New Hampshire sophomore forward Andrew Poturalski has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. “We are absolutely thrilled for Andrew,” said UNH coach Dick Umile in a statement. “He has been a tremendous player for us in the two years he has been here and we wish him nothing but the best.” Poturalski will report … Read more
Massachusetts announced on Sunday that head coach John Micheletto has been relieved of his duties after four seasons behind the bench. Micheletto compiled a record of 39-88-13 with a record of 8-24-4 in 2015-16 for the Minutemen. “On behalf of UMass Athletics, we thank John for his four years in Amherst,” Massachusetts director of athletics … Read more
Two of them, Connecticut and Merrimack, needed final-night victories to secure home games this weekend.
Providence athletics director Bob Driscoll has been named a 2015-16 I-AAA Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year award recipient by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Driscoll, who also earned the Astro Turf Athletics Director of the Year award during the 2007-08 season, will be presented the award at NACDA’s 51st Annual … Read more
The 26 nominees for the third annual 2016 Mike Richter Award were announced Friday and the list includes 10 nominees from 2015, three finalists from 2015 and one nominee from 2014. * 2015 finalist # 2015 nominee ! 2014 nominee The five finalists will be revealed on Wednesday, March 16, with the winner being announced … Read more
Since an 1-11-2 start to the season, the Huskies are 13-2-3 and are locked into sixth place in the Hockey East standings.
Maine announced Friday that head coach Red Gendron has signed a two-year contract extension. The terms of the extension, which runs through the 2018-19 season, “remain unchanged from the current contract,” according to school-issued news release “It is an honor to coach at this outstanding university and to work with so many dedicated faculty, administrators, … Read more
First-place Notre Dame plays at third-place Providence this weekend.
The Friars and Notre Dame both won a pair of Hockey East games on the road last weekend.
Hockey East has suspended Boston College forward Miles Wood for one game stemming from an incident involving head contact at the 15:44 mark of the first period Feb. 8 in the Beanpot championship game against Boston University. A two-minute minor for boarding was assessed to Wood at the time of the incident. Wood will miss … Read more
The Huskies continued a resurgence, while the Crimson fell from ninth to 11th in the PairWise Rankings.
Hockey East has suspended Massachusetts-Lowell senior forward Adam Chapie for one game stemming from a spearing incident at the 20-minute mark of the third period on Feb. 6 against New Hampshire. Chapie will miss the River Hawks’ game Feb. 12 game at Boston University and will be able to return to the lineup Feb. 13 … Read more
College hockey will once again head to Northern Ireland this coming November. ECAC Hockey’s St. Lawrence and Quinnipiac, along with Massachusetts and Vermont from Hockey East, are slated to compete in the second annual Friendship Four Tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland Nov. 25-26, 2016. The teams will first compete against their conference rival in a … Read more
Boston College and Boston University will play for the Beanpot title on Monday.
He missed last season while dealing with the effects of a concussion, and he showed in a Beanpot victory that he’s found his goaltending style again.
The Crimson allowed two power-play goals in the second period of an opening-round loss to Boston College.
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Monday the 23 semifinalists for the 64th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. The nation’s oldest nationally-recognized college hockey honor, the Walter Brown Award was established in 1953 by the members of the 1933 Massachusetts Rangers, the first American … Read more
Hockey East has suspended Maine forward Cedric Lacroix for one game stemming from a high-sticking incident in the first period Friday, Jan. 29 at Massachusetts. Lacroix will miss tonight’s game (Jan. 30) at Massachusetts. He will be able to return to the Black Bears’ lineup next Friday, Feb. 5, when Maine hosts Providence.
Twenty of the top men’s senior hockey players who excel both on and off the ice have been selected as candidates for the 2015-16 Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, the individual must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, … Read more
Warde Manuel has been named the new director of athletics at Michigan, effective March 14, with a five-year appointment. Manuel, a U of M alumnus who played football under Bo Schembechler, is currently the director of athletics at Connecticut. “Athletics plays a key role in the U-M community and beyond. It is a front door … Read more