Feature stories
The decision by Vermont to leave the ECAC for Hockey East, beginning in the 2005-06 season, has the potential to impact not just the two aforementioned conferences, but up to two more. In today’s college hockey landscape, with just six conferences, that’s a lot. A lot of that depends on how the ECAC reacts to … Read more
Was a masterful, coordinated effort by eight schools enough to change the course of Monday’s D-III vote on scholarships?
It might not be the first Division III rivalry that springs to mind, but Potsdam-RIT has a special history that few others can match.
With Dartmouth-Harvard and Minnesota-UMD on this weekend’s schedule, it’s time for a look at some of the top games between these premier teams.
Clarkson’s Trevor Edwards and Harvard’s Rob Fried are finalists for this year’s Hockey Humanitarian Award.
Bowling Green and Minnesota-Duluth meet for the first time since their epic 1984 NCAA championship game.
A strong look at the legend of BU’s coach of 30 years, though more hockey context would have been nice.
Even at 2-7-1, the defending champs were down but not out. And after a critical win, Minnesota looks forward to the second half of the season.
In many ways, freshman Justin Simmons is just like his teammates at Division III St. Mary’s. There is one distinction — Simmons is deaf.
In tournaments offering the level of competition of the GLI — with three of the five winningest coaches in Division I hockey at the helms of national powerhouses Michigan (Red Berenson), Michigan State (Rick Comley) and Boston College (Jerry York) — there are fewer chances for the usual offensive heroes to score. That often leaves … Read more
The Great Lakes Invitational has compiled a fair amount of recognition in its 39 years, building the reputation of a tournament that players watch and yearn to play in. But for some, the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, taking place in Finland this year, presents an even better opportunity. Seven players from three … Read more
Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Pot All-Tournament Team F Tom Cavanagh, Harvard F Matt Hendricks, St. Cloud F Dave Iannazzo, St. Cloud D Justin Fletcher, St. Cloud D Stephen Wood, Providence G Adam Coole, St. Cloud MVP: Coole A Balanced Effort St. Cloud State entered the weekend not exactly lighting the lamp in bunches, but a stingy … Read more
As the puck dropped Saturday at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, it marked the return of regular-season action to the Ocean State. Providence has long been associated with the NCAA Championships, most recently hosting the East Regional last season and the Frozen Four in 2000. But in-season tournament action has been absent from Providence … Read more
Mike Morris’ first half has been a microcosm of Northeastern’s. The first-round draftee has just one goal, but things are looking up on Huntington Ave.
Tom Cavanagh shined at the inaugural Dunkin Donuts Coffee Pot in Providence, playing in his native state.
Connecticut Ice Arena, Storrs, Conn., Dec. 28-29 Air Force vs. Sacred Heart, 2 ET Sunday Bentley at Connecticut, 5:15 ET Sunday Consolation, 2 ET Monday Championship, 5:15 ET Monday Television: None. Air Force (7-8-1) Players to Watch: F Spanky Leonard, Sr. (6-9–15); G Mike Polidor, Sr. (6-7-1, 2.90, .893). Noteable: Air Force and Sacred Heart … Read more
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Dec. 27-28 Boston College vs. Michigan, 2:30 ET Saturday Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State, 6:05 ET Saturday Consolation, 12:35 ET Sunday Championship, 4:05 ET Sunday Television: All games on Fox Sports Detroit (DirecTV Ch. 636). Boston College Players to Watch: F Ben Eaves, Sr. (3-18–21); F Tony Voce, Sr. (14-6–20); G … Read more
Houston Fieldhouse, Troy, N.Y., Dec. 28-29 Northeastern vs. Colgate, 4 ET Sunday Mercyhurst at Rensselaer, 7 ET Sunday Consolation, 4 ET Monday Championship, 7 ET Monday Television: None. Colgate (7-6-2) Players to Watch: LW Jon Smyth, Soph. (11-7–18); C Kyle Wilson, Soph. (6-11–17); F Kyle Doyle, Sr. (8-8–16). Noteable: Jon Smyth, the team leader with … Read more
Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Pot Dunkin’ Donuts Arena, Providence, R.I., Dec. 27-28 St. Cloud State vs. Harvard, 5 ET Saturday Providence vs. Clarkson, 8 ET Saturday Consolation, 5 ET Sunday Championship, 8 ET CT Sunday Television: Sunday’s games on local Providence cable, Cox-3. Clarkson (6-6-3) Jeff Genovy and Chris Blight lead the Golden Knights into the … Read more
Magness Arena, [nl]Denver, Dec. 27-28 Yale vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 4:05 MT Saturday Niagara at Denver, 7:05 MT Saturday Consolation, 4:05 MT Sunday Championship, 7:05 MT Sunday Television: Denver games on Fox Sports Rocky Mountain (DirecTV Ch. 645). No. 5 Denver (11-6-3) Players to Watch: F Gabe Gauthier, Soph. (8-19–27); F Connor James, Sr. (6-14–20); G Adam … Read more