Arlan MarttilaDon’t let them shoot No. 5 Quinnipiac opened 2015 with a pair of shutouts, defeating Union, 4-0, and Rensselaer, 1-0. Chelsea Laden earned both, giving her a national-best 10 on the season; she was called on to make only four stops versus the Dutchwomen and another eight in blanking the Engineers. Shiann Darkangelo scored twice … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota opened its second half of the season with a 10-0 rout of St. Lawrence. “We knew that playing St. Lawrence, a very good opponent, meant that we had to be ready, and be prepared, and do a great job,” Gophers’ coach Brad Frost said. “I thought we did that.” Linemates Rachel Bona … Read more
Arlan imagines what women’s D-I coaches are writing about in their holiday letters to friends.
Buckeyes complete sweep of season series at Bemidji State Only two teams were in action this week, as Ohio State traveled to Bemidji and sent the No. 9 Beavers into the break on a three-game losing skid. The visitors took command of the series opener with a power-play goal just past the midway point of … Read more
Buckeyes complete sweep of season series at Bemidji State Only two teams were in action this week, as Ohio State traveled to Bemidji and sent the No. 9 Beavers into the break on a three-game losing skid. The visitors took command of the series opener with a power-play goal just past the midway point of … Read more
Mercyhurst has built an enviable record of consistency. The program just notched its 400th win, and is shooting for an 11th straight NCAA tournament appearance.
Minnesota-Duluth’s announcement that it won’t renew Shannon Miller’s contract has sent shock waves through Women’s D-I hockey.
Historic wins Through the two programs’ first eight meetings, No. 6 Mercyhurst had outscored Penn State 44-5, including a 23-1 composite last season. In the first series of this CHA season between the two squads, the Nittany Lions exacted some sweet revenge by earning a sweep on home ice by scores of 2-1 and 5-3. … Read more
Historic wins Through the two programs’ first eight meetings, No. 6 Mercyhurst had outscored Penn State 44-5, including a 23-1 composite last season. In the first series of this CHA season between the two squads, the Nittany Lions exacted some sweet revenge by earning a sweep on home ice by scores of 2-1 and 5-3. … Read more
Having sisters in college at the same time attending different schools at the same time, but Molly and Morgan Illikainen wanted to forge different paths.
Concussions have knocked some high-profile players out of the women’s game, and left them with lasting effects. Part II of a two-part feature.
Beyond 400 Last week, I neglected to make mention of Mike Sisti leading No. 7 Mercyhurst to the program’s 400th win on Nov. 25 versus Colgate. I’d blame that lapse on my part on too much turkey, but those who have followed our picks contest know that it doesn’t take any holiday rituals for me … Read more
Beyond 400 Last week, I neglected to make mention of Mike Sisti leading No. 7 Mercyhurst to the program’s 400th win on Nov. 25 versus Colgate. I’d blame that lapse on my part on too much turkey, but those who have followed our picks contest know that it doesn’t take any holiday rituals for me … Read more
Defenseman Sydney Baldwin scored her first goal as a Gopher to unleash the teddy bears, the lead swelled to three by the end of the period, and Minnesota cruised to a 7-0 victory versus St. Cloud State. “It was something special, something to remember,” Baldwin said of scoring her first as part of the team’s … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Almost everything was working for Minnesota in a 12-0 win over visiting St. Cloud State Friday night. “Just one of those nights where a lot of the things that we put to the net were going in,” coach Brad Frost said. Exactly a quarter of the shots on goal wound up on the … Read more
In the past several years, several high-profile women players, including Patty Kazmaier Award winner Amanda Kessel and Wisconsin’s Stefanie McKeough, have lost substantial playing time due to a concussion. Part 1 of a two-part story.
Quinnipiac wins Nutmeg Classic No. 4 Quinnipiac took home its second consecutive Nutmeg Classic Championship and the program’s sixth overall by dropping a couple of ECAC foes. In the title game, the Bobcats defeated No. 5 Clarkson, 3-1. After Taylar Cianfarano opened the scoring 8:32 into the contest, they held the lead the rest of … Read more
Quinnipiac wins Nutmeg Classic No. 4 Quinnipiac took home its second consecutive Nutmeg Classic Championship and the program’s sixth overall by dropping a couple of ECAC foes. In the title game, the Bobcats defeated No. 5 Clarkson, 3-1. After Taylar Cianfarano opened the scoring 8:32 into the contest, they held the lead the rest of … Read more
Cornell reached its first NCAA tournament in 2010. That team finished with nine losses, three of which deserve asterisks. They occurred while Catherine White, Laura Fortino, and Lauriane Rougeau, ultimately the team’s top three scorers, were competing internationally for Canada, leaving the Big Red with just 13 skaters for one game and 12 for two … Read more
EDINA, Minn. — After scoring one goal in her first 14 college games, rookie Kelly Pannek scored three in Minnesota’s 5-0 win over St. Cloud State in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Faceoff Classic on Monday night. “The atmosphere was just electric,” Minnesota coach Brad Frost said. “Any time you can play … Read more