In three-overtime epic, both teams leave fatigued but only one gets the glory
UMass-Lowell outlasted Providence in the Hockey East semifinals.
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Northeastern makes Boston College pay for turnovers
BOSTON — In the grand scheme of things, it is hard to not look at Friday evening’s Hockey East semifinal games with a focus on a greater perspective. All coaches in Hockey East will say that winning the conference title is a priority, an endgame. It is a goal for programs to reach come tournament … Read more
In losing effort, Phillips, Michigan Tech penalty kill shine
The Huskies killed off five penalties, including 1:29 of a two-man advantage, keeping the Bulldogs’ offense at bay for most of the night.
Chance to repeat puts Harvard in unfamiliar territory
The defending tournament champion Crimson beat St. Lawrence in overtime in the ECAC Hockey semifinals.
‘Huge season’ for Penn State ends, but Nittany Lions say program is improving
They reached the 20-win mark for the first time.
Minnesota-Duluth outmuscles North Dakota in NCHC semifinal
North Dakota has been at the top of the national rankings and the NCHC for most of the season, something no one seemed to tell Minnesota-Duluth.
Boston College upperclassmen serving as mentors to young Eagles women’s players on the rise
DURHAM, N.H. — Boston College has advanced to the Frozen Four five of the past six years, but the Eagles have never made it past the semifinal round. Their detractors say that the Eagles don’t know how to handle adversity. Before Friday’s game, they’d never ended a period trailing. For the seniors, advancing to the … Read more
McClure returns to playoff scoring form for Minnesota State
Five of Minnesota State’s seven game-winning goals in playoff games dating to March 13, 2015, were scored by McClure.
In beating Dartmouth, Quinnipiac finally enjoys some semifinal success
The Bobcats hadn’t advanced to the ECAC Hockey championship game since 2007 until they beat Dartmouth on Friday.
After overtime win, Ohio State looks forward to ‘payback,’ ‘revenge’ against Minnesota
The Buckeyes lost four times to the Gophers in the regular season, three of them in overtime.
Wisconsin comes up short despite advantage in shots, power plays
The Badgers fell behind early and then forced their hand too many times in a 5-2 loss Thursday to the Nittany Lions before a sparse crowd at Xcel Energy Center in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament.
Wednesday Women: Frozen Four
Candace and Arlan look at the results from the NCAA quarterfinals, preview the Frozen Four semifinal matchups and what each team needs to do to win, and give their best guess on who might be the Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player, depending on which team wins.
TMQ: As championship weekend nears, Northeastern continues to impress
The Huskies were 2-12-3 in late November but have won 18 of 21 to get into contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
Air Force’s Chris Dylewski’s passion for giving back ‘born of how much I’ve been given’
The senior goaltender, one of five finalists for the 2016 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, fits in community service around a demanding Academy schedule.
Wednesday Women: Puzzling Pairings
Candace and Arlan discuss the NCAA Selection Committee’s puzzling pairings in the NCAA tournament, the results of the conference tournaments, the possibilities for upsets in the first round of the NCAA tournament, and the three finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award.
For Harvard’s Kyle Criscuolo, giving back is ‘100 percent worth it’
The forward, one of five finalists for the 2016 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, teaches hockey to children, works with the Special Olympics and does work at a local homeless shelter.
TMQ: Around the country, margin for error is getting smaller
Two more leagues join the postseason this weekend, while the Big Ten plays its final weekend of the regular season.
Wednesday Women: Handicapping for upsets
Candace and Arlan look at where upset winners might come from in the conference tournament semifinals and finals, look at possible NCAA matchups,, and debate the 10 finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award and who is likely to finish in the top three.
TMQ: Don’t blink as conference races wrap up
Three leagues played to a frantic finish last weekend; the NCHC and WCHA wrap up this weekend.
Wednesday Women: Postseason ponderings
Candace and Arlan ponder Minnesota’s sweep of Wisconsin, whether Boston College can maintain its perfect record, the various playoff matchups in the first round, the retirement of Dartmouth coach Mark Hudak, and the players and rookies of the year in each conference.