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All season, the Niagara Purple Eagles have looked for players to step up in big games. Judging by their unimpressive record, it did not happen too often. However, in their biggest game of the season, the Purple Eagles did have someone play a paramount role, and it prolonged their season while bringing their NCAA tournament … Read more
Join USCHO ECAC Hockey Correspondent Brian Sullivan on Friday, March 12, at 4 p.m. Eastern for a live chat about the league quarterfinals. ECAC Hockey Quarterfinals
St. Norbert (21-3-3 Overall, 14-2-2 in the NCHA) After a year hiatus, St. Norbert returns to the NCAA tournament for the 11th time in the past 14 seasons, and first since winning the 2008 national championship. The Green Knights rolled to the NCHA Peters Cup title with a pair of 7-1 playoff wins over UW-Stevens … Read more
Typically when a team is knocked out of the playoffs, there is some disappointment, shock, and disbelief. Oftentimes a team says they’re using those emotions to dig deeper and come back even stronger in the next season. Typically the fans and players have to wait until the next season to have a shot at revenge. … Read more
Elmira Soaring Eagles (18-8-1 overall, 11-4 in the ECAC West) The last few days have been an emotional roller coaster for the Elmira Soaring Eagles. Leading 3-2 on Saturday in the ECAC West championship game, Elmira saw Manhattanville tie the game with one second left in regulation and then lost when the Valiants scored midway … Read more
USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski are talking playoff upsets — and the potential for more — in this week’s rundown of Division I college hockey.
Forward Cory Conacher might have accounting in his future, but right now, he’s accounting for a lot of Canisius’ goals.
Is it possible for the seeds to shake out perfectly so no alterations are needed? That wouldn’t give the committee much work to do, nor does it for Jayson Moy in this week’s edition.
Jayson Moy does a bracket shuffle this week, looking to improve attendance figures at all four regionals.
Who’ll come away with the Hockey East title? That’s one of the items up for discussion by USCHO.com senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski this week.
Nick Johnson and Dave Jarman may not be household names, but the Sacred Heart seniors have the kind of statistics that merit attention. Bob Birge reports.
Lebanon Valley College President Stephen MacDonald announced Tuesday that the Flying Dutchmen men’s hockey team will compete at the American College Hockey Association (ACHA) level for the 2010-2011 season, leaving the NCAA, Division III, and the ECAC West. “We’re really sorry to lose a quality program like Lebanon Valley,†said Michael Letzeisen, ECAC Director of … Read more
In Jayson Moy’s weekly look at what the NCAA tournament selection process would look like if it took place right now, the results are fairly straightforward.
Playoffs are on the mind as USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss some of the hot topics in college hockey this week.
USCHO Bracketologist Jayson Moy has attendance on his mind and searches for a way to make the regionals a better draw as he breaks down what the NCAA tournament field might look like if it was selected today.
Maine moved up in the PairWise Rankings after sweeping New Hampshire last weekend, which means someone else is out of a spot that would yield an NCAA tournament bid. Find out which team it is as Jayson Moy presents Bracketology.
Massachusetts players helped Boston College claim its 15th Beanpot title Monday night.
Beanpot Final Notebook, by Lee Urton
Uneven play from the Boston University defensemen ultimately led to the Terriers’ demise against Boston College in the championship of the 58th Beanpot tournament, Scott Weighart reports.
Click below for a replay of our live blog of the consolation and championship games at the 2010 Beanpot. Beanpot consolation, championship