Weekend picks are in

  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

Weekend picks are in

  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

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Knee injury sidelines Colgate’s Borkowski for rest of ’14-15 season

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

Tim Taylor Cup to be awarded to Yale-Harvard winner

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

Boston College goalie Billett takes leave of absence; Eagles add Joyce

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.”

Brown forward Lappin hit with two-game suspension by ECAC Hockey

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

The weekend that was

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

The weekend that was

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

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Former Michigan All-American Grant passes away at 86

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

Decowski the overtime hero as Minnesota-Duluth downs St. Cloud State

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

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Mingoia’s clutch goal helps Providence slip past Merrimack

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

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Massachusetts scores early, often in rout of American International

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

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Wideman tallies twice, Williams stops all 21 as Miami blanks Colorado College

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

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Predicting the best games of the weekend

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

Predicting the best games of the weekend

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

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Colgate goalie Finn, Boston University’s Eichel take home national monthly honors

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