Brian Durocher, the long-time assistant coach with the Boston University men’s program, has been picked to be the first coach of the school’s new women’s program, according to a report at USHR.com. The Terriers women’s program is set to begin play in 2005-06. USHR also reports that former BU skater David Quinn is the likely … Read more
Northeastern coach Joy Woog — last season’s Hockey East Coach of the Year — has resigned, effective last Thursday. The resignation came following several complaints to the athletic department about Woog’s conduct, according to members of the 2003-04 team. In meetings with athletic director Dave O’Brien, players claimed Woog’s coaching style centered on psychological abuse, … Read more
Northeastern goalie Chanda Gunn, winner of the 2004 Hockey Humanitarian Award, is also this year’s winner of the Honda Inspiration Award. Gunn overcame epilepsy to become one of the nation’s top female collegiate hockey stars. She is a member of the Team USA and recently played in the Women’s International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship … Read more
Providence coach Paul Pooley has dismissed goalie Bobby Goepfert from the team for “violations of team rules.” No further details were given by the school. Goepfert, a native of Kings Park, N.Y., recently completed his sophomore season. He posted a 21-15-4 record, .921 save percentage and a 2.46 goals against average in 41 career games … Read more
The Anaheim Mighty Ducks have snagged Dustin Penner away from Maine, signing the forward to a three-year contract. Contract terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Penner came alive in the postseason for Maine, attracting a lot of attention. His loss will leave a huge void, and came as a surprise to the Black Bears. … Read more
Former New Hampshire defenseman Garrett Stafford was seriously injured Friday night in the latest incident of severe on-ice hockey violence. Stafford Stafford, now playing for the Cleveland Barons of the AHL, the top minor-league affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, was hit across the face with a two-hander from Hamilton’s Alexander Perezhogin. Stafford was kneeling … Read more
Boston College freshman Adam Pineault has left school, according to the Eagles’ athletic office. No reason was given for Pineault’s departure. In his rookie season, Pineault primarily was a fourth line player, scoring four goals and four assists in 29 games played. Pineault, who won’t turn 18 until May 23, is eligible for this year’s … Read more
Two frantic minutes placed this year’s championship game in the elite of NCAA tournament lore.
Maine had done it all season from the blue line, but on Saturday, the Black Bears were out-defended by Denver.
Jim Connelly tells us that it’s quite all right for the Black Bears to feel the sorrow of losing in the title game.
Two years ago, Maine lost the NCAA title in overtime. The Black Bears haven’t forgotten.
Dustin Penner came to Maine after a visit from assistant coach Grant Standbrook.
Northeastern coach Joy Woog says what impresses her most about Chanda Gunn is her humbleness, which she maintains despite all she’s accomplished. The only hockey player ever to be honored as Humanitarian winner and first-team All-American in the same season, Gunn is always searching for improvement. That showed even in her reflections in her Humanitarian … Read more
The Maine penalty kill shut down BC’s power play.
The season and careers of six BC seniors come to an end.
Prestin Ryan has evolved into a force for the Black Bears.
For Maine, serenity radiates from the crease.
They played together in different combos this year, but the trio, recently united, proves the whole is greater than its parts.
The Frozen Four at the FleetCenter, six years ago.
Over the last 30 years, the impact of college hockey players in the NHL has gradually grown bigger and bigger every year. Great stars like Brian Leetch, Chris Chelios, Brett Hull, Mike Richter and Joe Nieuwendyk have won Stanley Cups, and others like Keith Tkachuk, John LeClair and Tony Amonte have joined them to win … Read more