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.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
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.
Boston College gives plenty of reasons why it’s the team to beat
The Eagles have a dominant top line and depth that’s providing a comfortable scoring margin.
Notre Dame’s Beers enters plea agreement in 2013 disorderly conduct charge
According to the South Bend Tribune, Notre Dame senior defenseman Jared Beers has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct stemming from an incident in February 2013 where he was accused of assaulting a female bar manager at Brother’s Bar and Grill in South Bend, Ind. The report states that Beers entered into a plea agreement last … Read more
TMQ: Taking notice of Minnesota State while Union keeps rolling along
Our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Notre Dame defenseman Russo ruled academically ineligible
Notre Dame junior defenseman Robbie Russo has been ruled academically ineligible by the university, according to a report in the South Bend Tribune. Russo did not play this past weekend against Lake Superior State and Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson isn’t sure when Russo will return. “He’s trying to do some things to get a … Read more
Boston University defenseman Grzelcyk out for season with shoulder injury
According to the student paper at Boston University, the Daily Free Press, sophomore defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. Grzelcyk reportedly suffered the injury in practice back on Jan. 9. On the season, Grzelcyk had three goals and 11 points over 19 games. To add to … Read more
Parker’s jersey retirement ceremony at Boston University slated for Feb. 15
Boston University will officially retire Jack Parker’s No. 6 in a ceremony during the Terriers’ game against New Hampshire on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Agganis Arena. Parker’s No. 6, the number he wore as a player, will join Travis Roy’s No. 24 as the only retired numbers in the program’s history. The intention to retire … Read more
Eighteen players nominated for 2014 Hockey Humanitarian Award
Repeat honorees Jordan Heywood of Merrimack and Jeffrey Reppucci of Holy Cross are among the group.
Wrapping up Frozen Fenway, where the weather didn’t want to cooperate
Attendance was also down, but the ice crew got high marks for getting the rink to a playable state.
TMQ: PairWise shows which teams have more work to do than others
There are four teams on the wrong side of the bubble that might surprise some: Denver, North Dakota, Western Michigan and Miami.
In spite of it all, players say they loved Frozen Fenway
The puck got stuck in puddles, icing became a near physical impossibility, and players picked up what felt like five pounds of water on their sodden jerseys.
Strolling down memory lane with some Hockey East highlights
Columnist David H. Hendrickson looks at his top 15 memories since he started covering Hockey East for USCHO in 1996.
Balance quietly making Vermont a tough opponent to face
The Catamounts are ranked in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll after winning their tournament.
Merrimack-Russian Red Stars exhibition game canceled
Due to Thursday’s snowstorm, Merrimack’s Thursday afternoon exhibition against the Russian Red Stars has been canceled with no makeup date scheduled. Fans who purchased a ticket for the game may redeem them for admission to any “non-premium” game through the remainder of the 2013-14 season.
TMQ: When winning isn’t enough at a regular season tournament
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
A quick look at the UConn Hockey Classic, Ledyard National Bank Classic
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Sunday.
A quick look at the Florida College Hockey Classic, Catamount Cup
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Saturday.