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By some interpretations, Yale has gotten off to a slow start this season. “They’re not happy that we’re 1-6-1, especially the senior class,” coach Joakim Flygh said of his team. “They deserve better.” From a different perspective, it’s really not that slow of a start. Four years ago, the season before the current senior class … Read more
On Thanksgiving, David H. Hendrickson departs from the weekly look at Hockey East to give thanks.
Adam Knochenmus is in his third season at Wisconsin-Eau Claire and has made significant strides during his career with the Blugolds. Those strides have helped him become one of the top scoring threats for Eau Claire. In fact, during the team’s 5-1-2 start, Knochenmus leads the Blugolds in goals (9) and points (12). “I think … Read more
The Buckeyes have won three straight after starting the season with seven consecutive losses. Up next is a trip to No. 6 Omaha.
The Huskies have scored 31 goals in their last six games, going 5-1 in that stretch.
When you look at the roster for Endicott, you will find 28 freshmen, two sophomores and two juniors among the 32-player team. Coming from the club ranks into NCAA Division III eligibility, building a competitive team has been the focal point for head coach R.J. Tolan and his staff and the early returns in the … Read more
Two games last weekend ended scoreless, including the first 0-0 game in St. Lawrence’s 2,083-game history.
Even after Salve Regina graduated three of its top scorers from the 2014-15 season, the Seahawks had confidence going into 2015-16 and yet, were cautiously optimistic that the returning players would step up. Count senior forward Danielle Phalon as one of those that has filled the departed skates admirably. Through five games, Phalon has potted … Read more
The newly-named Fighting Hawks play a top-10 battle against the Huskies this weekend.
After losing six games against nationally ranked opponents early in the home schedule, the Catamounts finally got a win last Friday.
The toughest act to follow is sometimes your own. Bemidji State had a historic 2014-15 season, improving by 10 wins from the previous year and reaching the championship game of the WCHA Final Face-Off for the first time. Another way to view it is that was the first Bemidji State team to be one win … Read more
The Falcons have played just three home games in amassing a 5-3-3 record.
Despite being 6-0 to start the season and this week entering the national rankings, the Potsdam Bears aren’t getting ahead of themselves just yet in this young season. “We got on the ice on Monday afternoon,” noted coach Chris Bernard. “I asked Todd Thomas if he got his ring yet and he said that he … Read more
Nate Flynn hasn’t had to worry about any type of sophomore slump. The Augsburg forward leads the Auggies in points, tallying 10, and has also scored a team-best six goals. His goal total is the second-best in the MIAC. “I’ve gotten off to a good start,” Flynn said. “But playing with great teammates has helped … Read more
The Falcons have 11 freshmen and eight sophomores but have developed good leadership, coach Frank Serratore says.
The Big Red are tied for eighth nationally in offense, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
The Spartans are 19th in the country in scoring so far this season after finishing last season 42nd.
Defending national champion Providence (No. 1), Boston College (No. 2) and UMass-Lowell (No. 5) are among six Hockey East teams in the top 20.
Last season, the Huskies made the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1981. This season, they’re 5-3 through eight games entering a series against Bowling Green.
The Pioneers swept a home-and-home series against archrival Colorado College last weekend.