The 2011-12 holiday tournaments at a glance
A quick look at the holiday-season tournaments for the 2011-12 season.
Men’s D-I: Boston College
Difficult pool awaits older United States team at 2012 World Juniors
Another New Year’s Eve matchup with Canada wraps up a challenging opening four games for the Americans. Jim Connelly 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: How far can new No. 1 Merrimack take this run?
The Warriors are likely to be undefeated through two months. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look at the road ahead in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
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.
TMQ: Another new No. 1; strange start for Massachusetts; whither Cornell?
Those topics and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski.
Boston College to play Northeastern at Fenway Park in January
Boston College will host Northeastern during a second outdoor hockey doubleheader at Fenway Park on Jan. 14 as part of Sun Life Frozen Fenway 2012. The Eagles and Huskies will play at 6 p.m., while long-time high school rivals Boston College High School and Catholic Memorial School have also been invited to play at 3 … Read more
TMQ: Passing tests and continuing surprises
Boston College is setting itself up for a run in the No. 1 spot, and a number of teams continue their early success. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Boston College’s Wey out 6-8 weeks after foot surgery
Boston College junior defenseman Patrick Wey has undergone successful surgery to repair a severed tendon in his right foot suffered during the second period of BC’s 4-3 overtime victory at Northeastern on Saturday, Oct. 22. The surgery was performed this past Monday at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Mass. Wey is expected to miss 6-8 weeks … Read more
Commentary: When the No. 1 team really isn’t the No. 1 team
Dave Starman doesn’t agree with Michigan being atop the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll early this season, nor does he agree with Wolverines goaltender Shawn Hunwick not being named one of the nation’s top 10 returning netminders.
TMQ: Some underappreciated teams find themselves on the U.P. and U.P.
Teams from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are a combined 11-1 so far this season, and could it be because of what happened in the offseason? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Boston College’s Dumoulin consistent to the highest degree
The junior defenseman returned to school despite being told he was ready for the pros. Mike Scandura reports.
TMQ: After chaotic offseason, new season brings fresh start for some
Colgate is 2-0 to open the season after winning just seven games all of last regular season. That’s among the topics in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
After falling short, Boston College regroups with holes to fill
When Boston College was upset by Colorado College in last year’s NCAA tournament, there was not only a sense of shock for the Eagles but also, quite possibly, one of unfinished business. The Eagles had very high expectations for last year’s club, particularly given that they had captured the Hockey East regular season and postseason … 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.
Commentary: Frozen Fenway reprise could be crossroads for outdoor hockey
Vermont will play Massachusetts and New Hampshire will play Maine at Fenway Park on Jan. 7, but Jim Connelly wonders whether this is where outdoor hockey jumps the shark.
Boston College has two on All-USCHO first team
Michigan and Boston College each placed three players on the All-USCHO teams, while Denver, North Dakota, and Wisconsin each placed two players. Leading the way on the first team was the Hobey hat trick of Miami’s Andy Miele (USCHO’s player of the year and the Hobey Baker Award winner), North Dakota’s Matt Frattin, and Boston … Read more
Samuelsson leaves BC for Penguins; Dumoulin, Kreider to return
Boston College sophomore defenseman Philip Samuelsson has decided to forego his last two years of eligibility and sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Samuelsson, drafted by the Penguins in the second round (61st overall) of the 2009 NHL draft, scored four goals and added 12 assists in 39 games this year. Last season, Samuelsson was part … Read more
Miami’s Miele wins the 2011 Hobey Baker Award
Miami senior forward Andy Miele became the first RedHawks player to win the Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at the Xcel Energy Center, site of the 2011 Frozen Four. Miele, the CCHA’s player of the year, leads the nation in points (71) and assists (40). He was named CCHA player of the year, as well … Read more
Boston College’s Dyroff named 2011 Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient
Boston College sophomore forward Brooks Dyroff was awarded the 2011 Hockey Humanitarian Award Friday at the Xcel Energy Center. The award was created in 1996 to recognize college hockey student-athletes, Division I or III, male or female, who give back to their communities in the true humanitarian spirit. Dyroff became the second Boston College player, … Read more