Four former Massachusetts-Lowell players who left an indelible mark on the program have been named “Legends of Lowell Hockey” and will be honored during Saturday’s Homecoming game against Merrimack at the Tsongas Center. The honorees, all of whom were previously elected to the university’s athletic Hall of Fame, include forwards Mike McElligott and Steve Woods, … Read more
The Friars have avoided a national championship hangover, while the Warriors were picked to finish 11th in Hockey East.
Travis Roy was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first shift for Boston University but he still dreams the same dreams of many hockey players.
Maine assistant Ben Guite has been promoted to associate head coach. Guite is entering his third season with the Black Bears. “Ben has demonstrated excellence as a recruiter and as a coach,” said Maine head coach Red Gendron in a news release. “He has earned this promotion and will no doubt continue his exceptional work … Read more
The Minutemen rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat Colorado College last Saturday for a road sweep.
Let’s Play Hockey and the Herb Brooks Foundation on Thursday identified the top 20 goaltenders named to their watch list for the 2016 Mike Richter Award. The award is given annually to the top goalie in NCAA Division I hockey. Massachusetts-Lowell’s Connor Hellebuyck won the inaugural award in 2014 and Zane McIntyre from North Dakota … Read more
For the first time in three seasons, the league has no new members and no new playoff system.
Three UConn recruits – forwards Maxim Letunov and Tage Thompson along with defenseman Miles Gendron — were all ranked among the top 30 college recruits by the International Scouting Service.
The Eagles return leading scorer Alex Tuch and feature three highly touted freshmen forwards.
The Terriers lost Hobey Baker Award winner Jack Eichel and goaltender Matt O’Connor after coming oh-so-close to the national title.
The Black Bears lost Devin Shore and Ben Hutton to the pros after a 10th-place finish last season.
The River Hawks lost only three players to graduation after last season.
The Minutemen lost a pair of key players to the pros after a last-place finish in Hockey East.
The Warriors have a good offensive corps but need to shore up a deficient defense.
The Wildcats have gone behind the 8-ball with bad opening months in the past two seasons.
But another Roy — Kevin’s brother Derick — could have a big say in how well the Huskies do this season.
The Friars lost goaltender Jon Gillies and a number of key forwards after winning their first title.
The Catamounts have increase their win total in each of the last three seasons.
Two first-team All-Americans from last season return at the position.
The NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee announced Thursday the host sites for the 2017 regionals. The East Regional has been awarded to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., and will be hosted by Brown on March 24-25, while the Northeast Regional will be held at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, N.H., … Read more