Massachusetts-Lowell, Bazin share a similar story: Survival, then success
The program returned from the brink of extinction, while the coach overcame a life-threatening car crash. Jim Connelly reports.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Commentary: Quinn returns to Boston University a better coach
David Quinn expects there to be change when he takes over as the Terriers’ coach, but there are a lot of similarities between his style and that of Jack Parker. Scott Weighart reports.
Seven finalists unveiled for Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men’s coach
Seven coaches have qualified as finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given to the top coach in Division I men’s hockey. To be a finalist, a coach must be given his league’s coach of the year award or lead his team to the Frozen Four. For 2013, that group includes: • Yale’s Keith Allain, a … Read more
Gaudreau, Hartzell, LeBlanc make up 2013 Hobey Hat Trick
A pair of Frozen Four participants and the national points-per-game leader are the three members of the 2013 Hobey Hat Trick. Quinnipiac goaltender Eric Hartzell, St. Cloud State forward Drew LeBlanc and Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau were the three top vote-getters from the 23-person selection committee for the Hobey Baker Award. One of the … Read more
Nieto leaves Boston University, signs with San Jose
Boston University junior forward Matt Nieto has left school to sign with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The official announcement was made Tuesday by the Sharks. Last season, Nieto tallied 18 goals and 19 assists for 37 points in 39 games and registered 44 goals and 102 points in 115 games with the Terriers. The … Read more
Union defense turns the tables on Boston College
The speed of the Dutchmen’s defense was the key in the Dutchmen’s 5-1 win Saturday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Nate Owen reports from the East Regional.
Massachusetts’ Allen gives up final season, signs with Rangers
Massachusetts junior defenseman Conor Allen signed a free-agent contract with the New York Rangers on Friday, forgoing his senior season with the Minutemen. “We are all excited for Conor as he takes this next step in his hockey career,” said UMass coach John Micheletto in a news release. “The Rangers organization is getting a quality … Read more
Special teams returns to being a strength for New Hampshire
New Hampshire stymied the Denver power play and scored what amounted to two of its own. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.
Team defensive effort puts Massachusetts-Lowell within a win of Frozen Four
As good as the River Hawks were in January and early February, they’ve become even more exceptional over the last 12 games, during which they’ve allowed only 13 goals. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.
Commentary: A scouting report on NCAA tournament teams, first-round games
Dave Starman takes a look at how the teams match up in first-round games.
East Regional preview: Conference champs, defending NCAA champ fill the field
Here’s a look at the NCAA East Regional in Providence, R.I.
Northeast Regional preview: Two teams roll along, two teams stumble in
Here’s a look at the field for the NCAA Northeast Regional in Manchester, N.H.
Dusting off some old records: A look at the series behind first-round NCAA tournament matchups
There’s a story behind the all-time series between the teams that were matched for the first round of the NCAA tournament. Well, most of them. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Boston University ‘in great hands’ with Quinn succeeding Parker
Boston University announced Tuesday that alumnus David Quinn will replace Jack Parker as the Terriers’ new head coach. WHDH sports director Joe Amorosino first reported the news via Twitter on Monday: [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/joeamorosino/status/316353396586184705″] Quinn was Parker’s associate head coach for five seasons before leaving after the 2009 national championship run to join the Colorado Avalanche … Read more
Massachusetts-Lowell second banana no more
The River Hawks exorcised another demon with a heart-pounding 1-0 win over Boston University in the Hockey East championship game. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Hockey East Championship.
Boston University, Parker not ready to be finished just yet
The Terriers “came back from the dead” in their semifinal win over Boston College. The phrase could apply to the season as a whole, too. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Hockey East Championship.
Despite loss, Connecticut sees season as ‘something to build on’
The Huskies were 14-5-1 after Dave Berard took over as interim coach. Chris Lerch reports from the Atlantic Hockey Championship.
Difference-maker Wilson fills his role capably in Lowell’s semifinal win
Scott Wilson’s goal-scorer’s goal put Massachusetts-Lowell into the title game. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Hockey East Championship.
Boston College’s Gaudreau wins Hockey East player of the year laurels
Hockey East announced its three major award winners Thursday and three All-Star teams. Boston College sophomore forward Johnny Gaudreau was named player of the year, Providence goalie Jon Gillies took home rookie of the year honors and Massachusetts-Lowell’s Norm Bazin was named coach of the year. Gillies was also runner-up for player of the year … Read more
After close race, a fittingly up-for-grabs Hockey East championship awaits
It’s down to four teams for the Hockey East title. [scg_html_hea2013]The way the matchups line up, it’s a pairing of similar teams in each bracket. It’s also a championship that is as much up for grabs as any in recent memory, which is befitting of a league that went into the final weekend of the … Read more