Warriors Overcome Homestanding Purple Eagles
Merrimack showed its strength Friday night against Niagara, upending the home team 4-2 behind a solid effort from goalie Joe Exter and a key goal by Anthony Aquino.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 15, 2001
The CCHA is again talking about the “P” word, as — in the wake of a slow start for the league’s powerhouses — the concept of parity rears its ugly head. Also: some unfamiliar faces crowd the scoring leaders, and the Game of the Week features squads on the upswing. Paula C. Weston emotes.
This Week in Division III: Nov. 15, 2001
With the first regular-season USCHO.com Division III poll just around the corner, Chris Lerch takes a shot at its content — then pauses to define the word “tournament” for new-style organizers.
This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 15, 2001
Boston University shows it can win the close ones; some one-upsmanship between Northeastern fans and Nolan Schaefer; UMass-Amherst explores different rivalries; and Dave Hendrickson‘s most fiendish trivia question ever is answered — three ways.
This Week in the ECAC Northeast: Nov. 15, 2001
It’s only November, but it’s review time in the ECAC Northeast, including an appraisal of preseason expectations and a team-by-team look at the results thus far. Also: Things That Keep Ed Seero Up At Night.
This Week in the MAAC: Nov. 15, 2001
Mercyhurst returns to familiar territory, while Sacred Heart has its up and downs, and Fairfield pulls its colletive hair out after an unusual sweep by American International. Jim Connelly reports.
This Week in the ECAC: Nov. 15, 2001
In the ever-changing ECAC, Cornell makes an impression with a strong weekend, while preseason favorite Harvard suffers a different kind of loss. Also: the Big Green look to fulfill expectations. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.
Fredonia In A Fog, Falls to Hobart
The Fog Cup was decided Nov. 15, when Fredonia visited Hobart in a non-conference game. Unusually warm weather coupled with very high humidity and an outdoor rink all worked together to cause extensive fog both on the ice and around the glass surrounding the playing surface. Hobart prevailed in the eerie contest, 4-1. Hobart’s Kevin … Read more
This Week in the ECAC West: Nov. 15, 2001
Hobart puts the ECAC West on notice; Elmira adjusts its style; Neumann sees a lot of rubber fly its way; and Elmira challenges the defending D-III champions. All that’s fit to print, from the pen of Scott Biggar.
This Week in the SUNYAC: Nov. 15, 2001
The defending national champions take a break — sort of — from SUNYAC play, including a visit to the Great Northern Shootout. Also: the NCAA takes a hard look at the art of the dive, and might want to consider more carefully enforcing another rule. Ed Trefzger rounds up the week’s news.
This Week In The WCHA: Nov. 15, 2001
The gloves drop — in a big way — in Duluth; Mankato finds an able replacement for its star in net; is it too late already for CC?; SCSU packs ’em in again; and much more from Todd D. Milewski.
This Week in the CHA: Nov. 15, 2001
USCHO.com’s weekly College Hockey America coverage returns, courtesy of Geof F. Morris. First up: a review of the year to date, including the fortunes of co-leaders and archrivals Niagara and Alabama-Huntsville.
Pateman’s Senior Season Cut Short
Pateman MSU-Mankato goalie Eric Pateman, out of the lineup since injuring his shoulder on Oct. 20, will miss the remainder of his senior season. He will apply for a medical redshirt with the hopes of retaining one more year of eligibility next season. Pateman, a three-year starter for the Mavericks, injured his shoulder in the … Read more
BC Rides Early Lead To 4-1 Win Over Providence
It was a game short on drama and long on control by Boston College. Before it was even half over, BC had taken a 4-1 lead and Providence never seriously threatened after that.
Lane Leaves Harvard for Quebec League
Lane Harvard freshman defenseman Jesse Lane has left the team and the University to play with the Hull Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. “This was a decision that was made by Jesse and his family,” said Harvard coach Mark Coach Mazzoleni. “We certainly wish him the best.” One of three freshmen defensemen … Read more
Terriers Bite Bulldogs, 4-3
In a battle of the breeds, the Boston University Terriers (5-0-1) bested the Yale Bulldogs (1-2-0) Tuesday, recording a 4-3 overtime victory in front of 3,486 at a sold-out Ingalls Rink. “This game could have gone either way,” Yale head coach Tim Taylor said. “It was as much ours as it was theirs.” And for … Read more
RIT Runs Away From Geneseo Early
Few games at any level of college hockey are decided in the first five minutes. The decisive moment of most games carries in to the third period, to the final moments, or even in to overtime. But when RIT met Geneseo Tuesday night, the contest was pretty much over after just five minutes of play … Read more
Hobey Semifinalists Will be Pared to 3 Under New Format
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced a change in the format of naming the winner of the Hobey Baker Award. Beginning this year season, the top 10 finalists will be pared to three semifinalists, all of whom will attend the award announcement, which traditionally takes place on the off day between the national … Read more
Sacred Heart Comes Back To Tie Maine
The Sacred Heart Pioneers came into Alfond Arena knowing they would have to play a sound defensive game if they were to have a chance against the Maine Black Bears on Sunday. Sacred Heart did that and more to earn a 4-4 tie with the tenth-ranked Black Bears. “We had to stick to systems tonight,” … Read more
Wild Win For Minutemen Over Huskies
A sloppy game between two bitter regional rivals resulted in eleven goals and a 6-5 win for UMass over visiting UConn (1-4-1, 1-1-1 MAAC) at the Springfield Civic Center. “I just though that two teams were battling out there,” UConn coach Bruce Marshall said. If not for special teams play than the Minutemen (4-4-0, 2-1-0 … Read more