Maine coach Shawn Walsh, hospitalized on Sept. 10 because he was having trouble breathing, is “getting stronger” every day, according to a story in the Bangor Daily News. Neither the Eastern Maine Medical Center nor the Maine Sports Information Department have been authorized to confirm any details, but Walsh’s younger brother, Kevin, told the Daily … Read more
A memorial service will take place for James Patrick, the brother of Union assistant coach Kevin Patrick, who was killed during last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The service will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at St. John’s Church on Union Street in Schenectady, N.Y., across the street … Read more
Soon will be time to talk hockey, but for now, our general manager, Jayson Moy — a lifelong New Yorker — shares his own gut-wrenching feelings about the tragedy of Sept. 11.
So much sorrow… All the images from the last few days keep racing through my mind. Strangely, the one that I find most haunting is a quiet one: the New Jersey grammar school with over 100 children in its gymnasium last Tuesday evening because no parent had come to pick them up. I reassure myself … Read more
A series of memorial services will be held in honor of Mark Bavis, the former Boston University forward killed when the plane he was on was hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center last Tuesday. BAVIS On Tuesday, Sept. 18, there will be a gathering of family and friends from 4-9 p.m. at Catholic … Read more
USCHO Columnist Adam Wodon reflects on this week’s tragedy, and the role sports can play in healing.
Still reeling from the news of Mark Bavis’ tragic death, the college hockey world was dealt another blow as the list grew to three. Mike Pelletier and Rich Stewart, two members of St. Lawrence’s 1988 NCAA Finalist team, are missing and presumed dead, victims of Tuesday’s terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in Lower … Read more
As the hours and days go by, more news filters in about former college hockey players caught in this week’s horrific mess. Former Boston University defenseman Mark Krys, who played for the Terriers from 1987-91, escaped with his life, evacuating one of the World Trade Center Twin Towers before it crumbled in the aftermath of … Read more
Maine head coach Shawn Walsh, battling kidney cancer since last summer, is in stable condition after being admitted to the intensive care unit of a Bangor hospital. Walsh, 45, checked himself into the hospital Monday because he was having trouble breathing. According to an article in the Bangor Daily News, Walsh’s condition is improving, despite … Read more
Word spread quickly through college hockey circles as a member of “the family” was lost in Tuesday’s horrific tragedy.
On a day of immense tragedy in U.S. history, the news hit home to the college hockey world when it was learned that former BU forward Mark Bavis was killed aboard American Airlines Flight 11 that crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City.
The ECAC head coaches have tabbed Harvard as the preseason favorite in the 2001-2002 Coaches’ Poll, while the media have chosen Clarkson as their preseason favorite.
Maine announced the hiring of Tim Whitehead as an assistant coach today. Whitehead, a former assistant under head coach Shawn Walsh, returns to Maine after spending the last 10 years at UMass-Lowell, the last five as head coach. He fills the vacancy created by the departure of Gene Reilly to the Grand Rapids Griffins of … Read more
Dan Welch won’t return to school at Minnesota for the start of the 2001-2002 season, but Gophers coach Don Lucia is holding a spot for him — for a while. Welch, expected to join the Gophers after a year hiatus when he was academically ineligible, has not met the requirements to be reinstated in school … Read more
Merrimack coach Chris Serino has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his neck. The decision as to whether chemotherapy or radiation treatments are needed is pending. The impact on Serino’s ability to coach full-time will depend on the treatment.
In this special to USCHO, from Kevin Conway of the Eagle-Tribune, Merrimack players and officials react to learning of coach Chris Serino’s cancer.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have approached four area universities about being a tenant in their new arena, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. According to Tom Rooney, a member of the Penguins ownership group, Mercyhurst, located North of Pittsburgh in Erie, Pa., and currently in Division I, is not one of the schools being mentioned. “We’ve had … Read more
Ferris State goalie Phil Osaer has decided to forego his senior season to sign with the St. Louis Blues organization. He was a seventh round selection (203rd overall) of the Blues in the 1999 NHL Draft.
Boston College coach Jerry York has signed a new five-year contract with the school that runs through the 2005-2006 season. “I believe that Jerry York is the premier college ice hockey coach in the country and all of us at Boston College are thrilled that Jerry will continue to direct our program,” said BC director … Read more
The Red Raiders of Colgate University are “Red” no more. The ECAC school announced today that it is dropping the “Red” from its nickname and will now be known simply as the Raiders. The decision was announced by Colgate’s Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the President, Director of Athletics and the members of … Read more