This Week in … columns; weekly columns on a league, region or gender-division
Just two weeks ago, Dave Hendrickson counseled patience to Boston University fans; four more losses later, USCHO.com’s Hockey East writer revisits his advice. Also, Maine suffers its own setbacks, Merrimack has a new weapon in net, and trivia!
The ECAC West suffers through a tough weekend of nonconference play, and Manhattanville reaches a key point in the season already. Scott Biggar reports.
The NCHA’s nonconference dominance continued last weekend; however, that will be sorely tested this week with the arrival of two of D-III’s top threats from the East. Tim Somers weighs in.
The SUNYAC caught tournament fever last weekend, with a strong showing in Manchester and mixed results from the Great Northern Shootout. Russell Jaslow reports.
UND head coach Dean Blais sounds off on the suspension of an on-ice official; Colorado College faces Providence — and injuries; and the College Hockey Showcase returns to WCHA arenas. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Providence’s hot start has surprised many, but not coach Paul Pooley; the Friar head man sounds off on his team’s performance. Also: Brian Gionta rewrites the record books really fast, and Dave Hendrickson sprinkles his notes of the week.
Continuing an annual tradition, Jim Connelly takes us on a tour of the MAAC’s Thanksgiving table, and there’s plenty to celebrate this year.
A dream start for Vermont, the Harvard power play gets going, and St. Lawrence tries to battle back against the defending NCAA champions. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser give thanks for you, the ECAC’s fans.
Nonleague play meant good things for the NCHA last weekend, as the conference racked up 13 victories against its neighbors from the MIAC. Tim Somers reviews and previews.
No. 1 Plattsburgh and Buffalo salvaged the weekend for the SUNYAC in nonconference play against the ECAC West, leading the conference to a 2-3-1 record. Russell Jaslow rounds up the action.
Last weekend, RIT and Elmira started the ECAC West off strong in nonleague play, but the rest of the weekend was another matter entirely. Scott Biggar reports.
This week in the CCHA: the Game of the Week pits a conference mainstay against a surprise, and Paula C. Weston wonders if anyone really wants to be number one in the nation. Check inside …
Is 2000-2001 destined to be another Lost Year for BU? Does every team get a fair shake in the polls? Is Merrimack coach Chris Serino ready for stand-up? Dave Hendrickson investigates.
The malaise continues for Wisconsin, comings and goings in Houghton and Duluth, poll musings and News and Views. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Making news in the ECAC: Union attracts national attention, Vermont returns in style, Princeton is perfect — and Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy have a beef with the pollsters.
Though it’s only November, the MAAC standings look suspiciously familiar. Also: Army makes its mark, and the league gains a new tournament presence — maybe for a while. Jim Connelly weighs in.
It was a welcome weekend for Elmira, which took advantage of RIT’s break to catch up in the ECAC West standings with two wins. Scott Biggar reviews and previews.
With Wisconsin-River Falls edging further into the conference lead, the NCHA takes a break from beating itself up to try to do the same to the MIAC. Tim Somers reports.
It was a week to remember in the SUNYAC, with wins, losses and shenanigans around the league. Russell Jaslow covers the highlights — and the lowlights.
Consternation continues to grow among ECAC watchers as the conference has taken its lumps the last few weeks. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy prognosticate.