At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
Men’s D-I: Maine
Maine sophomore Parker booted from team
Maine sophomore right wing John Parker has been dismissed from the Black Bears for what coach Tim Whitehead told the Bangor Daily News was “several alcohol-related infractions.” “It’s a shame,” said Whitehead in the report. “We were really looking forward to having him on the team. He had the potential to be an impact player … Read more
TMQ: A record is safe but some teams’ seasons aren’t
A pair of one-win teams are facing uphill battles. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about Maine and Wisconsin in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: Too early for panic for slow-starting teams?
Tuesday Morning Quarterback makes its 2012-13 season debut with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski looking into early results and an NCAA suspension.
Maine hoping to replace stars with a collective effort
Last season, Maine ranked seventh in the country in team offense and featured since-departed stars Spencer Abbott, Bryan Flynn, Matt Mangene and, on the blue line, Will O’Neill. It’s not as though the cupboard has been left bare, but don’t expect another top-10 offense. “Like coaches often say, we have to replace those elite players … Read more
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top forwards for 2012-13
Who are the top forwards this season? Our preview coverage continues with a look at 10 to watch. Dan Hickling reports.
Nichols tabs former Maine, Dartmouth forward Swallow as head coach
Nichols has announced the hiring of Kevin Swallow as the team’s new head coach. Swallow, who played at Dartmouth and Maine, was a full-time assistant coach at Neumann last year. “This is a very exciting opportunity for me,” said Swallow in a news release. “Nichols has a very rich tradition and is a program on … Read more
Winning Hobey Baker Award ‘pretty surreal’ for Minnesota-Duluth’s Connolly
Accompanied by unprecedented ceremony, Minnesota-Duluth forward Jack Connolly was named the 32nd recipient of the Hobey Baker Award on Friday. Upon hearing his name called, Connolly said he was “very emotional.” [scg_html_ff2012]”Kind of took my breath away,” said Connolly, a native of Duluth, Minn. “I thought I had an outside chance that my name would … Read more
Maine’s Mangene signs with Philadelphia, gives up final collegiate season
A breakout junior seasons gave Matt Mangene pro opportunities, and he’ll forgo his final year at Maine after signing an entry-level, free agent contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Mangene played in all 40 games this season for the Black Bears, skating as both a forward and defenseman. He had 16 goals and 34 points … Read more
Abbott, Connolly, Austin Smith make up 2012 Hobey Hat Trick
Maine’s Spencer Abbott, Minnesota-Duluth’s Jack Connolly and Colgate’s Austin Smith are the members of the 2012 Hobey Hat Trick. Those three senior forwards received the most points from a 23-person voting panel that selected their top five choices from a list of 10 finalists earlier this week. The winner will be announced on Friday, April … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth throttles Maine’s comeback attempts
The Bulldogs limited the Black Bears to nine shot attempts and just three shots on goal in the third period. Diana C. Nearhos reports from the Northeast Regional.
2012 Northeast Regional preview: Tournament veterans face off
Boston College enters on a 15-game winning streak, but it’s not the only tournament-tested team in the quadrant. Here’s our Northeast Regional preview of BC, Minnesota-Duluth, Maine and Air Force.
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Maine’s Abbott makes a habit of saving his best for last
The Hobey Baker Award finalist leads the nation in scoring, but an injury question lingers. Tom Robinson reports in a series of stories profiling some of the Hobey Baker Award finalists.
Finalists for 2012 Hobey Baker Award unveiled
The top 10 candidates for the 2012 Hobey Baker Memorial Award were announced Thursday night. The 10 finalists were selected by voting from all 58 Division I college hockey head coaches and by online fan balloting at www.hobeybakeraward.com. Next, the 23-member selection committee and an additional round of fan balloting (at www.hobeybakeraward.com from March 16 … Read more
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: It’s so hard to say goodbye, but one former top-level team will do so
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: BU back up to No. 1, but plenty of teams could be there
Who’s No. 1? It’s Boston University in the poll, but a number of teams have legitimate claims. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Boston University coach Parker issues statement apologizing for berating referee
Boston University head coach Jack Parker released a statement Wednesday night surrounding his behavior at the end of last Saturday night’s game against Maine, a game BU lost 3-1. “I’d like to apologize to the fans at the rink and the CBS Sports Network audience for my verbal abuse of the referee at the end … Read more
TMQ: First-place favorites, Beanpot upset possibilities and a sudden change
Even in the WCHA, where Minnesota has a five-point lead on Minnesota-Duluth, the race for league titles is tightening up. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.