Matt MackinderSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The No. 10 Michigan Wolverines didn’t forget to bring their high-powered offense with them as they handed Penn State its ninth loss in Big Ten conference play, 7-3, on FRiday night. The win gives Red Berenson his 784th win, making him the fourth winningest coach in NCAA Division I history. The … Read more
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Despite watching bounce after bounce in front of the net, Clarke Saunders kept North Dakota in the running to hold the lead. But it was Paul LaDue that made the save of the game. The freshman defenseman quickly made his way to the net and managed to drive away Dominic Zombo’s … Read more
BOSTON — When Merrimack was awarded the game’s first power play just 47 seconds into Friday night’s tilt vs. No. 2 Boston College, it was a golden chance to set the tone early. But the Eagles quickly erased that thought 31 seconds into their penalty kill when Bill Arnold tapped in his first of three … Read more
bBOSTON — In Hockey East only one thing is certain – anybody can win on any given night. That was certainly the case Friday night as Massachusetts defeated Northeastern Huskies 3-0 in convincing fashion on a night where they outshot the Huskies by a 48-27 count. “It’s fun when you feel good about the process … Read more
HOUGHTON, Mich. –Coming off a road sweep at Bowling Green, Michigan Tech returned home looking for some Winter Carnival magic against visiting Alabama-Huntsville. The Huskies got the effort they needed as co-captain Blake Pietila and assistant captain Tanner Kero, who struck twice in the middle frame, provided the offense and MTU skated away with a … Read more
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Atlantic Hockey has suspended Niagara junior defenseman Kevin Albers for one game, adding to the one game ban he incurred on Feb. 1. Albers was given a major penalty for contact to the head and a game disqualification at the 32-second mark of the third period on Saturday night (Feb. 1) against Sacred Heart. The … Read more
It’s getting down to nitty-gritty time, so who’s in and who’s out? Nothing is certain yet, but with just a few weekends left in the regular season, every win counts. Here are the predictions for this weekend’s games and then some: ECAC East – Tim Costello I know it is winter, or at least the … Read more
It’s getting down to nitty-gritty time, so who’s in and who’s out? Nothing is certain yet, but with just a few weekends left in the regular season, every win counts. Here are the predictions for this weekend’s games and then some: ECAC East – Tim Costello I know it is winter, or at least the … Read more
According to the Associated Press, three members of the Fitchburg State hockey team have been “barred from campus” while police investigate their possible involvement in an off-campus sexual assault. Fitchburg police confirmed to the AP that the alleged assault did occur, but would not say when or where, or if the female victim is a … Read more
Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau, who led the nation in scoring in January, has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for January, while BC freshman goaltender Thatcher Demko has earned HCA Rookie of the Month honors. Gaudreau tallied eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points in eight … Read more
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday the 18 semifinalists for the 14th annual Joe Concannon Award, presented each year to the best American-born college hockey player in New England playing at the Division II/III level. This year’s list consists of 12 forwards, two defensemen and four goaltenders. The candidates include eight players from … Read more
Minnesota tallied 40 first-place votes and remains the top-ranked team in the nation in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Last weekend, Minnesota tied Michigan State and then rebounded with a win over the Spartans. Boston College beat Providence and garnered the other 10 first-place votes to stay No. 2, while Quinnipiac defeated Dartmouth to … Read more
Minnesota again gets top billing in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll after earning all 15 first-place votes. The Gophers have been No. 1 in every poll during the 2013-14 season. Wisconsin stays second, while Clarkson leap-frogs North Dakota for third spot. Cornell jumps up one to No. 5, tied this week with last … Read more
BOSTON — The appropriate metaphor for Harvard’s season (and its recent fortunes in the Beanpot) may be the Greek myth of King Sisyphus, condemned to perpetually pushing a boulder uphill. Falling behind early in games had become a nasty habit for Harvard, but things were looking up entering Monday night. [scg_html_beanpot2014] After a win on … Read more
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Monday the 16 semifinalists for the 62nd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I men’s college hockey player in New England. Eleven teams are represented in the candidates, including eight players from Hockey East, six from ECAC Hockey and two from Atlantic Hockey. The … Read more
Robert Morris and Bowling Green will play an outdoor game in Toledo, Ohio, on Jan. 3, 2015. The game, which will be just the second NCAA Division I outdoor game in the state, is slated to be part of the ECHL Toledo Walleye’s Winterfest at Fifth Third Field. “We are very excited to be a … Read more
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Robert Morris goaltender Terry Shafer stopped all 23 shots he faced tonight against visiting Army and even helped out on the offensive side with an assist in the Colonials’ 4-0 win. Cody Wydo added two goals and an assist in RMU’s victory. “I thought Terry Shafer was very good when he … Read more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The last time the Rochester Institute of Technology and Holy Cross played each other was at Holy Cross on Nov. 11, 2012 where the game ended in a 3-3 tie. Friday night’s game produced the same result as the Frank Ritter Arena hosted a competitive offensive game where the two Atlantic Hockey … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With scoring contributions from four lines and a career-high 46 saves by rookie netminder Christian Frey, Ohio State posted a 5-1 victory over Penn State Friday night. The junior class combined for 11 points on the night as Max McCormick and Ryan Dzingel each contributed two tallies and classmate Matt Johnson had … Read more