Analysis: Coaches see Yale’s transition, Massachusetts-Lowell’s physical play as semifinal keys
The Bulldogs and the River Hawks meet in the first semifinal in Pittsburgh. Daver Karnosky breaks it down.
Men’s D-I: Massachusetts-Lowell
Second-half run has Massachusetts-Lowell playing dual roles in Frozen Four
The second installment of our Frozen Four previews looks at the River Hawks, who are 21-3-1 since the holiday break. Jim Connelly reports.
Commentary: Here’s the lineup I’d pick from the Frozen Four rosters
Dave Starman makes his picks for forward, defense and goaltending from Massachusetts-Lowell, Quinnipiac, St. Cloud State and Yale.
Massachusetts-Lowell, Bazin share a similar story: Survival, then success
The program returned from the brink of extinction, while the coach overcame a life-threatening car crash. Jim Connelly reports.
Seven finalists unveiled for Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men’s coach
Seven coaches have qualified as finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given to the top coach in Division I men’s hockey. To be a finalist, a coach must be given his league’s coach of the year award or lead his team to the Frozen Four. For 2013, that group includes: • Yale’s Keith Allain, a … Read more
Team defensive effort puts Massachusetts-Lowell within a win of Frozen Four
As good as the River Hawks were in January and early February, they’ve become even more exceptional over the last 12 games, during which they’ve allowed only 13 goals. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.
Commentary: A scouting report on NCAA tournament teams, first-round games
Dave Starman takes a look at how the teams match up in first-round games.
Northeast Regional preview: Two teams roll along, two teams stumble in
Here’s a look at the field for the NCAA Northeast Regional in Manchester, N.H.
Dusting off some old records: A look at the series behind first-round NCAA tournament matchups
There’s a story behind the all-time series between the teams that were matched for the first round of the NCAA tournament. Well, most of them. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Massachusetts-Lowell second banana no more
The River Hawks exorcised another demon with a heart-pounding 1-0 win over Boston University in the Hockey East championship game. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Hockey East Championship.
Difference-maker Wilson fills his role capably in Lowell’s semifinal win
Scott Wilson’s goal-scorer’s goal put Massachusetts-Lowell into the title game. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Hockey East Championship.
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
TMQ: Quinnipiac goes streakless, the next outdoor venue and a Rensselaer resurgence
Quinnipiac got the No. 1 spot and promptly lost its first game afterward. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Already D-I in hockey, Massachusetts-Lowell moves rest of athletics to highest level
Massachusetts-Lowell’s announced Thursday that its athletic teams will move up to Division I, joining the America East Conference on July 1. The school’s hockey program already competes in D-I as part of Hockey East. With the move to America East, UML will join Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, already fellow members of Hockey East. “UMass … Read more
TMQ: Massachusetts-Lowell gaining in PairWise, but there’s a caveat
The River Hawks could take a dip in the PairWise when they get one more game against a team under consideration. That and a look at Notre Dame’s struggles in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski.
TMQ: Tough opponents, injuries haven’t slowed No. 1 Minnesota
The Gophers go into a series against No. 6 North Dakota this weekend after a three-win week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: Separating New Hampshire and Boston College, making a run and changing the tournament
Given their similar records and no head-to-head results, is it possible to separate New Hampshire and Boston College right now? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look into it in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: How much respect is too much?
Does Michigan deserve the No. 19 ranking? And how about the goaltending we’ve seen so far this season? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: A record is safe but some teams’ seasons aren’t
A pair of one-win teams are facing uphill battles. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about Maine and Wisconsin in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: Teams standing out, players stepping up
Denver is out to a 4-0 start, joining others who have impressed early this season. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.