Haley Frade of Providence College . (Tom Maguire/TOM MAGUIRE) After Boston College, the conference race looks to be wide open, and it wouldn’t take much imagination to draw up a wide array of scenarios that could unfold. I’m going to look in a different direction than the league’s coaches and pick Providence to wind up … Read more
“The Olympic year is an equalizer for all of college hockey, not just Hockey East,” said Providence coach Bob Deraney. “There’s increased parity because some of the marquee players throughout the country are with their national teams at this time. I think that’s a wonderful thing, because it really shows the parity in women’s hockey … Read more
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
Arlan picks Boston College to come out on top in Hockey East this season.
Longtime assistant coach Bob Bellemore is retiring, but his legacy is lasting at Providence. Al Daniels reports.
Providence will host Dartmouth in a women’s game at Fenway Park on Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. as part of Sun Life Frozen Fenway 2012. The game was originally scheduled for Dec. 31 at Providence. “The team is very excited about getting to play at Fenway,” Dartmouth head coach Mark Hudak said in a news … Read more
Despite extensive Minnesota pedigree, Alison Micheletti went east for her college career, finding success at Providence College. Al Daniel reports.
Reading into the ECAC games during the Four Nations Cup, possible D-III teams going D-I, and whether Bemidji is as good as their current place in the standings indicates.
In this week’s WW, we look at the impact of Minnesota’s sweep of Minnesota-Duluth, BC’s speed, and how young players help and hurt their teams.
Previews and conference picks for the Women’s D-I 2011-2012 season by new USCHO Women’s Columnist Arlan Marttila.
Jackie Barto, the first coach of women’s hockey at Ohio State, has decided to retire from coaching after 12 seasons with the Buckeyes and 27 years overall. Barto was hired at Ohio State in 1999 to start the women’s hockey program after spending five seasons as the head coach at her alma mater, Providence. “It … Read more