Providential connections visible across Holy Cross coaching staffs
David Berard did not mean to be Davey Downer. He was just being realistic to one person he knew well about someone else he knew well (photo: Holy Cross Athletics).
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Former Alaska standout Parayko enjoying summer as first-time Stanley Cup champion
Colton Parayko has gotten used to wearing blue and gold – first as a two-time All-American selection for Alaska, and now as a Stanley Cup champion with the St. Louis Blues (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Poll-wise: Can polls predict college hockey’s national tournament field better than the PairWise?
Some time during every college hockey season – usually around January – many fans switch their focus from national polls to the PairWise Rankings, hockey’s ranking algorithm (photo: Omar Phillips).
Looking at potential replacements for Bertagna as Hockey East commissioner
The legend of Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna, who announced on Monday his tenure as commissioner will conclude at the end of the 2019-20 season, is one that is very tough to replace (photo: Melissa Wade).
Boston College alum, Blues role player Sanford finding playoff success playing against hometown Bruins
When the 2019 Stanley Cup Final began, former Boston College standout Zach Sanford may not have understood what lay ahead of him (photo: Melissa Wade).
Former Michigan State defenseman Krug helping set offensive tone as Boston takes 2-1 Stanley Cup Final lead over St. Louis
Former Michigan State defenseman Torey Krug has put forth a number of impressive performances offensively for the Boston Bruins on their run to the Stanley Cup Final (photo: Rachel Lewis).
‘Cliffy hockey’ working for former Quinnipiac blueliner Clifton, who is finding niche with Bruins in NHL playoffs
In early March, former Quinnipiac standout defenseman Connor Clifton didn’t exactly know what his second season in professional hockey would amount to (photo: John Crouch/J. Alexander Imaging).
Stanley Cup finalist Bruins feature five players, coaches with Boston University connections
For years, the TD Garden, and even more so its predecessor the Boston Garden, was a place that Boston University celebrated championships (photo: Melissa Wade).
Understanding the process: A look at the selection of the 2020, 2021 NCAA men’s hockey regional sites
The announcement of host sites for the 2020 and 2021 NCAA men’s D-I hockey regionals earlier this month sparked questions and no small amount of social media controversy (photo: Jim Rosvold).
With new production elements and faces on site, ESPN transforms its Frozen Four coverage
Broadcasting the event is a massive undertaking, and it’s one that, for 15 consecutive seasons of the Frozen Four has rested on the shoulders of a dedicated and talented ESPN crew.
Women’s D-III: Plattsburgh dominates the All-USCHO Women’s D-III teams, while 11 other programs are represented
National champion leads the way on our All-USCHO Women’s D-III teams with five players, while runner-up Hamline and Elmira each had three players on the teams. A total of 11 programs are represented.
Meredith Roth looks to help Holy Cross build program at D-I level as new associate head coach
After coaching at St. Norbert College for the last four years, Meredith Roth has been named the new associate head coach of Holy Cross Women’s ice hockey program. During Roth’s time at St. Norbert College, she led her team to an NCHA championship game in her first season as head coach. Roth said she thoroughly … Read more
Frozen Four preview: Defending champ Minnesota Duluth in Frozen Four for third straight year, has eyes on title repeat
Our fourth and final Frozen Four preview spotlights defending champion Minnesota Duluth. Can the champs retain the national title? (photo: Omar Phillips).
Frozen Four preview: Consistent Providence squad back in Frozen Four with model of recruitment, development
In the third Frozen Four preview, Providence, national champions in 2015, has a history of consistency on its side as the Friars find themselves in the NCAA tournament for the sixth straight season (photo: Melissa Wade).
Women’s D-III: Kevin Houle of Plattsburgh named USCHO Women’s D-III Coach of the Year
Plattsburgh’s Kevin Houle led the Cardinals to another national championship, their fifth in the last six years. For leading the Cardinals to success, Houle is the USCHO Women’s D-III Coach of the Year.
Frozen Four preview: After tackling ‘a lot of new situations’ this year, Massachusetts finds itself in rare territory in Buffalo
In the second Frozen Four preview, Massachusetts is looking for its first national championship and will lean heavily on Hobey Baker hopeful Cale Makar, in addition to depth throughout the lineup (photo: Melissa Wade).
Frozen Four preview: Far from being a ‘finished product,’ Denver looking for second title in last three years
In the first of four Frozen Four previews, Denver, winner of the 2017 national tournament, has gone from a team rebuilding to a team that is two victories away from winning it all (photo: Jim Rosvold).
After winning Midwest Regional, Minnesota Duluth proving to be a team that is ‘about the playoffs’
The Minnesota Duluth train just keeps on rolling, especially at NCAA tournament time (photo: Omar Phillips).
Bound for Frozen Four, Providence has earned its spot based on ‘trusting fully in each other’
Following his team’s win over Cornell in Sunday’s East Regional final, Providence coach Nate Leaman was asked to compare this year’s team to the Friars’ 2015 national championship team (photo: Melissa Wade).
First-year coach Carle, not yet 30, has Denver gunning for second national title in three seasons
If things would have gone as planned by David Carle, he wouldn’t be preparing to coach Denver in the upcoming Frozen Four in Buffalo (photo: Jim Rosvold).