Quinnipiac repeated in its own tournament last weekend, but the Iona Gaels will present themselves for a rematch of the MAAC season opener. Elsewhere, Bentley suffers from its indiscretions, and the fans speak up. Jim Connelly reports.
The MAAC’s nonconference beginning is less than fans, players and coaches might have hoped for; also, the Scholarship Question raises its head again. Jim Connelly reports.
The MAAC has experienced a mixed bag in its early action, but Jim Connellysays not to worry. Also: a rundown and analysis of the league’s preseason all-conference squad.
One of the most successful programs in the MAAC’s brief history faces a challenge this year, as graduation has hit Rand Pecknold’s Quinnipiac Braves hard.
Since the 1999 MAAC championship, it’s all been pretty much downhill for Holy Cross. Paul Pearl hopes to change that with the help of his top seven scorers from last season, all of whoom return to bolster the Crusaders’ hopes.
A solid defense and good team discipline will buoy AIC’s hopes in 2001-02, assisted by one more year of experience from MAAC all-rookie teamers Guillaume Caron and Trent Ulmer.
There’ll be no surprises this year out of Iona — at least not if the rest of the MAAC’s been paying attention. Can Frank Bretti’s crew continue its upward swing?
The return of netminder Sean Weaver bodes well for Brian Cavanaugh’s Canisius squad, which also seeks to improve its special teams, a nagging problem last season.
With their top two scorers from a year ago departed, the UConn Huskies will look to sophomore Matt Herhal to hold the door closed on defense.
The MAAC’s almost-there team might be ready to step into the spotlight this season. Netminder Eddy Ferhi anchors Sacred Heart.
With a number of newcomers in the mix, Army coach Rob Riley has high hopes for this year, one season after just holding off AIC for a playoff bid.
Jim Hunt has turned Fairfield hockey upside-down in his one-plus years at the helm. The long-suffering Stags return Rae Metz and Casey Laflamme in their quest to climb the MAAC ladder.
Last year’s MAAC Tournament Champions, the Mercyhurst Lakers, were picked to finish first in the preseason MAAC Hockey League Coaches’ Poll.
The MAAC need no longer defend its right to an NCAA auto-bid — not after Mercyhurst’s down-to-the-wire performance against Michigan last year. The Lakers return a strong team, but Iona will be there as well. And what about perennial contender Quinnipiac?
Months away from the MAAC’s first-ever NCAA bid, Mercyhurst looks to repeat its success. Louis Goulet and Adam Tackaberry key the Lakers’ chances.
There’s nowhere to go but up for Jim McAdam’s Bentley team. Captain Steve Tobio anchors the Falcons’ efforts.
The MAAC has reached a three-year broadcast rights renewal with MSG Networks for the telecast of 22 men’s basketball, women’s basketball and ice hockey contests. As it has the past two seasons, MSG will televise the 2002, 2003 and 2004 MAAC men’s hockey Championship games. In addition, MSG Network will air 12 regular season MAAC … Read more
The NCAA has appointed four people to various positions on the ice hockey selections and rules committee, and named Quinnipiac athletic director Jack McDonald as the chair of the NCAA Ice Hockey Committee. McDonald was first elected to the committee three years ago, replacing Merrimack AD Bob DeGregorio and leaving Hockey East without representation on … Read more
No news is exactly that today — no news — as the athletic directors of the 11 MAAC institutions met on a conference call to discuss league issues. According to Ken Taylor, director of ice hockey and special events for the MAAC, there was “no formal approval of anything, just discussion.” Thus the league office is staying tight-lipped on the issues.
Army freshman John Heinmiller died early Sunday morning after being struck by a train in Garrison, N.Y. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Heinmiller was standing on the tracks when a northbound Amtrak Express train hit the 19-year old about 30 miles north of New York City. There were no indications of foul play or … Read more