Army opened up its 99th season on the ice with a convincing 5-1 victory over Seneca College on Friday night at Tate Rink before 1,002 spectators. The win marked the second consecutive year that the Black Knights defeated Seneca on opening night. Senior center Joe Carpenter paced an attack that applied constant pressure on the … Read more
There was a little bit of everything for Bemidji State. An even-strength goal, a power play goal, a shorthanded goal and even a penalty shot. It all added up to the Beaver’s first win over a WCHA opponent and gave Tom Serratore his first win as head coach.
Six different Wolverines scored as No. 5 Michigan doubled up on No. 6 Providence, 6-3, in the opening game of the Second Annual Maverick Stampede. The Wolverines nearly doubled the Friars in shots on goal as well. Senior Michigan netminder Josh Blackburn faced just 17 shots, saving 14. Providence goaltender Nolan Schaefer stopped 25 of … Read more
Sophomore winger Shane Saum scored twice and added an assist to lead Air Force to its first win of the season, a convincing 6-1 victory over Fairfield, Friday night at the Cadet Ice Arena. The win was good medicine for the Falcons, who were looking to put a tough weekend against Alaska-Fairbanks behind them. “We … Read more
Maine helped their new coach, Tim Whitehead, feel comfortable, dominating play from the start and defeating Bowling Green, 9-1, in the second Icebreaker semifinal.
Blaise MacDonald returned to his hometown over the summer to coach the UMass-Lowell Riverhawks. In an ironic twist of fate, his first game was against his old team — the Niagara Purple Eagles. The Riverhawks, led by a offensive defense, gave him his first win at Lowell.
As of Friday evening, the Union Skating Dutchmen are the only holder of ECAC wins over other conferences. On Friday, the Dutchmen swept Notre Dame to match their road win total from last season.
Six different Chargers lit the lamp, including four on the power play, as Alabama-Huntsville bested Bentley, 6-1, in non-conference hockey action at the Von Braun Center Friday night. It was the season-opener for both clubs. Bentley struck first, with Matt Kowal giving the Falcons a 1-0 lead just 3:24 into the game. However, the rest … Read more
Paul Cabana’s goal at 15:54 of the second period snapped a 2-2 tie and stood to be the game-winner as Michigan Tech defeated St. Lawrence on Friday night at MacInnes Arena. St. Lawrence fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but had rallied to deadlock the game in the middle period. “We had a little … Read more
The MAAC has experienced a mixed bag in its early action, but Jim Connellysays not to worry. Also: a rundown and analysis of the league’s preseason all-conference squad.
Hobey Baker Award Winner Ryan Miller was at it again as the Spartans blanked Lake State in the “friendly” confines of Munn to help the Spartans to their first win of the season.
Given recent events in college hockey and around the world, Dave Hendrickson holds out hope that the new season can provide a much-needed concept: fun. Also: good news for PC’s Matt Curran; tidbits around the league; and Dave offers further anecdotes on the life of Shawn Walsh.
Wisconsin eyes the days-old world attendance record; St. Cloud shows its fleetness of foot; and Sioux fans have a literery gift to enjoy. Todd D. Milewski opens the WCHA season.
With the ECAC now offering its members an expanded nonconference season, Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser take a look at the fine art of scheduling. Also: Clarkson tries to forget the past, and the Iron Columnists’ picks challenge returns.
In her opening CCHA column of the season, Paula C. Weston previews the loaded Maverick Stampede, salutes lightly-regarded Alaska-Fairbanks, and makes a plea re:September 11, 2001.
The Union Skating Dutchmen scored two second period goals and senior goaltender Brandon Snee made 29 saves to hold off Notre Dame for a 2-1 victory at the Joyce Center Thursday night. Randy Dagenais and Jeff Hutchins scored Union’s two goals while senior David Inman snapped Snee’s shutout bid with 51 seconds left in the … Read more
Years in the thinking, months in the making, Saturday’s “Outdoor Game” was a spectacular display of the power and popularity of college hockey in the state of Michigan, and could be a trendsetter in the hockey world at large.
The Franklin Pierce College men’s ice hockey team will upgrade to NCAA Division II status and has accepted an invitation to participate in the ECAC Northeast Division beginning in the 2002-03 academic year after nearly 30 years of competition as a club program.
Mercyhurst played to a 2-2 overtime tie with Brock University Tuesday night, October 9, in an exhibition game played at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. The Badgers scored twice within a five-minute span of the second period to take a 2-0 lead., but sophomore forward Adam Tackaberry brought the Lakers back with a goal at 8:23 … Read more
Four days after playing in front of the largest crowd in hockey history, Michigan faced the youngest team on its schedule. “It’s a different mentality for our team,” Michigan coach Red Berenson said. The Cold War and its 74,554 fans “affected me emotionally – imagine how it affected our players.” Getting emotionally ready wasn’t too … Read more