Michael D. Ledecky
Michael is a member of the 142nd Guard. He covers the Harvard men's hockey team.
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How To College Right: Notes for My Olympic Sister
My Crimson experience was inseparably intertwined with my sister’s rise to the top of her sport. As I watched her smash world records and rack up wins, she not only inspired me as her number one fan but also placed in perspective the stories I’ve had the chance to tell in these pages.
Kerfoot, Tringale Named Next Captains of Harvard Hockey
Alexander Kerfoot and Devin Tringale have been named the 126th and 127th captains of the Harvard men's hockey program.
Harvard, Boston College Set for First NCAA Tournament Clash
First-Round Preview: The Harvard men's hockey team's Friday night date with Boston College at Worcester’s DCU Center will be the programs’ 124th meeting since 1919 but just their first in an NCAA tournament.
Men's Hockey Punches Ticket to Lake Placid With 8-2 Rout of RPI
On the strength of a season-high eight goals, the No. 12/12 Crimson unceremoniously dismissed Rensselaer in Game 2 of the ECAC tournament quarterfinals at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center, 8-2, clinching a spot in the conference’s final four in the process.
AROUND THE ECAC: Men's Hockey, Vesey Aim to Make Postseason History
In the 53-year history of the ECAC tournament, Harvard has yet to win back-to-back postseason titles. For Vesey in particular, the next two weekends offer an opportunity to cement a special legacy.
Notebook: Officiating Plays Key Role in Men's Hockey's Wild Affair with Cornell
The Crimson’s 10-year Ivy League title drought might not have ended in the way Harvard coach Ted Donato would have drawn it up, but a trophy is a trophy, no matter how small.
Donato's Hat Trick Leads Men's Hockey To Win Over Union
Skating without star forward Jimmy Vesey, the No. 9/9 Harvard men’s hockey team snapped a three-game losing streak behind freshman Ryan Donato’s three goals to beat Union, 4-1, Saturday night.
Fighting Against History, Men's Hockey Seeks Beanpot Final
Looking to end a 23-year drought, Harvard will face off against BC in a clash of ranked teams in the first round of the Beanpot.
Men's Hockey Routed by Last-Place Clarkson
Save a brief Harvard push in the third period highlighted by co-captain Kyle Criscuolo’s 12th goal of the season, the Golden Knights maintained control wire-to-wire in an effort that might signal a second-half resurgence for a team that struggled with injuries to start the year.
Yale Claws Back in Final Minute To Tie Men's Hockey, 2-2
Yale freshman Joe Snively scored his second goal of the night with 35.8 seconds left in regulation to steal a 2-2 tie for the Bulldogs before a sellout crowd of 3,095 at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center on Friday.
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Uniting in Buffalo?
The Sabres acquired the rights to Jimmy Vesey (right) on Monday, giving the club a potential opportunity to unite the last two Hobey Baker Award winners in Buffalo. Jack Eichel (left) won the award in 2015.
The Winner
Jimmy Vesey's double-overtime winner in Game 3 of the ECAC Quarterfinals against Yale launched Harvard on a path towards the NCAA Tournament in 2015.
Being Back on Top
Junior saber fencer Adrienne Jarocki (left) avoids her opponent's attack during the FIE Sabre Grand Prix at the Gordon Indoor Track.
Third Year Charm
Junior saber fencer Adrienne Jarocki chats with Harvard coach Peter Brand in between bouts at the FIE Sabre Grand Prix. Jarocki claimed her second NCAA title in her collegiate career.
Last Year
In 2015, Jimmy Vesey (right) finished as a runner-up for the Hobey Baker Award, which was given to then-BU freshman Jack Eichel (left).
Criscuolo Honored
Kyle Criscuolo was honored as the ECAC Student Athlete of the Year prior to Friday's game.
Semis Preview
Harvard and St. Lawrence will fight for a spot in the ECAC championship game tonight in Lake Placid.
Remember That?
The last time Harvard took the ice at Ingalls Rink, co-captain Jimmy Vesey lifted the Crimson to a 3-2 double-overtime win in Game 3 of the ECAC quarterfinals on this shot against Alex Lyon.
Beanpot at the Garden
Harvard will look to advance to its first Beanpot final since 2008 tonight against Boston College.
Vesey Sixteen
Co-captain Jimmy Vesey (19) scored Harvard's third and fourth goals of the game and his 15th and 16th of the season in the Crimson's 4-1 Friday night win over Princeton.