BU goalie Millan skips class, benched for Vermont game

The Boston Hockey Blog has reported that Boston University senior goaltender Kieran Millan will be benched for Friday’s game against Vermont for skipping class. Millan is the third BU player in three weeks to be benched for skipping class as forward Kevin Gilroy and junior defenseman Max Nicastro missed an away game at Massachusetts-Lowell on Nov. 5. … Read more

Amestoy leaves Maine for OHL’s Spirit

The Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League announced Friday the acquisition of forward Carlos Amestoy from the Guelph Storm. Amestoy, a Toronto native, played 15 games over the past two seasons with Maine and according to a Maine spokesperson, “Amestoy has left our team for personal reasons.” A Saginaw press release stated that “it … Read more

Boston College’s Wey out 6-8 weeks after foot surgery

Boston College junior defenseman Patrick Wey has undergone successful surgery to repair a severed tendon in his right foot suffered during the second period of BC’s 4-3 overtime victory at Northeastern on Saturday, Oct. 22. The surgery was performed this past Monday at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Mass. Wey is expected to miss 6-8 weeks … Read more

TMQ: Setback off ice, statement on it in college hockey

Todd: There’s plenty to talk about this week, but events developing Monday have captured our attention. Alabama-Huntsville has announced it will drop its varsity program in favor of a club team to save money. Program boosters have been raising funds to keep the program going, but interim president Malcolm Portera pulled the plug. The writing … Read more