Harvard looks for upperclassmen to return to form after down season
The Crimson dealt with the fallout from a cheating scandal and had issues with depth on defense.
Nate Owen
Dartmouth eyes a more consistent road with a close team
A summer trip to Europe gave the Big Green players a chance to bond.
Cornell aims to bounce back after rare sub-.500 season
Goalie Andy Iles and forward Brian Ferlin are back to lead the Big Red, which will rely on veterans.
Goulakos’ return a boost for Colgate, which brings in 10 new faces
Captain Spiro Goulakos is in remission after a battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma last season.
Clarkson enjoys more comfort, but defense, goaltending need improvement
The Golden Knights hope to turn seven ties and seven one-goal losses into wins this season.
Finding a new starting goaltender one of the pressing concerns for Brown
The Bears also hope to avoid the injury bug this season after losing two players to ACL injuries a year ago.
ECAC Hockey Picks: Oct. 5 – 10
Welcome back for another season of weekly picks. It hasn’t even been six months since Yale won the national title, but the ECAC is ready to go with Clarkson and Colgate each starting the regular season this weekend. Quinnipiac, RPI and St. Lawrence are all in preseason action as well. Saturday, Oct. 5 Ferris State … Read more
ECAC Hockey Picks: Oct. 5 – 10
Welcome back for another season of weekly picks. It hasn’t even been six months since Yale won the national title, but the ECAC is ready to go with Clarkson and Colgate each starting the regular season this weekend. Quinnipiac, RPI and St. Lawrence are all in preseason action as well. Saturday, Oct. 5 Ferris State … Read more
Despite tough night in net, Hartzell was key to Quinnipiac season
The Hobey Baker Award finalist says he felt fine in the crease in the Bobcats’ loss. Nate Owen reports.
ECAC Hockey commissioner sees title game as confirmation more than validation
PITTSBURGH — ECAC Hockey commissioner Steve Hagwell isn’t out to change anyone’s perception of the league. He’ll let Saturday’s national title game between Yale and Quinnipiac do that. “I think that speaks volumes to where our programs are currently. For me, it isn’t validation,” Hagwell said. “It’s a testament to what people in this league … Read more
ECAC Hockey commissioner sees title game as confirmation more than validation
PITTSBURGH — ECAC Hockey commissioner Steve Hagwell isn’t out to change anyone’s perception of the league. He’ll let Saturday’s national title game between Yale and Quinnipiac do that. “I think that speaks volumes to where our programs are currently. For me, it isn’t validation,” Hagwell said. “It’s a testament to what people in this league … Read more
Final thoughts from Quinnipiac before the title game
PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac met with the media Friday morning for the final time heading into Saturday’s national title game against Yale. The Bobcats are 3-0 against their closest rivals this season. Here’s some of what they were saying: “I think some of them read the stories and were a little shocked. They didn’t know how … Read more
Final thoughts from Quinnipiac before the title game
PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac met with the media Friday morning for the final time heading into Saturday’s national title game against Yale. The Bobcats are 3-0 against their closest rivals this season. Here’s some of what they were saying: “I think some of them read the stories and were a little shocked. They didn’t know how … Read more
Decisions to stay helped Quinnipiac reach these heights
PITTSBURGH — The phrase “perfect storm” has been used by Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold and several of his players to describe the situation leading up to the program’s first appearance in the national championship game Saturday night. It’s a fair description. The Bobcats have a veteran defense that has come together at the right time, … Read more
Decisions to stay helped Quinnipiac reach these heights
PITTSBURGH — The phrase “perfect storm” has been used by Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold and several of his players to describe the situation leading up to the program’s first appearance in the national championship game Saturday night. It’s a fair description. The Bobcats have a veteran defense that has come together at the right time, … Read more
Samuels-Thomas gives Quinnipiac an early boost, and teammates feed off it
The Bobcats winger scored early and set up the second goal in the semifinal win. Nate Owen reports.
Video: Yale’s Mitch Witek, Antoine Laganiere after semifinal win
PITTSBURGH — Yale’s Mitch Witek and Antoine Laganiere talk after their 3-2 overtime victory over Massachusetts-Lowell in the Frozen Four semifinals: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/rZhLVTuN5tI width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/3BGomSlDiTc width=500]
Video: Yale’s Mitch Witek, Antoine Laganiere after semifinal win
PITTSBURGH — Yale’s Mitch Witek and Antoine Laganiere talk after their 3-2 overtime victory over Massachusetts-Lowell in the Frozen Four semifinals: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/rZhLVTuN5tI width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/3BGomSlDiTc width=500]
Quotes from Quinnipiac after Wednesday’s practice
PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac was the last of the four teams to practice Wednesday. Here’s a look at what the Bobcats had to say once they got off the ice. “I’d like to congratulate the other teams for getting here. I know all of our team is excited to be here.” — Senior forward Jeremy Langlois … Read more
Quotes from Quinnipiac after Wednesday’s practice
PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac was the last of the four teams to practice Wednesday. Here’s a look at what the Bobcats had to say once they got off the ice. “I’d like to congratulate the other teams for getting here. I know all of our team is excited to be here.” — Senior forward Jeremy Langlois … Read more