Men’s D-I: ECAC

ECAC Column: Oct. 26, 2000

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With a limited schedule on hand this week, Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy have time to ponder, pontificate and prognosticate. Warm up with the coming weekend in the ECAC.

Former St. Lawrence Coach McKinnon Dead from Cancer

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Former St. Lawrence men’s and women’s ice hockey coach Bernie McKinnon died Sunday after a battle with bone cancer. The recent St. Lawrence Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, who was the men’s varsity coach from 1971-76, was considered a pioneer in women’s coaching.

ECAC Column: Oct. 19, 2000

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Vermont is back on the ice, and coming off a heartbreaking OT loss to New Hampshire. St. Lawrence and Clarkson stumbled out of the gate, and look to rebound. And RPI hopes to prove their 5-4 win over BU wasn’t a fluke. It’s all part of another weekend in the ECAC, as the league teams gear up for the start of conference play in two weeks, while still awaiting for its Ivy League bretheren to begin their seasons.

Of Prices Paid and New Beginnings

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Gutterson Fieldhouse is known for its vocal crowds and undying devotion to Vermont hockey. But for nine months the silence was deafening, after a hazing scandal led to the mid-season cancellation of the remaining Catamount schedule. Dave Hendrickson examined the pulse of the crowd on the night hockey returned to The Gut.

Season Preview: Quinnipiac Braves

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For the second consecutive year, Rand Pecknold and Quinnipiac University will sit on the bench each night not dressed in their typical purple, white and gold uniforms, but rather wearing the biggest bullseye money can buy. J.C. WELLS Without a doubt, Quinnipiac is the MAAC’s preseason favorite — possibly the biggest favorite in all of … Read more

Season Preview: Vermont Catamounts

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The last nine months will not easily be forgotten in the State of Vermont, or around college hockey, or around the nation. In a nearly unprecedented move, the Catamounts suspended their men’s hockey season after an internal investigation into hazing allegations brought by walk-on goaltender Corey LaTulippe. Nine months later, the Catamounts are back on … Read more

Season Preview: St. Lawrence Saints

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One word described the St. Lawrence Saints of 1999-2000. “Magic.” The 1999-2000 season was one of wonder for the Saints. An outright ECAC regular-season title, their first ever; the ECAC tournament championship; a bye in the NCAA tournament; a thrilling overtime victory in the quarterfinals there and a trip to the Frozen Four. The Saints … Read more

Season Preview: Harvard Crimson

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Let’s be honest. The chances of Harvard finishing eighth this season are pretty slim, but if there is one thing that we have all learned about the Crimson, it’s that you don’t always know what you are going to get. In his second year at the helm, Mark Mazzoleni has done everything in his power … Read more

Season Preview: Dartmouth Big Green

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After years of hearing about how young but promising Dartmouth’s teams are, could this finally be the year when all the premonitions come true? Head coach Bob Gaudet has been meticulously crafting this Big Green team for years. Two years ago, he brought in an offensively loaded freshman class that included such names as Frank … Read more

Season Preview: Yale Bulldogs

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Is Jeff Hamilton what makes all the difference in New Haven? Despite the fact that the Eli lost five of its top scorers and its returning defensive corps is relatively unseasoned, some folks are still uncertain about how this Yale team will fare. Hamilton is the ultimate X-factor. “I believe that we are an enigma,” … Read more

Season Preview: Brown Bears

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There probably isn’t a team in the league looking forward to its freshman class as much as Brown. After two consecutive disappointing seasons, head coach Roger Grillo is looking for something — anything — to kickstart his program. "We’re not going to finish in 12th." — Brown head coach Roger Grillo “Last year was certainly … Read more