College Hockey NCAA 2023 - 24 season

[Johnnyduke]

NCAA sued over major-junior hockey player ban

The NCAA is being sued over its ban of major junior hockey players.

www.espn.com

I remember seeing reports going back to last year that the NCAA was exploring allowing kids from the CHL. It's gonna happen. I suppose in an odd twist that will only make the NCAA route even more appealing than it already has become. A kid not enjoying his CHL experience? NCAA hockey now an option (eventually).

 

[Saxon Eric]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826349721604292895

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Such a gut punch. Man Johnny was fun to watch at BC (of course in the pros as well).

RIP!

 

[Saxon Eric]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834564906693116220

 

[SanDogBrewin]

 

[Johnnyduke]

Not sure how Providence gets a vote here

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Not sure how Providence gets a vote here

LoL Mark Divver sneaking in ?

 

[08SeaBass08]

LoL Mark Divver sneaking in ?

It’s a coaches poll, but I wonder if the rules prohibit a coach from voting for their own team. Was it one of BC or BU trolling the other?

 

[Terrier]

Terriers ranked 2nd in Hockey East coaches poll; News from the rookie camps; Trethewey profile

In the pre-season poll of Hockey East coaches, BU was ranked second with 99 points and one first-place vote to slot just 10 points bac...

terrierhockey.blogspot.com

 

[Terrier]

The Bruins’ Matthew isn’t the only Poitras playing hockey locally this season, there’s also sister Abby of Merrimack - The Boston Globe

Matthew and Abby worked out together a few times this summer, including on-ice sessions at Warrior with their skating coach, Ashley Jones.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[Terrier]

 

[Saxon Eric]

Not sure how Providence gets a vote here

Freshman class

 

[Johnnyduke]

Freshman class

Eh it's not better than what BC has coming in. Even if it was, not enough to catapult them over BC or maybe even BU. We shall see though. Providence might not even be better than UMass.

 

[Saxon Eric]

No it isn't but I still think they'll be #3 in Hockey East when all said and done,Mustard,Connolly and Borgiel are huge adds

 

[SanDogBrewin]

 

[Terrier]

Women’s college hockey preview: Northeastern’s questions begin in net - The Boston Globe

BC has stocked up with Massachusetts talent, while BU used the transfer portal to bolster its scoring.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[Terrier]

BU gets going Saturday night vs. Holy Cross.

In the sped-up world of college hockey, sophomores are taking on more important roles - The Boston Globe

With rosters turning over quickly, it's important to have high-quality second-year players with leadership skills.

www.bostonglobe.com

Previewing the 2024-25 men’s college hockey season: BC and BU are going strong - The Boston Globe

Despite losing some top talent, both the Eagles (No. 2) and Terriers (No. 3) made the top five in the preseason poll.

www.bostonglobe.com