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BU Trainer Narrowly Avoids Tragedy

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Boston University athletic trainer Larry Venis — credited with saving Travis Roy’s life when the freshman was paralyzed on the ice in October 1995 — narrowly avoided a tragic fate of his own last Friday night when hit by a puck on the bench during the Terriers’ 2-2 tie at Merrimack. “He got hit directly … Read more

This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 20, 2003

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Michigan’s Al Montoya keeps up the heroics; yin-yang Ohio State continues its Saturday reversals of fortune; alumni ties help Bowling Green head East (along with OSU); and Northern Michigan coach Walt Kyle has some spicy commentary after a series with Nebraska-Omaha. Paula C. Weston reports.

Former Terrier Sabo Acquitted of Assault Charges

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Former Boston University player John Sabo was acquitted by a jury of assault charges stemming from a fight outside of a bar in Allston, Mass. in the fall of 2002 during Sabo’s senior year with the Terriers. Sabo, an assistant captain for the Terriers last season, was found innocent of assault and battery, and assault … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 20, 2003

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Minnesota’s baffling slide continues; injury-riddled CC manages to lose players even during its off week; at Wisconsin, Adam Burish’s comeback is complete; and Denver’s Gabe Gauthier turns heads. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 20, 2003

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Fresh off two more games with a CHA neighbor, Wayne State tries to build a new rivalry with nearby Michigan State. Also, Bemidji State didn’t bring home Babe the Blue Ox, but the Beavers did get a big win last Friday. Mike Volonnino reports.

Hand in Hand

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CSTV’s first season has featured the first national home for college hockey. Together, they forge new ground.

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Nov. 20, 2003

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New favorite Holy Cross leaps ahead of the pack, thanks to senior leadership and consistent goaltending; meanwhile, depleted Quinnipiac is just looking for warm bodies to fill uniforms. Jim Connelly reports.

This Week in the ECAC: Nov. 20, 2003

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Already a force, Brown gets even better with the return of Les Haggett; Dartmouth raises sibling-smooching to an art form; Colgate’s new scholarship policy pays immediate dividends; and the Battle for the North Country starts Saturday, says Juan Martinez.

CSTV Purchases OCSN

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College Sports Television (CSTV), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Official College Sports Network (OCSN) from Student Advantage, Inc. The OCSN network is billed as the largest network of college sports news and information in any medium, attracting 7.5 million unique users and more than 167 million combined page views in October. OCSN … Read more

Broken Jaw Sidelines Warriors’ Johnson

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Merrimack sophomore forward Matt Johnson suffered a broken jaw in a 6-1 loss at No. 10 Boston University on Nov. 15 and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Johnson had surgery to set the jaw at a Boston hospital and was released. He will have to avoid contact for three to four … Read more

Union Captain Sanders Out After Spleen Surgery

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Union captain Glenn Sanders suffered a lacerated spleen in the Dutchmen’s 1-1 tie with Dartmouth on Nov. 14 and had surgery the next day to remove the spleen. As a result, Sanders, a senior forward, could miss the rest of the season, although one doctor’s prognosis had him missing only six to eight weeks. “He … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 13, 2003

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Mike Ayers continues his mastery of Boston University; the Boston College penalty kill rises to the occasion; Maine gets some shorthanded help; and Dave Hendrickson lays out the case for Hockey East in the national rankings.

This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 13, 2003

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Michigan and Ohio State face off in a rivalry which means more with each passing season — and we’re not talking about football, either. Also: Lake Superior and Nebraska-Omaha get off the schneid, against one another, no less. Paula C. Weston reports.

This Week in the ECAC: Nov. 13, 2003

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An unbelievable scoring night, a sparkling debut and some career firsts have ECAC correspondent Juan Martinez thinking about eclipse lunacy. Also: Stan Moore can — and must — go home again, and Yale’s road doesn’t get any easier.

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Nov. 13, 2003

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Just a couple weeks into the season, Atlantic Hockey’s elite are already trying to separate themselves from the pack. Also: the first MAAC/AH alum reaches the big time, and UConn gets through a wacky weekend. Jim Connelly reports.

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 13, 2003

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You gotta have heart — and Minnesota’s players are questioning theirs just a bit after a 2-6 start; surprising St. Cloud State tests itself against North Dakota; the injury bug continues to bite Colorado College; and much more from Todd D. Milewski on an eventful week in the WCHA.

FARA Announces Opposition to D-III Scholarship Proposal

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The NCAA Division III Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) has weighed in against the proposal that would eliminate the ability of Division III institutions that “play up” in a single Division I sport to grant athletic scholarships. The proposal is part of a sweeping Division III reform package that is in the finals legislative phase. … Read more