Vicari Blanks Wolverines

Michigan discovered that junior forward Mike Lalonde of Michigan State is still carrying a hot stick, despite his team’s 2-0 loss in Ann Arbor last night. Lalonde’s game-winning goal and stellar play from freshman goaltender Dominic Vicari helped the Spartans snap their three-game losing streak with a 2-0 reversal at Munn Ice Arena against their … Read more

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No. 2 Eagles Dominate No. 15 Terriers

Friday’s East Coast storm only deposited a couple of inches of snow in Chestnut Hill, but Boston University coach Jack Parker was nonetheless ready to declare the Conte Forum a disaster area. On the scoreboard, the Eagles didn’t have the game in hand until the last ten minutes. On the ice, they took it to … Read more

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Marquee Rivalry: Craig, Quinnipiac Overcome Mercyhurst

Notwithstanding the snow that fell before, during and after the game at the Northford Ice Pavilion, nothing was going to stop Quinnipiac Friday against Mercyhurst. Two goals from Quinnipiac’s Matt Craig propelled the Bobcats to a 5-2 win over the Lakers in the biggest rivalry in Atlantic Hockey. The Lakers still own the all-time series … Read more

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Spotlight On Cavanagh As Crimson Holds Off Raiders

Harvard’s hardworking Tom Cavanagh hit on all cylinders on Friday night, as the junior’s hat trick hoisted his team to a 4-2 victory over Colgate at Starr Rink. Cavanagh’s second goal midway through the third period proved not only to be the game-winning tally, but also one of the prettiest goals of the year. Outnumbered … Read more

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Sioux Top Under-18 Team

Junior center Rory McMahon scored the game-winning goal as North Dakota defeated the U.S. National Under-18 Team 4-1 at Engelstad Arena. Coming off a sweep of the Pioneers at Denver Nov. 21-22 and a week off, the top-ranked Fighting Sioux looked flat, but played well enough to win. “It was kind of a low-intensity game … Read more

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Lee Overcomes Early Jinx, Leads Potsdam Past Cortland

Potsdam’s Chris Lee shook off an early-game curse, and Ryan Venturelli once again put in a busy night between the pipes to lead the Bears to a 7-2 road victory over the Cortland Red Dragons. Lee, who came into the game as Potsdam’s leading scorer due to racking up 12 assists versus four goals, skated … Read more

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Miami Dumps ‘Unprepared’ Ohio State

Derek Edwardson’s 10th goal of the season at 18:31 of the third period broke a deadlock to give Miami a 2-1 win in hostile territory over intrastate rival Ohio State, but Mike Betz’s postgame summation stole the show. “I don’t get a chance to see who’s having a good game out there and who’s not, … Read more

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Purple Eagles Find Way To Win

On a night when it was outhit and outhustled, Niagara still managed to extended its record to a perfect 5-0 in CHA play, withstanding a gutsy effort from visiting Alabama-Huntsville in a 2-1 victory at Dwyer Arena. Niagara entered the contest on the heels of five back-to-back weekend series. Conversely, the Chargers had been idle … Read more

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Nystrom, Wolverines Get Off Schneid

In a game each team desperately needed to win, it looked like neither Michigan nor Michigan State would come away with the coveted two points. Both teams refused to give an inch as they played to a 0-0 draw through most of the game. But with 1:27 left to play, Michigan junior Eric Nystrom broke … Read more

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Tigers Roll Past Flat Dutchman Squad

A week off didn’t do wonders for Union Friday against Princeton. The Dutchmen were listless for most of the game, while the Tigers showed that they are much improved over last year. Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer had a goal and an assist, and goalie Eric Leroux earned his second shutout of the season to lift the Tigers … Read more

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Callahan Hatter Leads Yale To First Road Victory

Yale rode a hat trick from Joe Callahan, a three-goal third period and a game-winner from Joe Zappala to win its first road game this season, coming back to defeat Rensselaer, 5-4. With the score tied and a 4-on-4 expiring, Ryan Steeves rushed the puck up ice. His shot was saved by Kevin Kurk — … Read more

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Quick-Strike Maine Drops Merrimack

Say this for Chris Serino: he’s got guts. Trailing 3-1 to No. 3 Maine with 3:41 remaining, the Merrimack head coach pulled replacement goaltender Jim Healey coming out of a timeout to give his struggling offense a man advantage as the Warriors and Black Bears skated 4-on-4. Even after the clubs were back to full … Read more

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St. Cloud’s Coole Freezes CC Offense

In a tense defensive battle, the St. Cloud State Huskies proved to be one play better Friday night, handing Colorado College its second loss of the season with a 2-0 shutout. Despite a defense that killed off three penalties, extending its streak of successful kills to 25 straight, the Tigers could not push the puck … Read more

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Saints Rally (And Rally, And…) To Top River Hawks

T.J. Trevelyan picked up a goal and added three assists, including one on the game-winner, as St. Lawrence came from behind three times to down UMass-Lowell 5-4 Friday night in front of 2,120 at Appleton Arena. “Overall I was happy with the way we played,” said UML head coach Blaise MacDonald. “Our defense was shorthanded … Read more

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Nanne Inducted Into IIHF Hall of Fame

Former Minnesota player and U.S. Olympian Lou Nanne has been inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. He is one of 12 inductees being honored by the IIHF in player, builder and referee categories. The Hall of Fame induction and ceremony will be held during the 2004 IIHF Men’s World Championship in … Read more

Broncos Win Unexpected Shootout With Irish

Six goals from the Irish were not enough to top the eight put up by the Broncos as Notre Dame fell to Western Michigan in a CCHA clash on Friday night. “We hadn’t given up eight goals in the last five total games,” said ND head coach Dave Poulin. “We certainly did not expect this … Read more

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Bulldogs Add To Falcons’ Frustrations

The Ferris State Bulldogs (6-8-1, 4-7-0 CCHA) notched a pair of quick third-period goals to beat the Bowling Green Falcons (3-8-5, 2-7-2 CCHA), 2-1, and move out of the CCHA basement. With the loss, the struggling Falcons stretch their winless streak to seven games dating back to November 7, when they defeated Niagara. While the … Read more

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This Week in Women’s Hockey: Dec. 4, 2003

December may only have just begun, but the series that are going to make or break teams in March are already beginning. It’s not a subject that too many players or coaches like to think about, but such is the reality of a sport with only four NCAA tournament berths. In the WCHA, No. 5 … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Dec. 4, 2003

Wisconsin (unbeaten in 10 straight) and Minnesota (just now turning it on) give the WCHA bragging rights at the College Hockey Showcase; Alaska-Anchorage head coach John Hill starts to recover from last season’s crash; and Todd D. Milewski looks into Santa’s bag of goodies for the league’s coaches.

This Week in Division III: Dec. 4, 2003

“It’s Crazy” That’s what I’ve been hearing from coaches and fans throughout the first third of the 2003-2004 season. Surprises are everywhere: Crowded poll — A whopping 25 teams received votes in this week’s USCHO.com Division III Poll, over a third of the programs out there. The lack of a consensus on the top teams … Read more