Feb 242010

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
In case you missed this last week, the International Ice Hockey Federation ordered USA goalie Ryan Miller to remove “Miller Time” and “Matt Man” from his helmet for violation of IOC rule No. 51 that bars advertising, demonstrations and propaganda. Fellow USA goalie, Jonathan Quick’s helmet had “Support Our Troops” painted on his mask and was also ordered to remove his. Continue reading »
Posted by Jeff Sinkiewicz
Tagged with: 2010 Olympics, Internation Ice Hockey Federation, IOC Rule 51, Jonathan Quick, Miller Time, rule violations, Ryan Miller, Team USA, Vancouver 2010
Feb 212010

The Minutemen of UMass dropped their fifth consecutive game Saturday night at home against Merrimack, losing the season series in the process. UMass came into the Mullins Center after getting beat 4-1 at Merrimack the night before and came out flying. The dominated the first period, out shooting their opponents 13-5 in the first frame, but despite controlling the play, they headed into the first intermission at a scoreless tie. Continue reading »
Posted by Evan Poitras
Tagged with: Hockey East, Merrimack College, Umass Hockey, UMass Minutemen
Feb 202010
The MIAA announced the Super 8 seeding today and Catholic Memorial earns the #1 seed. Ten teams were listed for the eight spots in next weeks High School playoffs which means that four teams are still skating on thin ice. The following Teams are in the Super 8: Continue reading »
Posted by Jeff Sinkiewicz
Tagged with: Austin Prep, Burlington, Catholic Memorial, Central Catholic, high school hockey, Hingham, Malden Catholic, MIAA, Needham, Springfield Cathedral, Super 8, Winchester, Xaverian
Feb 082010

photo courtesy of Don Treeger
The highly anticipated battle for second place in Hockey East between the UMass Minutemen and the Boston College Eagles was anything but a battle. The Minutemen played poorly and the Eagles took advantage taking a 7-1 win and demoralizing the sold out crown at the Mullins Center Friday night. Continue reading »
Posted by Evan Poitras
Tagged with: BC Hockey, Boston College Eagles, UMass Amherst, Umass Hockey, UMass Minutemen