Though he eventually became known as Johnny Hockey, leading the nation in scoring the last two years and being named the 2014 winner of the Hobey Baker Award, Johnny Gaudreau has had to endure times that tested his belief in himself.
National finalist Union had four players tabbed All-Americans with the selections announced Friday afternoon. Minnesota, who Union will play Saturday night for the NCAA championship, had three players chosen, while semifinalist Boston College also had a trio of players. The fourth team in the Frozen Four, North Dakota, did not have an All-American this season. … Read more
Maine defenseman Brice O’Connor was named the 2014 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner on Friday.
On the day he won the 2014 Hobey Baker Award, Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau signed with the Calgary Flames.
Boston College junior forward Johnny Gaudreau is the recipient of the 2014 Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
Battling with Doug Carr for the starting role helped improve the River Hawks goalie’s 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.
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.
Boston College, Minnesota and Union played in the Frozen Four in 2012, while North Dakota did in 2011.
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
The first Frozen Four semifinal matches teams that have experience in the situation.
If a team is able to stop the Eagles’ top line, can it stop this offense entirely?
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.
Scott Wilson has signed an entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins and won’t return for his senior season at Massachusetts-Lowell.
The Eagles senior possesses a level of skill not seen in a collegiate player of his size in a long time.
North Dakota, Union and Boston College are able to pinpoint key moments in the season, but Minnesota doesn’t identify a crossroads.
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 Eagles got four goals past Connor Hellebuyck and Massachusetts-Lowell but it had to blend in a strong defense, too.
The Mavericks goaltender stopped 34 of 35 shots in a loss to Massachusetts-Lowell
The Eagles scored three first-period goals after a 13-day layoff to rout Denver.