In what could have been a poor showing for college hockey at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Friday’s opening round ended with more-than-respectable results. Led by Jacob Trouba, who was selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets, players with collegiate ties heard their names called six times from the stage at the Consol Energy Center. … Read more
Jim Connelly takes a swing at predicting the 30 first-round picks of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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.
Former Vermont forward Justin Milo is suing the university, claiming that after he was cut from the team in 2010, the decision deprived him of his scholarship, his reputation and a promising career. According to the Rutland Herald, UVM coach Kevin Sneddon told Milo he was cut because of his attitude and a perceived lack … Read more
Jim Plumer has been named head coach of the Vermont women’s hockey program. Plumer comes to Vermont after nine years as the head coach at Division III Amherst where he recorded the most wins in program history and molded Amherst into a national powerhouse, winning the 2009 and 2010 NCAA championship. “I am honored and … Read more
Vermont junior forward Sebastian Stalberg has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks and will join the Sharks’ American Hockey League affiliate in Worcester, Mass., to begin his professional career. “This was an extremely challenging decision for me and one that I depended on input from everyone who has supported me,” said … Read more
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Martin St. Louis played in the 1996 Frozen Four; 16 years later, it’ll be played in the NHL arena he calls home. Rachel Lenzi reports.
A quick look at the holiday-season tournaments for the 2011-12 season.
Another New Year’s Eve matchup with Canada wraps up a challenging opening four games for the Americans. Jim Connelly reports.
Six games against college teams are on the schedule for the Russian Red Stars. Dave Saunders reports.
Coming off back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances, including a Frozen Four berth in 2008, last season was, in an understatement, disappointing for Vermont. The Catamounts struggled to an 8-20-8 regular season record and were swept out of the Hockey East quarterfinals by New Hampshire. Thus, for coach Kevin Sneddon, the 2011-12 season is as much about … Read more
Vermont will play Massachusetts and New Hampshire will play Maine at Fenway Park on Jan. 7, but Jim Connelly wonders whether this is where outdoor hockey jumps the shark.
Outdoor hockey games have been the “flavor of the week” for the last few years in college hockey, and that won’t keep Hockey East from once again joining the fray. Multiple sources have confirmed that Hockey East will announce on Friday that it will host Frozen Fenway, a sequel to a remarkably successful event the … Read more
Boston Bruins goalie and former Vermont Catamounts’ star Tim Thomas announced Wednesday that he will be bringing the Stanley Cup to Burlington, Vt., for a public viewing event on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Thomas was awarded a second date with the Cup and choose to bring it to Burlington, where he also runs a summer … Read more
The goaltender led Vermont to its first Frozen Four in 1996, but his road to the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy was anything but easy. Jim Connelly reports.
The University of Vermont athletic department lost a dear friend on Monday when Frank McIntosh passed away. “Mac,” as he was known, was associated with the Vermont men’s hockey program for 31 years. A native of Burlington, Vt., McIntosh graduated from Burlington High School and attended UVM. His involvement with the Catamounts began in 1978 … Read more
Three leagues enter the playoffs this weekend while two wrap up the regular season. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back and look ahead.
Wahsontiio Stacey, Vermont’s leading scorer, will not finish his senior season with the Catamounts as the Burlington Free Press reported today he has quit the hockey program. “Wahs has informed the coaches (Tuesday) afternoon that he was quitting the team,” Vermont coach Kevin Sneddon told the paper. “He spoke with the team right before practice … Read more
The holiday tournaments are done, and Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back at the big events.