Boston University beats Providence on Hutson’s overtime winner to punch ticket to Hockey East title game

BOSTON — For a split second, Boston University freshman forward Quinn Hutson didn’t know if he could trust what his eyes were telling him. “It was pretty crazy,” Hutson said. “I saw it go in, it was kind of slow motion. I wasn’t sure, then everyone was celebrating.” Hutson’s goal at 10:52 of overtime gave … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Rematch of 2015 NCAA title game between Boston University, Providence highlights conference semifinal weekend

One doesn’t have to look too far back in time to know how significant it is for Boston University and Providence to face off at TD Garden. There was the 2018 Hockey East championship game, won by the Terriers 2-0. And with all due respect to the Hockey East tournament, there was a meeting with … Read more

Northeastern’s Levi named Hockey East player of year, Boston University’s Hutson tabbed best rookie, BU’s Pandolfo chosen top coach

Hockey East announced Wednesday that Northeastern junior goaltender Devon Levi has been awarded the honor of 2022-23 Hockey East player of the year. In addition, Boston University freshman defenseman Lane Hutson was named rookie of the year while the Terriers’ Jay Pandolfo was voted coach of the year by his peers. All three awards were … Read more

Northeastern’s Levi named Hockey East goalie of year, conference also announces trio of 2022-23 all-star teams

Hockey East has announced its 2022-23 men’s all-star teams as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. The first team is highlighted by two unanimous selections in Northeastern junior goaltender Devon Levi and Boston University freshman defenseman Lane Hutson. Joining the pair are defenseman Domenick Fensore (Boston University) and forwards Matt Brown (Boston University), Alex … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Top-seeded Boston University proud to win regular-season title, but Terriers looking for more in conference playoffs

It was only three weeks ago that the Boston University men’s hockey team was mired in the throes of a four-game losing streak, its longest of the season. The streak, in which the Terriers were outscored 15-7, put BU’s national standing and chances of securing the Hockey East regular-season title in peril. At the time, … Read more

Boston University’s Hutson named to Hockey East all-rookie team, claims conference scoring crown, three stars award

Hockey East announced Wednesday the 2022-23 all-rookie team and six other season-long awards as voted on by the men’s league’s 11 head coaches. The awards come as part of the celebration of the 38th annual Hockey East tournament, which begins tonight. The all-rookie team consists of seven players, including three unanimous selections in Boston University … Read more

Previewing the Hockey East playoffs with play-by-play broadcaster Murray: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 18

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by NESN Hockey East play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray to preview that conference’s single-elimination tournament.

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This Week in Hockey East: Peculiar PairWise placing puts league members in precarious postseason positions

Hockey East commissioner Steve Metcalf acknowledges there are pros and cons to running a league known for parity. Pros: Hockey East is widely acknowledged as an “any given night” league where there’s little surprise when a team low in the standings beats a contender. See: The second-half resurgences of Maine and New Hampshire, which are … Read more

Talking end of NCHC season with hockey writer Schlossman: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 17

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Grand Forks Herald hockey writer Brad Elliott Schlossman to look at the NCHC as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs, and at college hockey at large.

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Looking at the Big Ten with hockey writer Jess Myers: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 16

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by The Rink Live hockey writer Jess Myers to look at the Big Ten as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs.

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Minnesota State’s Mike Hastings on this season’s Mavericks, CCHA: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 15

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings, talking the Mavericks and their mid-season turnaround, coming off a bye week, the CCHA, and the upcoming series at Bemidji State.

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HCA men’s monthly honorees for January include Michigan’s Fantilli, Boston University’s Hutson, Bentley’s Niemo, Omaha’s Latkoczy

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the men’s monthly award winners for January. Player of the month is Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli, co-rookies of the month are Boston University defenseman Lane Hutson and Bentley forward Nicholas Niemo, and goaltender of the month is Omaha freshman Simon Latkoczy. Fantill collected five goals and 14 points … Read more

Incoming Atlantic Hockey, CHA commissioner Morgan on her goals, experience: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 14

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by incoming Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan, discussing her goals for the leagues and her experience in hockey, NCAA sports, marketing, and administration.

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This Week in Hockey East: Local ties, as usual, run deep with 70th edition of upcoming Beanpot

Growing up in Milton, Mass., in the figurative shadow of the TD Garden, Aidan McDonough was that rare youth hockey player from New England who didn’t necessarily dream about someday wearing a Bruins jersey. For McDonough, it was all about the Beanpot. “I didn’t want to play in the NHL — that’s a far-fetched dream,” … Read more

Minnesota Duluth’s Sandelin on Bulldogs, NCHC: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 13

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin, talking this year’s Bulldogs, some early-season injuries, the 10th anniversary of the NCHC, modern video and analytics, rule changes, and the Minnesota Duluth’s weekend series with Western Michigan.

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Hockey East supervisor of officials Murphy on rules, officiating: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 12

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Hockey East supervisor of officials Brian Murphy. The discussion about college hockey rules and officiating includes goalie interference, contact to the head, hitting from behind, video review, and protocol and faceoff violations.

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Harvard’s Donato talks Crimson, ECAC Hockey, bouncing back after pandemic season: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 11

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Harvard head coach Ted Donato. The conversation includes a look at this year’s Crimson, ECAC Hockey, bouncing back from a canceled season, and Harvard’s games this weekend at Yale and Brown.

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Ohio State’s Rohlik talks this season’s Buckeyes, Big Ten: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 10

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik to discuss this season’s Buckeyes, Big Ten hockey, last weekend’s sweep of Michigan State and this coming weekend’s series at Michigan.

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This Week in Hockey East: Playing recent game at Walter Brown Arena brings back fond memories for first-year Boston University coach Pandolfo

Boston University coach Jay Pandolfo has a vivid memory of his playing days for the Terriers. The former All-American, Hockey East Player of the Year and member of BU’s 1995 national champion team was what by today’s standards would be considered a rarity in college hockey, choosing to stay all four years at BU and … Read more