It’s a goaltender’s world in this Hockey East tournament

One round of the Hockey East tournament is in the books. And while three series needed three games to decide the outcome, only one provided an upset (that would be Providence becoming the first-ever No. 7 seed to advance). That said, plenty to learn from this first round of Hockey East tournament play. 1. Goaltenders … Read more

It’s a goaltender’s world in this Hockey East tournament

One round of the Hockey East tournament is in the books. And while three series needed three games to decide the outcome, only one provided an upset (that would be Providence becoming the first-ever No. 7 seed to advance). That said, plenty to learn from this first round of Hockey East tournament play. 1. Goaltenders … Read more

Providence edges Mass.-Lowell, moves on to Hockey East semis

Providence made Hockey East tournament history on Sunday afternoon, beating Massachusetts-Lowell, 1-0, in the third game of a best-of-three quarterfinal series to become the first No. 7 seed to advance in the 28-year history of the conference. Providence overcame an emotional 3-2 overtime loss in Friday night’s game two and put forth a stifling defensive … Read more

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Hockey East picks – Quarterfinals – March 8-11

Dave has his rally cap on. Let’s see if he has enough to complete the comeback! Jim last week: 7-2-0 Dave last week: 8-1-0 Jim’s record-to-date: 116-71-17 Dave’s record-to-date: 115-72-17 This week, we’ll pick all three games as if they are played. If a game three isn’t played, that pick doesn’t count. (All series Friday, … Read more

Hockey East picks – Quarterfinals – March 8-11

Dave has his rally cap on. Let’s see if he has enough to complete the comeback! Jim last week: 7-2-0 Dave last week: 8-1-0 Jim’s record-to-date: 116-71-17 Dave’s record-to-date: 115-72-17 This week, we’ll pick all three games as if they are played. If a game three isn’t played, that pick doesn’t count. (All series Friday, … Read more

Almeida scores two as Boston College beats Vermont

The No.1 Boston College Eagles clinched at least a co-championship in Hockey East on Friday night with a 5-1 victory over Vermont in front of 5,527 at BC’s Kelley Rink. The Eagles, who are two points ahead of Boston University entering the final day of the regular season, need either a win or tie on … Read more

Hockey East Picks: March 2-3

Just a few weeks left and I have leveraged a perfectly-picked split between UMass and UNH to take a two-game lead in the standings. I’m guessing Dave is about to pull the goalie in desperation, so I hope the lead is five by next weekend. Jim last week: 7-2-1 Dave last week: 5-4-1 Jim’s record-to-date: 109-69-17 … Read more

BU contines to springboard amid adversity

Plenty of things to take away from this past weekend, the penultimate for Hockey East. The one that strikes me the most was BU’s resilience amid the team’s greatest controversy in memory. That tops my list of three things learned this week. 1. Nothing off the ice seems to deter this BU team on the … Read more

Vellaca’s two goals, two assist, lead Merrimack over Mass.-Lowell

After a thrilling, fast-paced 3-0 Massachusetts-Lowell win over Merrimack two weekends ago, there was plenty of reason to believe that Friday’s rematch and first game of a weekend home-and-home would be a thrilling replay. Instead, the contest was a sloppy game, particularly for the visiting River Hawks, who consistently turned the puck over as Merrimack … Read more

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Carr turns aside 39, Wilson pots two as Massachusetts-Lowell doubles Boston University

No. 6 Massachusetts-Lowell got two goals from rookie phenom Scott Wilson, an incredible 39-save performance by goaltender Doug Carr and a bend-but-don’t-break performance from its defense in the third as the River Hawks avenged a Friday loss, splitting a weekend series with No. 2 Boston University with a 4-2 victory at Agganis Arena on Saturday. … Read more

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York gets 900th win as BC tops Merrimack

The No. 4 Boston College Eagles, fresh off their win in the 60th Beanpot Championship, showed no signs of letting up on Friday night, jumping out to a 4-0 lead on No. 9 Merrimack en route to a 4-2 victory. The win, combined with Boston University’s victory over first-place Massachusetts-Lowell, places the Eagles and Terriers … Read more

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