Bracketology: Final
The games are done, which means it’s time for Jayson Moy’s final Bracketology of the season, projecting the field and the matchups as they will be announced Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Mr. Versatility
When your defense is depleted, who do you move to the blue line? Certainly not your top forward. Or do you? That’s exactly what Boston College and Jerry York did with Brian Boyle. Dave Hendrickson tells us that move paid dividends in spades.
Not The Usual Suspects
New Hampshire has a roster full of scoring talent, but on Friday the Wildcats turned to other sources for offense, Dave Hendrickson finds.
The G-Men
Nate Gerbe came to Boston College as an undersized talent with enormous potential as a scorer, invoking shades of a certain current New Jersey Devil who also stalked opponents as an Eagle. Joe Haggerty reports.
POTY Curry Leads Hockey East Awards
Top-to-bottom talent in Hockey East was on display during the league’s annual banquet, as players and coaches from seven different programs won major awards. Boston University senior John Curry was the biggest winner on the night, as he swept the RBK Player of the Year, Goaltending and Itech “Three Star” awards. Curry outdistanced Boston College’s … Read more
This Week in Hockey East: March 15, 2007
The Last Hurrah This is the final column of the season. Next week we switch to previews, first of the NCAA Regionals and then the Frozen Four. So thanks for your attention this year. Also, my apologies for being so inconsistent in responding to your emails. I tried, but it seemed that most came in … Read more
Hobey Baker Finalists Named
The Hobey Baker Foundation announced on Thursday the top ten finalists for the 2007 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are Drew Bagnall, St. Lawrence; David Brown, Notre Dame; John Curry, Boston University; Nathan Davis, Miami University; Ryan Duncan, North Dakota; Eric Ehn, Air Force; Bobby Goepfert, St. Cloud State; … Read more
Chancellor Appointment Could Be Boon For UML
In a move that could have significant positive impact on Massachusetts-Lowell’s hockey program, the university will appoint Martin T. Meehan chancellor for the Lowell campus, according to a report in the Boston Globe. Meehan, a U.S. Congressman representing the Lowell area since 1992, has, according to Lowell head coach Blaise MacDonald, been a “strong supporter” … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: East
Clarkson has been flying under the national radar, but that anonymity could end shortly, Jim Connelly says. Also, the Hockey East and AHA playoffs have been good to the favorites, and the east could profit when the NCAA tournament field is announced Sunday.
This Week in Hockey East: March 8, 2007
Dave Hendrickson is not available to write the Hockey East column this week, as he has been very busy writing an important memo. Actually, it’s not really a memo; I guess you could say it’s just a long sentence. And come to think of it, it probably needs a verb to be a sentence. The … Read more
Ted Russell Tapped At Lebanon Valley
Ted Russell has been named the new head coach of the Lebanon Valley men’s ice hockey team. Russell replaces interim head coach Howard Hutton, who has led the Flying Dutchmen since former head coach Al MacCormack resigned last December, and becomes the third head coach in the team’s history. RUSSELL The appointment of a new … Read more
Opinion: The Only Change UML Needs Is Support
Massachusetts-Lowell’s Hockey East membership may be at stake as the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees considers the program’s future. Jim Connelly says all the River Hawks need is a little help from their friends.
Most Valuable Even in Defeat
Providence goaltender Jana Bugden was on the losing end of Sunday’s Hockey East final, but she was a winner in so many other ways, making her a fitting Tournament MVP.
UML’s Hockey East Membership Under Review
Concerns over competitive balance, funding, Title IX requirements for gender equity, and an apparent turf war in the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees are combining to put Massachusetts-Lowell’s membership in Hockey East — and perhaps the very future of its men’s hockey program — in question. According to an article in the Lowell Sun … Read more
This Week in Hockey East: March 1, 2007
One More Time For Number Seven I can’t believe it’s over. Last Saturday, my son Ryan played his final game for the Wesleyan Cardinals. It’s been a long, wonderful journey since that first time I laced up his skates and led him onto the ice where I wrapped my arms around him to hold him … Read more
Green And Gold, And Black And Blue
A few bumps and bruises are the order of the day in Burlington, where the Vermont Catamounts have parlayed aggressive defense into success on the ice. Tyler Birnbaum reports.
This Week in D-I Women’s Hockey:
March 1, 2007
Two Boston College freshmen forwards, who left their states in the hotbed of WCHA hockey to venture East, are making a profound impact on their school’s chances of success in the postseason. Kelli Stack, who is from Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, and Allie Thunstrom, who is from Maplewood, Minn., are the one-two scoring punch for the … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: East
The three Eastern leagues have decided their regular-season champions, and after examining each titlist’s postseason situation, Jim Connelly breaks down the first-round matchups in the ECACHL playoffs.
This Week in Hockey East: Feb. 22, 2007
In Praise Of Elimination Getting knocked out of the playoffs is tough on the players and coaches involved, but it says here that allowing only eight of the 10 Hockey East teams into the playoffs is a good thing. It may be inconsistent with other leagues, but the current philosophy is the right one. If … Read more
The Long And Twisting Road To Success
Northeastern may have slipped from the heights it once enjoyed, but the Huskies are on the rebound with a new coaching staff led by Greg Cronin. Keith Lavon traces the Huskies’ fall and rise.