Braves Head To Final Of Q-Cup
Quinnipiac got two goals from Ryan Olson to head to the finals of the Q-Cup with a victory over Bentley. The Braves will take on AIC in the finals. The Yellowjackets defeated Fairfield in the other semifinal.
Season Preview: RIT Tigers
When you mention RIT, most people think the Tigers are almost a shoe-in to get back to the NCAA Tournament and take another shot at the title — but things may not be quite that easy. The Tigers only lost four players during the off season, but those four players accounted for 154 points of … Read more
Mavericks spoil Duluth’s home opener
One week after shocking the college hockey world with its victories over Nebraska-Omaha and Michigan in the Maverick Stampede, No. 10 Minnesota-Duluth dropped its WCHA opener to Minnesota-State Mankato, 6-5, Friday night. The Mavericks (1-0 WCHA, 2-1 overall) were paced by an opportunistic offense and strong goaltending. It jumped out to a 3-1 first period … Read more
Dartmouth Gets Feet Wet in 5-1 Win over McGill
If Dartmouth is planning to play a defensive style this season, the Big Green certainly showed it Friday night. Playing in front 527 fans just hours before the annual Homecoming Bonfire on the college green, the Big Green permitted only 17 McGill shots as they beat the Redmen, 5-1, in exhibition action at Thompson Arena. … Read more
Gophers Take Care of BSU Despite Controversey
Word was out about the possibility of a recruiting violation at Minnesota, but the Gopher players took it in stride, and easily handed a defeat to Bemidji State.
St. Cloud State Gains 8-3 Victory
St. Cloud State posted an 8-3 victory at MSU-Mankato on Friday. The win improves the Huskies’ record to 1-2 (1-2 WCHA), while Mankato falls to 0-5 (0-3 WCHA). SCSU relied on a balanced attack that saw eight different players score for the Huskies. Mankato gained a 1-0 lead early in the first period and held … Read more
This Week In Hockey East: Oct. 18, 2001
It was an up-and-down start to the season for Hockey East teams, but fighting a different battle is Merrimack coach Chris Serino, who remains in good spirits trying to fight cancer. Dave Hendrickson gives his take on this and other matters.
Wildcats Spoil Warriors’ Home Opener
UNH carried the play and defeated Merrimack, 6-3, spoiling the opening of the newly-renovated Volpe Athletic Complex for most of the 2,882 spectators. “We did a lot of things well tonight,” said UNH coach Dick Umile. And they certainly did. The Wildcats skated well, they hit well, all the lines played together well, and, most … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: Oct. 18, 2001
With the CCHA’s move to a 12- (read: “all 12”) team postseason format, two more of the league’s member schools gain a second chance at success — and the conference gains some extra ticket sales. Also, Western Michigan confronts Michigan in the Game(s) of the Week after a disappointing start. Paula C. Weston reports.
This Week in the MAAC: Oct. 18, 2001
The MAAC’s nonconference beginning is less than fans, players and coaches might have hoped for; also, the Scholarship Question raises its head again. Jim Connelly reports.
Plattsburgh Tops USCHO Men’s Div III Preseason Poll
Two seasons ago, Norwich was picked first in the USCHO Preseason Poll. Norwich won the national championship. Last season Plattsburgh was picked first in the USCHO Preseason Poll. Plattsburgh won the national championship. This season, the Cardinals are once again on top of the Poll, looking to repeat as the champs.
This Week In The WCHA: Oct. 18, 2001
A number of WCHA teams are off to flying starts, not the least of which being Alaska-Anchorage. No, the Seawolves are not 2-0 like many of their bretheren, but they did go 1-0-1 in front of a large and lively home crowd, as new coach John Hill made his debut. That, the replay rule debate, and more is a click away.
This Week In The ECAC: Oct. 18, 2001
The ECAC is still ramping up, with Colgate looking to start on the right foot, St. Lawrence trying to regain its footing, and Union looking for a little respect.
Something Old, Something New
Blaise MacDonald returns to Hockey East and to Lowell, bringing with him a set of standards and goals that are new for River Hawk hockey, but tried and true for MacDonald himself.
US National Team Pounds ECAC East All-Stars
The US National Team came east after defeating the WCHA All-Stars twice. The result was the same — a win — but it was in a more dominating fashion. USCHO’s Women’s Correspondent David De Remer reports.
Air Force Completes Sweep Of Fairfield
The Falcons of Air Force got back to .500 with a weekend sweep of Fairfield. The 8-3 win saw seven different Falcons score, led by Spanky Leonards’s four assists.
Yaros, Army Need Just 12 Stops to Shut Down Seneca
Though seldom tested, freshman goaltender John Yaros made 12 saves as Army (2-0-0) downed Seneca College, 2-0, Saturday night in front of 1,147 fans at Tate Rink. Yaros picked up the shutout in his first collegiate start. The win also marked the first time in almost two years that the Black Knights won on back-to-back … Read more
Perez, Tech Complete Sweep of St. Lawrence
After a violent head-first crash into the end boards left him with 10 stitches and a sore neck on Friday night, Michigan Tech’s Bryan Perez was doubtful for Saturday’s rematch with St. Lawrence. But the redshirt freshman and New York Islanders’ draft pick came back to get a goal and an assist as the Huskies completed a weekend sweep with a 4-1 win over the visiting Saints.
Eagles, Seawolves Settle For Tie
Boston College and Alaska-Anchorage played to a 4-4 tie in the second round of the Nye Frontier Classic on Saturday, October 13. A shootout after the game was played to determine tournament standings. Boston College finished third in the tournament. Ben Eaves and J.D. Forrest were selected to the All-Tournament team. Freshman Ryan Shannon kicked … Read more
Early Goals Lift UMass Past Niagara
UMass-Amherst scored three first period goals en route to a 4-2 victory over Niagara at the Mullins Center on Saturday. It was the season-opener for the
Minutemen.