Walsh Investigating Treatment Options

Maine coach Shawn Walsh is travelling today to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md., for tests designed to identify his next course of cancer treatments. He will stay at the National Cancer Institute until Tuesday, when he will return to Maine to prepare his team for Friday’s Hockey East semifinal game. Walsh, who … Read more

Labbe Named AHCA College Division Player of the Year

Middlebury’s Michelle Labbe was named the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Women’s College Division Player of the Year. Labbe, a dual citizen from Pt. Claire, Quebec, scored 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points in her senior year.

Rensselaer AD Ducatte Retires

Rensselaer director of athletics Bob Ducatte announced his retirement today after 34 years at the school. Ducatte, who has spent the past 30 years as the athletics director, will remain in his position until June 30. “This is a position and a school that I feel passionately for,” Ducatte said. “It’s hard to say goodbye, … Read more

CHA Honors Award Winners at Final Five

The second annual College Hockey America postseason tournament kicked off with an awards ceremony honoring the five qualifying teams and conference award winners. Air Force senior goaltender Marc Kielkucki earned College Hockey America Player of the Year honors.

ECAC Announces Women’s Division III Award Winners

Middlebury’s Michelle Labbe led the way in the ECAC Women’s Division III awards presentations, earning Player of the Year honors. Labbe, who was also the conference’s tournament Most Valuable Player, finished with 44 points (17-27) in the league and helped lead the Panthers to their sixth straight ECAC championship. Head coach Bill Mandigo was named … Read more

D-III Quarterfinal Hosts Announce Ticket Plans

The four host schools for the 2001 NCAA Division III quarterfinal round have announced ticket pricing and availability. Tickets are available now for the St. John’s at Wis.-Superior series. Tickets for each game are $5 for general admission and $6 for reserved seating, with reserved sections set aside for both Superior and St. John’s. Tickets … Read more

AWCHA Announces 4-team D-III Women’s Field

Middlebury, St. Mary’s, Gustavus Adolphus and Williams have been selected by USA Hockey to participate in the American Women’s College Hockey Alliance Division III National Championship, to be held March 9-10 in Rochester, N.Y. This tournament marks the fourth year of the AWCHA National Championship, and the second-ever for Division III. This year, the NCAA … Read more

Division III NCAA Brackets Announced

Undefeated RIT and NCHA-champion Wis.-Superior were named top seeds as the NCAA Division III men’s tournament brackets were announced today. With six automatic bids and RIT garnering a surefire spot, the drama came down to the final at-large bid, which went to Wis.-River Falls over NESCAC runner-up Amherst. Quarterfinal action takes place at the home … Read more

No. 1 RIT Sweeps League Awards

RIT defenseman Jerry Galway has been named the ECAC West Player of the Year, leading a sweep of the major awards for the Tigers. RIT is ranked No. 1 and just finished the regular season unbeaten at 22-0-1.

Nichols Coach Resigns

John Snyder resigned as head coach at Nichols, after the Bison ended their season with a 7-5 loss against Worcester State. Assistant coach Mark Jago has been named the program’s interim head coach.

Committee Reaffirms, Clarifies Bye Selection Process

After a week of confusion and lingering questions, the NCAA has confirmed that byes in the national tournament will be awarded to the top four seeded teams irrespective of region, as was first announced last summer. “Nothing has changed,” said selection committee chair Bill Wilkinson. “We’re going to rank the teams one through 12 and … Read more

Hobey Changing Homes

College hockey’s most prestigious award has a new home. The Decathlon Athletic Club, which oversees the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to college hockey’s top player, has decided to move the trophy permanently from the Decathlon Hotel and Athletic Club in Bloomington, Minn., to the new Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. The Xcel … Read more