The Eagles are on an 18-game winning streak but the Bulldogs are showing confidence heading into the final college hockey game of the 2011-12 season. Jim Connelly reports from the Frozen Four.
The Gophers gave the Eagles defense all it could handle early. Dave Hendrickson reports from the Frozen Four.
Minnesota-Duluth’s Jack Connolly has been named the 2012 winner of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, presented to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. Connolly is one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, and he is a three-time WCHA All-Academic selection. “Winning the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award means a lot … Read more
Boston College’s Chris Kreider has the best potential for a long-term NHL career, but others in the Frozen Four field can make it, too, Dave Starman writes.
Union’s Troy Grosenick, Boston College’s Parker Milner and Ferris State’s Taylor Nelson became full-time starters this season. Todd D. Milewski reports from the Frozen Four.
We asked coaches of the common opponents of Minnesota and Boston College to share their thoughts about the semifinal matchup. Jason Karnosky reports.
A breakout junior seasons gave Matt Mangene pro opportunities, and he’ll forgo his final year at Maine after signing an entry-level, free agent contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Mangene played in all 40 games this season for the Black Bears, skating as both a forward and defenseman. He had 16 goals and 34 points … Read more
Jim Connelly looks at the Eagles as they head to the 2012 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.
Leadership comes naturally to the defenseman, and his on-ice play gets attention, too. Diana C. Nearhos reports.
According to a report in the Hartford Courant, Hockey East representatives visited the Connecticut campus and hockey facilities Thursday, further adding speculation to the rumors that UConn may be joining the conference down the road. “I did have a conversation,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said during an afternoon news conference at the Capitol. “Clearly, the University … Read more
Northeastern sophomore defenseman Anthony Bitetto has left school and agreed to terms on a two-year entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators. Bitetto led all Huskies’ defensemen in scoring with 15 points this year and as a freshman, he finished seventh among Hockey East defensemen with 20 points, tied for eighth in conference rookie scoring and … Read more
Maine’s Spencer Abbott, Minnesota-Duluth’s Jack Connolly and Colgate’s Austin Smith are the members of the 2012 Hobey Hat Trick. Those three senior forwards received the most points from a 23-person voting panel that selected their top five choices from a list of 10 finalists earlier this week. The winner will be announced on Friday, April … Read more
Can anyone stop Boston College? How much does the hype affect teams heading to the Frozen Four? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The Dallas Stars signed two college underclassmen Monday in Boston University junior forward Alex Chiasson and Miami junior forward Reilly Smith. Both players saw their teams eliminated in last weekend’s regional playoffs. “We’re excited to have Alex join the (AHL’s) Texas Stars for the remainder of their season,” said Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk in a … Read more
The Eagles haven’t lost since the goaltender’s midseason benching. Dave Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.
One side of the bracket is loaded with experience. The other is made up of the new kids on the block. One side has nine national championships. The other has seven total NCAA tournament games. [scg_html_ff2012]That’s the early story of the 2012 Frozen Four, where Boston College and Minnesota will push their combined national semifinal … Read more
The weekend was a roller coaster of sorts for the River Hawks. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
The Bulldogs limited the Black Bears to nine shot attempts and just three shots on goal in the third period. Diana C. Nearhos reports from the Northeast Regional.
Parker Milner got the shutout for the Eagles, but the Falcons kept BC within reach. Diana C. Nearhos reports from the Northeast Regional.
Boston College enters on a 15-game winning streak, but it’s not the only tournament-tested team in the quadrant. Here’s our Northeast Regional preview of BC, Minnesota-Duluth, Maine and Air Force.