The sound of victory: The tunes that get cranked up in winning locker rooms
When the coaches leave the room after a win, the music gets loud. Here’s what teams have picked to listen to and why.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Hockey East lands six of 18 nominees for inaugural Mike Richter Award
Six Hockey East goaltenders were among the 18 nominated for the inaugural Mike Richter Award, given to the most outstanding goaltender in Division I men’s hockey.
Boston University retiring Parker’s No. 6 on Feb. 28
Boston University will retire Jack Parker’s No. 6 in a ceremony during the first intermission of the game against Northeastern on Friday (Feb. 28) at Agganis Arena. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on Feb. 15 against New Hampshire, but the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
The best and worst possible outcomes for Hockey East teams on the final weekend
Five teams have a shot at second place as the regular season winds down.
D-I men’s poll shows Boston College retaining the top spot, but it’s not unanimous
Boston College remains the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, but as was the case with the Feb. 17 poll, the Eagles were one vote shy of being a unanimous No. 1 team. Last week, BC beat and tied Massachusetts-Lowell and earned 49 first-place votes. Idle Minnesota stayed at No. 2 and … Read more
First-round bye a long shot, but Notre Dame hopes veterans play big late
The team mathematically is still able to reach fifth place and a first-round playoff bye, but that has become a bit unrealistic with just three league games to play.
Near-perfect: Boston College gets 49 first-place nods, stays atop D-I men’s rankings
It was almost unanimous, but Boston College retained its spot at the top of the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll this week with 49 of a possible first-place votes and 999 total voting points out of a possible 1,000. The Eagles started the week winning the Beanpot over Northeastern and then swept Vermont. BC also … Read more
Maine’s Lomberg gets one-game suspension from Hockey East for elbowing incident
Hockey East has suspended Maine sophomore forward Ryan Lomberg for one game after an elbowing infraction in the game against Merrimack on Feb. 15. Lomberg will be eligible to return on Saturday, Feb. 22, against Northeastern.
Boston University-New Hampshire game postponed to Monday
Boston University has postponed Saturday’s home game against New Hampshire because of an incoming snowstorm. The game will be played at 4 p.m. EST Monday, Feb. 17. Saturday’s game had been scheduled to include the number retirement ceremony for former Terriers player and coach Jack Parker. That has been moved to the final home game … Read more
Vermont’s ‘culture change’ carries the program out of Hockey East’s depths
Just three years after the school’s second Frozen Four bid, Vermont finished dead last in Hockey East. Now it’s on its way back.
Boston College unseats Minnesota at top of D-I men’s poll
With 47 first-place votes, Boston College has supplanted Minnesota as the No. 1-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll this week. The Eagles, ranked No. 2 a week ago, took over the top rankings with wins last week over Boston University in the Beanpot semifinals and against Merrimack. Minnesota, which was swept by … Read more
For Northeastern, more than a quarter-century of close calls but no Beanpot titles
The Huskies’ drought stretches to 26 years after a loss to Boston College in the championship game.
Once again, Boston College finds another gear to extend Beanpot stranglehold
For years, in these type of environments the Eagles have displayed a cool, composed game, machine-like in its efficiency and punctual with its reliability.
Boston College’s Gaudreau, Demko win HCA awards for January
Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau, who led the nation in scoring in January, has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for January, while BC freshman goaltender Thatcher Demko has earned HCA Rookie of the Month honors. Gaudreau tallied eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points in eight … Read more
Hockey East’s nonconference strength gives league teams a PairWise boost
In a season where league members played more nonconference games than ever, Hockey East has a national-best 72-39-15 record.
TMQ: Teams need a February surge for a chance at success
Each week, Tuesday Morning Quarterback looks at the big events and big topics in Division I men’s college hockey.
Boston College embraces Beanpot pressure; Boston University lives a nightmare
The Terriers will remember the chances that didn’t go in against the Eagles, who will play for a fifth straight Beanpot title.
Does Northeastern finally have the stuff of Beanpot champions?
Goaltending, special teams and discipline are in the formula for the Huskies, who face Boston College next Monday for the title.
Boston College leads Walter Brown Award nominations with three candidates
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Monday the 16 semifinalists for the 62nd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I men’s college hockey player in New England. Eleven teams are represented in the candidates, including eight players from Hockey East, six from ECAC Hockey and two from Atlantic Hockey. The … Read more
Northeastern, Boston University on different tracks heading into Beanpot
The Huskies are in second place in Hockey East, while the Terriers are in 10th.