ECAC West first half review
Scott Biggar examines each team’s record, and what they need to do to improve in the second half.
This Week
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Harvard back in the mix
“Get pucks to the net and good things will happen.” So goes the time-honored mantra of nearly every hockey coach. On the final day of November, Harvard found itself mired in a three-game losing streak, down a goal on the road versus Dartmouth, with just over seven minutes to play, and in desperate need of … Read more
Concordia (Minn.) chasing first place
In my preseason review of the MIAC, I picked Concordia (Minn.) to win the MIAC. I made that prediction because the Cobbers had the luxury of two solid goaltenders returning and played good team defense and special teams. Although the Cobbers finished fourth in the MIAC last season, the team made it to the title … Read more
Denver’s Brittain on schedule, but taking nothing for granted in comeback
Also, we check in with former Minnesota-Duluth goaltender Glenn “Chico” Resch. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Rookies finding their place at Robert Morris
On a team with 10 seniors, newcomers are holding their own. Chris Lerch has This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Drawn-out faceoffs just one sign of battles at every turn in Hockey East
Coaches and league officials have noticed that every team seems to be looking for that extra something that might lead to a victory. Jim Connelly has This Week in Hockey East.
Ohio State surging, but taking precautions to avoid complacency
The Buckeyes are unbeaten in their last 11 games but still needed a bit of a course correction. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Home shutouts becoming the norm for Iles, Cornell
The Big Red have gone 312:11 without allowing a goal at Lynah Rink, and the offense has provided enough to get by. Nate Owen has This Week in ECAC Hockey.
NCHA dominates Thanksgiving action
Looking back at the Thanksgiving tournament games has led me to believe that the NCHA is the strongest conference in the Midwest, from Wis.-Eau Claire’s run to the Adrian Thanksgiving Tournament title to St. Scholastica winning its two games at the MCHA/NCHA Showcase. St. Norbert fared well at the Showcase as well, with a victory … Read more
Western New England finds success
After last week’s 3-2 win over Manhattanville, Western New England coach Greg Heffernan admitted he wasn’t even aware of a once long-standing streak Manhattanville owned. Instead, like any coach, Heffernan was preparing his team for the challenge that was in front of them, rather than focusing on a certain aura or milestone surrounding a team … Read more
New kid: Stevenson starts women’s program
Starting in the 2012-13 season, NCAA Division III women’s hockey is expanding to the state of Maryland. Stevenson University, located about 30 minutes north of downtown Baltimore in Owings Mills, Md., will become the 50th D-III college to have a varsity women’s ice hockey program. The Mustangs will begin play next fall under the guidance … Read more
Todd Sheridan’s passion continues
Todd Sheridan has never wavered from his true passion as a hockey player. It wasn’t the four years of playing goaltender at Brockport, or the year as their goaltending coach. His true passion has been the Saves For A Cure charity. “I have to be active with Saves For A Cure!” Sheridan said. “It is … Read more
Colonials advance under Colontino
The Robert Morris women have experienced something new this season: success. Arlan Marttila reports.
Toughest tournament
Elmira played in arguably the most difficult tournament of the season after turkey day, the Primelink hosted by Middlebury this year. Entering the weekend, the tournament was made up of No. 1 Norwich, No. 6 Plattsburgh, No. 10 Elmira and No. 11 Middlebury. Tough competition indeed. “It was fun getting a chance to play those … Read more
Goaltending duo finds chemistry, wins for Canisius
Dan Morrison and Tony Capobianco are a big reason why the Golden Griffins are off to the program’s second-best start in league play. Chris Lerch has This Week in Atlantic Hockey.
Nebraska-Omaha looking for a goaltender to emerge as full-time starter
Freshman Ryan Massa and Dayn Belfour are challenging senior John Faulkner, and coach Dean Blais is letting the competition play out. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Boston College’s Kreider getting a jump on his traditional second-half surge
The World Junior Championship has been the launching point for the Eagles forward in the last two seasons, but he’s already up to 10 goals in his junior campaign. Jim Connelly has This Week in Hockey East.
Some surprises among ECAC Hockey’s top scoring teams
Cornell, Colgate and Harvard have surged to the top of the league’s scoring ranks despite some challenges. Brian Sullivan has This Week in ECAC Hockey.
Lake Superior’s Cassiani, Haines lead with whatever-it-takes attitude
The Lakers are keeping pace with the CCHA leaders through strong senior leadership. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Cardinal-Panther Classic brings together top squads
Every year, there are two regular season tournaments that should be circled on every Division III women’s hockey fans calendar. The first already happened this year with Norwich’s East/West Hockey Classic, which featured four top-10 teams at the time in Norwich, R.I.T., Elmira, and Manhattanville. It also featured a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown, … Read more