Matt MackinderNine conference tournament champions will be crowned this weekend at sites across the country. Yes, like Jeffrey Jones’ character said in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” trophies will be handed out “nine times” this weekend. But which teams garner the glory? Let’s see what our columnists have to say. ECAC EAST No. 3 Babson (19-5-3, 12-4-2) … Read more
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced that its 2015 Legend of College Hockey recipient is former Yale coach Tim Taylor. As head coach with the Bulldogs for 28 years, Taylor made a name for himself by coaching more games than anyone in ECAC history, coaching Yale from 1976 to 2006 and going 337-433-55. … Read more
Northeastern junior Kevin Roy and Denver freshman Danton Heinen took home Hockey Commissioners’ Associational national honors for February. Roy was named HCA National Division I Player of the Month and Heiner was selected as HCA National Rookie of the Month. Roy led the nation with 17 points during the month of February on an NCAA-best … Read more
After announcing the 10 semifinalists on Feb. 26, the three finalists were announced Thursday for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Minnesota junior forward Hannah Brandt, Boston College junior forward Alex Carpenter and Boston University senior forward Marie-Philip Poulin are the three remaining finalists for the award. The award will be presented at a brunch ceremony … Read more
Minnesota State announced Wednesday that women’s coach Eric Means will step down at the end of his current contract at the end of May. “I would like to thank Minnesota State for allowing me to serve as head coach of the Maverick women’s hockey program the last six years,” said Means in a sattement. “It … Read more
It’s that time of the season — conference tournament finals. All six women’s Division III conference championships will be decided this weekend, which will set the stage for the NCAA tournament that will kick off next weekend. The ECAC East is down to Norwich taking on Massachusetts-Boston and Castleton playing Salve Regina. Norwich is No. … Read more
Middlebury coach Bill Beaney, the NCAA career leader in Division III men’s hockey coaching wins, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down. Beaney earned his 600th win on Feb. 7 and finishes his career with a record of 602-260-59. He spent 28 of his 35 seasons at Middlebury, where he posted record of 516-184-51. He … Read more
Once again, USCHO.com helped administer the SUNYAC All Rookie and defensive awards, this time for the 2014-15 season. The purpose is to bring some publicity to players who are not recognized by the traditional end-of-season awards. Since the SUNYAC chose to not expand its year-end awards, USCHO.com agreed to help the coaches. USCHO does not … Read more
Our columnists take a look at what’s in store for all nine men’s Division III conference tournament semifinal and finals. ECAC EAST – No. 3 Babson (19-5-3, 12-4-2) @ No. 1 Norwich (23-3-1, 17-1-0). This could evolve into a low-scoring goalie battle, as some of the best keepers in the country will be in the … Read more
North Dakota announced Tuesday that senior forward Mark MacMillan will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a lower-body injury and will be out of action indefinitely. MacMillan suffered the injury during North Dakota’s 3-1 victory over St. Cloud State last Saturday in Grand Forks, N.D. On the season, MacMillan leads top-ranked UND with a career-high … Read more
The NCHA recently announced its year-end awards, including Player, Coach and Freshman of the Year, the All-Conference Team and All-Freshman Team. Lake Forest junior goaltender Leo Podolsky was named Player of the Year after posting 15 wins, a 1.99 GAA and a .940 save percentage. “Leo being named NCHA Player of the Year is a … Read more
Penn State junior forward Jonathan Milley will not continue his playing career in Hockey Valley due to recurring injuries. “Jonathan has spent more time and worked harder in the training room than any other athlete I have ever seen,” said PSU coach Guy Gadowsky in a statement. “I know he gave his absolute best effort … Read more
Lots went down in the Division III conference tournaments last weekend, so let’s get right to it. ECAC EAST – Top-seeded (in the conference) and top-ranked (in the nation) Norwich edged Castleton 2-1 in a semifinal clash. Tallies by Dmitry Ermakov and Bryce Currier gave Cadet goaltender Ty Reichenbach all the goal support he would … Read more
Lots went down in the Division III conference tournaments last weekend, so let’s get right to it. ECAC EAST – Top-seeded (in the conference) and top-ranked (in the nation) Norwich edged Castleton 2-1 in a semifinal clash. Tallies by Dmitry Ermakov and Bryce Currier gave Cadet goaltender Ty Reichenbach all the goal support he would … Read more
The first round of the six women’s Division III conference tournaments went down this past weekend and all six, plus the ECAC Open, had a flair for the dramatic. In the ECAC East, two games went to overtime as Castleton took down Maine 2-1 and then Salve Regina beat Nichols 3-2, both on Friday night. … Read more
The first round of the six women’s Division III conference tournaments went down this past weekend and all six, plus the ECAC Open, had a flair for the dramatic. In the ECAC East, two games went to overtime as Castleton took down Maine 2-1 and then Salve Regina beat Nichols 3-2, both on Friday night. … Read more
This is when Dan and Brian really hope that magic 8-ball works wonders as they pick the nine conference tournaments in men’s Division III. BRIAN LESTER MIAC St. Thomas vs. Hamline: I’m picking Hamline to knock off Augsburg in the quarterfinal game, which means the Pipers will battle the Tommies on the road Saturday in … Read more
This is when Dan and Brian really hope that magic 8-ball works wonders as they pick the nine conference tournaments in men’s Division III. BRIAN LESTER MIAC St. Thomas vs. Hamline: I’m picking Hamline to knock off Augsburg in the quarterfinal game, which means the Pipers will battle the Tommies on the road Saturday in … Read more
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — St. Cloud State isn’t too familiar with losing in Grand Forks in recent years. Friday, though, North Dakota defeated the Huskies in a 3-2 battle in front of 11,900 at Ralph Engelstad Arena, and clinched home ice for the NCHC playoffs. There have been many contests between SCSU and UND since … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It wasn’t a start that any team would want to have, but you know the old saying. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. Riding the momentum of two goals by Matthew Weis and strong goaltending from Christian Frey, Ohio State (10-17-2, 5-10-0-0 B1G) earned a 5-3 victory over Penn … Read more