Vermont forward Reynolds injures knee in Ottawa exhibition, done for ’13-14 season

According to the Burlington Free Press, Vermont junior forward Kyle Reynolds will miss the rest of the season after suffering a left knee injury in last Saturday’s exhibition game against Ottawa. Reynolds was the Catamounts’ third-leading scorer a season ago with nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points. “It’s a big loss, there’s no … Read more

College connections aplenty in 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class

The 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Monday, Dec. 2, in Detroit. The class of 2013 includes Cindy Curley (Providence), Bill Guerin (Boston College), Peter Karmanos, Jr., Ron Mason (St. Lawrence, Lake Superior State, Bowling Green, Michigan State) and Doug Weight (Lake Superior State).

Massachusetts-Lowell starts season No. 1 in D-I men’s poll; defending national champ Yale sixth

Six teams received first-place votes in the preseason USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll conducted on Monday, but with 19 first-place votes and 844 total points, Massachusetts-Lowell starts the year in the top spot. No. 2 Miami had 14 first-place votes, followed by No. 3 Wisconsin with two, No. 5 Minnesota with one, sixth-ranked and defending … Read more

Leaman inks contract extension at Providence

On the night Providence celebrated the reopening of Schneider Arena, the Friars announced that head coach Nate Leaman has signed a contract extension. While not officially confirmed by the school, the Providence Journal reported the extension is through the 2020-21 season as Leaman had four years remaining on the original six-year deal he signed when … Read more

Full slate of events announced for Frozen Fenway 2014

Fenway Sports Management announced Thursday the full schedule of hockey and skating events taking place at Fenway Park as part of Citi Frozen Fenway 2014 that will run from Dec. 28, 2013 through Jan. 13, 2014. Aside from the scheduled events, a ramp will be installed in center field for sledding and tubing and will … Read more

Massachusetts-Lowell, Boston College tie for top spot in Hockey East preseason coaches’ poll

Massachusetts-Lowell and Boston College each received 104 voting points to forge a first-place tie in the Hockey East preseason coaches’ poll released Tuesday. Lowell earned seven first-place votes, while BC tallied the other four. In addition, the Hockey East Writers & Broadcasters’ Association conducted their own poll and named a preseason all-conference team 2013 HOCKEY … Read more

Hockey East/Big Ten Challenge to offer ‘tremendous opportunity to build a relationship’

With the Big Ten joining college hockey, 11 of the country’s most storied programs will compete this fall in 13 games in the inaugural Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge. Both conferences made the announcement Tuesday. Thirteen designated games will be played between October 18-27, with six games in Hockey East arenas on the first weekend, followed … Read more

Massachusetts freshman Vatrano to be eligible for 2014 Hockey East tournament

Massachusetts redshirt freshman forward Frank Vatrano, who enrolled at UMass in January 2013, will become eligible for competition beginning with the 2014 Hockey East tournament. This announcement comes as a result of an admissions documentation discrepancy at his previous academic institution, Boston College. Vatrano will continue to practice with the Minutemen throughout the 2013-14 regular … Read more

Notre Dame alum Sheahan named Irish volunteer assistant

Former Notre Dame defenseman Brock Sheahan has been added to the Irish staff as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2013-14 season. He replaces Jason Nightingale, who served as the team’s volunteer assistant coach the last two seasons, and was hired by the Buffalo Sabres in August as a hockey data analyst.

McInnis returns to Boston College as volunteer assistant coach

Boston College alum Marty McInnis has been named the new volunteer assistant coach for his alma mater. McInnis played nearly 800 regular-season games in the NHL after recording 142 points in just three varsity seasons at BC, where he was a member of BC’s famous “HEM Line” with Steve Heinze and David Emma. He played … Read more