Hockey East newcomer Connecticut expects challenge in new competition
But coach Mike Cavanaugh has more familiarity with his new league than with Atlantic Hockey.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
After culling roster, Boston University moves forward with heralded freshman class
Potential top pick Jack Eichel highlights the rookie crop, while goaltending could be a challenge.
Without Gaudreau, Boston College turns to large sophomore class
The Eagles also have experience in net, where Thatcher Demko emerged as the top goaltender last season.
Your team lost to a CIS school? Here’s why you shouldn’t read too much into it
Last year, four teams lost their opening weekend exhibition games, and three went on to have winning records at the end of the season.
Twenty goalies named to first Mike Richter Award watch list for 2014-15 season
A total of 20 goaltenders were named to the first Mike Richter Award watch list on Friday. The award, which was presented for the first time last season to Massachusetts-Lowell’s Connor Hellebuyck, honors the top netminder in NCAA Division I hockey. The list does not include freshman and according to a press release, additions and … Read more
Schedule announced for second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge
Fourteen teams will compete this fall in the second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge. Nine of 12 Hockey East schools will join five of the six Big Ten schools in 20 designated games to be played between Oct. 10 and Nov. 29, with 10 games scheduled in Hockey East arenas and 10 in Big Ten venues. … Read more
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact goaltenders for 2014-15
Last season’s top goaltender is playing pro hockey, but a number of successful netminders are back.
Former U.S. Olympian Bellamy named to Merrimack women’s coaching staff
Merrimack announced recently that two-time United States Olympics silver medalist Kacey Bellamy has been named as an assistant coach for the women’s team as it readies for the Division I ranks in 2015-16. “My coaching philosophy has been to recruit great players and great people who work to build a successful program, and our assistant … Read more
Ex-Vermont forward O’Connor named to USA Hockey post
Former Vermont forward Mike O’Connor has been named director of major giving for the USA Hockey Foundation. O’Connor played for the Catamounts from 1981 to 1985.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact defensemen for 2014-15
The crop of college defensemen who will make the biggest marks this season is a diverse one.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2014-15
Size doesn’t always matter when it comes to the forwards that could make a difference in college hockey this season.
NCAA grants Collier waiver to play this season at Northeastern after transfer
Brendan Collier is eligible to play this season for Northeastern after the former Boston University player won an appeal with the NCAA.
McLaughlin promoted to full-time director of hockey ops at Northeastern
Former Northeastern captain Mike McLaughlin has been named the Huskies’ new director of hockey operations. McLaughlin joins the coaching staff in a full-time capacity after spending the past two seasons as a volunteer graduate assistant.
Update: Boston mayor supportive of games in Belfast, not moving Beanpot
The Beanpot in Belfast? The idea apparently has the backing of Boston’s mayor.
Providence tabbed to finish first in Hockey East by coaches, media alike
Providence was picked to finish first in the Hockey East standings in separate coaches’ and media polls released this week. The Friars earned seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and 26 first-place nods in the Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association poll. Hockey East Preseason Coaches’ Poll Hockey East Preseason Media Poll Additionally, the … Read more
Leaman going into Cortland C-Club Hall
Providence coach Nate Leaman will be inducted into the Cortland C-Club Hall of Fame during its 46th annual banquet and ceremonies on Saturday, Sept. 13. Leaman is a 1997 graduate of Cortland, where he served as a captain his junior and senior years. He currently ranks 11th at the school in career assists and 18th … Read more
Marrochello named new Boston University AD
Drew Marrochello, who has been acting as Boston University’s interim director of athletics since July, when former director Michael Lynch stepped down, has had the interim tag removed. Marrochello joined BU in 2005 as associate athletic director for internal affairs and was promoted to deputy director of athletics, a position he has held for the … Read more
Merrimack brings aboard former Massachusetts assistant Gilligan as new associate head coach
Merrimack announced Wednesday the hiring of former Massachusetts assistant coach Bill Gilligan as the Warriors’ new associate head coach. “I am thrilled to be working with Bill again,” Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy said in a news release. “He is a tireless worker and an excellent evaluator of talent. He is the perfect compliment to … Read more
Northeastern promotes Smith from hockey ops director to assistant coach
Northeastern announced on Thursday that Jason Smith as been promoted to assistant coach after previously serving as the director of hockey operations for the Huskies. Smith replaces Patrick Foley, who resigned in August after three seasons at Northeastern. “We are thrilled to add Jason as an assistant coach on our staff,” Northeastern coach Jim Madigan … Read more
New Hampshire goalie DeSmith arrested over domestic dispute
New Hampshire senior goaltender Casey DeSmith was arrested last weekend after a domestic dispute, according to Foster’s Daily Democrat. At 12:59 a.m. on Aug. 31, Durham police officers received a call from a woman who stated she was a domestic violence victim and that DeSmith had assaulted her. Once the officers located DeSmith, he was … Read more