URI Builds New Rink, Ponders Division I Hockey
With a new 2,500-seat on-campus arena finally open, the only state school in New England without a varsity hockey program ponders its future.
Scott Weighart
A Tale of One City
There’s a brand new big arena in town, and one school is building a new facility of its own. That has created all sorts of speculation about whether Southern New Hampshire and/or St. Anselm has a future in Division I.
Black Bears Outlast BU in Third-Period Shootout
It was a Hockey East showdown, and when the dust cleared, Maine repeated its Hockey East semifinal performance, defeating nemesis BU to advance to the Frozen Four.
A Harsh Introduction
Quinnipiac lost big in its first NCAA tournament game, but odds are it will be back and better for the experience.
Commentary: Visions Of 16
The 2002 NCAA championship was limited to 12 teams, and colored by the tragedies of Sept. 11. But with a 16-team tournament coming perhaps as soon as next year, see how the field could have shaken out this year.
Maine Edges BU In Topsy-Turvy Battle
As ‘N Sync might say, for Boston University it could be Bye Bye Bye. Friday’s 4-3 loss to Maine reduced the chance for the Terriers to obtain a bye in the NCAA Tournament, while Maine remains in contention for a free pass to the second day of the NCAA East Regionals in Worcester next weekend. … Read more
Terriers Oust Friars With Another Comeback Win
After Saturday’s game between Boston University and Providence, Yogi Berra would have been quite correct in saying it was deja vu all over again. For the third consecutive time in games between the Hockey East foes, the Terriers rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the last 21 minutes to knock off the Friars. Kenny Magowan’s … Read more
Third-Period Comeback Lifts BU Over Providence, 3-2
Ten minutes away from pulling off an upset over second-seeded Boston University, Providence College saw Game One of the best-of-three Hockey East quarterfinal slip away with the help from an improbable bounce. With 9:22 remaining and BU trailing 2-1, Terrier frosh Ryan Whitney dumped the puck into the zone high on the glass when misfortune … Read more
Mile-High Club
After speculation surrounding the future of coach George Gwozdecky threatened to put a damper on Denver’s great season, the school signed him to a contact extension. The Pioneers are now focused on the big prizes: The WCHA and NCAA tournament.
Pandolfo Goal Helps BU Tie Maine
After a positively bizarre display on Friday night — a 9-6 win by the Black Bears — Boston University rebounded tonight to show an excellent demonstration of playoff form. Maine rallied to tie BU three times before taking its first lead with 5:40 to go in the third, but Terrier co-captain Mike Pandolfo came up … Read more
Pandolfo Leads No. 9 BU Comeback Over UMass-Amherst
Boston University doesn’t seem to mind giving their opponents a head start. For the 10th time this season, the Terriers picked up a come-from-behind victory, twice rallying from one-goal deficits before putting away UMass-Amherst 4-2 in front of 2,928 fans at Walter Brown Arena. Jack Baker and Mike Pandolfo each put up a goal and … Read more
Making It Look Easy
Goaltenders Matt Underhill and David LeNeveu have complemented each other all season, helping Cornell rise to the top of the ECAC. Scott Weighart gets the skinny on the netminding duo with the effortless teamwork.
No. 2 UNH Beats Up On No. 6 BU
Boston University held Hobey Baker candidate Darren Haydar in check, but apparently forgot about the rest of the New Hampshire roster as the Wildcats rolled past the Terriers 6-1 Friday night. Colin Hemingway led a parade of UNH goal-scorers with two.
Hockey’s Coldest Hotbed
After years as a second-tier member of the CCHA, Alaska-Fairbanks has come into its own this season. Under the tutelage of third-year coach Guy Gadowsky, the Nanooks have caught opponents off guard with depth, hard work and a mix of skill and character.
The Best-Kept Secret On The Blue Line
Low on hype but high on talent, leadership and perseverance, Northeastern defenseman Jim Fahey is turning heads this season. The Husky captain is the focus of Scott Weighart‘s attention.
Gibson’s 38 Saves Help Huskies Stymie Terriers, 3-0
Given that Boston University and Northeastern had played 174 games against each other going back to 1930-31, you would think that nothing new could happen in terms of outcomes. That was proven wrong on Sunday.
Bottoms Up For Minnesota
Three seasons ago, Minnesota had hit a low ebb. The storied Gopher program was coming off a second consecutive losing season; chemistry was, shall we say, less than perfect; and the team’s will to win was being questioned. Fortunately for new head coach Don Lucia, he had building blocks — including two named John Pohl and Jordan Leopold. And the rest, they may soon say, is history. Scott Weighart reports.
No. 7 BU Continues Mastery of UMass-Amherst
It looked like UMass-Amherst might just come away with its first win against Boston University in Boston since — would you believe? — 1920. Once again, though, the Terriers proved to be the Minutemen’s nemesis, as BU spotted its opponent a 2-0 lead before rallying with three unanswered goals.
The Second Time Around
A year ago, they were rookies, suffering through a forgettable year. Today, they’re at the forefront of Boston University’s resurgence. Scott Weighart profiles the Terriers’ sophomore standouts.
Cornell Earns Weekend Split at BU
Cornell turned the tables on BU from Saturday, staging a rally of its own to earn a split of the weekend series in Boston. The two storied old foes are renewing a rivalry after not having played each other in six years.