4/8/04 - <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Middlebury College men's hockey player Kevin Cooper (Mississauga, Ont.) will appear in the "Faces In The Crowd" section of Sports Illustrated in the April 12th issue that hits newsstands on April 8th. Cooper is the 11th person from Middlebury College to appear in the section since 1996.

4/5/04 - <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Middlebury College men's hockey coach Bill Beaney has been named the winner of the 2004 Edward Jeremiah Award, given annually to the Divison III Men's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year. It marks a record-tying third Jeremiah Award for Beaney, who also received this honor in 1990 and 1995.<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

3/20/04 - NORTHFIELD, VT - The Panther men's hockey team capped an amazing season by winning its sixth NCAA Championship. Middlebury has won more championships and more NCAA Tournament games than any other team in Division III Men's Hockey Championship history. The 27 wins this season are also a school record.<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

3/19/04 - NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Levi Doria scored the game-winner 7:17 into the second overtime to lift Middlebury College to a 3-2 win over Norwich University in the NCAA Division III men's ice hockey national semifinals at Kreitzberg Arena on Friday night. (box)

3/19/04 - <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Middlebury College men's hockey player Kevin Cooper (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named the AHCA (American Hockey Coaches Association) Division III National Player of the Year. Along with the honor, he was also selected as a first-team All-American. He is the fourth Panther to win the award, following Mark Spence '98, Ian Smith '96 and Ray Alcindor '93.

3/18/04 - The <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Middlebury College men's ice hockey team will make its seventh final four appearance in the last 10 years at Norwich University this weekend. Middlebury advanced to the semifinals after a convincing 9-1 win over Wentworth in the quarterfinals at the Kenyon Arena. The Panthers qualified for the NCAA tourney with a 6-2 win over Trinity in the NESCAC title game.

3/13/04 - Middlebury improved to 23-5-2 in NCAA Tournament play as they topped Wentworth 9-1 in an NCAA Quarterfinal game. The Panthers will make their seventh final four appearance in the last 10 years on Friday against <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Norwich at Norwich. Gametime is 7:00, while St. Norbert will meet Plattsburgh at 3:30 in the other semifinal. Kevin Cooper paced the Panther offense with three goals and two assists on the night. (box)<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

3/8/04 - The Middlebury College men's ice hockey team will make its 10th straight NCAA Tournament appearance this weekend when they host Wentworth in an NCAA Quarterfinal. The game will take place on Saturday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Kenyon Arena.

3/8/04 - Middlebury College men's hockey player John Dawson (New Canaan, Conn.) has been named the NESCAC Player of the Week.

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Dawson scored two goals in Middlebury's NESCAC Championship win over Trinity. The NESCAC title was the fourth for Middlebury in the five years the tournament has existed. The senior captain has 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points on the season, as he leads the team to its 10th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance this weekend.

3/7/04 - Middlebury scored five goals in a 9:24 span on its way to the team's fourth NESCAC Championship in the five years of the tournament. The Panthers will make their 10th straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament when the pairings are announced late Sunday night. Trinity will hope for an at-large bid. (box)

3/6/04 - Middlebury out shot Hamilton 47-21 on its way to a 3-1 win over the Continentals in a NESCAC semifinal match-up at the Kenyon Arena. The Panthers will take on Trinity, who defeat Colby 4-2 in the other semifinal. The championship game is set for Sunday at 1:00 p.m. (box)

3/2/04 - For the second consecutive year, Middlebury College men's hockey player Kevin Cooper (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named the NESCAC Player of the Year. Cooper, along with teammate Mike Velez (S. Windsor, Conn.) were also both named to the All-NESCAC first-team.

2/28/04 - Second-ranked Middlebury scored five second period goals on its way to a 7-1 win over Tufts in a NESCAC quarterfinal match-up. The Panthers will host Hamilton in the semifinals next Saturday (3/6) at 1:00 p.m., while Trinity meets Colby in the other semifinal at 4:00 p.m. The title game is slated for Sunday at 1:00 p.m. (box)

2/23/04 - Middlebury College men's hockey player Kevin Cooper (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named the NESCAC Player of the Week in hockey.

Cooper scored a hat-trick, including a goal six seconds into the game, as #3 Middlebury defeated #1 Norwich 6-2 in front of a sold out crowd of 2,600 at the Kenyon Arena. Cooper also assisted on a goal in the game, while netting his third 7:25 into the third period to seal the win. The senior now leads the team and the NESCAC with 42 points on the season.

2/23/04 - For ticket information regarding this weekend's NESCAC hockey quarterfinal games, please call (802) 443-2596.

2/21/04 - Before a sellout crowd of 2,600 at the Kenyon Arena in Middlebury, the #3 Panthers defeated in-state rival and top-ranked Norwich, 6-2, in the first meeting of the year between the two schools. Middlebury will begin post-season action next weekend in as they host Tufts in the NESCAC quarterfinals on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (box)

2/20/04 - Middlebury scored five goals in the final two periods as they picked up a 6-1 win over St. Michael's. The Panthers return to play in their regular season finale tomorrow as they host Norwich at 4:00 p.m. (box)

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2/14/04 - Middlebury saw its 10-game winning streak come to an end as they fell 2-1 at Trinity. Despite the loss, the Panthers clinched the top seed in the NESCAC Tournament with a late-night (Friday) loss by Bowdoin to Salem State in overtime. The Panthers will have home ice for the tournament as far as they go, beginning with the quarterfinals on February 28th. (box)

2/13/04 - Seven different players scored for Middlebury as they rolled to a 7-1 win at Wesleyan. The Panthers out shot the Cardinals 43-12 on the night. John Dawson and Evgeny Saidachev each had a goal and two assists as Marc Scheuer made 11 saves in net. (box)

2/10/04 - Middlebury scored four second period goals on its way to an 8-1 win over Skidmore. The Panthers entered the game as the nation's top-ranked team in the latest Division III national poll. (box)

2/8/04 - Middlebury scored three first period goals on its way to a 7-2 win over Amherst. John Dawson, Kevin Cooper and Brian Phinney each had two goals in the win.  The Panthers return to action on Tuesday night as they host Skidmore at 7:00 p.m. (box)

2/7/04 - Middlebury won its seventh straight game as they picked up a 3-0 win over Hamilton at the Kenyon Arena. The Panthers return to action on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. as they host Amherst in a make-up game from Friday night. (box)

2/6/04 - The Middlebury College men's ice hockey game scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight (February 6th) vs. Amherst has been post-poned due to the weather. The game will be made up on Sunday the 8th at 1:00 p.m.

2/4/04 - The Middlebury College men's hockey team will offer a "Skate With The Panthers" following this Saturday's (February 7th) game (4:00 p.m.) against Hamilton. Fans are encouraged to bring their skates and take part in the event with members of the Middlebury College men's hockey team. The skate is expected to begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. Players with be available to chat and sign autographs during the event, which is expected to last until 7:30 p.m. Also, all-youth hockey players wearing their jersey to the game, will be admitted for free.

2/2/04 - Middlebury College men's hockey player Kevin Cooper (Mississauga, Ont.) has been named the NESCAC Player of the Week.

1/31/04 - Middlebury College men's hockey player Kevin Cooper (Mississauga, Ont.) became the school's modern day (1965-present) all-time leading goal scorer with a hat-trick today (82) in a 9-2 win at UMass.-Boston. He surpasses Mark Spence, who scored 79 during the '95-'98 season. (box)

1/30/04 - Middlebury scored four second period goals on its way to a 6-2 win at Babson. Evgeny Saidachev ended the game with a pair of goals, while Levi Doria and John Dawson had two assists apiece. Marc Scheuer made 15 saves in goal as the Panthers outshot the Beavers, 39-17. (box)

1/27/04 - Third-ranked Middlebury exploded for six first period goals as they picked up an 8-1 win over #4 Plattsburgh in Kenyon Arena. With his two goals on the night, Kevin Cooper tied the school's modern-day all-time goal-scoring record of 79 held by Mark Spence from '95-'99. (box)

1/26/04 - Middlebury College men's hockey player Marc Scheuer (Pt. Claire, Que.) has been named the NESCAC Men's Hockey Player of the Week.

1/24/04 - Middlebury scored five third period goals on its way to a 7-1 win over New England College. Adam Foote led the team with a pair of goals as Middlebury out shot its opponent, 40-21. Mike Velez dished out four assists in the game, while Marc Scheuer made 20 saves in goal. (box)

1/23/04 - Middlebury scored at least a goal in each period as they picked up a 4-3 road win at St. Anselm. Evgeny Saidachev, Levi Doria, Kevin Cooper and Eric LaFreniere each had solo goals for the Panthers, while Patrick Nugent dished out two assists. Marc Scheuer made 24 saves in goal as Middlebury outshot St. Anselm, 36-27. (box)

1/20/04 - Middlebury exploded for four third period goals, including three in a 1:24 span to pick up a big NESCAC road win at Williams. Four different players scored for Middlebury as the Panthers held the Ephs shotless in the third period. Marc Scheuer made 15 saves in goal for the shutout. (box)

1/17/04 - Colby held off a late charge by Middlebury as they added an empty-netter for a 5-3 win. The win for the Mules was the first against the Panthers in the last 10 meetings. (box)

1/16/04 - Middlebury's Kevin Cooper scored with just 46 seconds left in overtime to lift #3 Middlebury over #8 Bowdoin in a top 10 match-up. Foote slid a pass across the crease where Cooper was waiting for the one-timer from the left face-off circle for the game winner. (box)

1/10/04 - Kevin Cooper and Tim Graham each had hat-tricks as Middlebury pounded Tufts, 12-2. Brian Phinney had four assists in the game, while Andrew Helming and Eric LaFreniere had three apiece. (box)

1/9/04 - Middlebury outshot Connecticut College 47-14 on its way to a 5-1 road win over the Camels. Kevin Cooper scored a pair of goals for Middlebury, while Darwin Hunt had a goal and an assist. (box)

1/8/04 - The gametime for the Middlebury/Tufts men's hockey game this Saturday afternoon is 3:00 p.m., not 4:00 p.m. as originally thought.

(1/4/04) - MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Middlebury's Kevin Cooper scored the game-winner on the power play 11:20 into the third period as the Panthers beat Hobart 3-1. (box)

1/2/04 - MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Middlebury scored two goals in a 44-second span...

12/2/03 - WRMC Announces Winter Schedule

12/6/03 - Panthers end semester with 6-2 win over S. Maine (box)

12/5/03 - Middlebury drops home-opener to Salem State. (box)

11/22/03 - Midd. wins PrimeLink Tourney with 5-2 win over Plattsburgh. (box)

11/22/03 - Potsdam falls 2-1 at PrimeLink (box)

11/22/03 - Panthers open season with 3-1 win at Skidmore. (box)