Union names Ronan as volunteer assistant
Union has announced the addition of John Ronan as a volunteer assistant coach. Ronan played at Maine from 2001-05.
Men’s D-I: Union
Jooris gives up senior season at Union to sign with Calgary
Union forward Josh Jooris has given up his senior season with the Dutchmen for an NHL contract with the Calgary Flames, according to the Daily Gazette. The 23-year-old Jooris leaves Union after scoring 29 goals and adding 59 assists for 88 points in 117 career games. “I think shocked and stunned has been used a … Read more
USCHO awards: Five schools land two players on 2012-13 All-USCHO teams
In 2012, Boston College had four players on the All-USCHO teams. A year later, things were much more spread out. Five teams had two players selected for the 2012-13 All-USCHO teams, with no repeat honorees from last season. Frozen Four semifinalists Massachusetts-Lowell and St. Cloud State were among those teams, along with Boston College, North … Read more
Bennett to stay behind Union bench through ’19-20 season
Union announced Tuesday that it has extended the contract of coach Rick Bennett through the 2019-20 season. Union finished the 2012-13 season 22-13-5 (10-8-4 ECAC), clinching its fourth straight 20-win season and in the process, making Bennett the first coach in program history to record 20 wins in each of his first two seasons behind … Read more
Sharks make it official, sign Union goaltender Grosenick
After first being reported by the Daily Gazette, Union junior goalie Troy Grosenick has given up his senior season with the Dutchmen to sign a free-agent deal with the San Jose Sharks. “We’re happy for Troy,” Union coach Rick Bennett said in the Gazette. “It’s more gratifying to know that he’s going to finish his … Read more
Union defense turns the tables on Boston College
The speed of the Dutchmen’s defense was the key in the Dutchmen’s 5-1 win Saturday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Nate Owen reports from the East 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.
East Regional preview: Conference champs, defending NCAA champ fill the field
Here’s a look at the NCAA East Regional in Providence, R.I.
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.
Union’s Grosenick has issue with ECAC Hockey Championship leaving Atlantic City
“Atlantic City is a great town,” says Troy Grosenick, who has won two straight ECAC Hockey playoff titles there. Nate Owen reports from the ECAC Hockey Championship.
Union finds a successful, familiar formula late in the season
Union is in the title game thanks to an outstanding penalty-kill unit, timely goals and a shutout from Troy Grosenick — all hallmarks of their Frozen Four run last season. Nate Owen reports from the ECAC Hockey Championship.
Union defenseman Vasaturo possibly done for season with knee injury
Union sophomore defenseman Charlie Vasaturo suffered a possible season-ending knee injury early in the first period of the Dutchmen’s 5-1 win over St. Lawrence on March 1. The Daily Gazette reports Vasaturo may be done for the foreseeable future with Union coach Rick Bennett telling the paper that Vasaturo is “day to day until September.” … 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.
TMQ: On Quinnipiac, name recognition and the No. 1 ranking
Did the Bobcats miss out on the top spot in the poll because they haven’t long been a traditional power? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
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: Struggles in the middle of the rankings
Ranked teams Dartmouth, Cornell, Union and St. Cloud State combined to go 0-9 last week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss the impact in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
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: New Hampshire, Yale find gold in the Rockies
The Eastern schools deal setbacks to Denver and Colorado College. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.