For just a bunch of dogs, Massachusetts-Lowell is awfully close to history
The River Hawks can become only the second team to win three straight Hockey East playoff titles with a win in Saturday’s championship game.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Eichel lands more awards as Hockey East Player, Rookie of the Year
More Hockey East awards were doled out Thursday night as Boston University freshman Jack Eichel took home both the 2015 Warrior Player of the Year and Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Year awards. It is the first time both awards have gone to the same player since the 1992-93 season when Maine’s Paul Kariya took … Read more
Of Hockey East’s semifinalists, some need playoff title more than others
Boston University is a lock for the NCAA tournament, while New Hampshire can only get in with the automatic bid. UMass-Lowell and Vermont are in uncertain territory.
Hockey East recognizes All-Rookie Team, announces seven other awards
Hockey East announced on Wednesday the 2014-15 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and seven other awards. Mike Paliotta of Vermont is the Old Time Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman and Providence’s Noel Acciari is the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards Best Defensive Forward. Additionally, Boston College’s Michael Sit and Northeastern’s Dalen Hedges will receive the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award. … Read more
HEWBA awards announced with Boston University’s Eichel leading the way
The Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association has announced its award winners for the 2014-15 season. Boston University freshman Jack Eichel is a unanimous selection for Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team All-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Boston University head coach David Quinn, who helped lead the Terriers to an 11-win turnaround from the 2013-14 regular season, was named the association’s Coach of the Year. Ballots were received from print, web and broadcast media covering the 12 league schools, as well from as regional and national media. The official Hockey East awards will be announced by the league at its annual banquet on Thursday night. HEWBA All-Hockey East First Team HEWBA All-Hockey East Second Team HEWBA Hockey East All-Rookie Team
Think Boston University’s Eichel is full of himself? You don’t know Jack
The freshman phenom leads the country in scoring and will be a top-two pick in the NHL draft. His coach and teammates say you’d never know it from how he acts off the ice.
Maine blueliner Hutton gives up senior year for deal with Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that the team has signed Maine defenseman Ben Hutton. Hutton recorded 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) with the Black Bears this season. In 108 career games at Maine, Hutton scored 28 goals and 37 assists for 65 points. He was named a Second Team All-American, named to the Hockey … Read more
Montour one and done at Massachusetts, signs with Anaheim
Massachusetts freshman defenseman Brandon Montour has signed with the Anaheim Ducks, foregoing the final three years of his collegiate eligibility. Montour was selected by Anaheim in the second round (55th overall) of the 2014 NHL draft – the highest draft pick in UMass history. “I am excited to be signing with the Anaheim Ducks,” said … Read more
Massachusetts forward Vatrano leaves school for Boston deal
Frank Vatrano will forgo his junior and senior seasons for Massachusetts after signing a free-agent contract with the Boston Bruins this week, according to masslive.com. Vatrano, who was second on the Minutemen with 28 points (18 goals, 10 assists) in 2014-15, played junior hockey in 2009-10 and 2002-13 for the Boston Jr. Bruins. Absolutely humbled … Read more
Hockey East’s top teams prepare to see whether week off helped or hurt
Four teams that played last weekend (and played, and played in Notre Dame’s case) face off against four teams that got first-round byes.
Shore leaves Maine to sign with Dallas; Hutton may be next
Maine junior forward and captain Devin Shore is leaving the team to sign with the Dallas Stars. According to the Bangor Daily News, Shore will report to the AHL’s Texas Stars. Shore, drafted by Dallas in the second round (61st overall) of the 2012 NHL draft, led the Black Bears in scoring all three years … Read more
UMass-Notre Dame marathon also was taxing on officials, radio voices
Hockey East has some relief for the officiating crew after the longest game in college hockey history, which wrapped up a long day for UMass broadcasters.
Gunn withdraws from Northeastern to ‘pursue other opportunities’
Northeastern junior defenseman Mike Gunn has withdrawn from the university to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a school-issued press release “I would like to thank Mike for his hard work with our program for the past three seasons,” Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan said in a statement. “We wish him the best in the future.” Gunn, … Read more
Northeastern’s Roy, Denver’s Heinen pick up monthly HCA honors
Northeastern junior Kevin Roy and Denver freshman Danton Heinen took home Hockey Commissioners’ Associational national honors for February. Roy was named HCA National Division I Player of the Month and Heiner was selected as HCA National Rookie of the Month. Roy led the nation with 17 points during the month of February on an NCAA-best … Read more
Slow start, strong finish: New Hampshire carries hot streak into playoffs
The Wildcats have won five straight entering a first-round Hockey East playoff series against Connecticut.
Hockey East hands Northeastern’s Madigan two-game suspension for behavior toward officials
Northeastern coach Jim Madigan has been suspended for his team’s final two regular season games because of what Hockey East called unsportsmanlike behavior directed at officials.
Heading into final weekend, Hockey East has a number of close races to watch
The top four teams earn a first-round bye and a home quarterfinal series, while the next four teams host in the first round.
Boston University ruins Northeastern’s Cinderella story, but Terriers are no wicked stepsisters
BU won its 30th Beanpot not through blue-blood hockey privilege nor by accident. The Terriers won it the old fashioned way. Through hard work.
Two-week delay changes dynamics of Beanpot title, consolation games
Northeastern plays Boston University for the title on Monday after Harvard and Boston College skate for third.
As talk of conference changes continues, commissioner says he understands why
The Hockey East commissioner called rumors about Notre Dame talking about leaving gossip, but changes in college athletics could give reason for a number of schools to explore the landscape.