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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

October 12, 2021
Sophomore goaltender Yaniv Perets replaced graduate student goalkeeper Dylan St. Cyr, who missed Saturdays game with an injury. Photo from

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

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

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

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

September 22, 2021
The Quinnipiac mens 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

September 21, 2021
The Quinnipiac mens 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

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

September 7, 2021
Matty Beniers celebrates with Kent Johnson

NHL 2021 entry mock draft

July 23, 2021
Junior guard Mackenzie DeWees was named MAAC Player of the Year in 2021.

2020-21 Chronicle Sports Awards

April 27, 2021
Junior defenseman Zach Metsa is ready to take over the backline after senior defender Peter DiLiberatores departure.

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

April 20, 2021
Quinnipiac loses MAAC Championship to Monmouth 1-0

Quinnipiac loses MAAC Championship to Monmouth 1-0

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

March 30, 2021
The Quinnipiac mens 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

March 27, 2021
The Quinnipiac mens 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

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

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

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

February 2, 2021
Petes Pond: The Final Stretch

Pete’s Pond: The Final Stretch

January 26, 2021
Quinnipiac drops first ranked matchup

Quinnipiac drops first ranked matchup

December 18, 2020
Smilanic makes history

Smilanic makes history

December 16, 2020
A hat trick of first career goals

A hat trick of first career goals

December 14, 2020
Petes Pond: Ty Smilanic

Pete’s Pond: Ty Smilanic

October 27, 2020
Alexis Lafreniere

Pete’s picks — 2020 NHL mock draft

October 6, 2020
Lab rats

Lab rats

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

Quinnipiac alum: NHL prospect edition

September 15, 2020
Quinnipiac alumni: NHL edition

Quinnipiac alumni: NHL edition

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

March 1, 2020
Yale takes final matchup against Quinnipiac

Yale takes final matchup against Quinnipiac

February 21, 2020
Five-tool freshman

Five-tool freshman

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

February 8, 2020
Quinnipiac wins Game 1 of the Battle of Whitney Ave.

Quinnipiac wins Game 1 of the Battle of Whitney Ave.

February 8, 2020
Quinnipiac defeats Colgate, finishes weekend undefeated

Quinnipiac defeats Colgate, finishes weekend undefeated

February 2, 2020
Quinnipiac falls to Sacred Heart in Connecticut Ice final

Quinnipiac falls to Sacred Heart in Connecticut Ice final

January 27, 2020
Senior guard Taylor Herd pushes the offense on a fastbreak.

Player predictions

November 5, 2019
Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey shuts out Vermont

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey shuts out Vermont

October 27, 2019
Quinnipiac women’s soccer draws with MAAC foe Manhattan

Quinnipiac women’s soccer draws with MAAC foe Manhattan

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

October 20, 2019
Men’s soccer captures high-scoring win

Men’s soccer captures high-scoring win

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

Quinnipiac field hockey shut out by No. 4 UConn

September 21, 2019
Clarkes campaign

Clarke’s campaign

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

Quinnipiac baseball falls in late innings to URI

March 27, 2019
Tomsiks overtime winner lifts Quinnipiac mens lacrosse over Hartford

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

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

OPINION: Ranking the moves of the NHL trade deadline

March 5, 2019
Quinnipiac womens ice hockey dominates Union on Senior Day

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey dominates Union on Senior Day

February 16, 2019
Lets do that hockey

Let’s do that hockey

February 13, 2019
Pecknold gets 500th win as Quinnipiac mens ice hockey cruise past Colgate

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

December 30, 2018
Quinnipiac mens ice hockey blanks Princeton, 3-0

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

December 1, 2018
Crossing the line

Crossing the line

November 13, 2018
Quinnipiac womens ice hockey blanks Brown for first win of the season

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

October 27, 2018
Ontarios own

Ontario’s own

October 23, 2018
Quinnipiac womens ice hockey falls to Maine in overtime

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey falls to Maine in overtime

October 6, 2018
No. 7 Ohio State edges Quinnipiac womens ice hockey, 3-2

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

September 29, 2018
Quinnipiac mens soccer outlasts Albany, 2-1, in overtime

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

September 16, 2018
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