Poulin gets one more shot at top prize for BU
Marie-Philip Poulin has killed the dreams of Team U.S.A. twice in the Olympics; can she now lead the Boston University Terriers to an NCAA Championship?
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Regular season-closing North Dakota-Miami series stands to live up to billing
The RedHawks can grab a share of the Penrose Cup with two wins; UND needs just a tie to gain sole possession of the title.
Looking at the finals of men’s Division III conference tournaments
Our columnists take a look at what’s in store for all nine men’s Division III conference tournament semifinal and finals. ECAC EAST – No. 3 Babson (19-5-3, 12-4-2) @ No. 1 Norwich (23-3-1, 17-1-0). This could evolve into a low-scoring goalie battle, as some of the best keepers in the country will be in the … Read more
Ohio State tries to build toward a Big Ten postseason run
The Buckeyes are playing arguably their best hockey of the season entering a series with Minnesota.
RIT finishes with a flourish, gains its highest standings position on the final day
The Tigers scored an empty-net goal in overtime to finish the Atlantic Hockey regular season in third place.
With Borkowski back, Colgate enters playoffs as ‘a well-oiled machine’
The junior forward was initially thought to be out for the season after suffering a knee injury in November, but he helped the Raiders finish on a 4-0-1 run.
Playoff preview: WCHA women
The WCHA is as competitive as its ever been, but Minnesota is still the team to beat. Arlan Marttila previews the WCHA tournament.
Assessing NCHC teams’ goals for the final two weeks of the regular season
Six teams have a mathematical chance at the Penrose Cup and one of the four home-ice spots for the first round of the playoffs.
Playoff previews: Hockey East women
Arlan Marttila previews the Hockey East women’s playoffs. The big question: can anybody stop Boston College?
Playoff preview: ECAC women
Arlan takes a look at the four ECAC playoff series, and what each team needs to do to advance.
Minnesota State, Michigan Tech ready for series that could decide which will hoist MacNaughton Cup
The teams play this weekend in Mankato, Minn., after the Mavericks swept the Huskies earlier this season in Houghton, Mich.
Previewing the D-III women’s postseason
It’s tournament time for the six women’s Division III conferences and one other tournament for ECAC teams that don’t qualify for their tournament. The ECAC East, ECAC West, MIAC, NCHA, NESCAC, and WIAC all play one-and-done formats, with some games getting underway Thursday night. Games continue through the weekend, with championships being decided a week … Read more
Playoff previews: CHA
Arlan previews the CHA tournament, where perennial favorite Mercyhurst looks to have stiffer competition this year.
Heading into final weekend, Hockey East has a number of close races to watch
The top four teams earn a first-round bye and a home quarterfinal series, while the next four teams host in the first round.
Men’s Division III conference tournaments on tap
Just two months ago, we were singing that it was “the most wonderful time of the year.” While probably true, the next month in Division III circles will be special times, too. Some conference tournaments have already kicked off, while others start shortly. Our esteemed columnists take a look at what’s on tap: ECAC EAST … Read more
After weekend of splits, race for Big Ten title is no clearer
All six teams earned one regulation win last weekend, leaving the top four teams bunched up in the standings with three weeks remaining.
Sacred Heart reaches one goal, now wants to generate playoff momentum
The Pioneers will have home ice for the first round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs.
As final weekend approaches, some picks for the ECAC Hockey individual awards
Keep and eye on St. Lawrence goaltender Kyle Hayton for honors.
Longtime ref Panek calling it a career after this weekend’s Brockport-Fredonia game
Tradition holds that a retiring hockey official gets to name his crew mates on the occasion of working his final contest. Saturday, that honor will go to referee Brian Panek, who hangs up his whistle after calling college games – more than 500 of them – over a 24-year career. Panek will work the Brockport-Fredonia … Read more
Tied for first place, Omaha hopes late-season struggles are a thing of the past
UNO has trended downward in the home stretch in recent seasons and hasn’t been to a league playoff championship weekend in nearly 11 years.