Last year the Tigers needed a strong end-of-the-season surge to earn a berth in the ECAC playoffs. Once there, the toll of the late-season run — including victories in four of the last five regular-season games — came back to haunt the Orange and Black, who were easily downed easily by Rensselaer in the first … Read more
An up-and-down year for Princeton ended in a near-upset in the playoffs, meaning that the Tigers have something to build on. Forward Brad Parsons and netminder Dave Stathos key this season’s chances.
With nine-year coach Don Cahoon leaving after a highly-successful stint, can Princeton graduate and long-time assistant Len Quesnelle fill the void that his mentor left behind?
Princeton named longtime assistant Len Quesnelle its new men’s ice hockey coach at a news conference Tuesday. He replaces Don Cahoon, who left in early April after nine seasons to become head coach at Mass-Amherst.
Princeton athletic director Gary Walters has narrowed down his choices for a new men’s ice hockey coach to three, according to USCHO sources. They include current assistant Len Quesnelle, Lake Superior State head coach Scott Borek, and Boston College assistant Scott Paluch. Walters could not be reached for comment. A Princeton official said the school … Read more
Don Cahoon, who revitalized the Princeton hockey program during a nine-year stint, was named head coach of the University of Massachusetts Wednesday at a press conference in Providence, site of this year’s Frozen Four. “I think I can speak for my family and all my good friends in Massachusetts and say it’s an honor and … Read more
Sophomore forward Kirk Lamb first made a significant impression on Princeton head coach Don Cahoon following a big home win over Harvard in 1996. Shortly after the final buzzer, Cahoon headed to the locker room to congratulate his players on a fine effort. A cacophony of celebration greeted Cahoon and assistant coach Len Quesnelle as … Read more
Senior Princeton forward Jason Given, 23, was injured early Friday morning after falling from a 10- to 15-foot ledge while fleeing police, the Daily Princetonian reported Friday. According to the article, Given was fleeing after an altercation at Triumph Brewery, a local bar, during Senior Pub Night. The article states that Given was asked by … Read more
One of the hallmarks of success for any forward line is the moment it acquires a nickname. Princeton University has had a few such units, including the trio dubbed the “Suburban Snipers” (Boston-area products John Messuri, Greg Polaski and Bart Blaeser, from 1985-1988) and the “Money Line” (Terry Morris, Brian Bigelow and Matt Zilinskas, who … Read more
The prospects for the Princeton Tigers’ season took a hit this week when defenseman Dominique Auger, an ECAC all-rookie team selection last year, signed a contract with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The loss of Auger is a severe blow to Princeton, where it isn’t easy to recruit players of … Read more
Dominique Auger, the flashy Princeton defenseman who was an All-ECAC Rookie Team member last season, is seriously contemplating a jump to the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Auger, a native of Levis, Quebec, called Remparts general manager Raymond Bolduc on Saturday, saying he would like to play for the team. According … Read more
Princeton senior Mike Bois was declared academically ineligible by the school, thus ending his college hockey career. Though his grades were well within the generally accepted levels, Bois, 22, fell victim to Princeton’s own higer standards. He has gone back to his home in Longlac, Ontario, but intends to return in the fall to finish … Read more
Red Lines Cornell head coach Mike Schafer continues his reputation as a “stickler” for the rules. Once again, Schafer caught an opponent using an illegal stick, and in fact did it twice in an attempt to comeback against Vermont during last Saturday’s battle for first place. It almost worked, too, as the Big Red rallied … Read more
Tigers’ Tales Princeton’s precarious foothold on first place may not last much longer, but its run so far is remarkable. Yes, it’s true that the Tigers are 0-3 against Cornell, Clarkson and Vermont, the three ECAC representatives in last year’s NCAA Tournament, but an 8-4-1 league record is nevertheless impressive, when you consider the program’s … Read more