Men’s D-I: Vermont

A Born Leader

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Jaime Sifers first donned the captain’s ‘C’ as a Vermont sophomore. With the Catamounts rising, Tyler Birnbaum finds his influence instrumental.

Century Cat

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After seeing his 2004-05 season go up in smoke, UVM senior Brady Leisenring is back leading the Cats — and better than ever, Joe Haggerty finds.

UVM’s Atkinson Leaves School After Drunk-Driving Arrest

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Mike Atkinson, a freshman at Vermont, has withdrawn from school after his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated, as well as careless driving, after a car crash on the Vermont campus on Oct. 2. He had already been suspended by the team. Atkinson, 20, a native of Kinderhook, N.Y., was taken to a local … Read more

2005-06 Vermont Season Preview

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It’s a whole new world for Vermont as it joins Hockey East as the league’s 10th team. As players and fans will soon find out, the Catamounts have a loyal following and Gutterson Fieldhouse is a tough barn to play in. “I describe [our reaction] as being excited and as a program that certainly is … Read more

Sneddon Suspends Himself One Game

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Vermont coach Kevin Sneddon has voluntarily suspended himself from coaching in tonight’s game against St. Lawrence because of comments he made after Friday’s night about referee John Murphy. Murphy disallowed a Vermont goal with 14 seconds remaining in regulation that would have tied the game against Clarkson, ruling that a Vermont player was in the … Read more

Gilligan Wins 2005 MacInnes Award

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Former Vermont coach Mike Gilligan has been selected as the recipient of the 2005 John MacInnes Award by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA). Established by the AHCA in 1982 to honor former Michigan Tech coach John MacInnes, the award “recognizes those people who have shown a great concern for amateur hockey and youth programs. … Read more

The Cats’ Meow

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After a few lean years, Vermont is back in the national spotlight. And if you want a reason, look no further than Scott Mifsud.

UVM’s Leisenring to Miss Rest of Season

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Vermont forward Brady Leisenring will sit out the remainder of the 2004-05 season and plans to apply for a hardship waiver in order to return for his final season of eligibility in 2005-06. Leisenring, an assistant captain of the Catamounts the last two seasons, played in six games this season, scoring three goals and adding … Read more

Bertram, Fallon Top Preliminary CSS Rankings

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Boston College forward Dan Bertram tops the NHL’s Central Scouting Service’s Preliminary Rankings of U.S. College players eligible for the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Bertram The Preliminary Rankings breaks down players by league. The Final Rankings, due out next spring, places the players in two categories: North American or European. Goalies are on a separate … Read more

2004-05 Vermont Season Preview

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So, yes, this is UVM’s final season as a member of the only Division I conference it has ever known. Not that the Catamounts are giving it much thought. “We’re really not concerned,” said head coach Kevin Sneddon, “about this being our last year. We are trying to make big strides with our program regardless … Read more

Sneddon Declines Harvard’s Advances

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Vermont head coach Kevin Sneddon has officially declined an interview for the vacant head coaching position at Harvard, ending speculation as to his candidacy for the Crimson’s open position. Sneddon was a captain at Harvard in 1991-92, and a member of the 1989 national championship team. He took the head coaching job at Vermont last … Read more

St. Louis First Collegian to Win NHL Scoring Title

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Over the last 30 years, the impact of college hockey players in the NHL has gradually grown bigger and bigger every year. Great stars like Brian Leetch, Chris Chelios, Brett Hull, Mike Richter and Joe Nieuwendyk have won Stanley Cups, and others like Keith Tkachuk, John LeClair and Tony Amonte have joined them to win … Read more

Hanson Stable After Fracturing Neck

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Vermont backup goaltender Matt Hanson is recovering in a Vermont hospital after a scary injury during last Thursday’s practice. Hanson, according to Vermont school doctor Jon Porter, broke the fourth cervical vertebrae in his neck and had surgery Friday night to stabilize it. Hanson appears to have escaped any lasting paralysis. “He is currently in … Read more

Vermont, Hockey East Make it Official

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With an announcement commissioner Joe Bertagna characterized as “probably one of the worst-kept secrets,” Hockey East officially welcomed the University of Vermont to the league Thursday. Both the Catamounts men’s and women’s hockey teams will begin play in the 2005-2006 season. The announcement was made three weeks to the day after Vermont got the ball … Read more

Hockey East ADs to Discuss Vermont

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Hockey East athletic directors will discuss today (Tuesday) Vermont’s application to Hockey East. It is unknown at this time whether a formal vote will be taken yet, though it isn’t likely. Recently, HEA commissioner Joe Bertagna said Vermont would be allowed a chance to give a formal presentation, which hasn’t yet occurred. Last week, Vermont … Read more

Sheraton/Banknorth Classic

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Gutterson Fieldhouse, Burlington, Vt., Dec. 27-28 Massachusetts vs. Dartmouth, 4 ET Saturday Minnesota State at Vermont, 7 ET Saturday Minnesota State vs. Dartmouth, 4 ET Sunday Massachusetts at Vermont, 7 ET Sunday Television: None. No. 14 Dartmouth (4-2-4) Players to Watch: F Hugh Jessiman, Soph. (6-5–11); F Lee Stempniak, Jr. (7-2–9). Notable: This tournament switches … Read more

Vermont Applies for Hockey East Membership

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The University of Vermont has written a letter of inquiry to Hockey East, looking to gain membership into the conference for men’s and women’s hockey. Vermont has been a member of the ECAC since upgrading the program to Division I almost 30 years ago. No timeline or format for discussions has been announced. Hockey East … Read more

2003-04 Vermont Season Preview

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Picked to finish ninth in the ECAC Coaches’ Poll, there’s no time like the present for Kevin Sneddon’s new club as the Catamounts kick off the 2003-04 season with a home contest against Boston College on Oct. 4. Sneddon is a talented young coach who will help establish a much-needed new attitude and atmosphere in … Read more