Matt Mackinder
Our East columnist, Dan Hickling, and our West columnist, Brian Lester, are back at it this week with their picks for the weekend’s top games. BRIAN LESTER Another weekend of college hockey is about to begin. For some teams, conference play continues this week while other teams are set to battle in pivotal nonconference … Read more
Our East columnist, Dan Hickling, and our West columnist, Brian Lester, are back at it this week with their picks for the weekend’s top games. BRIAN LESTER Another weekend of college hockey is about to begin. For some teams, conference play continues this week while other teams are set to battle in pivotal nonconference … Read more
Colgate junior forward Mike Borkowski is done for the season after suffering a knee injury against Quinnipiac last Friday. He recently underwent successful surgery. “Obviously, we’re disappointed to learn that Mike will miss the remainder of the season due to his injury,” said Colgate coach Don Vaughan in a statement. “It will not be easy … Read more
Friends and peers of the late Tim Taylor have created an award that honors the former Harvard, Yale and USA Hockey coach with the Tim Taylor Cup. The award will be presented to the most outstanding player of the annual Harvard-Yale men’s game played in Boston. The first presentation takes place Nov. 15 at the … Read more
Former Michigan, Michigan Tech and North Dakota coach Al Renfrew passed away on Monday at the age of 90. Renfrew played on Michigan’s first national championship team in 1948 and coached the Wolverines to a national championship in 1964 during a 16-year career behind the bench from 1957-1973. He is the only man to win … Read more
Boston College announced Tuesday that senior goaltender Brian Billett has taken a personal leave of absence from the team and added sophomore goalie Alex Joyce to the roster. According to a BC news release, Billett’s leave of absence “does not stem from any violation of team rules or policies.”
ECAC Hockey announced on Tuesday that Brown junior forward Nick Lappin has been handed a two-game suspension as the result of his actions against Clarkson on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Meehan Auditorium. The league action was taken after review of an incident that occurred at the 3:43 mark of the second-period where Lappin was assessed … Read more
ECAC Hockey announced Monday that Cornell head coach Mike Schafer has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of his postgame actions after the Cornell at Quinnipiac contest Saturday, Nov. 8, at High Point Solutions Arena. The league action was taken in accordance with Section VI (Conduct and Ethics) of ECAC Hockey Policies and … Read more
As the weeklong grind begins, it’s never a bad thing to reflect back on the weekend that was in NCAA Division III hockey. East columnist Dan Hickling and West columnist Brian Lester have the low-down. EAST – Dan Hickling ECAC EAST – Babson, Castleton and Massachusetts-Boston all enjoyed productive, two-win weekends … Top-line center Mike … Read more
As the weeklong grind begins, it’s never a bad thing to reflect back on the weekend that was in NCAA Division III hockey. East columnist Dan Hickling and West columnist Brian Lester have the low-down. EAST – Dan Hickling ECAC EAST – Babson, Castleton and Massachusetts-Boston all enjoyed productive, two-win weekends … Top-line center Mike … Read more
Wally Grant, Michigan’s first three-time All-American and a key member of the Wolverines’ first national championship team in 1948, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. Grant remained involved in the Michigan hockey program long after graduation, serving as president of the Dekers Blue Line Club, while also holding membership in the Graduate … Read more
HOUGHTON, Mich. — Michigan Tech, off to its best start since 1972-73, saw that great start continue with a 2-0 victory against visiting Alaska-Anchorage Friday night at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The hosts improved to 7-0-0 overall and 5-0-0 in WCHA play. The Huskies got a goal and an assist from Malcolm Gould in … Read more
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Thanks to some late heroics, Minnesota-Duluth was able to stop two major streaks. Cal Decowski scored on a nice centering feed from Kyle Osterberg 2:06 into overtime and the Bulldogs beat St. Cloud State 3-2 Friday night to earn their first victory at the National Hockey Center since March 2007. They … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Trevor Mingoia’s goal at 19:26 of the second period proved to be the difference as Providence slipped by Merrimack 3-2 on Friday night in front of 2,647 fans at Schneider Arena. It was a perfect response to Jace Hennig’s power-play goal some four minutes earlier, a goal that trimmed the Friars’ lead … Read more
HAMDEN, Conn. — Sam Anas’ three points paced Quinnipiac past Colgate 5-0 on Friday night at High Point Solutions Arena. “[Anas has] been great all year and he was the best player on the ice tonight,” said Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold. “We’ve done a good job of surrounding him with good players, but he makes … Read more
AMHERST, Mass. — Massachusetts entered the weekend reeling after blowing a 2-0 third-period lead in a loss to Maine last Saturday. It was UMass’ fourth loss of the season, but by far, it’s most disappointing. On Friday, the Minutemen made sure American International College had no chance of repeating what the Black Bears did to … Read more
OXFORD, Ohio — A chilly, Oxford evening wasn’t enough to keep the near-capacity crowd from attending Friday’s goaltending duel. And while Colorado College’s Chase Perry brought his “A” game, a 38-save effort on 40 shots wasn’t enough as his Tigers were bested by Miami, 3-0. The NCHC opponents traded chances throughout the first period, but … Read more
Our East columnist, Dan Hickling, and our West columnist, Brian Lester, get into full swing this week with their picks for the weekend’s top games. DAN HICKLING Friday ECAC East Skidmore (1-0-0, 0-0-0) @ UNE (1-0-0, 0-0-0) – UNE 4, Skidmore 2 Two middle of the pack teams trying to grab some early season points. … Read more
Our East columnist, Dan Hickling, and our West columnist, Brian Lester, get into full swing this week with their picks for the weekend’s top games. DAN HICKLING Friday ECAC East Skidmore (1-0-0, 0-0-0) @ UNE (1-0-0, 0-0-0) – UNE 4, Skidmore 2 Two middle of the pack teams trying to grab some early season points. … Read more
Colgate sophomore goaltender Charlie Finn has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for October, while Boston University forward Jack Eichel has captured HCA Rookie of the Month honors. Finn registered six wins in seven contests in October, going 6-1-0 overall and allowing just eight goals while recording a nation-best three … Read more