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Union Changes Travel Plans over Flying Concerns

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Union was scheduled to open the season with a flight to South Bend, Ind., for a two-game series against Notre Dame on Oct. 11 and 12. But in light of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the Dutchmen have changed their mode of transportation. The team will now take the … Read more

2003 Frozen Four Logo, Ticket Process Unveiled

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The 2003 NCAA Frozen Four logo was unveiled at a ceremony Friday at HSBC Arena, site of the event, set for April 10-12, 2003. Representatives from the three hosts — the MAAC, Canisius College and Niagara University — were on hand for the event. The logo features an image of a waterfall, representing Niagara Falls, … Read more

Walsh Funeral Arrangements, Memorial Events Set

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The family of Maine coach Shawn Walsh has announced the following funeral arrangements: Friends may visit on Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church on 207 York in Bangor, Maine. The funeral will take place Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s. In addition, the University … Read more

MSU Tapped At Somber CCHA Media Day

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It was a somber CCHA media day this time around. The 12 coaches of the conference mourned the loss of Maine coach Shawn Walsh, while talking about the rest of the tragedy that has befallen the nation. But with practices starting up, the leaders of the CCHA agreed to honor their fallen comrades and then turn their heads towards hockey.

Merrimack’s Serino To Begin Cancer Battle

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Merrimack coach Chris Serino will begin customized chemotherapy treatments on Wednesday in his battle against throat cancer, according to the Eagle-Tribune. Serino, 52, was diagnosed with cancer at the end of August and has since undergone nearly a month of additional evaluation by oncologists and throat specialists. The result is a specialized regimen of treatments … Read more

Walsh Loses Cancer Battle

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Shawn Walsh, who led the University of Maine to two national championships in 17 years, died Monday afternoon at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, after a 15-month battle against a rare form of cancer. He was 46.

Ice Hockey Committee Adds 2 Members

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In a move that has long been talked about, the Men’s Division I Ice Hockey Committee has officially increased the number of members from four to six. Wayne Dean, associate athletic director at Yale, will represent the ECAC on the committee, and Frank Serratore, head coach at Air Force, will be the at-large member of … Read more

After Suspension, Vermont Senior Forward Leaves Team

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Vermont senior Graham Mink has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team and athletic department rules, following his arrest earlier this week. As a result, Mink has left the team and the University. Mink is facing felony charges of aggravated assault following an off-campus incident in the early-morning hours of Sept. 16. According to … Read more

Walsh ‘Getting Stronger’

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Maine coach Shawn Walsh, hospitalized on Sept. 10 because he was having trouble breathing, is “getting stronger” every day, according to a story in the Bangor Daily News. Neither the Eastern Maine Medical Center nor the Maine Sports Information Department have been authorized to confirm any details, but Walsh’s younger brother, Kevin, told the Daily … Read more

Service to be Held for Union Coach’s Brother

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A memorial service will take place for James Patrick, the brother of Union assistant coach Kevin Patrick, who was killed during last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The service will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at St. John’s Church on Union Street in Schenectady, N.Y., across the street … Read more

Memorial Events Planned to Honor Bavis

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A series of memorial services will be held in honor of Mark Bavis, the former Boston University forward killed when the plane he was on was hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center last Tuesday. BAVIS On Tuesday, Sept. 18, there will be a gathering of family and friends from 4-9 p.m. at Catholic … Read more

2 ex-SLU Players, Coach’s Brother, Presumed Dead

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Still reeling from the news of Mark Bavis’ tragic death, the college hockey world was dealt another blow as the list grew to three. Mike Pelletier and Rich Stewart, two members of St. Lawrence’s 1988 NCAA Finalist team, are missing and presumed dead, victims of Tuesday’s terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in Lower … Read more

Close Call For Two More ex-College Players

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As the hours and days go by, more news filters in about former college hockey players caught in this week’s horrific mess. Former Boston University defenseman Mark Krys, who played for the Terriers from 1987-91, escaped with his life, evacuating one of the World Trade Center Twin Towers before it crumbled in the aftermath of … Read more

Walsh in Intensive Care, Stable

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Maine head coach Shawn Walsh, battling kidney cancer since last summer, is in stable condition after being admitted to the intensive care unit of a Bangor hospital. Walsh, 45, checked himself into the hospital Monday because he was having trouble breathing. According to an article in the Bangor Daily News, Walsh’s condition is improving, despite … Read more

Bavis Among Those Killed on Hijacked Plane

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On a day of immense tragedy in U.S. history, the news hit home to the college hockey world when it was learned that former BU forward Mark Bavis was killed aboard American Airlines Flight 11 that crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City.