Becker announced Friday that the college will add women’s hockey, starting with the 2015-16 season. There was no indication in a school-issued press release what conference affiliation the school would seek. The men’s hockey team plays Division III in the ECAC Northeast. “We at Becker College are truly excited to be offering women’s ice hockey … Read more
Avoiding the “sophomore slump” is often referred to a player who’s entering his second year after a decent first year. For Nichols’ Kevin Swallow and Curry’s T.J. Manastersky, they will try to avoid the sophomore slump as head coaches. Both had outstanding rookie campaigns in 2012-13, going 17-9-1 and 11-12-4, respectively. “I think every day … Read more
NCAA Men’s Hockey D-III Championship finalists Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Oswego lead the way with three selections each to the All-USCHO teams.
T.J. Manastersky has pondered and plotted and gone through all of the motions, both in his head and on the ice. What to do at even strength, on the power play, on the penalty kill, trailing in the game, leading in the game, you name it. It’s understandable, of course. Manastersky, named the coach at … Read more
R.J. Tolan’s been through it all before. As the Wentworth coach set out on his seventh season at the helm of the Leopards last month, another cloud full of expectations hovered over him. Such is life when you run the ECAC Northeast’s marquee program, one that has a culture and an identity synonymous with … Read more
Teams use early-season tournaments as preparation for the long season.
At Curry College, the expectations are no different than they have been in years past. Last season, the Colonels won the ECAC Northeast tournament championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Division III tournament, and Curry coach Rob Davies believes that success will provide the foundation in creating a stronger team environment. However, Davies … Read more
The Hawks have enjoyed a steady ascension since joining the ECAC Northeast. Now in its fifth season of Division III play, Becker has made the playoffs three straight years and will look to build on a program-best 13 wins last season, including eight in conference play. “We want to play with intensity, fire, grit, and … Read more
The NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee gets this chance only once every two years, so there’s a little more emphasis to get it right. In the next month, leading up to and through the committee’s meeting June 8-11 in Indianapolis, the dialogue about potential rules changes will lead to debate and then … Read more
Mercyhurst College has promoted Craig Barnett to be the school’s new athletic director effective August 31. Barnett replaces long-time Athletic Director Pete Russo, who announced his retirement on June 22 and will leave the position on August 31. “We are very pleased that Craig has agreed to lead the athletic department at Mercyhurst,” said Mercyhurst … Read more
Becker Coach Craig Barnett is used to starting from scratch. He guided Findlay University from NAIA to Division I status and accumulated a 91-110-12 record is five seasons behind the Oilers’ bench. Now, Barnett is starting over at Becker College in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Hawks will play an independent schedule this season before joining the … Read more
Becker College has been confirmed as the 17th member of the ECAC Northeast and will begin league play during the 2007-08 season. The decision was made by the league administrators at their annual fall meeting during the ECAC Convention and Trade Show. “Becker College has made a commitment to its ice hockey program and that … Read more