Men’s D-I: Hockey East

That Minnesota-North Dakota weekend, what’s ahead with writers Myers and Schlossman: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 4

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Jess Myers and Brad Schlossman of The Rink Live to relive last weekend’s Minnesota-North Dakota series and what’s ahead for both teams, plus a look around the NCHC and Big Ten and the rest of D-I men’s college hockey.

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This Week in Hockey East: Surging offense has UConn ranked in top 10 for first time in team history

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When he transferred to Connecticut over the summer, Andrew Lucas knew he was joining a hungry men’s hockey team. The Huskies were coming off a season where they missed an NCAA tournament appearance by one overtime goal. Lucas, meanwhile, was at Vermont, playing well but for a struggling team. The junior forward has been pretty … Read more

UMass head coach Greg Carvel on this year’s Minutemen, staying at the top: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 3

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel, talking last weekend’s sweep of then-No. 1 Denver, staying at the top of D-I college hockey, this year’s Minutemen, and this coming weekend’s games with Union.

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Arizona State’s Greg Powers on the opening of Mullett Arena, this year’s Sun Devils: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 5 Episode 2

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Arizona State head coach Greg Powers as his Sun Devils open up Mullett Arena with a weekend series against Colgate. We also discuss this year’s team, building an independent schedule, and ASU’s desire to join a conference.

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This Week in Hockey East: Huskies in dog house, but in a good way at Matthews Arena

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Anyone doubting that expectations are high this season for the Northeastern men’s hockey team just needed to check out the scene in the lobby of Matthews Arena about an hour before the Huskies started their 2022-23 season last weekend. Enthusiasm for the team from the Northeastern student fan base is nothing new, of course, but … Read more

Hockey East 2022-23 Season Preview: Rivalry reignited with new faces behind the bench at Boston College, Boston University

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New coaches at two of the league’s Boston-based schools, high expectations for the other, and the return of Frozen Fenway highlight the storylines heading into Hockey East’s 39th season. For the first time since almost fifty years, the Battle of Comm. Ave between Boston College and Boston University will feature neither longtime Eagles coach Jerry … Read more

Talking Terriers hockey with Boston University’s Jay Pandolfo: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 5 Episode 1

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Boston University first-year head coach Jay Pandolfo about this year’s Terriers and returning to coach at his alma mater after a 15-year NHL playing career and assistant coaching positions at the NHL level.

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Merrimack men’s hockey assistant coach, former New Hampshire captain Ciocco passes away at 38

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Merrimack announced Tuesday the death of men’s hockey assistant coach Josh Ciocco. He was 38. No details were immediately known, but a statement was released from the school. The Merrimack community and men’s hockey program are deeply saddened by the passing of assistant coach, Josh Ciocco. Josh was entering his fifth season with the Warriors … Read more

Former NHL netminder Roloson joins Lake Superior State staff as goaltending coach, director of player development

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Lake Superior State has named former NHL All-Star goaltender Dwayne Roloson the team’s goaltending coach and director of player development. Roloson brings an extensive hockey background, including playing over 600 games for six teams over the course of a 14-year career in the NHL. “We are thrilled to add Dwayne to our coaching staff,” said … Read more

Longtime men’s, women’s college hockey executive Bertagna chosen winner of 2022 Joe Concannon Award

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Former Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna has been named the recipient of the 2022 Joe Concannon Award, announced Tuesday at the league’s media day held at TD Garden. The prestigious honor, named in 2001 in memory of beloved Boston Globe sportswriter Joe Concannon, is presented an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding body of work … Read more

Frozen Fenway 2023 event to feature pair of women’s, men’s outdoor college hockey games

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The city of Boston, Hockey East and Fenway Sports Management announced Monday the return of outdoor college hockey at Fenway Park with Frozen Fenway 2023. The event will feature a women’s college matchup between Boston University and Holy Cross and a second to-be-announced contest, as well as two men’s college games featuring Northeastern vs. UConn … Read more

Bentley names St. Lawrence assistant Murphy associate head coach, Tufts assistant Gentzler director of hockey operations

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Ben Murphy has returned to the Bentley coaching staff as associate head coach, while Gudge Gentzler has been hired for the new director of hockey operations position. Murphy was previously an assistant coach at Bentley from the 2009 to 2019. He was an assistant coach at St. Lawrence for the last three seasons. Murphy played … Read more

Air Force names Colorado Springs product, former UMass Lowell captain Holmstrom director of hockey operations

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Colorado Springs native Josh Holmstrom has been named the director of hockey operations at Air Force. Holmstrom comes to the academy after serving as the head coach of the EHL’s Walpole Express. “We are very excited to have Josh Holmstrom joining our staff,” Falcons head coach Frank Serratore said in a statement. “Josh is a … Read more

Western Michigan, Northeastern to play Music City Hockey Classic on Nov. 25 as part of double header with NHL’s Predators

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Western Michigan and Northeastern will be taking part in the first annual Music City Hockey Classic on Friday, Nov. 25 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville as part of a double header with the Nashville Predators. Game time is to be determined. The game sets up a rematch of the NCAA Northeast Regional semifinal game between … Read more

UMass’ Wait suffers offseason injury, will not skate ’22-23 season for Minutemen

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According to the Daily Collegian, UMass forward Garrett Wait suffered an offseason training injury and will not play for the Minutemen during the 2022-23 season. The injury may also end Wait’s hockey career. Wait transferred to UMass from Minnesota in 2020. He scored the game-winning goal against Minnesota Duluth in the 2021 national semifinals, sending … Read more