Connecticut trying to avoid overconfidence after stunning sweep
The Huskies beat first-place Massachusetts-Lowell twice last weekend but think back to a negative result shortly after one of their last big wins.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Vermont’s Shaw assessed one-game suspension from Hockey East for charging against Boston University
Hockey East has suspended Vermont junior forward Brady Shaw for one game stemming from a charging incident at 17:22 of the third period at Boston University on Dec. 5. Shaw will miss the Catamounts’ Dec. 11 contest against St. Lawrence and will be eligible to return to action Dec. 12 at St. Lawrence.
Trio of NCAA standouts named to Sweden’s preliminary World Junior roster
A trio of current NCAA players have been selected to Sweden’s preliminary IIHF World Junior Championship roster Defenseman William Lagesson (Massachusetts) and forwards Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson (Boston University) and Fredrik Olofsson (Nebraska-Omaha) are the three Swedish NCAA standouts (all freshmen) eligible for the World Junior team. Lagesson has two goals and four assists for six … Read more
Massachusetts names former American International, Quinnipiac assistant Johnson director of hockey operations
Graham Johnson has joined the Massachusetts hockey staff as the program’s director of hockey operations. Johnson comes to the Minutemen after most recently serving as the head coach and general manager of the junior-level Connecticut Nighthawks (EHL/MJHL) in Simsbury, Conn. “The director of operations is a complicated position that requires array of skills, including organization, … Read more
UMass-Lowell gets the hardware at the Friendship Four, but the real victor is college hockey
The game developed a new global stage, and the tournament is set to return to Belfast next season.
November HCA awards go to Quinnipiac’s Garteig, Boston College’s White
Quinnipiac senior goaltender Michael Garteig has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Player of the Month for November, while Boston College freshman forward Colin White is the HCA Rookie of the Month. Garteig went 7-0-2 last month and led all ECAC Hockey goalies in games played (9) minutes (528:51), wins (7) and shutouts (2). … Read more
Providence’s Walman, Boston University’s Hickey invited to Canada’s World Junior selection camp
Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that Providence sophomore defenseman Jake Walman and Boston University sophomore defenseman Brandon Hickey have been invited to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp. Walman is a dual Canadian/United States citizen who calls Toronto home, while Hickey is from Leduc, Alta. A total of 30 players (the other 28 are from the … Read more
20 things in and around Hockey East worth being thankful for
On Thanksgiving, David H. Hendrickson departs from the weekly look at Hockey East to give thanks.
NCAA players, recruits listed on latest NHL Central Scouting ‘Players to Watch’ rankings
NHL Central Scouting released on Tuesday its latest ‘Players to Watch’ list for the 2016 NHL Draft and it is packed with current college players and future recruits. The players are given A, B or C ratings – an A is a first-round candidate, a B is a second- or third-round candidate and a C … Read more
Connecticut’s Segalla gets one-game ban from Hockey East for spearing against Quinnipiac
Hockey East has suspended Connecticut junior defenseman Ryan Segalla for one game stemming from a spearing incident at 3:05 of the second period against Quinnipiac on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Segalla will miss UConn’s next game on Tuesday, Nov. 24 against Boston College, but will be eligible to return to action Saturday, Dec. 5 against Massachusetts-Lowell.
Home has given little comfort so far for Vermont
After losing six games against nationally ranked opponents early in the home schedule, the Catamounts finally got a win last Friday.
Boston University’s McAvoy suspended one game by Hockey East
Hockey East on Saturday suspended Boston University freshman defenseman Charlie McAvoy for one game.
With teams high in the rankings, these are heady times for Hockey East
Defending national champion Providence (No. 1), Boston College (No. 2) and UMass-Lowell (No. 5) are among six Hockey East teams in the top 20.
Maine’s Vesey suspended one game by Hockey East for spearing incident versus Boston College
Hockey East has suspended Maine sophomore forward Nolan Vesey for one game stemming from a spearing incident at the 20-minute mark of the third period after the game ended at Boston College Sunday, Nov. 8. Vesey will miss the Black Bears’ Nov. 13 contest against Massachusetts-Lowell at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass., and will … Read more
At Providence, the blue line turns on the red light
The Friars’ defensemen have accounted for 12 of the team’s 32 goals this season, including seven from Jake Walman.
Hockey East hands down one-game suspension to Massachusetts’ Iacobellis for high-sticking incident
Hockey East has suspended Massachusetts senior forward Steven Iacobellis for one game stemming from a high-sticking incident at 11:45 of the second period at Boston College on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Iacobellis will miss this Friday’s contest at Connecticut at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn., and will be eligible to return to action Saturday, Nov. … Read more
Robert Morris’ Gibson, Connecticut’s Letunov net HCA national honors for October
Robert Morris senior forward Greg Gibson has been selected as the Hockey Commissioners Association Player of the Month for October, while Connecticut’s Max Letunov is the HCA National Rookie of the Month. Gibson has recorded a point in each of Robert Morris’ first six games and multiple points in five of the six games. He … Read more
Foegele signs with OHL’s Frontenacs, leaves New Hampshire after five games of sophomore season
New Hampshire announced Friday that sophomore forward Warren Foegele has left the Wildcats and signed with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. Foegele, a third-round pick by Carolina in the 2014 NHL draft, posted five goals and 16 points in 34 games in 2014-15. This season, Foegele had one assist through five games … Read more
Maturity, offseason surgery put Boston College’s Demko on track for stingy start
Demko had the labrums in both hips repaired to relieve pain when he stretches for saves.
Bracco bolts Boston College for OHL’s Kitchener Rangers
Boston College forward Jeremy Bracco has decided to depart the program, according to a school-issued press release sent out Wednesday morning. Then Wednesday afternoon, the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers announced that Bracco had signed with the club. The Freeport, N.Y., native recorded three assists (all on Oct. 23 at Colorado College) in five games played for … Read more