Beanpot Notebook

Much was said about the youth factor in the early game, as both Northeastern and BC dressed eight freshmen. But the real difference was in the leadership of the seniors. Each squad dressed three seniors, but Northeastern’s did not contribute a point, while BC’s combined for four goals and three assists. “When you have eight … Read more

The Glue

It’s steady as she goes for BC captain Peter Harrold, who showed his abilities at both ends of the ice in Monday’s Beanpot semifinal, Dave Hendrickson says.

No Butterflies

The bright lights and big stage of the Beanpot didn’t faze Boston University’s freshmen Monday, says Timothy Muir McDonald.

Women’s Beanpot Preview

History will be made at Bright Hockey Center Tuesday as the 28th Women’s Beanpot will be the first with all four Boston schools sending varsity teams.

Dues Paid

There was a time when goaltender John Daigneau wasn’t sure Harvard was the place for him. Luckily for the Crimson, he changed his mind. Joe Haggerty reports.

Prairie Dawn

The rise of the St. Cloud State women’s squad began with a simple experiment, but Tom Reale finds that the results go beyond the Huskies’ top line.

The PairWise Analyzed

It’s been a rollercoaster ride the last two weeks. Scott Brown explains why some teams are sitting pretty in the PWR while others have work to do.

Bracketology: Feb. 1, 2006

It’s a shakeup in this week’s PairWise Rankings, punctuated by the ascent of St. Cloud State. Jayson Moy lays out the tournament.

Romney Remembered

They don’t make ’em like Romney Field House any more. As the swan song nears for Oswego hockey’s longtime home, Russell Jaslow tells the classic arena’s story.

Twin Towers

Miami’s ascent through the CCHA and the national rankings has been a team effort, but Zach Silberman finds a lot of credit going to the RedHawks’ youthful goaltending duo.

Back Where He Belongs

Boston University captain David Van der Gulik missed the first half of the 2005-06 season with medical issues — and the Terriers missed him, too.

USCHO Women’s Game of the Week:
Middlebury at Bowdoin

There’s a familiar feel to the NESCAC standings, but there’s something different about this weekend’s matchup between frontrunner Middlebury and second-place Bowdoin. The Panthers enter the weekend unbeaten but far from untested with nearly half of their victories by two goals or less. Meanwhile, the Polar Bears will be without several regulars due to injury, … Read more

Bracketology: Jan. 18, 2006

It’s time once again to do what we like to call Bracketology — College Hockey Style, a weekly look at how the NCAA tournament would shake out if the season ended today, a look into the thought process behind selecting and seeding the NCAA tournament teams. This is the first installment of Bracketology, and we’ll … Read more

PairWise Surprise

The 2005-06 PairWise Rankings (PWR) are out, and as usual, they’re sure to provoke debate. Not every team with a strong record has performed well in the PairWise, and some teams flying under the radar in the media are getting plenty of respect from the computers. That’s why we’re here. Remember that the PairWise works … Read more