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.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
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.
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
Report: New in-season tournament coming to Providence in 2014 or 2015
According to the Providence Journal, a new four-team tournament that may include a first-round matchup between Brown and Providence for the Mayor’s Cup could be coming to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence on Thanksgiving weekend of 2014 or 2015. The other first-round game may be between a Big Ten team and a Hockey East … Read more
Grogan could star in goal as Cavanaugh enters and Connecticut prepares to exit
Goaltender Matt Grogan headlines a team that returns the majority of its offense for its last season in Atlantic Hockey and first under coach Mike Cavanaugh.
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).
College hockey’s new generation is here, and conference identities are being formed
Here’s a look at the conference changes for the 2013-14 and what they may mean around the country.
Carratu named volunteer goaltending coach at Merrimack
Merrimack announced Tuesday that Stop It Goaltending director and former Northeastern goaltending coach John Carratu has joined the Warriors’ staff as the volunteer goaltending coach this season.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top forwards for 2013-14
From Agostino to Walters, here are some forwards that are expected to put up big numbers this season.
Through heady experiences, Demko keeps focus on winning Boston College starting job
The 17-year-old freshman took part in the U.S. World Junior camp and the All-American Prospects Game before the season.
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
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top defensemen for 2013-14
Here’s our look at some defensemen who’ll be counted on to play big this season.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goaltenders for 2013-14
As the new season approaches, we take a look at the goalies you’ll be hearing about all season.
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
New Hampshire’s Parkhurst wins Concannon Hockey East Media Award
Hockey East announced on Tuesday that New Hampshire broadcaster Dan Parkhurst has been named the 22nd recipient of the Joe Concannon Hockey East Media Award. Parkhurst, who will work UNH games on television and radio during the 2013-14 season, will also call select games for the NBC Sports Network this season. In addition to his … Read more