Connecticut reportedly lands Russian NHL prospect Letunov

According to the Hartford Courant, Maxim Letunov, a highly-touted recruit originally from Russia, has committed to play hockey at UConn after his initial plans to attend Boston University fell through due to what the Courant called “complications with the admissions process.” Letunov, a 19-year-old forward, was a second-round draft pick of the St. Louis Blues … Read more

Boston College alum Buckley added as new assistant with Connecticut

Connecticut announced Wednesday that Brendan Buckley has joined the Huskies as an assistant coach after a successful 12-year professional playing career. “We are very excited to have Brendan joining our staff,” UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh said in a statement. “I had the opportunity to coach him for four years in college. Through his extensive … Read more

Brooklyn’s Barclays Center to host doubleheader on Nov. 1

The Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host a college hockey doubleheader on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. This inaugural event will feature Army playing Bentley and Notre Dame taking on Connecticut. The doubleheader will showcase different teams each year. “Hockey East is pleased to join with our friends in Atlantic Hockey and Play By Play Sports … Read more

Connecticut promotes assistant Souza to associate head coach

Connecticut announced on Thursday that Mike Souza has been promoted to associate head coach. Souza joined UConn prior to the 2013-14 season as an assistant as part of Mike Cavanaugh’s first coaching staff. “Mike’s extensive playing experience and coaching skills continue to enhance our program,” said Cavanaugh in a statement. “He was an integral part … Read more

Hockey East recognizes All-Rookie Team, announces seven other awards

Hockey East announced on Wednesday the 2014-15 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and seven other awards. Mike Paliotta of Vermont is the Old Time Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman and Providence’s Noel Acciari is the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards Best Defensive Forward. Additionally, Boston College’s Michael Sit and Northeastern’s Dalen Hedges will receive the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award. … Read more

HEWBA awards announced with Boston University’s Eichel leading the way

The Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association has announced its award winners for the 2014­-15 season. Boston University freshman ​Jack Eichel​ is a unanimous selection for Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team All­-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Boston University head coach ​David Quinn​, who helped lead the Terriers to an 11­-win turnaround from the 2013­-14  regular season, was named the association’s Coach of the Year. Ballots were received from print, web and broadcast media covering the 12 league schools, as well from as regional and national media. The official Hockey East awards will be announced by the league at its annual banquet on Thursday night. HEWBA All-Hockey East First Team HEWBA All-Hockey East Second Team HEWBA Hockey East All-Rookie Team

Connecticut defenseman Cooke leaves Huskies’ men’s team

According to the Hartford Courant, Connecticut junior defenseman Tyler Cooke has left the team. Cooke played three games this season and did not record a point. In his first two seasons at UConn, he skated in 73 games with two goals and 12 assists for 14 points.

Providence tabbed to finish first in Hockey East by coaches, media alike

Providence was picked to finish first in the Hockey East standings in separate coaches’ and media polls released this week. The Friars earned seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and 26 first-place nods in the Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association poll. Hockey East Preseason Coaches’ Poll Hockey East Preseason Media Poll Additionally, the … Read more