2022-23 Men's Ice Hockey News
Lancaster Headlines All-CCC Third Team, Men’s Ice Hockey Picks Up Sportsmanship Award
March 06, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 8, 2023) – Western New England men’s ice hockey goaltender Colten Lancaster has landed on the All-CCC Third Team, as announced by the conference office today. The senior grabbed six wins for Western New England this season while making a career best 780 saves. Western New England men’s ice hockey was also awarded with the Sportsmanship Award, which will be WNE’s fifth time receiving the award in the six years it has been given out by the conference office.
Fourth Seeded Salve Regina Gets by Men’s Ice Hockey in CCC Quarterfinals
February 22, 2023
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (February 22, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team fell on the road on Wednesday night, to the fourth seeded Salve Regina University Seahawks by a final score of 5-2. WNE, the fifth seed, grabbed two goals after Salve took a quick 2-0 lead, though the third period would belong to the hosts, scoring three goals to advance to the CCC Semifinal round.
Men’s Ice Hockey Falls in 2022-23 Regular Season Finale
February 18, 2023
BIDDEFORD, Maine (February 18, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team fell on the road to No. 9 University of New England on Saturday night, being defeated 5-3. Despite the loss, WNE clinched a playoff berth and locked into the #5 seed in the upcoming CCC playoffs.
Diamond’s Late Game Goal Clinches Playoff Spot for Men’s Ice Hockey
February 17, 2023
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 17, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team needed to scratch and claw their way to an extra session on Friday night before grabbing a point and clinching a playoff spot in the upcoming CCC tournament, though fell short to the Leopards of Wentworth Institute of Technology in overtime by a final score of 2-1.
Shane Miller Named to Semi-Finals of Joe Concannon Award
February 14, 2023
BOSTON, Mass. (February 14, 2023) – Western New England men’s ice hockey junior Shane Miller has been named a semi-finalist in the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston’s 22nd Annual Joe Concannon Award, which is presented annually to the best American-born NCAA Division II/III hockey player in New England.
Two Powerplay Goals Not Enough, Golden Bears Drop 4-2 Contest to No. 6 Curry on Senior Night
February 11, 2023
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 11, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team celebrated their senior class on Saturday prior to puck drop, honoring Jacob Ondrejko, Jordan Giacomin, John D’Aniello, Demitrios Stefanou, Colten Lancaster, Conor Leach, and Jason Diamond. The Golden Bears would battle, though would drop a 4-2 contest to sixth ranked Curry College.
Men’s Ice Hockey Drops CCC Contest at Nichols College
February 10, 2023
DUDLEY, Mass. (February 10, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team couldn’t come up with a win over the Bison of Nichols College on Friday night, falling 4-2 in a crucial CCC contest.
Golden Bears Score Five Times, Fall on the Road at Salve Regina
February 04, 2023
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 4, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team fell on the road Saturday night, dropping a 7-5 contest to the hosting Salve Regina Seahawks. Sam Mitchell scored twice for the Golden Bears in the loss.
No. 4 Endicott Bests Men’s Ice Hockey, 6-2
February 03, 2023
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 3, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team fell short to the top ranked Gulls of Endicott College on Friday night, falling 6-2 from the Olympia Ice Center.
Golden Bears Ride Big Second Period to 3-1 Win
January 28, 2023
West Springfield, Mass. (January 28, 2023) - The Golden Bears returned home after a disappointing loss to Suffolk, hoping to win against the Rams at home and split the two-game series. The Golden Bears would jump on them early and get that much-needed win by a score of 3-1.
Rams Hand Golden Bears a 4-1 Defeat in East Boston
January 27, 2023
East Boston, Mass. (January 27, 2023) - The Golden Bears headed to Boston looking to follow up their 5-1 victory against Wentworth last Saturday with another conference win. This is the second time the Golden Bears have met the Rams this season. The first matchup was a tie that went to a shootout and saw Suffolk come away with the win. Unfortunately, the Rams would again get the best of the Golden Bears.
Four Golden Bears Record Two Points Each in 5-1 Win over Wentworth
January 21, 2023
BOSTON, Mass. (January 21, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team rebounded from their 7-4 loss less than 24 hours ago, defeating the Leopards of Wentworth Institute of Technology by a final score of 5-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Scoring Flurry Goes Wentworth’s Way, Tops Men’s Ice Hockey, 7-4
January 20, 2023
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 20, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team saw the visiting Leopards of Wentworth Institute of Technology score four powerplay goals on their way to a 7-4 win over the Golden Bears on Friday night from the Olympia Ice Center.
Men's Ice Hockey Drops OT Decision at Salve Regina
January 14, 2023
Middletown, R.I. (January 14, 2023) - The Golden Bears took to the road on Saturday for the away part of the home-and-home weekend series with Salve Regina. After a tough loss on Friday, the Golden Bears looked to bounce back with a big win. However, Salve Regina had only lost once at home in regular time going into this one. Seth Benson's overtime goal would help keep that record alive.
Salve’s Late Third Period Goals Stun Golden Bears in CCC Play
January 13, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 13, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team returned home for the first time in 2023, hosting the Seahawks of Salve Regina University. After scoring the first goal of the game, Western New England would see Salve Regina record two late third period goals in one minute and eleven seconds to turn the fate, sending the Seahawks to a 2-1 win over the Golden Bears on Friday night from the Olympia Ice Center.
Knight Tallies Twice in OT Loss at Anna Maria
January 07, 2023
PAXTON, Mass. (January 7, 2023) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team saw two goals from Kyle Knight in their return to the ice for the 2023 portion of their schedule, though fell short in overtime to the hosting AMCATs of Anna Maria College as AMC would get a goal just 35 seconds into the overtime frame to take the win from WNE.