Wednesday Women: Growth and uncertainty

Jeff Kampersal (Princeton University Head Coach). (Shelley M. Szwast)

In their first Wednesday Women of the year, Candace and Arlan look at Merrimack’s win over Minnesota, the uncertainty for top teams in an Olympic year, what Jeff Kampersal’s move to Penn State means for that team and his former team, Princeton, and the overall state of the women’s game after several big events in the spring.

Boston College unveils expanded locker rooms for men’s, women’s teams

The Boston College men’s and women’s hockey teams moved into newly redesigned and expanded locker rooms inside Conte Forum on Monday. Through the generosity of many donors and former players, both projects were privately funded. Lead gifts from Art Bryne (men’s project) and Dave and Janet Griffith (women’s project) made these projects possible. The redesigned … Read more

Sheary replaces Apps as new Boston College women’s assistant

Former New Hampshire captain Courtney Sheary has joined the Boston College women’s hockey team as an assistant coach. Sheary will work with the team’s forwards and handle the team’s video scouting system, as well as assist in recruiting and team administrative duties. She replaces Gillian Apps, who departed the staff in July to enroll in … Read more

Boston College tabs Ohio State’s Jarmond to succeed Bates as new director of athletics

Boston College has named Martin Jarmond, deputy director of athletics at Ohio State, as the school’s next director of athletics. He succeeds Brad Bates, who will become vice president of collegiate sports associates in June. “I am humbled and honored to serve as the William V. Campbell Director of Athletics at Boston College,” said Jarmond … Read more

Frozen Four teams all overcame adversity to return

This weekend’s Frozen Four has the same teams as last year’s, but the path back hasn’t been smooth for any of them. Injuries are inevitable through the long college season, but each of the four teams suffered setbacks that had the opportunity to end their hopes for a national championship. Overcoming adversity, proving people wrong, … Read more

Three pictures, three stories

The playoff picture is a little clearer this week, but there’s still a lot hinging on the final weekend of conference tournament games. The NCAA Selection Show takes place Sunday at 9 p.m. EST, and there’s still plenty of uncertainty about who will be included in the final eight teams and where they will be … Read more

Wednesday Women: Analyzing the races

Genevieve Bannon (Clarkson - 9) plays the puck as Molly Strabley (Princeton - 2) gives chase. ((c) Shelley M. Szwast 2016)

With the conference champions all but decided, Candace and Arlan look at the races for home ice seeding in each conference, possible playoff matches, the races for points leaders in conferences, the announcement of the Patty Kazmaier Award initial list, and why certain programs are always near the top while others languish.

Boston College retools to have success

How does a team that was undefeated until the national championship game and graduated some of the best players to ever play the game return the following season and find a way to not dwell on what happened before? By all accounts, it’s been a successful season for the Boston College Eagles. They’re ranked sixth … Read more

Wednesday Women: Moving toward success

Dana Trivigno (BC - 8), Kelly Pannek (Minnesota - 19) - The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Boston College Eagles 3-1 to win the 2016 NCAA national championship on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, New Hampshire. (Melissa Wade)

Candace and Arlan look at Wisconsin’s Fill the Bowl success, Minnesota-Duluth’s first sweep of Minnesota since 2010, some other puzzling results, like Northeastern getting swept by Maine, what shuffling might occur in the standings, and early favorites for the Patty Kazmaier Award.

Wednesday Women: Finding confidence

Kassidy Sauve of Ohio State (Tim Brule)

Arlan and Nicole look at teams that had a hit to their confidence, like St. Lawrence and Colgate, and teams that may have gained some confidence from their surprise results, such as Mercyhurst, Providence, and St. Cloud State, as well as some of the favorites and what will happen in the PairWise in the second half.