Freshman’s Goal Sends Air Force Over Calgary, 4-2
Freshman Anthony Masotto’s third-period goal Sunday gave Air Force its first lead of the game and sent the Falcons over Calgary 4-2 in an exhibition game. “It’s something you think about all the time,” Masotto said. “To come out and have fun and score the game-winner in my first game was just great.” At 8:09 … Read more
Kiley Scores Five Goals, Merrimack Crushes Ottawa, 12-2
Behind a career game by left wing Ryan Kiley, the Merrimack Warriors cruised to a 12-2 exhibition victory over Ottawa on Sunday at the Volpe Complex. Kiley registered five goals, two of the shorthanded variety, to pace the offense. “We’ve got some guys who can put the puck in the net this year,” Merrimack coach … Read more
Change Brewing in Women’s Hockey
Women’s hockey is about to get a major facelift, thanks to the announcement that the ECAC, at both the Division I and III level, will split and form two leagues for each division beginning in 2001-02.
FSU Shuts Out Waterloo, 3-0
On an evening dominated by the Ferris State defense, two goals by sophomore defenseman Phil Meyer helped lift the Bulldogs to a 3-0 victory over Waterloo in exhibition action at Ewigleben Ice Arena Saturday night. FSU got the scoring started early in the first period. Kevin Caudill fed Meyer, who then shot a bouncer that … Read more
Merrimack Rink Work Delayed, but Still on Track
Merrimack‘s Volpe Center renovation, though slightly behind schedule and expected to cost more than initial estimates, is still on track, according to school officials. The three phase project, originally announced in August, 1999, was slated to enter phase two this past summer, but construction elsewhere on campus and changes in plans forced the work to … Read more
Gophers Overwhelm Irish, 7-3, At Hall Of Fame Game
Led by special teams and their incoming freshmen, the Minnesota Golden Gophers opened the 2000-01 season in promising fashion, overwhelming the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 7-3 in the season-opening U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game at the brand-new Xcel Energy Center. Minnesota scored three goals on the power play, including one of captain Erik Westrum’s … Read more
Michigan, North Dakota Settle for Tie in Ice Breaker, 5-5
It was No. 1 against No. 2, or was it just a special teams scrimmage? Eight of the 10 goals came off the power play in a matchup that proved the penalty-kill and power-play units are relatively equal, as No. 1 North Dakota and No. 2 Michigan skated to a 5-5 tie in the consolation … Read more
Badgers Clamp Down For Shutout Victory Over Minutemen
Saturday, the University of Wisconsin used two quick first-period goals and consistent offensive intensity to defeat the University of Massachusetts-Amherst 3-0 to complete a weekend series sweep. “It was more under control tonight,” Badger coach Jeff Sauer said, in reference to his team’s 9-6 victory Friday. Wisconsin (2-0) got on the board first just 25 … Read more
Head of the Class: New Hampshire Wins Ice Breaker, 7-3
New Hampshire thought it would rely on its defense this season, but it started out the year like it was still in the ’90s, dropping Colgate 7-3 in the final of the Ice Breaker Cup. Colgate, meanwhile, still felt good about its showing in the season-opening tournament, as both teams look to head back to the NCAA Tournament.
Nightingale’s OT Goal Lifts Lake State over Niagara, 3-2
Call it a win-win situation for both No. 13 Lake Superior State and Niagara. The Lakers kicked off the new hockey season on a winning note by capturing a 3-2 overtime verdict at Dwyer Arena on Saturday, while the Purple Eagles showed people that they will still be a tough team to play even though … Read more
Guelph Bounces Back to Down Canisius, 5-4, in Exhibition
Mike Depitrillo scored the game-winner at with 4:46 left in the third period Saturday as Guelph defeated Canisius 5-4 in a see-saw exhibition game at the Buffalo State Sports Arena. Guelph jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the first period on goals by Chad Schwartzentrubber and Jon Abbott. … Read more
Ottawa Dumps Lowell in Exhibition, 4-3
The UMass-Lowell River Hawks, coming off of a tough 1999-2000 season and a last-place Hockey East finish, suffered an early bump in the 2000-2001 ride, dropping its preseason exhibition game to the University of Ottawa Gee Gees 4-3 Saturday night at the Tsongas Arena. The catalyst for the Gee Gees was a four-goal eruption in … Read more
Season Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last year, the Irish advanced to The Joe for the first time since head coach Dave Poulin was a senior (1981-82). After struggling early on, Notre Dame finished up strong-ish, going 7-5-5 after the mid-season break and beating Ferris State in three games in South Bend to advance to the CCHA Semifinals. Poulin thinks that … Read more
Signoretti, Ohio State Overcome Tough Wilfrid Laurier Goaltender, 5-1
Andrew Signoretti notched the shorthanded game winner and rookie Mike Betz had 12 saves in Ohio State’s 5-1 exhibition win over Wilfrid Laurier on Friday. In a game remarkable mostly for the play of Wilfrid Laurier goaltender Jeff Hladysh, Luke Pavlas, R.J. Umberger, Scott May and Pete Broccoli also scored for OSU. Sophomore goalie Peter … Read more
Balanced Scoring Leads Western Michigan, 7-2
Seven players scored points as Western Michigan beat Waterloo 7-2 on Friday at Lawson Arena. Freshman Jeff Campbell earned star-of-the-game honors with a power-play goal and three assists. Mike Bishai also had a goal and three assists in the exhibition victory. The Broncos led 4-1 in the second period, then put the game away with … Read more
Season Preview: Lake Superior State Lakers
Lakers head coach Scott Borek may be one of the wittiest guys around. “At Lake Superior, I’m happy to say, this summer was the first quiet one we’ve had in a while. I don’t know if that will lead to a quiet winter or not, but we hope so.” After beginning the 2000-01 season with … Read more
Northern Michigan Goaltender Earns Tie with Michigan Tech in Debut, 3-3
Northern Michigan goaltender Craig Kowalski, making his collegiate debut, made several huge saves late in the third period and then in overtime as the Wildcats held on for a 3-3 tie with Michigan Tech on Friday. The Huskies played the last 1:40 of overtime on the power play after NMU’s Ryan Carrigan went off for … Read more
Season Preview: Ferris State Bulldogs
Bob Daniels is a nice guy. The Ferris State Bulldogs are a nice team. Nice guys don’t always have to finish last–or even close to last. “Going into this year and probably every year, I’m always optimistic, maybe a little bit more so this year than in the past,” says Daniels. “Two players that we … Read more
2000-01 CCHA Season Preview
It started out 30 years ago with little respect after forming from the ashes of the old MCHA. But in short order, the CCHA grew into a powerhouse. Last season marked the first since 1991 that the CCHA had no teams in the Frozen Four. This season, the league’s 12 teams try to re-assert themselves, while also trying to fend off each other. USCHO’s resident CCHA insider, Paula C. Weston, breaks down the always-competitive conference.