Men’s D-II/III: MASCAC

Panthers, Corsairs battle for MASCAC title

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Here we are.  The championship.  What every practice, morning workout, extra on-ice skills session, special teams drill…is all about. The MASCAC will crown its champion on Saturday, March 2, as the defending conference champion, the Plymouth State Panthers, takes on the Massachusetts-Dartmouth Corsairs. In a battle of no. 1 versus no. 2, the Panthers look … Read more

Transfer Goodwin ready to lead ship

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When any player transfers from one school to another, the ability to come in right away and make any sort of impact can take time. The new league, coaches, and even teammates, can affect the comfort zone and slow down one’s early success rate. Salem State Vikings forward Chad Goodwin however, has shown no signs … Read more

Williams makes most of opportunity

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The SUNYAC is arguably one of the top conferences in all of NCAA D-III. Each year, the conference produces not only perennial powerhouses, but also national champions. To play in that league, to some, may be the pinnacle of their career. For Massachusetts-Dartmouth senior goaltender Ryan Williams, he was able to strap on the pads … Read more

Falcons looking for old ways

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The Fitchburg State Falcons captured the MASCAC title in 2011, the first postseason title in the program’s history. Dean Fuller, who enters his 29th season as head coach for the Falcons, has been behind the bench for most of the program’s existence. Yet even after winning that title, he still feels that there is more … Read more

Panthers ready for challenge

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Coach Craig Russell knew that coming into the 2012-13 season that his Panthers would have a target on their back, one that took shape after Plymouth State defeated Salem State in double-overtime to capture the MASCAC title last year. Like any defending champ however, that is to be expected, and one must be ready for … Read more

Owls seeking consistency

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At the start of the 2012-13 season, Westfield State Owls coach Bob Miele preached that his club needed to be consistent with their play on the ice all year long. He knows that his team has been burned too many times by their hot-and-cold streaks, causing the Owls to finish below .500 in back-to-back seasons. … Read more

New look Rams ready for second half

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Closing out the 2012 year could have been the best thing that happened to the Framingham State Rams this season. Head coach T.J. Brown and his club started out the first half of the 2012-13 campaign with nine losses in 10 games, which put the Rams dead last in the MASCAC standings. For any program … Read more

MASCAC Christmas wish list

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During the Holiday time, it is not uncommon to see little ones run off to mailboxes with their letters in hopes that Santa will read it and grant their every wish. Now, what would a letter look like if all the MASCAC teams dropped of their “wish list” to the jolly big-man up at the … Read more

Corsairs ready to contend, again

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Going into a season, at any level, and in almost any league, there always seems to be that one consistent team that will contend for a championship, that no matter what is always a force in the league and sits atop the standings each year. In the MASCAC, that team is the Massachusetts-Dartmouth Corsairs. Since … Read more

Lancers thankful for tournament

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To take advantage of an opportunity, a team must be able to recognize the situation and take action. For the Worcester Lancers, that is what exactly happened during the Thanksgiving weekend, as they swept the Worcester City Shootout tournament to capture their first two victories of the campaign. “This tournament came at the right time,” … Read more

O’Neill, Vikings hungry for title

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Bittersweet. That is really the only word to describe the Salem State Vikings 2011-12 season. Bill O’Neill’s club finished last year with an overall record of 15-9-3, only two points out of first place in the MASCAC. He also had a couple of his players receive MASCAC awards. That is not a bad campaign by … Read more

Plymouth State looking to build on success

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The Plymouth State Panthers put themselves on the hockey map after winning the 2011-12 MASCAC championship, which also helped secure a first-ever trip to the NCAA D-III tournament. Opponents are now taking a closer look at the Panthers when the program pops up on their schedule. However, it is not just other teams that are … Read more

Owls ready for fresh start

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Westfield State Owls coach Bob Miele is ready to get his hockey team on the right path this season after only putting together 13 wins in the past two years. Starting slowly then finishing strong, or vice versa, had Miele looking for answers on why his team could not put together a full season in … Read more

Playoff preview: ECAC Northeast/MASCAC

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Plymouth State Panthers League: MASCAC Conference record: 12-3-3 (First) Overall record: 17-6-3 Last NCAA Appearance: First in school history Scoring offense: 3.38 goals per game Scoring defense: 2.38  goals per game Scoring margin: plus-25 (1.00 g/gm) Power play: 21.5 percent Penalty kill: 85.6 percent Penalties: 18.42 pim/gm Team Leaders Goals: Kyle Greco (14) Assists: Kyle … Read more