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.
Resurgent Brown pulls the upset of the week — and then some — against St. Clould; league favorites meet upstate; high technology hits the Beanpot; and the ECAC sports two of the nation’s finest. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.
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
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
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.
It’s time for a midseason review, as Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser round up the first half. Also: Harvard shows its mettle, and Colgate and Cornell reverse field — sort of.
Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser review the ECAC’s holiday action, and report on the success of a different kind of interconference performance.
In a typically-unpredictable ECAC season, half the season is hardly enough to pick the eventual winner. Still, Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser run through the first half with facts and analysis.
Fairfield will play its final two home games this season at the newly-built Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. The arena is the current home of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. The games will be played on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, March 2 against Quinnipiac and Holy Cross, respectively. … Read more
Harvard gets a shot at redemption against Brown this weekend. Also: big games in the North Country, and Cornell’s hot streak examined. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.
The Quinnipiac University Board of Trustees has voted to discontinue using “The Braves” as its athletic identity for all of its Division I men’s and women’s athletic teams. The trustees’ decision was based on a recommendation by President John Lahey, and followed a semester of discussions by the Faculty Senate, Student Government Association, President’s Cabinet … Read more
In the not to distant past, the ECAC was underappreciated. But now, even its biggest supporters can see its decline. Is it permanent? This week’s column tackles a complicated issue, providing many questions, but few answers.
In the ever-changing ECAC, Cornell makes an impression with a strong weekend, while preseason favorite Harvard suffers a different kind of loss. Also: the Big Green look to fulfill expectations. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.
Lane Harvard freshman defenseman Jesse Lane has left the team and the University to play with the Hull Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. “This was a decision that was made by Jesse and his family,” said Harvard coach Mark Coach Mazzoleni. “We certainly wish him the best.” One of three freshmen defensemen … Read more
Surprising Brown takes on its New England brethren, while Harvard looks to continue its redemption and central New York hosts four ECAC teams. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.
The 50th anniversary Beanpot will be televised on New England Sports Network (NESN), according to a report in the Boston Globe. The annual hockey classic, played on the first two Monday nights in February, ran into television difficulties a year ago when WABU, a local Boston television station that showed Boston University games as well … Read more
The ECAC kicks off the regular season this weekend — and not a moment too soon, either. First up, nationally-ranked Harvard and Dartmouth test one another’s mettle in an early-season tsunami. Also: Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy return in the Iron Columnists’ picks contest.
Only five games dot the ECAC schedule this weekend — all on the road, and four in the state of Minnesota. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser round up Rensselaer’s new respect, Union’s lack thereof, and plenty more.
College hockey fans hoping to catch an ECAC hockey game on TV during the regular season will be searching in vain. The conference has dropped plans to have a regular-season TV package this season. The ECAC tournament semifinals and championship game will still be televised. Economics was cited as the main reason for the decision. … Read more
The ECAC is still ramping up, with Colgate looking to start on the right foot, St. Lawrence trying to regain its footing, and Union looking for a little respect.