Massachusetts Men's Ice Hockey news

Mass Attack Signs Filiou, Raiola And Wellman To NLI's

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:37:26 PST

UMass hockey head coach Don "Toot" Cahoon announced today that three future Minutemen have signed National Letters of Intent. Casey Wellman will join UMass for the 2008-2009 season, while Anthony Raiola and Eric Filiou will join the squad in 2009. Wellman scored 55 points for the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders of the USHL this season. Raiola was named All-Minnesota Honorable Mention and will play in USHL next year with Sioux Falls, while Filiou will play a second season with the Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) after being named the league's Rookie of the Year.

Jon Quick Stars In AHL Playoff Debut With Manchester

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:51:00 PST

Heading into Game 2 on Friday, the Manchester Monarchs were already trailing the Providence Bruins, 1-0, in the best-of-seven Calder Cup Playoff series. Looking to turn things around, former UMass All-American goaltender Jon Quick was given the starting nod over Jonathan Bernier who started Game 1. Despite succumbing to the AHL's top team, Quick was spectacular in giving Manchester a chance. He finished with 38 saves on 39 shots in an effort eerily similar to his NCAA Tournament debut on Mar. 23, 2007 against Clarkson.

Leaderer Added To Frozen Four Skills Challenge Team

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:33:56 PST

The NCAA has announced the final rosters for the 2008 Frozen Four Skills Challenge, which will be held April 11 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. UMass senior defenseman David Leaderer has been named to the East Team roster as one of three alternates added last week. The Frozen Four Skills Challenge will be televised live on ESPNU at 9 PM this Friday night.

P.J. Fenton To Be Featured On 580 AM WTAG SportsNight On Tuesday Evening

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:37:52 PST

Listen To Fenton's Interview Live On WTAG 580 AM
P.J. Fenton will be the live guest for Tuesday night's 580 AM WTAG SportsNight with Mike Messina between 6-7 PM after signing an amateur tryout contract with the Worcester Sharks last week. Fenton was drafted by the San Jose Sharks, the parent club of Worcester, in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He finished his career at UMass this season as one of the most prolific scorers in program history.

Leaderer, Kostka Honored By New England Hockey Writers

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:25:49 PST

University of Massachusetts seniors David Leaderer and Mike Kostka have been honored by the New England Hockey Writers and will be presented awards at the annual banquet on Wednesday, April 16 at the Prince Restaurant in Saugus, Mass. Leaderer was named New England's Joe Tomasello Unsung Hero, while Kostka was named to the Division I All-Star Team.

San Jose Sharks Sign P.J. Fenton to Amateur Tryout Contract

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:15:53 PST

The San Jose Sharks announced on April 1 that they have signed P.J. Fenton to an amateur tryout contract (ATO). Fenton signed the contract just weeks after he completed his career at the University of Massachusetts. Fenton will play the remainder of the season with the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League.

UMass Hockey Celebrates 2007-2008 Season At Annual Banquet

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:28:00 PST

The UMass Hockey team held its annual Reverse Raffle and Banquet this weekend to celebrate the 2007-2008 season. The coaching staff presented a number of awards, voted by the players, to members of the team who helped the squad on and off the ice throughout the duration of the season. Among the awards presented were the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. The Minutemen also honored the team's six graduating seniors, Matt Burto, Patrick Dineen, P.J. Fenton, David Leaderer, Mike Kostka, and Assistant Equipment Manager Mike Scire. Each senior was given a gift to thank them for all of their efforts over the past four seasons. Head Coach Don "Toot" Cahoon also announced the captains for the 2008-2009 season. Cory Quirk and Brett Watson will wear the "C" for the Minutemen next season.

Will Ortiz Selected To Represent UMass At NCAA Leadership Conference

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:16:06 PST

UMass sophomore hockey forward Will Ortiz has been selected to attend the NCAA Leadership Conference May 25th-27th in Orlando, Fla. The NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference provides NCAA student-athletes with a forum to openly discuss issues that may affect them on their campuses and in their communities, while also providing them with the opportunity to enhance their leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The conference also promotes better communication among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and communities.

UMass Hockey Pond Club To Hold Annual Reverse Raffle On Friday, April 4

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:58:59 PST

Reverse Raffle Ticket Form
The UMass Hockey Pond Club would like to invite you to our fourth annual Reverse Raffle on Friday, April 4th, 2008 at The University of Massachusetts. The raffle social will be held on the UMass campus at the Fine Arts Center beginning at 6:30 PM with a social hour. Please join us and bring a guest for an evening of socializing, entertainment, an all you can eat hors d'oeuvres bar, and of course the Reverse Raffle all inclusive for $110.00.

Buffalo Sabres Sign Mike Kostka To Free Agent Contract

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:48:32 PST

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has signed free agent defenseman Mike Kostka, who just finished his senior season at the University of Massachusetts. Kostka also signed an amateur tryout contract (ATO) with the Rochester Americans, Buffalo's American Hockey League club for the remainder of its 2007-08 season.

Dainton, Kostka, Marcou Earn Hockey East Postseason Honors

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:03:37 PST

UMass hockey senior defenseman Mike Kostka, freshman goalkeeper Paul Dainton and freshman forward James Marcou each earned Hockey East honors on Thursday night as announced by the league at the annual banquet. Kostka was named to the Hockey East All-Star Second-Team, while Dainton and Marcou were each named to the league's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team.

Mass Attack Concludes Season With 7-2 Loss At New Hampshire

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:26:32 PST

Box Score | Notes | Final Season Stats
The eighth seeded UMass hockey team concluded their season on Saturday evening when they fell to top seeded New Hampshire 7-2 at the Whittemore Center. Jerry Pollastrone and Matt Fornataro each had hat tricks for the Wildcats, who will move on to the Hockey East Semifinals next weekend. UMass (14-16-6) received goals from Alex Berry and David Leaderer. Paul Dainton made 17 saves in goal for the Minutemen, while Dan Meyers saw action midway through the second period, making 16 saves.

UMass Hockey Drops Game One to New Hampshire, 4-1

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:24:49 PST

Box Score | Notes | Season Stats
The eighth seeded UMass hockey team dropped a 4-1 decision to the top seeded, No. 4 nationally ranked New Hampshire Wildcats in the first game of their Hockey East Quarterfinal match-up on Friday evening. With the score tied at one through two periods, the Wildcats scored three times in the third period for the victory. Will Ortiz scored the lone goal for the Minutemen, his seventh of the season. Paul Dainton made 23 saves in goal for UMass. The two teams will square off again tomorrow night at the Whittemore Center. Gametime is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Paul Dainton Named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:41:14 PST

As announced by the league on Monday, freshman goaltender Paul Dainton (Genelle, B.C.) was named the Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week. Dainton posted a 2.01 GAA and made a combined 54 saves for the Minutemen and finished the weekend with a .930 save percentage. Dainton and the Minutemen finished off their final weekend of the regular season with the sweep against Merrimack. As a result, UMass secured the eighth and final spot for the Hockey East Playoffs.

Mass Attack Faces No. 1 Seed New Hampshire In Hockey East Quarterfinals

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:16:09 PST

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Transcripts From Tuesday's HEA Coaches Media Teleconference

Paul Dainton Named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week

Kostka, Small Named UMassCo-Athletes of the Week
With a weekend sweep of Merrimack, the UMass hockey team secured the No. 8 seed of the Hockey East Tournament and will head to No. 1 seed New Hampshire on Friday night to begin the best-of-three quarterfinal series. The winner will go on to the Hockey East Semi-Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston the following weekend. Faceoff of Friday night will be at 7 p.m. UMass has a block of tickets ($21/each) which fans can order starting Monday by calling 866-UMASS-TIX.