The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday that Bentley sophomore forward Brett Gensler has been named the winner of the 60th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Gensler finished first in the final balloting ahead of runner-up Barry Almeida of Boston College and third-place finisher … Read more
Robert Morris’ home ice of the university’s men’s and women’s teams has been named the 84 Lumber Arena, effective March 21, 2012. The 84 Lumber Arena is part of the RMU Island Sports Center, which also hosts numerous youth and adult ice hockey leagues and tournaments. “84 Lumber has been a significant sponsor of hockey … Read more
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Niagara University has announced a restructuring of its athletics program that includes the addition of women’s track and field and the elimination of women’s hockey. “Niagara University has a proud history of competition in the NCAA and any change to our programs are taken very seriously and reviewed completely – today’s announcement is no exception,” … Read more
It took until late Thursday night, but the Falcons decided to start Jason Torf. He made the decision pay off. Chris Lerch reports from the Atlantic Hockey Championship.
The Tigers were 0-7-4 against the Purple Eagles at the Division I level before Friday’s semifinals. Scott Biggar reports from the Atlantic Hockey Championship.
Atlantic Hockey unveiled its 2012 awards Thursday and Air Force defenseman Tim Kirby was named player of the year, as well as best defenseman. The AHA also named three all-conference teams and its all-rookie team. 2012 AHA First Team All-Conference 2012 AHA Second Team All-Conference 2012 AHA Third Team All-Conference 2012 AHA All-Rookie Team 2012 … Read more
Dave Starman offers some thoughts gathered from meetings with coaches over the years.
The top 10 candidates for the 2012 Hobey Baker Memorial Award were announced Thursday night. The 10 finalists were selected by voting from all 58 Division I college hockey head coaches and by online fan balloting at www.hobeybakeraward.com. Next, the 23-member selection committee and an additional round of fan balloting (at www.hobeybakeraward.com from March 16 … Read more
Four teams remain, and all battled hard last weekend to get to Rochester. Chris Lerch previews the league semifinals and offers his awards picks in This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Connecticut sophomore forward Cole Schneider has signed a professional two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators and will begin his career in the American Hockey League with the Binghamton Senators. “It’s really hard to leave the guys on the team, but in the end, I had to do what’s best for me,” Schneider said in a … Read more
Joe Marsh’s long run at St. Lawrence is over; will we see any new-generation coaches stay at one school that long? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski offer thoughts on that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The Colonials lost a three-goal lead in Game 3 but recovered to advance to the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals. Chris Lerch has This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The Pioneers were able to take just one point in their first 17 contests but claimed 10 in their last 10 conference games, including a sweep of Army last weekend that moved them out of the Atlantic Hockey basement. Chris Lerch has This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Five teams are in the running for the championship, and seven are in contention for a first-round bye. Chris Lerch has This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Ferris State took care of business to clinch at least a share of the CCHA title, but the news Monday about Paul Kelly’s departure from College Hockey Inc. took center stage. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have another edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Air Force leads the way, but seven other teams are in the running for a first-round bye. Chris Lerch has This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Willie O’Ree will be attending the Canisius-Niagara game on Thursday night (Feb. 16) to take part in a ceremonial puck drop at Dwyer Arena as part of a celebration of Black History Month. O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL, playing for the Boston Bruins on Jan. 18, 1958 against the Montreal Canadiens, … Read more