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Peter Piekarski

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Quinnipiac’s win over North Dakota on Saturday marks the first in program history for the Bobcats in Grand Forks.

Pete’s Pond: Winning out west

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Sunday's game was the third all-time between the programs, and the first not won by the Bobcats.

‘We needed to have passion for 60 minutes’: No. 7 Quinnipiac allows late goal, ties with LIU in home opener

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
October 9, 2022
Pete’s Pond: My first round picks if I was the GM of every NHL team

Pete’s Pond: My first round picks if I was the GM of every NHL team

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
July 7, 2022
Pete’s Pond: QU’s highest-ever NHL draft pick Ty Smilanic hits transfer portal, players leaving and returning, plus incoming freshmen for 2022-23

Pete’s Pond: QU’s highest-ever NHL draft pick Ty Smilanic hits transfer portal, players leaving and returning, plus incoming freshmen for 2022-23

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Pete's pond: Allentown aftermath

Pete’s pond: Allentown aftermath

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
'It was a true pleasure to wear this crest': Wyatt Bongiovanni and Quinnipiac men's hockey falls short of Frozen Four appearance

‘It was a true pleasure to wear this crest’: Wyatt Bongiovanni and Quinnipiac men’s hockey falls short of Frozen Four appearance

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 28, 2022
Quinnipiac outlasts St. Cloud 5-4 in Allentown semifinal

Quinnipiac outlasts St. Cloud 5-4 in Allentown semifinal

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 26, 2022
Pete’s Pond: QU falls into Allentown bracket

Pete’s Pond: QU falls into Allentown bracket

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 22, 2022
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SATIRE: Quinnipiac’s new deal: women’s rugby sent to Merrimack for swim team

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 22, 2022
Matt Coronato sends Harvard to NCAA tournament with overtime winner

Matt Coronato sends Harvard to NCAA tournament with overtime winner

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 20, 2022
Quinnipiac defeats Colgate in ECAC Hockey semifinal

Quinnipiac defeats Colgate in ECAC Hockey semifinal

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 19, 2022
Pete’s Pond: Quinnipiac vs. Colgate ECAC Hockey semifinal preview

Pete’s Pond: Quinnipiac vs. Colgate ECAC Hockey semifinal preview

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 17, 2022
Quinnipiac’s double-OT win clinches series against St. Lawrence, sending Bobcats to Lake Placid

Quinnipiac’s double-OT win clinches series against St. Lawrence, sending Bobcats to Lake Placid

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 13, 2022
The Bobcats advance to the ECAC Hockey semifinals in Lake Placid with a win on Saturday night.

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey gets revenge against St. Lawrence with 4-1 ECAC Hockey quarterfinals Game 1 win

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 12, 2022
Graduate student goaltender Corinne Schroeder was named ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Month for February after posting a .96 goals against average with a 6-1-0 record in seven games.

Women’s hockey earns NCAA Tournament berth

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey squanders late lead in semifinals

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey squanders late lead in semifinals

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 5, 2022
Women's ice hockey trending up, men's basketball trending down: Winter sports tournament edition 2022

Women’s ice hockey trending up, men’s basketball trending down: Winter sports tournament edition 2022

Cameron Levasseur, Riley Millette, Peter Piekarski, and Toyloy Brown III
March 2, 2022
The Bobcats fell to No. 6 in the USCHO poll on Feb. 28, after a loss to Cornell.

Goaltending carries men’s hockey to No. 1 seed, Bobcats await quarterfinal matchup

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
March 2, 2022
With a win or an overtime game against Colgate on Saturday, the Bobcats clinch sole possession of ECAC Hockey.

No. 5 Quinnipiac swept by No. 18 Cornell, Cleary Cup still within grasp

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
February 25, 2022
The Bobcats have fallen to No. 5 in the USCHO poll after peaking at No. 1 this season.

Pete’s pond: Quinnipiac’s power play has been its Achilles’ heel all season, aching now more than ever

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Beat Yale: The Battle of Whitney Ave returns to Hamden

Beat Yale: The Battle of Whitney Ave returns to Hamden

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
The Bobcats won the trophy in the 2nd ever Connecticut Ice tournament

Three takeaways from 2022 Connecticut Ice: A breakdown of the Bobcats’ performance, plus what the second installation of the tournament means for local hockey

Peter Piekarski, Ethan Hurwitz, and Cameron Levasseur
February 1, 2022
Gifting grades: The Chronicle sports team's final assessment grades for the winter sports teams heading into the holidays

Gifting grades: The Chronicle sports team’s final assessment grades for the winter sports teams heading into the holidays

Riley Millette, Peter Piekarski, Cameron Levasseur, and Ethan Hurwitz
December 7, 2021
Freshman goaltender Yaniv Perets has a 1.06 goals-against average, which is on pace to set a NCAA record (1.19).

Pete’s pond: No. 4 men’s ice hockey among top national contenders after receiving first-place votes in USCHO poll

Peter Piekarski, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
The women's soccer team is advancing to the MAAC championship game for the first time since 2016.

Quinnipiac women’s soccer advances past Siena to MAAC championship, first time since 2016

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
November 4, 2021
Former Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville cared more about winning the Stanley Cup than his player being sexually abused by an assistant coach. (Photo from howsmyliving/Flickr)

The Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL failed Kyle Beach and sexual abuse survivors

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
November 3, 2021
The Bobcats have scored only three goals through 33 man advantages this season.

Pete’s pond: New USCHO poll drops QU to No. 6, power play woes continue to handcuff Bobcats

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Forwards Ethan de Jong (senior) and Oliver Chau (graduate student) combined for three goals and four assists this weekend against North Dakota. Photo from

Pete’s pond: No. 5 Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey leapfrogs No. 6 North Dakota in USCHO poll after weekend split

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
The Bobcats tied one game and won one game at the Ice Breaker Tournament, boosting their national ranking from No. 9 to No. 8. Photo from

Pete’s pond: No. 8 Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team delivers on high expectations

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
Sophomore goaltender Yaniv Perets replaced graduate student goalkeeper Dylan St. Cyr, who missed Saturday's game with an injury. Photo from

Yaniv Perets secures first collegiate shutout in Quinnipiac men’s hockey victory

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
October 9, 2021
Ice Breaker tournament opener ends in a tie for Quinnipiac men’s hockey

Ice Breaker tournament opener ends in a tie for Quinnipiac men’s hockey

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
October 8, 2021
Quinnipiac beat then-No. 1 Cornell 5-0 at home the last time the two teams faced off on Jan. 31, 2020.

Pete’s pond: No. 9 men’s ice hockey team, ECAC Hockey bolstered for battle

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Chief of limiting experience: CXO Tom Ellett has failed to live up to his title

Chief of limiting experience: CXO Tom Ellett has failed to live up to his title

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 22, 2021
The Quinnipiac men's ice hockey team will play three nationally-ranked out-of-conference teams within its first 12 games of the season.

Pete’s pond: QU opts for stronger out-of-conference schedule as race to national title begins

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 21, 2021
The Quinnipiac men's ice hockey team is ranked No. 11 on the most recent USCHO poll.

Pete’s pond: New faces reenergize Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey title hopes

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 14, 2021
Devon Toews signed a four-year, $16.4 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche as a restricted free agent in 2020.

Pete’s pond: Devon Toews is QU’s most successful hockey alumnus, and he’s still ascending

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 7, 2021
Matty Beniers celebrates with Kent Johnson

NHL 2021 entry mock draft

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
July 23, 2021
Junior guard Mackenzie DeWees was named MAAC Player of the Year in 2021.

2020-21 Chronicle Sports Awards

Riley Millette and Peter Piekarski
April 27, 2021
Junior defenseman Zach Metsa is ready to take over the backline after senior defender Peter DiLiberatore's departure.

Pete’s Pond: The next generation of Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey is on its way

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
April 20, 2021
Quinnipiac loses MAAC Championship to Monmouth 1-0

Quinnipiac loses MAAC Championship to Monmouth 1-0

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
April 17, 2021
Senior forward Odeen Tufto scored a goal in the first three minutes of the NCAA regional round against Minnesota State.

Pete’s pond: Overtime heartbreak

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
March 30, 2021
The Quinnipiac men's ice hockey team is coming off an upset loss in the ECAC Hockey championship to St. Lawrence.

Pete’s Pond: Quinnipiac vs. Minnesota State preview

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
March 27, 2021
The Quinnipiac men's ice hockey team was 5-1 against St. Lawrence in the 2020-21 regular season.

Pete’s pond: Quinnipiac loses ECAC Hockey championship, will face Minnesota State in NCAA regional round

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
March 23, 2021
Senior goaltender Keith Petruzzelli is currently third in the country with a 1.66 goals against average (GAA).

Tufto and Petruzzelli contend for Hobey Baker Award

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Sophomore forward Matthew Fawcett recorded three goals and three assists in four games for the Bobcats.

Pete’s pond: Offense from unexpected players

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
February 16, 2021
‘I don’t know if I’ve ever met anybody who loves hockey as much as she does,’ Konigson said.

From the Bobcats to the Whale

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Pete's Pond: The Final Stretch

Pete’s Pond: The Final Stretch

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
January 26, 2021
Quinnipiac drops first ranked matchup

Quinnipiac drops first ranked matchup

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
December 18, 2020
Smilanic makes history

Smilanic makes history

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
December 16, 2020
A hat trick of first career goals

A hat trick of first career goals

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
December 14, 2020
Pete's Pond: Ty Smilanic

Pete’s Pond: Ty Smilanic

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
Alexis Lafreniere

Pete’s picks — 2020 NHL mock draft

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
October 6, 2020
Lab rats

Lab rats

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 29, 2020
Chase Priskie looks to clear the puck after being trapped in the corner by a forward.

Quinnipiac alum: NHL prospect edition

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 15, 2020
Quinnipiac alumni: NHL edition

Quinnipiac alumni: NHL edition

Peter Piekarski, Associate Sports Editor
September 9, 2020
Quinnipiac shuts out Yale to claim Heroes Hat and series sweep

Quinnipiac shuts out Yale to claim Heroes Hat and series sweep

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
March 1, 2020
Yale takes final matchup against Quinnipiac

Yale takes final matchup against Quinnipiac

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Five-tool freshman

Five-tool freshman

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Women’s hockey notches back-to-back weekend sweeps with win over RPI

Women’s hockey notches back-to-back weekend sweeps with win over RPI

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
February 8, 2020
Quinnipiac wins Game 1 of the Battle of Whitney Ave.

Quinnipiac wins Game 1 of the Battle of Whitney Ave.

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
February 8, 2020
Quinnipiac defeats Colgate, finishes weekend undefeated

Quinnipiac defeats Colgate, finishes weekend undefeated

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
February 2, 2020
Quinnipiac falls to Sacred Heart in Connecticut Ice final

Quinnipiac falls to Sacred Heart in Connecticut Ice final

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
Senior guard Taylor Herd pushes the offense on a fastbreak.

Player predictions

Michael Clement, Matthew Jaroncyk, and Peter Piekarski
November 5, 2019
Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey shuts out Vermont

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey shuts out Vermont

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
October 27, 2019
Quinnipiac women’s soccer draws with MAAC foe Manhattan

Quinnipiac women’s soccer draws with MAAC foe Manhattan

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Quinnipiac field hockey drops tight match to Yale on senior day

Quinnipiac field hockey drops tight match to Yale on senior day

Peter Piekarski, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Men’s soccer captures high-scoring win

Men’s soccer captures high-scoring win

Peter Piekarski
October 10, 2019
Quinnipiac field hockey shut out by No. 4 UConn

Quinnipiac field hockey shut out by No. 4 UConn

Peter Piekarski
September 21, 2019
Clarke's campaign

Clarke’s campaign

Peter Piekarski
September 4, 2019
Quinnipiac baseball falls in late innings to URI

Quinnipiac baseball falls in late innings to URI

Peter Piekarski
March 27, 2019
Tomsik's overtime winner lifts Quinnipiac men's lacrosse over Hartford

Tomsik’s overtime winner lifts Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse over Hartford

Peter Piekarski
March 20, 2019
OPINION: Ranking the moves of the NHL trade deadline

OPINION: Ranking the moves of the NHL trade deadline

Peter Piekarski
March 5, 2019
Quinnipiac women's ice hockey dominates Union on Senior Day

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey dominates Union on Senior Day

Peter Piekarski
February 16, 2019
Let's do that hockey

Let’s do that hockey

Peter Piekarski
February 13, 2019
Pecknold gets 500th win as Quinnipiac men's ice hockey cruise past Colgate

Pecknold gets 500th win as Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey cruise past Colgate

Peter Piekarski
December 30, 2018
Quinnipiac men's ice hockey blanks Princeton, 3-0

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey blanks Princeton, 3-0

Peter Piekarski
December 1, 2018
Crossing the line

Crossing the line

Peter Piekarski
November 13, 2018
Quinnipiac women's ice hockey blanks Brown for first win of the season

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey blanks Brown for first win of the season

Peter Piekarski
October 27, 2018
Ontario's own

Ontario’s own

Peter Piekarski
October 23, 2018
Quinnipiac women's ice hockey falls to Maine in overtime

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey falls to Maine in overtime

Peter Piekarski
October 6, 2018
No. 7 Ohio State edges Quinnipiac women's ice hockey, 3-2

No. 7 Ohio State edges Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey, 3-2

Peter Piekarski
September 29, 2018
Quinnipiac men's soccer outlasts Albany, 2-1, in overtime

Quinnipiac men’s soccer outlasts Albany, 2-1, in overtime

Peter Piekarski
September 16, 2018
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