Boston College is the coaches’ pick to win Hockey East in 2015-16, getting seven of 12 first-place votes to edge Boston University by just eight voting points. The poll results were announced at Hockey East media day Monday in Boston. The Eagles were also the Hockey East media pick, with those results announced Sunday. At … Read more
Boston College was selected by the Hockey East media to win the league’s regular-season title for 2015-16 in the sixth annual poll of the Hockey East Writers & Broadcasters Association. The Eagles received 20 of a possible 35 first-place votes and five teams in all were named on ballots for first place. Last year’s regular … Read more
ISS Hockey, a top scouting service, has come out with its list of the top 30 NCAA freshmen for the 2015-16 season. A total of 15 schools are represented by the list, including North Dakota with five selections and Michigan with four players listed.
The Grand Forks Herald is reporting that North Dakota and Boston College are planning a U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Madison Square Garden. The game is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 3, 2016. In the last decade, North Dakota and BC rank 1-2 nationally in both wins (UND 264, Boston College 261) and Frozen … Read more
The defenseman signed a three-year deal that will pay him $832,500 annually at the NHL level or $70,000 in the AHL. The contract includes a $277,500 signing bonus.
Connecticut announced Wednesday that Brendan Buckley has joined the Huskies as an assistant coach after a successful 12-year professional playing career. “We are very excited to have Brendan joining our staff,” UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh said in a statement. “I had the opportunity to coach him for four years in college. Through his extensive … Read more
Former Boston College defenseman Patrick Wey has retired at age 24 because of concussion issues, The Patriot-News reported. Wey, who won national championships with the Eagles in 2010 and 2012, had his only two professional seasons cut short by head injuries.
Michigan had the most with six; Boston College, Boston University, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin had four each.
Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and Zach Werenski were joined by four incoming freshmen among the first-round selections.
The defenseman is third in Central Scouting’s rankings of North American skaters for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Boston University and Boston College are rivals on the ice, but will unite next month to battle a common cause. The first annual Comm Ave Charity Classic on July 10 will feature a hockey game between BC and BU with all proceeds benefiting Compassionate Care ALS in support of Pete Frates, Dick Kelley, and all … Read more
Boston College junior defenseman Michael Matheson will forego his senior season of eligibility after signing an entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Matheson will report to San Antonio of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout. “Michael was a true Eagle, a great representative of our program,” BC coach Jerry York said … Read more
With each team skating three NHL draft picks on defense, goals figured to be at a premium Saturday between Denver and Boston College in the opening game of the East Regional.
Miami, Denver, Boston College and Providence play in Providence, R.I.
The RedHawks join Denver, Boston College and Providence in Providence, R.I.
More Hockey East awards were doled out Thursday night as Boston University freshman Jack Eichel took home both the 2015 Warrior Player of the Year and Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Year awards. It is the first time both awards have gone to the same player since the 1992-93 season when Maine’s Paul Kariya took … Read more
Hockey East announced on Wednesday the 2014-15 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and seven other awards. Mike Paliotta of Vermont is the Old Time Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman and Providence’s Noel Acciari is the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards Best Defensive Forward. Additionally, Boston College’s Michael Sit and Northeastern’s Dalen Hedges will receive the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award. … Read more
The Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association has announced its award winners for the 2014-15 season. Boston University freshman Jack Eichel is a unanimous selection for Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team All-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Boston University head coach David Quinn, who helped lead the Terriers to an 11-win turnaround from the 2013-14 regular season, was named the association’s Coach of the Year. Ballots were received from print, web and broadcast media covering the 12 league schools, as well from as regional and national media. The official Hockey East awards will be announced by the league at its annual banquet on Thursday night. HEWBA All-Hockey East First Team HEWBA All-Hockey East Second Team HEWBA Hockey East All-Rookie Team
Northeastern plays Boston University for the title on Monday after Harvard and Boston College skate for third.
For the second straight week, games at the Beanpot tournament have been postponed by a snowstorm. The third-place and championship games that were scheduled for Monday have been rescheduled for Feb. 23. Boston College and Harvard will play at 4:30 p.m. EST, with the championship game between Boston University and Northeastern to follow at 7:30. … Read more