Domsodi and Wentworth finding balance

For the past two years, Mike Domsodi channeled all of his energies into playing hockey, but when he arrived at Wentworth Institute of Technology in the fall, he found that he not only had to channel his energies into hockey and academics, he had to strike the right balance between them. “I think it’s something … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Jan. 8

Suddenly, the new year seems to be catching up with Curry. After amassing a seven-game winning streak that stretched through the bulk of November and December, the Colonels have lost four straight — all nonconference games, including three on the road — and hope to use the final two games of this week’s road trip … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Jan. 8

Suddenly, the new year seems to be catching up with Curry. After amassing a seven-game winning streak that stretched through the bulk of November and December, the Colonels have lost four straight — all nonconference games, including three on the road — and hope to use the final two games of this week’s road trip … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC picks: Jan. 6

Of last week’s picks, all six games were decided by one goal. Four of those six games went to overtime. If this is any kind of indication of any sort of competitive level, consider that all six of the games picked and predicted were nonconference games for both the ECAC Northeast and the MASCAC. Another … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC picks: Jan. 6

Of last week’s picks, all six games were decided by one goal. Four of those six games went to overtime. If this is any kind of indication of any sort of competitive level, consider that all six of the games picked and predicted were nonconference games for both the ECAC Northeast and the MASCAC. Another … Read more

Barlock achieves consistency at Curry

Ryan Barlock strives for consistency anytime he’s involved in anything regarding hockey, whether it’s taking part in a 6 a.m. workout or playing in the late minutes of a close game. “The key to my success was part of buying into the team’s success,” said Barlock, a senior defenseman at Curry. “Bringing a 100 percent … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Jan. 2

With the close of the year, the end came for the Curry hockey team. Specifically, the end of the Colonels’ seven-game winning streak. In a nonconference game Saturday at Curry’s Max Ulin Arena, Hamilton’s Michael DiMare scored the game-winning goal with 59 seconds left in overtime to hand Curry a 6-5 loss — the Colonels’ … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Jan. 2

With the close of the year, the end came for the Curry hockey team. Specifically, the end of the Colonels’ seven-game winning streak. In a nonconference game Saturday at Curry’s Max Ulin Arena, Hamilton’s Michael DiMare scored the game-winning goal with 59 seconds left in overtime to hand Curry a 6-5 loss — the Colonels’ … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC picks: Dec. 30

Don’t look for any conference games this weekend, as ECAC Northeast and MASCAC teams will ring in the new year with a slate of nonconference and tournament games. The holiday break will officially be over Friday for the ECAC Northeast, when Salve Regina and Becker open against nonconference opponents in the St. Michael’s Holiday Classic … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC picks: Dec. 30

Don’t look for any conference games this weekend, as ECAC Northeast and MASCAC teams will ring in the new year with a slate of nonconference and tournament games. The holiday break will officially be over Friday for the ECAC Northeast, when Salve Regina and Becker open against nonconference opponents in the St. Michael’s Holiday Classic … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Christmas wish lists

It’s that time of year again. The stockings are hung, the presents are almost wrapped, and the lights on the Christmas tree are already defective. (It’s a minor inconvenience.) But after Johnson and Wales’ 7-1 win over Southern New Hampshire on December 14, and with finals wrapped up, each of the ECAC Northeast and MASCAC … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Dec. 12

Maybe they were thinking more about Christmas vacation and less about the scoreboard. None of the ECAC Northeast’s teams had much luck against nonconference opponents in a stretch of four days, from last Wednesday to Saturday, as the ECAC Northeast finished a combined 2-7 in that span. The only two wins? Nichols, which defeated Franklin … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Dec. 12

Maybe they were thinking more about Christmas vacation and less about the scoreboard. None of the ECAC Northeast’s teams had much luck against nonconference opponents in a stretch of four days, from last Wednesday to Saturday, as the ECAC Northeast finished a combined 2-7 in that span. The only two wins? Nichols, which defeated Franklin … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC picks: Dec. 9

The homestretch before the holiday break is upon us, and we’ve seen a team or two go on a tear, and a few teams that have staggered to this point, including Framingham State, which earned its first win since February with its win over Worcester State on December 1. Here’s the ECAC Northeast and MASCAC … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC picks: Dec. 9

The homestretch before the holiday break is upon us, and we’ve seen a team or two go on a tear, and a few teams that have staggered to this point, including Framingham State, which earned its first win since February with its win over Worcester State on December 1. Here’s the ECAC Northeast and MASCAC … Read more

Astedt finding success

Each press release reads almost the same: Jack Astedt, Plymouth State, MASCAC Goalie of the Week. For the third time in four weeks, the junior has received the honor — this week, after going 2-1 with a 1.63 goals against average, a .945 saves percentage, and a shutout in three games from November 29 to … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Dec. 5

Danny Kaufmann spent the summer in Washington, D.C., where he waited tables and shared living quarters with a childhood friend. Through the course of the summer however, Kaufmann admitted that while they shared the same kitchen, he and John Carlson, a second-year defenseman with the Washington Capitals and Kaufmann’s best friend from growing up in … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC wrap: Dec. 5

Danny Kaufmann spent the summer in Washington, D.C., where he waited tables and shared living quarters with a childhood friend. Through the course of the summer however, Kaufmann admitted that while they shared the same kitchen, he and John Carlson, a second-year defenseman with the Washington Capitals and Kaufmann’s best friend from growing up in … Read more

ECAC Northeast/MASCAC picks: Dec. 2

Last weekend’s ECAC Northeast/MASCAC slate included a slew of nonconference games, including a handful of Thanksgiving tournaments in which teams got to showcase their wares against out-of-state competition. I went 3-2-1 this week (earning a half point for Framingham’s 1-1 tie Tuesday with Fitchburg), moving to 14-9-5. Here are this week’s picks. ECAC Northeast Curry … Read more