For Frozen Four newcomers, wow factor takes many forms
It’s the first time in this spotlight for everyone, and the little things make memories. Jim Connelly reports.
Men’s D-I: ECAC
Bennett to stay behind Union bench through ’19-20 season
Union announced Tuesday that it has extended the contract of coach Rick Bennett through the 2019-20 season. Union finished the 2012-13 season 22-13-5 (10-8-4 ECAC), clinching its fourth straight 20-win season and in the process, making Bennett the first coach in program history to record 20 wins in each of his first two seasons behind … Read more
Analysis: Coaches see little separating deep, veteran Quinnipiac, St. Cloud State offenses
The Bobcats and the Huskies face off in the second semifinal Thursday in Pittsburgh. Daver Karnosky reports.
Analysis: Coaches see Yale’s transition, Massachusetts-Lowell’s physical play as semifinal keys
The Bulldogs and the River Hawks meet in the first semifinal in Pittsburgh. Daver Karnosky breaks it down.
Hartzell, run of success help Quinnipiac make a name for itself going into Frozen Four
The Bobcats posted a 21-game unbeaten streak this season en route to the No. 1 national ranking and the top spot in the PairWIse Rankings. Brian Sullivan reports.
After sweating out entry to NCAA tournament, Yale shows its Frozen Four worthiness
In the first of our Frozen Four previews, we look at the Bulldogs, who aren’t thrilled by suggestions that they backed into the NCAA tournament. Nate Owen reports.
Commentary: Here’s the lineup I’d pick from the Frozen Four rosters
Dave Starman makes his picks for forward, defense and goaltending from Massachusetts-Lowell, Quinnipiac, St. Cloud State and Yale.
With aggressive style, Quinnipiac’s blue line needs no defending
The Bobcats also stress shot blocking, even from the top forwards. Nate Owen reports.
Sharks make it official, sign Union goaltender Grosenick
After first being reported by the Daily Gazette, Union junior goalie Troy Grosenick has given up his senior season with the Dutchmen to sign a free-agent deal with the San Jose Sharks. “We’re happy for Troy,” Union coach Rick Bennett said in the Gazette. “It’s more gratifying to know that he’s going to finish his … Read more
Dartmouth loses junior Lindblad to Bruins
Dartmouth junior forward Matt Lindblad signed a free-agent deal with the Boston Bruins on Thursday and will report to the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. “I want to wish Matt well as he takes the next step in his hockey career,” Dartmouth coach Bob Gaudet said in a news release. “Matt is a … Read more
Quinnipiac, Yale put South Central Connecticut in the national spotlight
The schools are on the same street, less than eight miles apart. Brian Farrell reports.
Seven finalists unveiled for Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men’s coach
Seven coaches have qualified as finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given to the top coach in Division I men’s hockey. To be a finalist, a coach must be given his league’s coach of the year award or lead his team to the Frozen Four. For 2013, that group includes: • Yale’s Keith Allain, a … Read more
Gaudreau, Hartzell, LeBlanc make up 2013 Hobey Hat Trick
A pair of Frozen Four participants and the national points-per-game leader are the three members of the 2013 Hobey Hat Trick. Quinnipiac goaltender Eric Hartzell, St. Cloud State forward Drew LeBlanc and Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau were the three top vote-getters from the 23-person selection committee for the Hobey Baker Award. One of the … Read more
In 1952, prior selection slight sparked Yale’s Frozen Four run
Larry Noble Jr., who played on the Bulldogs’ only other Frozen Four team, connects the teams: “The coaching is and was first-rate.” Brian Sullivan reports.
Peca’s trifecta gives Quinnipiac a flying start en route to Frozen Four
“Peca basically won the game in the first period,” Union coach Rick Bennett said after the Bobcats forward opened with a first-period hat trick. Brian Sullivan reports from the East Regional.
Union defense turns the tables on Boston College
The speed of the Dutchmen’s defense was the key in the Dutchmen’s 5-1 win Saturday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Nate Owen reports from the East Regional.
Unfazed by deficit, Quinnipiac answers coach’s motivational message
While a 3-1, third-period deficit against Canisius on Saturday was a bit shocking, it wasn’t debilitating. Brian Sullivan reports from the East Regional.
Yale finds its offense again, and it helps deliver a Frozen Four spot
The Bulldogs didn’t score a goal last weekend but timely scores in the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament have them in the Frozen Four. John Denny reports from the West Regional.
Goals don’t come suddenly for Yale, Minnesota — until the end
Both the Bulldogs and the Golden Gophers had trouble generating offense recently. Paula C. Weston reports from the NCAA West Regional.
Commentary: A scouting report on NCAA tournament teams, first-round games
Dave Starman takes a look at how the teams match up in first-round games.