The newly expanded eight-team NCAA women’s hockey tournament in 2005 will be the first to award automatic bids, pending approval during the Sept. 21-22 meeting of the D-I Championships and Competition Cabinet. The ECAC, the WCHA and Hockey East were the three conferences recommended for automatic qualification, according to the recently released meeting agenda. Women’s … Read more
Kevin McGonagle, previously the interim head coach of NESCAC women’s champion Bowdoin, was named the first head coach of the Robert Morris women’s hockey program on Friday. “Kevin comes to Robert Morris having experience with successful programs,” said RMU athletic director Susan Hofacre. “His coaching credentials are solid and we are sure the success that … Read more
Quinnipiac women’s coach Michael Barrett has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will run through the 2007-2008 season. Earlier this week, men’s coach Rand Pecknold received a similar deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In his first two years as head coach, Barrett has increased the win totals in each season, including … Read more
Dartmouth and St. Lawrence entered this weekend’s Frozen Four handicapped by the loss of three star players to the World Championships.
The Ohio State women’s team will remain a member of the WCHA and not join College Hockey America for the 2004-05 season. Ohio State is a charter member of the WCHA’s women’s league, founded in 1999. The Buckeyes previously accepted an offer to join the CHA after the current season. With Findlay deciding to drop … Read more
The Ohio State women’s ice hockey team has accepted an offer to join College Hockey America and will begin league play in 2004-05, ending a five-year affiliation with the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. “We have certainly enjoyed our stay in the WCHA. It has been very beneficial for the growth and development of our young … Read more
Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Eastern time, Niagara’s women’s hockey team will take to the ice against a team of Niagara alumni in a fundraiser for former Purple Eagle Jennifer Goulet, who has been diagnosed with throat cancer. A goal of raising $1,500 has been set by the 2003-04 team, to assist in covering the … Read more
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. If the coaches of College Hockey America’s Women’s League are right, that’s how things will shape up this season in the four-team Division I conference. Mercyhurst, the defending CHA regular season and postseason champion, was picked to set the pace once again this season by league … Read more
CHA Commissioner R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters announced that Quinnipiac’s women’s team has been accepted into College Hockey America, beginning with the 2004-2005 season, . The Bobcats will join Findlay, Mercyhurst, Niagara and Wayne State in the CHA, which formed a women’s ice hockey league beginning with the recent 2002-2003 campaign. “Joining the CHA is a great … Read more
Mercyhurst men’s coach Rick Gotkin and women’s coach Michael Sisti were each awarded four-year contract extensions by the college today. “We are pleased to be able to guarantee stability in both of our Division I programs,” said Mercyhurst athletic director Pete Russo, “and are very proud of each team’s accomplishments.” Gotkin directed the Lakers to … Read more
The nation’s number-one team puts an effective end to the CHA’s NCAA tournament hopes, while Wayne State achieves a milestone. Craig Roberts reports.
The CHA has struggled against non conference foes this year, all except Mercyhurst, writes Craig Roberts in this week’s CHA report
Mercyhurst continues its march toward the inaugural CHA title — but can the Lakers take it to the next level at the Frozen Four? Craig Roberts reports.
Defense has carried Mercyhurst so far this season — can the Lakers ride the blue line all the way to the inaugural CHA title? Craig Roberts returns from the holiday break.
With the end of the calendar year in sight, Craig Roberts recaps the inaugural half-season of the CHA women’s league. What is the outlook for 2002 Frozen Four participant Niagara, or for vexing Mercyhurst?
Niagara has overcome a perceived hole in net in the early going, but the Purple Eagles will be tested in the coming weeks, Craig Roberts says. Also: Mercyhurst keeps its poll position, and the CHA continues nonleague play.
The CHA continues to fight for national respect, with No. 10 Mercyhurst leading the charge. With an up-and-down nonconference record so far, Craig Roberts says the league has an uphill battle.
Mercyhurst is off to its best start ever — by a long shot. Can the Lakers sustain the pressure? Craig Roberts reports on happenings around the CHA.
Findlay opened some eyes with a win over Niagara to start the year; now, Craig Roberts notes, the Oilers hope to build on a strong start to the CHA season. Also: Niagara visits Brown in the season’s first matchup of 2002 Frozen Four participants.
Thanks to the league’s late formation, each CHA team will play only six conference games this season. The upside to that unique arrangement? Every game really means something. Craig Roberts previews the upcoming action.