Northeastern shakes off the nagging problems, carries resurgence into the Beanpot final
The Huskies started the season 0-8-1 but are back at .500 after beating Boston College in the Beanpot semifinals.
Men’s D-I: Boston College
Beanpot semifinals postponed until Tuesday because of snowstorm
Monday’s Beanpot semifinals have been postponed until Tuesday, Northeastern announced in a Tweet on Sunday.
At a glance: Brown, Boston College, Denver and Dartmouth in the Ledyard Classic
The teams play Friday and Saturday in Hanover, N.H.
Boston College goalie Billett takes leave of absence; Eagles add Joyce
Boston College announced Tuesday that senior goaltender Brian Billett has taken a personal leave of absence from the team and added sophomore goalie Alex Joyce to the roster. According to a BC news release, Billett’s leave of absence “does not stem from any violation of team rules or policies.”
Boston College defenseman Santini to miss rest of first half after wrist surgery
Boston College sophomore defenseman Steve Santini will miss the remainder of the first half of the season following scheduled wrist surgery on Tuesday afternoon. “Our priority is for Steve to get healthy,” BC coach Jerry York said in a statement. “His presence will be missed throughout this stretch of tough competition ahead of us, but … Read more
TMQ: A wild start to the season, especially for ranked teams
Each week during the season we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Without Gaudreau, Boston College turns to large sophomore class
The Eagles also have experience in net, where Thatcher Demko emerged as the top goaltender last season.
Schedule announced for second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge
Fourteen teams will compete this fall in the second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge. Nine of 12 Hockey East schools will join five of the six Big Ten schools in 20 designated games to be played between Oct. 10 and Nov. 29, with 10 games scheduled in Hockey East arenas and 10 in Big Ten venues. … Read more
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact goaltenders for 2014-15
Last season’s top goaltender is playing pro hockey, but a number of successful netminders are back.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact defensemen for 2014-15
The crop of college defensemen who will make the biggest marks this season is a diverse one.
Update: Boston mayor supportive of games in Belfast, not moving Beanpot
The Beanpot in Belfast? The idea apparently has the backing of Boston’s mayor.
Providence tabbed to finish first in Hockey East by coaches, media alike
Providence was picked to finish first in the Hockey East standings in separate coaches’ and media polls released this week. The Friars earned seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and 26 first-place nods in the Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association poll. Hockey East Preseason Coaches’ Poll Hockey East Preseason Media Poll Additionally, the … Read more
Ex-BC defenseman Forrest named intern assistant coach with NTDP
Former Boston College defenseman J.D. Forrest (2000-04) will serve as an intern assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-18 Team, part of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, during the 2014-15 season.
Former Babson player Griffin reportedly drowns in Nantucket harbor
Nantucket police have confirmed to Boston.com that former Babson forward Corey Griffin, 27, died early Saturday morning after apparently drowning in the harbor. A witness stated Griffin had dove into the harbor from the “Juice Guys” establishment, then floated to the surface before going under again and not resurfacing. Authorities are investigating. Police told the Cape … Read more
First-round pick Milano decides to pass on Boston College, will sign pro deal
Sonny Milano, a first-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in June, has told Boston College he will sign a pro contract instead of joining the Eagles this fall.
With camp done and some chemistry found, World Junior hopefuls set for return to college
A top line of Boston University’s Jack Eichel, Boston College’s Alex Tuch and Michigan’s Tyler Motte emerged as having strong potential.
Led by Michigan’s Larkin, four college-bound players taken in first round of 2014 NHL Entry Draft
Forwards Dylan Larkin, Sonny Milano, Alex Tuch and Nick Schmaltz all heard their names called by NHL teams Friday.
History, rankings suggest 2014 NHL Entry Draft’s opening round could be good for collegians
Even-numbered years have produced many first-round picks of college-connected players, and NHL rankings show as many as five could be taken this year.
Demko, Cowley, Minney all picked for U.S. national junior goalie evaluation camp
Seven goaltenders have been invited to the 2014 U.S. National Junior goaltender evaluation camp, set for June 9-11, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Of the seven, two (Thatcher Demko/Boston College and Evan Cowley/Denver) are current collegians and one more (Edwin Minney/Michigan State) is an incoming freshman. The netminders will audition for a spot on the U.S. … Read more
Gray appointed new AD at Niagara
Niagara announce Friday that Simon Gray has been appointed as the new director of athletics for the school. Gray has over 15 years of experience in athletic administration and most recently served as the acting director of athletics at Eastern Kentucky University. He began his career in college athletics as a media relations intern for … Read more