This Week in Hockey East: One columnist’s selections for year-end awards
The Hockey East regular season is complete and the playoffs are upon us (photo: Melissa Wade).
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
This Week in Hockey East: Connecticut making case for top-five finish in conference standings
Much of the attention has gone to the race for the Hockey East regular season title, and deservedly so, but there’s also the race for one of the top five spots in the standings and its attendant first-round bye. Connecticut has put itself firmly in that race (photo: Melissa Wade).
This Week in Hockey East: Madigan solidifying spot as one of Northeastern’s top coaches of all time
When he was hired in 2011, his hiring turned a lot of heads and usually for the wrong reasons. When he led his team to the Hockey East title in 2016, most still had their doubts (photo: Melissa Wade).
New Hampshire’s Umile just second coach to receive Hockey East founders medal
New Hampshire head coach Dick Umile was presented the prestigious Hockey East founders medal Saturday night prior to the Wildcats’ home game against Vermont, becoming just the 12th individual honored by the conference (photo: Melissa Wade).
This Week in Hockey East: Vermont finding its rhythm, Catamounts veterans ‘starting to come around’
Truth be told, Jan. 19 could have been the day that broke Vermont (photo: Melissa Wade).
This Week in Hockey East: How many conference teams will crack the NCAA tournament?
In 32 seasons, Hockey East has never placed less than two teams in the NCAA tournament field. And while there is still a chance that three or four teams could possibly sneak into the field of 16, there is a very good possibility that Hockey East has just one NCAA entry (photo: Melissa Wade).
This Week in Hockey East: After sweeping Merrimack, Boston University knows ‘it’s crunch time now’
It may seem difficult to remember, but way back in October, the Hockey East coaches, along with yours truly, picked Boston University to finish first in Hockey East (photo: Melissa Wade).
Hockey East suspends Northeastern blueliner Davies one game for head contact against UMass
Hockey East announced Saturday that Northeastern sophomore defenseman Jeremy Davies has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 15:41 of the third period on Friday, Jan. 19, at Massachusetts. On the play, Davies was given a five-minute major for head contact and a game misconduct. Davies will miss the game tonight against … Read more
This Week in Hockey East: Northeastern finding its stride, wants to ‘stay in the moment’
The latest team in the Hockey East driver’s seat is now Northeastern. Last weekend, the Huskies swept one of the hottest teams in hockey, Maine, to extend their own hot streak to 7-0-2 (photo: Melissa Wade).
USHL blueliner Bunz added to Providence roster, Friars lose Zieky, Ryczek to ‘other opportunities’
Providence announced on Wednesday that defenseman Davis Bunz will join the team for the start of the second half. Bunz appeared in 18 games this fall with the USHL’s Central Illinois Flying Aces, totaling two goals and seven assists with plus-6 rating. Prior to Central Illinois, Bunz spent the 2016-17 season with the Chilliwack Chiefs … Read more
Northeastern adds USHL defenseman Murphy for second semester
Defenseman Collin Murphy will be joining Northeastern, starting with the Huskies’ game this Saturday night at home against American International. Murphy started the season with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks and compiled a goal and an assist in 21 games.
Arizona State, Boston University to play Gila River Arena on Jan. 26
Arizona State has announced that the series-opening game against Boston University on Friday, Jan. 26, will be moved to Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. – the home of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. Puck drop is still scheduled for 7:05 p.m. local time. “I think it’s our responsibility to allow as many local fans as … Read more
Talented NCAA quartet named to Team Canada roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
Four current NCAA players have been named to Team Canada’s roster for the Spengler Cup, which will be held from Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. It is the fifth and final tournament in which Team Canada will compete as it prepares for the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Northeastern sophomore defenseman Jeremy Davies … Read more
Campoli leaves Boston College to play for BCHL's Vees
Boston College defenseman Michael Campoli has left the program for “other opportunities,” according to a school-issued press release sent out Tuesday afternoon. Campoli was a sophomore this season and played in 12 career games for the Eagles, finishing with a plus-7 rating and an assist. Eliteprospects.com reports Campoli has signed with the BCHL’s Penticton Vees.
Trio of NCAA stars crack Canadian roster for 2018 World Junior Championship
Three NCAA standouts have been named to Canada’s National Junior Team roster for the 2018 World Junior Championship. Colgate goaltender Colton Point joins Boston University defenseman Dante Fabbro and UMass blueliner Cale Makar. The 2018 World Junior Championship is slated for Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Buffalo at the KeyBank Center and HarborCenter, along with the … Read more
Legendary Boston College coach, captain Ceglarski passes away at 91
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Northeastern announces Cockerill, Pecararo no longer part of program
Northeastern announced on Saturday that senior defenseman Garret Cockerill is no longer a member of the men’s hockey team. In addition, the university announced that junior forward Liam Pecararo will not attend Northeastern during the spring 2018 semester and plans to reenroll in the fall of 2018. “I would like to thank Garret for his … Read more
Hockey East needs better results against WCHA, NCHC, Big Ten teams
With only one game remaining before the break–Saturday’s Northeastern at Merrimack tilt–let’s take a look back at the first half. Before we assess individual teams, though, let’s examine the league as a whole. The most obvious point–like a Everest-sized zit on your nose on prom night–is Hockey East’s nonconference results. The league has done well … Read more
Hockey East announces one-game suspensions to BU's Hickey, UMass Lowell's Master
Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston University senior defenseman Brandon Hickey has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 4:25 of the third period on Friday, Dec. 8, at UMass Lowell. Hickey was called for cross checking on the play. Hickey will miss the game on Saturday, Dec. 9, against UMass Lowell … Read more
Hockey East play proving that Northeastern has to be 'better than average' to pick up wins
It certainly has been a topsy-turvy type of year in Hockey East. And for the league’s top teams, there has been no immunization from those types of roller coaster experiences. Northeastern has hardly been immune to the bumps in the road. Early in the season, the Huskies were swept by Quinnipiac despite holding the lead … Read more