2014 Northeast Regional preview: Foursome has the records to back up toughest regional claim
Boston College plays Denver and Massachusetts-Lowell plays Minnesota State in the first round at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Hockey East hands Northeastern coach Madigan one-game suspension for officiating comments
Hockey East has suspended Northeastern coach Jim Madigan for the first game of the 2014-15 season as a result of public criticism of game officials following the March 16 conference quarterfinal game at New Hampshire. “Using the media to criticize an official’s decision is contrary to league policy and is inherently unfair to the officials … Read more
2014 East Regional preview: Teams have a tangled coaching web
Union plays Vermont and Quinnipiac plays Providence in the first round Friday at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn.
Boston College’s Gaudreau named 2014 Walter Brown Award winner
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Tuesday that Boston College junior forward Johnny Gaudreau has won the 62nd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Gaudreau finished first in the final balloting ahead of teammate Bill Arnold and third-place finisher Steve Weinstein of Bentley. Leading all … Read more
Northeastern captain Manson forgoes senior season to sign with Anaheim
Northeastern junior defenseman and captain Josh Manson has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Manson was drafted in the sixth round (160th overall) of the 2011 NHL draft by Anaheim and is the son of Dave Manson, who played in the NHL for 17 seasons with seven organizations. “Josh Manson changed … Read more
Blackhawks nab New Hampshire junior van Riemsdyk
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday that they have agreed to terms with New Hampshire junior defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on a free-agent, two-year contract. Van Riemsdyk tallied four goals and 23 points in 26 games this season with the Wildcats and 75 points total in 102 games with UNH from 2011 to 2014. Last year, … Read more
Minnesota lands No. 1 seed in 2014 NCAA tournament
The field of 16 teams for the 2014 NCAA tournament was announced Sunday and with Yale not making the tournament, there will be a new national champion crowned on April 12 in Philadelphia. Three teams from the 2013 Frozen Four — Quinnipiac, St. Cloud State and Massachusetts-Lowell — are back in the tournament this year. … Read more
Massachusetts-Lowell serves notice that it’s taking multiple threats to NCAA tournament
The River Hawks’ top line recorded two goals and five assists in the Hockey East championship game.
Boston College trio, Maine duo head up Hockey East First Team All-Stars
On Thursday at the Hockey East championship banquet at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, Mass., the league announced its two 2013-14 All-Star teams, as well as a five-player honorable mention squad. 2014 First Team All-Stars 2014 Second Team All-Stars 2014 Honorable Mention All-Stars
Mercyhurst netminder Sarjeant selected Atlantic Hockey player of the year
Atlantic Hockey handed out its individual year-end awards Thursday night at the league’s annual championship reception at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. Mercyhurst goaltender Jimmy Sarjeant took home top honors as he was tabbed the AHA player of the year after going 14-0-5 with a 2.00 GAA, a .943 save percentage and one … Read more
Gaudreau, Puskarich, York win Hockey East individual awards
Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau has been named the Hockey East Warrior Player of the Year, while Eagles’ coach Jerry York has been honored as the Bob Kullen Coach of the Year, sponsored by Bauer. Gaudreau, who won the award last season, has 32 goals and 37 assists for 69 points this season as BC, … Read more
Crazy quarterfinals give way to unpredictable semifinals in Hockey East
Three of the top four seeds — Massachusetts-Lowell, Providence and New Hampshire — join eighth seed Notre Dame in Boston.
Boston College, Big Ten lead list of 10 finalists for 2014 Hobey Baker Award
National scoring leader and returning Hobey Hat Trick finalist Johnny Gaudreau, a Boston College junior, headlines the list, which also includes his teammate, senior Kevin Hayes.
Five finalists announced for inaugural Mike Richter Award
The five finalists for the first-ever Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in NCAA Division I hockey were announced Wednesday. The finalists and eventual winner will be chosen by a committee of coaches, scouts and media members with the winner being announced at the Frozen Four in Philadelphia. Overall, the five goaltenders have a … Read more
Hockey East names All-Rookie team, seven individual awards
Hockey East announced its 2013-14 All-Rookie Team on Wednesday, in addition to a handful of year-end individual honors. Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau was named the Squad Locker scoring champion after putting up 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points – nine more than second-place Kevin Hayes, Gaudreau’s linemate. Eagles’ freshman Thatcher Demko won … Read more
Parker to receive Hockey East Founders Medal on March 21
Longtime Boston University coach Jack Parker will become the first coach to receive the Hockey East Founders Medal this Friday night (March 21) between semifinal games at the TD Garden. The Hockey East Founders Medal was established in 2009 upon the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the conference. The 2013-14 season marks the league’s … Read more
Atlantic Hockey honors 18 on three All-Conference Teams
Atlantic Hockey announced its three All-Conference Teams on Thursday as 18 players were honored. 2014 AHA All-Conference First Team 2014 AHA All-Conference Second Team 2014 AHA All-Conference Third Team
Future unknown for Hockey East’s single-elimination first round despite positive debut
The playoff format will change again next season with the addition of a 12th team, and coaches want to see a best-of-three series in the first round.
Pressure gets narrowed into one game in new Hockey East first-round format
The number of unhappy coaches, athletic directors and presidents at the end of the weekend likely will have a lot to do with whether this same do-or-die format is around next year.
Minnesota unseats Boston College as top team in D-I men’s poll
By virtue of Minnesota’s two wins over Penn State and Boston College losing its first game in three months, there is a new team at the top of the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll – the Gophers. Minnesota garnered 37 first-place votes and BC registered 12. Boston College lost to Notre Dame last Saturday and … Read more