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Bentley Looks For More

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Bentley says it’s making more of a commitment to hockey. It’s first move was to replace Jim McAdam with 25-year old alum, Ryan Soderquist, who says he’s up to the challenge.

Omnibus Division III Playoff Schedule

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Feb. 15: NCHA Quarterfinals Game 1: No. 1 St. Norbert 8, No. 8 St. Scholastica 1 NCHA Quarterfinals Game 1: No. 7 Lake Forest 2, No. 2 Wis.-Superior 2 NCHA Quarterfinals Game 1: No. 3 Wis.-Stevens Point 5, No. 6 Wis.-Stout 1 NCHA Quarterfinals Game 1: No. 4 Wis.-River Falls 4, No. 5 Wis.-Eau Claire … Read more

Omnibus Women’s Division III Playoff Schedule

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Feb. 22: ECAC East First Round: No. 4 Rensselaer 9, No. 5 Union 2 Feb 23: ECAC East First Round: No. 2 RIT 15, No. 7 MIT 0 ECAC East First Round: No. 3 Southern Maine 5, No. 6 Salve Regina 1 NCHA Semifinals: No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point 3, No. 4 Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1 NCHA … Read more

Plattsburgh-RIT Preview

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Plattsburgh, the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Region, is set to square off at No. 2 East Seed RIT in a two-game, mini-game NCAA Quarterfinal Series. These two teams met in the NCAA’s last year, when Plattsburgh defeated RIT 6-2 to win the 2001 NCAA Championship. However, both coaches are downplaying the ‘Rematch’ aspect … Read more

A Good First Impression?

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Bowdoin, Elmira, Manhattanville and Gustavus Adolphus line up with hopes of earning the first NCAA Division III women’s national championship. Russell Jaslow breaks down the field.

St. Norbert-Wisconsin-Superior: Battle Of The West

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St. Norbert and Wisconsin-Superior meet for the sixth and seventh times this season in the NCAA quarterfinals. Chris Lerch looks at some of the controversy surrounding the series that will produce the West Region’s lone Frozen Four member.

Mile-High Club

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After speculation surrounding the future of coach George Gwozdecky threatened to put a damper on Denver’s great season, the school signed him to a contact extension. The Pioneers are now focused on the big prizes: The WCHA and NCAA tournament.

Everybody’s All-American

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Less than three years ago, surgeons at Strong Memorial Hospital weren’t sure Jerry Galway would ever be able to play hockey again. The All-American defenseman from RIT returned, though, and might be better than ever as he looks toward the Division III playoffs. Ed Trefzger recounts Galway’s triumphs on and off the ice.

Stars And (Zebra) Stripes

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Anonymous except when he’s being lambasted by player, coach or fan, the referee’s job might seem like a thankless one. Don’t try telling that to Hockey East and ECAC official Scott Hansen, whose Olympic moment is underway in Salt Lake City. Jim Connelly reports.

The Unkindest Cut

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This was supposed to be the year of the underdog. With four Beanpot titles in the 1980s – none before, none since – Northeastern was poised at the edge of a come-from-behind victory in yesterday’s championship game. It seemed like the destiny, like the movies. But as Dave Hendrickson tells us, some things are too good to be true.

Beanpot: The Origins

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Eleven years ago, Boston Herald reporter John Connolly sat down with the late Northeastern athletic director Herb Gallagher to discuss the formation of the Beanpot.

Making It Look Easy

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Goaltenders Matt Underhill and David LeNeveu have complemented each other all season, helping Cornell rise to the top of the ECAC. Scott Weighart gets the skinny on the netminding duo with the effortless teamwork.