April 2, 2010
Honors Continue as Shearer-Hardy Named All-New England
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College junior defenseman Kyle Shearer-Hardy (Montreal, Que.) has been named a Division II/III All-Star by the New England Hockey Writers. Shearer-Hardy, who was named First-Team All-NESCAC and All-American earlier this spring, helped lead the Polar Bears to a 19-7-1 record and NCAA Quarterfinal berth in 2009-10.
March 18, 2010
Kyle Shearer-Hardy Named First-Team All-American
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College junior Kyle Shearer-Hardy (Montreal, Que.) has been named a First-Team All-American by the American Hockey Coaches Association. Shearer-Hardy, a First-Team All-NESCAC selection this season, is Bowdoin's first First-Team All-American since 2005-06.
March 13, 2010
Oswego Skates Past Polar Bears in NCAA Quarterfinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Oswego State University men’s ice hockey team scored five times in the second period to pull away from Bowdoin in a 9-2 NCAA Division III quarterfinal win on Saturday night. The sixth-ranked Polar Bears finish a stellar campaign with a record of 19-7-1 and their third NCAA Championship appearance. The second-ranked Lakers (26-2-0) advance to Division III semifinals next Friday in Lake Placid, N.Y.
March 12, 2010
Follow Bowdoin-Oswego NCAA Hockey Live on the Web
OSWEGO, N.Y. - The Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team will play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002 when they face-off with Oswego State University Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. The Polar Bears (19-6-1) finished first in the NESCAC regular season standings and earned an at-large bid to the tourney. The Lakers (25-2-0) were the SUNYAC champions. Click the link above for live coverage.
March 8, 2010
Ticket Information Announced For NCAA Men's Hockey
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team has earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament in pairings announced on Sunday night. The Polar Bears (19-6-1), who finished first in the NESCAC Regular Season standings, will travel to play at Oswego State in the quarterfinals of the Division III Tournament on Saturday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Click the link above for complete ticket information.
March 7, 2010
Late Goal Gives Middlebury NESCAC Men's Hockey Crown
BRUNSWICK, Maine – Middlebury senior captain Charlie Townsend scored the game-winning goal with 1:42 remaining in the third period to give the Panthers their eighth NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, 3-2, over Bowdoin on Sunday at Sidney J. Watson Arena. Bowdoin (19-6-1), who lost for the first time in nine games, will likely receive an at-large bid when pairings are announced Sunday night.
March 6, 2010
Polar Bears Skate Past Continentals in NESCAC Semifinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team scored five times in the third period to pull away from Hamilton, 6-2, in a NESCAC Semifinal game played at Sidney J. Watson Arena on Saturday. The Polar Bears (19-5-1) advance to their fourth NESCAC title game and first since 2007. Bowdoin will face Middlebury, 4-2 winners against Trinity, in the NESCAC title game Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
March 5, 2010
General Public Tickets Sold Out For NESCAC Men's Hockey Semifinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced that tickets for this Saturday's NESCAC Semifinal doubleheader have been sold out. Will call as well as parent/family reserved tickets will be available in the lobby of Watson Arena when the doors open at 12:00 p.m. Saturday.
March 4, 2010
Men's Ice Hockey Looks For First NESCAC Crown This Weekend
BRUNSWICK, Maine - In pursuit of its first conference crown, Bowdoin College will look to put home ice to good use this weekend when the Polar Bears host the 2010 NESCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Championship at Watson Arena in Brunswick, Maine. Top-seeded Bowdoin will face sixth-seeded Hamilton in the first semifinal on Saturday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a clash between second-seeded Middlebury and fifth-seeded Trinity at 4:00 p.m.
March 4, 2010
UPDATE - NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Ticket Availability
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced that a very limited number of tickets have been made available for Saturday's NESCAC semifinal doubleheader. Those tickets will be released to the general public beginning at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. In addition, 175 student tickets have been made available and can be picked up by Bowdoin students with an ID at that time.
March 4, 2010
Shearer-Hardy, Weiniger Collect NESCAC Honors
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College men's ice hockey players Kyle Shearer-Hardy (Montreal, Que.) and Daniel Weiniger (Warren, N.J.) have been honored in conference awards handed out by the New England Small College Athletic Conference on Thursday. Shearer-Hardy was named First-Team All-NESCAC while Weiniger netted Rookie of the Year honors. The duo helped lead the Polar Bears to a first-place finish in the NESCAC regular season standings and hosting rights for this weekend's NESCAC Championship.
March 2, 2010
Bowdoin Sells Allotment of Tickets For NESCAC Hockey Semifinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced that it sold out of its allotment of tickets for Saturday's NESCAC Semifinal doubleheader in less than two and a half hours on Tuesday. As per NESCAC regulations, Bowdoin provided tickets to the three visiting institutions and is hoping to receive extra tickets back in order to sell on Friday morning. More information will be posted on the Bowdoin website Thursday evening if extra tickets are available.
February 28, 2010
Ticket Information Announced For NESCAC Men's Hockey Championship
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College will host the 2010 New England Small College Athletic Conference men's ice hockey semifinals and championship next Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, at Sidney J. Watson Arena. Bowdoin will host Hamilton the first semifinal game at 1:00 p.m. Saturday before the Middlebury-Trinity semifinal at 4:00 p.m. The NESCAC final will be on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
February 27, 2010
Bowdoin Wins Dramatic NESCAC Quarterfinal Over Colby
BRUNSWICK, Maine – One would be hard pressed to find a better chapter in the storied Bowdoin-Colby rivalry than what was written on Saturday night before 2,300 fans at Watson Arena. Jordan Lalor scored the game-winning goal with 4:26 left in overtime to give the top-seeded Polar Bears a 2-1 decision over the arch-rival Mules in the NESCAC Quarterfinals.
February 26, 2010
Bowdoin-Colby Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinal Sold Out
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced that all tickets for Saturday's NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinal game between Bowdoin and Colby have been distributed and there are no more tickets available. Face-off is set for 7:00 p.m. Fans unable to attend the game can watch a live webcast or follow live statistics on the internet.
February 22, 2010
Men's Hockey to Host Colby Saturday in NESCAC Quarterfinals
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The top-seeded Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team will host eighth-seeded Colby in a NESCAC Quarterfinal game on Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. in Sidney J. Watson Arena. Saturday's game will be the first-ever meeting of the arch-rivals in the 11-year history of the conference tournament. Tickets will go on sale at noon Tuesday in the Athletic Department Office on the second floor of the Buck Center.
February 20, 2010
Bowdoin Nets Top Seed With Senior Day Win Over NEC
BRUNSWICK, Maine – For the second time in four years, the Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team captured first place in the conference standings and top seed for the NESCAC Tournament, defeating New England College on Saturday, 5-2. The Polar Bears (17-5-1, 14-4-1 NESCAC) will host eighth-seeded Colby in a quarterfinal contest on February 27 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale beginning Tuesday at noon.
February 19, 2010
Men's Hockey Scores Five in Third To Ground Hawks
BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team scored five times in the final 17 minutes to rally past Saint Anselm on Friday evening, 8-4, at Sidney J. Watson Arena. The 12th-ranked Polar Bears (16-5-1, 13-4-1 NESCAC) clinch a home quarterfinal game in the NESCAC Tournament with the victory. Bowdoin can grab the top seed and home ice for the entire tournament with a win over New England College on Saturday afternoon.
February 15, 2010
Reich Earns NESCAC Men's Hockey Player of the Week
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College men's ice hockey player Brendan Reich (Montvale, N.J.) has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Player of the Week. The junior defenseman netted three goals and an assist to lead the Polar Bears to a key 2-0-0 showing on the road and sole possession of first place in the conference standings with two games left in the regular season.
February 13, 2010
Bowdoin Alone in First After Road Win at Wesleyan
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Bowdoin College got a pair of goals just 20 seconds apart midway through the third period to break open a tight game and go on for a 5-2 victory over Wesleyan University in men’s ice hockey action Saturday. The win, coupled with losses by both Amherst and Williams, puts Bowdoin alone in first place with just two league contests remaining. Jeff Fanning scored two goals in the win for the Polar Bears.
February 12, 2010
Men's Hockey Skates to Key Road Win at Trinity
HARTFORD, Conn. – Junior defenseman Brendan Reich scored two goals to lead the Bowdoin College Polar Bears to a 4-2 win over the Trinity College Bantams in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) men’s ice hockey action Friday evening at the Koeppel Community Sports Center. The Polar Bears, ranked No. 15 in the nation, improve to 14-5-1 and a league best 11-4-1.
February 8, 2010
Rossi Gloves NESCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player of the Week
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin College goaltender Chris Rossi (Barrington, R.I.) has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Men's Ice Hockey Co-Player of the Week. The senior netminder stifled a pair of hot teams in a pair of key league wins for the Polar Bears and remained unbeaten (8-0-1) this season.
February 6, 2010
Men's Hockey Continues to Roll at Home, Ices Hamilton
BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team scored the final six goals of the game to pull away from Hamilton on Saturday evening, 6-1. The Polar Bears (13-5-1, 10-4-1 NESCAC) have won six straight home games dating back to January 9 while the Continentals (11-7-2, 8-6-1 NESCAC) see their seven-game unbeaten streak snapped. Chris Rossi stopped 23 shots in net for the Polar Bears.
February 5, 2010
Men's Ice Hockey Trips Seventh-Ranked Amherst
BRUNSWICK, Maine – Jeff Fanning scored a pair of goals as the Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team snapped seventh-ranked Amherst’s 13-game unbeaten streak in a 4-2 win at Sidney J. Watson Arena on Friday evening. The Polar Bears improve to 12-5-1 (9-5-1 NESCAC) while the Jeffs fall to 14-3-2 (9-3-2 NESCAC).
January 30, 2010
Bowdoin's Five-Game Unbeaten Streak Stopped at Middlebury
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - The Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team saw their five-game unbeaten streak come to an end in a 5-2 loss to 12th-ranked Middlebury on Saturday afternoon. The Polar Bears fall to 11-5-1 (8-4-1) while the Panthers improve to 9-3-4 (6-2-4). Leland Fidler scored both Bowdoin goals in the loss.
January 29, 2010
Men's Ice Hockey Skates to Draw at Williams
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Four different players scored as the Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team salvaged a 4-4 tie at Williams on Friday evening. The Polar Bears stand at 11-4-1 this season while Williams moves to 9-3-3 overall.
January 26, 2010
Men's Hockey Ices Salem State For Fourth Straight Win
BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team scored four times in the second period on their way to a 6-3 non-conference victory over Salem State on Tuesday evening. The Polar Bears, winners of four straight, improve to 11-4-0 this season. The Vikings are winless in their last four games (0-3-1) and stand at 7-7-2 this season.
January 23, 2010
Bowdoin Blanks Conn. College For Third Straight Win
BRUNSWICK, Maine – Goaltender Richard Nerland posted his second shutout of the season and five different Polar Bears scored to lead the Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team to a 5-0 win over Connecticut College on Saturday afternoon at Sidney J. Watson Arena. The Polar Bears have won three straight and improve to 10-4-0 (8-3-0 NESCAC) while the Camels fall to 3-12-1 (2-8-1 NESCAC).
January 22, 2010
Men's Hockey Holds Off Tufts in Key NESCAC Win
BRUNSWICK, Maine – Ryan Blossom scored the game-winning goal early in the third period and Chris Rossi stopped 26 shots to lead the Bowdoin College men’s ice hockey team to a 3-2 win over Tufts University on Friday evening. The Polar Bears improve to 9-4-0 (7-3-0 NESCAC) while the Jumbos fall to 8-6-1 (4-5-1 NESCAC).
January 16, 2010
Men's Hockey Weathers Nor'easters in Six-Goal Win
BIDDEFORD, Maine -- The Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team scored five times in the opening period on its way to a 7-1 victory over the University of New England Saturday afternoon at Biddeford Arena. The Polar Bears, who scored five times in a span of 8:05, improve to 8-4 this season. Senior captain Colin MacCormack had two goals and one assist to pave the way for the Polar Bears.
January 15, 2010
Men's Hockey Rally Falls Short at Southern Maine
GORHAM, Maine - A late rally by the Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team fell short in a 4-3 setback at the University of Southern Maine on Friday night. The Polar Bears fall to 7-4-0 this season while the Huskies improve to 7-6-1 on the year. Robert Toczylowski, Jordan Lalor and Jeff Fanning scored for Bowdoin.
January 9, 2010
Four-Goal Second Period Propels Polar Bears Past Purple Knights
BRUNSWICK, Maine - A four-goal second period lifted the Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team to a 6-2 victory over Saint Michael's on Saturday afternoon at Sidney J. Watson Arena. The Polar Bears improve to 7-3-0 overall this season while the Purple Knights fall to 2-8-1. Senior captain Colin MacCormack netted a pair of shorthanded goals in the second period and assisted on another for Bowdoin.
January 8, 2010
Third-Ranked Norwich Edges Men's Ice Hockey
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The third-ranked Norwich University men's ice hockey team remained unbeaten this season with a 4-2 win over Bowdoin at Sidney J. Watson Arena on Friday. The Cadets improve to 10-0-2 with the victory while the Polar Bears fall to 6-3-0 this season with the setback. Richard Nerland made 25 saves for Bowdoin in the loss.
January 6, 2010
Fanning Nets Hat Trick as Bowdoin Ices Curry
BRUNSWICK, Maine - In his first game of the season, Bowdoin's Jeff Fanning netted a hat trick to lead the Polar Bears men's ice hockey team to a 6-4 victory over Curry on Wednesday at Sidney J. Watson Arena. The Polar Bears improve to 6-2-0 this season while the Colonels, ranked 12th in the latest Division III poll, lose their third straight game and fall to 7-3-1.
December 12, 2009
Men's Hockey Loses One-Goal Heartbreaker to Colby
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Jeoffrey Jarnot scored twice and goaltender Cody McKinney posted 32 saves to lead the Colby men's ice hockey team to a 4-3 win over Bowdoin in the first game between the two long-time rivals played at Bowdoin's Sidney J. Watson Arena. With the win, the Mules (6-2-0) sweep the regular-season series with the Polar Bears (5-2-0) for the first time since 1996-97.
December 11, 2009
Colby Skates to Early Lead, Holds Off Polar Bears
WATERVILLE, Maine - The Colby College men's ice hockey team skated to a 3-0 lead and held off a late Bowdoin rally to deal the Polar Bears their first loss of the season in a 4-2 setback at Alfond Rink on Friday evening. The 10th-ranked Polar Bears fall to 5-1-0 this season while the Mules improve to 5-2-0. The teams will play the non-conference game at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Watson Arena in Brunswick.
December 10, 2009
Bowdoin to Host "Skate With the Polar Bears" This Sunday
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College ice hockey teams will host their annual "Skate With the Polar Bears" Food Drive this Sunday, December 13 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at Sidney J. Watson Arena. Open to the public, admission to the skating session is one non-perishable food item or paper product to be donated to the local food bank.
December 8, 2009
No Tickets Required For Saturday's Bowdoin-Colby Hockey Game
BRUNSWICK, Maine - As with all Bowdoin regular season games, no tickets will be required for Saturday's men's hockey game against Colby. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as all seats are general admission and doors will open at 6:00 for the 7:00 p.m. faceoff. The Polar Bears (5-0-0) enter their home-and-home series with the Mules (4-2-0) ranked 10th in the latest USCHO.com Division III poll.
December 5, 2009
Weiniger Nets Hat Trick as Men's Hockey Crushes Castleton
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin first-year Daniel Weiniger collected his first collegiate hat trick to lead the Polar Bear men's ice hockey team to a 7-1 win over Castleton State on Saturday afternoon at Watson Arena. The 14th-ranked Polar Bears improve to 5-0-0 this season while the Spartans drop to 1-4-1 overall this season.
December 4, 2009
Nerland and Shearer-Hardy Lead Polar Bears Over Thoroughbreds
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Bowdoin's Richard Nerland made 28 saves in Bowdoin's first shutout since February of 2008, leading the Polar Bears to a 1-0 win over Skidmore on Friday evening. The win, which is the first 1-0 victory for Bowdoin since 1993, improves the Polar Bears to 4-0-0 this season while Skidmore drops to 3-3-0 overall. Kyle Shearer-Hardy scored the game's lone goal.
November 29, 2009
U.S. Under-18 Team Pulls Away Late to Beat Men's Hockey
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The U.S. Under-18 National Team scored five third-period goals to pull away from Bowdoin in a 10-2 exhibition victory on Sunday evening. Brian Fry and Daniel Weiniger found the back of the net in the loss for the Polar Bears.
November 28, 2009
Men's Hockey Uses Four-Goal First Period To Ice Salve
WATERVILLE, Maine - Brendan Reich and Daniel Weiniger scored two goals apiece and Erik Olson chipped in four assists to the lead the Polar Bear men's ice hockey team to a 7-1 win over Salve Regina in the opener of the Bowdoin/Colby Faceoff Classic in Waterville Saturday. With the win, Bowdoin improves to 3-0-0 this season. The Seahawks dip to 1-3-0 overall.
November 21, 2009
Men's Hockey Caps Comeback in Overtime to Stun Babson
BABSON PARK, Mass. – Bowdoin first-year Daniel Weiniger scored two goals and sophomore Jordan Lalor netted the game-winner in overtime to cap off the Polar Bears’ thrilling 3-2 comeback win over host Babson College in an ECAC East/NESCAC contest at the Babson Skating Center on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Bowdoin improved to 2-0-0 overall and 2-0-0 in NESCAC play.
November 20, 2009
Men's Ice Hockey Dims Beacons in Season Debut
BOSTON, Mass. - The Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team scored three times late in the first period en route to an eventual 5-3 win over UMass-Boston in their season debut on Friday. Graham Sisson and Ryan Blossom scored two goals apiece to lead the Polar Bears to victory.
October 18, 2009
Bowdoin Inducts Eighth Class into Athletic Hall of Honor
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College Athletic Hall of Honor welcomed its eighth group of inductees on Homecoming Saturday, October 17. The recipients span nearly five decades of excellence and encompass seven different Bowdoin athletic teams. This year's class includes Harold "Bud" White '39, Alex Schulten '66, Dick Donovan '73, Kirk Hutchinson '82 and Susan Leonard Toll '85.
October 2, 2009
Hockey Teams Announce 2009-10 Schedules
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College ice hockey teams have announced their schedules for the 2009-10 season. With a significant amount of talent returning for each squad, the first full season at Sidney J. Watson Arena promises to be an exciting one for the Polar Bears. As with all Bowdoin regular-season sporting events, every men's and women's ice hockey game is free of charge.
