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...]
Saint Anselm riding a South Shore wave
As the Saint Anselm Hawks have soared against Division 1 and Division 2 ranks, the Manchester, N.H.-based college has added talent from one of the strongest women’s hockey regions in Massachusetts. A contingent of South Shore of Boston talent has migrated north to New Hampshire, where they are … [Read more...]
Watts, Bach, Lonergan prove to be worthy of Patty Kazmaier Award
Just when you think the Patty Kazmaier Award has a clear favorite, someone goes and scores a game-winning goal. Or has a twogoal night. Or a four-goal night. Three forwards from Boston-area schools have dominated the discussion this season for the most prestigious individual honor in women’s hockey. … [Read more...]
Vermont standout Amanda Pelkey aims to end USA’s drought in the Olympics
Michaela Boyle growing into role with Clarkson Golden Knights
Growing up watching the action on the Matthews Arena ice, Michaela Boyle knew she’d be back. When the Reading, Mass., native chose Clarkson, she didn’t know her first collegiate games would be right in her backyard. "It’s so exciting," Boyle said after Clarkson skated to a 1-1 tie with Northeastern … [Read more...]
Women’s ECAC Hockey 2017-18 Season Preview
The BROWN Bears bring back their top 12 point-getters from last season, including Sam Donovan at the top. Bridget Carey (Weymouth, Mass.) was third on the team in scoring last season with 13 points. Sophomore Veronica Alois (Andover, Mass.) could have a strong season after adding eight points in her … [Read more...]
Women’s Hockey East 2017-18 Season Preview
The best scoring offense in Hockey East from a year ago lost a few key pieces, but with Victoria Bach and Rebecca Leslie back in the fold, the BOSTON UNIVERSITY Terriers look like contenders again. Bach enters this season as the team’s top returning scorer, having notched 23 goals and 26 assists for … [Read more...]
