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Double Vision

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It’s been twice as nice for the Minnesota women’s team this year thanks to identical twins Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux. Mike Scandura reports.

Uneasy Favorites

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The Northeastern Huskies came into their Beanpot semifinal game ostensibly as favorites against Boston College but would have been forgiven if they’d considered themselves underdogs. Forget their number three ranking in the country or their perch atop Hockey East, nine points ahead of the Eagles. Forget their 17-6-2 overall record compared to BC’s pedestrian 11-8-4 … Read more

Notebook: Northeastern-Boston College

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In last year’s semifinal against Harvard, Northeastern started flat, allowed three quick strikes to the Crimson, and ended up losing both Beanpot games. This year was a completely different story, as the Huskies won a yawner against BC. Northeastern equaled its season high in goals with six, and after a 1-1 tie early, the Eagles … Read more

Notebook: Boston University-Harvard

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Statistically, Boston University has the top power play in the country, scoring at a 23.8% clip with the man-advantage so far this season. This game stayed true to form, as the Terriers were 2-for-6 on the power play, including the third-period game winner from Jason Lawrence. “The power play won the game for us,” said … Read more

Groundhog Day

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It was a narrow escape for Boston University, but in the end the Terriers repeated the victories of seasons past in the Beanpot, Melissa Parrelli notes.

The Weight Of Expectations

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It’s been two decades since Northeastern’s last Beanpot title, but with this year’s edition of the tournament set to begin, head coach Greg Cronin’s Huskies are looking at a different landscape. Jim Connelly reports.

Bradford Leads BC

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During their recent rough stretch, the Boston College Eagles looked to captain Brock Bradford. As they go into the upcoming tournament season, the Eagles will call on Bradford even more, Candace Horgan reports.

Unsung No Longer

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The scion of a hockey-playing family, Brett Watson is a positive force both on the ice and in the community. Mike Scandura profiles the Massachusetts junior.

Sophomore Snipers

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New Hampshire’s sophomores are a key piece of the team’s success this season, and as Melissa Parrelli finds, it’s no coincidence that connections off the ice translate to success on it.

Gold-Oriented

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Titles? Medals? Kacey Bellamy has a bunch already. But the UNH senior blueliner is looking for more in her final collegiate season — and beyond. Roman J. Uschak reports.

Stepping Out Of The Shadows

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Coming into this season Brad Thiessen had already accomplished plenty in net for Northeastern, and this year the Huskies have raised their game around him. Mike Scandura profiles NU’s last line of defense.

The Closer

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Long built around defense and goaltending, Cornell is following a familiar script this season thanks in large part to Ben Scrivens. Mike Scandura reports.

Preview: Ohio Hockey Classic

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Site: Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio Friday-Saturday, Jan. 2-3, 2009 Participants: Clarkson, Miami, Army, Ohio State Game 1: Army vs. Ohio State, 5:05 p.m. ET Friday Army Black Knights (4-11-1, 4-7-1 Atlantic Hockey) Head coach: Brian Riley Leading scorers: So. Cody Omilusik (7-8–15), Jr. Owen Meyer (8-5–13) Leading netminder: So. Jay Clark (2-4-1, 3.50 GAA, … Read more

Preview: Dodge Holiday Classic

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Site: Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis Friday-Saturday, Jan. 2-3, 2009 Participants: Western Michigan, Northeastern, Brown, Minnesota Game 1: Western Michigan vs. Northeastern, 4:05 p.m. CT Friday Western Michigan Broncos (3-11-4, 2-8-4-1 CCHA) Head coach: Jim Culhane Leading scorers: Sr. Patrick Galivan (6-9–15), So. Max Campbell (8-3–11), Jr. Tyler Ludwig (4-7–11) Leading netminder: Jr. Riley Gill (3-5-1, 3.19 … Read more

Preview: Denver Cup

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Site: Magness Arena, Denver Friday-Saturday, Jan. 2-3, 2009 Participants: Boston University, Rensselaer, Holy Cross, Denver Game 1: Boston University vs. Rensselaer, 4:35 p.m. MT Friday Boston University Terriers (11-4-1, 6-4-1 Hockey East) Head coach: Jack Parker Leading scorers: So. Colin Wilson (7-14–21), Sr. Chris Higgins (8-8–16), So. Nick Bonino (6-10–16) Leading netminder: Fr. Kieran Millan … Read more

Preview: Catamount Cup

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Site: Gutterson Fieldhouse, Burlington, Vt. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 2-3, 2009 Participants: Ferris State, St. Lawrence, Colgate, Vermont Game 1: Ferris State vs. St. Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. ET Friday Ferris State Bulldogs (9-8-3, 6-6-2-0 CCHA) Head coach: Bob Daniels Leading scorers: Sr. Brendan Connolly (5-11–16), Jr. Aaron Lewicki (8-5–13), Jr. Blair Riley (7-6–13) Leading netminder: So. Pat … Read more

Preview: Shillelagh Tournament

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Site: Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Ill. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 2-3, 2009 Participants: Massachusetts-Lowell, Minnesota Duluth, Union, Notre Dame Game 1: Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Minnesota Duluth, 5:05 p.m. ET Friday Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (8-8-0, 5-6-0 Hockey East) Head coach: Blaise MacDonald Leading scorers: Jr. Kory Falite (10-5–15), Fr. David Vallorani (4-10–14) Leading netminder: Jr. Nevin Hamilton (5-4-0, 2.20 … Read more

Preview: UConn Hockey Classic

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Site: Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs, Conn. Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 29-30, 2008 Participants: Merrimack, Quinnipiac, Air Force, Connecticut Game 1: Merrimack vs. Quinnipiac, 4:00 p.m. ET Monday Merrimack Warriors (4-8-3, 2-7-2 Hockey East) Head coach: Mark Dennehy Leading scorers: So. Chris Barton (4-7–11), Jr. Pat Kimball (4-4–8) Leading netminders: Fr. Joe Cannata (2-2-3, 2,27 GAA, … Read more

Preview: Ledyard Bank Classic

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Site: Thompson Arena, Hanover, N.H. Sunday-Monday, Dec. 28-29, 2008 Participants: Lake Superior State, Harvard, Alabama-Huntsville, Wisconsin Game 1: Massachusetts vs. Bemidji State, 4:00 p.m. ET Sunday Massachusetts Minutemen (8-6-1, 4-4-1 Hockey East) Head coach: Don “Toot” Cahoon Leading scorers: So. James Marcou (7-12–19), Sr. Cory Quirk (5-12–17), Sr. Alex Berry (6-10–16) Leading netminder: So. Paul … Read more