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Vermont, with a sweep in the North Country, rallies around injured netminder Matt Hanson; Cornell and Rensselaer chart a collision course; and Albany gets ready for the fans in postseason action. Juan Martinez reports.
Jerry York’s list of accomplishments behind the bench at Boston College is a long one, and Dave Hendrickson says it’s time to add “Hockey East Coach of the Year” to his resume. Also: Merrimack defies expectations, while Massachusetts-Lowell rebounds.
Bemidji State goes toe-to-toe with Minnesota, producing a lesson in perception vs. reality that bodes well for the CHA as a whole; and this weekend, labama-Huntsville and Niagara battle for the slot behind the Beavers in the standings. Mike Volonnino reports.
Holy Cross is now the odds-on favorite to win the regular-season title — but with this year’s playoff changes, how much does it matter? Also: some surprising upsets, and Army — coming off the renewal of college hockey’s oldest rivalry — gets some national airtime.
Dave Hendrickson analyzes the results of the Beanpot; takes a look at surging Providence; and reintroduces DUMBEST, the surefire end-of-season standings prediction tool.
With six games to go in the regular season, the ECAC is as much a jumble as usual — and Union, after a brutal midseason stretch, is doing its best to make the final standings a puzzle. Also: Juan Martinez rounds up the news of the week, and offers a salute to a certain St. Lawrence fixture.
With four weeks left in the regular season, Miami and Michigan aren’t just the first- and second-place teams in the conference; they’re the opponents in the CCHA Games of the Week. Also, Paula C. Weston is asking you — yes, you — to nominate a deserving defenseman for Blueliner of the Week.
A look at the remaining schedule suggests North Dakota has an edge, but only if its goaltending holds up; Minnesota visits Minnesota-Duluth in this weekend’s “something’s gotta give” series; and Wisconsin’s Bernd Bruckler shows why the Badgers’ success starts in net. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Garrett Larson fires up the Sacred Heart offense; Canisius doesn’t take kindly to the officials; and a little levity. Jim Connelly reports.
With a month to go before the playoffs, Juan Martinez looks over the ECAC. Also: the Miracle on Ice hits the big screen, and Colgate coach Stan Moore maintains an impressive unbeaten streak.
After last week’s forfeits, Massachusetts-Lowell head coach Blaise MacDonald makes sure his team keeps it all in perspective. Also, it’s BU-BC in the Beanpot final, and Scott Weighart tallies up the likely outcome.
The CHA has Robert Morris on board, meaning that the league’s NCAA autobid is safe — but commissioner R.H. “Bob” Peters might not be done just yet. Also: Bemidji State visits Minnesota and Alabama-Huntsville travels to Maine this weekend. Mike Volonnino reports.
Michigan hits its stride at the right time; Lake Superior State battles on despite a lack of … something; and Paula C. Weston gives Michigan State captain Jim Slater his props.
Michigan Tech looks to its alumni for support; Minnesota-Duluth gets its shot at the top of the WCHA; and — however briefly — the “Money Line” is reunited for North Dakota. Todd D. Milewski reports.
With Robert Morris joining the CHA, the pressure is off Atlantic Hockey — for now, at least. Jim Connelly talks to AHA commissioner Bob DeGregorio about the future. Also, Quinnipiac goaltender Jamie Holden accomplishes a rarity against scoring-stricken Army.
Ending weeks’ worth of speculation, the CHA brought nascent program Robert Morris on board for the 2004-05 season, preserving a six-team league and an NCAA autobid. Mike Volonnino reports on the new addition, not to mention the rest of the week’s news.
There’s plenty to talk about in Hockey East, including Monday’s start to the 52nd Beanpot. Zillion-time champ Boston University finds itself in an unusual position — underdog to Boston College — while rallying Northeastern seeks its first title since 1988. Also, Maine hosts New Hampshire in a series with plenty of league and national implications. Dave Hendrickson reports.
After starting the season with the shock of coach Don Vaughan’s (temporary) departure, Colgate has put together a successful stretch under Stan Moore. Juan Martinez reports on the Raiders’ stretch drive, as well as recruiting news, and a call to arms by UVM coach Kevin Sneddon.
The referee catch more flak than usual, maybe thanks to a tight race in the standings; Alaska-Anchorage shows its heart — and gets rewarded; Minnesota forges on without its captain; and Colorado College finds its scoring touch, though maybe not at even strength. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Two are familar names; the third is making one for itself. The three teams at the top of the CCHA standings — Miami, Michigan and Michigan State — are each getting the job done in a singular way, meaning that Paula C. Weston tabs this weekend’s Miami-MSU series as the Games of the Week.