Matt MackinderHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut finished its regular season in dominating fashion, beating Massachusetts 4-0 and keeping hope alive for the final home-ice spot in the Hockey East tournament. On senior night, the Huskies played one of their most complete games of their entire season. UConn had scored four or more goals just four times on … Read more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. –Not to be undone by linemate Brad McGowan’s hat trick in their previous game, RIT senior and captain Matt Garbowsky tallied a hat trick of his own and added an assist in the Tigers’ 8-0 victory over Mercyhurst. The three-goal performance from Garbowsky moves him into second place for goal scoring and third … Read more
Three players each from Minnesota and Boston College are among the 10 finalists for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. The winner of the award, given to the best player in Division I women’s hockey, will be unveiled at a brunch ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 21, as part … Read more
Brown women’s coach Amy Bourbeau stepped down on Thursday. “I want to thank Coach Bourbeau for her contributions to the Brown women’s hockey program and its student-athletes,” said Brown director of athletics Jack Hayes in a statement. “I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.” Bourbeau coached the Bears from 2011 to … Read more
Tonight starts the women’s Division III conference tournaments and all six (well, seven) figure to be riddled with competition, which for those loyal diehards, is par for the course at this level. Candace and Matt make their picks for this weekend’s games. Thursday, Feb. 26 MIAC Bethel at St. Mary’s Candace: I like the home … Read more
Tonight starts the women’s Division III conference tournaments and all six (well, seven) figure to be riddled with competition, which for those loyal diehards, is par for the course at this level. Candace and Matt make their picks for this weekend’s games. Thursday, Feb. 26 MIAC Bethel at St. Mary’s Candace: I like the home … Read more
It’s tournament time for the six women’s Division III conferences and one other tournament for ECAC teams that don’t qualify for their tournament. The ECAC East, ECAC West, MIAC, NCHA, NESCAC, and WIAC all play one-and-done formats, with some games getting underway Thursday night. Games continue through the weekend, with championships being decided a week … Read more
Just two months ago, we were singing that it was “the most wonderful time of the year.” While probably true, the next month in Division III circles will be special times, too. Some conference tournaments have already kicked off, while others start shortly. Our esteemed columnists take a look at what’s on tap: ECAC EAST … Read more
The WCHA women’s conference announced Tuesday that it has assessed a one-game suspension to Minnesota junior defenseman Milica McMillen. The suspension is a result of McMillen’s game misconduct infraction for contact to the head that occurred at the 7:59 mark of the third period last Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bemidji State. Minnesota’s next scheduled game … Read more
The NCHC announced Tuesday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Denver senior forward Zac Larraza as the result of an illegal hit during the Pioneers game against Colorado College on Saturday, Feb. 21. Larraza was suspended after a review of a play in which a hit was delivered to the head of a … Read more
The ECAC East recently announced its year-end award winners for the 2014-15 season, in addition to three All-Conference Teams and an All-Rookie Team. Norwich sophomore William Pelletier took home the Player of the Year award after averaging more than two points per game with 14 goals and 35 points in just 17 games for the … Read more
The Northeast-10 has announced its year-end awards, All-Conference Teams and an All-Rookie Team. St. Michael’s senior forward A.J. Pieprzak is the Player of the Year after recording 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points for the Purple Knights. Stonehill senior Chris Tasiopoulos took home Goaltender of the Year honors after going 13-3-3 with a … Read more
The Mercyhurst Ice Center will undergo a $300,000 renovation project that will include a complete makeover of the lobby, as well as increased, and raised, seating, especially at the west end above the varsity locker rooms to allow for more seating capacity and better viewing. The arena first opened on Dec. 8, 1991. The university’s … Read more
Lebanon Valley College announced Monday that it will add women’s hockey and its men’s hockey program will return to NCAA Division III, both effective for the 2016-17 season. On April 20, the school announced the men’s program will join the ECAC West. “I am very excited for our program to be rejoining ECAC West,” LVC … Read more
The regular season is in the books. Now the fun starts. Last weekend was full of action: ECAC EAST – The East got a week’s jump on the playoffs, and with three nationally-ranked teams among its number, no upsets were expected. And none were pulled off, for that matter. Top seed Norwich ousted No. 8 … Read more
The regular season is in the books. Now the fun starts. Last weekend was full of action: ECAC EAST – The East got a week’s jump on the playoffs, and with three nationally-ranked teams among its number, no upsets were expected. And none were pulled off, for that matter. Top seed Norwich ousted No. 8 … Read more
Six women’s Division III regular-season championships became official over the weekend, as conference championships get underway this upcoming week. In the ECAC East, Norwich went 15-0-2 in conference play and finished out the regular season by beating Castleton and Holy Cross. Celeste Robert made 26 saves in goal in a 5-2 win over Castleton Friday … Read more
Six women’s Division III regular-season championships became official over the weekend, as conference championships get underway this upcoming week. In the ECAC East, Norwich went 15-0-2 in conference play and finished out the regular season by beating Castleton and Holy Cross. Celeste Robert made 26 saves in goal in a 5-2 win over Castleton Friday … Read more
CANTON, N.Y. — A four-goal second period and three points from captain Gunnar Hughes powered No. 20 St. Lawrence to a 5-1 win over 14th-ranked Harvard. The win completed the season sweep of Harvard for the Saints, as SLU won the fist matchup by the same 5-1 score in Brighton. Despite excellent scoring chances early … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heading into the final game of an eight-game road trip, one that began with a 10-6 win over Ohio State on Jan. 16, at Value City Arena, No. 15 Michigan was looking for the same offensive firepower that was missing the previous weekend after being swept in Minnesota. Ohio State netminder Christian … Read more