Hockey East picks, Oct. 6-10, 2012

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

College hockey and whiffle ball… for a great cause

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

College hockey and whiffle ball… for a great cause

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

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

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

‘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