Denver Tops CC In Overtime On MacKenzie’s Winner
Denver lost a third-period lead to Colorado College, but hung on to win after Aaron MacKenzie’s game-winner midway through overtimer.
Reinen Backstops Gophers Over Buckeyes
Led by Brenda Reinen’s 23 saves, No. 6 Minnesota edged Ohio State Friday in the teams’ WCHA series opener at Mariucci Arena. Buckeye left wing Jeni Creary recorded her ninth goal of the season and Ohio State’s first of the game at 9:38 in the first period. Creary picked up the puck from Christine Patno … Read more
Cavanaugh Notches 300th Career Win As Griffs Manhandle Falcons
Canisius head coach Brian Cavanaugh earned his 300th career victory Friday as his Griffs powered past Bentley, 9-2. David Deeves and Jeff Street starred on offense for the victors.
Top-Ranked Bulldogs Slip By Badgers
Led by Shannon Mikel’s goal — the only one of the night for either side — top-ranked Minnesota-Duluth edged Wisconsin 1-0 Friday at Capitol Ice Arena. Mikel tipped the puck over UW netminder Jackie MacMillan’s right shoulder at 10:33 of the first period, deflecting Navada Russell’s point shot for her first goal of the season. … Read more
Mavericks Overpower Oilers
Minnesota State continues to run into hot goaltenders. However, Friday night the Mavericks finally put enough pucks in the net to claim a victory. After 73 of MSU’s 74 shots were stopped last weekend versus St. Cloud State, the Mavericks fired 54 shots on net Friday night against visiting Findlay and won 4-1. MSU (4-3-0 … Read more
Betz, Buckeyes Blank Mavericks, 1-0
Mike Betz stopped all 24 Nebraska-Omaha shots as Ohio State brought the Mavericks back to Earth Friday after UNO’s sweep of Michigan State last weekend. OSU blueliner Thomas Welsh provided all the offense OSU needed in victory with his first collegiate goal.
Gophers Erupt In Second, Win Going Away
In a game that often resembled a winter afternoon of wide-open pond hockey, Minnesota showed exactly why it’s the nation’s top-ranked team. Down 3-1 in the second period, the Golden Gophers erupted for five goals in a span of less than six minutes on their way to a 7-3 win over Michigan Tech before a … Read more
FSU Blanks Lake State
Lake Superior threw everything at Bulldog goaltender Mike Brown except the kitchen sink Friday night. In return, Brown denied every Laker scoring opportunity to help earn Ferris State a 2-0 win. Mike Brown earned the shutout for Ferris State Friday night (photography by Christopher Brian Dudek). “Brown played outstanding tonight,” Bulldog coach Bob Daniels said. … Read more
Beanpot Finds Home on NESN
The 50th anniversary Beanpot will be televised on New England Sports Network (NESN), according to a report in the Boston Globe. The annual hockey classic, played on the first two Monday nights in February, ran into television difficulties a year ago when WABU, a local Boston television station that showed Boston University games as well … Read more
This Week in the ECAC: Nov. 1, 2001
The ECAC kicks off the regular season this weekend — and not a moment too soon, either. First up, nationally-ranked Harvard and Dartmouth test one another’s mettle in an early-season tsunami. Also: Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy return in the Iron Columnists’ picks contest.
NCAA Grants CHA Final AQ Eligibility
The NCAA this week has granted final approval of the CHA’s eligibility for an automatic qualifier to the Division I men’s tournament.
This Week in the MAAC: Nov. 1, 2001
Holy Cross salutes an ailing teammate; Quinnipiac gets some exposure; Sacred Heart loses its cool; and Iona and Bentley storm out of the gates — by different standards. Jim Connelly covers the MAAC.
Spartans Get Back on Track
If Michigan State hockey officials knew what was going to take place in Thursday’s game against Bowling Green, they might have promoted the event as “Freshmen Night.” Five Spartan freshmen accounted for five of the six MSU goals as the third-ranked Spartans got back on track, following last weekend’s sweep at the hands of Nebraska-Omaha, … Read more
This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 1, 2001
Providence and UMass-Lowell exchange places; Boston College raises the banner; TV confusion; and one writers’ mea culpa. Dave Hendrickson covers the week in Hockey East.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 1, 2001
Halloween came a bit early — and it was all tricks, no treats — for Michigan and Michigan State last weekend, as both were swept. Paula C. Weston offers a post-mortem, and a look ahead in the CCHA.
This Week in the ECAC Northeast: Nov. 1, 2001
Ed Seero offers more insight into the rise of the ECAC Northeast as he chats up coaches around the league. Also: review and preview, and Random Thoughts on Sports.
This Week in Division III: Nov. 1, 2001
Chris Lerch reviews the preseason situation across Division III, including a look at polling results and prospects for the upcoming year.
This Week in the SUNYAC: Nov. 1, 2001
The SUNYAC is off and running with a new season, and big games right out of the gate. New SUNYAC correspondent Ed Trefzger gives the scoop, plus chronicles the SUNYAC Challenge, and a primer on the neutral-zone trap.
This Week In The WCHA: Nov. 1, 2001
The Hockey East-WCHA officials’ exchange program nets applause; Denver considers its national profile; Minnesota looks for some competition; and a trying weekend for Wisconsin’s Andy Wheeler ends well. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the ECAC West: Oct. 31, 2001
The ECAC West kicks things off a bit early this year; RIT turns defense into offense; tournament play abounds; and the Game of the Week. Scott Biggar zooms in.