Men’s D-I: ECAC

ECAC Embraces Changes

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The ECAC, looking to revitalize itself, is on the verge of making some reforms that will have an impact throughout college hockey. USCHO looks into these changes in more depth, focusing on the spirit of cooperation.

ECAC Winds of Change Shift Direction

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A late proposal has thrown a curve into the ECAC’s plans to change its postseason tournament format. According to sources, the ECAC, in its plan to include all 12 member teams in the postseason, has moved away from the initial idea of six quarterfinals, and instead will add an extra week of playoffs that will result in a more customary Final Four scenario.

Legendary Murray Murdoch Passes Away at Age 96

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Murray Murdoch, the legendary professional hockey player and collegiate coach, passed away today in South Carolina, two days shy of his 97th birthday. Murray Murdoch, in his coaching days. (photo courtesy Yale sports information) Murdoch, the oldest living National Hockey League Player, played 11 seasons with the New York Rangers (1926-37), totalling 84 goals and … Read more

Commentary: ECAC Should Approve 12-team Playoffs

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With ECAC athletic directors meeting to ponder the idea of including all 12 teams in its postseason tournament — not to mention the scuttlebut of increasing the games allowance to coincide with the rest of college hockey — ECAC correspondent Jayson Moy tells us why this is a good idea.

Flanagan, Mandigo Take Women’s Coach of the Year Honors

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St. Lawrence’s Paul Flanagan and Middlebury’s Bill Mandigo have been named the University and College Division Coach of the Year, respectively, by the American Hockey Coaches Association. The Saints were 24-8-3 this season under Flanagan, and pulled off a stunning 3-1 win over No. 1-seed Dartmouth in the semifinals of the inaugural NCAA Division I … Read more

2001 West Regional Preview

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Despite Michigan State’s position as the nation’s number-one team, the squad getting most of the attention — not all of it welcome — at the West Regional might be MAAC champion Mercyhurst. History will be made this weekend in Grand Rapids, Mich.; USCHO’s conference writers bring you the 411.

Pride in Defeat

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They were the only ECAC representative in this year’s NCAA tournament, in the field despite finishing 14th in the Pairwise Rankings — an underdog one year removed from a Frozen Four berth. But Dave Hendrickson finds that the St. Lawrence Saints carried their burden with class.

2001 NCAA East Regional Preview

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Boston College leads the contenders in Worcester, Mass., but trailing the Eagles are three WCHA teams: fellow bye recipient North Dakota, Colorado College and Minnesota. Those three, as well as HEA rival Maine and ECAC champion St. Lawrence, gun for two spots in Albany, N.Y., at this year’s Frozen Four. The USCHO.com staff profiles all the action from the East Regional.

The End of the Beginning

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Twice the MAAC’s regular-season champion, Quinnipiac nearly ended its playoff jinx this year, when it mattered most. But even after finishing the season with a loss to Mercyhurst with an NCAA bid on the line, the Braves can hold their heads high. Adam Wodon reports.

Four Years, One Game

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For Quinnipiac’s Chris Cerrella, all of the trials and tribulations of joining an emerging D-I program, come down to one game. After the disappointment of the past two seasons, a win Saturday against Mercyhurst can make up for it, and then some.

Three-Time Finalist Gionta Leads Hobey Candidates

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Thursday’s announcement of the 10 Hobey Baker Memorial Award candidates was headlined by Boston College’s Brian Gionta, the sixth three-time finalist in award history, as well as repeat finalists Jeff Panzer of North Dakota, Ty Conklin of New Hampshire and Jeff Hamilton of Yale. The finalists were determined by a ballot of all 60 Division … Read more

Meet the Frauds

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Ever read the picks in one of our conference columns and wonder, “What the heck are they thinking?” Well, so do we. And to find out just who is the best at this, we present USCHO.com’s Ultimate Picks Challenge, a.k.a. “Meet the Frauds.”

A Sunday (Weekend) to Remember

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An unforgettable weekend of playoff action ended Sunday with four overtime finishes, every one with NCAA tournament implications. Adam Wodon relives one of the most nail-biting days in college hockey history.

This Week In The ECAC: March 8, 2001

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The abolition of the autobid for regular-season champions sends Clarkson into the ECAC playoffs on a mission — the same as nine other teams. Also: Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser reveal their year-end award picks.

Rensselaer AD Ducatte Retires

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Rensselaer director of athletics Bob Ducatte announced his retirement today after 34 years at the school. Ducatte, who has spent the past 30 years as the athletics director, will remain in his position until June 30. “This is a position and a school that I feel passionately for,” Ducatte said. “It’s hard to say goodbye, … Read more