What we know about the NCAA men’s hockey tournament field, March 16
The 16-team NCAA tournament field already has 11 spots clinched, according to an analysis of remaining scenarios.
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Utica not focused on style points entering NCAA tournament
Having slayed their dragon that is Geneseo in the UCHC title game, Utica now prepares for hosting a first-round game with surprise NESCAC champions, Williams on Saturday night. Some style changes were employed to defeat a Knights team that owned the Pioneers in previous meetings, including last year’s conference title game – with their … Read more
From hardwood to hockey: Inside the work of the BC bull gang
Basketball and hockey were on the schedule on a recent Saturday at Boston College’s Silvio O. Conte Forum. But there was also a third game — one fans didn’t see. It wasn’t a game between two teams, but rather a race against the clock, in which dozens of workers dismantled the basketball court after the … Read more
Cadets taking strong momentum into NCAA tournament
Having won the inaugural Little East Conference championship last Saturday, the Norwich Cadets and their first-year head coach and Norwich hockey alum, Dominick Dawes, are looking to continue their strong play in the NCAA tournament starting with Saturday’s first round matchup with at-large bid recipient, Salve Regina. “We certainly didn’t have the usual prep … Read more
Robert Morris turns around its season after “never losing belief”
Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley has seen his teams execute turnarounds before. Midway through the 2013-14 season, the Colonials were 2-12-2 and in last place in Atlantic Hockey. But the team reset during the holiday break and closed out with a 14-6-3 run that included a conference playoff title and a trip to the NCAA … Read more
Net tandem of Lehti, Vachon lead Alaska to postseason
Behind a tandem of goaltenders, Alaska finished the season on a 9-2-1 clip and head into the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup.
AmCats seeking first MASCAC title and NCAA bid
While still a young program, the Anna Maria AmCats have the opportunity to do something on Saturday that could only have been dreamed about just eight short years ago. Playing as an independent team, there was no league to win nor easy way to qualify for the national tournament. Fast forward to year two … Read more
After Olympic gold, could Michigan finally get D1 women’s hockey?
In Michigan, there is nowhere for talented women to play Division I NCAA hockey. People at the state’s two Big Ten schools would like to see that change.
Joe Concannon Award celebrates Silver Anniversary recognizing D-II/III excellence
For nearly seventy-five years, the Walter Brown Award has represented the very best of American-born players at the highest level of college hockey in New England. Started in 1953 and presented by the Gridiron Club of New England (formerly Greater Boston), the award recognized excellence on the ice, academic excellence, sportsmanship and leadership. It … Read more
Miami’s resurgence gratifying for Noreen, upperclassmen
With only three seniors and eight upperclassmen, the amount of first-hand knowledge of Miami’s recent history in the RedHawks’ dressing room isn’t terribly extensive. But it doesn’t have to be. Not for a team that’s laser-focused on where it is and where it’s going. Not for a Miami team that, entering the final two weeks … Read more
Augustana helping home-grown hockey thrive in South Dakota
It was a goal Landon Fandel had been waiting for his entire life. Except, at one point, he didn’t even think it would be possible. “I’d say growing up, moving on to play hockey out of Sioux Falls wasn’t ever really a thing. Like you kind of just, you played Flyers through high school, and … Read more
Weiss building off Trinity roots with AHL’s Colorado Eagles
Just two seasons removed from Trinity College’s national championship run in 2024 where they lost in a close title game to Hobart, hockey coach Kim Weiss has advanced her career quickly where few female coaches have ascended with her current assistant coaching role for the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. … Read more
Babson seniors showing that a “total team” effort will produce wins
Sitting just two points behind Norwich with a game in hand and a Saturday matchup on tap with the Cadets this weekend, the Babson Beavers are in a great position in the first season for the Little East Conference. With just six games remaining in the regular season, no one is taking anything for … Read more
From on-ice leader to ‘war room’ presence, North Dakota GM Chyzyk key to alma mater’s efforts
Few if any of us see our career paths take the exact same routes that we thought they would when we were growing up. Sometimes, those jobs aren’t even around yet. Such would’ve been the case for Bryn Chyzyk. A former North Dakota assistant captain who later spent the 2019-20 season as a graduate assistant … Read more
St. Olaf readying for stretch run and MIAC playoffs
In the always turbulent MIAC conference, the battles for wins and points are very meaningful in a conference where all the teams are bunched up in the standings and one weekend’s results can send you up or down the table quickly. For St. Olaf’s, the season has already shown their ability to play in … Read more
Midseason adds for BC, BU having an impact ahead of 1st meeting
College hockey rosters used to be set in stone. Not anymore. How BC and BU’s midseason pickups are having an impact in Hockey East.
Air Force defenseman Hedden approaching the career century mark
Falcons senior captain Chris Hedden is on the precipice of the career century mark, with 97 points with 10 regular season games remaining.
Suffolk making big strides in tough CNE race
A look at the CNE standings finds the usual suspects lurking at the top of the standings with UNE, Curry and Endicott in close proximity but none atop the leaderboard. The Suffolk Rams currently hold the top spot by a single point following their weekend sweep of Wentworth last weekend and look to build … Read more
After 46 years, Dartmouth’s long wait feels ready to end
For the first time in 46 years, Dartmouth men’s hockey’s NCAA chase feels real with players like Hayden Stavroff leading the way.
Blugolds showing that goaltending and depth can create wins
After a 5-4-1 start to the season, Wisconsin – Eau Claire has found their formula for winning hockey as the Blugolds are unbeaten since early December and are preparing for the WIAC conference battles to come in the second half. “We have started to play some really good hockey,” stated head coach Matt Loen. … Read more