Matt MackinderMINNEAPOLIS — Michigan State coach Tom Anastos was displeased with his team’s performance last weekend against Michigan and he made it known. His team responded Friday, getting off to a quick first period start and eventually tying top-ranked Minnesota 2-2 and winning in a six-round shootout. “We talked about growing up,” Anastos said. “I think … Read more
HAMDEN, Conn. — The No. 9 Quinnipiac Bobcats recorded three unanswered goals in the second and third period to propel them past the Dartmouth Big Green 3-1 Friday night at the High Point Solutions Arena. Emma Woods tied the game late in the second period for Quinnipiac (17-4-6, 8-3-4 ECAC) when Kelly Babstock skated across … Read more
As we enter the final month of the regular season, every coach will say that two points on a nightly basis is necessary. Our slew of Division III men’s columnists take to this weekly blog to tell you, our loyal readers, just what will indeed happen this weekend at rinks across the country. Or so … Read more
As we enter the final month of the regular season, every coach will say that two points on a nightly basis is necessary. Our slew of Division III men’s columnists take to this weekly blog to tell you, our loyal readers, just what will indeed happen this weekend at rinks across the country. Or so … Read more
Minnesota garnered 44 first-place votes in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll and maintains its spot at the top of the national rankings. The Gophers won the inaugural North Star College Cup last weekend, beating St. Cloud and then Minnesota-Duluth in a shootout. Boston College earned wins over Merrimack and Penn State and sits … Read more
With all 15 first-place votes again, Minnesota keeps its spot at the top of the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. Wisconsin and North Dakota remain second and third, respectively. Clarkson moves up two to No. 4, while Harvard keeps a firm grip on No. 5. Cornell falls two places to sit sixth, Boston College remains … Read more
The NCHC has suspended Colorado College sophomore forward Jared Hanson for one game due to an illegal hit during the Tigers’ game against Miami last Saturday (Jan. 25). At 16:34 of the second period, Hanson hit a Miami player from behind after the whistle and was assessed a five-minute checking from behind major and a … Read more
ECAC Hockey on Monday announced suspensions stemming from an on-ice postgame incident that took place after the Rensselaer-Union game last Saturday (Jan. 25) at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. Union senior defenseman Mat Bodie, who was assessed roughing and facemaking penalties, along with a game disqualification at the 20:00 mark, which merits an … Read more
Former St. Cloud State forward Andreas Nodl (2006-08) and ex-Rensselaer goaltender Mathias Lange (2005-09) will play for Austria at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
ECAC Hockey on Monday announced that Cornell senior forward Jessica Campbell has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of her actions in the Big Red’s game at Clarkson last Saturday (Jan. 25) at Cheel Arena. At the 19:55 mark of the third period, Campbell was given a major penalty for hitting from behind … Read more
HOUGHTON, Mich. — Sometimes, change can be a good thing. After a lengthy closed-door discussion following Friday night’s loss at Michigan Tech, No. 6 Ferris State got a strong effort from spot starter Charles Williams Saturday night and his 25-save shutout was enough to help the visitors skate away with a 3-0 road win at … Read more
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — It was something that would take two complete 60-minute efforts, highlight-reel goals and saves and a total commitment to discipline and hard work. And for one weekend, Robert Morris made it all happen, putting together its most solid efforts of the season capped off by a 5-3 victory on Saturday night … Read more
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Once again, a powerhouse program made its first trip to a sold-out Pegula Ice Arena and beat Penn State. This time, it was No. 2 Boston College topping the Nittany Lions by a 3-2 mark. With the win, the Eagles (18-4-3) now have an 11-game unbeaten streak. Boston College survived getting … Read more
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The second-half surge from Robert Morris continued Friday night with a 3-1 win over visiting Air Force. In an intense battle that produced a playoff-like atmosphere, the Colonials outshot their conference foe 41-24 and used a mix of opportunistic goal scoring, timely penalty killing and key saves from goaltender Terry Shafer … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Nick Saracino’s goal and two assists paced No. 7 Providence’s comeback effort as the Friars defeated No. 8 Massachusetts-Lowell in front of a sellout crowd at Schneider Arena. Jon Gillies stopped 25 shots to record his 12th win of the season, while Connor Hellebuyck stopped 36 in the losing effort. Providence coach … Read more
LEWISTON, N.Y. — Niagara did not have to win Friday’s game. But it sure as heck would have been paramount in its eyes, that’s for darn sure. The Purple Eagles came in after suffering two maddeningly frustrating losses last weekend. The Purple Eagles’ five-game homestand had been disappointing entering its final game against the Rochester … Read more
HOUGHTON, Mich. — It has taken 17 games for Reid Sturos to break through for Michigan Tech, but when he finally did, his confidence rose so quickly he was able to do it again to help lift the Huskies to a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Ferris State on Friday night. Sturos’ second goal of … Read more
Penn State sophomore forward David Glen will undergo a bone marrow donation procedure after learning he was a match through Be The Match, a national marrow donation program. The Nittany Lions’ assistant captain participated in the Be The Match-facilitated Match4Kim Drive, which was held in support of Penn State men’s lacrosse player Drew Roper’s mother … Read more
Believe it or not, but playoff pictures are starting to become less blurry as teams are jockeying for positioning in their respective conference standings. That said, the games are decided on the ice and this weekend, there is no shortage of games to go down in Division III circles. Here is what our group of … Read more
Believe it or not, but playoff pictures are starting to become less blurry as teams are jockeying for positioning in their respective conference standings. That said, the games are decided on the ice and this weekend, there is no shortage of games to go down in Division III circles. Here is what our group of … Read more