Colgate sophomore Goulakos has cancer, will begin chemotherapy immediately

After undergoing a routine physical exam in December, Colgate sophomore defenseman Spiro Goulakos was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer originating from white blood cells in the lymph nodes. The school announced the news Tuesday, stating that Goulakos has left school and the team to begin chemotherapy in his native Montreal. He played … Read more

11 nominees unveiled for 2013 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Two repeat nominees are among the 11 college hockey players up for the 18th annual Hockey Humanitarian Award. St. Anselm’s J. Tucker Mullin and Alaska’s Kaare Odegard, both seniors, have been nominated again for the award, which recognizes college hockey’s top citizen. The full list of nominees: Jason Beattie, Niagara senior Brett Beebe, Western Michigan … Read more

St. Lawrence defenseman Armstrong leaves for hometown Petes in OHL

St. Lawrence sophomore defenseman Nelson Armstrong has left school to play for his hometown Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. The 19-year-old had one goal and eight points in 44 career games with the Saints. “I am excited to join the Peterborough Petes organization and be part of the team,” Armstrong said in a … Read more

ECAC appoints Bamford, Layton

The ECAC administrative committee has announced that Steve Bamford has been named interim commissioner and Ben Layton has been promoted to assistant commissioner for programs and services. Part of Layton’s responsibilities will be to oversee the ECAC Division III hockey leagues.

A much-needed homecoming awaits for slumping Union

Friday’s game against Cornell marks the first home game in 47 days for Union. Messa Rink has probably never been a more welcome sight for the Dutchmen, who have won two of their last eight games, all on the road. Still, coach Rick Bennett is optimistic the long stretch away from Schenectady will help prepare … Read more

Injuries take a bite out of Brown’s depth as ECAC gets shut out of holiday hardware

There were some highlights for sure, but the biggest takeaway from the past weekend is this: ECAC Hockey teams competed in four holiday tournaments and came away with zero trophies. That’s a bit of a disappointment for the league, which between Union’s Frozen Four run last spring and a solid showing in non-conference play over … Read more

Four Harvard players leave team amid ‘academic scandal’

According to a story in Harvard’s student newspaper, The Crimson, four players have reportedly left the team, with one returning to junior hockey. The four players — defensemen Max Everson, Patrick McNally and Mark Luzar and goaltender Stephan Michalek, who left school in early November for the USHL’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders — did not play … Read more