Beanpot semifinals postponed until Tuesday because of snowstorm
Monday’s Beanpot semifinals have been postponed until Tuesday, Northeastern announced in a Tweet on Sunday.
Men’s D-I: Northeastern
Slashing incident gets Notre Dame’s Russo suspended two games by Hockey East
Hockey East has suspended Notre Dame senior defenseman Robbie Russo for two games stemming from a slashing incident at 19:44 of the third period at Northeastern on Saturday, Jan. 24. Russo will miss this weekend’s home series against New Hampshire, but will be eligible to return Friday, Feb. 6, at Maine.
Northeastern’s Snydeman suspended 1 game for hit that sidelined Merrimack goalie Tirronen
Hockey East suspended Northeastern senior forward Torin Snydeman for one game on Saturday after he collided with Merrimack goaltender Rasmus Tirronen early in Friday’s game.
TMQ: Bruised Badgers, dangerous Dutchmen and accelerating Alaskans
Each week during the season we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Northeastern gets three years probation for NCAA violations committed in 2011 and 2012
In 2011 and 2012, Northeastern athletic department staff members identified NCAA recruiting violations in the sports of men’s hockey and track and field. The university self-reported the violations to the NCAA and took necessary corrective measures. The NCAA completed its review and on Thursday, released its report, which cited violations by former hockey coaches Greg … Read more
Excited by progress, Northeastern sets sights on a Hockey East title
Forward Kevin Roy had 19 goals and 46 points a year ago and could be a Hobey Baker Award contender.
Your team lost to a CIS school? Here’s why you shouldn’t read too much into it
Last year, four teams lost their opening weekend exhibition games, and three went on to have winning records at the end of the season.
Schedule announced for second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge
Fourteen teams will compete this fall in the second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge. Nine of 12 Hockey East schools will join five of the six Big Ten schools in 20 designated games to be played between Oct. 10 and Nov. 29, with 10 games scheduled in Hockey East arenas and 10 in Big Ten venues. … Read more
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact goaltenders for 2014-15
Last season’s top goaltender is playing pro hockey, but a number of successful netminders are back.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2014-15
Size doesn’t always matter when it comes to the forwards that could make a difference in college hockey this season.
NCAA grants Collier waiver to play this season at Northeastern after transfer
Brendan Collier is eligible to play this season for Northeastern after the former Boston University player won an appeal with the NCAA.
McLaughlin promoted to full-time director of hockey ops at Northeastern
Former Northeastern captain Mike McLaughlin has been named the Huskies’ new director of hockey operations. McLaughlin joins the coaching staff in a full-time capacity after spending the past two seasons as a volunteer graduate assistant.
Update: Boston mayor supportive of games in Belfast, not moving Beanpot
The Beanpot in Belfast? The idea apparently has the backing of Boston’s mayor.
Providence tabbed to finish first in Hockey East by coaches, media alike
Providence was picked to finish first in the Hockey East standings in separate coaches’ and media polls released this week. The Friars earned seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and 26 first-place nods in the Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association poll. Hockey East Preseason Coaches’ Poll Hockey East Preseason Media Poll Additionally, the … Read more
Northeastern promotes Smith from hockey ops director to assistant coach
Northeastern announced on Thursday that Jason Smith as been promoted to assistant coach after previously serving as the director of hockey operations for the Huskies. Smith replaces Patrick Foley, who resigned in August after three seasons at Northeastern. “We are thrilled to add Jason as an assistant coach on our staff,” Northeastern coach Jim Madigan … Read more
Commentary: Holy Cross can cast a wide net in search for Pearl’s replacement
The Crusaders have a recognizable brand to attract a coach, Dan Rubin writes.
With Connecticut joining the fray, Hockey East revamps its playoff format
Hockey East approved an expansion of its playoff format during its recent league meetings in Naples, Fla. With Connecticut joining the conference for the 2014-15 season, the conference directors voted to include all 12 teams in the postseason tournament as well as use a best-of-three format in both the opening round and quarterfinal rounds. Those … Read more
Longtime assistant O’Connell joins Boston University coaching staff
Former Boston University captain Albie O’Connell has returned to the school to serve as an assistant coach. O’Connell, who officially starts at BU on May 1, has previously been an assistant at Northeastern, Harvard, Holy Cross, Merrimack, Niagara and Colby. “We’re very excited to be adding Albie O’Connell to our staff,” said Terriers’ head coach … Read more
Hockey East hands Northeastern coach Madigan one-game suspension for officiating comments
Hockey East has suspended Northeastern coach Jim Madigan for the first game of the 2014-15 season as a result of public criticism of game officials following the March 16 conference quarterfinal game at New Hampshire. “Using the media to criticize an official’s decision is contrary to league policy and is inherently unfair to the officials … Read more
Northeastern captain Manson forgoes senior season to sign with Anaheim
Northeastern junior defenseman and captain Josh Manson has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Manson was drafted in the sixth round (160th overall) of the 2011 NHL draft by Anaheim and is the son of Dave Manson, who played in the NHL for 17 seasons with seven organizations. “Josh Manson changed … Read more