After two Boston College games were postponed last month due to COVID-19 protocols, the makeup dates were announced Friday. Notre Dame will host Boston College at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 at the Compton Family Ice Arena. In addition, BC will host Harvard at Kelley Rink at Conte Forum at 7 p.m. on … Read more
Yes, it’s a battle of longtime cross-town rivals. But a lot more than just a share of intra-city bragging rights will be on the line Friday when Boston College (7-5-2, 5-3-1 Hockey East) takes the short trip down Comm. Ave to Boston University (6-9-2, 5-5-2) for the first of three meetings between the two schools … Read more
Due to COVID-19 protocols and “out of an abundance of caution,” according to a news release, the Boston College men’s hockey team has postponed its games against Notre Dame this Friday, Nov. 26 and Harvard next Tuesday, Nov. 30. The schools are currently working to reschedule these two games to later dates. The Eagles are … Read more
With about one-third of the regular season in the books, Hockey East teams have played seven overtime games. Two of those contests — both of which occurred last weekend — remained tied after five minutes of 3-on-3 overtime, requiring a shootout (Massachusetts won at Boston University on Friday, while Vermont beat New Hampshire the following … Read more
A quirk in the Hockey East schedule will bring two teams to Lowell, Mass., this weekend, and with it, a chance for the 20th ranked UMass Lowell men’s hockey team to inch its way further up the USCHO.com poll. The River Hawks (4-1-2, 2-0-0 Hockey East) host No. 17 Northeastern (7-3-0, 4-2-0) visits the Tsongas … Read more
By Joe Bertagna/Special to USCHO Joe Bertagna has spent the better part of the last half century in hockey as a player, coach, college administrator and commissioner. The final role in that list – that as commissioner – was a position he held for a significant period of time and one he recalls in his … Read more
A stretch of seven consecutive games played on enemy ice would be a challenge for any team, but goalie Darion Hanson of the Connecticut men’s hockey team chooses to focus on the positive. Long bus rides together and hanging out in the hotel with teammates have been valuable bonding experiences for him and his teammates, … Read more
Vermont’s record (0-4-0) indicates a struggling men’s hockey team. The game scores tell a different story — one of a club that has been competitive in every game. Scan the Catamounts’ schedule so far and one will find a pair of one-goal losses and, perhaps more importantly, no blowouts or embarrassments. The mentality of constant … Read more
Don’t call it a goalie controversy. Because Merrimack coach Scott Borek doesn’t see it that way. With sophomore Zachary Borgiel and freshman Hugo Ollas sharing time between the pipes so far this season for the Warriors (2-2-0, 0-1-0 Hockey East), Borek said competition at the position can only be a positive for his club. “I … Read more
Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston College senior forward Casey Carreau has been suspended for two games stemming from an incident at 6:52 of the first period on Friday, October 15 against Northeastern. On the play, Carreau was given a major penalty for slew footing and a game misconduct. Carreau will miss the game tonight, … Read more
As part of the 20th anniversary of the Boston College men’s hockey team’s 2001 NCAA championship, the Eagles will honor members of the 2000-01 squad at the home opener this Friday night against No. 18 Northeastern. Members of the team, including Brian Gionta, Bobby Allen, Rob Scuderi, Brooks Orpik, Chuck Kobasew, Krys Kolanos and Scott … Read more
The only thing that will keep Hockey East fans on the edge of their seats this season will be the action on the ice. At least that’s the hope of commissioner Steve Metcalf and the league’s 11 coaches. That fans will even be in the building after a year playing in empty arenas has generated … Read more
Boston College alumni Brooks Orpik and Kevin Stevens have been selected to the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame for the fall of 2021. Orpik left his mark on the team and in the NHL as a shutdown defenseman. He was an integral part of the Eagles’ 2001 national championship team and also … Read more
Jimmy Hayes, who passed away on Monday at the age of 31, played 117 games for Boston College between 2009 and 2011, capturing the national championship in 2010 (photo: Hockey East/Steve Babineau)
The 2021 Ice Breaker Tournament, hosted in conjunction with Holy Cross, College Hockey Inc. and the Hockey Commissioners Association, will now be played at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester, Mass. The four-team season-opening tournament featuring Northeastern, Holy Cross, Quinnipiac and Boston College is set to take place on Oct. 8-9 and was originally scheduled … Read more
Hockey East has announced that a new postseason tournament format for the men’s and women’s leagues will be used beginning in 2022. All 11 men’s programs and all 10 women’s programs will compete in a single-elimination postseason tournament for the Lamoriello Trophy and the Bertagna trophy, respectively. “This new format for the Hockey East tournament … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that the team has signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Florida Panthers announced Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms with Boston College sophomore goaltender Spencer Knight on a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday that the club has signed Boston College sophomore forward Matt Boldy to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with Boston College sophomore forward Mike Hardman on a two-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2021-22 season.