Hobart garners trio of NEHC awards for 2023-24 college hockey campaign as Buzoverya top player, Morrissey rookie of year, Taylor best coach

The NEHC men’s division has announced the recipients of the league’s major award winners, all-conference and all-rookie teams as selected by the league’s 10 head coaches. Hobart’s Artem Buzoverya was named NEHC player of the year after finishing conference play with five goals and 18 assists for 23 points. His 18 assists ranked second in … Read more

UMass Boston hires former Boston University, Connecticut captain Amonte as Beacons’ new men’s hockey assistant coach

UMass Boston has announced the hiring of Ty Amonte as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “I am thrilled to welcome Ty to the Beacon hockey family,” said Beacons head coach Peter Belisle in a statement. “He brings a wealth of hockey playing and coaching experience at many levels and will be a … Read more

Dartmouth hires former UMass Boston assistant coach Fahey for same role with Big Green for 2023-24 hockey season

Dartmouth has announced the addition of Brian Fahey to the men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. Fahey comes to Hanover after spending the 2022-23 season as an assistant coach with UMass Boston. “We are excited to add Brian Fahey to our staff,” said Dartmouth head coach Reid Cashman in a … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Feature: UMass Boston’s Men In Blades aiming for legacy to be ‘that it is important to put the needs of others above you and that service to others is important for each and every one of us’

Amazingly, two sometimes isn’t enough as it applies to movie franchises. The “Men In Black” series has completed three successful and linked storylines much like the intrepid Men In Blades (MIB) have done with their third consecutive nomination and earning finalist status for the Hockey Humanitarian Award. While the recognition is greatly appreciated and humbling, … Read more

NEHC names Hobart’s Aquaro player of year, Norwich’s Atherton best netminder, Hobart’s Beaver top rookie, Hobart’s Taylor No. 1 coach

The NEHC men’s division has announced the recipients of the league’s major award winners, all-conference and all-rookie teams as selected by the league’s 10 head coaches. Hobart’s Luke Aquaro was named NEHC player of the year after posting 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points in league play to lead the Statesmen this season. … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces five finalists for 2023 honors as college hockey’s ‘finest citizen’

The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation has announced the five finalists for the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service. Jacob Adkins (Centennial, Col.) and Andrew Walker (Mason, Mich.), Senior Forwards, UMass Boston Jake Adkins and Andy Walker, aka “The Men in Blades,” have been a staple … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Spotlight: UMass Boston’s Adkins, Walker continuing ‘Men In Blades’ initiative with encore fundraiser

While blockbuster movies are great for audiences, many times the sequel falls short in comparison. That is clearly not the case for two UMass Boston hockey players who have found ways to continue to raise money for an organization near and dear to their hearts, the American Cancer Society. Having been finalists for the Hockey … Read more

Babson’s Black chosen NEHC Player of the Year; Norwich’s Atherton takes top goalie, Hobart’s Aquaro grabs rookie honors

The NEHC has announced the recipients of the league’s major award winners and all-conference and all-rookie teams as selected by the league’s 10 head coaches. Ryan Black has been named NEHC Player of the Year after posting 13 goals and 14 assists for 27 points to pace Babson. He also registered a plus-18 plus/minus rating … Read more

NEHC men’s, women’s postseason trophies to be renamed Mariano Cup after longtime Norwich director of athletics

The New England Hockey Conference has officially renamed their postseason championship cups the Mariano Cup in honor of longtime Norwich director of athletics Tony Mariano. The league’s athletic directors voted unanimously to honor Mariano in the naming of the trophies. Mariano has been the director of athletics at Norwich for 30 years and has served … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces five finalists for 2022 honors

The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced Wednesday the five finalists for the 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service. Jacob Adkins and Andrew Walker, junior forwards, UMass Boston The duo that dubbed itself the “Men in Blades” is a repeat finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award … Read more

NEHC announces expansion of 2022 men’s, women’s postseason tournaments to include all 10 teams

Due to ongoing rescheduling hurdles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the NEHC has announced an expansion of its league postseason tournaments for the 2021-22 season. Typically an eight-team field, the tournaments will expand for the 2021-22 postseason only to accommodate the qualification of all 10 programs. A first-round game has been added for Wednesday, February … Read more

COVID forces NEHC to cancel men’s, women’s regular season, 2021 postseason tournament

The directors of the NEHC have come to the difficult decision to cancel the league’s regular-season schedule and 2021 NEHC championship tournament – for both the men and women – due to the coronavirus pandemic. The conference had previously announced the postponement of the 2020 portion of this season’s schedule in July. Member institutions – … Read more