36-goal, 80-point season yields Hobey Baker Award for Boston College’s Gaudreau
Boston College junior forward Johnny Gaudreau is the recipient of the 2014 Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
In accepting first Mike Richter Award, Hellebuyck credits Massachusetts-Lowell goaltending partner
Battling with Doug Carr for the starting role helped improve the River Hawks goalie’s game.
Timely Union penalty kill helps Dutchmen advance to Frozen Four championship game
While the pattern in the postseason for Union has been to stymie opponents with quick bursts of goals, it was a timely penalty kill that helped the Dutchmen advance to Saturday’s national championship game.
In just over five minutes, Boston College sees golden opportunity turn to disaster
The Eagles had a chance to tie the Frozen Four semifinal against Union on a five-minute power play but ended up falling behind by two goals shortly thereafter.
To different degrees, all four teams in Philadelphia leaning on Frozen Four experience
Boston College, Minnesota and Union played in the Frozen Four in 2012, while North Dakota did in 2011.
Former Boston University coach Parker gets Legend of Hockey award
Former Boston University coach Jack Parker has been named the 2014 Legend of Hockey award from the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation. A three-time recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award as the Division I men’s coach of the year, Parker retired last season after 40 years coaching the Terriers. He won three national championships — … Read more
Analysis: Union can counter Boston College’s top line with depth
The first Frozen Four semifinal matches teams that have experience in the situation.
Frozen Four preview: Gaudreau, potent top line key Boston College offense
If a team is able to stop the Eagles’ top line, can it stop this offense entirely?
Hellebuyck leaves Massachusetts-Lowell after two seasons, signs with Jets
Hockey East first-team goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets and will leave Massachusetts-Lowell after two seasons.
Wilson gives up senior season at Massachusetts-Lowell to sign with Penguins
Scott Wilson has signed an entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins and won’t return for his senior season at Massachusetts-Lowell.
The perfect complement: Boston College’s Hayes much more than a Gaudreau appendage
The Eagles senior possesses a level of skill not seen in a collegiate player of his size in a long time.
Frozen Four teams look back on turning points that directed them toward Philadelphia
North Dakota, Union and Boston College are able to pinpoint key moments in the season, but Minnesota doesn’t identify a crossroads.
Wild signs Massachusetts-Lowell defenseman Folin to two-year deal
The Minnesota Wild has signed Massachusetts-Lowell sophomore defenseman Christian Folin to a two-year, entry-level contact and is expected to join the club in Chicago. “Christian is an impressive package of size, mobility, and puck-moving ability,” said Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr in a statement. “He plays a very mature game that we feel should allow … Read more
The irresistible force wins, but Boston College needed more to get past Massachusetts-Lowell
The Eagles got four goals past Connor Hellebuyck and Massachusetts-Lowell but it had to blend in a strong defense, too.
The other guy: In loss, Minnesota State’s Huggins does his best to match Hellebuyck
The Mavericks goaltender stopped 34 of 35 shots in a loss to Massachusetts-Lowell
Concerns put to rest after Boston College dominates in regional opener
The Eagles scored three first-period goals after a 13-day layoff to rout Denver.
Another quick response for Union, and it seals a Frozen Four spot
The Dutchmen answered a Providence goal after just 78 seconds in the East Regional final to clinch their second trip to the Frozen Four in three years.
Providence suffocates Quinnipiac in Bobcats’ second straight NCAA shutout exit
The Bobcats were stymied, stalled and stonewalled at every turn against the surprising Friars, who handed Quinnipiac its first shutout of the season — and the first since last April’s soberingly similar 4-0 loss to Yale in the national title game.
A more physical game, but another consistent effort for Union in a season full of them
The Dutchmen used a decisive counterpunch to beat Vermont in the East Regional semifinals.
Our conference columnists offer NCAA regionals thoughts, predictions
USCHO’s conference writers analyze the games in which the teams they cover are involved.