In their defense, Boston College just gets the better of Air Force
Parker Milner got the shutout for the Eagles, but the Falcons kept BC within reach. Diana C. Nearhos reports from the Northeast Regional.
Men’s D-I: Air Force
2012 Northeast Regional preview: Tournament veterans face off
Boston College enters on a 15-game winning streak, but it’s not the only tournament-tested team in the quadrant. Here’s our Northeast Regional preview of BC, Minnesota-Duluth, Maine and Air Force.
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
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.
Air Force makes the right choice in net, heads back to AHA finals
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.
Finalists for 2012 Hobey Baker Award unveiled
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
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
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.
TMQ: Ferris State beating all the predictions with heart
Picked for ninth in the CCHA by the coaches entering the season, the Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in the country. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, the Beanpot and more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: Shaking up the top 10 after a volatile weekend
Miami is on a roll; Western Michigan, Union and Northeastern have slipped; and ECAC Hockey might have an NCAA tournament shortfall. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: Top-10 mainstays, bucket lists and — sigh — outdoor games
This week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback also looks at Boston University, a team that has overcome losing two big players over winter break. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski chime in.
For Air Force’s Torrel, heroic act something ‘anyone would have done’
He alerted residents to a fire at an assisted living complex and helped some out of the building. Joe Paisley reports.
TMQ: On schedule strength, conference respect and a tough way to lose
Is Merrimack’s schedule tough enough for the Warriors to be the No. 1 team in the nation? That and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski.
TMQ: A split in the votes for Merrimack; Lowell’s rise; Northern Michigan’s fall
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski run down the hot topics this week in Division I men’s hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Skilled defensemen keep Air Force in the title mix
Last season, Air Force entered the post-Andrew Volkening era and things turned out just fine. Led by Jacques Lamoureux (44 points), and getting steady and later hot goaltending from rookie Jason Torf, the Falcons captured their fourth Atlantic Hockey playoff title in five seasons. But now Lamoureux is gone, as well as stalwarts Derrick Burnett, … Read more
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top defensemen for 2011-12
Who will be the standout defenseman in college hockey in 2011-12? Jason Karnosky has a list of potential stars.
Rondeau’s blank-slate approach a boon for Yale
The Yale goaltender allowed a goal against Air Force, but he continued his strong postseason play.
East Regional preview: Potential for a new player
Yale, Union, Minnesota-Duluth and Air Force gather in Bridgeport, Conn.
2011 Ice Breaker moved to North Dakota; Boston College, Michigan State, Air Force also in field
A change in plans for the 2011 Ice Breaker Tournament has the event moving to Grand Forks, N.D., where North Dakota, Boston College, Michigan State and Air Force will make up the field. The Oct. 7-8 tournament was originally scheduled for a second straight season in St. Louis, but a conflict with the NHL schedule … Read more
Saunders, Lamoureux, Polacek named USCHO’s Three Stars for Feb. 2
THIRD STAR Chase Polacek, Rensselaer: The Engineers senior put together a five-point weekend, including a goal and two assists as RPI upended then-No. 1 Yale. He also had the game-winning goal and an assist against Brown. :: Chase Polacek’s player page SECOND STAR Jacques Lamoureux, Air Force: The senior had a pair of two-goal games … Read more
Candidates announced for Senior CLASS Award
A total of 20 NCAA men’s ice hockey student-athletes who excel both on and off the ice have been selected as candidates today for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award in hockey. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must have achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. An acronym … Read more
Goaltending transition key to Air Force’s success
At the beginning of last season, Air Force coach Frank Serratore was asked whether he was going to start other goalies instead of relying solely on then-senior Andrew Volkening, who had played almost every minute of every game over the past two seasons. After all, life without his workhorse goaltender would begin the next year. … Read more