Posts About "Boston College"
NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 2000s
June 27th, 2020 *This post is the sixth installment in a series that looks at the NCAA men’s ice hockey national champions, beginning with the 1940s. Here are the decades that have already been covered: NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1940s & 1950sNCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1960sNCAA Hockey National...
NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1940s and 1950s
May 16th, 2020 Since the initial tournament in Colorado Springs in 1948, 72 programs have been crowned the best team in college hockey in the United States. Some obviously won more than others, while others are proud to be champions, even if it was just one time. In this article, we take a look at the early days of the NCAA Tournament. Given how...
Avalanche's Alex Newhook Having Strong Second Half for Boston College
February 17th, 2020 Rejection, no matter the circumstance, is painful. There are few worse feelings in this world than dedicating a great deal of hard work and effort towards something only to be denied what you seek. How one deals with that feeling of rejection can define them. If you allow it to consume you negatively, it can be crippling. However, if...
Whitecaps Sign Thunstrom After Speed Skating Career
August 1st, 2018 Beginning June 1, NWHL teams can start signing players for the 2018-19 season. For players who have completed their college eligibility and want to continue their hockey careers, the free agency period provides them an opportunity to continue playing at the highest level of professional women’s hockey. The fourth season of the NWHL...
The Devils and the Old (Boston) College Try
June 30th, 2018 It’s no secret the New Jersey Devils have been a haven for former college players, a staple under former President/GM Lou Lamoriello, himself previously an icon at Providence College. On the Devils first Stanley Cup championship club in 1995, there were no less than 11 players from 10 different NCAA schools who saw action that...
Boston College Depleted by Seven Early Departures
July 12th, 2016 Top Division I college hockey schools usually have rosters stuffed full of highly-sought, high-profile players. When these high-end players perform well on the ice, they’re rewarded with professional contracts. Highly drafted players rarely stay all four years. Next season, Boston College will suffer from the success of their former...
2 Things to Know About Every Frozen Four Team
April 7th, 2016 The Frozen Four kicks off Thursday with semifinal matches between NCHC rivals Denver and North Dakota, as well as the No. 1 ranked Quinnipiac facing the the annually competitive Boston College. Here are two things to know about all four teams competing for a National Championship at Tampa's Amalie arena this weekend. BOSTON...
European Players Invade College Hockey
March 12th, 2016 The business of hockey is changing in so many ways and so is its role in our culture. Hockey’s presence in the NCAA is just one of these changes and it's slowly becoming the "go-to" route for more and more players aspiring to the pro level. Schools in the States are very different than Canadian schools, most noticeably seen in...
Reuniting Jeremy Bracco and Jack Eichel in Buffalo
May 19th, 2015 Jack Eichel has been referred to as "The Ultimate Consolation Prize" and will almost certainly be donning the Sabres blue on opening night. The Boston University star has now shown that he can dominate his peers, and coming off an impressive showing at the IIHF World Championship there is no doubt he's ready to play in the NHL today....
Noah Hanifin – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile
March 18th, 2015 Noah Hanifin THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 1/25/1997 Place of birth: Norwood, Massachusetts Ht: 6'2" Wt: 205 lbs Shoots: Left Position: D NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @NHanifin THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): 3 View image | gettyimages.com Other Rankings: THW War Room...
Boston College Recruit Sonny Milano Will Play for Plymouth
August 17th, 2014 Saturday, the Boston College Eagles head coach Jerry York was notified by Sonny Milano that he will play for the Plymouth Whalers of the the OHL, instead of the Eagles. Milano will sign an entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, forgoing his college eligibility. Milano was drafted 16th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Level...
Milano Watch Ends: Sonny Chooses Plymouth
August 17th, 2014 Looks like Milano Watch has finally come to an end. According to the Boston College Hockey News, Sonny Milano will be signing a professional contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. This means that Milano will be joining the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League this season. Reports previously surfaced that Milano was...
Is Sonny Milano Headed to the OHL?
August 4th, 2014 It’s been well documented, the CHL and the NCAA are in direct competition with each other for the high-end, blue chip recruits. Some have even suggested that the CHL and the NCAA are at war with each other. During the summer months, college hockey fans sit on pins and needles wondering if their favorite college hockey team is...
