Men’s D-I in general
The 50th anniversary Beanpot will be televised on New England Sports Network (NESN), according to a report in the Boston Globe. The annual hockey classic, played on the first two Monday nights in February, ran into television difficulties a year ago when WABU, a local Boston television station that showed Boston University games as well … Read more
The ECAC kicks off the regular season this weekend — and not a moment too soon, either. First up, nationally-ranked Harvard and Dartmouth test one another’s mettle in an early-season tsunami. Also: Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy return in the Iron Columnists’ picks contest.
The NCAA this week has granted final approval of the CHA’s eligibility for an automatic qualifier to the Division I men’s tournament.
Holy Cross salutes an ailing teammate; Quinnipiac gets some exposure; Sacred Heart loses its cool; and Iona and Bentley storm out of the gates — by different standards. Jim Connelly covers the MAAC.
Providence and UMass-Lowell exchange places; Boston College raises the banner; TV confusion; and one writers’ mea culpa. Dave Hendrickson covers the week in Hockey East.
Halloween came a bit early — and it was all tricks, no treats — for Michigan and Michigan State last weekend, as both were swept. Paula C. Weston offers a post-mortem, and a look ahead in the CCHA.
The Hockey East-WCHA officials’ exchange program nets applause; Denver considers its national profile; Minnesota looks for some competition; and a trying weekend for Wisconsin’s Andy Wheeler ends well. Todd D. Milewski reports.
USCHO’s recruiting guru Chris Heisenberg is back with a look into the BCHL, and who the future college hockey stars will be.
Our new reporter in the Heartland, David Gonzales, peeks into the early-season USHL tournaments and their impact on recruiting.
The Division I Management Council of the NCAA recently passed an amendment to its by-laws creating a common start date for men’s ice hockey. This legislation will not take effect until August, 2004. This date will be the Saturday of the 25th full weekend prior to the first round of the NCAA tournament. If the … Read more
Prompted by the NCAA, the WCHA and Hockey East have come to an agreement to exchange high-rated referees on a limited basis. Experimenting with this new arrangement, Hockey East’s Jeff Bunyon will be officiating both Colgate-Minnesota games this weekend at the Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Well-known WCHA official Mike Schmitt will be flown East in … Read more
Only five games dot the ECAC schedule this weekend — all on the road, and four in the state of Minnesota. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser round up Rensselaer’s new respect, Union’s lack thereof, and plenty more.
CCHA commissioner Tom Anastos weighs in on the league’s playoff format; Ron Mason gets win number 900; and an NCAA rules change. Paula C. Weston reports.
Quinnipiac repeated in its own tournament last weekend, but the Iona Gaels will present themselves for a rematch of the MAAC season opener. Elsewhere, Bentley suffers from its indiscretions, and the fans speak up. Jim Connelly reports.
College hockey fans hoping to catch an ECAC hockey game on TV during the regular season will be searching in vain. The conference has dropped plans to have a regular-season TV package this season. The ECAC tournament semifinals and championship game will still be televised. Economics was cited as the main reason for the decision. … Read more
It’s a new year in Hockey East as Dave Hendrickson picks his preseason all-league team; also, trivia returns!
The Colorado College offense awakens; Alaska-Anchorage presents a new face — though not necessarily a good one; and league members battle the injury bug. Todd D. Milewski reports.
UMass-Lowell senior defenseman R.J. Tolan returned home from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton after treatment following a throat injury in Friday night’s game at Boston College. Tolan Contrary to earlier reports, Tolan did not suffer a cracked larynx, but rather excessive swelling in the throat and blood blisters on his vocal cords. A tracheotomy was … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, but slowly but surely, the three-phase renovation to Merrimack’s S. Peter Volpe Athletic Center ice rink is taking shape. Fans who attended the team’s home opener Oct. 18 against Hockey East rival New Hampshire got a glimpse of what the future holds, and if the work done so far … Read more
Minnesota has reported to its compliance office a possible violation of NCAA rules. The issue is whether a visit by two longtime school representatives, violates provisions against people outside the hockey program itself from contacting recruits.