Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top defensemen for 2012-13
Our 2012-13 preview series continues with a look at the best returning defensemen in college hockey. Daver Karnosky reports.
Men’s D-I: Union
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goalies for 2012-13
The season is right around the corner, and our preseason coverage begins with a look at 10 returning goaltenders to keep an eye on this season. Roman J. Uschak reports.
Micheletto, UMass hockey both set out to find their place
New Massachusetts coach John Micheletto wasn’t the first one offered the Minutemen job, but he says it’s time to move forward. Jim Connelly reports.
After Trouba, best chance for college players in 2012 NHL Entry Draft may be second round
Michigan recruit Jacob Trouba is ranked ninth among North American skaters, but he could be the only player with college ties called in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.
Union extends Bennett’s contract through 2018-19 season
Union has rewarded head coach Rick Bennett with a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. In Bennett’s first year as head coach in 2011-12, Union finished 26-8-7 and 14-4-4 in the ECAC. The Dutchmen earned their first ever trip to the Frozen Four with wins over Massachusetts-Lowell and Michigan State in the East Regional of … Read more
Former Union goalie Mayotte named assistant coach at St. Lawrence
Former Union goaltender Kris Mayotte has been named an assistant coach at St. Lawrence. Mayotte pent last season as a volunteer assistant coach at Cornell following an eight-year playing career as a goalie in both college and the professional ranks. “I am very excited to welcome Kris to St. Lawrence University and to our hockey … Read more
Hours after Frozen Four loss, Union’s Welsh signs with Carolina
Jeremy Welsh is leaving Union after three seasons, signing a free-agent contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes just hours after the Dutchmen’s Frozen Four loss Thursday. Welsh scored 23 goals in 40 games for Union, which lost to Ferris State in the Frozen Four semifinals. “Of all of the college free agents available, we identified … Read more
Union taken out of its game, taken out of its season
The Dutchmen took four minor penalties and gave up one big power-play goal in their loss. Brian Sullivan reports from the Frozen Four.
Commentary: Scouting the Frozen Four for future NHL talent
Boston College’s Chris Kreider has the best potential for a long-term NHL career, but others in the Frozen Four field can make it, too, Dave Starman writes.
For three Frozen Four goalies, previous starting experience not necessary
Union’s Troy Grosenick, Boston College’s Parker Milner and Ferris State’s Taylor Nelson became full-time starters this season. Todd D. Milewski reports from the Frozen Four.
The matchup: Defensive philosophies differ with Union, Ferris State
We asked coaches who faced both Ferris State and Union this season to help break down the national semifinal opponents. Daver Karnosky reports.
Frozen Four preview: Julseth-White pushes the right buttons for Union
Nate Owen looks at the Dutchmen as they head to the 2012 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.
Frozen Four no small achievement for non-scholarship Union
The school is one of four non-Ivy League institutions playing Division I hockey that don’t offer athletics aid. Brian Sullivan reports.
TMQ: The Tampa four, and how they came to be the last standing
Can anyone stop Boston College? How much does the hype affect teams heading to the Frozen Four? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Neophytes Ferris State, Union join experienced Boston College, Minnesota in 2012 Frozen Four field
One side of the bracket is loaded with experience. The other is made up of the new kids on the block. One side has nine national championships. The other has seven total NCAA tournament games. [scg_html_ff2012]That’s the early story of the 2012 Frozen Four, where Boston College and Minnesota will push their combined national semifinal … Read more
Massachusetts-Lowell’s desperation makes it interesting, but Union holds on
The weekend was a roller coaster of sorts for the River Hawks. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
Disallowed goal weighs on Michigan State after regional loss
The referees may have been handcuffed by the rule book on the call. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
2012 East Regional preview: First-year coaches put to the test
Three of the four coaches in the East Regional in Bridgeport, Conn., are in their first season at their school. Here’s previews of Union, Miami, Massachusetts-Lowell and Michigan State.
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Union sticks to the game plan, and it pays off
The Dutchmen didn’t panic when their offense didn’t immediately have success. Nate Owen reports from the ECAC Hockey Championship.