BU leads road to Hockey East tourney
David Albright, ESPN.comThe Hockey East regular-season title came down to a tight race over the weekend as every move affected teams' chances for bragging rights. BU took the honors, but the Terriers know the real conference champion hasn't been decided just yet.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009As confidence lifts, Yale hockey soars
David Albright, ESPN.comYale men's hockey isn't strutting, but the Bulldogs certainly have their chins up, thanks to a strong season that has them in position to make the NCAA tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009Northeastern, Thiessen learning lessons to get hockey program back to good
David Albright, ESPN.comWhen people think of good hockey in the Boston area, Northeastern isn't one of the first names to come to mind. But Brad Thiessen and the Huskies are changing that this season, writes David Albright.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009BC poised to make another run at hockey title
David Albright, ESPN.comThe 2008-09 hockey season is starting, which means the party is over for Boston College. But the defending champs hope to be celebrating again come April, writes David Albright.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008Michigan earns trip to Denver with impressive wins in East Regional
David Albright, ESPN.comClarkson provided more of a challenge than Niagara, but Michigan's dominance over its East Regional opponents has the Wolverines eyeing the end of their national championship drought.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008Eagles overcome late-season slide to secure home ice in tourney
David Albright, ESPN.comSince winning the Beanpot back in early February, Boston College stumbled its way to a 1-5-1 mark. But much like the Eagles' run of two years ago, Jerry York's squad could be gearing up for another postseason run.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2008New Hampshire claims Hockey East title, eyes two more championships
David Albright, ESPN.comThe 2007-08 UNH hockey team assured itself a place on the Wall of Champions by wrapping up the Hockey East regular-season title Saturday. But the Wildcats know there still is plenty of hockey left to play -- and two more titles left to claim.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2008Quinnipiac hockey sweeps Yale, eyes NCAA Tournament
David Albright, ESPN.comIn just its third season in the ECAC Hockey League, Quinnipiac is making noise. After sweeping Yale and solidifying second place in the league, is this the year the Bobcats bring home a championship?
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2008Gophers in must-win mode with tournament bid hanging in balance
David Albright, ESPN.comMinnesota can't score and hasn't been able pull out wins in close games. It's a must-win situation every time the Gophers take the ice, writes David Albright.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008Sparks, sticks fly in North Dakota-Minnesota series
David Albright, ESPN.comNorth Dakota-Minnesota is always a heated rivalry. But Saturday's overtime period didn't end after the whistle, writes David Albright.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2008Maine, UMass meet again with postseason on the line
David Albright, ESPN.comUMass' weekend sweep of Maine gave the Minutemen home ice in the Hockey East quarterfinals. But they'll have to get past the Black Bears again to keep their NCAA hopes alive, writes David Albright.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2007Ducks up creek without Brooks vs. Huskies
David Albright, ESPN.comOregon, playing without star Aaron Brooks, looked like it wanted to be anywhere but Seattle on Thursday in its loss to Washington, writes David Albright.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2007Weekend showcases Wisconsin's athletic prowess
David Albright, ESPN.comWhat's better than a football game at Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium? A weekend full of events in Madison, writes David Albright.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2006Expectations run high for Clemson baseball
David Albright, ESPN.comWhen you play baseball at Clemson, you expect to compete in the NCAA Tournament -- as teams before you have done for 20 consecutive years and counting.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2006Defending champ Denver left out of 2006 field
David Albright, ESPN.comWisconsin, Minnesota, Boston University and Michigan State earned No. 1 seeds in the 2006 NCAA hockey tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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