Matt Mackinder
Chloe Kinsel is like most hockey players: humble. Even after putting together a 50-point All-American season a year ago. She’s also finding herself living in the moment more than ever as a senior at Wisconsin-River Falls. “It honestly is hard to believe this is my senior year,” said Kinsel. “It sounds cliché, but it does … Read more
NHL Central Scouting released on Tuesday its latest ‘Players to Watch’ list for the 2016 NHL Draft and it is packed with current college players and future recruits. The players are given A, B or C ratings – an A is a first-round candidate, a B is a second- or third-round candidate and a C … Read more
Wow, what a weekend in the women’s Division III circles! As has become the norm, I suppose, upsets have been happening and individual stats are going from fantastic one week to just average the next. Case in point, Endicott goalie Vendela Jonsson went into last weekend’s games with a perfect 4-0-0 record with four shutouts. … Read more
Wow, what a weekend in the women’s Division III circles! As has become the norm, I suppose, upsets have been happening and individual stats are going from fantastic one week to just average the next. Case in point, Endicott goalie Vendela Jonsson went into last weekend’s games with a perfect 4-0-0 record with four shutouts. … Read more
The first few weeks have found some teams off to a fast start and still others finding themselves. Now everybody is in the full swing of season play, including the defending national champions from Trinity, along with the rest of the NESCAC. A few upsets, a few statement games and now fewer unbeatens after this … Read more
The first few weeks have found some teams off to a fast start and still others finding themselves. Now everybody is in the full swing of season play, including the defending national champions from Trinity, along with the rest of the NESCAC. A few upsets, a few statement games and now fewer unbeatens after this … Read more
LEWISTON, N.Y. — It was a weekend of firsts – and seconds – this weekend at Dwyer Arena a few days before Thanksgiving. But considering it is just a few days away from the holiday, that is certainly not good. One night after Niagara got its first victory of the season, American International College rode … Read more
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LOWELL, Mass. — No. 5 Massachusetts-Lowell held off No. 15 Notre Dame at Tsongas Arena on Saturday night behind a 35-save performance by Kevin Boyle and two third-period goals by Nick Master and Adam Chapie. After a scoreless first period that saw little scoring opportunity from either team, play opened up in the second when … Read more
OXFORD, Ohio — It took overtime yet again at Steve Cady Arena to determine the outcome of Miami and Nebraska-Omaha’s second battle of the weekend. This time, however, it was the Mavericks who finished off their NCHC opponent in overtime. Jake Randolph received a sneaky pass from Tyler Vesel on a broken play that turned … Read more
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Merrimack and Massachusetts met for the first time this season Saturday night with the game being an up-and-down defensive battle for the most part, even being described as a “man’s game” by UMass coach John Micheletto. In the end, each team could only muster one goal apiece and the game ended … Read more
BOSTON — Just 1:40 into the first period Mark Jankowski, from the high slot, beat Ryan Ruck to give Providence a 1-0 lead. That proved to be the game. Needing just that one goal, No. 1 Providence tacked on one more midway through the first and an empty-netter with 1:52 remaining, completing a weekend sweep … Read more
Rensselaer announced Friday that junior forward Jimmy DeVito is expected to regain his eligibility in early January 2016. DeVito has practiced, but not played this semester due to failure to meet the NCAA’s mandatory progress-toward-degree requirement. “Jimmy has had the opportunity to concentrate on the most important aspect of college- earning a degree – and … Read more
Even after Salve Regina graduated three of its top scorers from the 2014-15 season, the Seahawks had confidence going into 2015-16 and yet, were cautiously optimistic that the returning players would step up. Count senior forward Danielle Phalon as one of those that has filled the departed skates admirably. Through five games, Phalon has potted … Read more
Joé Juneau, who played at Rensselaer from 1987 to 1991, has been selected as one of six recipients of the prestigious NCAA Silver Anniversary Award for his collegiate and professional achievements. The Silver Anniversary Award annually recognizes distinguished individuals on the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of their college athletics careers. Joining Juneau as 2015 … Read more
Hockey East has suspended Connecticut junior defenseman Ryan Segalla for one game stemming from a spearing incident at 3:05 of the second period against Quinnipiac on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Segalla will miss UConn’s next game on Tuesday, Nov. 24 against Boston College, but will be eligible to return to action Saturday, Dec. 5 against Massachusetts-Lowell.
Rivalry games, battles of unbeatens, revenge games, and finally the last conference to join regular season play are all on the menu this weekend. Last week, I finished at 4-1-0 (.800), which brings the season total to 9-3-1 (.731). Not a bad start, but not resting on any laurels, nor picking less challenging games this … Read more
Rivalry games, battles of unbeatens, revenge games, and finally the last conference to join regular season play are all on the menu this weekend. Last week, I finished at 4-1-0 (.800), which brings the season total to 9-3-1 (.731). Not a bad start, but not resting on any laurels, nor picking less challenging games this … Read more
North Dakota has announced that Fighting Hawks will be the university’s new nickname. The results of the nickname runoff vote, held online Nov. 12-16 for eligible voters, were tallied and provided to UND by Qualtrics, the third-party voting platform management firm that conducted the voting process. In a tally of 27,378 votes, the Fighting Hawks … Read more
The Big Ten announced Monday that Ohio State junior defenseman Josh Healey has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident in the game against Canisius on Nov. 14. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 11:57 mark of the first period … Read more