This Week in the MAAC: Nov. 1, 2001
Holy Cross salutes an ailing teammate; Quinnipiac gets some exposure; Sacred Heart loses its cool; and Iona and Bentley storm out of the gates — by different standards. Jim Connelly covers the MAAC.
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This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 1, 2001
Providence and UMass-Lowell exchange places; Boston College raises the banner; TV confusion; and one writers’ mea culpa. Dave Hendrickson covers the week in Hockey East.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 1, 2001
Halloween came a bit early — and it was all tricks, no treats — for Michigan and Michigan State last weekend, as both were swept. Paula C. Weston offers a post-mortem, and a look ahead in the CCHA.
This Week in the ECAC Northeast: Nov. 1, 2001
Ed Seero offers more insight into the rise of the ECAC Northeast as he chats up coaches around the league. Also: review and preview, and Random Thoughts on Sports.
This Week in the SUNYAC: Nov. 1, 2001
The SUNYAC is off and running with a new season, and big games right out of the gate. New SUNYAC correspondent Ed Trefzger gives the scoop, plus chronicles the SUNYAC Challenge, and a primer on the neutral-zone trap.
This Week In The WCHA: Nov. 1, 2001
The Hockey East-WCHA officials’ exchange program nets applause; Denver considers its national profile; Minnesota looks for some competition; and a trying weekend for Wisconsin’s Andy Wheeler ends well. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the ECAC West: Oct. 31, 2001
The ECAC West kicks things off a bit early this year; RIT turns defense into offense; tournament play abounds; and the Game of the Week. Scott Biggar zooms in.
This Week in the ECAC: Oct. 25, 2001
Only five games dot the ECAC schedule this weekend — all on the road, and four in the state of Minnesota. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser round up Rensselaer’s new respect, Union’s lack thereof, and plenty more.
This Week in the CCHA: Oct. 25, 2001
CCHA commissioner Tom Anastos weighs in on the league’s playoff format; Ron Mason gets win number 900; and an NCAA rules change. Paula C. Weston reports.
This Week in the SUNYAC: Oct. 25, 2001
In just two games, Cortland may have caused SUNYAC observers to reverse their field. Tom Cranfield’s reign opened with upset wins over Potsdam and Fredonia, giving the first-year head coach an enviable start. Also: the Rochester Cup rolls around, and Oswego has a problem — sort of. Ed Trefzger makes his debut as USCHO.com’s SUNYAC columnist.
This Week in the MAAC: Oct. 25, 2001
Quinnipiac repeated in its own tournament last weekend, but the Iona Gaels will present themselves for a rematch of the MAAC season opener. Elsewhere, Bentley suffers from its indiscretions, and the fans speak up. Jim Connelly reports.
This Week in Hockey East: Oct. 25, 2001
It’s a new year in Hockey East as Dave Hendrickson picks his preseason all-league team; also, trivia returns!
This Week in the WCHA: Oct. 25, 2001
The Colorado College offense awakens; Alaska-Anchorage presents a new face — though not necessarily a good one; and league members battle the injury bug. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week In Hockey East: Oct. 18, 2001
It was an up-and-down start to the season for Hockey East teams, but fighting a different battle is Merrimack coach Chris Serino, who remains in good spirits trying to fight cancer. Dave Hendrickson gives his take on this and other matters.
This Week in the CCHA: Oct. 18, 2001
With the CCHA’s move to a 12- (read: “all 12”) team postseason format, two more of the league’s member schools gain a second chance at success — and the conference gains some extra ticket sales. Also, Western Michigan confronts Michigan in the Game(s) of the Week after a disappointing start. Paula C. Weston reports.
This Week in the MAAC: Oct. 18, 2001
The MAAC’s nonconference beginning is less than fans, players and coaches might have hoped for; also, the Scholarship Question raises its head again. Jim Connelly reports.
This Week In The WCHA: Oct. 18, 2001
A number of WCHA teams are off to flying starts, not the least of which being Alaska-Anchorage. No, the Seawolves are not 2-0 like many of their bretheren, but they did go 1-0-1 in front of a large and lively home crowd, as new coach John Hill made his debut. That, the replay rule debate, and more is a click away.
This Week In The ECAC: Oct. 18, 2001
The ECAC is still ramping up, with Colgate looking to start on the right foot, St. Lawrence trying to regain its footing, and Union looking for a little respect.
This Week in the MAAC: Oct. 11, 2001
The MAAC has experienced a mixed bag in its early action, but Jim Connellysays not to worry. Also: a rundown and analysis of the league’s preseason all-conference squad.
This Week in Hockey East: Oct. 11, 2001
Given recent events in college hockey and around the world, Dave Hendrickson holds out hope that the new season can provide a much-needed concept: fun. Also: good news for PC’s Matt Curran; tidbits around the league; and Dave offers further anecdotes on the life of Shawn Walsh.