This Week in the ECAC: March 13, 2002

Do you believe in miracles? Most of the ECAC will this weekend, as every team but Cornell will need at least an upset or two to take the title (and thereby reach the NCAA tournament). Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser break down all the action from historic Lake Placid, N.Y.

Kazmaier Finalists Announced

The USA Hockey Foundation announced the three finalists for The 2002 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented by ChevronTexaco. The finalists are: Ronda Curtin (Roseville, Minn.), Jr., Minnesota Carly Haggard (Port Alberni, B.C.), Jr., Dartmouth Brooke Whitney (Snohomish, Wash.), Sr., Northeastern The announcement was made by USA Hockey Foundation President Walter L. Bush, Jr. and the … Read more

Women’s All-Ivy Selections Named

The Ivy League has recognized five Brown players on the 2001-02 All-Ivy League Team, while senior Kristy Zamora wasnamed the Ivy League Co-Player of the Year. Zamora, Cassie Turner and Katie Germain were each named to the First Team. Jessica Link earned second team honors, while senior Meredith Ostrander was named an Honorable Mention. Zamora … Read more

This Week in the ECAC: Feb. 28, 2002

With just two games apiece left for ECAC teams, it’s a typical stretch run. Cornell may be the Cleary Cup champion, but that’s about all we know as the end barrels into sight. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser shed some light on the situation.

QU-UConn Establish Award to Honor 9-11 Victims

Quinnipiac and Connecticut have created a new award called the “Heroes Hat” that will be presented to the winner of the season series between the in-state rivals. The award will honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The 2001-02 season series between the teams is currently tied … Read more

This Week in the ECAC: Feb. 21, 2002

Brown and Rensselaer continue their rise toward home ice, while St. Lawrence and Yale are headed in the opposite direction. Also: first-place Cornell can’t end one particular run of misfortune, and the Iron Columnists go on an unprecedented losing streak. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser report.

Stars And (Zebra) Stripes

Anonymous except when he’s being lambasted by player, coach or fan, the referee’s job might seem like a thankless one. Don’t try telling that to Hockey East and ECAC official Scott Hansen, whose Olympic moment is underway in Salt Lake City. Jim Connelly reports.

This Week in the ECAC: Feb. 7, 2002

Recapping last weekend; Colgate returns from the second division; Cornell extends its lead; the standings in the season-long Fans’ Challenge; and finally, a humbling defeat for Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy in last weekend’s picks battle.

Making It Look Easy

Goaltenders Matt Underhill and David LeNeveu have complemented each other all season, helping Cornell rise to the top of the ECAC. Scott Weighart gets the skinny on the netminding duo with the effortless teamwork.

This Rivalry Really Stinks

It’s a tradition only a Cornell fan could love: the annual tossing of the fish as Harvard is introduced. But it was appropriate on this night, as the Big Red asserted their ECAC dominance.

This Week In The ECAC: Jan. 31, 2002

There’s nothing better than the smell of fish in an ice hockey rink in February. Especially if you’re a Cornell fan. The Game is this week and oh, yes, there is an undercard as the ECAC is back in full action again this week. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy bring it all to you.

Four Named Hockey Humanitarian Finalists

Four players from varied backgrounds have been named finalists for the 2002 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented anually to the player who exhibits a strong commitment to their communities, their teams, and their studies. This year’s finalists are Daniel Casella, Dartmouth senior; Thomas Conti, a three-year captain at Division III Lawrence; Rocky Reeves, a four-year captain … Read more

Whitney is Top Collegian in New CSB Rankings

Four U.S. college players cracked the top 11 in the Central Scouting service’s mid-term rankings of skaters, just released. They are Ryan Whitney of Boston University (4th), Jim Slater of Michigan State (7th), Rob Globke of Notre Dame (8th) and Michigan’s Eric Nystrom (11th). The rankings — released twice each year — are broken down … Read more

This Week in the ECAC: Jan. 17, 2002

Do you remember the key moments of the ECAC season so far? Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy do, and they’re ready to tell anyone who’ll listen. Also: disproving the conventional wisdom about the World Junior tournament, and the injury bug bites Clarkson yet again.