The Union Dutchmen came into Hanover and broke both a tie for sixth place in the ECAC and Dartmouth’s home-ice advantage. The Dutchmen scrapped out two goals on rebounds while freshman goaltender Kris Mayotte locked up the net for his second shutout of the season with 31 saves. “We didn’t score,” Dartmouth head coach Bob … Read more
The Providence Friars began the 2002-03 campaign 7-0-0, the best start in the history of the program. When then-No. 1 Boston College came to town on November 12, the Friars had moved to 8-1-0, setting up a much-anticipated matchup. That night, though, the Eagles routed the Friars at Schneider Arena, beginning a five-game winless skid … Read more
Jimmy Howard made 34 saves to backbone Maine past Massachusetts-Lowell 3-2 Friday evening in front of 5,441 fans at Alfond Arena. “Howard is a great goaltender, he’s a great competitor, and I’m thoroughly impressed with him in every aspect of his game,” said Maine coach Tim Whitehead. “His composure during the game is exceptional. He … Read more
Sacred Heart extended its unbeaten streak to four games (3-0-1) with a 4-0 shutout of Iona. Goaltender Eddy Ferhi’s 33 saves and senior tri-captain Martin Paquet’s goal and two assists paced the Pioneers’ effort. The loss extends the Gaels’ losing streak to five straight games and marks the second time this season that they have … Read more
Down one goal midway through the third period, Colgate center Kyle Doyle won a clean faceoff directly to forward Adam Mitchell, who let go a high wrist shot. The puck sailed past St. Lawrence goaltender Kevin Ackley’s glove and into the net for the game-tying goal, as the Raiders and Saints skated to a 4-4 … Read more
The Grind Line came through for Michigan Tech once again. Senior Chris Durno had a goal and two assists in the third period as the Huskies broke open a 1-1 tie and skated to a 4-2 victory over Alaska-Anchorage on Friday night at MacInnes Arena. The line of Durno, Frank Werner and Greg Amadio had … Read more
Michigan State got second-period power-play goals from Mike Lalonde and Kevin Estrada and sophomore goaltender Matt Migliaccio kicked out 40 Irish shots to give the Spartans a hard-fought 2-1 win over Notre Dame Friday night at the Joyce Center. The loss extends Notre Dame’s winless streak to six games (0-5-1) and drops the Irish to … Read more
Friday night, Ohio State took the ice at Omaha’s Civic Auditorium riding a 10-game unbeaten streak. They hadn’t been shut out all season, R.J. Umberger was on a 10-game point scoring streak and the Buckeyes piled up 41 shots on goal. None of that mattered after three periods, as the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks muscled out a … Read more
Come April, the Hobey Baker Memorial Award may have Peter Sejna’s name on it. The junior from Slovakia notched a goal and an assist to tie Mark Cullen’s team record by scoring in his 26th straight contest, leading the Tigers to a gritty 4-2 win versus Wisconsin on Friday night in front of 6,894 fans … Read more
Joe Jensen had played 15 games in his college hockey career before he notched his first goal, but with two goals Saturday night in St. Cloud State’s 3-2 win over Minnesota-Duluth, the freshman has scored seven times in seven games and is one of the biggest reasons that the Huskies have only one loss in … Read more
After 54 days without a game at Lynah Rink, there was truly no place like home for Cornell. Using more of their trademark defense to suffocate Clarkson, the Big Red chipped away for a 3-0 win Friday night. Dave LeNeveu needed just 16 saves for his fifth shutout of the season. A physical game throughout … Read more
During a game in which most Massachusetts players struggled to find their offense, Greg Mauldin dominated, scoring a goal and adding two assists to lead the Minutemen to a 3-2 home victory over Northeastern. “Mauldin was great tonight,” Husky coach Bruce Crowder said. “He figured in all of their goals. He’s just a great player. … Read more
Now is the time when things start to take form in the ECAC playoff race, as Cornell returns home, looking to take advantage of its games in hand.
In 1996, she won Minnesota’s first Ms. Hockey. It’s been a strange ride since, but Winny Brodt has earned many plaudits along the way.
Playoff time is fast approaching and the WCHA teams are jockeying for positioning, espeically for fourth and fifth place. Correspondent Craig Roberts breaks down the situation in this week’s WCHA report.
Division III will see some changes, thanks to the recently-concluded NCAA Convention; and Middlebury battles without Bill Beaney.
Credit Boston University for thinking out of the box. Far and away the most penalized team in Hockey East, the Terriers changed their ways Thursday, matching their season-low by giving up just three power-play opportunities. Keyed by disciplined and spirited play, BU exploded for three third-period goals in a seven-minute span to break open a … Read more
Incoming! Some thoughts this week, while suddenly leery of things falling from the sky: • The first period last Saturday night was so long for Michigan Tech goaltender Cam Ellsworth, the scoreboard operator might just now be getting caught up with the saves. • You know it had to happen: Days after being highlighted in … Read more
Dave’s jinx strikes again. And Joe Bertagna discusses everything about college hockey and television.
The annual NCAA Convention recently wrapped up, with little implication for hockey. However, two proposals did impact Division III. (This item is discussed in further detail in Chris Lerch’s Division III column. ed.). Proposition 41 would have reduced the length of Division III winter sports, including hockey, from 21 weeks to 19 weeks. It was … Read more