PROVIDENCE, R.I. ― No. 1 found a way. Boston College never led in regulation, but graduate transfer Jack Malone’s rebound goal at 3:06 of overtime capped off the team’s two-goal comeback en route to a 5-4 win over reigning national champion Quinnipiac in Sunday’s Providence Regional title game at … [Read more...]
4 takeaways from first round of NCAA Tournament regionals
It’s not often that expectations from the outset of a long college hockey season meet reality. The load of NHL talent on the Boston University and Boston College led the two Commonwealth Avenue archrivals to be popular Frozen Four picks before the season began way back in October. The Terriers and … [Read more...]
Why each New England team could go on a run in NCAA Tournament
It’s the best time of the year in Division 1 men’s college hockey. Selection Sunday is over, and the 16-team bracket for the NCAA Tournament has been set. Five New England-based teams — four from Hockey East and one from ECAC Hockey — are now four wins away from a national championship. The … [Read more...]
How Spencer Thornborough used the Olympics to reach new heights
It wasn't your average freshman year for Governor’s forward Spencer Thornborough. The 15-year-old from Boxford, Mass., was thrust into a key role right away and ultimately earned time in all situations for coach Brian McGuirk’s team, but it was his time far, far away from campus in January that put … [Read more...]
6 things to watch in college hockey conference championships
It’s conference championship week in Division 1 men’s college hockey. As the Hockey East final four teams converge on TD Garden for Friday’s semifinals and Saturday’s championship, there will not just be a trophy at stake but also significant ramifications on the PairWise race ahead of NCAAs. The … [Read more...]
Which Hockey East teams could be spoilers in the playoffs?
With a memorable and star-studded Hockey East regular season in the books, it’s time for the playoffs. The league’s 40th season concludes with the opening round and quarterfinal games on Wednesday and Saturday, all of which lead into the following Championship Weekend at TD Garden. While Boston … [Read more...]
