TMQ: A winning pair in Providence, ECAC Hockey’s strength and realignment readjustment
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Northeastern’s Ferriero handed two-game suspension by Hockey East
Hockey East announced Monday that it has suspended Northeastern senior forward Cody Ferriero for two games as a result a slashing incident on Saturday, Oct. 26, at St. Lawrence. Ferriero, who has a goal and three assists with 39 penalty minutes in four games this season, will miss this coming weekend’s home-and-home set with Boston … Read more
Merrimack to field D-I women’s team starting with 2015-16 season
Merrimack announced Thursday that the women’s program’s first varsity season in Hockey East will begin with the 2015-16 season. Erin Hamlen will be the Warriors’ first head coach. “We are excited to bring a quality women’s hockey program to Hockey East,” said Merrimack president Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D., in a statement. “This varsity program will … Read more
Power play leading early offensive surge for Northeastern
The Huskies have scored eight of their 20 goals through four games while on the man advantage.
TMQ: Northeastern, Lake Superior State offer surprises, while Wisconsin takes a fall
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Ex-Boston University coach Parker to guide U.S. Men’s National Select Team
Former Boston University head coach Jack Parker has been named head coach of the 2013 United States Men’s National Select Team that will compete in the 2013 Deutschland Cup from Nov. 8-10 in Munich, Germany. The event includes teams from Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany and the U.S., which participates in the event in odd-numbered years. Ben … Read more
Providence determined to not let nonconference woes stand in its way this season
The Friars opened with a home sweep of Minnesota State; last season, a poor nonconference record helped keep them out of the NCAA tournament.
TMQ: A reward for Sacred Heart; Notre Dame in the national picture; Big Ten halves
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Schedule, playoffs get significant changes as Hockey East welcomes Notre Dame
Teams have seven fewer conference games in 2013-14, and everyone makes the playoffs for the first time in nearly two decades.
Vermont improves its team culture and hopes the wins follow
The Catamounts put faith in their senior class to lead them out of a down period.
Close to league titles last season, Providence has nucleus to challenge again
The Friars’ success in 2013-14 will largely depend on how young players develop.
Northeastern builds on the positives, but defense needs to improve
The Huskies were 55th of 59 Division I men’s teams last season, allowing 3.47 goals per game.
Stable at all positions, New Hampshire figures to be a contender
The Wildcats return strength all over the ice and go for their 15th NCAA appearance in the last 17 years.
With a veteran roster, Merrimack eyes the next step up the standings
The Warriors lost only two players from last season’s team, one that remained in contention until the last weeks of the season.
Expectations high for Massachusetts-Lowell, which returns core of Frozen Four team
The River Hawks will play as a favorite instead of as an underdog this season.
Massachusetts focuses on taking advantage of offensive opportunities
The Minutemen return their top three scorers from a year ago but have a hole in net.
Gendron embraces expectations for Maine, which needs last year’s freshmen to progress
First-year coach Red Gendron wipes the slate clean for Black Bears players, saying what they did or didn’t do in the past doesn’t matter.
Quinn sees goaltending as a strength in first year at Boston University
Replacing Jack Parker behind the Terriers bench puts David Quinn in what he calls a unique situation.
After falling short by its standards, Boston College banks on potent offense
The Eagles have won the national championship every other year since 2008; will 2014 bring another title?
Riley, Prior to enter Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame
The Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2013 includes former Dartmouth All-American and 1948 Olympian Joe Riley and Jim Prior, the voice of Boston University and the Beanpot.