TMQ: Taking notice of Minnesota State while Union keeps rolling along
Our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Men’s D-I: Providence
TMQ: PairWise shows which teams have more work to do than others
There are four teams on the wrong side of the bubble that might surprise some: Denver, North Dakota, Western Michigan and Miami.
A quick look at the UConn Hockey Classic, Ledyard National Bank Classic
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Sunday.
After golden World Juniors apprenticeship, Providence’s Gillies ready for leadership role
He played only 20 minutes in last year’s tournament but learned much from counterpart John Gibson.
TMQ: New blood in the rankings, a review review, and an untouchable streak
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Providence freshman Rufo done for year with lower-body injury
Providence announced Wednesday that freshman forward Niko Rufo will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a lower-body injury in the Friars’ 1-0 win at Merrimack on Nov. 8. Rufo played in the first eight games of the season for the Friars, scoring two goals and adding an assist for three points.
TMQ: An indecisive weekend leaves us without a dominant team
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: A winning pair in Providence, ECAC Hockey’s strength and realignment readjustment
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: Northeastern, Lake Superior State offer surprises, while Wisconsin takes a fall
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Close to league titles last season, Providence has nucleus to challenge again
The Friars’ success in 2013-14 will largely depend on how young players develop.
Report: New in-season tournament coming to Providence in 2014 or 2015
According to the Providence Journal, a new four-team tournament that may include a first-round matchup between Brown and Providence for the Mayor’s Cup could be coming to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence on Thanksgiving weekend of 2014 or 2015. The other first-round game may be between a Big Ten team and a Hockey East … Read more
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goaltenders for 2013-14
As the new season approaches, we take a look at the goalies you’ll be hearing about all season.
Leaman inks contract extension at Providence
On the night Providence celebrated the reopening of Schneider Arena, the Friars announced that head coach Nate Leaman has signed a contract extension. While not officially confirmed by the school, the Providence Journal reported the extension is through the 2020-21 season as Leaman had four years remaining on the original six-year deal he signed when … Read more
After being drafted, Gilmour returns to Providence to continue progress
Defenseman John Gilmour’s hockey sense stood out to the Calgary Flames, who used a seventh-round pick on him. Roman J. Uschak reports.
Providence tabs Berard coordinator of operations
Providence has named David Berard coordinator of men’s ice hockey operations. Berard is rejoining the Friars to assume the newly created position, having also served two stints as an assistant coach after playing for the Friars from 1988-92. Most recently, he spent the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons with Connecticut, where he served as interim head … Read more
Mason, Curley, Guerin, Weight get the call to U.S. Hockey Hall
Former coach Ron Mason and three former college hockey players were among the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2013 announced Thursday. Cindy Curley (Providence, 1981-85), Bill Guerin (Boston College, 1989-91) and Doug Weight (Lake Superior State, 1989-91) joined Mason and Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. in the group. Mason won 924 … Read more
Murphy takes another national award for Providence, selected Derek Hines Unsung Hero winner
Providence senior forward Kyle Murphy has capped his college career as the 2013 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner. “I am extremely honored and deeply humbled to accept the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award,” Murphy said in a statement. “Derek was a great hockey player, but more importantly, he was an extraordinary person. Derek’s infectious … Read more
Providence’s Gillies gets Hockey Commissioners’ Association nod as top rookie
Providence freshman goaltender Jon Gillies was named the 2013 Hockey Commissioners’ Association national Division I rookie of the year on Friday. Gilles was also named to the American Hockey Coaches Association All-America East Region second team. [scg_html_ff2013]Gillies is the first national rookie of the year from Providence and the program’s 17th All-American. Gillies went 17-12-6 … Read more
Boston College’s Gaudreau wins Hockey East player of the year laurels
Hockey East announced its three major award winners Thursday and three All-Star teams. Boston College sophomore forward Johnny Gaudreau was named player of the year, Providence goalie Jon Gillies took home rookie of the year honors and Massachusetts-Lowell’s Norm Bazin was named coach of the year. Gillies was also runner-up for player of the year … Read more
Providence’s Schneider Arena undergoing major expansion, renovations
Providence is continuing its renovation project at Schneider Arena, the 40-year-old home of the Friar men’s and women’s teams, with an expansion and upgrading project that began in November and is slated to be finished in September 2013. The highlight of the project is a new 30,000 square foot addition that will house a new … Read more