SUNYAC Newsletter: Jan. 24, 2001
Plattsburgh does its best to climb out of a hole; Oswego faces off with RIT; and Buffalo State keeps up its contentious play. Russell Jaslow reports.
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Plattsburgh does its best to climb out of a hole; Oswego faces off with RIT; and Buffalo State keeps up its contentious play. Russell Jaslow reports.
Fans of most any conference can tell you who’s atop the CCHA — that would be No. 1 Michigan State. After that, though, things get pretty murky. Also: they don’t make arena taunting like they used to — Paula Weston explains.
This week features Providence’s continued surge; the reign of Ty Conklin; congratulations and condolences; and Dave Hendrickson‘s continuing observations on the world outside college hockey.
In a light weekend of action, the question is which — if any — ECAC teams can gain ground on league-leading Harvard. Also, Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser look to make it six straight wins in the Columnists’ Challenge picks contest.
Mike Sertich makes his return to coaching permanent; St. Cloud takes over the top spot in the standings; and Ralph Engelstad makes his voice heard in Grand Forks, N.D. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.
Elmira knocks off Plattsburgh; RIT sets up a showdown with Oswego; and Manhattanville and Hobart head in opposite directions. Scott Biggar recaps the week in the ECAC West.
Fredonia gets that close against RIT; Buffalo State continues to roll; and Plattsburgh still can’t find the handle — at least not yet. Russell Jaslow reports.
The CCHA dominates the week in nonconference play; Columbus tries to raise hockey’s profile; and the Ganga Watch continues. Paula C. Weston puts pen to paper (metaphorically speaking, at least).
The top teams in the MAAC duke it out; AIC’s Gary Wright keeps waiting; and Holy Cross and Canisius tally up the upsets. Jim Connelly reports.
The top teams in Hockey East get it done — but in different ways; Maine coach Shawn Walsh turns heads, as does UMass-Lowell; and flight arrangements spark a mini-feud between BC and BU. Dave Hendrickson has plenty to say.
Greg Shepherd knows how hard it can be for referees; he was one. Now, the WCHA’s supervisor of officials has an even bigger job — handling replay for the NCAA Frozen Four. Todd D. Milewski trains the spotlight on the videotape machine.
The ECAC is back in action … and, for Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser, not a moment too soon. Read on!
There were plenty of wins to ring in the New Year for the SUNYAC, but a few losses as well made the holiday weeks a mixed bag for the conference. Russell Jaslow reports.
Elmira and new No. 1 RIT both made their marks in holiday tournament play over the past two weeks, but now it’s time to fire up for the new year. Scott Biggar rounds up the ECAC West.
Suspensions Threaten Quinnipiac’s Chances Against Cornell Entering one of the bigger weekends of the year, it’s an obvious disappointment for Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold to be without Dan Ennis, who has been out with an injury since early in the season and is not expected to return, and Ryan Olsen, who broke his leg earlier … Read more
Hockey East comes out of the holiday season with split feelings; Boston College head coach Jerry York puts on the hex; the second half starts out with a bang; and Dave Hendrickson stumps the readers.
With the first half of the year gone by, it’s time for a little look back. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser recap each ECAC team’s high and low points, and assess the league’s upcoming second half.
The CCHA sweeps USCHO.com’s first Players of the Week this season; Commissioner Tom Anastos sounds off on uniform scheduling; and the Ganga Watch continues into 2001. Paula C. Weston reports.
They didn’t win it all, but Mike Sertich’s Michigan Tech squad turned more than a few heads in Detroit. Also: a fierce rivalry is renewed — at just the right time, too — in Colorado, and St. Cloud takes a vacation. Todd D. Milewski pipes up.
The vacation is over in the NCHA, which returns to varsity play with interleague games against the neighboring MIAC this weekend. Tim Somers eyeballs the league’s fortunes.