Skylar Fontaine has a mixed history with overtime in her hockey career. The extra period (or more) that hinges on a golden goal provides some of the most exciting and heartbreaking moments for any hockey player. Over her past four seasons, Fontaine (East Greenwich, R.I.) — now 24 and skating for the … [Read more...]
Scott Conway’s journey to playing for the Belfast Giants of the EIHL
Intended to help grow the game overseas while exposing college players to the possibilities of playing in the United Kingdom, the Friendship Four battle for the Belpot has become an annual tradition. While Scott Conway of the Providence College Friars was held off the scoresheet during his first … [Read more...]
How the war in Ukraine has shaken up European hockey
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, it changed a lot of things. Certainly, many more important things have been impacted. However, the hockey world was not left unscathed. For starters, one of its renowned participants was suddenly toxic. Russia’s national teams were banned from tournaments, and … [Read more...]
Energy Source: Brandon McNally reflects on road from Saugus to Wales
Over the Borders: Former BC hero Joe Whitney still yearns for that winning sensation
Joe Whitney has scored plenty of goals in his impressive hockey career, but two might stand out more than most. The first came fairly close to home in Worcester, Mass. It was a goal that sent Boston College to the Frozen Four. The second was scored in the same city in which he hoisted his second … [Read more...]
Northeastern product Colton Saucerman enjoying the ride in Slovak Extraliga
Stanislav Micha, public relations director for Košice in the Slovak Extraliga, relayed that defenseman Colton Saucerman “is a good guy and a perfect team player. Košice fans love him, as he is always smiling.” It’s high praise for someone who, at that point, had been a part of the organization for … [Read more...]
