This Week In The ECAC: Dec. 7, 2000
Facing a light weekend of action for the ECAC, Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy amuse themselves by rearranging the league standings. Read on…
Men’s D-I in general
Facing a light weekend of action for the ECAC, Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy amuse themselves by rearranging the league standings. Read on…
The holidays aren’t far off, and make no mistake: Santa’s been reading plenty of letters from CCHA teams. Paula C. Weston transcribes the Jolly Old Elf’s replies to the naughty and nice.
Goaltending proves key for Denver as the power goes out on Minnesota; MSU-Mankato looks toward two months without the WCHA; and one last showdown red-letters the WCHA calendar in 2000. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Quinnipiac stuns a ranked foe; Fairfield stuns half the league; and controversy stuns Buffalo. Jim Connelly reports.
Canisius coach Brian Cavanaugh has been suspended indefinitely by the school after allegedly hitting freshman defenseman Matt Coulter on the head with a hockey stick during practice last Thursday. According to the Buffalo News, Cavanaugh was removed from Thursday’s practice and the college is conducting an investigation into the matter.
Canisius officials have lifted the suspension of coach Brian Cavanaugh, and he has returned to the team following a five-day absence. Cavanaugh had been suspended for allegedly hitting freshman Matt Coulter in the head with a hockey stick during a practice last week.
One team is a perennial Division II power finding its way in D-I. The other was an NCAA qualifier, and perhaps the feel-good story of the year, in 1999-2000. One was the College Hockey America tournament runner-up. The other was its champion, thanks to a third-period rally that neither team has forgotten. One returns four … Read more
Nonconference records; belated Thanksgiving matters; Miami and Western Michigan in the Game of the Week; and acts of God. Paula C. Weston returns to the fold, none the worse for wear.
Minnesota-Duluth breaks out in a big way; key games dot this weekend’s schedule; and the Fighting Sioux — some of ’em, at least — are off to see the President. Todd D. Milewski checks the pulse of the WCHA.
Harvard rejoins the national picture, Princeton and Yale look to continue fast starts, and Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy try for a third straight victory in the ECAC picks battle. Read on…
Fairfield doesn’t have a lot of wins this season, but that doesn’t mean the Stags haven’t pulled a couple of shockers; AIC and Sacred Heart take stock of the season; the MAAC invades New York’s Capital District; and Mother Nature gives out some tough love. Jim Connelly reports.
Just two weeks ago, Dave Hendrickson counseled patience to Boston University fans; four more losses later, USCHO.com’s Hockey East writer revisits his advice. Also, Maine suffers its own setbacks, Merrimack has a new weapon in net, and trivia!
Former Hobey Baker Award winner Kip Miller has finally found an NHL home. He remembers his time at Michigan State, and looks forward to the future. Adam Wodon reports.
Maine coach Shawn Walsh won’t know for another six-to-eight weeks just how effective the immunotherapy treatments that he received at UCLA in early September and October were in attacking his kidney cancer. The early signs, however, are encouraging. “I had a CAT scan done that showed that it’s too early to tell whether I’m going … Read more
UND head coach Dean Blais sounds off on the suspension of an on-ice official; Colorado College faces Providence — and injuries; and the College Hockey Showcase returns to WCHA arenas. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Providence’s hot start has surprised many, but not coach Paul Pooley; the Friar head man sounds off on his team’s performance. Also: Brian Gionta rewrites the record books really fast, and Dave Hendrickson sprinkles his notes of the week.
Continuing an annual tradition, Jim Connelly takes us on a tour of the MAAC’s Thanksgiving table, and there’s plenty to celebrate this year.
A dream start for Vermont, the Harvard power play gets going, and St. Lawrence tries to battle back against the defending NCAA champions. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser give thanks for you, the ECAC’s fans.
WCHA assistant referee Jay Kleven has been suspended indefinitely by the league for two calls made during the Minnesota-North Dakota games last weekend in Grand Forks.
Mercyhurst will not be making a scheduled trip to Connecticut for a scheduled MAAC league Wednesday night due to extreme whether conditions in the Northern Pennsylvania/upstate New York area.