Moment #3: Cucci’s OT Goal Gives Hockey First Playoff Win Since 1998
BOSTON, MA – Heading into a must-win game two of the Hockey East Quarterfinals, Merrimack had gone 12 years without a playoff victory and had never won at Agganis Arena or won an overtime playoff game. But Joe Cucci erased all of that, scoring 2:16 into overtime.
June 25, 2010
Moment #7: Da Costa Bursts on Scene with Five Goals in 2nd Game
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – His team knew he could play. His coaches knew he was talented. Even the fans knew he was a big-time prospect. But nobody knew Stephane Da Costa would be this good.
June 14, 2010
Braithwaite Named Hockey East Top Scholar-Athlete; Ten Named to Team
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Andrew Braithwaite was named Hockey East’s Top Scholar-Athlete for the third straight season, while ten Warriors were named to the All-Academic team.
May 18, 2010
Da Costa, France Avoid Relegation with 5-3 Victory over Kazakhstan
MANNHEIM, GERMANY – Stephane Da Costa was named one of France’s top three players of the IIHF World Championships on Tuesday as France avoided relegation with a 5-3 victory over Kazakhstan to finish 14th at the annual tournament.
May 13, 2010
Da Costa Scores Lone Goal in 5-1 Loss to Norway
COLOGNE, GERMANY – Stephane Da Costa scored the lone goal in a 5-1 loss to Norway in the final game of France's round robin play at the IIHF Championships.
May 10, 2010
Da Costa, Team France Open World Championship Play Sunday
COLOGNE, GERMANY – In the opening game of the IIHL World Championship for France, Czech Republic upended France 6-2, while Stephane Da Costa (Paris, France) did not play due to an injury.
April 15, 2010
Da Costa Named MVP at Banquet; Barton, Ross, Stollery Captains for 2010-11
ANDOVER, MA –Stephane Da Costa was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, as the Merrimack hockey team celebrated arguably its best Division I season ever Thursday night at the Andover Country Club.
April 14, 2010
Da Costa Named USCHO Rookie of the Year
NORTH ANDOVER, MA –Stephane Da Costa made it a clean sweep, earning U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) Rookie of the Year Honors.
April 9, 2010
Da Costa Named National College Hockey Rookie of the Year
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Following the best freshman campaign in school history which resulted in a Division I school-record 16 victories and the first playoff victory since 1998, Stephane Da Costa was named the National College Hockey Rookie of the Year.
April 7, 2010
Warrior Hockey Celebrates 2009-10 Season
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Following a record-setting year for the Merrimack College hockey program, the Warriors look to the future to build on this year's success.
April 5, 2010
Hockey Banquet Set for April 15
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack hockey team has announced that its annual banquet will be Thursday, April 15, beginning at the Andover Country Club. The event is open to the public.
April 5, 2010
Braithwaite to Participate in Frozen Four Skills Challenge
DETROIT, MI – Senior goaltender Andrew Braithwaite will take part in the Frozen Four Skills Challenge on April 9 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
April 2, 2010
Dennehy, Da Costa Garner New England Division I Major Awards
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Head Coach Mark Dennehy has been named the New England Division I Clark Hodder Award winner as the Coach of the Year while Stephane Da Costa was named the George C. Carens Award winner as the Rookie of the Year.
March 24, 2010
Da Costa Named College Hockey News Rookie of the Year
NORTH ANDOVER, MA –Stephane Da Costa added another award to his impressive freshman resume, earning Rookie of the Year honors by the College Hockey News.
March 23, 2010
Eagle-Tribune: Dennehy, Da Costa have Merrimack back on stable ground
NORTH ANDOVER — The makeover is complete. Merrimack College and head hockey coach Mark Dennehy are just waiting to show off their new look.
March 18, 2010
Da Costa Named HEA Rookie of the Year; Dennehy Co-Coach of the Year
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Merrimack College was well represented at the annual Hockey East awards banquet held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Thursday night, as Stephane Da Costa and head coach Mark Dennehy were awarded two of the top honors.
March 17, 2010
Da Costa Unanimous Selection to Hockey East All-Rookie Team
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Freshman Stephane Da Costa was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie team as a unanimous selection, while Chris Barton was the runner-up for the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award.
March 14, 2010
Merrimack and BU Battle in Decisive Game 3 with Semifinal Berth at Stake
BOSTON, MA – The Merrimack hockey team will look to repeat and make history tonight when it faces off with Boston University in a decisive game three at 7 p.m. at Agganis Arena.
March 14, 2010
Merrimack’s Season Foiled by Boston University, 3-0, in Game Three
BOSTON, MA – Kieran Millan stopped all 34 shots as Boston University eliminated Merrimack with a 3-0 victory in the decisive game three of the Hockey East Quarterfinals in front of 3,433 fans at Agganis Arena Sunday.
March 13, 2010
Cucci’s OT Goal Gives Merrimack 3-2 Victory in Game 2; Game 3 is Sunday
BOSTON, MA – Joe Cucci scored 2:16 into overtime, as Merrimack prevailed with the 3-2 victory over Boston University Saturday night at Agganis Arena, forcing a decisive game three Sunday night at 7 p.m.
March 12, 2010
Merrimack Drops Game 1 to BU, 3-2, in Hockey East Quarterfinals
BOSTON, MA – Making its first playoff appearance since 2004, Merrimack took a 2-0 second period lead, but BU came back, getting two goals from Vinny Saponari in a 3-2 victory in game one of the Hockey East Quarterfinals.
March 11, 2010
Hockey Returns to Hockey East Playoffs on Friday at BU on NESN
BOSTON, MA- For the first time since 2004, Merrimack is in the Hockey East Playoffs. As the sixth seed, the Warriors head to #3 Boston University for a best-of-three quarterfinal series that begins Friday at 7:30 p.m. on NESN and 1400 AM.
March 10, 2010
Barton and Warriors Playoff Bound Finally
For junior captain Chris Barton, a left wing on the hockey team from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the thrill of competition is what keeps him going at 100% day in and day out.
March 10, 2010
Coach Dennehy to Appear on NESN Live Thursday Night
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Head Coach Mark Dennehy will be live on NESN during the second intermission of Boston Bruins game Thursday night.
March 8, 2010
Quarterfinal Tickets at Merrimack Box Office Beginning Tuesday 10 a.m.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Merrimack College fans interested in attending Merrimack’s Hockey East Quarterfinal series at Boston University may purchase tickets to all three games at the Merrimack box office this Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 7, 2010
Game 1 of Merrimack’s Quarterfinals to Air on NESN Friday at 7:30 p.m.
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Game 1 of Merrimack’s Hockey East Quarterfinal Best-of-Three series with Boston University will be seen throughout New England live on NESN beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 12.
March 6, 2010
Merrimack Ties Providence 1-1; Heads to Playoffs for First Time Since 2004
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – For the first time since 2004, Merrimack College is headed to the Hockey East Tournament. Following a 1-1 tie with Providence at Lawler Arena, the Warriors secured the sixth seed and will head to Boston University for the best-of-three Hockey East Quarterfinals.
March 5, 2010
Merrimack Scores 5-0 Win over PC; Warriors Can Clinch Saturday at Home
PROVIDENCE, RI – Ryan Flanigan scored two of Merrimack’s five first-period goals as the Warriors closed their magic number to clinch their first playoff spot since 2004 to one and set a school record with 12 Hockey East wins in a 5-0 victory over Providence.
March 4, 2010
Hockey East's Five Minute Major with Stephane Da Costa
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Hockey East recently sat down for its Five Minute Major video feature with Merrimack forward Stephane Da Costa.
March 4, 2010
Hockey Aims for Playoff Berth In Final Weekend Series Against Providence
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Merrimack closes out the regular season with a home-and-home series against Providence this weekend, beginning Friday in Rhode Island. The Warriors can clinch a playoff spot on Friday with a win, combined with a UMass loss or tie.
March 4, 2010
Ross Leads by Example On and Off the Ice
For Adam Ross, the assistant captain on the Merrimack men’s hockey team recruited from Red Deer, Alberta, the team goal of making the Hockey East playoffs is becoming an approaching reality.
March 2, 2010
Da Costa Receives 5th Straight Hockey East Rookie of the Month Honor
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Freshman Stephane Da Costa became the first-ever Hockey East five-time Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month on Tuesday.
March 2, 2010
$1 Tickets, Senior Ceremony, Prize Giveaways Highlight Providence Game
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Merrimack is hosting Fan Appreciation Night in its last regular season game as they battle for a berth in the 2010 Hockey East Playoffs against Providence College on Saturday at 7 p.m.
March 1, 2010
Merrimack Unveils All-Decade Team
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Twelve players, including three from the current Merrimack team, were selected to the All-Decade team, which was unveiled during Saturday’s game against the University of Maine.
February 27, 2010
Merrimack Upended by #16 Maine, 5-1
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Gustav Nyquist had two goals and two assists as 16th-ranked Maine defeated Merrimack 5-1 Saturday night to salvage a weekend split in front of 2,793 fans at Lawler Arena.
February 26, 2010
Merrimack Sets School Record for Home Wins in 6-3 Victory over #18 Maine
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Stephane Da Costa had a goal and three assists as Merrimack moved to within one point of home ice, exploding for five third-period goals in a 6-3 victory over #18 Maine in front of 2,547 fans at Lawler Arena Friday night.
February 25, 2010
1st Annual Merrimack Hockey Kids Fan Fest Highlights Weekend Maine Series
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – With the program’s first trip to the Hockey East postseason in seven years on the line, the Merrimack hockey team will battle #16 Maine this weekend for pair of 7 p.m. games at Lawler Arena.
February 25, 2010
Merrimack Hosts #16 Maine Friday and Saturday Looking to Solidify Playoff Spot
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Looking for a school-record 12 home wins and its first playoff berth since 2004, Merrimack hosts #16 Maine this weekend for a pair of big games at Lawler Arena. Limited tickets remain with the Kids Fan Fest beginning at 5 p.m. each night.
February 25, 2010
Senior J.C. Robitaille Hopes Best Moment is Still to Come
When asked what his favorite athletic memory throughout his hockey career is, senior right wing J.C. Robitaille from Des Ruisseaux, Quebec, Canada answered confidently, “I believe my favorite athletic memory is still to come, and will be happening this year.”
February 23, 2010
Merrimack’s Streak Snapped by #7 Boston College
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – The Merrimack hockey team saw its five-game unbeaten streak come to an end Tuesday night, falling to seventh-ranked Boston College Tuesday night 7-0 in front of 2,816 fans at the Conte Forum.
February 22, 2010
Hockey's Playoff Push Heads to #7 Boston College Tuesday Night
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Sporting a five-game unbeaten streak, its longest streak since 1994, Merrimack goes for its longest streak since joining Hockey East Tuesday night when it visits #7 Boston College at 7 p.m.
February 22, 2010
Joe Cannata Named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Sophomore goaltender Joe Cannata was named the Hockey East Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week Monday.
February 20, 2010
Merrimack Completes Sweep of #18 UMass with 3-0 Victory
AMHERST, MA – Joe Cannata made 42 saves for his first shutout of the season, as Merrimack completed the sweep of #18 UMass 3-0 Saturday night at the Mullins Center.
February 19, 2010
Hockey's Push for the Playoffs Continues at Home Friday with #18 UMass
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team controls its own destiny in its quest to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2004. The Warriors host #18 UMass Friday at 7 p.m. at Lawler Arena. Senior Brandon Sadlowski previews the weekend.
February 19, 2010
Cucci Nets Hat Trick in 4-1 Win over #18 UMass
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Joe Cucci netted his first collegiate hat trick, as Merrimack improved to a nation’s best 11-2 at home with a 4-1 win over #18 Massachusetts Friday night in front of 2,281 fans at Lawler Arena.
February 17, 2010
Bowen and Merrimack Push for Playoffs
When a lifetime of hockey comes down to one final push your senior year of college to make the playoffs for the first time in six years, the need for unyielding preparation and focus is key.
February 13, 2010
Merrimack Storms Back Late for 3-2 Victory Over #17 Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT – Jesse Todd and Stephane Da Costa scored 18 seconds apart as Merrimack came from behind in the final two minutes to shock #17 Vermont 3-2 Saturday night at the Gutterson Fieldhouse.
February 12, 2010
Da Costa’s Late Goal Gives Merrimack 2-2 Tie with #17 Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT – Stephane Da Costa scored with 4:20 remaining in regulation, earning Merrimack its first road point of the season, tying #17 Vermont 2-2 Friday night at the Gutterson Fieldhouse.
February 11, 2010
Hockey Heads to #17 Vermont for Big Weekend Series with the Catamounts
BURLINGTON, VT - Three points out of a playoff spot, the Merrimack hockey team visits #17 Vermont for a pair of big conference games this weekend.
February 10, 2010
Cucci Committed to Playoff Push
For Joe Cucci, a junior center for the Merrimack men’s hockey team from Melrose Park, Illinois, setting high goals and working hard to accomplish them is the road to success.
February 6, 2010
Merrimack Rebounds with 3-1 Win over #18 Lowell
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Chris Barton and Ryan Flanigan netted third-period goals in a sixty-second span, giving Merrimack the 3-1 victory over #18 UMass Lowell Saturday night in front of 2,473 fans at Lawler Arena.
February 5, 2010
Merrimack’s Home Streak Snapped by Northeastern, 5-1
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Tyler McNeely and Wade MacLeod tallied three points each as Northeastern handed Merrimack just its second loss on home ice with a 5-1 victory at Lawler Arena Friday night.
February 4, 2010
Hockey Hosts Northeastern and #18 Lowell in Big Conference Matchups
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team will put its nation-leading 9-1 home record to test this weekend when it hosts Northeastern Friday and #18 UMass Lowell Saturday. Limited tickets remain for both games.
February 3, 2010
Vote for Merrimack’s All-Decade Team
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Fans can log on to www.merrimackathletics.com and to www.hockeyeastonline.com to vote for Merrimack’s All-Decade Team as well as the All-Decade teams from each Hockey East school and the Hockey East All-Decade team.
February 3, 2010
Braithwaite On and Off the Ice
For Andrew Braithwaite, commitment to the books parallels commitment on the ice. In the first three years of Braithwaite’s Merrimack career he has been named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team three times and Co-Hockey East Scholar Athlete of the Year twice, all while balancing the commitments of Division I athletics.
February 2, 2010
Da Costa Nets Fourth Straight Hockey East Rookie of the Month Honor
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Freshman Stephane Da Costa earned his fourth straight Hockey East Rookie of the Month honor on Tuesday.
February 1, 2010
Braithwaite a Finalist for NCAA Skills Competition; Vote Online Until Feb. 15th
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Merrimack goaltender Andrew Braithwaite is a finalist for the NCAA Skills Competition, held the night before the NCAA Championship game on the weekend of the Frozen Four.
February 1, 2010
Barton, Braithwaite Earn Hockey East Weekly Honors
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Chris Barton was named the Hockey East Athletic Republic Player of the Week, while Andrew Braithwaite earned Hockey East Pure Hockey Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors.
January 30, 2010
Late OT Goal Gives #12 UNH 4-3 Victory
DURHAM, NH – Paul Thompson scored with 11.1 seconds to play in overtime, giving #12 New Hampshire the 4-3 victory despite two power-play goals from Chris Barton and 43 saves from Andrew Braithwaite in front of a sellout crowd of 6,501 at the Whittemore Center Saturday night.
January 29, 2010
Stollery Nets Two as Merrimack Defeats #12 UNH 3-2
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Karl Stollery registered his first career two-goal game as Merrimack improved to 9-1 at home, tops in the country, snapping UNH’s 11-game unbeaten streak in a 3-2 victory in front of 2,614 fans at Lawler Arena.
January 28, 2010
Hockey Hosts #12 UNH Friday Night in First Game of Home and Home Series
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team puts its nation-best 8-1 home record on the line Friday night against #12 UNH at 7 p.m. Limited tickets remain and are available online for purchase.
January 27, 2010
Bonitatibus Ready for Playoff Pursuit
The glory of Division I Hockey in Hockey East requires the commitment of players to prove themselves day in and day out. Justin Bonitatibus understands this commitment well, and such dedication has allowed him to create his own success at Merrimack.
January 26, 2010
Jim Healey Named Goaltending Coach
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Former Merrimack goaltender Jim Healey has been named the goalkeeper coach by head coach Mark Dennehy.
January 25, 2010
Brandon Brodhag Named Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Brandon Brodhag earned his second Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week honor on Monday.
January 23, 2010
Brodhag’s OT Winner Gives Merrimack the 2-1 Victory
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Brandon Brodhag scored 1:03 into overtime, giving Merrimack the 2-1 sudden death victory over Providence College Saturday night in front of 2,267 fans at Lawler Arena in the first home game for the Warriors in seven weeks.
January 22, 2010
Hockey Visits #19 Lowell Friday; Returns Home for Providence Saturday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team concludes a seven-game road trip at #19 Lowell Friday before hosting Providence Saturday night at Lawler Arena.
January 22, 2010
Merrimack Concludes Road Trip with 5-4 Loss to #19 Lowell
LOWELL, MA – Brandon Brodhag and Chris Barton scored twice for Merrimack, but the 19th-ranked River Hawks responded with three second-period goals and survived three third-period Merrimack tallies in a 5-4 victory Friday night at Tsongas Arena.
January 20, 2010
Da Costa Makes Seamless Adjustment to College Off and On the Ice
It’s only been four months, but freshman Stephane Da Costa felt comfortable at Merrimack College almost immediately.
January 19, 2010
Winter Warrior Pre-Game Festival Set for Saturday’s Hockey Game
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack hockey team, 7-1 at Lawler Arena this season, return home for its first home game of 2010 Saturday against Providence College at 7 p.m.
January 16, 2010
Merrimack Outshoots BU 43-27 but Falls Late, 6-4
BOSTON, MA – Merrimack outshot Boston University 43-27 but behind 39 saves from Grant Rollheiser, the Terriers prevailed, edging the Warriors 6-4 Saturday night at Agganis Arena.
January 15, 2010
Hockey Concludes Season Series with Boston University Saturday at Agganis
BOSTON, MA - The Merrimack hockey team goes for its first season-series win on Saturday against Boston University since 2000-01 at Agganis Arena at 7 p.m. The game can be heard live locally on 1400 am and online at merrimackathletics.com.
January 13, 2010
Hockey’s Alumni Game Slated for February 6
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack hockey team will host its annual alumni game on February 6 at 12 p.m.
January 9, 2010
Merrimack Edged Late by #18 Maine, 4-2
ORONO, ME – Despite a great road performance, Gustav Nyquist scored the game-winner with 17.2 seconds remaining as the 18th-ranked Maine Black Bears edged Merrimack 4-2 Saturday night at Alfond Arena.
January 8, 2010
Merrimack Returns to Hockey East Play at #18 Maine Saturday
ORONO, ME - Merrimack returns to Hockey East action Saturday night at Alfond Arena at #18 Maine at 7 p.m. The game can be heard live on 1400 AM and online at merrimackathletics.com.
January 6, 2010
Merrimack Alum Joe Exter Wins Gold with U.S.A. at World Junior Championships
SASKATOON, SK. – Former Merrimack goaltender Joe Exter was an assistant coach for Team USA, who captured the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship with a 6-5 overtime victory over Canada Tuesday night.
January 3, 2010
Merrimack Falls to #11 Ferris State 5-1 Sunday
MADISON, WI – Adam Ross scored for Merrimack but the 11th-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs defeated the Warriors 5-1 at the consolation game of the 21st and final Badger Hockey Showdown at the Kohl Center.
January 2, 2010
Da Costa Makes It Three Straight Rookie of the Month Honors
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – For the third straight month, Stephane Da Costa was named the Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month.
January 2, 2010
Merrimack Edged by #7 Wisconsin 5-4 at the Badger Hockey Showdown
MADISON, WI – In the first-ever meeting between Wisconsin and Merrimack, the Warriors took a 2-0 lead and scored twice in the third to even the score, but the seventh-ranked Badgers added a late power-play tally for the 5-4 victory in front of 13,962 fans at the 21st and final Badger Hockey Showdown at the Kohl Center.
December 30, 2009
Hockey Opens 2010 at #7 Wisconsin in Badger Hockey Showdown Saturday
MADISON, WI - The Merrimack hockey team turns the calendar on 2009 and opens 2010 with the first-ever meeting against #7 Wisconsin Saturday at 8 p.m. eastern time in the Badger Hockey Showdown.
December 12, 2009
Merrimack Falls to #15 UMass 4-1
AMHERST, MA – Andrew Braithwaite stopped 35 shots, but two third-period unassisted UMass goals were the difference, as the Minutemen defeated Merrimack 4-1 Saturday night at the Mullins Center.
December 11, 2009
Hockey Closes Out First Half at #15 UMass Saturday
AMHERST, MA - The Merrimack hockey team continues its seven-game road trip at #15 UMass Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Mullins Center. The game can be heard live locally at 1400 AM and online at www.merrimackathletics.com.
December 5, 2009
Merrimack Edged by Northeastern 2-1
BOSTON, MA – David Strathman scored the game-winner at 6:28 of the third as Northeastern salvaged a weekend split with Merrimack, with a 2-1 victory at Matthews Arena in the first game of a seven-game road trip for the Warriors.
December 4, 2009
Hockey Hosts Northeastern in Final Home Game of 2009
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team opens a home-and-home series with Northeastern on Friday at 7 p.m. at Lawler Arena. Limited tickets remain with promotional information also available. Merrimack returns home next on January 23.
December 4, 2009
Merrimack Rebounds with 3-1 Win over Northeastern
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Justin Bonitatibus had a goal and an assist while Andrew Braithwaite stopped 26 shots as Merrimack improved to 7-1 at home with a 3-1 victory over Northeastern Friday night at Lawler Arena.
December 2, 2009
Chris Barton Featured in Hockey East’s “Five Minute Major”
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Junior captain Chris Barton (Calgary, AB) was featured in this week’s edition of Hockey East’s “Five Minute Major” video interview.
December 1, 2009
Da Costa Repeats as Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – For the second straight month, Stephane Da Costa was named the Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month.
December 1, 2009
Merrimack Hosts Toy Drive, Offers $5 Admission with Coupon for Friday’s Game
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack hockey program will be hosting its annual holiday toy drive Friday night to benefit the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club. FREE admission to Friday’s game with Northeastern at 7 p.m. will be given to those that bring in an unwrapped toy.
November 28, 2009
Merrimack Drops First Home Game of Season; 5-4 to UNH
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Four different players scored and six others registered assists, but three Wildcat goals 7:18 apart were the difference as New Hampshire edged Merrimack 5-4 Saturday in front of a sellout crowd of 2,990 at Lawler Arena.
November 27, 2009
Hockey Puts Unbeaten Home Record on the Line Against UNH Saturday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team looks to improve to 7-0 at home this season when it hosts UNH Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. Limited tickets are still available for purchase online.
November 25, 2009
USCHO: Turning Over a New Leaf
You’ve got three guesses. Pick the team. In Hockey East contests, it ranks No. 1 in scoring, No. 1 on the power play and No. 2 on the penalty kill. (The numbers are similar in overall games.) It can claim a perfect 6-0 record at home.
November 23, 2009
Merrimack to Host Skate with Santa Following Saturday’s Hockey Game
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack hockey team will host its annual Skate with Santa following Saturday’s 4 p.m. game with the University of New Hampshire.
November 21, 2009
Robitaille, Bonitatibus and Velleca Score in 6-3 Loss to #4 Lowell
LOWELL, MA – Chris Auger had two goals and three assists as the fourth-ranked UMass Lowell River Hawks netted five unanswered goals, handing Merrimack a 6-3 defeat Saturday night at Tsongas Arena.
November 20, 2009
Hockey Set for Cross-Town Battle with #4 UMass Lowell Saturday Night
LOWELL, MA - The Merrimack hockey team goes for its seventh win of the season Saturday night at #4 UMass Lowell at 7 p.m. All Merrimack students can purchase tickets for $3 at the Tsongas Arena box office with their student ID.
November 14, 2009
Late Rally Falls Short as Merrimack Falls to #17 BU 6-4
BOSTON, MA – The Merrimack hockey team nearly overcame a four-goal deficit, but saw its two-game winning streak snapped Saturday night as 17th ranked Boston University used a strong first period to defeat the Warriors 6-4 at Agganis Arena.
November 13, 2009
Merrimack Improves to 6-0 at Home after 6-3 Win over #17 Boston University
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – The Merrimack hockey team rattled off five unanswered goals, improving to 6-0 at home with a 6-3 victory over the defending National Champion Boston University in front of a sellout crowd of 2,990 Friday night.
November 12, 2009
Hockey Puts Unbeaten Home Record on the Line Against #17 Boston University
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Winners of five straight at home, the Merrimack hockey team battles defending National Champion Boston University on Friday at 7 p.m. at Lawler Arena. Tickets are available and the game will be broadcast live on 1400 AM locally.
November 11, 2009
Merrimack Hockey Returns to Radio on 1400 AM on Friday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Beginning with Friday night’s Merrimack-Boston University game, all Merrimack hockey games for the remainder of the 2009-10 season will be broadcast live on 1400 AM.
November 6, 2009
Inside College Hockey: Strong Start Adjusts Mindset at Merrimack
The goals have changed in North Andover, and the attitude adjustment sounds so crazy it just might work. Those in the Merrimack locker room are thinking big. Read more of Jeff Howe's article.
November 4, 2009
Sadlowski Ready to Faceoff On and Off the Ice
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Brandon Sadlowski, a senior defenseman on Merrimack men’s hockey team from St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, began his final season of Warrior hockey. Sadlowski takes to the ice with 20 years of hockey experience and big plans for after.
November 3, 2009
Stephane Da Costa Named Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Freshman Stephane Da Costa was named the Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month for October on Tuesday.
November 2, 2009
Brodhag Named Pro Ambitions Co-Rookie of the Week
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Forward Brandon Brodhag was named the Pro Ambitions Co-Rookie of the Week on Monday.
November 1, 2009
Hockey Remains Perfect at Home with 5-3 Win over #12 Boston College
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. - The Merrimack hockey team, who earned votes in the USCHO National poll for the first time since 2007, improved to 5-0 at home with a decisive 5-3 victory over #12 Boston College Sunday in front of 2,660 fans at Lawler Arena.
October 30, 2009
Hockey Edged by #13/12 Boston College 4-3
CHESTNUT HILL, MA. - Brandon Brodhag scored his first career goal and added an assist, but #13/12 Boston College overcame a 3-2 deficit to snap Merrimack's four-game winning streak 4-3 Friday night in front of 3,842 at Kelley Rink.
October 29, 2009
Hockey Battles #13/12 Boston College in Home-and-Home Beginning Friday
CHESTNUT HILL, MA. - The Merrimack hockey team, winners of four straight games, visit #13/12 Boston College Friday at 7 p.m. They will host the Eagles on Sunday at 4 p.m. with an open skate planned after the game for all fans in attendance.
October 28, 2009
Coach Dennehy to Appear on Hockey on Campus Show Wednesday Night
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy is scheduled to be a guest on the first edition of the Hockey on Campus radio show tonight.
October 28, 2009
Hockey to Host Open Skate After Sunday’s Game with Boston College
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack hockey team will host an open skate immediately following Sunday’s 4 p.m. game with Boston College. In addition, all children under 12 will be admitted for just $5 and will receive a free Fuddruckers meal certificate.
October 26, 2009
Karl Stollery Named Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Sophomore defenseman Karl Stollery was named the Hockey East Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
October 25, 2009
Hockey Improves to 4-0 at Home with 4-1 Win over Connecticut
NORTH ANDOVER, MA. – Junior captain Chris Barton had a goal and an assist as the Merrimack hockey team improved to 4-0 at home for the first time since joining Hockey East with a 4-1 victory over Connecticut Sunday afternoon at Lawler Arena.
October 23, 2009
Merrimack Makes It Three Straight with 5-2 Win over #7 Vermont
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Francois Ouimet had a goal and an assist, while Chris Barton netted the game-winner as Merrimack improved to 3-0 at home for the first time since the 1993-94 season with a 5-2 victory over #7 Vermont Friday night at Lawler Arena.
October 22, 2009
Hockey Hosts #7 Vermont Friday (7 p.m.) and UConn Sunday (4 p.m.)
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team looks to continue its home-ice success this weekend against #7 Vermont on Friday and Connecticut on Sunday. Tickets are still available.
October 19, 2009
Stephane Da Costa Named Hockey East Player of the Week
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Stephane Da Costa (Paris, France) was named the Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday.
October 17, 2009
Da Costa’s Five Goals Lead Merrimack in 6-3 Win over Army
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – In just his second collegiate game, Stephane Da Costa had a natural hat trick in the first period and netted five goals in all, leading Merrimack to a 6-3 victory over Army Saturday night at Lawler Arena.
October 16, 2009
Hockey Defeats Holy Cross 3-1 in Home Opener
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Jesse Todd scored the game-winner while Joe Cannata stopped 26 shots as the Merrimack hockey team defeated Holy Cross 3-1 in the home opener Friday night.
October 15, 2009
Hockey Hosts Holy Cross Friday in Home Opener; Battles Army Saturday
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - The Merrimack hockey team hosts Holy Cross Friday night in the home opener at 7 p.m. All tickets are $5. The Warriors round out Homecoming Weekend against Army Saturday night at 7 p.m.
October 13, 2009
Merrimack Hockey Individual Tickets on Sale Now
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – For the 2009-10 season, all Merrimack ice hockey tickets to contests at Lawler Arena will be available online thanks to a partnership between Merrimack Athletics and eTix.
October 10, 2009
Barton Scores Twice as Merrimack Loses to #6/8 North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, ND – Junior captain Chris Barton scored twice, but the Merrimack hockey team fell to #6/8 North Dakota 3-2 Saturday night in front of 11,603 fans at the Engelstad Arena.
October 9, 2009
Hockey Opens Season at #6/8 North Dakota on Fox College Sports
GRAND FORKS, ND - The first ever Warrior-Fighting Sioux match-up will be broadcast on Fox College Sports (FCS) Atlantic (Comcast Massachusetts Channel 262 on Friday/261 on Saturday; DirecTV Channel 617; Verizon Fios Channel 300 Friday/301 Saturday). Friday's game is at 8:30 p.m. EST with Saturday's at 8 p.m. EST.
October 9, 2009
Hockey Falls to #6/8 North Dakota 5-2 in Season Opener Friday
GRAND FORKS, ND – In the first-ever meeting between #6/8 North Dakota and the Merrimack hockey team, the Fighting Sioux scored the game’s final three goals, defeating the Warriors in the season opener 5-2 in front of 11,135 fans at the Ralph Englestad Arena.
October 9, 2009
All Hockey Games to be Broadcast on 1400 AM beginning November 13
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – All Merrimack hockey games will be broadcast live on WLLH 1400 AM beginning November 13, the Merrimack athletics department announced Friday.
October 8, 2009
Merrimack Hockey Treks to Fighting Sioux Country
GRAND FORKS, ND – Only a week after officially taking the practice ice for the 2009-10 season, the Merrimack men’s ice hockey team embarked on a 1,700-mile journey to Grand Forks, North Dakota in preparation for a Friday-Saturday weekend series with the #6/8 North Dakota Fighting Sioux.
October 7, 2009
Braithwaite Named a Finalist for Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award
OVERLAND PARK, KS – Senior goaltender Andrew Braithwaite (Kingston, Ontario) is one of 20 hockey student-athletes named a finalist for the 2009-10 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.
September 30, 2009
Hockey Picked Tenth in Hockey East Preseason Poll
BOSTON, MA – The Merrimack hockey team was picked to finish tenth, according to the 2009-10 Hockey East Preseason Coaches’ Poll as announced Wednesday afternoon at Hockey East Media Day at the T.D. Garden.
September 29, 2009
Ice Hockey and Lacrosse Experience Judgment Day
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Over the past weekend, the men’s ice hockey and men’s lacrosse teams at Merrimack College took part in ‘Judgment Day’; a two-day, team-building camp that required teams to complete physical tasks while coping with mental exhaustion.
September 23, 2009
Loprieno Concludes Successful Training Camp with San Jose
SAN JOSE, CA – Former Warrior captain Joe Loprieno completed his first NHL training camp with the San Jose Sharks and will report to Worcester (AHL) to begin the 2009-10 season.
September 22, 2009
College Choice Pays Off for Marco Rosa
With all due respect to the fast-food industry, Marco Rosa (Merrimack 2001-04) didn't want to risk ending up in the field so he turned his back on the Ontario Hockey League and went the college route instead.
August 21, 2009
Hockey Season Tickets Now on Sale
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Season tickets and Blue Line Club memberships for the 2009-10 Merrimack hockey season are now on sale. Tickets to all 16 home games begin at $165 for adults and $90 for youths and seniors.
August 12, 2009
Glenn Stewart Named Assistant Hockey Coach
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Glenn Stewart has been named an assistant hockey coach, as announced by head coach Mark Dennehy on Wednesday.
August 11, 2009
Merrimack Hockey to Hold 5th Annual Golf Classic
WINDHAM, NH- On September 11, 'Friends of Merrimack Hockey' will host the 5th Annual Golf Classic at the Windham Country Club to benefit Merrimack Hockey. The registration deadline is August 22, and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
August 10, 2009
Merrimack and ESPN Radio Ink Deal to Broadcast Hockey Games
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Merrimack College and ESPN Radio in Boston have agreed on a contract to air Merrimack hockey home and away games for the 2009-10 season on ESPN 1400 AM based in Lowell, Mass.
August 6, 2009
Hockey Unveils 2009-10 Schedule; Coach Dennehy Speaks about Upcoming Season
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Highlighted by non-conference games at North Dakota and Wisconsin, Mark Dennehy, head coach of Merrimack’s hockey team, announced the team’s schedule for 2009-10 season.
July 21, 2009
Watch Former Warrior Joe Loprieno's Interview on SJSharks.com
SAN JOSE, CA - Former Warrior captain Joe Loprieno, who signed with San Jose in April, chatted with Sharks radio announcer Dan Rusanowsky last week while participating at their development camp.
July 13, 2009
Bigos, Todd Take Part in Edmonton’s Development Camp
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – Merrimack hockey players Jesse Todd and Kyle Bigos were among 23 players who took part in the annual Edmonton Oilers Development Camp from July 6-10 at Rexall Place and Millennium Place in Sherwood Park.
July 7, 2009
Yopyk Accepts Head Coaching Position with Westside Warriors (BCHL)
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Darren Yopyk, who has served as an assistant coach for the Merrimack hockey team for the last four seasons, has accepted an offer to become the head coach of the Westside Warriors..
July 1, 2009
Inside the Lawler Completion Project with Captain Pat Bowen
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Senior captain Pat Bowen discusses the happenings inside Lawler Rink this summer, focusing on the installation of the new ice bed and compressor.
June 27, 2009
Cannata, Bigos Selected in 2009 NHL Entry Draft
MONTREAL, QUE – Goaltender Joe Cannata and incoming freshman Kyle Bigos were selected in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft Saturday, marking the first time two Warriors were taken in the same draft since 2001.
June 25, 2009
Boston Herald: Joe Cannata is a Net Gain Already
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - A new college hockey season is still 107 days from dropping the puck but Merrimack goaltender Joe Cannata can be pardoned if his thoughts are already on the wintry sport.
March 30, 2009
Joe Loprieno Signs with San Jose Sharks
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Junior captain Joe Loprieno has signed an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks.
