TMQ: When winning isn’t enough at a regular season tournament
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Men’s D-I: Vermont
A quick look at the Florida College Hockey Classic, Catamount Cup
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Saturday.
Vermont sophomore Polesello leaves team, joins OHL’s Frontenacs
Vermont sophomore forward Robert Polesello has left Vermont to play major junior hockey with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. “I really don’t have anything else to say except to wish Robert and his family all the best in his quest to play for Kingston and we thank him for his time here … Read more
TMQ: Frozen Four returners St. Cloud State, Quinnipiac haven’t lost much
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: A winning pair in Providence, ECAC Hockey’s strength and realignment readjustment
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Vermont improves its team culture and hopes the wins follow
The Catamounts put faith in their senior class to lead them out of a down period.
Vermont forward Reynolds injures knee in Ottawa exhibition, done for ’13-14 season
According to the Burlington Free Press, Vermont junior forward Kyle Reynolds will miss the rest of the season after suffering a left knee injury in last Saturday’s exhibition game against Ottawa. Reynolds was the Catamounts’ third-leading scorer a season ago with nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points. “It’s a big loss, there’s no … Read more
Federal judge throws out Milo’s case against Vermont, Sneddon
According to the Burlington Free Press, a federal judge has dismissed a case filed by ex-Vermont forward Justin Milo alleging he was wrongfully cut from the team by head coach Kevin Sneddon back in 2010. Milo, who filed the lawsuit in 2011, had claimed after he was released from the team that the school and … Read more
Penn State adds Dawes to women’s staff
Penn State has announced that Alex Dawes, former Utica assistant coach and student video coordinator and director of hockey operations at Vermont, will take over as the director of operations for the PSU women’s team on July 29. Dawes replaces Mo Stroemel, who accepted an offer from Penn State-Altoona as an academic instructor in the … Read more
Vermont grad Miller joins Massachusetts coaching staff
Former Culver Military Academy coach and Vermont player Ryan Miller has been named an assistant coach at Massachusetts. “It’s a great day for Massachusetts hockey,” said UMass head coach John Micheletto in a news release. “With Ryan joining our family, our players are the beneficiaries of Ryan’s mentorship, work ethic and hockey knowledge. He’s a … Read more
At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
TMQ: Some top scorers aren’t household names — yet
Given that the national scoring leaders are usually front and center when thoughts turn to the Hobey Baker Award finalists, it’s time to learn who they are. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about the first half’s top performances in this week’s 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.
Sneddon points to strong nucleus after tumultuous year for Vermont
The movie “Hoosiers” gave us one of the best lines in sports movie history when the crotchety old Hickory fan Opal Fleener said to coach Norman Dale, “Sun don’t shine on the same dog’s [behind] every day, but mister, you ain’t seen a ray of light since you got here.” For Vermont coach Kevin Sneddon, … Read more
Gobeil named Massachusetts’ director of hockey operations
Massachusetts announced Tuesday that 2009 Vermont graduate John Gobeil will join the staff as the director of hockey operations, completing new head coach John Micheletto’s staff. Gobeil held a similar post at Vermont from 2009-12.
Saint Michael’s looks local in naming DiGiulian new men’s coach
Damian DiGiulian has been hired as Saint Michael’s men’s head coach, becoming just the third bench boss since the program went to varsity status prior to the 1982-83 season. During the past three seasons, DiGiulian was the head coach and director of hockey for the Rice Memorial High School prep program in South Burlington. “I … Read more
Patrick, Wallack named new assistants at Vermont
Vermont has announced the hiring of Kevin Patrick and Kyle Wallack as assistant coaches for the upcoming 2012-13 season. “It is an honor for me to introduce our new University of Vermont men’s hockey staff,” said Vermont head coach Kevin Sneddon in a news release. “We are extremely fortunate to add two of the nation’s … Read more
Reports: Wallack named new assistant at Vermont, Gasparini and Gobeil depart
The New Haven Register has reported that former Quinnipiac, Connecticut and Yale assistant coach Kyle Wallack will replace John Micheletto as an assistant coach at Vermont. Wallack was an assistant at Yale through the 2010-11 season when he left to become head coach with the USHL’s Indiana Ice. The Ice fired Wallack at the tail-end … Read more
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.
Girgensons signs with Buffalo, will not play for Vermont
Vermont recruit Zemgus Girgensons will not play for the Catamounts in 2012-13 after signing an NHL contract Friday with the Buffalo Sabres. Girgensons was Buffalo’s first-round pick (14th overall) at last month’s NHL draft in Pittsburgh. “Throughout the recruiting process, Zemgus has been very loyal to UVM, turning down offers to play major junior hockey … Read more