Boston University had only won one of its last five games going into Thursday’s game against Merrimack. But appearances can be deceiving: the Terriers had been playing good hockey lately, except for some bad puck luck and disciplinary lapses. Thursday, though, the Terriers received an excellent outcome to match their effort, as the top line … Read more
Maine and New Hampshire square off for a pair which could decide the regular season; Boston University looks to stay out of the box; Dave Hendrickson analyzes Hockey East’s “best top to bottom” claims; and more.
Bemidji State, fighting for a Final Five berth, has a big hump to get over in Minnesota, but Craig Roberts notes that the Mavericks have a little history on their side. Also: the Badgers welcome back one of their own, and Mankato hosts a potential goaltenders’ duel.
The Stretch Run Begins Okay, it’s go time. From here out, it’s CHA schools playing each other, jockeying for position in Kearney. Only two schools have no shot at a first-round bye: Findlay and Air Force should plan on playing on Friday at the tournament. The other four teams all have their chances, which is … Read more
Wisconsin-Superior’s options narrow after a loss to new No. 1 St. Norbert, while St. Scholastica builds for the future. Todd D. Milewski gives a special-edition look at goings-on in the NCHA.
North Dakota and Colorado College rematch, this time at full strength; Denver keeps its nose to the grindstone; UMD and Minnesota State play for unexpected stakes; and Minnesota tries to turn the power back on. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Oswego and Buffalo State build momentum to sweeps, while Fredonia isn’t so fortunate in nonconference play. Meanwhile, Russell Jaslow features another word of the week.
Top-ranked Harvard storms back out of exam break, while David De Remer investigates the ECAC’s likely representatives among the Patty Kazmaier finalists.
Elmira wins a stunner over Manhattanville; RIT gets swept by Oswego; and Scott Biggar ponders the nature of the USCHO Curse before paying a visit to the Thunderdomes.
Joe Bertagna is back, with a call to arms for creative fans everywhere, and in search of, as always, great arena food.
The 2003 Mayor’s Cup went home with Providence thanks to a third-period comeback. The Friars scored three times to take a physical 3-1 victory from crosstown rival Brown. For the second year in a row the annual matchup was settled late with a Providence win. The Friars won in overtime last year at Schneider Arena. … Read more
Overcoming serious illness and the death of their mother, North Dakota’s Hale brothers have the Sioux contending for another title.
Led by No. 1 Maine, the top six stayed in the same place as last week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. The bottom five also remained in place, leaving only minor jostling between spots six through ten the only difference from last week to this week. The Black Bears held on to the top spot, … Read more
With a limited slate of games for top-rated teams, Harvard maintained its grip on No. 1 in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll despite not having played a game for two weeks. Harvard gets underway again this Tuesday, playing cross-town foe Boston College. Harvard will face the top teams from the CHA this weekend, … Read more
St. Norbert recaptured the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division III Men’s Poll, becoming the No. 1 team for the first time since November 18, 2002. The Green Knights won two games, over St. Scholastica 7-2, and over No. 6 Wis.-Superior 4-3, improving to 18-1-2 on the season. St. Norbert is also first in … Read more
In the biggest game of the weekend, USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll No. 1 Elmira delivered a 2-1 victory over No. 3 Manhattanville, despite being out-shot by a 37-30 margin for the game. The Soaring Eagle have still not lost a game to a Division III opponent, and faces no more ranked teams for the … Read more
Senior captain Ed McGrane tallied two goals and an assist while freshman Dominic Smart made a career-high 29 saves, and Massachusetts-Lowell came back from two two-goal deficits to tie No. 1 Maine 4-4 Saturday evening in front of 5,362 at Alfond Arena. The Black Bears staved off their first loss at Alfond in 28 games, … Read more
Brent Williams’ power-play goal late in the third period erased a 3-2 deficit as Iona and Sacred Heart skated to a 3-3 tie — thus allowing the Gaels to salvage a point out of the home-and-home series with the Pioneers. “It’s a tough situation. Being 4-10 in the MAAC and coming into this game, it … Read more
Dartmouth broke its five-game winless streak — including four straight ECAC losses — and finally asserted itself against a conference opponent, using a five-goal third period to send Rensselaer packing without a point. Freshman phenom Hugh Jessiman used an empty-netter to complete a hat trick, to go along with his helper on one of Kent … Read more
Jordan Webb scored on a two-on-one with Nathan Gillies to complete a three-goal comeback over the final two periods in a 4-2 Union victory over Vermont Saturday at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Having defeated the Big Green 3-0 Friday, Union also completed its first road sweep of the season and the first-ever of Dartmouth and Vermont on … Read more