ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Weekend Preview: Feb. 5

Ask any one around me, and they’ll tell you of my organization and attention to detail. So then, there’s no reason I’d lose track of my picks record? Right? Wrong.  I’ve hopelessly lost track of where I stand, which was getting better down the stretch run. Anyway, here’s  a Saturday morning preview of the weekend. … Read more

Salve Regina player gives back

For many, sports provide a release in which nothing  matters outside of the field of competition. For Salve Regina sophomore Isaiah Carlson, athletics have provided an outlet for his talents to be used to reach out and give back to others. Carlson was one of the record 25 players nominated last Wednesday for the Hockey … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC weekend wrap: Jan. 31

Another weekend, and another shift in conference standings, as the MASCAC has a new top dog this Monday morning. Here’s a look at all that went down this weekend. Saturday, Jan. 29 Nichols 5, Salve Regina 4: A four-goal outburst  by Nichols in the second period broke a scoreless tie and seemed to wrap a … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC Weekend Preview: Jan. 28

Once again, this weekend sees a bevy of games being crammed into Saturday. Here’s a look at what’s on the schedule for this weekend, as well as a quick glance back at the several midweek games that took place. Saturday, Jan. 29 Nichols at Salve Regina:  The Bisons have won three staight, all in conference … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC rookie report

Making an adjustment to college hockey can be difficult for some players. Some, like Plymouth State goalie Jack Astedt, need a year or so to adjust to the new surroundings and tendencies of the game. However, a large number of freshman have already made an impact thus far this season, including a pair of goalies … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Weekend Recap: Jan. 24

Well, the title for this post should really read “Saturday Recap,” as every game from the weekend was squeezed into that day. The teams that needed to took care of business in the ECAC Northeast, while there were some near upsets in the MASCAC. Here’s a look at a busy Saturday for both conferences. ECAC … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Weekend Preview: Jan. 21

I had to dig back a few posts to find my pick record and then combine it with last week’s picks, a seemingly simple task turned into a challenge for the mathematically impaired. By my count, I’m sitting at 57-35 entering the weekend, although in the words of one famous politician, that’s some fuzzy math.  … Read more

Nichols, Izzi, reach milestone

Last week’s 4-3 win over Southern New Hampshire represented more then just a milestone for Nichols’ head coach Lou Izzi; it’s also a symbol of the drastic change the program has gone through during his tenure. “It was brought to my attention; I knew I was approaching it,” Izzi said of the win mark. “When … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Weekend Recap: Jan. 17

Here’s a look at the past weekend’s action in the ECAC Northeast and MASCAC. Friday, Jan. 14 Assumption 6, Becker 3: Assumption jumped out to a 5-0 lead midway through the second period and never looked back. The Hawks’ scored three unanswered goals to make it 5-3, but the Greyhounds capped the game with an … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Weekend Preview: Jan 14

Before taking a look at what’s set for the weekend, here’s a look at the midweek action, including a milestone win at Nichols and some shifts in the MASCAC standings. Thursday, Jan. 13 Nichols 4, Southern New Hampshire 3: Nichols held off a pesky Southern New Hampshire team in a non-conference game which had been … Read more

Astedt providing an answer for Plymouth

With 26 players returning from last year’s squad that went 17-9-1, including 12-5-1 in the MASCAC, first-year Plymouth State head coach Craig Russell had every reason to believe this season could be just as successful. However, while their are still some kinks to be worked out (the Panthers are 7-1, but have four ties on … Read more

Deja vu: Wentworth ties Plymouth State in final minute

They’ll take the two points from the series, but there’s reason for Plymouth State to be wanting more. In an almost identical manner as the series opening game Sunday, the Panthers took a late 2-1 lead before allowing Wentworth to tie the game in the waning seconds, sending the teams to their second 2-2 tie … Read more

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ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Weekend Recap: Jan. 10

Here’s a look at the weekend that was in the ECAC Northeast and MASCAC. EDIT: Wireless is up and running in Boston. Follow me on twitter, NUnate41 for live updates from Plymouth State at Wentworth. Friday, Jan. 7 Utica 5, Curry 2 The first in a brutal stretch of games for Curry saw Utica grab … Read more