Feature stories
Even with his 6-feet 4-inch, 222-pound frame, Erik Johnson attracts little attention with his quiet demeanor. Bu the 18-year-old lost any signs of hockey anonymity after the St. Louis Blues selected Johnson with the top pick in last summer’s NHL Entry Draft.
Northeastern may have slipped from the heights it once enjoyed, but the Huskies are on the rebound with a new coaching staff led by Greg Cronin. Keith Lavon traces the Huskies’ fall and rise.
When Brown needed him, Dan Rosen was there. The freshman netminder has compiled impressive numbers in goal for the Bears, and there’s more to come, Roman J. Uschak reports.
Billerica, Mass., is a typical town in many ways — but not in its unique connection to Massachusetts-Lowell hockey. Jim Lothrop spotlights the River Hawks’ ties to the nearby burg.
After 25 years in radio, Randy Bloechl has done and seen it all for RIT — and on a volunteer basis, no less. Chris Lerch profiles the voice of the Tigers.
Quinnipiac hockey — not to mention the institution itself — has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last decade. Tom Reale investigates the rise of the Bobcats.
With the odds turning more and more steadily against them as the game progressed, the Boston University Terriers pulled out another Beanpot title. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Over the last 12 years, Boston University’s record in the Beanpot finals exactly mirrored its record in games immediately before Beanpot finals. The Terriers had won 10 of their last 12 Beanpots, with the only losses coming in 2001 and 2004, both to Boston College. Their record on the Friday game prior to the Beanpot … Read more
Playing on a North Dakota line with top NHL draftees T.J. Oshie and Jonathan Toews, it’s Ryan Duncan who keeps it all together. Patrick C. Miller reports.
In the semifinal between Boston University and Northeastern, neither team provided much Beanpot experience: neither team had a player who had scored more than four points in previous ‘Pots. Senior Mike Morris led the Huskies with two goals and two assists, and senior defenseman Kevin Schaeffer and sophomore forward Jason Lawrence share the BU lead, … Read more
Was this to be the year for Harvard at the Beanpot? No, came Monday’s result, and Brian Sullivan went looking for answers.
Scott Brown returns for Tuesday Morning Quarterback, with a look at the controversy in the national polls, an evaluation of two of the WCHA’s most storied programs, and applause for the CHA.
The fun’s not nearly over in 2006-07, but it’s never too early to look ahead. Scott Weighart highlights big-time matchups and tournament invitations for next season.
Boston University head coach Jack Parker has never been shy about assessing his team. But this edition of the Terriers has seemed to respond more sharply to its leader’s criticism, Dave Hendrickson says — most recently at the Beanpot.
Northeastern hasn’t won a Beanpot since taking four titles in the 1980s, but Jim Connelly says this edition of the Huskies has a fighting chance — and plenty of support.
Dave Hakstol had big shoes to fill when he took over at North Dakota, but two Frozen Fours later, the UND head coach has shown his leadership in spades. Dave Starman reports.
Not many teams can truly boast two number-one goaltenders, but the Denver Pioneers do. Candace Horgan profiles Glenn Fisher and Peter Mannino, DU’s netminding duo par excellence.
Wesleyan’s whistle-stop tour of Europe was more than just a few hockey games — it was a cultural experience not to be missed. Dave Hendrickson tells of travels — and travails — in the Continent.
He’s a team-first guy who’s not concerned about the spotlight or his stats. He’s also second in the nation in goals, and the focus of the Northern Michigan offense. Kyle Whitney profiles NMU’s Mike Santorelli.
With scoring in college hockey still lagging despite stricter rules enforcement, Scott Weighart surveyed some of the game’s most notable bench bosses for causes and solutions. Is a bigger net the answer?