Clarkson enjoys more comfort, but defense, goaltending need improvement
The Golden Knights hope to turn seven ties and seven one-goal losses into wins this season.
Men’s D-I: Clarkson
Former Clarkson defenseman Curley hired as assistant coach at Bentley
Bentley has named Matt Curley to its staff as a new assistant coach. Curley comes to the Falcons after spending the 2012-13 season as the associate head coach of the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League. He also coached with the United States National Team Development Program in 2011-12. He was also a … Read more
Fundraiser for Nazareth coach Roll’s family to be held April 20
The Rochester Americans players’ wives and girlfriends will be having a fundraising raffle to benefit the family of Nazareth coach George Roll, whose wife has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, during the Amerks’ game versus the Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday, April 20 at the Blue Cross Arena. The efforts are being spearheaded by Amerks’ … Read more
TMQ: Quinnipiac goes streakless, the next outdoor venue and a Rensselaer resurgence
Quinnipiac got the No. 1 spot and promptly lost its first game afterward. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Goalie battle a primary concern as Clarkson tries to climb standings
A respectable finish last spring was all well and good in coach Casey Jones’ first season in charge, but Clarkson’s improvement is hardly assured in 2012-13. Nine freshmen compose a full third of the Golden Knights’ roster, and the players who received their sheepskins in May left big skates to fill. First and foremost, the … Read more
For six first-time college head coaches, year two can be make or break
With systems in place and a recruiting class under their belt, these coaches see the pressure to produce increase. Jason Karnosky reports.
Clarkson’s Tansey to miss first half to recover from off-ice injuries
Clarkson sophomore defenseman Kevin Tansey will miss the first semester of the 2012-13 season as he recovers from injuries sustained in an assault in Ottawa on July 31. “We’re obviously disappointed that Kevin will be out of the lineup for now, but we wish him well on his recovery and look forward to his return … Read more
Former Clarkson defenseman Rufenach passes away at 23
Former Clarkson defenseman Bryan Rufenach passed away suddenly this week while traveling in Switzerland, according to the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye. Rufenach played in 54 games last season for the Walleye and was the team’s fourth-leading scorer. “The entire team’s thoughts and prayers are with Bryan’s family as they get through this difficult time,” Walleye coach … Read more
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: It’s so hard to say goodbye, but one former top-level team will do so
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Friday’s Yale-Clarkson game postponed due to weather; makeup Sunday
Due to inclement weather, Friday’s Clarkson game at home against Yale has been postponed until Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Clarkson’s game against Brown is still scheduled for a 7 p.m. faceoff on Saturday.
Commentary: Thoughts on the World Juniors, Twitter and more
The Americans fell short at the World Juniors in part because the players that were expected to play big roles didn’t, Dave Starman writes.
The 2011-12 holiday tournaments at a glance
A quick look at the holiday-season tournaments for the 2011-12 season.
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.
Numerous personnel losses have Jones, Clarkson filling big shoes
It appears that the Joneses may be the ones trying to keep up this year. With the commencement of the Casey Jones era in Clarkson hockey comes a season of long odds and immediate challenges. The Golden Knights lost more than just their seniors last spring, as top-tandem blueliner Mark Borowiecki also bid adieu to … Read more
Clarkson names Jones as new assistant coach
Andy Jones has been named the new assistant coach at Clarkson. Jones just completed his fifth season as the assistant coach for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the United States Hockey League. “I am very excited to add Andy to our staff,” said Clarkson head coach Casey Jones in a statement. “He has all the … Read more
Roy back with Clarkson as assistant coach
Clarkson announced Friday that former Golden Knights defenseman Phil Roy has been hired as an assistant coach. “I am very excited to have Phil join our staff,” said Clarkson head coach Casey Jones in a press release. “He is an alum who has great passion for Clarkson University, the hockey program and the Potsdam community. … Read more
Roll named first head coach at Nazareth
Nazareth College, a new Division III team starting play in 2012-2013, has named former Clarkson coach George Roll its first head coach. The announcement was made official at a press conference Thursday. Roll coached at Clarkson from 2003 until this past spring and was also the national D-III coach of the year in 2003 with … Read more
Most pressure Clarkson’s Jones will feel comes from within
The new Golden Knights hopes 20 years of experience as an assistant will translate to success. Mike Scandura reports.
Clarkson tabs Jones as new head coach
Clarkson has named Casey Jones its new head coach after an extensive national search. Jones, associate head coach and Cornell alumnus, previously served as an assistant coach at Clarkson from 1993-1995. “Jones brings a high energy-style to the Golden Knights that matches the enthusiasm of Clarkson fans and our commitment to great hockey in the … Read more