Ready or not, the 2015-2016 season is here
The first weekend of play brings excitement and uncertainty for the coaches and teams. Arlan Marttila takes a look.
Women’s D-I: Boston College
Boston College the coaches’ pick to win Hockey East women’s conference
Boston College garnered eight of nine first-place votes in the Hockey East women’s coaches’ poll announced Monday. Boston University earned the other first-place nod.
‘Health issues’ lead to Massachusetts-Boston women’s coach Harris stepping down
Colleen Harris recently stepped down from her post as Massachusetts-Boston women’s head coach. Harris fell on the ice after a game at Norwich late last season and reportedly, has not recovered fully to come back and coach. “Unfortunately, Coach Harris is no longer at UMass Boston due to health issues,” said a UMB spokesman in … Read more
Former Boston College goalie, two-time Olympian Schaus calls it a career
Two-time United States Olympian Molly Schaus officially announced her retirement from the U.S. Women’s National Team Program on Monday. Schaus enjoyed a nine-year career with USA Hockey and earned a pair of silver medals as a member of the U.S. team in 2010 in Vancouver and again in 2014 in Sochi, Russia. “I’d like to … Read more
Harvard tabs Union’s Keady, Princeton’s Mirasolo as new women’s assistant coaches
Former Princeton assistant Lee-J Mirasolo and former Union assistant Liz Keady have been named assistant coaches for the Harvard women’s team. “Both of these young women bring a strong knowledge of the game and an intense energy that will serve all of us well,” said Harvard head coach Katey Stone in a statement. Mirasolo just … Read more
First NWHL draft stocked with talent
The first draft of the newly formed National Women’s Hockey League will have five rounds, and is stocked with the best players in the NCAA, many of whom have Olympic or other experience. Nicole Haase reports in a special to USCHO.
Minnesota, Boston College lead All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams
Minnesota led the way with six selections on the All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams, while Boston College placed five players. Nine other schools are represented.
Carpenter named USCHO Player of the Year
She led the country in scoring, averaging over two points a game, and captured the Patty Kazmaier Award. Boston College star Alex Carpenter is USCHO’s player of the year for 2015.
Boston College’s Alex Carpenter is the Patty Kazmaier Award winner
MINNEAPOLIS — Boston College junior forward Alex Carpenter was named the winner of the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. She becomes the 18th winner and first from her school to take home the trophy, which is presented annually to the top player in women’s NCAA Division I hockey. “It’s unbelievable to be able to represent … Read more
Wednesday Women: Down to Four
The quarterfinals turned out to be routs for the home teams; do the semis promise more drama? Candace and Arlan look at that, plus coaching vacancies and more in their final Wednesday Women column of the year.
Wednesday Women: The final eight
Candace and Arlan look at the first round matchups of the NCAA tournament, and also ponder the Patty Kazmaier Award Final Three.
Brandt, Carpenter, Poulin the three finalists for 2015 Kazmaier Award
After announcing the 10 semifinalists on Feb. 26, the three finalists were announced Thursday for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Minnesota junior forward Hannah Brandt, Boston College junior forward Alex Carpenter and Boston University senior forward Marie-Philip Poulin are the three remaining finalists for the award. The award will be presented at a brunch ceremony … Read more
Wednesday Women: One down, many to go
The first round of the conference tournaments is just one round among six that could lead to a national championship for one of eight teams. Candace and Arlan look a the results from the first weekend, as well as the Patty Kazmaier nominees.
Minnesota, Boston College trios highlight 2015 Patty Kazmaier finalists
Three players each from Minnesota and Boston College are among the 10 finalists for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. The winner of the award, given to the best player in Division I women’s hockey, will be unveiled at a brunch ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 21, as part … Read more
Playoff previews: Hockey East women
Arlan Marttila previews the Hockey East women’s playoffs. The big question: can anybody stop Boston College?
Wednesday Women: Playoff possibilities
The regular season is over, and the road to a national championship begins. Candace and Arlan take a look at results from the final weekend in the regular season, and ponder what said results mean for the first round of the conference tournaments.
Pressure can accompany a name in the small world of women’s hockey
Having a famous hockey dad has proven to be both a boon and a challenge for several star women hockey players.
Wednesday Women: One final push
It’s the final weekend of the regular season, and a lot of teams are battling for playoff position in their conference tournaments, as well as positioning for possible NCAA berths. How it all plays out is anyone’s guess, but Candace and Arlan take a look.
Saturday game times changed with impending storm out East
Several games in the Eastern U.S. have had their game times changed this Saturday with the impending snow storm forecasted for several areas. — Maine at Merrimack has been moved up to 4 p.m. at Lawler Rink. — Massachusetts at Massachusetts-Lowell has been moved up to 4 p.m. at the Tsongas Center. — Boston University … Read more