After a midseason 18-game unbeaten streak came to a crashing halt, the Norwich University women’s hockey team had two options: Stay anxious about how it would do against elite opponents, or do something about it. Norwich knew there was potential for another streak to begin. By the time the … [Read more...]
Northeastern aims to keep climbing
When Northeastern skated off the Conte Form ice at the end of the Women’s Beanpot, the last thing on the Huskies’ minds was winning a conference title. The team finished last in the Beanpot in what already had been a disappointing season. Northeastern previously had upset Boston College and … [Read more...]
Team USA secures legacy with gold at PyeongChang 2018
Gold. Through the battles, it’s the only thing that was on the mind of Team USA for four years. With a shootout victory over Canada, the Americans avenged their loss from four years previous and made a statement to the world. It wasn’t anything the team wasn’t used to. Just under a year before, the … [Read more...]
Patience pays off for Boston College’s Slowe
From near and far, the Women’s Beanpot has special meaning to hockey players who have the chance to play in it. Locals grow up dreaming of a chance to play in the annual tournament, but even from as far away as Mississippi, Beanpot lore lives on. Molly Slowe grew up following Boston College with the … [Read more...]
Harvard’s Gilmore savors Beanpot shot
Growing up around the sport in Wayland, Mass., Becca Gilmore knew she was going to be a hockey player. Her mother played at Bowdoin, but the primary impetus was that her brother played, and soon enough, Gilmore wanted to get on the ice as well. As it turns out, that was a wise choice. … [Read more...]
Barnes savors chance to shine on global stage
Cayla Barnes didn’t expect to be here. After Team USA officials released her before setting the final training roster of the 2018 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team, Barnes was getting ready to settle in to her role at Boston College. That’s when she got the call. She was going to be invited back to Team … [Read more...]
