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Bracketology: March 3

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It’s good news for Colgate and Notre Dame — and not so good for St. Cloud State — in this week’s edition.

Strickler, BU’s AD, To Step Down

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Gary Strickler, who has served as Boston University’s Director of Athletics since 1989, has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2004. He will remain at BU for one year beyond that to serve as a consultant for the school’s new athletic director. It was not announced when Strickler’s successor will be named. “I am deeply … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Feb. 26, 2004

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Considering Boston College’s dominance, it’s easy — and wrong — to overlook Maine, Dave Hendrickson writes. Also: Massachusetts gets a break, maybe at just the right time; a little poll talk; and college hockey’s original legend gets his due from a new television special.

This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 26, 2004

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The biggest series of the WCHA season is here: North Dakota visits Minnesota-Duluth with the MacNaughton Cup in the balance. Also, a decade-long streak is in jeopardy for Colorado College, Alaska-Anchorage tries to battle back, and the Final Five is a hit with fans. Todd D. Milewski reports.

This Week in the CCHA: Feb. 26, 2004

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Lock your door and throw away the key, because the playoffs are approaching — meaning Paula C. Weston gets to hand out her year-end awards. Also: an analysis of the possible final standings in the CCHA, and Michigan and Notre Dame square off in the Games of the Week.

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Feb. 26, 2004

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With the end of the season in sight, Jim Connelly hands out his year-end awards in Atlantic Hockey. Also: Holy Cross has a two-headed goaltender (again), and even if Holy Cross has the regular season all but sewn up, there’s still an interesting race to watch.

This Week in the CHA: Feb. 26, 2004

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Despite a disappointing season, Wayne State battles to the finish; head-coaching brothers clash once again; and — in all likelihood — events are setting up a big finish next weekend in the CHA. Mike Volonnino reports.

Quinnipiac Goes Forward With New Arena Plans

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Quinnipiac University is going ahead with a $25 million basketball and hockey facility, according to the Hamden (Ct.) Chronicle. The zoning for the project was approved this month by the planning and zoning commission of Hamden. Among the conditions for approval, the school must ensure it will enhance the proposal for the road system around … Read more

This Week in the ECAC: Feb. 26, 2004

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With the final weekend of the regular season up next, the ECAC is as turbulent as ever. Four teams could win the title, and 11th-place Union could still earn home ice in the first round of the playoffs. Also: goaltending, long the league’s signature, is strong once again, notes Juan Martinez.

Bracketology: Feb. 25

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Week three focuses on hard choices: how to boost attendance, where to send North Dakota, and how to keep BC and UNH apart.

This Week in the CCHA: Feb. 19, 2004

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The Blueliner of the Week returns, Red Berenson and David Caruso speak up — and Paula C. Weston investigates the CCHA’s four league series this weekend, including the Ohio State-Western Michigan showdown at Lawson Arena.

This Week in the CHA: Feb. 19, 2004

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With only a few games left to make up the difference, Niagara and Alabama-Huntsville battle to preserve their hopes of a CHA regular-season title — or at least a second-place finish and a corresponding bye in the league tournament. Mike Volonnino reports.

This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 19, 2004

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Wisconsin and St. Cloud State match up to try for the all-important third position in the WCHA standings; after a near-repeat of an historic collapse Denver takes control; and Colorado College — still in the hunt for home ice — finds its scoring touch. Todd D. Milewski reports.

This Week in the ECAC: Feb. 19, 2004

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Vermont, with a sweep in the North Country, rallies around injured netminder Matt Hanson; Cornell and Rensselaer chart a collision course; and Albany gets ready for the fans in postseason action. Juan Martinez reports.

This Week in Hockey East: Feb. 19, 2004

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Jerry York’s list of accomplishments behind the bench at Boston College is a long one, and Dave Hendrickson says it’s time to add “Hockey East Coach of the Year” to his resume. Also: Merrimack defies expectations, while Massachusetts-Lowell rebounds.