Maine has fired women’s coach Rick Filighera, the only coach the program has known since its inception in 1997-98. “We have spent a great deal of time this past year evaluating our women’s ice hockey program and considering its potential for further growth,” said Maine athletic director Patrick Nero. “The results of this evaluation have … Read more
Jimmy Howard turned it around overnight.
New Hampshire senior Steve Saviano has been named the winner of the 2004 Walter Brown Award as announced by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston on Friday. Saviano, a Hobey Baker Award finalist and Hockey East Player of the Year, was picked from among 14 finalists. Saviano is the fifth UNH player –- and second … Read more
Add Greg Mauldin to the ranks of early departures, and to the suddenly exploding list of Massachusetts players in the NHL. Mauldin was second on UMass with 15 goals this season, despite missing eight games. (photo: James Schaffer) Before today, the only UMass player ever in the NHL was Brad Norton, who saw action for … Read more
Hobey Baker Award finalist defenseman Thomas Pöck has signed a free agent contract with the New York Rangers. Pöck was in the lineup tonight for his NHL debut at Madison Square Garden, and scored a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pöck’s four-year playing career at Massachusetts recently ended with the Minutemen’s 2-1 triple overtime loss … Read more
The Minutemen are still on the rise.
It’s all over. The games are done, it’s time for the NCAA Tournament. But we have to figure out who is in and who is out and who is going where. It’s been a crazy weekend, and now it’s time to check it all out and make my prediction as to what the tournament will … Read more
Maine’s Ben Murphy earned the limelight Saturday.
Tim Warner is making his time as UMass’ starting netminder count.
BU’s dream ended in a flash.
Maine and New Hampshire were supposed to be here anyway; Massachusetts proved it belonged; and Boston University is the wild card after a stunning upset in the quarterfinals. Scott Weighart previews the Hockey East championships.
It only took him 10 seasons, 228 wins, three Hockey East regular-season championships and three Hockey East tournament championships. At last, Boston College head coach Jerry York has received the Bob Kullen Award as Hockey East Coach of the Year. A unanimous selection by his peers, York steered the Eagles to a 17-4-3 record in … Read more
Thomas Pöck: From forward to Hobey finalist.
Connecticut junior forward Tim Olsen has been selected the inaugural Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year. The Atlantic Hockey Awards were voted upon by the league’s nine head coaches. The Vadnais Heights, Minn., native led Atlantic Hockey in scoring, finishing the year with 19 goals, 18 assists for 38 points in conference play. His 19 … Read more
With the Hockey East playoffs opening Thursday, Dave Hendrickson puts the magnifying glass on the intrastate matchup in Amherst that could have been at Lowell. Also: four HEA defensemen stand above their peers on the power play, and UML’s Senior Night is a lonely affair.
One year ago, no one knew if Joe Exter would live through the night. Today, he is playing professional hockey.
New Hampshire won a critical two points against Boston College last weekend, but now the Wildcats need more for a top-three finish; and Boston University and Northeastern will both try to stay out of the cellar, which would be out of the playoffs. Dave Hendrickson reports.
For its new building, BU tried to take the best of all worlds, while also keeping things at a relatively cozy 6,200 seats.
Gary Strickler, who has served as Boston University’s Director of Athletics since 1989, has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2004. He will remain at BU for one year beyond that to serve as a consultant for the school’s new athletic director. It was not announced when Strickler’s successor will be named. “I am deeply … Read more
Considering Boston College’s dominance, it’s easy — and wrong — to overlook Maine, Dave Hendrickson writes. Also: Massachusetts gets a break, maybe at just the right time; a little poll talk; and college hockey’s original legend gets his due from a new television special.