Boston College’s Demko, Massachusetts-Lowell’s Boyle named Hockey East Co-Players of the Year

Hockey East announced Thursday night that Massachusetts-Lowell senior goaltender Kevin Boyle and Boston College junior goaltender Thatcher Demko have been selected as the Hockey East Co-Players of the Year — just the third time players have been named co-players of the year and the first where two goaltenders share the honor. Additionally, Boston College freshman … Read more

Hockey East hands down one-game suspensions to Boston College’s McCoshen, Vermont’s Shaw

Hockey East has suspended Boston College junior defenseman Ian McCoshen and Vermont junior forward Brady Shaw for one game each. McCoshen’s suspension stems from a contact to the head incident at the 19:12 mark of the third period March 11 against Vermont. He will miss the March 12 Hockey East quarterfinal game against Vermont and … Read more

Michigan’s Werenski selected captain of U.S. World Junior team; Miami’s Belpedio, Boston College’s White tabbed alternates

Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski has been named captain of the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Miami defenseman Louie Belpedio, Boston College forward Colin White and top-ranked NHL draft prospect Auston Matthews were tabbed alternate captains of the squad. “We’re excited about our leadership group here in Finland,” said Team USA coach Ron Wilson. … Read more

November HCA awards go to Quinnipiac’s Garteig, Boston College’s White

Quinnipiac senior goaltender Michael Garteig has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Player of the Month for November, while Boston College freshman forward Colin White is the HCA Rookie of the Month. Garteig went 7-0-2 last month and led all ECAC Hockey goalies in games played (9) minutes (528:51), wins (7) and shutouts (2). … Read more

Bracco bolts Boston College for OHL’s Kitchener Rangers

Boston College forward Jeremy Bracco has decided to depart the program, according to a school-issued press release sent out Wednesday morning. Then Wednesday afternoon, the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers announced that Bracco had signed with the club. The Freeport, N.Y., native recorded three assists (all on Oct. 23 at Colorado College) in five games played for … Read more