Men’s D-I: Hockey East

Sur la Route des Jeux Olympiques

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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.

By Example

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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.

This Week in Hockey East: Jan. 24, 2002

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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.

Whitney is Top Collegian in New CSB Rankings

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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

Catching Up With … Jason Krog

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When Jason Krog won the Hobey Baker Award in 1999, he had every reason to believe he was destined for NHL stardom. Signing a lucrative free-agent contract with the New York Islanders did nothing to squash the notion. But it’s hardly been that easy.

This Week in Hockey East: Jan. 10, 2002

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Look out, but here comes Boston College. The defending national champions lost a lot of talent in the offseason, but plenty remains. That, a new start for Merrimack, and some tough luck in Amherst, from this week’s column from Dave Hendrickson.

The Best-Kept Secret On The Blue Line

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Low on hype but high on talent, leadership and perseverance, Northeastern defenseman Jim Fahey is turning heads this season. The Husky captain is the focus of Scott Weighart‘s attention.

Former UConn Coach Chapman Dies At 76

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Former Connecticut hockey coach John Chapman died Wednesday at his home in Venice, Fla., at age 76. Chapman was a 1950 graduate of Dartmouth, where he lettered in football, hockey and lacrosse. The native of Marblehead, Mass., coached tennis and hockey at Rhode Island from 1950-55. He earned a master’s degree from Columbia in 1956, … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Jan. 3, 2002

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One week after assessing the relative first-half performances of Hockey East’s member programs, Dave Hendrickson hands out the individual hardware. Also: Anthony Aquino and international politics, the league’s biggest surprise, and the New England Patriots.

UMass’ Nizwantowski Off Team After Police Incident

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Nizwantowski UMass-Amherst coach Don Cahoon has decided to remove junior forward Brad Nizwantowski from the hockey program following action taken today by the school. The specific action taken against Nizwantowski is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. According to a story in today’s Daily Hampshire Gazette, Nizwantowski was arraigned Monday in local … Read more

One In Ten Million

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According to his doctors, Matt Curran would never walk again. The Providence goaltender had shattered his body in a 30-foot fall, and medical science gave him a better chance of winning the lottery than of ever getting to his feet. But as Dave Hendrickson found, Curran defied those odds.

Serino Shows Improvement; Looks For January Return

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Merrimack head coach Chris Serino, diagnosed with throat cancer which forced him to step down in late October, said he is making terrific progress and plans a return to the bench following the Christmas break. “I just finished my last major chemo[-therapy] session, and the tumor I have has shrunk 85 percent,” said Serino. “Things … Read more

Hockey East Teams Announce Early Signings

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Hockey East teams signed a total of 27 recruits to national letters of intent during the annual early signing period that ran from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21. UMass-Amherst and UMass-Lowell both signed six players; no other programs inked more than three. Players’ next opportunity to sign letters of intent begins on April 10, 2002. … Read more

The Second Time Around

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A year ago, they were rookies, suffering through a forgettable year. Today, they’re at the forefront of Boston University’s resurgence. Scott Weighart profiles the Terriers’ sophomore standouts.

Picking Up The Pieces

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It’s been two months since the death of Shawn Walsh, but his spirit is undeniably present at Alfond Arena. Dave Hendrickson talks to the Maine Black Bears about their legendary head coach, and the meaning of hockey in the wake of his passing.