Christian Fletcher scored a hat trick as Fredonia rebounded to beat Milwaukee School of Engineering, 6-3, in the Buffalo State All Sport Invitational. Lee Jenke scored for MSOE midway through the first period to give the Raiders their only lead of the night. The Blue Devils went ahead 3-1 on second period goals by Craig … Read more
Alaska-Fairbanks rallied from an early deficit as Cam Keith scored the game-winning goal halfway through the third period to help the Nanooks defeat Lake Superior, 3-2, Friday night at Taffy Abel Arena. LSSU freshman Derek Seal netted the goal at 6:10 of the first period, but just over two minutes later, Cramer Hickey one-timed a … Read more
Prompted by the NCAA, the WCHA and Hockey East have come to an agreement to exchange high-rated referees on a limited basis. Experimenting with this new arrangement, Hockey East’s Jeff Bunyon will be officiating both Colgate-Minnesota games this weekend at the Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Well-known WCHA official Mike Schmitt will be flown East in … Read more
Freshman forward Jeremy Cheyne scored two goals and one assist, and fellow freshman Pat Dwyer scored an assist and the game-winning goal to help the Broncos defeat a nationally-ranked opponent for the second consecutive weekend as Western Michigan upset No. 7 Maine 4-3. WMU head coach Jim Culhane was happy for his team after defeating … Read more
The Hobart Statesmen (1-0) faced off against the Geneseo Ice Knights (0-2) in the opening round of the Chase Rochester Cup. After a slow start, Hobart built a 4-1 lead, only to see Geneseo come storming back to tie it 4-4 early in the third period. The young Statesman team showed some character, though, and … Read more
Buffalo State scored five second period goals en route to a 7-2 win over the Utica College Pioneers in the Buffalo State All Sport Invitational. The Pioneers, in their first-ever collegiate game, scored first, as Scott Leygraff tallied at 5:51 of the first period, for Utica’s only lead. The Bengals tied the game at 1-1 … Read more
Elmira won its first game in three meetings against host Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 6-3, in the first of a two-game series. The visiting Soaring Eagles jumped to an early 2-0 lead on goals by Nick Glander and Pavol Kocvara, at 1:54 and 3:17 of the first period. The Pointers responded with a score by Bryan Fricke … Read more
Only five games dot the ECAC schedule this weekend — all on the road, and four in the state of Minnesota. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser round up Rensselaer’s new respect, Union’s lack thereof, and plenty more.
CCHA commissioner Tom Anastos weighs in on the league’s playoff format; Ron Mason gets win number 900; and an NCAA rules change. Paula C. Weston reports.
In just two games, Cortland may have caused SUNYAC observers to reverse their field. Tom Cranfield’s reign opened with upset wins over Potsdam and Fredonia, giving the first-year head coach an enviable start. Also: the Rochester Cup rolls around, and Oswego has a problem — sort of. Ed Trefzger makes his debut as USCHO.com’s SUNYAC columnist.
Quinnipiac repeated in its own tournament last weekend, but the Iona Gaels will present themselves for a rematch of the MAAC season opener. Elsewhere, Bentley suffers from its indiscretions, and the fans speak up. Jim Connelly reports.
The ECAC Northeast is bidding for national respect, thanks to traditional strengths and several programs on the rise. Ed Seero rounds up the league’s prospects for 2001-02.
College hockey fans hoping to catch an ECAC hockey game on TV during the regular season will be searching in vain. The conference has dropped plans to have a regular-season TV package this season. The ECAC tournament semifinals and championship game will still be televised. Economics was cited as the main reason for the decision. … Read more
It’s a new year in Hockey East as Dave Hendrickson picks his preseason all-league team; also, trivia returns!
The Colorado College offense awakens; Alaska-Anchorage presents a new face — though not necessarily a good one; and league members battle the injury bug. Todd D. Milewski reports.
UMass-Lowell senior defenseman R.J. Tolan returned home from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton after treatment following a throat injury in Friday night’s game at Boston College. Tolan Contrary to earlier reports, Tolan did not suffer a cracked larynx, but rather excessive swelling in the throat and blood blisters on his vocal cords. A tracheotomy was … Read more
Air Force forward Spanky Leonard scored his third goal of the game with just under five minutes left in regulation to draw Air Force even with the US Under-18 team, 6-6, Sunday night at the Cadet Ice Arena. The game could be broken up into two different parts. It started with Air Force taking the … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, but slowly but surely, the three-phase renovation to Merrimack’s S. Peter Volpe Athletic Center ice rink is taking shape. Fans who attended the team’s home opener Oct. 18 against Hockey East rival New Hampshire got a glimpse of what the future holds, and if the work done so far … Read more
The Ohio State Buckeyes overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Notre Dame, 3-2, in the second contest in a two-game set and the final regular-season meeting between the two teams. Scott May had two goals, including the game-winner, R.J. Umberger had two helpers, and Dave Steckel netted his first of the season in a game … Read more
Kim Green scored twice and Brooke White added two assists to lead the Northeastern Huskies (2-0-0) to a 5-0 victory over the visiting Vermont Catamounts(0-4-0) in women’s hockey action this afternoon. After Vermont and Northeastern played through a scoreless first period, the Huskies notched three goals in seven minutes late in the second. Green recorded … Read more