For three Frozen Four goalies, previous starting experience not necessary
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.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
The matchup: Boston College, Minnesota could reach a high tempo
We asked coaches of the common opponents of Minnesota and Boston College to share their thoughts about the semifinal matchup. Jason Karnosky reports.
Maine’s Mangene signs with Philadelphia, gives up final collegiate season
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
Frozen Four preview: Boston College points to quiet bus ride as turning point
Jim Connelly looks at the Eagles as they head to the 2012 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.
Ever the captain, Cross keeps Boston College teammates on task
Leadership comes naturally to the defenseman, and his on-ice play gets attention, too. Diana C. Nearhos reports.
Report: Hockey East looking to add Connecticut?
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
Bitetto bolts Northeastern after two years for deal with Nashville
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
Abbott, Connolly, Austin Smith make up 2012 Hobey Hat Trick
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
TMQ: The Tampa four, and how they came to be the last standing
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.
Dallas signs Boston University’s Chiasson, Miami’s Smith
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
From demoted to dominant: Milner’s turnaround mirrors that of Boston College
The Eagles haven’t lost since the goaltender’s midseason benching. Dave Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.
Neophytes Ferris State, Union join experienced Boston College, Minnesota in 2012 Frozen Four field
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
Massachusetts-Lowell’s desperation makes it interesting, but Union holds on
The weekend was a roller coaster of sorts for the River Hawks. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
Minnesota-Duluth throttles Maine’s comeback attempts
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.
In their defense, Boston College just gets the better of Air Force
Parker Milner got the shutout for the Eagles, but the Falcons kept BC within reach. Diana C. Nearhos reports from the Northeast Regional.
2012 Northeast Regional preview: Tournament veterans face off
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.
2012 West Regional preview: Minnesota-North Dakota final no foregone conclusion
The Gophers and Sioux have made it to the regional final against each other only once in three tries since the NCAA tournament expanded to 16 teams. Here’s the preview of North Dakota, Minnesota, Boston University and Western Michigan in the West Regional.
Northeastern coaching great Flaman named Legend of Hockey recipient
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced its 2012 Legend of Hockey recipient is former Northeastern coach Fernie Flaman. Flaman was behind the Huskies’ bench from 1970-1989 and ranks as the longest-tenured and winningest coach in program history, racking up 255 victories in 19 seasons. Prior to his extensive coaching career, Flaman was well-known … Read more
2012 East Regional preview: First-year coaches put to the test
Three of the four coaches in the East Regional in Bridgeport, Conn., are in their first season at their school. Here’s previews of Union, Miami, Massachusetts-Lowell and Michigan State.
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.