Injuries, failure to capitalize on scoring chances prove to be reasons for disappointing road trip
When Syracuse took off on its five-game road trip, head coach Paul Flanagan expected the team to win all five games. Instead, it won only… Read more »
Ice Hockey
Injury forces Syracuse to shuffle lines, create more opportunities
In the first six games of the season, Syracuse’s lineup hardly changed. The top two lines gave the Orange experience and a raw energy that… Read more »
Despite small size, Piacentini gives Syracuse powerful scoring boost on 2nd line
Melissa Piacentini doesn’t look like a force on the ice at first glance. Piacentini is only 5 feet 3 inches, but she brings a dominant… Read more »
Net rotation: Syracuse will utilize goaltender shift for 3rd consecutive season
Kallie Billadeau and Jenesica Drinkwater are in a constant battle. Neither one has been given the starting goaltender role, creating a rotation in net that’s… Read more »
Syracuse looks for consistency heading into games against Union
Syracuse was plenty good enough to sweep Connecticut last weekend. The stats say as much, and so do the players. “I think winning one was… Read more »
Renault impresses early in freshman season as starter on defensive line
Most freshmen don’t get the chance to start in their first season, but defender Nicole Renault stood out to Syracuse head coach Paul Flanagan enough… Read more »
Coming off win, Syracuse looks to start winning streak against struggling Connecticut team
Syracuse is 1-3 at home so far this season. It won’t get the opportunity to improve that record for another month. This Friday against UConn,… Read more »
Second line develops chemistry, provides boost to Syracuse offense early in season
Some teams live and die by their top forward line. Their best attackers suffer through long, frequent shifts due to a lack of talent, chemistry… Read more »
Syracuse shuts down national scoring leader Babstock in 4-0 win over Quinnipiac
Syracuse prepared all week for Quinnipiac, but really it was for preparing for Kelly Babstock. All that practice paid off eventually. Syracuse defeated the Bobcats… Read more »
Syracuse capitalizes effectively on opportunities to bounce back with 3-2 win over Quinnipiac
Coming back from a brutal loss with seven seconds to go in overtime on Friday, Syracuse was able to win 4-0 Saturday over Quinnipiac in… Read more »
Syracuse zeroes in on limiting Quinnipiac scoring threat Babstock
When the Orange hits the ice this weekend for a series against Quinnipiac, it will need to be able to stop one of the best… Read more »
Redshirt freshman Kingsbury brings championship experience to Orange
Laurie Kingsbury came to Syracuse with championship credentials. In 2010, Kingsbury was a member of the Canadian women’s U-18 national team that won the International… Read more »
Syracuse looks to welcome Penn State to conference play with defeat
The Syracuse women's ice hockey team won just a single conference game last season. But the Orange's opponent this weekend has yet to ever play… Read more »
Starting center's status uncertain due to hand injury suffered against New Hampshire
Shiann Darkangelo is trying to play through a hand injury, but Syracuse is preparing for the potential of life without its starting center. “We’ll see… Read more »
Orange power-play unit struggles in pair of weekend losses
Syracuse head coach Paul Flanagan was pleased with his penalty kill unit’s performance overall Friday night. The Orange stopped New Hampshire’s first two power-play opportunities,… Read more »
Syracuse falls to Northeastern 5-2 thanks to slow start
Northeastern goaltender Chloe Desjardins stood alone beneath the bleachers just outside the visitors’ locker room, hunched over and staring at the Tennity Ice Pavilion floor… Read more »
Orange will rely heavily on defense throughout season
Less than two weeks into team practices, Paul Flanagan knows defense is the foundation of his team. “I don’t think that on any particular night,… Read more »
Captains lead young Syracuse team into 2012-13 season
All three of Syracuse’s captains carry a heavy responsibility. The Orange has had just one winning season since the program became a varsity sport in… Read more »
IHOC : 1st conference win gives Syracuse momentum heading into postseason
Jacquie Greco and her teammates were playing for more than their first conference win last Saturday afternoon.Stuck in last place with no way to advance… Read more »
IHOC : First conference win gives Syracuse momentum heading into postseason
Jacquie Greco and her teammates were playing for more than their first conference win last Saturday afternoon.Stuck in last place with no way to advance… Read more »
IHOC : Syracuse still in search of first conference win heading into regular-season finale
After waiting around for nearly two weeks without a game, Paul Flanagan is frustrated. This weekend, Syracuse will retake the ice while conference rivals begin… Read more »
IHOC : Inability to score goals has led to Syracuse's struggles in CHA play
When Isabel Menard left Syracuse after last season, she left a gaping hole in the top line of the Orange's attack.And head coach Paul Flanagan… Read more »
IHOC : Syracuse aims to finish season strong with playoffs looming
Megan Skelly and her Syracuse teammates waited diligently for the sound of head coach Paul Flanagan's whistle as they lay on the ice during Monday's… Read more »
IHOC : Unselfish Scharfe emerges as scorer, remains humble
When Syracuse needed to get on the board, it turned to its humble goal scorer. With time winding down in Friday's contest against Robert Morris… Read more »
