This Week in the ECAC West: Dec. 16, 2004
At the midpoint of the season, Scott Biggar spotlights some excellent rookie netminders, and assesses each team’s campaign thus far.
Men’s D-II/III: Men's D-II/III
Men’s D-II/III in general
RIT Joins Atlantic Hockey
After weeks of speculation, Atlantic Hockey made it official today and admitted Rochester Institute of Technology to the conference for the 2006-07 season. RIT, long a powerhouse at Division III, and winners of NCAA championships at D-II in 1983 and at D-III in 1985, will move its hockey program to Division I beginning next season. … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Coaches Comment About RIT
With today’s announcement that RIT has been accepted into Atlantic Hockey, the league’s coaches had comments about the move. Among the current eight members of the league that will welcome the Tigers in 2006, only Army has never played against RIT. Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin, whose teams used to face RIT in the ECAC West … Read more
Atlantic Hockey to Announce RIT Membership
RIT and Atlantic Hockey have scheduled a press conference for Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on the RIT campus in suburban Rochester, N.Y., where it is anticipated that the school will announce that it is moving its men’s hockey program to the Division I level and joining that conference. Atlantic Hockey athletic directors met via … Read more
Middlebury Keeps No. 1 Spot in Men’s D-III Poll
There was little movement in this week’s USCHO.com Division III men’s poll; in fact the top eight teams stayed in the same positions as last week. No. 1 Middlebury, however, lost one first-place vote, garnering 13 this week. With one first-place tally, and in second place, is Manhattanville. Both teams blanked opponents last weekend, the … Read more
Monday D-III Roundup: Dec. 13, 2004
This week, some kudos to some coaches who have turned around or started programs which are now successful. Plus, are they easing up on the points of emphasis?
This Week in Division III: Dec. 9, 2004
Power Supply The NCAA’s Points of Emphasis (POE) have meant more penalties, and, as a result, more power plays. Special teams are more important than ever in college hockey. After some serious number crunching, I’ve uncovered the following: • Penalties are up, but you knew that. As of last Sunday, there were a total of … Read more
This Week in the ECAC West: Dec. 9, 2004
Shorthanded goals and empty netters don’t usually come in pairs, but they did for Utica at Elmira. The Pioneers notch another first, and Scott discovers Trax the Pioneer Moose.
This Week in New England D-III: Dec. 9, 2004
Can a Leopard change its spots? Wentworth coach Jonathan Deptula hopes so; meanwhile Trinity has come out flying, an NHL player finds a temporary coaching job at Salem State, and Wesleyan and Worcester have rookies who are coming up big.
This Week in Division III: Dec. 9, 2004
Penalties are up, power play percentage is down, and some teams really are shorthanded. And Chris Lerch takes a look at Strength of Schedule.
This Week in Division III: Dec. 9, 2004
Power Supply The NCAA’s Points of Emphasis (POE) have meant more penalties, and, as a result, more power plays. Special teams are more important than ever in college hockey. After some serious number crunching, I’ve uncovered the following: • Penalties are up, but you knew that. As of last Sunday, there were a total of … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Visits RIT
Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregorio and Canisius athletic director Tim Dillon paid a weekend visit to Rochester Institute of Technology as part of that university’s bid to become a member of the league as early as the 2006-07 season. The tour of RIT and meetings with RIT officials, including AD Lou Spiotti and coach Wayne … Read more
Middlebury Is Again USCHO D-III Men’s No. 1
Middlebury received all but one first-place vote in this week’s USCHO.com Division III men’s poll. Moving up one spot to No. 2 was Manhattanville, which received the only other first-place vote. Norwich dropped from second to third in the poll after a tie with Amherst college over the weekend. With a win, and a tie … Read more
Monday D-III Roundup: Dec. 6, 2004
You’re not imagining things: penalties are up this year, and we can prove it. Plus, in a nod to perfect symmetry, the SUNYAC reaches its midpoint at the semester break. And kudos to two more coaching milestones.
This Week in Division III: Dec. 2, 2004
When is a tournament not a tournament? Chris Lerch explains. Plus, a look at the MIAC-NCHA crossover, past and future, and picks of the week.
This Week in West Region D-III: Dec. 2, 2004
St. John’s knows it has a challenge ahead, even after going 5-0 to start; Finlandia is competing, and Bethel’s a surprise; the NCHA gets down to business.
This Week in the ECAC West: Dec. 2, 2004
It’s been a busy week for RIT: players got hit by a stomach bug, they have to visit Hobart, and on Saturday, Atlantic Hockey pays a visit. Neumann is getting closer to the league, and Hobart introduces a Statesman with a big head.
This Week in New England D-III: Dec. 2, 2004
While Middlebury and Norwich got attention in the Primelink final, some other teams and players are making noise, include Conn. College goalie Steve Oven and UMass-Dartmouth’s Scott Trahan, D-III’s leading scorer. His coach, John Rolli, picked up win 400 on Thursday.
This Week in the SUNYAC: Dec. 2, 2004
The SUNYAC was busy over Thanksgiving, as Russell Jaslow notes. Also, a spotlight on goalies and some questions about the ability of Sports Information Directors to count spectators.
Excerpts From Skidmore Hazing Paper
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a research paper written by members of the men’s hockey team in the wake of a recent hazing incident, as provided to USCHO.com by school officials. The definition of hazing is overly vague. High schools, colleges, and Greek organizations each have different definitions; even states have diverse … Read more