The NCAA announced Monday that Boston College senior forward Chris Collins, currently the nation’s leading scorer, is the first student-athlete selected to the inaugural Frozen Four Skills Challenge roster. Collins, who has scored 24 goals and 47 points this season, will be one of 16 members of the East Team. If the Eagles reach the … Read more
At the Bright Hockey Center Tuesday night, host Harvard looks to continue a winning tradition, while visiting Boston College looks to start one.
Because the No. 3 men’s hockey team is ranked higher in the national polls than any of its ECACHL counterparts, many of its opponents often circle the date when Cornell comes to town. This weekend, Clarkson and St. Lawrence have extra incentive to put their best effort forth against the Red — because not only … Read more
Two of Union’s top freshmen players had their season ended suddenly on Friday. The school suspended defenseman Lane Caffaro and forward T.J. Fox for the remainder of the season for disciplinary reasons. A statement issued by the school prior to the Dutchmen’s game against Brown said, “Under federal privacy laws, the college is not permitted … Read more
Looking to maintain its five-game league unbeaten streak, the Princeton men’s hockey team will go on the road this weekend as it faces Ivy League rivals Harvard and Dartmouth. The Tigers (9-13-1 overall, 6-9-1 Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League) lost to Harvard (12-9-2, 9-7-1) in a close 2-1 game earlier this season with home-ice … Read more
The single biggest game of the weekend, and the biggest event on any RPI hockey fan’s calendar, is Saturday night’s Big Red Freakout! against Brown. In addition to being a part of the most exciting atmosphere that many college hockey fans will ever experience, this year’s attendees will have a chance to aid RPI in … Read more
Much was said about the youth factor in the early game, as both Northeastern and BC dressed eight freshmen. But the real difference was in the leadership of the seniors. Each squad dressed three seniors, but Northeastern’s did not contribute a point, while BC’s combined for four goals and three assists. “When you have eight … Read more
The ECAC Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Stephen R. Bamford as Interim Commissioner. Bamford began his tenure at the ECAC in August, 2000 and has served as assistant commissioner for officiating and compliance. Prior to the ECAC, Bamford was the director of athletics at Plymouth State University for 13 years. … Read more
The Beanpot semifinals produced some of the familiar (including BC-BU in the title game), but also plenty of the unexpected, Jim Connelly says.
Harvard’s recent history at the Beanpot hasn’t included championship success. Tim McDonald says this year’s Crimson squad is looking to change that.
History will be made at Bright Hockey Center Tuesday as the 28th Women’s Beanpot will be the first with all four Boston schools sending varsity teams.
There was a time when goaltender John Daigneau wasn’t sure Harvard was the place for him. Luckily for the Crimson, he changed his mind. Joe Haggerty reports.
Women’s hockey’s version of “The Game” debuts on the broadcast schedule when Yale visits Harvard on Saturday at 4 p.m.
While the single biggest game of the next few days will occur on Monday when the Harvard Crimson faces off against Boston University in the opening night of the Beanpot, there are two more important contests from a league perspective on the schedule for the weekend. Both series are home-and-home affairs between travel partners, and … Read more
Phil Buttafuoco has resigned his position as the Commissioner of the ECAC. His tenure at the ECAC started on July 1, 1998 as he came from the NCAA. His tenure at the ECAC saw the creation of the ECAC Men’s Division I lacrosse league in 1999. It also saw the Men’s and Women’s Division I … Read more
The East regains the top spot in the polls — but not in the PWR or the NHL draft rankings, Jim Connelly notes. Also: ECACHL parity and AHA home ice.
The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation today announced seven outstanding student athletes who were selected as finalists for the 2006 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: Janelle Armitage, Sr., University of Connecticut Eric Leroux, Sr., Princeton University Drew Miller, Jr., Michigan State University Mason Oakes, Sr., Lawrence University Jaime Sifers, Sr., University of … Read more
Timely goaltending and strong special-teams play enabled Princeton and St. Lawrence — two teams at opposite ends of the ECACHL standings — to sweep their opponents last weekend. The wins elevated the Saints ahead of Colgate and Harvard and into first place in the ECACHL standings, while the Tigers moved from the bottom of the … Read more
There were two rivalry games on the schedule last weekend, one nearly ancient and the other in its infancy, but both were highly anticipated. And while both games were entertaining, only one was a tight and tense affair. Surprisingly to some — including myself — the nailbiter came from New Haven, while the North Country … Read more
Jim Connelly debuts TMQ 2006 with a look at the Hockey East standings, a salute to a newborn rivalry, and a suggestion for the top teams in Atlantic Hockey.