Brykaliuk scores twice in Minnesota-Duluth’s upset of No. 8 Harvard

DULUTH, Minn. — Ashleigh Brykaliuk scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner, to help Minnesota-Duluth to a 4-2 win over No. 8 Harvard. Minnesota-Duluth (6-9-0, 3-7-0-0 WCHA) also got single goals from Michela Cava and Catherine Daoust, a pair of assists from Sidney Morin, and 28 saves by Maddie Rooney to make coach Maura … Read more

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What to Watch: Classics and Cups

Holiday weekends often mean special tournaments and showcases in college hockey, and because most women’s teams are on an extended break around Christmas, Thanksgiving is typically the busiest weekend for special events. This year, we have three classics and cups, as well as some other key nonconference clashes. Nutmeg Classic Yale hosts the 12th edition … Read more

What to Watch: Classics and Cups

Holiday weekends often mean special tournaments and showcases in college hockey, and because most women’s teams are on an extended break around Christmas, Thanksgiving is typically the busiest weekend for special events. This year, we have three classics and cups, as well as some other key nonconference clashes. Nutmeg Classic Yale hosts the 12th edition … Read more

Yale looking to add a championship to its culture

By some interpretations, Yale has gotten off to a slow start this season. “They’re not happy that we’re 1-6-1, especially the senior class,” coach Joakim Flygh said of his team. “They deserve better.” From a different perspective, it’s really not that slow of a start. Four years ago, the season before the current senior class … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Nov. 22

Quinnipiac assumes ECAC lead No. 8 Quinnipiac combined an impressive sweep in the North Country with minimal action in ECAC Hockey to take sole possession of first place in the league. The Bobcats started the weekend by blanking No. 4 Clarkson, 3-0, giving them four straight wins over the Golden Knights. Quinnipiac’s Taylar Cianfarano was … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Nov. 22

Quinnipiac assumes ECAC lead No. 8 Quinnipiac combined an impressive sweep in the North Country with minimal action in ECAC Hockey to take sole possession of first place in the league. The Bobcats started the weekend by blanking No. 4 Clarkson, 3-0, giving them four straight wins over the Golden Knights. Quinnipiac’s Taylar Cianfarano was … Read more

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Specialty teams decisive in Minnesota’s win over Yale

MINNEAPOLIS — In a game where each team had three power-play opportunities, Minnesota converted while holding Yale scoreless with the advantage in winning, 4-1. “Power play was clicking,” Minnesota coach Brad Frost said. “It was obviously a big factor in the game going three for three.” Three of the goals for the Gophers (13-1-0, 9-1-0-0 … Read more

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Cameranesi’s hat trick pushes Minnesota past Yale

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What to watch: pre-Thanksgiving stuffing

No, not the kind that you saturate in butter, bake inside a turkey, and then wonder why you feel so stuffed yourself after eating three helpings during a Thanksgiving feast. Although that might play into it, if some coach has an Aunt Edna with a stuffing recipe that would put the late Julia Child to … Read more

What to watch: pre-Thanksgiving stuffing

No, not the kind that you saturate in butter, bake inside a turkey, and then wonder why you feel so stuffed yourself after eating three helpings during a Thanksgiving feast. Although that might play into it, if some coach has an Aunt Edna with a stuffing recipe that would put the late Julia Child to … Read more

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Weekend wrap: 11/15

Badgers yield a goal but remain perfect After an NCAA record shutout streak of more than nine games, or 624 minutes and 19 seconds, No. 1 Wisconsin finally had to watch an opponent celebrate. By the time Maria Lindh of Minnesota-Duluth scored in the third period on Saturday, the Badgers already led, 4-0, on their … Read more

Weekend wrap: 11/15

Badgers yield a goal but remain perfect After an NCAA record shutout streak of more than nine games, or 624 minutes and 19 seconds, No. 1 Wisconsin finally had to watch an opponent celebrate. By the time Maria Lindh of Minnesota-Duluth scored in the third period on Saturday, the Badgers already led, 4-0, on their … Read more

Leveille, No. 3 Minnesota shut out fifth-ranked Bemidji State

MINNEAPOLIS — Senior goaltender Amanda Leveille recorded 18 saves as No. 3 Minnesota held off No. 5 Bemidji State 4-0. Kate Schipper led the attack for the Gophers (10-1-0, 8-1-0-0 WCHA) with a goal and two assists, while Cara Piazza and Dani Cameranesi each scored and added a helper. Bemidji State (10-3-2, 7-3-1-0 WCHA) twice … Read more

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What to Watch: Changing Rivalries

We start with three matchups that once would have been marquee games for not only the week, but the whole season. Teams rise, others fall, and on paper, these pairings aren’t what they used to be. But it doesn’t mean they still can’t surprise us and produce some drama. New Hampshire at No. 2 Boston … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Nov. 8

Some gotta win, some gotta lose … Or they could tie, as we see on Saturdays in the CHA. First win for the Friars After seven straight setbacks, Providence hit the win column for the first time this year, rallying in the third period to defeat New Hampshire, 5-4. Trailing by two coming out of … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Nov. 8

Some gotta win, some gotta lose … Or they could tie, as we see on Saturdays in the CHA. First win for the Friars After seven straight setbacks, Providence hit the win column for the first time this year, rallying in the third period to defeat New Hampshire, 5-4. Trailing by two coming out of … Read more