Nicholas Jon WoodFor 57 minutes and 53 seconds, the Bentley Falcons held control over an Air Force Falcon team that just wouldn’t go away. For 57 minutes and 53 seconds, Bentley held serve at home against an opponent who blitzed them 31 shots over the final two periods. In an instant, that first 57:53 unraveled. Derrick Burnett’s … Read more
On Thursday night, the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks traveled to Hamden to take on the Quinnipiac Bobcats for the first ever meeting between the two teams. Junior captain Scott Zurevinski lead the way for the Bobcats scoring two goals to help QU to a 4-3 win. Quinnipiac goaltender Eric Hartzell made a season-high 56 saves in the … Read more
The largest crowd to ever watch a hockey game in Northeastern Minnesota enjoyed itself immensely Thursday night as the glittering $60 million Amsoil Arena opened to rave reviews before 6,732 fans. The only drawback was No. 3-ranked North Dakota’s overwhelming performance in a 5-0 non-conference victory over No. 2 Minnesota Duluth in the U.S. Hockey … Read more
One-tenth of an inch the other way and the momentum would have drastically shifted in Wisconsin’s favor. Punched in the mouth early by a Bemidji State team that scored twice in a 29 second span in the opening 2 minutes, 30 seconds, UW assistant captain Jake Gardiner started to slowly raise his hands in triumph … Read more
The sixth-ranked University of Maine men’s hockey team failed to keep a two-goal lead heading into the third period against third-ranked University of New Hampshire, as the Black Bears crumbled down the stretch to lose to the Wildcats 4-3 in overtime. Wildcat freshman center Jeff Silengo scored two goals on the night, including the game … Read more
It’s tough to go so far as to say that winning with flair is overrated. That said, no matter how pretty or ugly a win might be in this sport, each one counts for two points, and Nebraska-Omaha will be glad to have it and them following the tenth-ranked Mavericks’ 3-1 victory over Michigan Tech … Read more
After splitting with Denver in the final series at the old Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center and subsequently surrendering its top ranking to Yale, the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs bussed down I-35 with sights set on a road sweep of an inconsistent Minnesota Golden Gophers team. But the Gophers — junior goaltender Kent Patterson in particular — … Read more
As quickly as Minnesota State built a lead on North Dakota, the Mavericks saw it crumble just as fast. MSU scored 48 seconds into the game and again six minutes later, but down a goal midway through the third period, the Fighting Sioux rattled off three goals in a span of 2:47 to take the … Read more
Northeastern goalie Chris Rawlings led his team to a 5-0 shutout over Providence Saturday night in front of a crowd of nearly 2,500 at Matthews Arena. The win marks the Huskies first in front of a home crowd and second overall win this season. “Over the last few games our team identity has developed and … Read more
On Saturday night, the Colgate Raiders played host to the fifth ranked Yale Bulldogs at Starr Rink. Colgate still was searching for their first league victory on the year. In order to win, they would have to beat a top-tier Yale team that prides itself on physical play and a potent offense. When the final … Read more
Looking for a repeat performance of Friday night’s game, the No. 19 Minnesota Golden Gophers again jumped out to a lead in the opening minutes, and picked up another pair of goals from Mike Hoeffel to beat the Michigan Tech Huskies at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena Saturday night. “For whatever reason we are getting … Read more
The Air Force Falcons defeated the Niagara University Purple Eagles, 7-4, in front of 1,157 fans on Saturday Night at the Dwyer Arena. The Falcons opened up the scoring at the 11:38 mark in the first period on a goal from freshman forward Jason Fabian. Sophomore defensemen Mike Walsh assisted on Fabian’s fifth goal of the … Read more
After a late third period comeback victory the night before for Merrimack, the Merrimack Warriors and Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks went toe-to-toe once more with each looking for two more Hockey East points. “You want points every weekend in this league and anytime you get four is a bonus,” said Merrimack captain Chris Barton after the … Read more
Michigan forward Kevin Lynch’s fifth and sixth goals of the season sandwiched Wolverine defenseman Brandon Burlon’s fourth tally of the season, leading Michigan to a 3-2 win over Lake Superior in tightly-played contest at Yost Arena Saturday night. After Friday night’s 7-2 Michigan win, the Lakers were determined to come out stronger in the series repeat matchup and did just that. … Read more
After maintaining a one goal lead throughout the majority of the first 40 minutes, the Wayne State hockey team eventually fell short to the Mercyhurst Lakers, 5-2. The short-benched Warriors ( 5-6-0) were down forwards Marlee Fisher, Lauren Ragen, Rachel Hardwick, Jenaya Townsend and Julie Ingratta due to injuries. “We need to find a way … Read more
Matt Tomassoni was in no man’s land, his stick laying on the ice and Bowling Green on a 5-on-3 power play. The Miami right winger was stuck in the middle of the defensive zone without his most important piece of equipment. Tomassoni was stuck, but he didn’t quit. He didn’t go to the bench for … Read more
When Thanksgiving rolls around next Thursday and families across America gather to reflect on what in life they’re thankful for, Alex Hudson may well think at some point in the proceedings of North Dakota forward Brad Malone. Saturday’s tilt between fourth ranked Nebraska-Omaha and No. 8 UND remained scoreless through 59 minutes and 59 seconds … Read more
Mike Hoeffel, who hadn’t scored a goal in five games, broke through in a big way against the Michigan Tech Huskies, as the senior scored twice to lead the No. 19 Minnesota Golden Gophers to a 6-4 win Friday night over the Michigan Tech Huskies at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena. Gophers captain Jay Barriball … Read more
When the time finally came on Friday for Nebraska-Omaha head coach Dean Blais to face for the first time the school he helped lead to four national championships, many fans of his current charges weren’t altogether sure what to expect. The result may not have ended up going their way, but what the crowd of … Read more
The Colgate Raiders faced off against the Brown Bears Friday night at Starr Rink. Both teams came into action in search of their first conference win this season. It would prove to be the story of two teams heading in opposite directions, as Brown pulled out a 5-2 victory over a slumping Colgate team. The … Read more