USA Hockey today announced the 22-player roster for the 2002 United States National Junior Team, which will compete in the 2002 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship. The tournament, featuring the world’s top players under 20 years old, will be held Dec. 25, 2001-Jan. 4, 2002 in Pardubice and Hradec Kravlove, Czech Republic. … Read more
The Quinnipiac University Board of Trustees has voted to discontinue using “The Braves” as its athletic identity for all of its Division I men’s and women’s athletic teams. The trustees’ decision was based on a recommendation by President John Lahey, and followed a semester of discussions by the Faculty Senate, Student Government Association, President’s Cabinet … Read more
Merrimack head coach Chris Serino, diagnosed with throat cancer which forced him to step down in late October, said he is making terrific progress and plans a return to the bench following the Christmas break. “I just finished my last major chemo[-therapy] session, and the tumor I have has shrunk 85 percent,” said Serino. “Things … Read more
Hockey East teams signed a total of 27 recruits to national letters of intent during the annual early signing period that ran from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21. UMass-Amherst and UMass-Lowell both signed six players; no other programs inked more than three. Players’ next opportunity to sign letters of intent begins on April 10, 2002. … Read more
The first 10 players were named to the WCHA’s Top 50 Players in 50 Years list, with 10 more to be named in each of four following months.
Pateman MSU-Mankato goalie Eric Pateman, out of the lineup since injuring his shoulder on Oct. 20, will miss the remainder of his senior season. He will apply for a medical redshirt with the hopes of retaining one more year of eligibility next season. Pateman, a three-year starter for the Mavericks, injured his shoulder in the … Read more
Lane Harvard freshman defenseman Jesse Lane has left the team and the University to play with the Hull Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. “This was a decision that was made by Jesse and his family,” said Harvard coach Mark Coach Mazzoleni. “We certainly wish him the best.” One of three freshmen defensemen … Read more
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced a change in the format of naming the winner of the Hobey Baker Award. Beginning this year season, the top 10 finalists will be pared to three semifinalists, all of whom will attend the award announcement, which traditionally takes place on the off day between the national … Read more
Holy Cross forward Glen Crane will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a recurrence of Hodgkin’s Disease. The second-year freshman missed the entire second semester last season after being diagnosed with the cancer, but underwent chemotherapy that was believed to have put the disease into remission. Last season, Crane played in … Read more
With cancer treatments taking their toll, Merrimack coach Chris Serino has decided to step down as head coach until at least after his chemotherapy is completed. Serino hopes to return in January, but only if he is feeling better.
The 50th anniversary Beanpot will be televised on New England Sports Network (NESN), according to a report in the Boston Globe. The annual hockey classic, played on the first two Monday nights in February, ran into television difficulties a year ago when WABU, a local Boston television station that showed Boston University games as well … Read more
The NCAA this week has granted final approval of the CHA’s eligibility for an automatic qualifier to the Division I men’s tournament.
Matt Amado, NOTRE DAME, RW/C, Penticton (BCHL)/Surrey, BC (5’11 165) Born: 7-5-83 Year Team GP G A PTS PM League Honors 1999-00 Surrey Eagles 58 8 5 13 23 BCHL 2000-01 Penticton Panthers 57 14 17 31 55 BCHL Kaleb Betts, NEBRASKA-OMAHA, LW/C, Chilliwack (BCHL)/Ridge Meadows, BC (5’9 170) Born: 1-10-83 Year Team GP G … Read more
The Division I Management Council of the NCAA recently passed an amendment to its by-laws creating a common start date for men’s ice hockey. This legislation will not take effect until August, 2004. This date will be the Saturday of the 25th full weekend prior to the first round of the NCAA tournament. If the … Read more
Prompted by the NCAA, the WCHA and Hockey East have come to an agreement to exchange high-rated referees on a limited basis. Experimenting with this new arrangement, Hockey East’s Jeff Bunyon will be officiating both Colgate-Minnesota games this weekend at the Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Well-known WCHA official Mike Schmitt will be flown East in … Read more
College hockey fans hoping to catch an ECAC hockey game on TV during the regular season will be searching in vain. The conference has dropped plans to have a regular-season TV package this season. The ECAC tournament semifinals and championship game will still be televised. Economics was cited as the main reason for the decision. … Read more
UMass-Lowell senior defenseman R.J. Tolan returned home from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton after treatment following a throat injury in Friday night’s game at Boston College. Tolan Contrary to earlier reports, Tolan did not suffer a cracked larynx, but rather excessive swelling in the throat and blood blisters on his vocal cords. A tracheotomy was … Read more
It’s been a long time coming, but slowly but surely, the three-phase renovation to Merrimack’s S. Peter Volpe Athletic Center ice rink is taking shape. Fans who attended the team’s home opener Oct. 18 against Hockey East rival New Hampshire got a glimpse of what the future holds, and if the work done so far … Read more
Minnesota has reported to its compliance office a possible violation of NCAA rules. The issue is whether a visit by two longtime school representatives, violates provisions against people outside the hockey program itself from contacting recruits.
Two seasons ago, Norwich was picked first in the USCHO Preseason Poll. Norwich won the national championship. Last season Plattsburgh was picked first in the USCHO Preseason Poll. Plattsburgh won the national championship. This season, the Cardinals are once again on top of the Poll, looking to repeat as the champs.