Men’s D-I in general
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air in Paula C. Weston’s weekly muse on the CCHA. Also: Michigan’s third-period brinksmanship comes to a head against Michigan State, Ferris State has more than one problem to address, and Northern Michigan meets head caoch Walt Kyle’s high standards.
The Beanpot offers plenty of fodder, especially on Northeastern’s historic opportunity and Boston University’s eye-catching success; the Hockey East standings come into focus as we reach the three-quarter pole; and Merrimack is trying mightily to get out of the cellar. Scott Weighart reports.
A loss to Northeastern leaves Harvard in the Beanpot consolation again; Cornell takes critical points from Colgate as the battle for first place continues; and Clarkson finds 2005 happier so far than the end of 2004. Juan Martinez reports.
With their recent play, Alabama-Huntsville and Bemidji State have turned the CHA regular-season race into a one-two punch, Brian Coe says. Also: Robert Morris continues to improve in its rookie season as a varsity unit.
Boston College recruit Brock Bradford scored the game-winning goal and was named most valuable player at the U.S. Hockey League’s annual Prospects/All-Star Game on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Ralph Engelstad Arena. The game showcased the best junior hockey players in the country and is attended by scouts from every NHL team. Of the 40 players … Read more
Canisius athletic director Timothy Dillon, a member of the Division I men’s ice hockey committee, has resigned from his position at the school. The move comes just following the completion of an internal school investigation into the actions of men’s hockey players and school officials after a game in Grand Forks, N.D., in December. Marshall … Read more
It’s the little things that matter, in Bracketology as in life. And right now, one of those things is St. Cloud State’s RPI rating. Take a look.
Tom Douglis checks in with his insightful Top 10 list of best college hockey towns.
The top four in Hockey East looks pretty familiar, and for good reason.
Quinnipiac is preparing itself for a new league, while trying to win its old one.
If winning can ever become rote, Boston University has its script down at the Beanpot. Monday, John Laliberte became the latest surprise hero.
Stephan Siwiec had watched from the bench as another goaltender led Boston University. But Monday, Siwiec took a back seat to no one.
As odd as it may seem, Harvard might have preferred a different opponent in the first round of the Beanpot. The Crimson have faced off against five Hockey East foes this season, with some unusual results. Against teams that are ranked in the top 15 in the country, Harvard is 3-0, with a win over … Read more
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced its semifinalists for the 53rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. The candidates include nine players from Hockey East, five from the ECAC, and one from Atlantic Hockey. The slate comprises six forwards, three goalies and six defensemen. Only … Read more
Dave Hendrickson takes grammatical issue with a certain nickname, and has a tongue-in-cheek alternative ready.
A Friday tie with Providence gave Boston College just enough to stay on top of the USCHO.com/CSTV Division I men’s poll, released Monday. The Eagles claimed 21 first-place votes and 579 points to edge Colorado College, which beat Michigan Tech twice last weekend. The Tigers took 18 first-place votes and 575 points, just four behind … Read more
Harvard’s senior class has had its share of success, but at the Beanpot, one goal eluded the Crimson’s veterans.
Head coach Bruce Crowder has offered Tim Judy plenty of good advice during his stay at Northeastern. Monday, they paid off in a big way.
The Big weekend in the WCHA is here, the Border Battle between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Another Border War features UNH hosting Maine (CSTV, 8 p.m.), and an in-state rivalry in Michigan, between the Spartans and Wolverines (tonight in Ann Arbor, tomorrow at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit) highlight a great rivalry weekend in college hockey. … Read more
Another deeper look into college hockey.