Frozen Four preview: Defense the focal point for ‘battle-tested’ Providence
The Friars are back in the Frozen Four after 30 years, and goaltender Jon Gillies and a mobile defense will be on display.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Hobey Hat Trick is Boston University’s Eichel, North Dakota’s McIntyre, Harvard’s Vesey
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award is down to three finalists – the Hobey Hat Trick – for the 2015 award in Boston University freshman forward Jack Eichel, North Dakota junior goaltender Zane McIntyre and Harvard junior forward Jimmy Vesey. The three finalists were selected from the initial list of 10 candidates by the 27-member selection … Read more
Hometown captain Acciari guides Providence to a long-sought Frozen Four appearance
The Friars haven’t played in a Frozen Four since 1985.
Panthers sign Boston College junior blueliner Matheson
Boston College junior defenseman Michael Matheson will forego his senior season of eligibility after signing an entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Matheson will report to San Antonio of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout. “Michael was a true Eagle, a great representative of our program,” BC coach Jerry York said … Read more
Vermont goalie Hoffman signs with Wild, forgoes senior season with Catamounts
The Minnesota Wild has agreed to terms with Vermont goaltender Brody Hoffman to an entry-level contract for the 2015-16 season. Hoffman will give up his senior season with the Catamounts in signing the contract. Hoffman went 13-6-2 with a 2.06 GAA, a .922 save percentage and one shutout in 22 games in 2014-15. He posted … Read more
Under the radar, Boston University’s Rodrigues keeps making big contributions
Overshadowed by linemate Jack Eichel, Evan Rodrigues has 16 goals and 45 points in his last 23 games.
Less extra-attacker drama but the same result for Frozen Four-bound Providence
The Friars allowed three extra-attacker goals in a first-round win over Miami but sealed the deal in much less heart-stopping fashion Sunday.
Miami comes painfully close to completing miracle comeback against Providence
The RedHawks scored three times with an extra attacker in the final 8:34 and had a chance to tie late.
In ‘heavyweight fight,’ Boston University comes up with a late knockout
The Terriers did what they do best — win the third period — to advance to the Frozen Four.
Denver gets better of matchup of elite defensemen against Boston College
With each team skating three NHL draft picks on defense, goals figured to be at a premium Saturday between Denver and Boston College in the opening game of the East Regional.
New Hampshire blueliner Pesce leaves early for Carolina deal
New Hampshire junior defenseman Brett Pesce signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, giving up his senior season with the Wildcats. “Brett has been a tremendous asset to our hockey program both on and off the ice,” said UNH coach Dick Umile in a statement. “We all wish him nothing but … Read more
Best offense beats best defense, but Boston University’s advantage is slim
Boston University’s offense, tops in the nation at 3.89 goals per game, faced Yale, whose defense, at a microscopic 1.59 goals allowed per game, was similarly the country’s best.
2015 East Regional preview: Two teams enter after a win, two enter after a break
Miami, Denver, Boston College and Providence play in Providence, R.I.
2015 Northeast Regional preview: No strangers to deep NCAA tournament runs in quartet
Boston University, Minnesota-Duluth, Minnesota and Yale play in Manchester, N.H.
Nation’s top goal scorer Vesey is Harvard’s first Walter Brown winner since 2005
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Tuesday that Harvard junior forward Jimmy Vesey is the winner of the 63rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Vesey finished first in the final balloting just ahead of Boston University freshman Jack Eichel. “Jimmy is a great player … Read more
A quick look at the Northeast Regional, where Boston University is the top seed
Minnesota, Minnesota-Duluth and Yale join the Terriers in Manchester, N.H.
A quick look at the East Regional, where Miami is the top seed
The RedHawks join Denver, Boston College and Providence in Providence, R.I.
Notre Dame’s Hinostroza leaving school, to sign with hometown Blackhawks
Notre Dame sophomore forward Vince Hinostroza announced on Twitter Saturday that his college days will come to a close once he signs with the Chicago Blackhawks. pic.twitter.com/G7lKVUitLC — Vinnie Hinostroza (@Hinostroza12) March 22, 2015 Hinostroza led the Irish in scoring this season with 11 goals and 33 assists for 44 points in 42 games. … Read more
Boston University sees shades of 2009 in run to Hockey East title
The Terriers have won the Beanpot and both league titles, just like they did the last time they won the national championship.
Comeback stories take different directions for Boston University, New Hampshire
The Terriers are moving on to the Hockey East title game after rallying from a poor start, while the Wildcats’ season revival ended in the semifinals.