Minnesota leads D-I Women’s All-USCHO teams
Minnesota placed four skaters on the All-USCHO D-I Women’s teams, while Boston College placed three.
Women’s D-I: Hockey East
BU and Minnesota enter championship game with the same record
While the regular season records are different, but Boston University and Minnesota have won every postseason game. The two teams haven’t played since 2007.
Davis and third line come to the forefront in win over Boston College
Minnesota’s depth made the difference in a tough, come-from-behind win against Boston College, as it was the third line that kept the Gophers’ championship hopes alive.
Terriers, Sperry riding an escalator rather than a rollercoaster
To fully appreciate Boston University’s season, one must compare it to the previous one. The results in 2011-12 looked like the teeth of some old-time hockey players — there were gaps everywhere. Much of that was a mess not of the Terriers’ making, because of injuries. “We have been very lucky with those injuries this … Read more
Providence’s Schneider Arena undergoing major expansion, renovations
Providence is continuing its renovation project at Schneider Arena, the 40-year-old home of the Friar men’s and women’s teams, with an expansion and upgrading project that began in November and is slated to be finished in September 2013. The highlight of the project is a new 30,000 square foot addition that will house a new … Read more
Vermont working hard for unprecedented success under Plumer
At Vermont, the end of the Hockey East regular season has always meant one thing: the start of the offseason. With the expansion of the league tournament to eight teams, the Catamounts are assured of their first taste of the postseason at the D-I level. However, under new head coach Jim Plumer, UVM likely … Read more
With Poulin and Kohanchuk healthier so are the Terriers
Twelve months ago, Boston University went into the break with a record of 10-9-1. When the Terriers started slowly in January, losing three of the first four, they were a game under .500, and with 12 losses, in poor position to capture an at-large bid to the national tournament. Even after winning nine of 10 … Read more
Middling teams battle it out
No win comes easily for building teams. With a slowing of the action due to the Four Nations Cup, only four games were played in Minnesota last weekend. I was able to catch the front end of a series bringing Maine to Bemidji State, as well as game two of Lindenwood visiting St. Cloud … Read more
Women’s Hockey East preview: New tourney format less bumpy
Arlan picks Boston College to come out on top in Hockey East this season.
Pellegrini named new assistant for Northeastern women
Northeastern has announced the hiring of Jeff Pellegrini as a new assistant coach for the Huskies’ women’s program. Pellegrini was an assistant last season at Harvard. “I am very excited about the addition of Jeff to the coaching staff,” Northeastern coach Dave Flint said in a statement. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, … Read more
Bowdoin adds former BU captain Lorms as new women’s assistant coach
Bowdoin announced Friday that Holly Lorms has been named a women’s assistant coach. Lorms graduated in 2011 from Boston University and captained the 2010-11 team that finished as national runners-up. She scored 29 goals and added 25 assists in 137 games for the Terriers. Lorms was also honored as the top defensive forward by Hockey … Read more
Hockey East tabs Blake as ’12-13 graduate intern
Hockey East has announced that 2012 Northeastern grad Kristen Blake has been hired as the conference’s graduate intern for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. She will assist in event management, marketing and media relations in both the men’s and women’s leagues in the Wakefield, Mass., office.
Former Yale, Northeastern coach Witt hired by USA Hockey
Hillary Witt, a former member of the U.S. Women’s National Team (2001) and the all-time winningest women’s coach at Yale, has been named the coordinator of player development and Women’s National Team scout for USA Hockey. She will begin her duties August 1. Witt served as an assistant coach at Northeastern the past two seasons. … Read more
Bellemore’s assistance casts long shadow at Providence
Longtime assistant coach Bob Bellemore is retiring, but his legacy is lasting at Providence. Al Daniels reports.
Vermont taps Amherst’s Plumer as new women’s coach
Jim Plumer has been named head coach of the Vermont women’s hockey program. Plumer comes to Vermont after nine years as the head coach at Division III Amherst where he recorded the most wins in program history and molded Amherst into a national powerhouse, winning the 2009 and 2010 NCAA championship. “I am honored and … Read more
Merrimack to start women’s program?
A recent published report in the New England Hockey Journal suggests Merrimack may soon be on its way to fielding a women’s hockey program that would play in Hockey East. The report states that Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna has had discussions with Merrimack and if added, due to its men’s program being in Hockey … Read more
Coyne adds another honor as she is named USCHO’s Rookie of the Year
Northeastern forward Kendall Coyne, who notched 45 points, has been named USCHO’s Women’s D-I Rookie of the Year.
Perhaps under the radar, but Eagles still flying
Boston College is in the Frozen Four for the second consecutive year, yet the Ealges have flown under everyone’s radar in the postseason. Arlan Marttila reports from Duluth, Minnn., on the eve of the Frozen Four.
Princeton’s Kampersal to serve as coach of U.S. women’s U-18 team
USA Hockey announced Wednesday that Princeton coach Jeff Kampersal will serve as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team for the 2012-13 season. Boston College assistant coach Courtney Kennedy and Steve Guider, head coach of the Blaine (Minn.) girls’ high school team, will serve as assistant coaches. “We’ve got a terrific staff, each … Read more
Scintillating Schelling helps put Northeastern on the map
Northeastern is poised to claim its first regular season Hockey East title, and possible its first Beanpot title since 1998, in large part due to the play of senior goaltender Florence Schelling. Al Daniel reports.