Rensselaer sees potential; production will depend on the Engineers’ depth
With almost all the production from last year’s second-place team back in the saddle, it’s easy to see why the media picked RPI to finish atop ECAC Hockey come March.
Men’s D-I: ECAC
TMQ: A reward for Sacred Heart; Notre Dame in the national picture; Big Ten halves
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Riley, Prior to enter Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame
The Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2013 includes former Dartmouth All-American and 1948 Olympian Joe Riley and Jim Prior, the voice of Boston University and the Beanpot.
Report: New in-season tournament coming to Providence in 2014 or 2015
According to the Providence Journal, a new four-team tournament that may include a first-round matchup between Brown and Providence for the Mayor’s Cup could be coming to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence on Thanksgiving weekend of 2014 or 2015. The other first-round game may be between a Big Ten team and a Hockey East … Read more
Air Force confirmed to play in Anchorage tournament despite shutdown
Air Force will take part in this weekend’s Kendall Hockey Classic in Anchorage, Alaska, after the host school worked out the Falcons’ travel accommodations during the government shutdown.
Amid college hockey’s sea change, ECAC Hockey enjoys calm waters
Defending national champion Yale and the 11 other ECAC Hockey teams were unchanged by conference and head coaching changes.
Established defense gives Yale forwards, goalies time to mature in title defense
The Bulldogs lost less than 30 percent of their offensive production from last season but saw some key players graduate.
Union expecting to rely on upperclassmen ‘a ton’ in search of another title
The Dutchmen have won the ECAC Hockey playoff championship two years in a row, but they have big holes to fill this season.
Carey the offensive centerpiece, but St. Lawrence needs a supporting cast
The Saints bring in 11 newcomers to try to produce needed points.
Large returning cast puts Rensselaer in a solid starting position
The Engineers have 21 returning players, including seven defensemen, from a team that finished second in ECAC Hockey last season.
Quinnipiac returns a changed team trying to ‘forge a new identity’
The Bobcats lost 11 seniors after finishing as the national runners-up last season.
Princeton needs health on its side as it looks to rebound
The Tigers are looking for big seasons from captain Jack Berger and senior goaltender Sean Bonar.
Harvard looks for upperclassmen to return to form after down season
The Crimson dealt with the fallout from a cheating scandal and had issues with depth on defense.
Dartmouth eyes a more consistent road with a close team
A summer trip to Europe gave the Big Green players a chance to bond.
Cornell aims to bounce back after rare sub-.500 season
Goalie Andy Iles and forward Brian Ferlin are back to lead the Big Red, which will rely on veterans.
Goulakos’ return a boost for Colgate, which brings in 10 new faces
Captain Spiro Goulakos is in remission after a battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma last season.
Clarkson enjoys more comfort, but defense, goaltending need improvement
The Golden Knights hope to turn seven ties and seven one-goal losses into wins this season.
Finding a new starting goaltender one of the pressing concerns for Brown
The Bears also hope to avoid the injury bug this season after losing two players to ACL injuries a year ago.
College connections aplenty in 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class
The 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Monday, Dec. 2, in Detroit. The class of 2013 includes Cindy Curley (Providence), Bill Guerin (Boston College), Peter Karmanos, Jr., Ron Mason (St. Lawrence, Lake Superior State, Bowling Green, Michigan State) and Doug Weight (Lake Superior State).
College hockey’s new generation is here, and conference identities are being formed
Here’s a look at the conference changes for the 2013-14 and what they may mean around the country.