2012-13 campaign kicks off for the defending national champion Boston College Eagles. BC returns a solid piece of its core group from a season ago led by goaltender Parker Milner. But as often happens with a national champ, the Eagles were hit hard with players leaving early … Read more
It seems almost unthinkable that the college hockey season is already upon us. This weekend (and week to come), there are three games involving Hockey East teams. So let’s kick off our season of predictions. Saturday, Oct. 6 Quinnipiac at Maine Jim’s pick: The Black Bears lost a lot but do return Dan Sullivan in … Read more
It seems almost unthinkable that the college hockey season is already upon us. This weekend (and week to come), there are three games involving Hockey East teams. So let’s kick off our season of predictions. Saturday, Oct. 6 Quinnipiac at Maine Jim’s pick: The Black Bears lost a lot but do return Dan Sullivan in … Read more
New Massachusetts coach John Micheletto wasn’t the first one offered the Minutemen job, but he says it’s time to move forward. Jim Connelly reports.
For the 11th straight year, the college hockey community will turn in its sticks in exchange for whiffle ball bats to support the Travis Roy Foundation. The 11th annual Travis Roy Foundation WIFFLE Ball Tournament returns to Little Fenway and Little Wrigley in Essex, Vt., on Friday-Sunday, August 10-12, 2012. The theme, ‘Eleven Seconds to Eleven … Read more
For the 11th straight year, the college hockey community will turn in its sticks in exchange for whiffle ball bats to support the Travis Roy Foundation. The 11th annual Travis Roy Foundation WIFFLE Ball Tournament returns to Little Fenway and Little Wrigley in Essex, Vt., on Friday-Sunday, August 10-12, 2012. The theme, ‘Eleven Seconds to Eleven … Read more
On Friday, many college hockey fans were pleasantly surprised to hear six players with college ties called to the stage in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft at the Consol Energy Center. There was plenty of speculation coming in that this could be a very lean year for college prospects. The validation … Read more
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.
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
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
Jim Connelly takes a swing at predicting the 30 first-round picks of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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.
The committee will also consider rules changes stemming from events in the 2012 NCAA men’s tournament. Jim Connelly reports.
There are a number of issues on the table this offseason, and Jim Connelly presents some of them.
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
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.
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
Jim Connelly looks at the Eagles as they head to the 2012 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.
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
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