Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goalies for 2012-13
The season is right around the corner, and our preseason coverage begins with a look at 10 returning goaltenders to keep an eye on this season. Roman J. Uschak reports.
Men’s D-I: Connecticut
Connecticut jumping to Hockey East, to 18 scholarships for 2014-15 season
Connecticut will leave Atlantic Hockey and join Hockey East for the 2014-15 season, sources told USCHO on Wednesday. Hockey East confirmed the move in a press release Thursday and filled in some details. The Huskies will play league games at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Their nonconference games will be at their on-campus arena, … Read more
Report: Hockey East wants Connecticut as 12th member for 2013-14
According to an Associated Press report Tuesday, Hockey East’s expansion plans include adding Atlantic Hockey member Connecticut, perhaps as early as the 2013-14 season. The 10-member league, already in the process of adding Notre Dame for 2013, has been looking for a 12th member to ease scheduling problems. Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna said that … Read more
Report: Hockey East looking to add Connecticut?
According to a report in the Hartford Courant, Hockey East representatives visited the Connecticut campus and hockey facilities Thursday, further adding speculation to the rumors that UConn may be joining the conference down the road. “I did have a conversation,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said during an afternoon news conference at the Capitol. “Clearly, the University … Read more
Connecticut sophomore Schneider inks deal with NHL’s Senators
Connecticut sophomore forward Cole Schneider has signed a professional two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators and will begin his career in the American Hockey League with the Binghamton Senators. “It’s really hard to leave the guys on the team, but in the end, I had to do what’s best for me,” Schneider said in a … 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.
Manuel named new AD at Connecticut
Warde Manuel, who has had a distinguished career in intercollegiate athletics that ranges from being a student-athlete to a director of athletics, has been named the new director of athletics at Connecticut. Manuel, a 1990 Michigan graduate where he played both football and track and field, was most recently the director of athletics at the … Read more
The 2011-12 holiday tournaments at a glance
A quick look at the holiday-season tournaments for the 2011-12 season.
Army-Connecticut game Oct. 29 postponed due to snow storm
Saturday’s scheduled Atlantic Hockey game between Connecticut and visting Army has been postponed due to the recent snow storm that has blanketed the Northeast. Due to the snow and multiple road closures, Army has been unable to get to Storrs, Conn. The game will be made up on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at 7:05 p.m. … Read more
Return of capable core has Connecticut eyeing a move up standings
The Connecticut Huskies are coming off a breakthrough season that saw them advance to the Atlantic Hockey semifinals for the first time in five years. Coach Bruce Marshall said now that his team, which returns a strong nucleus from last season, including eight of its top 10 scorers, has gotten a taste of winning, it’s … Read more
Berard new assistant with Connecticut
David Berard has been named an assistant coach at Connecticut, leaving Providence after a 14-year stint with the Friars. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of his caliber and experience to enhance our program,” Huskies head coach Bruce Marshall said in a statement. “He brings a wealth of knowledge in recruiting and coaching. We … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Down to the final weekend
Three leagues enter the playoffs this weekend while two wrap up the regular season. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back and look ahead.
Ice, snow force closure of UConn’s rink; Saturday game moved to Hartford
According to an NBC affiliate in Connecticut, Connecticut’s home rink, the Freitas Ice Forum, has been closed due to an over-abundance of snow and ice on the roof of the arena. Structural concerns led the school to move Saturday’s game against Army to the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. It will start at 7 p.m. … Read more
The 2010-11 holiday tourneys and why they matter
The USCHO staff compiles the essential info on the seven Division I men’s holiday tournaments.
Connecticut wants to rely less on goaltenders in new season
Last season was a difficult one for Connecticut. The Huskies endured injury and personnel problems en route to a 7-27-3 season. Freshman goaltender Jeff Larson was forced into a starting role early in the season thanks to an injury to Brad McInnis, and he won just two games before quitting school in December. Coach Bruce … Read more
RIT Heads Atlantic Hockey Coaches Poll
Defending champion and national semifinalist Rochester Institute of Technology has been picked to repeat as champions in the Atlantic Hockey coaches poll, announced Tuesday at the league’s media day, held at Blue Cross Arena, site of the 2011 league championships. Mercyhurst, which finished fourth last season, was picked to finish second and Air Force third. … Read more
Boston University Women Picked to Repeat in Hockey East
Defending champion Boston University is the favorite for the 2010-11 Hockey East women’s regular-season title, according to league coaches. The Terriers received six of the eight first-place votes in the preseason balloting, with second-place Boston College taking the other two. Providence, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine were picked to finish third through eighth, … Read more
Granato to be One of First Two Women in Hall of Fame
Cammi Granato, three-time ECAC Player of the Year, two-time Olympian and 15-year member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, was today announced as one of the first two female members in the 65-year history of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Granato will be formally inducted into the Hall on Nov. 8 as part of the … Read more
Connecticut Men, Women Set Outdoor Games for Feb. 13
Connecticut will host a doubleheader of men’s and women’s hockey games at its football stadium next season. The Huskies men will play Sacred Heart and the women will play Providence at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 13 as part of the Whalers Hockey Fest. The announcement came Wednesday as part of … Read more