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Hartford Baseball To Honor Seniors, Play For Postseason Berth

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:12:00 GMT

The Hartford baseball team managed a split in Friday's doubleheader against Stony Brook, pulling off a wild 9-8 victory in the second game to give today's regular season finale some juice.

Hartford Baseball Team Drops Opener Of Doubleheader To Stony Brook

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:04:00 GMT

The Hartford baseball team lost the opener of a doubleheader against Stony Brook Friday afternoon, 2-1 at Fiondella Field.

Central Connecticut Defeats Hartford, Giving Coach Charlie Hickey His 500th Career Victory

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:27:00 GMT

WEST HARTFORD – Central Connecticut baseball coach Charlie Hickey recorded his 500 th career victory Wednesday afternoon as the Blue Devils defeated Hartford 9-4 in a non-conference game at Fiondella Field.

The Most Bizarre Inning In Northeast Conference Baseball History?

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:25:00 GMT

Consider this among the most bizarre innings in Northeast Conference baseball history:

Aikens, Mikell Name UHart Women's Soccer Captains

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT

The Hartford women's soccer team has named Arielle Aikens and Raelynn Mikell as its captains for next season. UHart's Dan Ruede tells you all about it in the following press release ...

Kyle Vinales To Keep Recruiting Process Open -- Next Visit: LSU

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:51:00 GMT

Kyle Vinales, who is trying to find a new school after announcing last month that he would transfer from Central Connecticut, has found the recruiting process to be pretty draining. He’s had enough of the phone calls, the travel, etc.

Kyle Vinales NOT Committed To Toledo; Former CCSU Guard Re-Opens Recruitment

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:09:00 GMT

Kyle Vinales announced via Twitter Monday afternoon that he has reopened his recruitment. This came less than 24 hours after he posted that he had committed to Toledo.

Central Connecticut Coach Charlie Hickey Picks Up Victory No. 499 In Wild Comeback

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:26:00 GMT

Of Charlie Hickey's 499 career victories, Sunday's had to be the most incredible. His team, Central Connecticut, trailed Quinnipiac 10-3 heading into the ninth inning and scored nine runs to take two-run lead. Quinnipiac scored two in the bottom of ninth to tie it, and Central won 13-12 on a sacrifice fly by Dylan DeleCruz in the 10th.

Kyle Vinales Announces He'll Transfer To Toledo

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:48:00 GMT

Kyle Vinales tweeted the following Sunday night: "Jus committed to the University of Toledo #gorockets"

Central Connecticut Softball Wins NEC Tournament For First Time, Will Make NCAA Tournament Debut

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:12:00 GMT

The Central Connecticut softball team has set a school record for victories three seasons in a row now. The Blue Devils, co-NEC regular-season champs, made the NEC Tournament for the first time -- and won it. Now they will play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time. Incredible season for coach Jeff Franquet and his players.

Mike Cavanaugh And The UConn Hockey Program -- All The Quotes And Info From Thursday's Press Conference

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:04:00 GMT

Mike Cavanaugh is the newest head coach on a campus with room for another athletic program to go big-time. That's where UConn hockey is eventually headed, to the big-time world of Hockey East in 2014-15.

UConn Headed To Hockey East Under Coach Mike Cavanaugh -- Thoughts, Notes And Quotes

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:30:00 GMT

UConn Signs Former BC Assistant To Five-Year Contract

UConn has its path to Hockey East mapped out, and Mike Cavanaugh is now steering. He was officially announced as the Huskies' head coach Wednesday night, when UConn issued this press release .

UConn Hockey Coach Mike Cavanaugh -- What Some Are Saying

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:32:00 GMT

The quotes included in the UConn press release on the hiring of hockey coach Mike Cavanaugh ...

UConn Announces Mike Cavanaugh As Men's Hockey Coach

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:01:00 GMT

UConn has announced the hiring of Mike Cavanaugh as its new hockey coach, issuing this press release Wednesday night.

Boston College Assistant Mike Cavanaugh In Final Negotiations To Become Next UConn Men's Hockey Coach

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT

Longtime Boston College assistant coach Mike Cavanaugh has entered final negotiations to become head coach of the UConn men's hockey team, according to sources. The formal job offer must go through the state and involve background checks, and an official agreement must be reached regarding salary and other contract particulars, but the Huskies have identified who they want as their next coach.

Recent Thoughts From David Berard, UConn Hockey Interim Coach And One Of Three Finalists For Job

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Earlier tonight, I spoke to former Denver coach George Gwozdecky and talked about his interest in the job as coach at UConn. He is one of three finalists. Interim coach David Berard and Boston College assistant Mike Cavanaugh have also interviewed. I haven't been able to catch up with Cavanaugh. I have, however, had numerous conversations over the last few months with Berard, who has essentially been on a job interview since taking control of the program in November.

A Chat With George Gwozdecky, One Of Three Finalists For UConn Hockey Coaching Position

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:18:00 GMT

George Gwozdecky was on a layover in Chicago Monday night, on his way back to Denver from the American Hockey Coaches Association convention in Naples, Florida. As he waited for a connecting flight, Gwozdecky took time to discuss his desire to be the next head coach of the UConn hockey team.

NESCAC Champion Trinity Lacrosse Takes 25-game Winning Streak Into Defense Of NCAA D3 Title

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:49:00 GMT

The Trinity women's lacrosse team kept its perfect season rolling with an 8-7 overtime victory over Middlebury in the NESCAC championship game. Sophomore midfielder Caroline Hayes scored the winner with 1:37 remaining in the second half of OT.

The UConn Press Release on New Women's Hockey Coach Chris MacKenzie

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:43:00 GMT

Here is the press release from UConn announcing Chris MacKenzie as its new women's hockey coach.

Chris MacKenzie Named UConn Women's Hockey Coach; Interviews For Men's Job Conclude Today

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:08:00 GMT

UConn announced the hiring of Chris MacKenzie as its women's hockey coach Thursday while moving closer to finalizing the process that will lead to the hiring of a men’s coach.

Central Connecticut Softball Team Sets Program Record With 32 Victories

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:19:00 GMT

The Central Connecticut softball team finished 29-22-1 in 2011, setting a program record for victores. Last season, the Blue Devils finished 31-19, setting a new record.

Hartford Lacrosse Plays UMBC In America East Lacrosse Semifinal. That, And Other Notes From Around The State ...

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:57:00 GMT

Peter Lawrence's Hartford Hawks take on UMBC later today an in America East lacrosse semifinal at Stony Brook. That's the lead to this week's college notebook .

Fairfield Men's Soccer Goalie Michael O'Keeffe, A 2012 Olympian, Honored With University's Student Achievement Award

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:43:00 GMT

Fairfield men's soccer goalie Michael O'Keeffe was among four Fairfield students honored with the university's Student Achievement Award, giving to "outstanding seniors who have enhanced a specific university program."

Hartford Sophomore Lefthander Sean Newcomb Among National Leaders In Strikeouts-Per-9

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:10:00 GMT

Sophomore lefthander Sean Newcomb's three-hitter in a 1-0 victory highlighted a solid weekend for the Hartford baseball team, which took two of three games at first-place Maine.

Hartford SAAC Supports "You Can Play" Project

Mike Anthony, manthony@courant.com — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:55:00 GMT

The University of Hartford Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has made a video in support of the You Can Play Project, which supports equality and respect for athletes of any sexual orientation.