SUNYAC Roundup: Dec. 6

Oswego increases its lead The SUNYAC schedule is now half over, and Oswego has been the story this semester. The Lakers are undefeated both in the conference (8-0) and overall (11-0), and they are now a unanimous number one pick in the USCHO.com national poll. “It’s a credit to these guys,” Oswego coach Ed Gosek … Read more

MCHA, MIAC and NCHA Roundup: Dec. 6

The first-ever Frozen Faceoff outdoor game Saturday left those involved sporting rosy cheeks and beaming smiles as well as lifetime memories. Long after the final whistle in Adrian’s 3-0 victory over Concordia (Wis.), players remained on Michigan Stadium makeshift ice rink while family members and girlfriends snapped photos. Everyone wanted to luxuriate in the outdoor … Read more

SUNYAC Roundup: Nov. 29

Plattsburgh Wins The PrimeLink The Cardinals made a statement this past weekend, telling everyone they are indeed still capable of playing top-flight hockey by winning one of the toughest tournaments in Division III hockey. First, they defeated St. John’s, 7-4. They found themselves down 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2 in the first period before scoring four … Read more

MCHA, MIAC, and NCHA Roundup: Nov. 29

Unranked University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire plucked two Top-10 teams in a Thanksgiving showcase, which provided more than a feather in its collective hat. The darkhorse Blugolds finished the Hackett Builders Thanksgiving Showcase in Adrian at 2-0 while raising their overall record to 5-4. On Friday,  Ross Janecyk scored at 2:15 in overtime to lift UW-Eau … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC Wrap-Up – November 29, 2010

Ok, so if I have learned anything through the first two weeks, it is that this season is already full of surprising game outcomes and unpredictable inter-league matchups. Case in point, this past post-Thanksgiving tournament fest that saw a number of interesting tournament champions crowned and my predictions staying below the .500 level for the season, … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC Wrap-up – November 22

Well week one is in the books for the two conferences playing an interlocking schedule and there are surprises at both the top and the bottom of the leaguie standings. Defending ECAC East and National Champion Norwich opened the season at home with back-to-back wins against UNE and Southern Maine. The 8-0 and 4-2 wins see … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Weekend Recap

Another weekend in the books.   A good weekend for two teams looking to make  splash in the ECAC Northeast this year. Johnson & Wales downed Suffolk 3-0 Sunday to move to 2-0 in conference play, while Wentworth pulled even across the board at 1-1-1 with a convinving 7-2 win at home against upstart Western … Read more

MCHA, MIAC, and NCHA Picks: Nov. 19

After a 2-9 start in the prognostication arena, I figure I am a shoo-in for the lead role in a remake of “The Cooler.” For the cinematically challenged, the 2003 film starred William H. Macy as down-and-outer Bernie Lootz, who is sent to gaming tables by his venal casino boss, adroitly played by Alec Baldwin, … Read more