Connecticut will host a doubleheader of men’s and women’s hockey games at its football stadium next season. The Huskies men will play Sacred Heart and the women will play Providence at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 13 as part of the Whalers Hockey Fest. The announcement came Wednesday as part of … Read more
Maine coach Tim Whitehead, set to enter the final year of his contract, will instead receive a three-year extension, the Portland Press Herald reported. Whitehead is 275-219-47 in 13 seasons as a head coach, the past nine of them with the Black Bears. “I evaluated the situation and with him coming into the final year … Read more
Yale’s women’s hockey program is losing its most victorious coach, as Hilary Witt is stepping down. Following eight seasons and 96 wins, the former Northeastern standout is resigning to pursue other interests, according to a Yale press release. Witt guided the Bulldogs to six ECAC Hockey playoff berths during her time at the helm, which … Read more
The sixth concussion of his hockey career was enough for Maine’s Kyle Solomon. Solomon is retiring from hockey after suffering a concussion late in the season, he told the Bangor Daily News. In 42 games for the Black Bears over two seasons, Solomon had one goal and six points. He was known for his physical … Read more
The NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee gets this chance only once every two years, so there’s a little more emphasis to get it right. In the next month, leading up to and through the committee’s meeting June 8-11 in Indianapolis, the dialogue about potential rules changes will lead to debate and then … Read more
Boston University has dismissed brothers Victor and Vinny Saponari and suspended Corey Trivino, the school announced Tuesday. Trivino’s suspension will be for “multiple games at the beginning of the 2010-11 season,” according to a school statement. “Over a period of time, there have been cumulative instances in which Victor and Vinny Saponari have displayed conduct … Read more
Three Boston College players were among those charged after an automobile collided with a trolley, according to reports. Goaltender Parker Milner and defenseman Philip Samuelsson and Patrick Wey face charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol following the crash, TheBostonChannel.com reported. Follow-Up: Trolley Operator in BC Crash Suspended (June 25) The three were … Read more
NCAA runner-up Wisconsin has two players on the All-USCHO First Team, a set of awards determined by USCHO staff writers and editors at the conclusion of the Frozen Four. Maine’s Gustav Nyquist is a first-team selection (photo: Melissa Wade). Forward Blake Geoffrion, the Hobey Baker Award winner and USCHO’s national player of the year, and … Read more
When Boston College went to overtime with New Hampshire on March 5, the only thing that would keep the Eagles in the hunt for the Hockey East regular season title was a victory over the host Wildcats. The big question was whether BC coach Jerry York would pull his goaltender in search of an overtime … Read more
It took Stephane Da Costa just two games to make a name for himself in college hockey. In the second game of his freshman season at Merrimack, Da Costa scored five times on 11 shots on goal in a 6-3 victory over Army. He had a natural hat trick in the game’s first 13:36. Related … Read more
It was an interesting idea, but when it took place, having the Frozen Four at Ford Field just didn’t work out, Dave Starman writes.
A look at this Boston College senior class’ success in the postseason, and other notes. Chris Lerch reports.
With its third title in 10 years, Boston College has established itself as the dominant program in college hockey, Dave Hendrickson reports.
Wisconsin high-powered offense couldn’t generate much against Boston College in the national championship game. Paula C. Weston reports.
Boston College and Wisconsin, mirror images in many ways, are set to play for the national championship on Saturday. Jim Connelly reports.
Merrimack forward Stephane Da Costa has been named the 2010 winner of the Hockey Commissioners’ Association Rookie of the Year award. Stephane Da Costa (photo: Melissa Wade) Da Costa helped lead the Warriors to their best finish since the 1993-94 season, with their first Hockey East appearance since 2004 and their first playoff victory since … Read more
Denver led the way with three first-team selections when the Division I men’s All-Americans were announced Friday. New Hampshire had one East first-team choice and two so honored on the second team. Twenty different D-I programs are represented. Only one player is a return winner. Junior defenseman Erik Gustafsson of Northern Michigan repeated on the … Read more
Fans speak out about the Ford Field Frozen Four.
Cornell forward Colin Greening, the ECAC Hockey Student-Athlete of the Year, has been selected as the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner for men’s ice hockey. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I men’s coaches, national hockey media and fans, is awarded annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in NCAA Division I … Read more
No matter how the regular season finishes, Boston College has found a way to be dangerous in the postseason. Dave Hendrickson reports.