Northeastern Hockey

BREAKING NEWS

2008-05-23T21:33:00.001-04:00

Shawn McEachern, after leaving Northeastern, has jumped onto the staff of the UMass-Lowell RiverHawks, also becoming their top recruiter.

This is a big addition to that staff I believe.

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2008/05/23_mceachern.php

Costello Out at Texas

2008-04-06T10:31:00.002-04:00

The Texas WildCatters of the ECHL released Chad Costello on April 2. Costello only played in two games for the WildCatters, collecting no points.

Also of note, the CHL season for the Youngstown SteelHounds has come to a close, Russo closed the season with three games, netting one goal, and a +1 ranking on the year.

Russo Signs Into CHL

2008-04-04T16:53:00.003-04:00

Jimmy Russo has signed with the Youngstown SteelHounds of the CHL.

From the SteelHounds- "YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Youngstown SteelHounds Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Kaminski announced today that the team has signed forward Jimmy Russo to an amateur tryout.

Russo, 23, comes to Youngstown after finishing his four year career at Northeastern University where he was teammates with current SteelHound Steve Birnstill. The 6-0, 175-pound forward scored seven goals and six assists in 30 games this season for the Huskies. The South Weymouth, Massachusetts native accumulated 20 goals, 53 assists and 106 penalty minutes in 124 games during his college career."

Youngstown is currently in the playoffs and Russo helped their cause scoring a goal last night.

Leon Hayward on Chad Costello

2008-03-31T22:43:00.002-04:00

Texas Wildcatters part time assisstaint coach and Husky alumni Leon Hayward had this to say about Chad via e-mail: "I think that Chad was coming down here to be a depth guy for us as we approach the play-offs. We have a bunch of guys that are still up with AHL teams and we needed some skill and depth for the stretch drive."

Chad has still only played two games with the Wildcatters

Cronin reaction to Shawn McEachern

2008-03-29T18:07:00.000-04:00

Like mentioned in earlier posts Assistaint coach Shawn McEachern has decided to leave the Northeastern hockey program.

"He thought it was time to move on." Coach Greg Cronin said. "I don't know what he's going to do. He is a talented guy, he can coach. He is a good person, he just wanted to move forward."

We will do out best to keep on eye on the moves of McEachern and let you know where he lands.

Special Thanks to the NU News

Jim Russo Has Left the Portland Pirates

2008-03-29T18:03:00.000-04:00

Jim Russo has left the Portland Pirates of the AHL to go after other opportunities. "I'm talking to a bunch of other teams right now" Russo said in a telephone interview with the NU News.

Russo did not play in any game for the Pirates, an affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.

As soon as Russo signs somewhere we will let you know right here.

Chad Costello has left the program

2008-03-27T23:15:00.001-04:00

After a rough sophomore slump Chad Costello has left the program. Even though his name still appears on the roster, Costello has signed a deal with the Texas Wildcatters of the ECHL.

I had a chance to speak to Chad earlier today. Academics seemed to be part of the issue for him deciding to leave, "I am not the greatest student. I have had some troubles in school." Costello said.

Texas and him had connected and after the season was over after the playoff loss to Vermont he made the decision to go pro.

"My agent talked to the coach, the coach said he would like to bring me in, so I decided to come here." Costello said.

In terms of Husky connections, he has not had a chance to work with Leon Hayward, a former Husky, who is a part time assistant with the program.

Texas is 50-7-4-4 on the season to this point. Costello will wear number 79 with the team. Costello seemed happy in Texas and said he is playing with a great group of guys. Judging by that record, I imagine spirits are high on that team.

"You know I'm really proud of what Chad did academically, he did a good job here while he was here. He's a good kid and a good hockey player but his ice time was getting diminished as the season went a long. He's a real passionate hockey player and he felt that he wanted to really focus on playing hockey going to a place where he was going to play." Coach Greg Cronin said over the phone to the Northeastern News.

"It was really hard to leave [Northeastern]. Leaving my friends and the guy on the team but I feel like this is the right decision to make."

Special Thanks to the NU News

Shawn McEachern to Leave

2008-03-27T23:13:00.000-04:00

We hear rumbling that Shawn McEachern has left the program. His name no longer appears on the website under coaches, more as we hear it!

Off Season Notes

2008-03-27T23:12:00.001-04:00

Welcome to the new WRBB off season hockey blog. Check here for breaking news, exclusive interviews, and the most up to date information on Northeastern hockey during the off season.