With payback on the mind and a chance to claw back up the early season Hockey East standings, Providence hosts Massachusetts in the second half of a Thursday-Saturday home and home. The Friars came out hard and heavy setting a tone of physicality in their smaller arena. The 85 foot wide side boards must seem…… Continue reading #9 UMass vs #4 Providence
#4 Providence vs #9 UMass
It’s been 10 years since the last time 2 top 10 schools faced off against each other at the Mullins Center. The #FillTheBill campaign, coupled with the early season buzz around both teams gave the arena a palpable energy. Last night Providence and UMass gave the 6,327 in attendance a glimpse of post season hockey…… Continue reading #4 Providence vs #9 UMass
UMass-Amherst @ UNH
The Minutemen skated into the Whittemore Center at New Hampshire atop the Hockey East standings at this early juncture. The Wildcats are on a one game winning streak after beating Vermont last weekend in their home opener here in Durham. UMass has bested the likes of a resurgent RPI, #1 Ohio St, and a very…… Continue reading UMass-Amherst @ UNH
Massachusetts Crushes RPI in Home Opener
Led by Cale Makar, Minutemen rout in 1st period The University of Massachusetts-Amherst men’s ice hockey team opened their season Friday night vs RPI. Expectations in Amherst are high this year due to only losing 2 seniors from last season’s 8th place squad, but mainly because of who they didn’t lose. Sophomore Cale Makar put…… Continue reading Massachusetts Crushes RPI in Home Opener
Lake Superior St vs Merrimack (Game 2)
The intensity ratchets up as the two teams get physical in this closely contested game, one that didn’t feel like just a regular season game. The second game of the two game series between the Lakers and Warriors did not disappoint. Both teams came out flying, throwing their bodies around, and trying to block every…… Continue reading Lake Superior St vs Merrimack (Game 2)
Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
Lake Superior State travels to Merrimack to revisit a long dormant history. For the first time since the 1988 NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament Lake Superior St. will take on Merrimack College. That year was to be the start of a golden era for Laker hockey, which culminated in 3 National Titles, while it can…… Continue reading Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
ECAC Preview & Predictions 2018-19
The 2018-19 ECAC season is fast approaching. Here’s a brief look at each school in the conference and their predicted order of finish. 12th RPI (6-27-4 11th) The Engineers are a young squad with 7 sophomores and 16 incoming freshman. Juniors Todd Burgess and Jacob Hayhurst will have to add more to their point total.…… Continue reading ECAC Preview & Predictions 2018-19
