The NCAA’s travel policy and the regional seeds; UMass-Lowell fights for a shot at the tournament; complete previews of both Hockey East semifinals; and more. Dave Hendrickson offers up the last HEA column of the season.
For the second time in four years, New Hampshire has won all three of the highest individual Hockey East honors. Dick Umile was chosen Coach of the Year, Darren Haydar Player of the Year and Sean Collins Rookie of the Year. The Wildcats also led all teams with four members selected to the All-Hockey East … Read more
The USA Hockey Foundation announced the three finalists for The 2002 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, presented by ChevronTexaco. The finalists are: Ronda Curtin (Roseville, Minn.), Jr., Minnesota Carly Haggard (Port Alberni, B.C.), Jr., Dartmouth Brooke Whitney (Snohomish, Wash.), Sr., Northeastern The announcement was made by USA Hockey Foundation President Walter L. Bush, Jr. and the … Read more
Five teams have a fair chance to win it all in Hockey East. Dave Hendrickson tells you why, and takes a look at several Hobey hopefuls.
Boston College sophomore defenseman J.D. Forrest will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining tendon and nerve damage in his right forearm. He will undergo surgery on Wednesday, March 6 to repair the damage. Forrest sustained the injury late in the third period of the Eagles’ 2-1 loss to New Hampshire on Sunday, March … Read more
Hockey East isn’t quite finished separating the contenders from the pretenders, it seems. With one weekend left to play, three teams can still win the regular-season title, Dave Hendrickson notes. Also: Olympic coverage, team play, a trivia correction and much more.
Quinnipiac and Connecticut have created a new award called the “Heroes Hat” that will be presented to the winner of the season series between the in-state rivals. The award will honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The 2001-02 season series between the teams is currently tied … Read more
This year, Hockey East offers more perils than ever before. Witness the case of Boston University, whose reward for a potential second-place finish could be a first-round playoff match with — archrival and defending NCAA champion Boston College? Dave Hendrickson explores further, including Merrimack’s sudden burst, an Olympic return, and much more.
After a newsworthy couple of weeks of incidents, Dave Hendrickson mulls bad behavior on the ice and in the stands. Also: Ben Eaves’ return bolsters the Eagles; Darren Haydar hits a milestone; and just once more for the Jinx.
Anonymous except when he’s being lambasted by player, coach or fan, the referee’s job might seem like a thankless one. Don’t try telling that to Hockey East and ECAC official Scott Hansen, whose Olympic moment is underway in Salt Lake City. Jim Connelly reports.
This was supposed to be the year of the underdog. With four Beanpot titles in the 1980s – none before, none since – Northeastern was poised at the edge of a come-from-behind victory in yesterday’s championship game. It seemed like the destiny, like the movies. But as Dave Hendrickson tells us, some things are too good to be true.
Michael Ayers’ gutty performance in nets; the referees under the microscope; a polling oddity; and much more, including Dave Hendrickson‘s attempt to turn his formidable curse against a certain New York baseball team.
A Northeastern student has filed assault charges against Boston University coach Jack Parker for an incident before a game between the Huskies and Terriers on Jan. 4. The report was filed with Northeastern campus police, according to the Northeastern News. The student and Huskies fan, Justin Harriman, filed the report on Jan. 17. According to … Read more
Harvard and Northeastern play each other to overtime in the Beanpot? It was hardly a surprise.
Keni Gibson may have backstopped Northeastern to the Beanpot title game just Monday, but the Gibson family’s Boston hockey roots run deep indeed. Dave Hendrickson traces the goaltender’s glove from one generation to the next.
A look into the upcoming Beanpot, the resurgance of Maine, and, oh … how ’bout those Rams?
At the Olympics, hockey’s collegians have given way as NHLers take over many rosters. Not so UMass-Lowell’s trio of Baptiste Amar, Yorick Treille and Laurent Meunier, who will represent France in Salt Lake City. Dave Hendrickson reports.
He doesn’t offer motivational speeches. He’s not a shouter. What he is, however, is UMass’ leading scorer and the glue of its on-ice effort. USCHO.com’s Matthew F. Sacco gets the inside scoop on Tim Turner.
Flush with the realization of the power that is his, Dave Hendrickson holds Hockey East for ransom. Also: Northeastern makes a move toward the top; performance under pressure analyzed; and the Tale of the Tape between goalies Cam McCormick and Ryan Miller.
Four U.S. college players cracked the top 11 in the Central Scouting service’s mid-term rankings of skaters, just released. They are Ryan Whitney of Boston University (4th), Jim Slater of Michigan State (7th), Rob Globke of Notre Dame (8th) and Michigan’s Eric Nystrom (11th). The rankings — released twice each year — are broken down … Read more