It’s that time of year again. The stockings are hung, the presents are almost wrapped, and the lights on the Christmas tree are already defective. (It’s a minor inconvenience.) But after Johnson and Wales’ 7-1 win over Southern New Hampshire on December 14, and with finals wrapped up, each of the ECAC Northeast and MASCAC … Read more
Each press release reads almost the same: Jack Astedt, Plymouth State, MASCAC Goalie of the Week. For the third time in four weeks, the junior has received the honor — this week, after going 2-1 with a 1.63 goals against average, a .945 saves percentage, and a shutout in three games from November 29 to … Read more
After last week’s 3-2 win over Manhattanville, Western New England coach Greg Heffernan admitted he wasn’t even aware of a once long-standing streak Manhattanville owned. Instead, like any coach, Heffernan was preparing his team for the challenge that was in front of them, rather than focusing on a certain aura or milestone surrounding a team … Read more
To hear Eddie Davey discuss the start to his season, it seems as if it’s a contradiction of sorts. Westfield State’s sophomore goalie isn’t necessarily getting peppered with shots, though several score sheets indicate otherwise. In his first three games in goal, Davey has averaged 38.3 saves in each appearance for the Owls, including 49 … Read more
Salem State is looking to restart, having had a 10-day layoff between its first and second games.
Thought the competition will be fiercer as a result of an increase in league games, the Norwich Cadets should rule the ECAC East once 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
St. Norbert leads the way with three players on the 2010-2011 All-USCHO D-III teams
Curry Last Meeting: January 1, 2010 (Norwich, 4-0) League: ECAC Northeast Record: 16-8-3 (10-2-2 ECAC NE) NCAA History: Fourth Appearance Scoring Offense: 3.92 goals per game Scoring Defense: 3.09 goals per game Power Play: 21.6 percent Penalty Kill: 80.6 percent Team Leaders Goals: Payden Benning,16 Assists: Ryan Warsofsky,18 Points: Warsofky,27 Power-play Goals: Benning,7 Short-handed Goals: … Read more
St. Norbert, Plattsburgh State, Oswego State, Elmira and Adrian earned first-round byes as the 2011 NCAA Division III men’s tournament bracket was revealed Monday. Hamline, Wisconsin-Superior, Curry, Norwich, Neumann and Bowdoin also earned spots in the field of 11. Those schools will play first-round games Wednesday, with the winners advancing to Saturday’s quarterfinals. Get the … Read more
ECAC Northeast No underdog stories this time around. A year after sixth-seeded Johnson and Wales roared their way into the championship game, the top two seeds are all that remains in the final contest before the NCAA Tournament. Top-seeded Curry knocked off Becker, 5-1, while second place Wentworth ousted No. 3 JWU 4-3 in overtime … Read more
First they ran the gauntlet. Then, they ran the table. Curry entered conference play in January coming off a brutal stretch of nonconference games that included four ranked teams. They understandably struggled, winning only one game during that six-game period. However, the Colonels ran off a 10-game unbeaten streak since then and have clinched the … Read more
According to a report from MyFoxBoston.com, 28 players from the Curry College men’s team were hospitalized for nitrous dioxide exposure following Thursday night’s game in Providence, R.I., against Johnson and Wales. In a letter sent to all Curry students, Curry dean of students Maryellen Kiley said that the nitrous dioxide exposure was caused by a Zamboni. All … Read more
It’s the last week of play in the ECAC Northeast, but there’s still much to be decided. With each team having two games left, here’s a breakdown of where things stands. What We Know Curry, Johnson and Wales, and Wentworth have all clinched somewhere among the top three seeds, although the order has yet to … Read more
Twelve forwards, two defensemen and two goaltenders make up the group of 16 semifinalists for the Joe Concannon Award. The Award, presented by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston, is given to the best American-born college hockey player in New England playing at the Division II/III level. “Without a doubt, this season has showcased an … Read more
After sneaking into the conference championship game as the sixth seed last year, Johnson and Wales isn’t surprising anyone this season. With a wild 6-4 win at Becker Wednesday night, the Wildcats moved to 9-2 in conference play to jump ahead of Curry for the top spot in the ECAC Northeast, and could be in … Read more
For many, sports provide a release in which nothing matters outside of the field of competition. For Salve Regina sophomore Isaiah Carlson, athletics have provided an outlet for his talents to be used to reach out and give back to others. Carlson was one of the record 25 players nominated last Wednesday for the Hockey … Read more
Making an adjustment to college hockey can be difficult for some players. Some, like Plymouth State goalie Jack Astedt, need a year or so to adjust to the new surroundings and tendencies of the game. However, a large number of freshman have already made an impact thus far this season, including a pair of goalies … Read more
A record 25 players have been unveiled as the nominees for the 2011 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. The list includes returning nominees Sam Kuzyk of Adrian, Mario Mjelleli of Augsburg and Brigid O’Gorman of Connecticut College. Finalists will be announced in mid-February, with the award scheduled to be presented on Friday, April … Read more